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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-10-07

waynesboro. Ca. Oct. s.-A tenn.
porary injunction restraining fur
ther publication of the Columbia
Sentinel, the paper. edited by the
late Senator Watson. was granted in
the superior court here by Judge
Henry Hammond. "a,
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New York. Oct IA definite
postponement of amy payment OF
!eh1S owed "a the United States by
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Chicago. Oct. S.-Anew agree
ment maintaining old rates Of pay
and rules of working conditions was
signed by representatives, Of ap-
proximately forty-nine railroads
the Brotherhoods of Railway Train
men and the Order Of Railroad
Conductors.
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Wite Plains. \. Y, Oct. e.
Supreme Court Justice MorschaIser
has reserved his decision on the
application for confirmation to re-
port OF referee in the Gleason-Stil1-
man divorce case.
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In few days YOU can say to the
ice man Them days is went.
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Washington. Oct. Cotton gin-
ned prior to September 25th to-
tailed 3.SS3.005 bales. the census
bureau announced today.
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The man who names Pullman
cars. names towns in Asia Minor.
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Moths don't realize what things
cost.
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Washington. Oct. .5.-oficials of
railroads of the southeastern sec.
ton of the United States. and the
heads of the trainmen's and condt,c-
tors broeherhoods today began q
conference here to consider draft
ing contracts covering wages and
working conditions. The meeting
Will continue several days.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-10-07

Tae little son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Il. Hinson died on September
SstA. aftera long Illness. The sor-
rowing parents have the sympathy
os their many friends.
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New Brunswick, n. j.. Oct. A.
A letter limiting strongly that elope:-
ment plans had been made be-
tween Mrs. Eleanor Mills and Rev.
Edward Hall and written on the
day both were murdered is in the
hands of the authorities.
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Chicago. Oct. 8. - Diversified

Chicago. Oct; 8. = Diversified
farming and the taxation of bonds
now exempt were proposed as guide
posts for the farmers to the path
way of better times by speakers be-
fore the Farm Mortgage Bankers
Association, which opened the
ninth annual convention here to-
day.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-10-07

constantinople. Oct. s.-Twenty-
six Turkish irregulars. including
one officer. were killed by the
Greeks after the Turk invasion of
Chatalaja in the neutral zone yes
terday. according to cormunilue
issued by the Greek commander.
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:. Asheville, Oct 5,-The general
freight hearing. opened yesterday
by representative Of the. inter-
state commerce commission, will
recess after today's session until
October f1th- The objections of
North Carolina merchants and
others to the proposed general re-
vision of freight rates were heard
today.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-10-07

Halloween is coming pretty
quick. Better. be making friends
with the neighbors' children. ~
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Paris. Oct .S.-A -Havas. dispatch
from, SMYRNA. the Turkish nation
alist headquarters, says the kem-
alists have evacuated the neutral
zone along the straits of the Dar-
danelleS.
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WORLD news IN BRIEF

Belfast. Oct. 3.-A Republican
force made surprise attack on the
nationalist garrison at Omeath,
County Eouth. 4 sharp three heul
fight ensued. Ten Republicans. are
reported killed and many wound
ed.
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Jacksonville. Oct. s.-High Off
Gals of the fraternal Loyal Order
OF Moose are here for the dedica-
ton of the "Moosei1aven" home
for aged members of the order.
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constantinople, Oct. S.-Turkish
cavalry has retired from advanced
positions in the Chanak area. de-
creasing the danger of conflict
here
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Gibraltar, Oct. 3.-The United
States dreadnaught Utah. with Vice
Admiral Long. commander OF the
European station, has arrived here
to await the arrival of the cruiser
Pittsburgh. which will become the
flagship of the American naval
forces in European waters.
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London. Oct. g. - Alexander
Semis. named as the new Greek
premier by the revolutionary COM
mittee. has sent message deciln-
ing the appointment on the ground
of i'll health. according to Reuter- S
Athens correspondent.
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gsas many friends of Mrs. S. ].
Esawn OF Sumter county, were
shocked and grieved at the news
e. her death early Tuesday
nsorning after an iilness of about
shree days. The funeral and in-
tsrn1ent viii be held at Bethel
charch, oswego, Wednesday at II
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London, Oct. 4.-An agreement
has been concluded between the
Allied General and Ismet Pasha,
the Turkish Nationalist representa-
tive who have been in consulta-
ton at Mudania on the question Of
an armistice says on Exchange tel
egrapf message from CONSTANT
nople.. It is expected a protocol
will be signed today.
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Little Rock. Ark, Oct. 4-Incom-
spIete. returns from yesterdays
statewide election indicate that
I the entire Democratic ticket head
ed by: Governor T. C. McRae. has
been rejected. by large majorities.
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Death.
-. !.

