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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-09-16
THOMAS G. M'LEOD IS
CHOSEN BY CAR0LlNlANS
Cole L. Rlease Defeated for Governor by a
Majority of $4,000
News and Courier, September 49,.

Courier, September 49,
/, Blease Newberry,
not
developed what virtually landslide for Mcleod
he
primary yesterday Mcleod
first primary received 9s the primary
increased his yesterday by
wello over
for
At the hour edition
Mcleod ----=--- ss45 ss'asa
-
Total --iol's2o
State Superintendent Education
Hope OF Flor
by majority which
$4,000 The
Courier published
Swearingen 13,349
-lts,oos
Hopes majority 80 26'6o
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-09-16

Michigan man thinks he is the
devil. Moral: Don't believe every
thing your wife tells You.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-09-16
Marriage Licenses
White:

]. E. Mcdaniel of Shiloh and
Mrs. Dorothy s. Hodge Of Tindal.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-09-16

Florence. Sept. y. = Twenty
eight boxes out of 81 give Blease
1896. Swearngen 2,S12. For con-
eress, Gasque 1851, Stoll 2,766.
Aiken, Sept. u. Thirty-fou-
boxes give Blease 300, Mcleod
1880. Hope 2,o7s. Swearingen 2,-
975
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-09-16

Slit sleeves look as if the dress
maker didn't have enough goods.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-09-16

More women are shooting their
husbands. Practice makes perfect.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-09-16
state superintendent of Education

In the race for state suprlntendeGt OF educatlo
ence has defeated the incumbent, J. E. Swearlngen
will be somewhere in the neighborhood Of $4,000
ulated at the time this edition OF The News and {
Evening journal., 1922-09-08
TRIALSF0R RATLEDGE
ON FIVE CHARGES

Clarence II. Ratledge, former auto
mobile dealer, was held in s2500
bail for court on four charges of lar
ceny and a charge of violating the
State liquor law by Deputy Judge
Lynn, in Municipal Court this morn
ing. Ratledge waived hearing
through his attorney Robert G.. Har-
man. No testimony was heard.
After announcing that preliminary
hearing would be waived. Mr.. Har-
man sought TO have the bail set at
$500. His application, however.
was denied.
Charges against Ratledge are:
Larceny OF a Ford sedan from Thigh
man C. Hubert on April 20; lar
ceny OF an automobile tire from Will
kins. Stats and Company. on May
II; larceny of a Ford sedan from
Harry Yelner, on May 81. and lar
ceny OF an automobile tire from w
shedd Hoiton on June 6. The liquor
charge grows out Of an attempt 10
arrest Ratledge several months ago.
He escaped from his machine. de-
serting a girl who was with him, and
officers found a quantity OF liquor In
the car, Il is alleged.
Evening journal., 1922-09-08
AIR STUNT KILLS
FLYING PARS0N''

RUTLAND. VT. Sept. s Omitted
Press)-The body Of Lieut.. Belvin
w. Maynard. the Flying Parson."
who was killed with two other men
when his airplane crashed to the
ground while "stunt" flying at the
State fair here. yesterday. was on its
way TO Maynard. n. c.. today.
Maynard, Lieut.. L. r. Wood. OF
Tlconderoga and Mechanic Charles
Minotte Of Plattsburgh were in the
big plane and had performed several
stunts before trying a tail spin at
1000 feet. The plane. lacking suffi-
cient space. did a nose dive into a
cornfield and all three OF the men
were almost instantly killed.
While rescuers were clearing away
the wreckage OF the Maynard's
plane, Henry A. Smith, a Boston
aeronaut fell to instant death when
his parachute failed 10 open in his
third spectacular leap Of the day.
The American Legion here took
charge OF Maynard's body and ar
ranged 20 have it sent home. A
guard OF honor composed OF veterans
beside the casket as II was /
,orne 10 the railroad station.
Evening journal., 1922-09-08
BORAH URGES
u. S. OWNED COAL
Naturalization of Mines
Discussion Draws Protest
of Senators
NOT THE TIME
TO RAISE QUESTION

