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The Washington times., 1922-12-13

The curious method of6lling port.
land cement sacks-6lling them
upside down after they have been
tied-is astriking exampleofprog
ress made in industrial processes.
Until twenty years ago, cement
sacks were filed practically as all
other sacks always had been. You
had a huge bin Of this finer-than-
flour material. A workman at the
door Of the bin hung a sack up,
with its mouth open, On a wooden
frame and filed it with an ordi-
nary shovel. Then he set it on a
scale, and with ahand scoop ad-
justed the weight Of the contents
to the exact % pounds required,
after which he tied the sack by
hand and tossed it on a truck to
be hauled into q freight car.
That was theway aslittle as twenty
years ago, and no one had thought
much Of doing it differently.
BUT now what happens?
The cement is taken from the
bin by an automatic conveyor-a
moving belt or bucket chain-and
elevated and dumped intothehop-
per Of a filing machine. This is a
small bin with an elaborate mech
anisnn including q fan inside; and
at the bottom Of it is a 1-inch spout
through which the cement flows
like water. The filler sits at the
spout. Sacks have been brought to
him already tied at the top but
with IN opening guarded By .
valve at the bottom. The filler slips
the opening over the spout and
turns on the cement. When the
sack is filed to exactly 81 pounds
it tips q scale, automatically turns
of the cement, and with q little
push from the 6ller falls ON an
ether moving belt that carries it
out and drops it at theireight car
door. i..
BY the old method, a team Of four
men could Eli and load !, 800 sacks
day. BY the new method, a sim
liar team can fill and load 5000.
The filling machine Is costly, and
royalties must Be paid on thevalve
sack procesA but the new arrange
inent hes meant q considerable
labor saving. 1t has meant espe-
cially thar the manufacturers have
been able TO get their product out
morepromptly to users during the
rush period Of summer and fall.
Fcrinthat period laborof thekind
required for sacking and loading
is generally hard TO set.
Even with the improvements, a
medium sisedp plant -one produc-
int q million barrels Of cement q
year and employing not morethan
800 people altogether -muss nor
mally employ 50 people inits sack
ING and leading department. ],
0iCEMENT ASSO CIATION
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The Washington times., 1922-12-13
GIRL OVERCOME
by COAL GAS .
I At HOME
Deadly. Fumes Not Noticed by
S Her as She Plays
II Piano.

WINCHESTER, Va. Dec. 1s.-z
Overcome by anthracite coal gas,
while playing the piano at her
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-02-16
BUSINESS is GOOD"
COLLECTIONS ARE GOOD"

While standing in the post office
lobby last Sunday afternoon during
the time of the distribution of mail
from No. 1, we CHANGED to hear some
remarks which in n way, surprised us.
We heard a gentlemen greet one
of the most progressive business men
of Liberal, man who is successful,
partly because he studies his bust
ness from every standpoint. In the
conversation which ensued, this man
was asked how his business was at
present. He replied, in substance :
"My business this January was better
than of last January; collections are
also better; do not understand the
why of all this hard times talk; it
seems to be mostly talk, as realize
that deal with all classes Of trade
sell to the cash class as well as the
short time credit class, and the con-
ditions with most of my customers
seem to be pretty fair"
This talk" is what causes most OF
the trouble, as we see it. Conditions
are not so bad; we all have seen them
much, much worse. There is no large
rer cent of our people out of work
The prices on many commodities are
dropping and although some wages
have been cut among classes of work
men, it is possibly equalized by thu
drop in necessities of household ex
| penses.
The writer believes that larg
part of this hard times" talk i
purely "talk" and nothing else. Let
cultivate the habit Of talking for GU
best conditions, smile and make on
acquaintance think that we are gel
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-02-16
EUREKA ITEMS

