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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-23

When a man is talking to him
self he belives everything he hears.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-23

Eyeglasses are cheaper and now
you don't have to look over the
top SO YOU won twear them out.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-23

Merrouge. La, Dec. 21-Divers
today began a search OF the bot
tom Of Lake LaFourche for the
bodies Of Watt Daniel and Thomas
Richards. who have been missing
since FIVE citizens were kidnapped
by masked men on August oath A
detachment of state troops assisted
the divers and guarded them. State
authorities and detectives work
ing on the case decline to either
affirm or deny the reported finding
Of the bodies.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-23

Educa :ion increases your earn
ing capacity u"less You happen to
become an educator.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-23

Washington. Dec. 20.-The SEN
ate judiciary committee today heard
witnesses called by Senator Dial to
relate circumstances alleged to
support charges that Joseph w.
Tolbert of South Carolina, Repub-
lican national committeeman, had
received financial offers for use of
his influence. Considered charge
that Tolbert. who has been nomi-
mated for United States marshal
sold patronage. Tolbert appeared
in his own behalf. The hearing
was executive.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-23

Christmas doesn't cost a bachelor
Is much but it isn't worth as much.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-23

Once your friends put you hep
but now they put you hip.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-23

Warsaw, Dec. 20. stanislas
Wojciechowski today was elected
president Of Poland.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-23

Have you man friend you
Ike? Give him Il misuscd used
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-23

Washington. Dec. 2o.-Former
Governor Cooper or South Carolina
rallied satisfactorily, from minor
operation. performed last night at
local hospital, it was reported to-
day. He will be out in few days
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-23
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-23

Turkc2 refuses to place limit
N faf amy Y EitiI IS :iie limit.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-23

Washington. Dec. 20.-cotton
g;nned prior to December 18th to-
tailed 9.493,296 bales, included
were 24,6l3 bales American
Egyptian. 5.255 sea island. the cen
sus bureau announced today The
South Carolina crop was 502,S94:
North Carolina S32,305.s
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-23

Denver. Dee. 1s.-The police
today admitted they had lost trace
of the three bandits who seized
two hundred thousand dollars from
guards at the mint here yesterday.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-23

Charlotte, NC, Dec. 2o.Hun-
dreds Of textile mills in North and
South Carolina today prepared to
resume their normal schedule, fol-
lowing the power curtailment pro-
gram in, force since November 2I.
Officials Of the Southern Power
company announced that the cur
tailment would be formally an
nulled today.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-23

Greensboro, n. c., Dec. 21.-
BASIL H. Hedge, former cashier Of
the Home Banking company, Of
High Point. was convicted today Of
making a false entry in the ac->
count of one of their customers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-23

New York. Dec. 2o.-Twentg-
two civilian employees of the
Brooklyn naval base. were arrested
today. They were indicted several
months ago by a federal grand
jury in connection with alleged
5thefts of more than "a million dol-
lars worth of government property.
Department Of justice; agents made
the arrests.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-23

Birmingham, Ala, Dec. 19.-
Federal prohibition officers today
raided the exclusive Southern club
here. They confscated a small
quantity Of: whiskey but nobody
was arrested.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-23

Washington. Dec. 20.-Forner
Secretary OF. War Baker today ap-
peared before, the, special grand
jury that is investigating war
/, frauds.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-23

Washington, Dec. 19.-The fed
eral council Of the churches of
Christ in America today asked
hundred thousand congregations in
America to observe December 24th
as world peace Sunday. S
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-23
Turin. Italy, Dee. 19.-Fighting
has again broke out here between
the Fascist and Communists. Ten
have, been killed.