long distance telephone mes
sags TO AIRS. Manning Brown. 5Sr..
aunouaeed the sudden death Tues
day. niorning, Of her son, Mr..
WesIeS Brown, Of Adams Run. The
fsnsral was held Wednesday morn
nat Adams Run. Mr.. Brown
IsarHiea Miss Charlotte Brown of
Adams Run, who died several years
ago He is survived by two daugh-
ters ars. Edgar .1fiIler OF Raleigh,
and Miss Charlotte Brown
cs Charleston and three brothers,
Manning Brown and Wallace
Bfo@n Of Sanater and Mr.. Palmer
Brown Of Chicago.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-10-07

The whole operation OF the cot,r>
| tesy campaign the a. a. A points
out. depends entirely upon the old
principle Of the golden rule, DO
unto others as ye would that they
! should do unto you
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London. Oct 4-The Mudania
conference between representatives
OF the Turkish nationalists and the
allied powers began in earnest to-
day, following the belated arrival
of the Greek representatives yes
terday's meeting was adjourned to
await their arrival.
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Duluth. MINI, Oct. 4.-Northern
Minnesota 8 forest area continued
a veritable sea OF; sombre colored
smoke, dotted with fire, some under
control, some admitted to be be-
yond control, the whole threatening
further widespread destruction at
the slightest provocation of the ele-
mems.
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The, operators agreed that mas
much as the creation of such "A,
commission had been provided for.
i.under the Dorah- Ninslow BID.
manning Of such a body was no.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-10-07

Atlanta, Oct. 4.-The continued
deterioration Of the Georgia crop
during the month Of September is
indicated in the. report Of the bu-
reau Of agricultural economies.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1922-12-14