WASHINGTON. sept. Omitted
Press) Standardization OF the coal
industry came before the senate to-
day. when debate was resumed on
tho Borah bill creating a facts-fnd-
ing commission to make a thorough
Inquiry into the coal business. That
provisions OF the Borah measure d.
rectlng the commission 20 investi-
gate the advisabillty OF nationaliza-
tion brought sharp protest from Sem
ators who believed that question
should not now be raised.
While the Senate debated the
Borah measure. the Cummins bill to
prevent profiteering IN coal was
ready for action OF House and SEN
ate conferees. II passed the Senate
late yesterday with only seven votes
against II. The bill probably<will be
sent to conference when the House
meets Monday and is expected TO be
ready for President Harding within
4 short time.
The Borah measure. which was
taken Immediately after the Cum
CONTINUED on Page Thirteen)
Evening journal., 1922-09-08
MOVE To MAKE
STREETS SAFER
Judges, City Officials Take
Cognizance of Increas-
ing Dangers
SOME CITIES JAIL
RECKLESS DRIVERS

Plans to curb the ever-increasing
reckless automobile driver in VIII
mington, were discussed at a con-
ference held in the office OF Mayor
Harvey. Judge Daniel o. Hastings,
Deputy City Judge John +. Lynn,
superintendent Of Police Black.
Frank W. Pierson. OF the Street and
Sewer Department. David A. Ward.
superintendent OF public schools. and
representatives OF the Delaware
Safety Council. and OF the Delaware
Automobile Association.
While nothing definite was accom-
plished at the conference II was de-
cided to hold another conference
with the Directors OF the Street and
Sewer Department present, that
body being the law making body
insofar as street traffic regulation
Is concerned.
Louis A. De Blols, and T. A. Walsh
the Safety Council.
while Charles G. Guyer represented
the automobile association. Mr.. De
Blois and Mr.. Walsh, who recently
fcontinued on PAGE Thirteenl
Evening journal., 1922-09-08
TO WARN AGAIN
OF WILDCATS
State Bankers TO Placard
Roads and Corridors With
Caution Signs
URGE MORE USE
OF SOFT COAL

Posters are to be placed in corri-
dors Of banks and along public high
ways warning the investing public
against wildcat" speculation, as a
result Of the annual meeting yester-
day at Rehoboth Of the Delaware
State Bankers Association.
Raids on savings Of citizens by
get-rich-quick schemers during the
past several months were subject Of
much discussion and a resolution
was adopted ordering the posters
displayed. The sign will urge de-
posltors TO consult bank officials
with whom they do business before
investing in concerns about which
little Is known.
After much consideration over the
advisability Of calling upon the Les
islsture to enact law against fraud
ulent stock statesmen and invest
ment concerns. the meeting decided
to refer the matter for further study
and final action to the associations
executive committee. The commit
tee intends to give the problem early
deliberation.
Hearty support was pledged the
board Of trustees OF the University
of Delaware in its plans for enlarg-
Continued on Page Ten.
Evening journal., 1922-09-08
FORMER JUDGE B0YCE
ACCEPTS NOMINATION

Special 10 The Evening Journal.
DOVER, Sept. 's.-Former Judge
William II. Boyce. who was nomi-
mated by acclamation for Congress
by the Democratic convention that
met here last week today gave out a
statement accepting the nomination.
Since the nomination there had been
considerable speculation in Demo-
cratic ranks as TO whether or not
Judge Boyce would accept. In his
statement today, he says:
MY strong personal inclinations
are and have been against re-enter-
Ing the public service; and because
OF such feelings l regret my nomi-
nation for Congress. II 1 felt wholly
free to consult my personal prefer
ence l would be construed to decline
the nomination, but realize my OBJ
legations TO the public at all times
and after most serious reflections
sense OF duty impels me 20 accept
the nomination so generously ten
dered me-"
Evening journal., 1922-09-08
$4,000 in BOOZE
DUMPED in DRAIN
u. S. Marshals Publicly De-
stroy Liquor at Sixth and
King Streets
GALLERY
WAKES FACETIOUS

