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Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1922-01-12
His Condition.

How are YOU coming on, Uncle
Bragg?" asked an acquaintance.
well, I'll just-p'tu-tell ye, Gabe."
answered old Bragg Sockery of Mount
Piggy, Ark. II hain't doing no per-
ticker good. Pears like the doctor
and the neighbors don't understand
my case. Some says one thing about
1t and some says something else, till
I'll be dogged II / don't get to sorter
wondering whether none of 'em have
got any sense. don't like to disapp'int
my friends, though, and / hate to
waste what / pay the doctor for. So
I've took enough of one thing and
luther to float boat, and have kinda
got the notion that what's the matter
with me Is simply what's the matter
with me, and there hain't no-p'tu-
help for .t."-Kansas City Star.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1922-01-12
cieanino Paper.

Grease or Auger marks on books .or
papers may be removed by the follow
ing process: MIKE thick paste by
thoroughly grinding up u 5poonful Of
magnesium carbonate with sufficient
quantity OF benzol In cup or mortar,
and apply a email quantity Of this
paste TO the finger-marks, rubbing it
IN lightly with the tip OF the finger.
Tie benxol will exaporate In few
moments. when the paper should be
brushed with clean. soft brush. II
the frst application is not sufficient.
repeat the operation. Experiment on
= piece OF waste paper before working
on anything you value.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1922-01-12
Tine 70 Quit

This one from the Flash. published
by the Merchants Heat and Light COM
pany:
Harry Warren, fve-year-old son Of
E. A. Distler, came around the other
day when the latter was singing the
baby to sleep. "She's almost uncon-
sciOus, isn't she?" he inquired. "Yes."
said daddy. "Well, then." said young
Harry. ''you better quit singing or
you'll kill her."-DetrOit Free Press.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1922-01-12
Classification.

We had but recently moved into the
town. writes u correspondent, and 1
went to church on Sunday, accom-
panied by my daughter.
After the services the minister
rushed to the door to shake hands
with us. and said to Hilda: "And
why didn't you bring your daddy with
you?"
She replied, "Oh. he's home taking
care of brother. He doesn't care for
churches or picture shows. anyway"
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1922-01-12
Are You a Weak
and Ailing Woman :?
Beauty and Health Go Hand in Hand

Fort Thomas, Ky. Several years
ago | had become 80 poor and weak from
trouble of a feminine character that
could not walk around in my room with
out holding to the furniture or having
some one to assist me. / was so nervous
at times could hardly endure any one
walking across the floor. Finally began
taking DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
and in three months time l gained 20
pounds. continued taking the medicine
until ! was entirely well. DR.. Pierce's
life. Mrs. Laura Klepfer, 15 Oak st.
Health is most important to you. Do
not neglect it. Obtain this Prescription
Of DR.. Pierce's now, in liquid or tablets,
from your druggist, or send 1Oc for trial
pkg. Of tablets to DR.. Pierce's Invalids'
Hotel in Buffalo, N. Y. or write for FREQ
medical advice.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1922-01-12
Newberry Floh, In Final staue.

Washington.-The senate began its
final discussion of the Newberry case,
precipitated by the contest of Henry
Ford against the seating of Senator
Truman H. Newberry OF Michigan. his
republican opponent in the 1918
elections, and was told by Senator
Spencer, republican, Missouri, chair
man of the senate privileges and
elections committee, that Senator
Newberry himself would take the
floor Monday and defend himself
against the charges which involve
his campaign expenditures. The sub
ject under a unanimous consent
agreement. will remain continuously
before the senate until disposed or.
A vote is expected some time next
week.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1922-01-12
sseamshlp Company Cuts Wages.

New York.--Wage reductions of Is
per cent and upwards win be put into
effect Immediately By the American
Steamship Owners association. Wages
OF officers. Mr.. Marvin said. would be
cut is per cent with higher reductions
for some other classes OF employees.
These cuts were necessary, he added,
to meet the competition with foreign
vessels. "a
It was pointed out that there IS
no wage agreement now existing be-
tween the Ocean Boatmen's union and
the steamship owners association. :
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1922-01-12
Another sid AGAINST Ford.

Washington.-Anoth offer for the
private lease and operation of the
governments nitrate and water power
properties at Muscle Shoals. Ala, was
received by Secretary Weeks. II was
presented by Marion Butler. former
United States senator. acting as at
torney for Frederick e. Engstrum.
president Of the Newport Shipbuilding
Co.. of Wilmington, N. c.. and was ac-
companied by lengthy statement ex-
planning the offer in detail and COM
pairing the offer in detail with that
submitted by Henry Ford.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1922-01-12
ople Enters sweepIna Denial.

