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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-06

4 count it a privilege to be the
first 3ndiNdnai in South Carolina
10 purchase a bond in the tuber-
cnlos5s Christmas seal. and bond
saIeaof 1922 2 said Gov. Wilson G.
Harvey.
a feel that it is not only the
privilege but the duty of every
citizenssto do his share in ridding
the state OF the plague that took
more than Il 500 lives last yea.
besides bringing illness and sorrow
into thousands OF our. homes,
The South Carolina tuberculosis
association begins its annual
Christmas sale of bonds and seals
today The sale, will continue un-
III Christmas and every person in
Souih Carolina whether young or
Sid or rich or poor can do at least
q little TO aid in this fight against
the dread disease. tuberculosis.
There are at the present time
more than 16. 600 active cases of
tuberculosis in South Carolina. "a
laTge per cent. OF which is among
the working people of the state. OF
this nuTnber about three-feurths of
the cases are young people between
the ages Of 20 an 80 years. Less
than goo of these cases are in
sanatoria, thus leaving more than
$500 cases in the homes through
out the state. In these homes are
naose.than 38, a00>chlldren who are
eonstant7y exposed to the disease
and who viii ia all probability de-
vefop &c later If they are not proper
~ taught how to prevent it.
OF the aS.eeS active cases of tu-
.befcHaesfs in South Carolina, at
least SO per cent or 5000 could be
eszred if proper treatment were
avafla bic and a large per cent. of
the Others could be SO improved
that they could earn living and
be pesfectly safe TO themselves
and to the public.
The recent report Of the Fran
inghan. Mass, demonstration
showed that in birmingham. where
adequate fnaneial'. medical and
educational provision was made
for the fight against tuberculosis,
during the past eight years the
death rate from this disease had
been reduced twe-thirds.
The same thing can be done in
South Carolina il its citizens will
only give generously of their time
and money. ~
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-06

WANTED-Hardwood logs. We pay
highest cash price for choice
Ash. Poplar, Cypress and White
Oak logs of standard specifica-
tions. delivered to Sumter by rail
or truck. We buy logs twelve
months in the year and give
preference to loggers equipped to
bring in a steady supply. What
have you to offer? Sumter
Hardwood Co., Sumter, S. c.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-06
'Re Hasehn,an and seuthron
sed At the PsssefRce at Sum
ss Da asI scos Class Matter.
J Personal. 8

MI. 1SC.ssFf .sSSxeSfIczS Has SVuS
down on the Cooper river on a
haenting trsp as the guest of Mr.
HsO. s. Jackson who owns a
game reserve In Berkeley county.
Mrs. 8. S. HartzeA, OF Cheraw, is
visiting AIRS. F. AZ, Spann and Miss
Mamie Mikell, on Broad st.
Mr. 7. A. Ryttenberg left We'd
nesday night TO astend the annual
meeting of the American Face
Rrieks association AT West Baden.
lad. Frona West Baden he viii
make & business trip through the
naiadIe Hest and nerthwest apd will
not return to, Sumter until after
Christmas.
Mr. Cliff Brown, who is travelling
Ia North: Carolina. is at home for
few days stay.
Miss Jeannette White, who is
teaching IN Gastonia. N. C.. is at
home for the weekend. She is ac-
couapanied BY her friend. Miss Lot
tie Carroll.
Misses Helen China and Susie
OsteeH are spending the weekend
in Rock Hill
Mr.. Ansfey Yates, OF Charleston.
is visiting his mother, Mrs W. II.
Yates. onx West Calhoun st.
Mr.. Lucian E. Strauss OF Clio, is
spending a few days in the city
with his father, Mr.. A. A. Strauss
Mrs. E. IS. McMann has been very
: iii at her home on South, Sumter
street. bns she is improving for the
past day or So
Mrs y s. Wells. Misses Marie
and Jessie Mae Manson OF CoIum-
hia spent Thursday with Mr.. and
Mrs.sA..sW. Baker.
sargJ. p. Ryan. having been dis
charged from the u s. navy is at
home with his wafe,s parents. Mr..
and Mrs. ~. Baker.
aIr: James c. DeVane and J. Mel
onseorhettsof the Wiimington Star
force spent Thanksgiving day here
with friends.
Mrs. Frank L. DeVane and little
daughter Martha, Of Wilmington.
asriHAd Thursday and VIII spend
some time with Mrs. .DeVane's par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs G: Gross.
.Dr Z. II, Jehnings of Bishop
vile, spent Saturday in town.
M Goldberg. OF Savannah,
Ga. IS Ia the; CITY Son business,
Mr.. ~. p Barrett OF Columbia,
spent Thanksgiving and weekend
at home returning Sunday after
noon TO resume his studies at
Draughan Business College.
Mrs. s. n. Edmhnds is visiting
her daughter Mrs. James Hunter,
in Columbia
- Messr S. yinson and Harry
Mcleod Of Rembert were in town
Monday.
aIassrs. r c. Richardson and
Ransom Richardson. of PineWood,
spent Monday IN the city.
- a,af- w M Lenoir of Horatio was
IL The city on business Monday.
Dr. w w Long, director OF Farm
Extension Work was IN the city to-
day and made an educational ad-
dress az he luncheon of the Re-
tary Cub. < sses * :
Misses Pearle and Bula Morris
Of unaon. S. G.. Miss Virginia Ridg-
way and Mr.. S. II Holiday of Man
nfng were the guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs RE. Hodge on Liberty street
SsTnday. *
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-06