As one OF the witnesses remarked,
"'twas a sad story. Matey" when U.
Deputy Marshals Mitchell and Bail
publicly dumped 60 gallons OF
liquor down a sewer this morning
The liquid cheer gurgled down
the drain as merrily as IL It thor
oughly enjoyed obeying the Volstead
act and despite the mournful "ah's"
and "oh's" Of a gallery composed Of
officials OF various degrees and
grades. ordinary citizens and plain
newspapermen.
BY order of Judge Hugh NJ. Nor
ris. given in United States District
Court yesterday afternoon, the dep
uties were instructed to destroy,
Volsteddize and do in
other things calculated
to destroy the booze, at 9 o'clock,
standard time, at the Office OF Fed
eral Director Robt. b. Elliott, Engi-
neer Building, Sixth and King
streets.
The liquor-60 gallons strong
Continued on Page Thirteen)
Evening journal., 1922-09-08
WELDIN FAMILY
200 YEARS HERE

The weldln family will celebrate
the two hundredth anniversary Of
their settlement IN Brandywine hun
dred. on next Thursday afternoon.
at the residence OF Harry NJ. Well
din. This tract OF land was orig
inally owned by William Penn. and
was purchased directly from him by
Thomas Hollingsworth. II was re-
sold to Jacob Weldln. in 1922, and
has been in the family name ever
since without a break. Harry NJ.
weldin lives on the site OF the old
log house.
All descendants and interested
friends are cordially invited 10 be
present.
An historical sketch will be pre-
sented by George w. Weldin, the
present owner. Special music will
be furnished and light refreshments
served. Exercises will commence at
one o'clock. standard time. For
further information call Holly Oak,
l4SR.
Evening journal., 1922-09-08
REPUBLICANS
IN CONTESTS
FOR OFFICES
Keen Interest in NOmina-
tions to Be Made at Poles
Tomorrow
RIVALS FOR COUNTY,
DISTRICT PLACES

Widespread interest is being
manifested in the Republican pri-
mary election. 10 be held tomorrow
afternoon. throughout Wilmington
and New Castle county. for the Sc
lection of nominees for county, dis
trict and legislative Offices
Numerous contests have added
zest to the primaries and the various
tire county for votes.
The polls will open at 1 o'clock
and close at o'clock. standard
time. or s o'clock. daylight saving
tie.
A list OF the primary election dis
tricts and polling places will be found
in the advertising columns. on page
20, of The Evening Journal today.
There is a four-cornered contest
for sheriff. the rival aspirants being
Samuel a. Mcdaniel. John T. Spring,
Thomas X. Parker, OF Wilmington.
and Reuben Hall. of Christiana hun
dred.
One Of the keenest contests is for
recorder Of deeds. the candidates be-
ing Albert Stetser, present Levy
NNui tihdh VI h.iAiAhb tDAif anu AAA--
]. ellis, a deputy in the Office of
State Tax Commissioner NJ. Howard
Jester.
Another clash that is attracting
attention IS that between Isaac r.
Brown. present register OF wills, and
Julian c. Walker. a lawyer. for the
nomination for register OF wills.
For the coronership the struggle is
between Coroner isaac S. Bullock
and Charles A. Taylor OF Wilmington
Continued on Page Twenty.
Evening journal., 1922-09-08
INDIANAPOLIS
MAIDEN Wins
Miss Thelma Blossom, 20,
and Blond, Selected at
Atlantic City
MISS WILMINGTON
HANDS OUT PEACHES