Washington. = Sweeping denial OF
charges that he had shot two Of his
men while his command, part, of the
Twenty.ninth division, was In the
thick of the Argonne fighting, was
made before a senate investigating
committee by Major II, l.. Opie of
Staunton. Va. and nearly dozen
men serving with his overseas.
At an all day session only one voice
was lifted against Major Opie-the
voice of shell.shocked victim of war,
now patient in a Virginia hospital.
for the insane.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1922-01-12
De Valera Resians.

London.-News OF Eamon De Val
era's decision to resign as president
OF the Irish republic swas received at
Prime Minister Lloyd Georges Official
residence Downing street. It was con-
sidered there as good sign In the
sense that 1t indicated Mr.. De Val
era's. recognition that his cause was
lost and that the supporters of the
Anglo-Irish treaty would prevail. A
telegram was Immediately dispatched
to Mr.. Lloyd George at Cannes.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1922-01-12
There are many sick of home
voyagers on the sea OF matrimony.
Eashlon Know No Mercy.

In the days when gull wings and
breasts were In demand for women's
hats and when the law afforded no
protection to the feathered tribes.
they were slaughtered by thousands
all along the coast. Millinery agents
from New York would conduct expe-
ditions, accompanied by expert skin
ners, to the breeding grounds Of the
seafowl and hire local gunmen to do
the killing. One woman In a single
season brought back 10000 tern skins
from Cobbs island. Virginia. More
than 10000 tern skins were collected
In one season In the sounds Of North
and South Carolina.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1922-01-12
The Opportunity,

In this world the one thing SUI
premely worth having is the opportu-
nifty to do worthily n piece of work.
the doing of which Is of vital conse-
quence to the welfare of mankind
Roosevelt.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1922-01-12
Exceptions,

An astronomer says that the term
fixed" as applied TO stars, is a mis-
nomer. Still, we know some stars that
are mighty well fiXed.-Boston Tran
script.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1922-01-12
eyrnes Attacks Reserve Board.

Washington.--An attack was made
in the house by Representative Byrnes
democrat. Of South Carolina, on the
federal reserve board, which he said
planned to construct at cost Of $685.
100000 an elaborate headquarters/i FIN
New York city with gymnasium.
Club. auditorium and other "extrava-
CANT features"
Such building will No more to
incite bolshevism than anything
else" Mr.. Byrnes declared.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1922-01-12
persIa Nov educate. Women.

In Persia, where parents at one time
were glad to be rid Of little girls and
willingly sold them for few dollars.
there Is now a strong desire for edu-
Gated womauho0d, az evidenced by the
establishinept Of Industrial and other
schools for girls. ~
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1922-01-12
The AblsrsvIaticn .sxmas.. !.

~X" Is the Greek equivalent to "Ch.r
and 40 the Initial letter OF the Greek
name -christos-' From this letter the
abbreviatibn "xmas" for Chrictmas
= beloved % have bean derived
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1922-01-12
Decided.

@Jonee and l have made bet, and
!. sou are to settle II. say ths<"-
SWhat are the terms Of the wager p,
r0h. the loser Is to buy a good din.
-ner Tor the three Of us. claim that,
a., sNemnine that. NEVER knew Jones
20 pay = beS. you lose."-Judge.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1922-01-12
Know everything about something
and something about everything.
cutIcura comforts eabv,s skI

! cutIcura Comforts Haby's Skin
When red. rough and itching, by hot
baths of Cuticura Soap and touches of
Cuticura Ointment. Also make use
now and then OF that exquisitely scented
busting powder. Cuticnra Talcum, one
OF the indispensable Cuticura Toilet
Trio.- o.--Advertiseme
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1922-01-12

Some people go through life on ,he
principle that the worst medicine Of.
fects the surest cure.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1922-01-12

Misery loves company. but 81 is bet
ser 70 have rheumatism in, one foot
ihan In both Of thems
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1922-01-12
Simple.

"Why did he give up leading the
simple life?" 'He found it too COM
plicnted."-Life.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1922-01-12
Impressed.