Salt Lake City, Dec. 19.-Henry
C. Boonstra, the missing airnail
pilot, was found alive and well at
ranch. His airplane was forced
down by blizzard while enroute
to Rock Springs, Wyoming, accord
ing to aduces to officials here to-
day.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-23

has arrived IN the city, having been
called on account OF the illness OF
her brother Mr.. Mott Lawrence
who has been very i'll for several
days.
Alr. T. l. Marlborough of this
! c4ty was, operated on Monday night
at the Tourney Hospital.
Mrs Ferd Levi returned from
New York on Tuesday.
The many friends Of Mrs Fantl
Mrs. Lewis sister, will be glad to
learn that she is now convalescent
NJ Burgess Bultman has re-
turned home from Catholic Uni
versity in Washington, to spend
the Christmas holidays.
Mr. Eugene Moses, who has
been attending Georgetown Uni
yersity, arrived in the city Thurs
day for the holidays
Mr.. Perry Moses has returned
Rfron a business trip to New York
Misses Blanche Spann and En-
naie Osteen, who are attending
Chicora College. returned home
Wednesday afternoon for the holi-
days.
Miss Lois Shirer is home from
Winthrop College for the holidays
Miss Mary Alice Haigler will
sDend Friday with Mrs. j. D. Shir-
er on her way from Southport, n
! C., to her home in Cameron, S. c.
hrs. J. A. .Ryttenberg. who left
for Atlantis Sunday, will join hei
daughter, Lydia, Thursday, going on
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-23

Columbia, Dec. 21.-Freezing
weather that has coated wires with
ice was followed by steady driz-
zle today which demoralized wire
communications. The weather bu-
reau promises better conditions to-
night.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-23

nation. Witnesses testified in the
trial Of the five men charged with
murder in connection with the
riots.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-23
WORLD news IN BRIEF

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! Charleston, Dec. 19.-Vice1 Pres
! ident Coolidge will be the princi-
pal speaker here tonight at the
annual New England society din
ner. sstHe arrived this morning and
| spoke at the Charleston College
and orphan home and then toured
the city and harbor.
Washington, Dec. 19.-The ap-
popriation bills for the treasury
and labor departments were sent to
the president today by congress.
Charleston, Dee. 19,-Six women
and four men were injured today
when a. Seaboard passenger train
/ hit a trolley car on the outskirts
of the city. None was seriously
hurt.
Turin. Italy, Dee. 19-Fighting
has again broke out here between
the Fascist and Communists. Ten
have been killed.
Salt Lake City, Dec. 19.-Henry
IG. Boonstra, the missing airmail
pilot, was found alive and well at
q ranch. His airplane was forced
down by blizzard while enroute
to Rock Springs, Wyoming, accord
ing to advices TO officials here to-
day
t Birmingham, Ala, Dec. 49,
Federal prohibition officers today
raided the exclusive Southern club
here. They confscated a small
quantity of, whiskey but nobody
was arrested.
Washington. Dec. 19.-The fed
eral council Of the churches of
Christ in America today asked
hundred thousand congregations in
America to observe December 24th
as world peace Sunday. S
Denver, Dee. 19.-The police
today admitted they had lost trace
of the three bandits who seized
two hundred thousand dollars from
guards at the mint here yesterday.
Washington, Dec. 2o.-The JUS
ice department. is preparing to
file suit against the Wright Mar
t::i Aircraft Corporation to re-
cover a war claim for over three
and half million dollars. Assistant
Attorney General Seymour told
TIE house judiciary committee at
the hearing Of impeac chment charges
against Attorney General Daugh,;
erty. !,
Los Angeles. Dee. 20.-The
condition Of Wallace Reid, the ac-
tor, whose health broke down after
he quit liquor and drugs, was re-
pOTleQZ Z1iIlpTUVeUsf loOd
Washington. Dec. 2o.-Former
Secretary Of War Baker today ap-
peared before. the special grand
jury that is investigating war
/. frauds.
Charlotte, NC, Dec. 20 Huns
dreds Of textile mills in North and
South Carolina today prepared to
resume their normal schedule, fol-
lowing the power curtailment pro-
gram in, force since November 2I.
Officials Of the Southern Power
company announced that the cur
tailment would be formally an
nulled today.
New York. Dec. 2O.-Twenty-
two civilian employees of the
Brooklyn naval base. were arrested
today. They were indicted several
months ago by a federal grand
jury in connection with alleged
1thefts of more than "a million dol
lars worth of government property.
Department Of justice agents made
the arrests.
Washington, Dec. 20.-The SEN
ate judiciary committee today heard
witnesses called by Senator Dial to
relate circumstances alleged to
support charges that Joseph w.
Tolbert of South Carolina, Repub-
lican national committeeman, had
received financial offers for use of
his influence. Considered charge
that Tolbert. who has been nomi-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-23

