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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-09
Machine Gunners
Are Ordered Out
To Protect Prisoner nj North
Carolina Penitentiary-
Man Shot In Breast

Raleigh. Aug. 4.-As matter OF
precaution, due to the presence In
Raleigh of a large number OF au-
tomebi1es from Moore County, a
detachment of the Durham Ma
chine Gun Company, OF the North
Carolina National Guard, has been
ordered to Raleigh to guard three
negro prisoners rushed to the State
prison here this morning following
their arrest in connection with the
attack on white woman and the
shooting Of her husband near
Southern Pines this morning.
eve do not contemplate any
trouble. though the circumstances
justify every precaution," declared
s. J. Busbee. warden Of the State
prison tonight.
A. E. Ketchen, of Miami, Fla.
who was seriously wounded while
attempting to defend his wife from
attack. was taken to the Carthage
Hospital where it was said to-
night that chances for his recoy-
cry were good.
En- Route to New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. ketchen who were
en- route by auto from Miami to
New York had encamped last night
on the road near Southern Pines.
Their tent was invaded early to-
day by three negroes who demand
ed money. according to the story
told by the husband. and when he
reached for his pistol, one of the
intruders opened fire. Ketchen was
wounded in the breast. and was
unable to assist his wife when she
was pursued by the negroes.
Twenty minutes after Sheriff
Blue arrived here with his prison
ers. detachment of seven dusty
automobiles drove up to the gates
of the State penitentiary. They
were filled with men who asked if
the sheriff had arrived, but made
no attempt to interfere with the
guards when answered in the at
firmative.
During the afternoon. other au-
tomobiles, apparently from the dis
trict where the outrage occurred.
continued TO arrive in the capital
and the authorities decided that 1t
would be best to have the State
troops on hand to supplement the
,ricon force during the night
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-09
THE aNu-LYNcH1NG BILL

q good many people have been
surprised by the Senate judiciary
eannittee's favorable report on
the Dyer anti-lyncl1ing bill. which
provides among other things that
the federal government may as
ssunne prosecution of lynchings in
cases where state authorities fail to
prosecute. It was generally sup
posed that the measure would be
allowed TO nnserS indefinitely in
eonan,ittee because it reused such
bitter feeling in the House. It's pas
sage In the Senate is considered
doubtfuI.
There always must be grave di-
versities of opinion when any
proposal is made that the federal
government shall assume control in
state affairs. but in a civilized ma
tsen it is difficult to believe that
ehere can be any true diversity of
opinion on the subject of lynehing
itself.
# every locality where such
thing occurs would act promptly
ard drastica,ly to stamp out the
y:e1ril there would be no need of
federal controf and the abuse would
die as it should But mob rule
which is permitted to flourish un-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-09

In Barnwell county 935 women
are enrolled and of these 191 are
in the town of Rarnwell, LA in the
town Of BlackvilIe and 169 in the
town of Williston. total Of 53t.
or more than half the entire en-
rollment for the county in these
three towns.
This year it is very plain that III
general the women living in the
rural districts have not enrolled 20
any considerable extent. The en-
rollment on the part of the women
has been mainly. as We have stat
cd. in the larger centers of popu-
lation. The total enrolment of
women will he we'll past 10000 for
the state: probably 500 or more
and the woman vote. the vote Of
the women who live I've IN the
towns Will this year determine the
election.
Who. then. will doubt the result?
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-09
Independents Boosting Prices.

Independents Boosting. Prices.
In both independent warehouses
auction sales were held MoEeay.
total sales aggregating thirty
thousand pounds, estimated. The
prices ranged high. the top grades
bringing $65 and the average for
both houses being around thirty
cents.
Some of the prices received by
individual farmers at the Rsnne-
Warehouse will give an idea Of how
tobacco sold Monday:
w. F. Rush, Turbevifle:: 1872 lbs.
at $500, s124,S0: ia lbs. at $50,
$3.50; SIS lbs. at s46, s23S.2S; 130
lbs. at s27, $3.50. Total LOLA lbs.
s493.S8. average. S4S.76.
W. T. Kennedy: 444 lbs. at
$4,000, 1856 .as.
Rush & JOY: 80 lbs. at $50,
So; 100 lbs. at $500, $500; IA
lbs. at $50, s72.Oe. 334 lbs, s14e.2o
j. NJ. Floyd: 21s lbs. at $50,
$3.50; $50 lbs. at s43. s107.5e; fs
lbs. at $50, 5000; total 400 lbs.,
S183.7G.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-09
SUMTER
TOBACCO
MARKET
Associa-
ton Receiving To
bacco Of Members
To-day-Both Inde-
pendent Ware
houses Sell at Auc-
ton