swatch him. SISTER swim lIffes
commanding finger. "slmpledcria
shake handsi"
] kneit beside the wagon and shot
an imaginary big paw. AZ this Mister
swim again shook hands with me AMI
allowed mo 20 perceive. IN his linn
nous regard. q solemn commendaiioi
and approval.
Tn this Wise was my initiation Int
the beautiful Old house and the cor
dlniity ~ IT. inmates completed: an
I becnme a familiar ~ David Beaslc &.
and his ward. with the privilege to
and come as pleased: there WINS q
ways ray and friendly welcome. ~
ways came for the clgnr after lunch
sometimes for lunch itself; sometime
! dined there Instead ~ down town
aud now and then when n happenc
that an errand or assignment TOOK n
that way IN the Afternoon. I would rul
IN and visit" awhile with iinmilioa
Swifi. Junior and hl~ circle 81 friensi-
There wcre dnyf. % course. wh'f
his attacks werr upon him. and onl'
beasley and the doctor and old iloh
saw him; ! DO not know what the boy's
mental condition was NJ such time (.
hut when he was better. and could b.
wheeled aboui thc house aud again ~
celve callers. he displayed an almost
iismaying activity - mind-if was ac-
tive enough. certainly. 10 keep far
ahead ~ my own. And hr was mas
terful. stiii. ReaSl.y and Dowden and
] we're never directly chi,lden FOE In
suhor,ilnation. though made L. vince
painfully by the look ~ troubled sur.
prise that met " when We were not
quick enough a. catch his meaning.
The order of thr day with him NJ.
ways began with the "iloo-ray- and
"br-r-rn-vo" ~ srcefing: Hffer which
We were 10 inquire. who's with us to
day. wh.reupon he would make
known the character In which he elect.
"a 60 he rrccl,cd Cor the cccasion. II
he announced himself AS Mister
swift" every thing was 10 be yer,
rrown-up pnd d.curous indesd For.
malities and distances were observed (:
and Mr.. Cosiey Linhrld-e Tan elderly
parsonage Of great dignity and dlstine.
tion as a monntain-ciim w-s much
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80 kind. We set our hundred candles on
the tree ard keep them bright throughout
the Christmas time. for while they shine
upon W we have ilght TO see this life.
not as a battle. but as the march % a
mighty fellowship Ladies and gentle
men. I thank youi''
He bowed 60 right and left as to an
audience politely applsudinx. and with
drew. while old Bob set his fiddle 20 his
chin and scraped the preliminary measure
Of q quadriile. Beasiey was back In an
instant shouting a. he came; Take
your pardners' Balance ALL
Such was David Beasley's speech and
the beginning OF the strnngest Christmas
party ever conceived by the brain o.
man. You win have 20 read ~ TO under
stand the story. As a narrative. u IL ~
10 go along with the immortal Christmas
Carol Of Charles Dickens. and illustrates
again the many sides 20 the genius OF
Booth Harrington.
Harrington. born al Indianapolis. and
educated for the Law. became n newspaper
man He deserted that field TO enter
politics and served for two years In the
Indiana legislature. The experience gave
him the idea for his nrst book. a political
novel. entitled THE Gentleman From
Indiana" 10 was instantly successful
and launched tn author on a brillian,
career. He has since written novels
based On business. social. historical. TO
mantio and many other subjects lie 4
a mastsr OF humor and character AZ well
~ OF plot and narrative. Some Of his
greatest hits have been stories showing
the humorous sides OF childhood and
youth. Twice since 1919 he has won the
much-coveted Pulitzer prize for the best
hook OF the year dealing with American
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oftener Included In the conversation
than Bili IIamner~ley. n. however
he declared himself te he -IIamIiton
swift. Junior which was his happlssi
mood. Blli iiammersley and simple
DORA werc Ia the ascendant. and there
were gnmes aud contests powden.
Beasley aud I all slid down the han.
listers on one of the Hamilton Swift.
Junior. days. af which really piciur.
csquc spectacle the boy almost cried
with laughter old B.b and hls
wife. who came running from the
kitchen. did cryD Ne had third M.
pellatlon for himSclf--Just little Ham.
ilton:" hut this WIS only when the
creaky voice could hardly chirp ~ MI
aud the wenzened face was drawn TO
one side with suffering when he told
US he was "iust little Hamilton" We
were very quiet.
once. for ten days. hts invislbles all
went away on visit Hamilton swift.
Junior. had HEROINE Interested In
hears While this lasted. all ~ Beas.
ley's trousers were. ns Dowdl.n said.
"A sight" For tina; matter. powdcn
himself wns quite hoarse Ia court
from growling "a much. The hears
were dismissed abruptly; Bin Ham.
mersiey aud Mr.. Corley Llnbridge and
simpledorla came trooplng hack. and
with them they brought that wonderful
family. the iIunchb-rgs.
Bcasley had Just opened the front
door. returning NJ noon from his %.
nee. when Hamilton Swift. Juniors.
volc. came piping from the library.
where he was reclining IN his wagon
by the window.
cousin David Bensleyl Cousin TIA.
vid. come a-running'" he cried. "come
s-running' The iiunchbergs are here -
az course Cousin David Beasley
came a-runnlng. aud was Immediately
infrcduced 10 the whole Hunchherg
family. ceremony which old BDb.
Who Was with the boy. had previously
undergone with conr'iy grace.
'~rhey like Hob" explained HIamii.
ton. -Don't you. Mr. Hunchbergf Yes
he says they do sxtremeiy," life used
such words as -extremely" often; In
deed. NJ Dowden said. he talked like
q child In q book" which was due.
dare say. to his English moiher.) -And
I'm sars." - bev ~cnt on. that ali
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SYNOPSIS