Columbia. Dec. l.-Miss Julia
Charles, of Greenyille, today won
the distinction of being the first
woman lawyer in the state to .ap-
pear before the state supreme
court. She appeared as one of
the counsel in the case from Green
vile, of Yancey Carter, et1al. against
Van Carter, ct al.s involving a real
estate transaction. With her, as
counsel for the. respondent was A:
c. Welhorne; the opposing counsel
was B. F. Martin. s,ss
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-06

Columbia, Dec" 4-The first Of
fetal statement from J. H. Hope.
state superintendent Of education
elect, was an endorsement Of the
Education Week" program which
is being carried out throughout the
state this week.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-06
SUICIDE OF
FORMER
COLUMBIAN

Miami, I'D, Ley. Lite Uo0y
of George w. Burns. head Of Geo.
w. Burns, Inc, an automobile
sales agency here, who took his own
lfe-in sa hotel here Wednesday af-
ternoon,; will be buried here Sun
day. He formerly lived at Colum-
bia, S. C.
> Worry over finances is believed tc
have been the cause Of the trag-
edy, and notes which he owned to-
falling 81 600 were due on the day
he took his life He came here
three months ago from Mobile,
Ala, and was a member of the
Omar Shrine temple at Charleston,
S. c. The only message left was
one to his wife: - .. 2 stt -
Blanche, love you, but could
not make the upgrade .','z'
George w. Bufns, formerly head
of the Burns Motor company OF
Columbia" was TO have faced trial
I'M the :Richland county court of
general sessions Monday on a
charge of disposing of5preperty un.
der mortgage The warrant for
Burns arrest was, sworn out by
eficers OF the Lexington Home
bank of Lexington. The case had
been continued for three terms.
Barns as head Of the Burns
Motor company, the bank alleged,
had borrowed money on several au-
tomobiles which he later sold.
Nearly two years ago Burns in
financial straits disappeared from
Columbia. and his automobile COM
pany went into the hands Of a re-
ceiver.. Some time later he was
discovered in Mobile; Ala, where
he. was working as an automobile
salesman, and was brought to CO.
lumbia for a preliminary hearing
on the charge Of disposing of
property under lien. He was held
for the higher court and was re-
leased under $4,000 bond. =;
Burns first came to Columbia in
1917 and rented an Office from
where he conducted his automobile
sales business. In a short time he
moved into a location at 910.912
Main street and then on the wave
oflprosperity opened : one of the
largest automobile, houses in the
city at the corner of Main and Cal
houn streets: He became one OF
the most active members. OF the
lColumbia Automotive Trades asso-
citation and the state automobile as
sociation and as a member Of these
two bodies was a leading spirit in
promoting the automobile show
which preceded Paf1nafesta. He
made himself prominent in rhe
councils of the chamber Of com.
merce; he was a member of Ridge
wood and the Columbia Kiwanis
clubs. He moved into a beautiful
home in Wales Gardens.
Then came the smash and Burns
departed, leaving behind him debts
totaling approximately $3.50, 600
His automobile business was plac.
ed in the hands iof a receiver ano
anocated to his creditors. Fol
some months, however, nothing
was heard from him until he was
recognized in Mobile, arrested ane
brought to Columbia to face the
charge brought by the. Lexington
bank. Last August he was in Co.
lunbia, intending, it was announc.
ed, to reopen business here. A
few months ago he was visitor
! here, coming, it is presumed, to
make arrangements concerning the
case pending against him i'm the
Richland court. -
| Mr.. Burns was a native of Nc
Lean county. Illinois, and before
coming to Columbia had lived in
various sections of the country.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-06