We are having windy weather now,
but no moisture yet.
Two of our school teachers were
on the sick list last week, and a good
many are having the grippe in this
community.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. f. Morehouse Wis
tied at the home of their daughter
Mrs. W. T. Capps. They took their
little grandson, Billy, who has been
visiting with them for a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. E. Morehouse were
shopping in Liberal Friday afternoon.
Mrs. W. A. King was trading in
Liberal Saturday afternoon. /.
Mrs. W. H. Capps and daughter
Eva, were in Tyrone shopping Sat
urday afternoon.
Monday night, February 9Th, about
forty of the children and neighbors
came in and surprised Mr.. and Mrs.
c. E. Morehouse, it being their 46th
wedding anniversary. Cake, peaches
and coffee were served and all en-
joyed a few hours socially.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-02-16

ting along; 1t will have a tendency
to make them act the same way. 1t
is said that almost everybody likes
person who is a success. And it
lots of times does great deal of
good to ourselves and others to be
pleased with our conditions, outward
ly Things may be somewhat slower
at seasons Of the year, but
"Why not look on the bright side
awhile?"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-02-16

Ter county where he is SO well-known
he would make wonderful race, as
everyone, regardless Of party affilia-
tons, would support him because Of
his ability as business man and his
fine character.
Should he be the nominee the
Democrats Of Kansas win have can
didate to whom they may point with
pride as no word Of reproach can be
said of him. We should like to have
the privilege Of supporting him in
the coming election.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-02-16
BENSON FOR GOVERNOR

We note in the dailies that there
is a possibility of w. F. Benson of FL
Dorado, becoming a candidate 70,
Governor on the Democratic ticket.
Mr.. Benson was state bank commits
sioner during the Democratic admin
istration, and represented his dis
trict in the state senate at one time.
The writer has known "Billie Ben.
son for many years, and would like
to see him make the race. In But.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-02-16
ABOUT TAXES
By E. E. Kelley. in Topeka Capital

A. S. Peacock, who has a column
of "Dictagrams" in the Western Kan
sas World, makes the following sen
sible comment on taxes, and where
they come from, and which is wor.
thy the careful and prayerful consid
Grafton Of every man who roars be-
cause his taxes are high:
at is taxpaying time again and 8
common remark is "Taxes are aw,
fully high this year. We have beer
hearing tax comments for fifty years
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-02-16

Do we get the worth Of our money?
Do we really need the things we buy?
Probably some of us spend more
money needlessly, or even foolishly,
than we pay in taxes--and then for
get all about it."
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-02-16

"If taxes are higher this year than
last, it is easy to find out why The
tax levies for the year are printed
on our tax receipts and may be COM
pared with the levies of former
years. BY making such comparisons
we find that most if not all of the
larger levies have been made in re-
Spouse to our votes or our petitions.
We are the people. We make the
levies necessary and we must pay
the fiddler.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-02-16

Miss Hattie Warner of Dalhart,
was here Saturday visiting with
friends.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-02-16

Tom Kirk of Kismet, was here Sat
urday, doing some trading and visited
with friends.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-02-16

or more and so far we have never
heard taxpayer say Takes are aw-
fully low this year."
Paying taxes makes one feel
very much as if he were paying for
dead horse We walk up to the
window and plank down the cash
and all we get in return is a scrap
of paper Or at least that's the way
it seems.
"The heaviest taxes we pay are
the taxes we vote upon ourselves,
or it may be the money we have to
spend to pay for the things we have
asked the officers to provide for our
use. 1t is not the fault of the Of
ficers; they are doing only what we
order them to do, or acting in re-
Spouse to our petitions. It is not
the fault Of the county treasurer, or
the county clerk, or the county COM
missioners, or the township or dis
trict board. They levy only enough
to comply with our orders and the
law.
eve vote bonds and sign petitions
for new buildings, power plants,
roads, culverts, bridges, sidewalks,
and crossings. The engineers, arch
fleets and contractors draw plans and
specifications, build, erect and con-
struct the improvements for which
we have asked. Everybody knows
that these things cost money and
must be paid for, and those of us
who have asked for them have no
room to complain.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-02-16

at is the rule that as a commu-
nifty grows older public expenses in
crease; more roads, more bridges,
more and larger buildings, better
equipment everywhere, and more
unfortunate people to help. Unless
property valuations increase accord
ingly the tax rate must be higher
than formerly.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-02-16

Building materials and machinery
cost more than they did before the
war. Wages, also have increased
perhaps doubled-except the pay of
those who work for a fixed salary.
For example, county officers gener-
ally are receiving no higher salaries
than they were paid before the war.
When other workers were paid SIS to
SIS per day, the man on a salary was
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-02-16

receiving only $3.50 to $500 per
day. School houses cost much more
than formerly and teachers wages
have been increased. In fact, in
western Kansas many teachers are
paid more per month than county Of
ficers are paid and some Of them are
paid more per year; more for nine
months work than the county Off
Ger is paid for twelve months work.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-02-16