The Sumter tobacco market is
booming, a great deal of tobacco
is being brought in from Sumter
and other counties and prices are
ruling higher than for several
years past.
The Sumter County Tobacco
Farmers Cooperative Marketing
Association began receiving tobac-
co of members Monday at their
warehouse in one of the old mag
neto factory buildings, facing on
Magnolia street. At II O'Clock
about twelve to fifteen thousand
pounds of tobacco had been re-
ceived, and it was still coming in
at that hour. The prospects We're
that during the day the receipts
would approximate twenty-five
thousand pounds or more. AS
rapidly as the tobacco is received
it is weighed and graded by the
expert and experienced tobacco
men that the association has en-
p1oyed. The member who delivers
lODdCCO lS gwen a lCSSlPI= iOi Liz
tobacco, which shows the weight
and grades. He is then allowed a
stated amount per pound, accord
ing to grade. and the tobacco win
be held by the association until it
can be sold to advantage, and when
the pool is closed out the farmer
will receive the balance Of the sale
price Of his tobacco. The advances
to be made for the various grades
are shown on large card posted
on the wall of the warehouse office
and each farmer can see for him
self what he is to receive for his
deposited tobacco, as soon as it has
been weighed and the grade tickets
made out. An idea can best be
obtained of the advances made by
quoting few Of the grades: The
highest and lowest advances on the
various classes of tobacco is given
there being many grades under
each classification:
Wrappers, s22.75-s17.50.
Cutter smokers, s15.e5-s7.08.
Cutters, s15.75-$7.70. (,
Smoker. primers, s6.30-s1.05.
Primers, s6.e0-s1.o5.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-09
The Woman Vote, Again.
CNews and Courier,

(News and Cour1er).
Yesterday The News and Courier
called attention to the fact that in
York county and in Clarendon
county the enrolment on the part
OF the women. had taken place
mainly in the larger towns. An ex-
animation Of the enrolment by
precincts in Sumter county and in
Barnwell county indicates that the
same condition prevails both in
Sumter and in Barnwell. Here are
the enrolment figures for Sumter:
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-09

checked In any part of a nation
sooner orz later spreads until the
entire body sis affected with the
poison. Then the question cannot
be considered as purely local but
becomes of wider concern.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-09

If we can save daylight by mon
keying with the clock. why not
tinker with the calendar and retain
the bloom of youth?
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-09

An examination of the foregoing
table will show that of the SCI
women voters in Sumter county $50
are in the four wards Of the city
of Sumter.
Figures for Barnwell county
tell the same story. The Barnwell
County People points out that in
1926 there were 1881 men en-
rolled in Barnwell county as COM
pared with 1867 men enrolled
this year. Barnwcil county has d
total enrolment this year of q
500. The increase has been en-
tirely due to the enrolment OF wo-
men voters.
The Barnwell figures by pre-
eincts. giving the enrolment OF
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both inclusive. are as follows:
First Period.
Second Period.

code, estimated) 67,060.00
It will be noted that during the
first three years of the committees
existence the amount spent for
public printing was practically cut
in half. This was accomplished
by reducing the volume of reporrs
printed by state officials and by the
elimination Of much useless dupli-
cation in the public printing. The
increased cost for the past few years
has been due to advanced prices
for printing and to the inclusion
of both the temporary and perma-
nent code of laws, which the con-
stitution requires to be printed
twice at each recurring period
of ten years Under the contract
made for the publication of the
permanent code this committee viii
receive considerable sum from
the sale of the code to members Of
the bar and others. This money
viii be refunded to the state treas
ury and should be deducted from
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-09

The easiest way to be reconci1ed
to age IS to observe a few young
simpletons trying to act smart.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-09

Still. the man who tells his wife
everything may be trying to tempt
her to exchange condolences.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-09

Now that soft coal prices are
fixed at the mine, you can get some
coal if you will ''GX" the selling
agent
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-09

ABRUzZI RYE-New crop :se-
lected reeleaned seed $3.50 per
bushel. Wheat: Selected yir-
ginia, Blue Stem. F,ulcaster .and
Leaps Prolific. ss2.5e per busheis
Place your orders nowSands bA
certain to secure first class seed
Sumter Roller Mills.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-09

A critic says the railroad labor
boards decision should be more
elastic Also more adhesive, if
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-09

In congressional districts where
the majority is a little radical
politics makes strange red fellows.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-09