Paloalto, Calf, Dec. Harding
will be the next Republican presi-
dentiaa candidate, Herbert Hoover
sad here. teday. He asserted the
country will appreciate administra-
ton policies by election time: ::
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-06

Washington, Dec. 4-The confer
+ence OF the Central American repub-
lies began here; today: The Unit
ed States, besides being host, took
an active part, Secretary Hughes
presided and welcoming the dele
gates from Guatemala; Salvador,
Honduras. Nicaragua and Costa
Rica. Secretary Hughes told the
delegates the United States had no
AMBITION or policy running against
the national aspirations Of their
countries, seeking only to promote
peaeet and aid in solving their prob
Iems. The Visiting speakers ex-
pressed appreciation OF American
initiative .:
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-06

London, Dec. 4.-The appoint
ment Of Healy as governor general
of the Irish Free State is regarded
as. certainty. It is understood
the post was Offered him some time
ago. Several Dublin correspondents
say he has accepted. He has long
advocated Irish autonomy.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-06

Washington, Dec. 2.-Simplicity
marked the funeral services in the
hall of: the house today for James
r. Mann. the veteran Illinois COR
gresham who died Thursday night.
The services were the first held in
the house since Speaker Clark was
SO honored in 1921. The body will
be taken to Chicago where it will
be buried Monday.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-06

ssEdacation Week will be observed
throughout the nation next week,
December 8 to 9Th. Sumter Coun-
fy issia line with the progressive
fhoafghe Of the country and rallies
viii be held In tine schools on Thus
day anG a meeting for the entire
county VIII sbe held in this city
nexs,Sattfrday. aess,l
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-06

New Bern, n. c., Dec. 4.-Mayor
Clark today issued On appeal for
aid for fire sufferers He. said over
! a thousand homes had been burn
ed and three thousand are home
less, who must have help.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-06

Columbia, Dec. Il: Governor
Harvey this afternoon issued a call
fer. a good roads conference, to be
held in Columbia on December III
rthe purpose OF discussing a Cen
tralized program to submit to the
legislature. All organizations of the
state working for the betterment OF
society in general are being asked
TO send delegates. Town officials
and prominent state leaders are
also being invited.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-06

Washington, Dec. Thirteen
senators and twenty-six represen-
tatiyes today were ITO participate in
a, progressive conference, called by
Senator ohette, = Republican.
and Representative HuddaestoH,
Democrat. Tire meeting is to .:be
secret. A public session OF nat
ional progressives viii be held to-
morrow to take up the program
The participants in= the conference
today included twenty-seyen Re.
publicans, eleven Democrats, and
one farmer-labefite.. -
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-06

Waterville. Maine, Dec. 4.-Three
Colby college students were burned
to death today when fire destroyed
a part OF the original college build
ing.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-06

Belfast, Dec::---,2.-Bombs were
hurled into the home OF Dr. Thomas
Walsh. chairman of the Urban
Council today: Nobody was hurt.
The bombing is believed to have
been due to the refusal to ALLOW
council to discuss the recent exc
eutions. :. - - ~
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-06

Charleston. Dec. 4.-The Charles
ton and Batesburg- -Leesville foot
bah teams will play Friday at Or
angeburg for the state high school
title,sit is announced here.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-06

Philadelphia, Nov. 3O.-The con-
dition of John sWanamaker, who
has been i'll at hi shome here sew:
eral weeks, wss, reported tonight
by; his physicians as having as
sumed grave aspect. -
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-06
Washington, Dec

Washington. Dec: /. - Both
houses and congress adjourned to-
day in memory of Representative
Mann; and adopted resolutions OF
regret of his death. Services will
be- held i'm the -hoRse chamber be-
fore the funeral party leaves for
Chicago tomorrow -
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-06