"Tbe writer began his teaching ex-
perience in Michigan in 1876. He
was paid $25 per month and mighty
glad to get it. A few years later his
brother was paid $50 per month for
teaching that same school. This year
our niece is teaching that same school
and getting 500 per month for it.
Right here in Trego county an H.
year-old girl, just out of high school
is receiving 500 per month for
teaching smaller school than the
writer taught for $25 per month
| But the girls are welcome to their
money; we don't want to take their
jobs away from them.
"After all, whether taxes be high
or low, the important question 49,
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-02-16

or more and so far we have never
heard a taxpayer say "Taxes are aw-
fully low this year."
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-02-01
B. II. SIMPSON DEAD
We'll known Citizen of Gray Court
Section, Passed Away Wednesday
Morning.

Gray Court, Jan. Bob. +. Simpson
died carly Wednesday morning, Janu-
airy 10Th, at his home near Gray Court.
Although he had been in ill health for
several months his condition seemed
greatly improved, and his death came
as a shock to his family and friends.
MI. Simpson was in his seventy
fourth year, having been born July
Zo' lS4S. He was the youngest child
of the late William Simpson and Isa-
bella Henderson, and was the last sur
VlVlng member Of that large family
of thirteen children. OF his brothers,
I'VE served in the Civil War two of
whom gave their lives in the service.
His sister, Claricy D. Simpson, pre-
ccded him to the grave nearly three
years ago.
lie allied himself with the Old Salem
Methodist church at an early age, but
this church was merged and trans
ferred to the present Shiloh church.
Since then he has been a faithful at
tendant at church services until his
declining health prevented.
at the age Of ,thirty-four he was
married to Miss Louella G.. Power and
together they have ridden the billows
or life through storm and calm for
forty years. After he married he lived
not more than quarter of a mile
from his birthplace.
Besides his widow he is survived bv
seven children: e. C. Simpson, Barks-
dale; Mrs w. r. Owings, Owings;
Misses Maurie andt Florine Simpson,
who are connected with the Gastonia
City Schools; Miss Ora and Messrs.
Gene and Algie Simpson, who reside
at home. The eldest child, Willie
died April 18th, 1918,
Mr. Simpson was a quiet and unob-
trusive citizen. He was not, a great
man but truly he was a good man. His
life, though unpretentious, was full
of good will and his motto was the
Golden Rule.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-02-01
SPECIAL TRAIN
no RUN THURSDAY
Local People to Go to Spartanburg
tomorrow to Hear. Billy Sunday.

NY special arrangements with the
Z. u w. G. railroad, perfected Monday
a special train will be operated out
OF Laurens Thursday to enable loca1
people and others OF the vicinity tc
attend the Billy Sunday services and
return the same evening efforts tc
secure the train last week fell through,
but Monday morning MI. Frank c.
Moore, proprietor of tho Laurcns
Hotel, and Mr.. F. n. Kennedy got be-
hind the project and secured the
guarantee which the railroad required
to put on the extra service.
The train will be made up in Lau-
rens, leaving here promptly at II
o'clock, and will return after the night
service.
The Billy Sunday Special promises
to prove very popular since it will en-
able those from Laurens and it's vi
cinity to hear both the afternoon and
evening sermons and return the same
day. The fare for the round trip has
been reduced to fare and a half.
reservations for seats in the taber-
nacle will be made in advance for
the Laurens delegation and all aboard
the Billy Sunday Special at Laurens
Will be given some means of identfica-
ton so that they may be recognized
as part Of the Laurcns delegation.
Assisting Mr.. Moore in the arrange
ments are f. n. Kennedy, III. i. Ken
nedy, w. G. Lancaster, G. II. Roper, Il.
TX. Blakely, w. R. McCuen, j. H..
Nabers, c. II. Hicks, r. b. Terry.
In order to accommodate people
from ont Of the city who may desire to
take advantage of the special tarin,
the city authorities have decided to
reserve space On the south side of the
public square as parking space for
such car owners who may want to
come here to entrain. The ears will
be given police protection until after
the return of the special train at night
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-02-01
CHURCH STREET IN MUD
Relief Is Expected by Thursday. Work
Still Going On.