ATLANTIC CITY. y. J.. Sept. s
Miss indianapolis. otherwise
Thelma Blossom, 20. is the flower OF
American beauties but
She must appear tonight in a bath
ing suit as final test for the honor
OF being selected as Miss America =
The Girtfroin, the Middle West was
Judged the prettiest over hfty-seven
competitors In the annual fall
pageant when she appeared in eve
ming frock last night.
Miss indianapolis" Is blue-eyed.
and a decided blond and she doesn't
wear her hair bobbed. She won first
prize in the national beauty tourna-
ment on Steel Pier last night.
She isn't the winner OF the covet-
ed golden mermaid, and she won't
be called Miss America" for next
years pageant because of her
award. That will take place to-
night, after judges have viewed the
stunning bathing beauties at $50
o'clock today on the beach.
According to the jury of artists.
miss indianapolis" is the most
beautiful Of the fifty-seven inter-
city maidens when they wear even
ing gowns. and that's the long and
short OF her award last night.
Miss indianapolis" is five feet.
seven inches tall and weighs 12s
pounds. She is a high school senior
in her home town. She wore a
gown of silver cloth.
Continued on Page Twenty.
Evening journal., 1922-09-08
Slight Hope
FOR MINERS
At Men Entombed in Argo-
naut About Given Up
for Dead
NO RESCUE FOR
AT LEAST 4 DAYS

AT THE ARGoNAUT GOLD
NINE. Jackson. Calf. Sept. s
UNITED Press).-Hope OF rescuing
the ~ sntonlBed miners from the
depths OF the Argonaut diggings
virtually died today.
Blasts heard by the working crews
at first thought to he signals from
the victims were caused by powder
left in the mine being exploded by
fire which is sweeping through It.
according TO Pete Akers. shaft boss
Dense masses OF poisonous gases
are pouring from the Argonaut shaft
mouth Rescue squads are digging
ahead trying 10 break into
the Argonaut from the adjoining
Kennedy mine. But Il is feared that
when they finally open the subter-
ranean chamber. whore the men
were trapped. they will find only
corpses awaiting them.
II will be four days before the
chamber Is penetrated |
The miners have been buried since
27.
Evening journal., 1922-09-08
GETAWAY DAY
AT STATEFAIR.
1922 Exhibition One of Best,
Association Managers
Declare
AUTO RACES ARE
CLOSING FEATURE

Today is the concluding day Of
the 1922 Delaware State Fair and
with a program OF automobile races
the day promises to be another pro-
ftable one. TO the fair visitors The
indications early this afternoon were
that the attendance would be large.
The Fair has been a success in
every way. oficials this morning
were already devising plaf.s for next
years show. The weather condi-
tions OF the week have been ideal
for the Fair. the only rainfall being
that on last Monday afternoon. Just
what the total attendance had been
up TO today could not be learned
this morning but officials OF the
Fair Association intimated this
morning that It had been larger
than in past years.
Exhibitors at this years Fair were
loud in their praise OF the rapidity
in which the judging has been ac-
compllshed and all winners will be
announced before the closing Of she
Fair.
According to officials yesterdays
attendance was the largest of the
week $4,000 persons having passed
through the gates. The fact that
yesterday was big Thursday" or
Politicians Day was responsible
for the large attendance and with
but few exceptions every Republican
and Democratic ofiice-seeker in the
three counties was present.
Among the many visitors were
Alfred l. DUPONT and Thomas f.
Bayard, the latter Democratic NOM
inee for United States Senator.
While the chief topic discussed by
the visitors was politics, interest was
divided more or less among the
many interesting features on the
days program.
The exhibition of Hereford cattle |
was one of rare merit. The inn
posing. spectacle of more than a mill
lion dollars worth Of fine pedlgreed
stock. well groomed. sleek and vel
vety. passing in review before the
large throng was a sight that called
forth much praise for the manage
ment OF the Fair Association and
hose who were instrumental in
bringing the exhibit here.
The politicians divided their time
between the various points OF in
Continued On Page Thirteen.)
Evening journal., 1922-09-08
TO RATIFY COAL
SETTLEMENT TODAY

WILKES BARRE, Pa. Sept. s
Omitted Press) ).-Ratifcation Of
the agreement to end the anthracite
suspension viii lbe made by the Tri-
District convention within 36 hours.
Thomas Kennedy chairman of the
scale committee said today.
Despite attempts irreconcilables
will make to filibuster, union lead
ers are confident the majority OF the
$50 delegates favor the new agree
ment.
The vote IN the Pepper-Reed set
tlement 70 end the suspension will
probably be taken late today or Sat
urday morning.
Evening journal., 1922-09-08
HARDING is
IMPROVING TODAY