"what did you think of Hamlees 90
liloquy. girlle?" .
HE said a mopthfal.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1922-01-12

Yop never can tell. Some men turn
out to be good husbands, others are
merely ex-bachel0rs -
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1922-01-12

1t certainly isn't the absence of raw
material that keeps man from
making fool OF himself
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1922-01-12

Adam was the original Oldest in
habitant.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1922-01-12

Be rigid to yourself and gentle to
others. Sc II
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1922-01-12

MRS. n. 3. RUSS, lie Grande St., cherav,
S. c., says: 81 caught cold and it gave me a
severe backache and settled in my kidneys. l
had pains through my kidneys all the time
Dizzy spells often came me so many time
thought would fall had tired feeling and
my kidneys acted irregularly. / heard of Doans
finished the second box, l was entirely cured of
all the kidney trouble"
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1922-01-12
"Use Doan's," Say These Good Folks:

JOSEPH EAsoN, Carpenter, smithHeld,
N. Co. says: My kidneys got out of order caused
bago set in and my back was so lame, could
hardly bend over to pick up any of my tools. l
kidneys made me get up during the night to pass
the kidney secretions. began using Doan's Kid
ney Pills. One box put my kidneys in good order
and relieved all the other symptoms of kidney
complaint"
Evening star., 1922-02-22
WILL PRESENT RELICS
TO NATIONAL MUSEUM

The swords of Washington and
Andrew Jaskson and the walking
stick of Benjamin Franklin are to be
nut in the National Museum. The
House today will take formal action.
passing a joint resolution. AS part
Of the exercises, Representative
Ernest r. Ackerman of New Jersey
will speak on the Battle of Trenton.
and Representative Merrill Moores of
Indianna and Representative r. Wal
ton Moore of Virginia, will review
some little known history in connec-
tion with the life of Washington.
The Joint resolution will be intro
duced at the instance of Secretary
Hughes, who considers 1t proper to
transfer from the State Departm ent
to the custody Of the National Mu-
scum, the sword that Washington
wore during the revolution, the crab
apple walking stick which Benjamin
Franklin gave to Washington, and
the sword OF Andrew jackson.
washington's sword and Franklin's
STAFF were given to Congress and ac-
cepted by Congress in 1874 and the
Jackson sword was given to the
United States and accepted by Con-
eress in 1866. The joint resolution al
ready reported to the Senate by SEN
ator Lodge from the foreign relations
committee, will be reported to the
House today from the foreign affairs
committee by Representative Moores
of Indiana.
Evening star., 1922-02-22
Washington Diary Just Found;
Manv Unknoun Facts Revealed

at Kemps Tavern, in Alexandra,
given in his honor by the. citizens of
the town. A few days previous the
Chief Justice of the United States and
distinguished party of friends dined
with the Washington family at Mount
Vernon.
The entire day of. July 9, was spent
in writing his last will, which con-
sisted of twenty-nine pages of manu-
script, all of which he wrote himself.
aff1xing his signature at the bottom
of each page.
In November, 1899, about six weeks
before his death, he noted in his
diary the fact that he had spent two
days making a resurvey of one of
his plantations The last few entries
refer mainly to the weather. On De-
cember -, while riding, he caught
the cold which resulted two days
later in his death. He was not ill
enough the following day, December
13, however, to prevent his writing
in the dairy and he made the follow
ing record:
.Morning showing and about three
inches deep. Wind at northeast and
mercury at 80. Continued showing
until 1 o'clock and about 4 it. be-
came perfectly clear. wind in the
same place, but not hard"
This was the last entry of the diary
and, Mr.. Prowell said, was the last
piece of writing executed by him.
He became, seriously i'll between 2
and 8 o'clock the next morning and
his death occurred that night
Evening star., 1922-02-22
FILES SUIT FOR $4,10O.
Frank Shepard Claims He Had
Contract With Phonograph Co.