When 1t was reported that during
Saturday more than twenty-five cars
became stuck in the mud on Church
St, the Advertiser reporter was eager
to learn the condition of that part of
town.
He found, when he ventured out to
Church street, Monday morning, that
the trials Of automobilists did not end
Saturday since he was greeted by four
cars that were stuck fast in what was
once street.
Relief is in sight however since
Supt. Philpot advises that with no
more rain the street will be opened
about Thursday.
The water line was opened Monday
afternoon and progress on the balance
OF the worlpis rapidly being made.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-02-01
STAMP VENDING
MACHINES NEXT
THESE Promise to Rcvolutionize Sale
OF Stamps at POstOiices.

These Promise to Revolutionize Sale
OF Stamps at POstOilices.
washington, Jan. 29.-''Face value
for your money and wait on yourself"
Is the principle upon which the new
automatic coin controlled STAMP yend-
ing machines now being installed by
the postoffice department are operated,
and the new machines bid fair to reyo
lutionize the stamp selling business
or the country. The machine delivers.
automatically, face value in stamps
ior the amount Of money placed in the
slot and the six already installed in
Washington by the department have
proven an unqualified success. They
are also in successful use in New
York, Brooklyn, Chicago, Detroit,
Philadelphia and Minneapolis
The silent 24-hour salesman sells
stamps in four different quantities.
The first slot delivers five onc-cent
stamps for a nickel; the second re-
turns one-cent stamp for a penny;
the third delivers five tIwo-cent
stamps for dime and the fourth
hands out a two-cent stamp for two
pennies. The coin Is dropped into
| the slot, a small lever pushed and the
| stamp is found in a receptacle below.
! The machines are practically
| "crook-proof" inasmuch as the coin
remains in sight for some time after
| the purchase, and the postofIice de-
apartment puts sign over each ma
chine, warning against the use of
any but good United States coins.
This gives it the same protection that
surrounds the mails and as inspectors
arc constantly on the job, there is lit
tie chance that the most hardened will
take chance Of saving few pennies
by the use Of bad coins.
The department through Postmaster
General VIII II. Hays, has installed
the machines in the postoffice and in
several public buildings in Washing
ton, the idea being to accommodate
persons desiring stamps after regular
j hours-or without walking to the post
office. They are handsomely construct.
ed, the case being Of mahogany and
the trimmings OF the finest nickel-sil.
yer.
i The machine is expected to greatly
facilitate the sale Of stamps, nights
Sundays, holidays and during rusI
hours. 1t appears to be the one thing
needed to enable the government t.
establish sub-stations In drug stores
hotels. ETC., at very little expense.
| Washington has taken very kindly
to the cafeteria" style Of stamp pur
chasing.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-02-01
CLUB MEETING TODAY
City Democratic Club Meets This Al.
lernoon to Organize for MayoruIty
Primary.

According 20 a notice publisbnd
elsewhere III this paper it will no sco,
mat the regular bi-annual meeting of
'he city democratic club, held for the
purpose or organizing for the civ
primary, is to be held in the court
house this afternoon at o'colck
me primary two years ago was held
on February II, but in view Of fro
snort time remaining before that datc
'ne ciuD VIII have to take under con-
Sioeralion the poStponcmcnt until n
more distant date this year. Tho acn-
cral election will fall on the second
tuesday in April
Inc near approach of the election
mas not as yet brought out any avowod
candidates for the Offices of movo,. o,,
aldermen. 1t is generally understood
that 'tx-Mayor c. NJ. Babb, now y mon,
Der OF the general assembly, will be
a candidate. Jno. A. Franks. the in
cumDent, has not stated whether or
not lie Will be in the race. G. r
n'snop' alderman from Ward and a
candidate when Mayor Franks was
erected to succeed Capt. w. r.. Richev
mas been mentioned as a possible
contender for the honors. He haas
h'ade no announcement himself.
lDon I'll. irwin. at present alderman
from ward |, is no longer a resident
OIL that ward and states that he vii,
not be in the race again. Mr.. r. e
thompson has practically made up
ms mind to run from that ward hut
mas made no formal announcement
MI II. ~. Babb, president of the
ciuD' said yesterday that he hoped
mat large number Of citizens would
DE out at the meeting this afternoon
SO thatN the business of tho club may
receive prompt attention.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-02-01
Fight Near BarksdaIe