WASHINGTON. Sept Omitted
Press) Mrs. Harding, wife OF the
President, was reported today to be
rapidly improving from an attack Of
hydro-nephrosis, which has kept her
bedfast for the past ten days.
It was repeated at the White
House that there is no cause for
alarm over Mrs. Harding's condition.
Mrs. Harding's illness has been a
recurrence of an old trouble with
which she has suffered at times
since she underwent a surgical op-
Grafton in 1918. In this case, the
illness was aggravated by a cold,
which she caught while cruising with
the President on the Mayhower late
in August.
Evening journal., 1922-09-08

CONSTANTINOPLE. Sept. 8
Omitted Press. sailors
have landed at Smyrna and are TAX
ing steps TO protect United States
citizens as the Turkish Nationalist
army driving defeated Greeks be-
fore II nears the city, according to
reports reaching here today.
Greek authorities are said to
have informed the Allies they are
unable to guarantee the safety OF
foreigners in Smyrna when the
routed Greek army reaches the port
city.
American and Allied detachments
disembarked to guard the consul
ates.
The victorious Turks. under Mus
tapha Kemal, had pushed forward to
within about 20 miles OF Smyrna, at
latest reports. and had broken
through the last weak defenses and
reached the Aegan Sea. The Turk
army routed. was retreating upon
Smyrna, accompanied by thousands
Of refugees. Dangerous congestion
with spread OF disease and famine
is feared in Smyrna.
A half circle from Bergama on
the north, where Noury Bey's cavalry
column is operating to the Meander
River on the south. is being drawn
by the Turks in their drive upon
Evening journal., 1922-09-08
WORKERSON
EIGHT ROADS
MAY CD BACK
TOJOBSSOON
Jewell Said to Have Agreed
to Shop Craft Strike
Settlement in Some
Regions
GOMPERS TO PRESENT
Big STRIKE IDEA

ATLANTIC CITY. N. ]. Sept. s
Omitted Press).-samuei Gompers.
president OF the American Fedora
ton OF Labor. today planned to
place the question OF a general
strike. because OF the "Daugherty
Injunction" before the executive
council OF the Federation.
The demand OF many OF our
uaions for general strike will not
be ignored" said Gompers. Il will
place the matter before the council.
and we viii act in accordance with
our conscience and not with any
fear OF the Attorney-G General."
The council OF the Federation is
to meet here tomorrow and will
probably last a week. Gompers said
that the demand OF labor for
sympatheuc strike Is becoming
more insistent.
Several unions have adopted reso-
lutions favoring a general strike and
hundreds OF others are on record
favoring a nation wide walkout, ac-
cording to Gompers.
WASHINGTON. Sept s.-CUnited
Press)-The Daugherty injunction
against the striking railroad shop
men has set in motion developments
Continued on Page Thirteen)
Evening journal., 1922-09-08
INJUNCTION WRIT
SERVED ON JEWELL

CHICAGO. Sept. Omitted Pressl
q. S. deputy marshals today served
notice on leaders Of the striking
railroad shopmen Of the issuance OF
the "Daugherty injunction" In Fed
eral Court here.
As Bert NJ. Jewell, W. II. John
ston and Martin Ryan officials di-
recting the strike, stepped from a
Baltimore and ohio train from the
East Deputy John oros served no.
tice OF the writ.
The strike leaders, after a week
in hiding, returned TO Chicago to
carry on peace negotiations started
with Eastern railroad executives.
None Of the union heads would dis
,uss the prospects of settlement.
Evening journal., 1922-09-08
GOVERNMENT TO
\ FILE SUIT TODAY

The Federal Governments suit
against the Chemical Foundation
will be filed in the United States
District Court in Wilmington this
afternoon.
II. J. Galloway, special assistant
attorney-general. and Colonel Thorn
as w. Miller, alien property GUS
todian, came TO Wilmington todny
from Washington to file the suit
They will confer with District At
torney James IT, Hughes this after
noon and then file the papers in the
case with Clerk OF Court Mahafy.
Evening journal., 1922-09-08
AUGUST BUILDING WORK