Transportation rates s h o u d
come down again. Coal is a big
item of expense, and that is being
eliminated.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-09

In one particular we are not be-
hind other nations in preparedness.
We have fine big pension office.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-09

A rich man could be happy if he
could overcome the suspicion that
his friends have designs on his
purse.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-09

We shot at Georges soldiers sew
en- years before they all got mad
and went home.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-09

Number one on the list of haz-
ardous occupations for the sum-
mer is that of trying to kiss "a girl
in a canoe.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-09

men, the enrolment Of women and
the total enrolment for 1922 and
that for 1920. are as follows:
1922. 1920.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-09

Poor old Wilhelm. If he but had
his former authority, he could
make every German buy his book.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-09

Senate has started an open air
restaurant Now. when eating spa
ghetti. tho Sky's the limit.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-09

Many pair of shoes were sur
prised today when they saw their
first sidewalk.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-09

. The reason so many young peo-
pie are skeptics is because faith IS
the product Of thought.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-09

Our own opinion is that soprano
is used in Heaven only to balance
the alto.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-09

vacations would be rather nice
if we had sense enough to stay at
home and enjoy them.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-09

Wonder how a passive buck pri-
vate feels while poor oppressed
strikers are sniping at him.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-09

Every Fourth Of July we take a
day off and some people take a
few fingers off.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-09

Keep one foot on the floor" is a
good rule in shooting pool and
better one in kicking.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-09

About the only way to keep a
law from being unconstitutional
is to attach rider levying a tax.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-09

And ever since the British have
been getting even by sending lee
turers over here.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-09

Strange how rough-neck outsid-
ers are always doing things to dis
credit strikers and the khan.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-09

It frequently happens that the
man who says he will think it over
means that he will ask his wife
about it.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-09

Ca skin you love. to touch" is
one that doesn't get slippery in
this kind of weather.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-09

Everybody seems to have the in
alienab1e right to quit work except
mother.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-09

The operators reflect that even
tually every striker will take a lit
tie job for the stomach's sake.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-09

Correct this sentence: "The man
had a splitting head and miser-.
able taste in his mouth next morn
ing, but he made no good resolu-
tions.''
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-09

Maybe barber shaving himself
says Your hair needs washing,
sir.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-09

The three gentlemen who now
boss Russia may learn from history
that triumvirates go before a fall
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-09

The Ford boom appears to have
the muffler on.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-09

Niels Christensen,
Chairman Joint Committee on
Printing.
Beaufort.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-09

kCylng WIN the CLOCK. why not
tinker with the calendar and retain
the bloom of youth?
In one particular we are not be-
hind other nations in preparedness.
We have fine big pension office.
In congressional districts where
the majority is little radical
politics makes strange red fellows.
A rich man could be happy if he
could overcome the suspicion that
his friends have designs on his
purse.
It frequently happens that the
man who says he will think it over
means that he will ask his wife
about it.
Correct this sentence: "The man
had splitting head and a miser-
able taste in his mouth next morn
ing, but he made no good resolu-
tions.'
The Ford boom appears to have
the muffler on.
Everybody seems to have the in
aiienab1e right to quit work except
mother.
Vacations would be rather nice
if we had sense enough to stay at
home and enjoy them.
Wonder how a passive buck pri-
.vate feels while poor oppressed
strikers are sniping at him.
r. The reason so many young peo-
pie are skeptics is because faith IS
the product of thought.
Number one on the list of haz-
ardous occupations for the sum-
mer is that of trying to kiss a girl
in canoe.
+. Strange how rough-neck outsid-
ers are always doing things to dis
credit strikers and the khan.
-
Poor old Wilhelm. If he but had
his former authority, he could
make every German buy his book.
The operators reflect that even
tually every striker will take a lit
tie job for the stomach's sake.
-I-
The three gentlemen who now
boss Russia may learn from history
that triumvirates go before a fall.
The Jasper news., 1922-04-20
CHAPTER XIV.