Chicago, Dec e.-The where
abou1s Of. John P. Tiernan, the
former Notre' Dame professor. FOR
whom a commitment to the Cook
county psychepatfTic hospital has
been issued is unknown today. The
writ was issued at the request; of
his sister. Mrs. Frances Pulaski.
who asked for an Investigation of
his sanity - -s'-ss,:'s: =.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-06

Anderson. Dec. IL A special
term of the federal court will be
held at Greenville. January 9Th.
District Judge Atkins annouhe-
ed today. >Aheavy docket is given
as the reason for the special
term. ;so.s.s 80
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-06
Washinetou Bee 4-Th

|, Washington, Dec. 4.-The spe-
cia1 session of congress adjourned
at. .11:50 and the new regular ses-
sion was started ten u1inutes.later.
The principal business was reeeiv-
ing the. annual budget. The presi-
dent is expected to speak tomorrow.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-06

Washington. Dec. 1.-Represen-
tatiye Byrnes today introduced a
bill authorizing the delivery to the
South Carolina Daughters Of the
American Revolution the silver SER
vice from the battleship South Car
olina.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-06

The amount of good exercise to
be had BY automobilihg depends
largely on the condition of the
tires.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-06

Dedeagatch, Dec. 4.-Ameriean
tobacco buyers are being held up
and robbed in western Thrace. r:
]. Worthanl, OF Henderson, N. G.,
and, J:aJ Harrington, of Rocky
Mount, X. c., areSthe latest vie
tirns, the former being robbed on
the road between Drama and Ka-
vala and the latter on the Seres-
Saloniki2 highway.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-06

Washington Dec. 1.-The con-
inuation indefinitely of the Demo
cratic flibaster against the Dyer
i-lynching bill appeared certain
today as the senate met after the
holiday. Democratic senators said
they. were ready to > keep up the
fight until the end OF the extra ses-
sion tomorrow. Senator Harrison
declared the fight had only begun.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-06

Washington, Dec. Federal
Prohibition Commissioner Haynes
left today for a. personal survey
of enforcement conditions in the
south. He will visit virtually ev-
cry important city as far south as
New Orleans. He will be in Co
lumbia next Friday.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-06

Columbia, Dec. Columbia
was grieved and shocked today to
hear Of the untimely death Of E.
M. Rhett who died this morning
at Fayetteville, n. G., from injuries
received in an automobile wreck
last night near that place. Until
a short time ago, Mr. Rhett was
employed by the American Prod
acts Export and Import Corpora
ton. OF this city, which concern re-
Gently sent him to Fayetteville as its
representative there.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-06

Lausanne, Dec. 2.-The Near
East peace conference today dis
cussed Turkish capitulations The
Turkish delegates are prepared for
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-06

Washington, Dec. Democrats
continued to filibuster against the
Dyer bill today. Republicans are
expecting to attend the caucus la
ter today The extra session ends
tonight
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-06

London. Dec. 1.-The Stromobil
volcano off the Sicily coast is in vie
lent eruption ccording to Rome
dispatch to the. Central News.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-06

Rome, Dec. 2.-An Athens dis
patch, says that a: serious Greek
counter revolutionary outbreak
has occurred in Patras and Mis-
sologhi and on Corfu Island, as the
result OF indignation over the exc
eu4lons of Greek officials. The
British flag was raised on Corfu.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-06

Greenville, Dec. l.-otis Carter
Jr., of Aiken, has been elected cap
tain of the Furman University foot
ball team.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-06

arm, just below the elbow. was Also
cut. - ~
The blood stained razor blade
was found beside the wounded a1sAh
at Ballentine. :. - g - -. z ~ =. Z
Efforts to locate relatives failed
last hight. ''sss 9 : - - 80 sss'ssSs;s { 8
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-06

Calumet, Mich, Dec. 1.-seven
members Of the crew of the Ca
madam steamer Maplehurst are be-
lievea to have perished today when
the vessel struck the sbreaAwater in
the Portage lake ship canal dur
ing a heavy gale.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-06

About the only hope for Europe
il 4 second mortgage. 3
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-06

Terrebonne, Quebec, Dec. q
Four hundred were homeless here
today as the result of a fire that
wiped out the whole of the lower
part of the town. Seventy
residences and stores were burned
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-06