Los Angeles. Dee. 20.The
condition Of Wallace Reid, the ac-
tor. whose health broke down after
he quit liquor and drugs, was re-
ported improved today.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-23

Washington, Dec. 2o-The JUS
lice department. is preparing to
file suit against the Wright Mar
t..iI Aircraft Corporation to re-
cover war claim for over three
and half million dollars. Assistant
Attorney General Seymour told
tie house judiciary committee at
the hearing Of impeachment charges
against Attorney General Daugh,
erty
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-23

Charleston, Dec. 19,-Six women
and four men were injured today
when. a. Seaboard passenger train
hit trolley car on the outskirts
of the city. None was seriously
hurt.
The Glenwood post., 1922-09-07
HOW ABOUT PRIMARY LAW?

Practical politicians of the old school insist that the state
failure ought be repealed They
this legislation business has done what prom
sed for and time that the country back representa-
tive government including the convention system We will know
a week from
year the Nebery order in this
There United States be elected The poll
cans already referred and willing that next
Tuesdays primary election will frost They alege that the
voting public does tnkers damn for primary election
the public has be dragged the polls by weoed machines
We hope their predictions The primary law in prin
cpe right and and democratic 1t gives the people
unty candidates without interference from the bosses
But the people don't than the politicians they
do the primary election law nuty and greater effort will be
political machines repeal it. This is why
calling attention the election week The citizen need not
be dragged the polls this he must voluntarily
If he does he will be giving his brthrght He will have
right kick about the candidates who be nominated and
later elected 1t for him complain the expenditures of
politicians nominated and elected by political machines He
ally what he If the citizen interested enough
the fifteen of his time the primary ballot
an the election he ped later when he expodes
poorly administration AS matter of fact
he is entitled to the privilege of Free primary election
he loses that privilege he to bame-Rocky Mountain News
The Glenwood post., 1922-09-07
DON'T DO IT, HENRY

Henry Ford ardent believer in the old domestic slogan
Spare the and spoil cd he going down
his thousands of of
object lesson striking railroad and striking coal
Probably it will affect either of these classes much
will will be deprived of the weekly
his action will be shortage of in
the will punished and there is bound
to be shortage of for months
difficult the railroad strikers be punished Detroit
other hand will suffer severely will other communities
population this modern wizard has built undeamed of
totals His innocent of fault will suffer with the
public which used being made the and
effort this doomed
Ship spectacular but ineffective be-
msected program And what will the public do for Fordsf
AS might closet The Ford a do
nestle necessity these days.-Wed County News.
The Glenwood post., 1922-09-07
MPoRrANT GOVERNMENT ACTION

1t certainly gratifying to all lovers Of justice and all believers
Notwithstanding the indifference of
local officials who soothd into inactivity by local sentiment
the the law has reached from Washington and the United
States has to punish those
guilty the Wholesale Illinois, OF
those who dared work. who to the shame and disgrace of
boased civilization made for their daring with their
lives
enough blood this lend
fee who undertake their freedom should
DEATH and that officers support the laws of the
land should be uled Indifference and neglect of duty by
bolshevst sentiment that them with loss of
the election through other threat for other
But Uncle Sam not to be ntmdated by this radical sent
does lines and the threats the
sheriff and district attorney of Livingston county them that
they not know much become active they valued
their safety will have little effect the secret service
of United States work the The
of this daboc should and be punished
else boased civilization farce and fail
lure.
The Glenwood post., 1922-09-07
WINE, BEER AND THEN?