The summer Sunday ran its usual
course. Ward and his sister went to
luncheon at the club; Madame Carter
drove maiestically to n late service In
the pretty, vine-covered village church
Harriet. at last able to relax In soul
and body, slept hour after glorious
hour. Richard. returning from golf
for late luncheon, asked for her. Mrs.
Carter was still asleep, Bottomley as
sured him, and received orders not to
disturb her. Bnt when Mr.. Blondin
called. Richard told the butler, he was
to be shown to the terrace at once.
81 mad your message" Royal said. as
an opening
you've not seen Nina todayT Nj
mas father asked.
II broke an engagement with her at
the club" the other man assured him.
"We will probably meet at the Bel
lamys', at dinner this evening"
"Ah. II was about that / wished to
speak," Richard paused, and Blondin
watched him with polite interest.
"YOu have held your knowledge OF Mrs.
Carter as a sort Of weapon for some
months" Richard said presently, ito
use it when you saw ft. i have al
ways been I'm my wife's confidence"
He paused, but for no reason that
Blondln could divine. AS a matter OF
fact, 1t gave Richard a sudden and un-
expected pleasure to speak Of her 50,
to realize that he really might give Inc
most wonderful title in the world q
this beautiful and spirited woman.
"And l have also talked with Nina
this morning" he went on. II regret
to say that her intentions have not al
tered"
"A loyal little hearth" BlOndIn said
The Jasper news., 1922-04-20

shall forbid it-let the world know
that forbid II. ! shall forbid my
daughter the house. ard her wedding
gift will be simply the clothes she hap
pens. to have. From Tuesday-her
eighteenth birthday-she will turn to
you for her actual pocket money, for
her theater tickets and cab fares"
~ understand that perfectly I"
Royal said. serenely. But underneath,
while not moved from his intention, he
felt his customary assurance shaken.
"She Is eXtrHVagant, naturally" her
father said. "She will want new
gowns, want to display her new i'm
portance little. Those bills will
come to you, Mr.. Blondin. All the
world will know as well as you do
that ] have washed my hands of the
whole affair"
Blondin had no money. and lived
with an extravaganza that kept him
perpetually worried for money. His
credit would receive an Immediate as
sistance from marriage with Rich
ard Carter's daughter, TO be sure. but
TO sustain a credit for three years
upon that shadowy footing would be
extremely trying.
He liked Nina despite his contempt
for the girl, there was a certain pity
| ing affection for her stubborn loyalty
and simplicity. But he knew exactly
what hideous scenes must follow upon
his marriage with her. What could he
do with her, even suppose him to have
borrowed money enough to make their
honeymoon a success7 He imagined
her dawdllng about his studio, imag
ined his social standing as necessarily
affected, imagined Mr.. and Mrs. Roya
Blondin attempting TO reach an agree
ment as to which invitations would be
accepted and which rejected. Rail
way fares, luncheons downtown, al
these cost money--lots OF money. Ninf
would want to entertain "the girls
And Royal had at present several seri
Gus debts.
This was not a cheerful outlool
with which to begin three years o.
penniless matrimony. Royal, suavel,
smiling, and smoking on the terrace
wondered suddenly II old MADAME
Carter, who had always been his cham
plon, would help out.
But Richard seemed to read hi
thought.
"Nina has appealed to her grand
mother" he said, "and ! know m.
mother sympathizes, and would b.
glad to help you. But her affairs ar
in my hands. She preferred II SO
when offered her some securitie
years ago, and It has always been SC
Her bank account receives a MONTH.
check; she sends all her household
bills TO my secretary, Fox. He o. r.
and pays them. Consequently, she !
The Jasper news., 1922-04-20
To clean VarnIshed Paint.

Never clean vanished paint or
enamel with soap, or with soda and
water. This makes the varnish dull.
and 1t may even cause IT to peel away
from the wood. A better plan is to
use solution prepared with tea leaves.
Collect the leaves and put them in a
basin. Pour hot water over them and
allow them TO soak for ten minutes.
Use the liquid cold for washing over
the vanished surface. Finally dry and
polish with a soft cloth.
The Jasper news., 1922-04-20

gravely and contentedly.l Il knew ]
could depend upon herr
II said / wanted 20 see you on bust,
ness, Mr.. Blondln," Richard continued,
trying to keep impatience and con-
tempt out o. his voice, ''and we'll keep
to business 4 4 don't know what your
circumstances are. of COURSE"
He hesitated. and Blondin looked
at him with a faint interest.
Il live simply" he said. "Nlna's
money win be all her own"
Nina will have no money, not one
five-cent piece. for exactly three
yearsl" Richard said
Blondln shrugged.
"She is quite willing to try It'll" he
reminded her father.
. II know she Isl But how about
your Richard asked. ..You are not a
boy, you have some idea OF what mar
rfage means. Tor three years you
must take care of her, dress her.
amuse her, satisfy her that she has
not made mistake. Then she does
come into her money--yes. But three
years is long time In which to keep
her certain that the wlsest thing she
can do is turn 1t over TO you"
BE paused; Blondin smoked imper-
turbably.
"The marriage must be notorious
one, in any case" Richard pursued.
"For / intend to make my stand too
clear ever to permit of retraction. l