u. Y. Hellams, well known farmer
of the Barksdale section, was placed
under 5000 bond by Magistrate Wright
FRIDAY on warrant sworn out against
him by Eugene Hanna who alleged
that Hellams fired On him with pis-
tol for his refusal to work. Hanna
was an employee on the place Of Mr..
Hellams. The latter claims that he
shot in self defense, since Hanna
struck him first. hitting him in the
face with a bottle. AS result OF the
difficulty Hanna has q flesh wound In
the leg and Hellams Is nursing a
bruised eye.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-02-01
CAUGHT BUT ESCAPES
Bish Williams, Wanted for Several
Robberies in the County, Captured
but Later. Escapes.

Bish Williams, colored, wanted in
connection with several robberies in
the county, was caught Tuesday after
a round up in which the local and ru-
Iral police took part together with tho
sheriff O.
The negro was first sought for the
robbery Of Clinton drug store which
was broken in On the night of Jan.
I5th. He was also suspected of being
connected with the breaking in OF
Currys store in Gray Court and the
robbery that took place there on Jan
uary oath
When Williams was captured the
day following the robbery in Gray
Court much OF the stolen goods from
both stores was found on his person.
According to Sheriff Reid, Williams
has previously been convicted of grand
larceny and served three years on the
chain gang in Greenwood.
| Since the above was written, Bish
Williams has gotten further into the
limelight by escaping from the coun-
/ jty Jail. In connection with Williams
escape, which took place Saturday
might, Marie Lou Harris, negress, was
ARRESTED for aiding the prisoner to es-
cape and also for having received
stolen goods.
Sheriff Reid stated to reporter that
the negress supplied Williams with a
change Of clothes about dusk Saturday.
Williams effected his escape shortly
after dark. When first questioned re-
[gardlng her connection with the case,
tho negress denied any knowledge of
the affair, but later, the sheriff said
she admitted her complicity.
Bish WILLIAMS Is described as being
a bright skinned negro about 25 years
old, weighing $50 lbs. and being feet
10 inches tall
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-02-01
TWO VETERANS GONE
Last Week Saw Two of County's Old
Soldiers Pass to Their Reward.

opSNlulS uoo w
The past week has seen two Of The
county's survivors Of the War Between
the States pass to their reward. Sun
day morning Sydney Armstrong, a
gallant soldier in the war, passed
away at his home in the Eden section.
The funeral was held at Green Pond,
the servlces being largely attended.
The deceased was 81 years of age and
is survived by a large family eonnec-
tion.
On Monday another gallant veteran
passed in the person Of joe Moore,
who passed away at his home In the
Exon section. g
Another veteran, Mr.. Dock Arm
strong, suffered stroke. of paralysis
during the early part OF the week.
Late reports from his bedside indicate
that he might SURVIVE the shock,
though ne Is still yery Ill.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-02-01
IMPROVING CLUB LAKE
Hands and Teams mt Work on Cana
Htv md. Retaining; Dny4l.-n,.

Hands and Teams mt Work on Canal
''T and Retaining Da,n.-s,>. .,.,....
About ten teams and a couple of
dozen hands are now at work on the
canal and retaining dam at the Bois
Terre country club, carrying out plans
of the club directors to make the club
lake more delightful place to bathe
In next summer. The object Of the
dam and canal Is to divert the muddy
water from the hills after rains SO that
1t will not enter the lake itself. E-
forts in small way were made last
summer to divert this water, but it
was finally decided that extensive work
would have to be done to make the
effort effective. The club is spending
several thousand dollars to overcome
the mud handicap.
AT recent meeting OF the club di-
rectors, Mrs. M. j. McFadden, of Clin-
ton, was. elected chairman OF an en-
tertainment committee to attract in
terest in the club during the winter
season. Other members of the COM
mittee are Mrs. r.. o. Anderson, Mrs.
Douglas Gray, Mrs. r.. e. Sadler, Mr..
w. G. Lancaster and Mr.. William A.
Mhorehead. The committee already
has under consideration number of
entertainments which are expected to
attract large number Of club MEM
bers to the grounds during the re-
mainder Of the winter months.