Portland, Ore, Dec. 1.-Four
unidentified men perished in FIRE
which Destroyed the Ben. Hur' He-
tel here today. =
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-06

New York. Dec. Operating on
reports OF a threatened Tong war
special Deputy Police Commission
er Simon and a dozen detectives to-
day raided Hip Sing Tong head
quarters an Chinatown, arrested the
president, Lee zee Hong, and con-
fscated fifteen pistols, a box of
daggers and brass knuckles and
thousands Of rounds Of ammuni-
ton. g.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-06
WORLD news IN BRIEF

a hard fight to sustain the claim
that Kenlalists have successfully
terminated the privileges given for
eigners under the old regime. The
nat1onalists are attempting to proye
that Turkey must be unhampered
by foreign control of her financial
affairs and that the necessity for
foreign consular courts has ended.
The Turkish debt is also on today's
progra m: - :
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-06
Cor. Harley Buys Christmas

Z count it a privilege to be the
first sndiYidaai in South Carolina
70 purchase a bond in the tuber-
cplos5s Christmas seal: and bond
saIeaef 1872, = said Gov. Wilson G.
The New York herald., 1922-12-12
National Lead.

Strength of National Lead IN yester-
days stock market was accompanied
by reports that the directors would con-
slider a stock dividend at their meeting
on December II. In the event OF ap-
proval the stockholders may be asked
TO authorize the necessary increase in
capital stock In the last week OF the
month. Common stock at present au.
thorized but unissued is sufficient to lie
clare 90 per cent. stock dividend on
che s20,655,000 outstanding common
without an increase in the authorized
capitalization. The company's profit
and loss surplus at the end OF last year
amounted to s20.sS0.s75. II Is pointed
out that the preferred Of which there
Is s24.367,500 outstanding. can outvote
the common and therefore has n special
interest IN not seeing the junior stock
increased.
The New York herald., 1922-12-12
TOPICS OF WALL STREET.
Rail Association Changes.

With tho removal of the Association
of Railway Executives to Washington
and the change In organization to deal
simply with legal and legislative mat
ters. II was learned yesterday that two
of the most important committees will
be affected. The old standing commit
tee OF thirty-four members. whose duty
was to develop matters to q point
where the member roads could act upon
certain specific recommendations. will
become the new executive committee.
the directing force In the new associa-
tion. The old executive committee will
pass out of existence in the now scheme
of things. The policy decided upon In
Chicago last week provides for meet
ings of the reorganized association
either in Chicago. Washington or New
York.
The New York herald., 1922-12-12
Corn Products n Feature.

Corn Products Refining was one OF
the specialties which gave demonstra-
tions of strength. particularly toward
got up to 1881 on the belief that con-
sideration of an extra dividend on the
common shares will come UP at the
next board on December 80. 1t is ex-
pected that the common rate will be
changed from the present regular 81 and
so cents extra quarterly to a regular
quarterly rate OF $3.50 and an extra
dividend Of So. Estimates based on the
company's report for the FIRST nine
months Of 1929 and current earnings in
dicate that the full years earnings will
be In the neighborhood of SIS share
on the common stock.
The New York herald., 1922-12-12
st. Louis-san Francisco.

The preliminary statement of the st.
Louis-San Francisco Railway for No
vember is understood to show dis
tinct Improvement over recent reports.
and those in close touch with the posi-
ton Of the line assert that the carrier
is almost entirely free from the effects
of the coal and rail strikes. A prospect
of six months Of good business for the
road is In sight and during this time
1t Is confidently expected that further
reductions in operating costs will be
possible. The early report for Novem-
ber is understood to show the monthly
proportion of interest earned on both
the income and adjustment bonds with
a comfortable surplus.
The New York herald., 1922-12-12
New York Central Meeting.

Strength in the stock Of the New York
Central Railroad yesterday was ascribet
to the fact that the directors meet to-
morrow. when 1t Is expected that tn
present dividend rate Of per cent. vii
be- increased to at least per cent. with
some opinion holding that the increase
will be up to Z per cent. The recent rise
In the price Of the stock came when the
first news of special meeting leaked
out. This meeting. 1t was established
was for the purpose OF acquainting A II
Smith, president of the line. with devel-
opments during his absence in Europe.
To-morrow's session is the regular meet
ing scheduled for dividend action.