Building Inspector Preston reports
building operations amounting TO
s230,4s3 in August. There were
104 permits issued and $3.50 collect
ed in fees. The permits were: 25
dwellings. $4,000; stores, So
1O7; synagogues. s1s,o49; store
and apartment. s10,29s; sign
boards, $3.50; 1 green house. $50;
2 heating systems, s1,sO0; boiler
installation. s1.400; 81 public gar
ages. $4,000; Is private garages. sS,-
$50; 36 alterations, s34.S62; 80 ad-
ditions, S34.267; Totals. s230,4S3.
Evening journal., 1922-09-08
TALK POLITICS
ATLABOR RALLY
Plan TO Support Friends,
Defeat Enemies" Urged
by Speakers
JOHN c. SAYLOR AND
w. ]. BUCKLEY SPEAK

Special 10 The Evening Journal.
DELMAR, Del. Sept. s.-A public
political meeting. under the auspices
OF combined committee of railroad
workers OF Delmar and vicinity, was
held last evening and was attended
by al least 500 persons TO hear ad-
dresses from representatives OF tho
Maryland District OF Columbia Fed
Grafton OF Labor and the Delaware
State Federation Of Labor. They
discussed the non-partisan political
program OF the American Federation
OF Labor.
The meeting was held at Nelson's
Grove. At least rs automobiles
were parked in the circle filed with
an additional audience of women
who evinced a hearty interest in the
speakers remarks. The Rev. z. II.
Jones. pastor OF Mt. Olive Methodist
Protestant Church, opened the met
ing as chairman and explained its
purpose as ito hear from labor's
official representatives Of two states
who were present to outline the pol
fey OF taking part in the primaries
and elections with the purpose in
view OF sanctifying the ballot"
The first speaker was John c.
saylor, of Wilmington, chaixnan OF
the legislation committee of the
Delaware State Federation of Labor.
who told of the aims and objects OF
the national campaign of the Amer
can Federation of Labor to Sup
port our friends and defeat the
enemies of labor" He said IL was
not the desire of the labor move
ment 10 tell people how to vote, but
10 caution the voters. irrespective of
their usual political Affiliations and
beliefs. TO think twice and three
lines before casting their ballots.
study the records of the candidates
for Office" said Saylor. land be
guided by your belief as 10 who is
the right man to vote for"
Two speakers from the Maryland
District of Columbia Federation Of
Labor were Henry f. Broening. head
of the labor interests OF Baltimore
city. and Joseph P. ellis. chairman
of the Labor Political League OK
Both speakers dwet on
the records OF prospective Mary
land candidates for Congress and
the United States Senate and ADVISED
thought in voting. Make every
EFFORT possibie to retire the enemies
Of labor and the public" said
Broenlng. 49,.
Mayor ]. F. Thorington. OF tho
side OF Delmar, who 10
chairman OF the meeting. laid en-
1Continued on Page ThirteeD)
Evening journal., 1922-09-08
SEE THE MOVIES TOMORROW.

Invitations to the Movies are ex-
tended to six persons today through
our Classified Advertising Depart
ment. Look through the classified
cdvs. and il your name is there come
to the Journal Office AID receive free
tickets for two (war tax paid) TO see
the special production. Man 20
Man" at the Arcadia. and Fast
Mall" at the Majestic. Saturday
night. Sec page 81 today.
Evening journal., 1922-09-08
FIRES SHOT NEAR
MILLERAND HOME

PARIS. Sept. Omitted Press).-
A Gordon of police was thrown
around the Elysee. residence of
President NIillerand, today, follow
ing the firing OF a shot by a young
Persian named Georges.
The Persian said he fired into the
air as a demonstration. Millerand
was not at home, being at Rambouil-
let for the summer.
Evening journal., 1922-09-08
WORKER BREAKS LEG

Thomas Voshell. 35. was removed
from the shipyard Of the Pusey and
Jones Corporation. to the Delaware
Hospital. about o'clock, having
broken his left leg by a fall.