Frank Shepard has filed suit in
the District Supreme Court to re-
cover $A,100 alleged to be due him
from the United Phonosraph Stores,
Inc, q Delaware corporation. The
company has q branch store at 1913
g street northwest, and being .
foreign corporation Attorney J. Nor.
rin Chamberlin for the plaintiff laid an
attachment before Judgment.
Mr.. Shepard says in his declaration
that the company agreed with him to
open a branch store at Los Angeles,
Calf, and to place him in charge. He
says heswas to have a drawing ac-
count Of $3.50 per month, q commission
of Is per cent on stock sold by him
and his travelling expenses. The con-
tract was made. he states, November
/, last. and under it he went to Los
Angeles and opened the store. but
had to close after three weeks be-
cause Of failure Of the company to
comply with 9. certain state law. He
advanced $2.5oo. he. declaraes. spent
SITS for expenses and 10 entitled 70
S35k zSom the salsa 1aaAa bI hiuA
Evening star., 1922-02-22
PLAN SPECIAL HON0RS
FOR JOHN QUINCY ADAMS
Exercises to Be Held on Spot
= Where Ex-President Was
4%- Stricken in Capitol. "a

Ceremonies concentrating the
death on February 20; 1s4S, Of John
Quincy Adams, sixth President Of the
United States, will be held on the
spot where he was stricken, in stat
uary Hall in the Capitol tomorrow
afternoon at 1870 o'clock. 1t 10 said
this WIN be the first time such exer-
cises have been held.
Senator r. Is. oaraway Of Arkansas.
will deliver 3 memorial address, de:
scrfbinE in detail the last scene or
Adams life which veeas enacted while
in his seat in SongrAss Rev: james James
e. Freeman viii pronounce a eulogy
on the great statesman.
Following the addresses honoring
Adams, Randolph Rogers, creator OF
the famous bronze doors OF the Cap
itol, will be flonored In an'address by
David Edstrom, sculptor, VINO Will
point out the features and beauty OF
the doors.
series being given by Miss Ayrd Mock
honerins the "Makers Of AmeIfcaa
eocIeties have bssa invited thspAgh
!SAsO kSSD 49,
Evening star., 1922-02-22
GREATER ACTIVITY
URGED FOR S. A. R.
President Ely, in Report at
Annual District Meeting,
Points to Needs.

In his report read at the annual meet
ing of the District of Columbia Society
of the Sons of the American Revolution.
cite Hotel, Selden Marvin Ely, presi-
dent. advocated greater activity and
aggressiveness on the part of the or
ganization. He stated he is of the
opinion that the organization should be-
come more of a factor in the direction
of local and national affairs.
with woman suffrage and the great
membership of the D. A. R., whose pur-
poses are identical with our own"
President Ely declared, land with the
10000 membership and influential per-
sonnel of the National Society Of Sons
of the American Revolution, it should
organize itself with an executive secre-
tary to give direction and force to the
policies as determined by it's governing
body.
Duty of Each Chapter.
Every chapter should be a council
Of safety. every state society legis-
lative bulwark and the national So
ciety a federal convention. always
looking to the foundations, but more
especially to the building of the
superstructure. We must not permit
the construction of roof that Will
fall in We must work for our or
ganization. because it's continuance
in vital connection with affairs means
the safeguarding of the agencies OF
human progress"
Reports will be read by other Off
GERS. Following the disposal of rou-
tine business and a general discus
sion for the good of the organization
the annual election of officers will be
held.
President Ely is to be reelected.
which is looked upon as great dis
first time in twenty years president
of the local society has been re-
elected. Eleven delegates will be
elected to attend the annual congress
of the national society, to be held
next May in Springfield. Mass.
Besides President Ely, the present
officers of the local society are:
Henry L. Bryan. first vice president;
Rear Admiral Fletcher. second vice
president; ]. B. Torbert, third vice
president: William A. Miller. secre-
tary; Alfred B. Dent, treasurer; Capt
W. Draper. historian: William L.
Boyden, librarian. and Rev. James
NJ. Nourse, chaplain.
Work of Past Year.
In reviewing the work during the
past year, President Ely reported
"The reports of the treasurer and
the registrar have made you ac-
uuainted with the conditions of the
finances and the membership ron.
The financial situation is as good as:
il not better than, for a number Of
wears, while the membership list
shows a net increase of twenty-five.
Your president endeavored to estab-
lish a budget plan, whereby the
funds available for entertainment
would be made to last the entire
wear. The scheme has been helpful.
but the cost for refreshments sub
mitted by reliable caterers has
seemed absurdly high. This high
cost, together with the large at
tendance at meetings: mas consumed
the current expense fund. We need
refreshments and we desire large
attendance so that this combination
will furnish a problem for the COM
mittee on meetings next year.
Evening star., 1922-02-22
BIRTHDAY PARTY PLANNED
FOR HOSPITAL PATIENTS
Women's Overseas Service League
and Marine Band to Enter e.
tain Tonight.