Under tile above nteogaoy caption John Hpp
prohbopt of Denver contributes interesting
the Rocky Mountain News which those who
profit Hipp drives truths
which the boozers maize denial The article follows
the people in favor of light
would that the people familiar with
the effects beer upon those who drink them.
The Vostead provides that and beer containing oneha
per alcohol may manufactured Surely that should
light for these gentlemen they sailing under false
containing per of alcohol in beer
from 8 to is per cent of slcohol in wine
that the drunkenness which
country before the nation dry caused by drinking beer
Most of the saloons sold practically nothing but beer OF 208
Ions of Intoxicating liquors sold in 1913 the year before
202 gallons beer Two of threeouhs beer
contain the of alcohol eleven whisky
drunkenness than
ky drunkenness.
The offenders against the law while liquor being sold
the country the breweres and the saloons owned by them
Many readers recall that released from the
enry the saloon business in Denver sell
All the brewres then Denver these places open
and night Sunday and week day. and sold ndcrmnately
drunkards and girls paying attention civil
moral law.
anyone enough honestly believe that if
cries would attention the law attempting regulate
them? The of and beer would
he sale of every other compound containing alcohol.
The Glenwood post., 1922-09-07

WHETHER do believe in the primary election law
advise you the polls Tuesday and advantage its
choice of candidates for the
s s
preference who shall be the nominee of party and
inam the opportunity choice
along this line of candidate selection stands hand make
opportunity and if fail to do should
if the candidates the ticket at the general election
liking Don't remain from the primary election
complain that the politicians always control the nomina
Remember the high in the designating assembly
necessarily the high the nominating primary The politicians
often take advantage the opportunity afforded by the designat
the of their
for the candidates of the but for the rank
and file of the the primary election their
approval sapproval of the assembys action and
should take advantage of this opportunity and choose wisely and
party Remember date Tuesday Sep
tember 12.
The Glenwood post., 1922-09-07

issued the week railroad the application OF
Attorney General Daugherty injunction is drastic and
definite and Mr. Daughery not intended abridge
speech deny the right which they have
abused shameful degree
Anyway will be interesting know to just what extent union
interfere with the rights of women without
violating the Laws of the looks though President
Harding would his contention that the traffic of the
country be maintained that those who do not want work
aside and interfere with those who willing work
the work that the done avoid chaos
panic the runation industries of the land
The Glenwood post., 1922-09-07

expressing Judge Milton Welch of Delta jus
of excellent repue whose him is
excellent supreme court timber.
For governor Sopers will heavy for
Griffith for resident of Grand junction. and splen
did friend Slope section while for lieutenant
they opportunity select Robert F. Rockwell
Paonia
Democratic side it believed that DR. B. l.. Jefferson
Springs Walter Walker Grand Junction
dates for respectively
heavy portion the these being only
candidates designated by the Democrats the
ticket
and other Eastern Slope communities
The believes Western Colorado
their section the extent of
ing quite all there the wheel
The Glenwood post., 1922-09-07
BUSINESS OUTLOOK IS BRIGHT

Despite country unsettled economic and
political conditions Europearfica influences tending bust
depression strong tendency toward restoration
evident 1t is revealed in the optimistic spirit general
nancers business and farmers
stics Recognition of the fact at this time important
solid foundation which he industrial disturb
and better for meeting settling that
enjoy the full advantage this rising tide prosperity
lit should be taken consideration
the general trend of this show snch
improvement while than 100000 in
Striking both strikers and employers should
cesons made for settlement probably will be than offset by
the advantages of generally increased prosperity
would bring about
financial note the days says group
stocks the New York exchange whose prosperity closely
to the financial condition of the farmers
companies mail order houses
and other corporations which deal directly with
this of which Montgomery
national Harvester outstanding examples has shown steady i'm
rrovement for months The
crops has stimulated them by encouraging he farmers
Within months Montgomery Ward nearly
100 per cent Searsoebuc has considerably than
twenty points International jumped s3A
Os 7s in six months and from 5A in They
arometers of trade but stmulators
dence of growing prosperity.
And that evidence confined group
group is cited refectng corresondng improved conditions
the farms The price twenty-five railroad stocks has
risen from 5615 Feb H. 1922 672s Aug six
The of twenty-five ndustra has risen
the same period The of fifty
to s461 Such barometric industry gain
1888 to 1O0A in the period
This Illuminating 1t proves only
business and general prosperity of this country grade
but that is rising rapidly cutey Settlement
disputes at will allow all the participants advant
of this improvement Delay will
such enjoyment but will tend check
involve not only the dspuants but all the
this country in depression.
The outlook truly optimistic if eyes
wisdom to take advantage of what seeChcago Tribune
The Glenwood post., 1922-09-07
WESTERN SLOPE CANDIDATES IN THE FIELD

Western Slope will have opportunity next Tuesday Of
casting their ballots Slope candidates. and
ev they will do thus prove that they capable of
their who from other points be-
sides Denver Pueblo Colorado Springs where the majority the
political candidates apparently incubated For
from the Fourth neither Republicans Dem
have primary election, only cand
ate beng designated by each party both being residents Of the
Western Slope Republicans will take pleasure in selecting Merle
of Grand Junction. while Democrats will be glad for
present incumbent Ed Taylor Of Genwood Springs
For judge the Republicans will have opportunity Of
The Glenwood post., 1922-09-07

APPARENTLY District Attorney Cse
laugh his critics who charging that he alert
supply He recently called his aid federal detectives and
swooped bunch of men, of
badly wanted in several other places for crimes calling for heavy
thing Cise simply
nored the Denver police and when the matter called his
tenon he his that his plans would tipped
off the criminals by this police force that should aided
him uneartng OF the police
with Indignation the charge the district attorney
nabbed bunch of bad which
believes would impossible policemen
wise to the It looks like wedding out might be
ndulgd the improvement the police
the past days.
The Glenwood post., 1922-09-07

WHILE have been much pleased with President Hard
ings attitude strike question: of his utterances the
subject being mastery and just bubbng with the
spirit of fairness both Sides when realize how traffic par
ayzed Western Colorado that fruit
danger being completely ruined because of their inability get
their market help but wish that Warren G. might
take his modern ashlght and search around the
White until he finds bg stick legacy of the late
T. Roosevelt having discovered said that he might
it would do the good. Lay MacDu Harding
Cry aloud and spare not.
The Glenwood post., 1922-09-07

been temporarily settled and the
work the basis that prevailed when
March, the industries of the country have
suffered the have lost millions of dollars
before the
strike and the operators profits and dividends
which would them but for the cessation of activities
although their nearly heavy that of the workmen
all Not only have both parties to
the been heavy losers but the general public has
fed the loss Now must begin all right where
left off although let hope the parties directly interested will
future allow their actions be
funced little consideration for the general public with
whose prosperity strike participants cannot hope succeed
The Glenwood post., 1922-09-07

ANOTHER year rolled around and find ourselves facing
another school and considering the responsibilities of the
reminded that
however be- however engrod with business
behoove have the development both
physical and mental of the boys and girls that such large
place lives that precious the
the No nation long that places
low and the family ties France tried failed
occupied prominent and exalted place
church and the school The home functoning its best
unless attention the of those
educated cti-
enry place the galaxy
1ations Let all boost for and literally support schools
The Glenwood post., 1922-09-07

WHETHER sngly company acting for themselves
Officers organization
puny ncie riots and destructive conduct of mouth
printed letters quit
them if they dare continue in their wor-whether will
mitted continue this conduct which altogether
Of e and thus interfere with the public welfare by
interfering with railroad traffic depend supreme
of the United States sustans the temporary writ of injunction