"A Washington's birthday party will
be given in ward B-3 of St Eliza
beth's Hospital tonight, to which men
of that and other wards have been
invited by the Women's Overseas
Service League of Washington.
ttatchets and cherry trees, dancing
aNd refreshments will constitute the
era ertainment planned. Music will
be furnished by the Marine Band. All
member of the league are invited TO
atterAl the party, which begins At
o'clo ck--
boys tw. ice a month at St Elizabeth's
and twl.e a month at Mount Alto
HOSPITAL Hut, as well as to carry on
other service work of the league, the
oversees A league of Washington is
giving a benefit concert on March
at 4:3O O'Clock in the New willard
ballroom, Ishis is an overseas, con-
cert for not only is it under the
auspices of the Women's overseas
Service League. but MIR, and Mrs.
Francis Rogers, who are donating
their services fo- the occasion, were
among the first entertainers TO go 10.
France in the fall OF lSla' when tne
call came for musicians 10 enter tdln
the soldiers over there. They gave
over one hundred entertainments
overseas. .. ..,5;ad
for several years in Europe, bui nus
career has been worked out chleny IN
this country. He has appeared as
soloist with most of the large or
chastras and many of the important
nn,IsicaI societies. Tickets for the
nancert are on sale at 16 jackson
place.
Evening star., 1922-02-22
LEGION HEAD EXTOLS
WASHINGTON'S IDEALS
IN BIRTHDAY MESSAGE
By the Associa ted Press.

BY the Associated Press.
INDIANAPOLIS, February e2.-
Hanfssd MacNider, national COM
mander of the American Legion,
today gave out the following
message on Washington's birthday:
On the day when every Ameri-
can who loves his country and re-
spects its privileges of citizen
ship and it's institutions honors
the memory of the founder of this
republic, the men and women of
newed inspiration from the men,
ory of Washington to carry on our
work and to serve in peace as
well as in war as constructive
citizens.
His. high devtion to the prin-
clplcS we like to call American
and splendid faith in his fellow
men particularly those who served
with him in Americas first battles
for the rightful integrity of our
country. form a firm foundation
for our future endeavors to uphold
the government Washington and
his Continentals created for u.s.
The American Legion stand for
America and for the defenders of
America. 1t is our aim to instill in
our organization, and through it to all
"a ton, and through it to all Ameri-
America, vital sense OF civic right
cousness in dealing with the in
tricate and ever-increasing prob
lens before US which shall guar
antee to poSterity an unswerv-
ing and exact fulfillment of the
principles whereof the founder of
our country gave us such wise and
high example"
Evening star., 1922-02-22
CANADIAN GENERAL
LAUDS WASHINGTON
Ideals Still Live, Collegians
ToId-Sir Arthur Currie and
Pershing Given Degrees.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
PHILADELPHIA, February 22.-It
was the Inevitable working OF poetic
justice in human history that the
greatest conference ever held in the
interest of peace should meet nearly
a century and a half after George
Washington's struggles and triumphs.
Gen. Sir Arthur W. Currie. head of
McGil University. Montreal, declared
today.
Sir Arthur was the orator OF the
day at the University of Pennsyl-
vania's washington's birthday exer-
cises. After his address the former
Canadian general and Gen. Pershing
were honored with the degree of doc
tor of laws. conferred by the uni
versity.
Washington's ideals still live upon
the earth, he said. "The men and boys
who went out from your country and
mine to die on foreign fields for their
principles during the recent years of
world trakedy were similar to him In
op oeher of ns your s statesmen, w; Would % have
liberty or death. And surely above
their graves. with the Anglo-Saxon
ideals of Washington to strengthen
US. we shall remember in the future
only the common cause @ Tor which our
"Washington's rhetoric was never
the rhetoric Of a rebel" Sir Arthur
said. TT was the calm, tudicious
and earnest appeal Of q man with
clear and far vision who represented
the best and noblest spirit of his
age.
Justice and freedom, his doctrines Of
the inalienable rights of life, liberty
and the pursuit of happiness, his
principles of governments instituted
among men and deriving their Just
powers from the consent of the gov
erned, he was not alone in his gen.
Grafton, nor was he the first and
only Of the prophets. He represented
the ideals Of the majority of the
thinking men Of Britain. He was
but one clarion voice in the great
chorus singing in his time the paean
of freedom.
friends and comrades in ideal in
Britain. His ideals were those Of
was against him, 1t is true. but we
must not forget the courageous
minority who sympathized with his
views"