PART i-Newcomer IN Q small town.
q young Newspaper man. who tells the
actions Of a man who. from the window
Of n fne house. apparently has converse
with invisible psrsonsses. Particularly
soss % ns Ins IN. nome "
Mrs ApperthwAits. next door TO the scene
Of the straPss proceedinss. bewiidsrsd.
PART n-Nsz, morning he discover,
Beasley. prominent politician. and uni
versaiiy respected Telling OF his last
nights experience. he 10 markedly inter
D1@s c later o ~,.s Mss Hppn s 1ssrss
he 10 an unseen witness OF a purely
imaginary tump.ng contest between Beas-
ley and "Bill Hammersisy." Miss
there apparently being no possible en-
PLANTATION OF the strange proceedings
PART III-rne reporter learn. that
one time been engaged. and thai the
young lady had broken the engagement
because OF Beazisy's Tack Of magma
ton"
PART rv.-The mystery" Of simple
doria' and BIN iIammsrsiey'' l. en-
planned by Mr.. Dowden. Iseasley u car
Ian,1 so hslPI s lnya,,s 1 soais ,ssu.S
more than ordinarily bright mentally. the
son % dear friends who are dead. and
"slmpledoria" and .Bnl Hammersley''
boy. imagination. Beasicy humorlng tins
little sufferer By the play acting"
PART v.-The reporter becomes ac-
quainted with David Heaslcy and IL In
yiied 20 his home. where he meets Hamii-
ton Swift. Junior. ard his circle OF "in-
yisibles." which Beasley and George Dow
den have made very real 20 ths child.
PART vI.-Beasley 81 a strong candl-
date for his Tarty's subernatoriai nomi-
nation. his chef enemy being one simeOp
Peck. a small-souled. mean-thinkinr IN
editor 70 see Psek, who declares he las
something on Beanlcy. Peck and a
number of his cronlss. With two reporter.
sst out for neasiey's honsc wh.,h p.ek
tivitiss to which iisasley has not deigned
10 invite his party's workers. 90 whom
however. he looks for support In his po-
triumph. peck invites George Dowdsn. a.
Hsaslsy's closest personal ard political
friend. TO toin the party. haunting him
with the fact Of his not being considered
psaslsy. Watching from the outside. they
see Beasiey and his colored servitor Bob.
though Apparently alone IN brightly
illuminated room. With q masnlncsntb
tsrtAininE a large number OF guests. Ass
Appsrthwslts has Joined Peek's party,
and. considerably mystined, they await
dcveiopments They hear David beasley
fDowdsn declares. for the mrs, time In hts
iifel mako a speech. his only auditor ~
parently bsing Ola Bob. though he talk.
as N addressing a large gathering Fol
lowing the speech. Beasiey. by himself.
dances . .quAdriils." yr,h amazing idsl:
invislbie partner. Peck u jubllant In
sistlng that Bsasiey 70 eraxy and that he
morrow. Miss Appsrth~aits V bswiidsrsd
fhs dance concluded. the watchers for
the nrst time become aware Of the pres.
snee Of Hamilton s~ift, Janior, and al
realize that David Beasisy-in Mizs Ap-
p~rthWaits's opinion . man OF no ifnaxi.
nation-kas Devised the whole schsme q
give pleasure 20 his little. crippled ward
The reporters promi. PECK me story VII
'S isssss q sSs ssssY wiII ssssssihss ssss'
lsvs position He rssirss crestfaiiea
80, ::si:; 2 ss S's s:ss.:s 3. q
:: - ~ :' "a e: eAss'.s;
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ana orphan without any kin. That was
about seven years ago. Well. sir. this
last summer he and his wife were TAX
Ing trip down In Switzerland. and
hey were both drowned-tipped over
Out Of a rowboat In Lake Lucerne-
and word came that Hamilton swift's
viii appointed Dave guardian of the
one child they had. u little boy-IIaIn-
llton Swift. Juniors. his name. He
was sent across the ocean In charge
~ a doctor and Dave went on TO New
York TO meet him. He brought him
home here the very day before you
PASSED the house and saw poor Dave
getting NJ at four In the morning 10
let that ghost In. And 4 mighty funny
Ghost simpledoria Isl"
II begin to understand" 2 said. 'and
TO feel pretty Silly. too"
-Not ~ ALL" he rejolned. heartily.
THAT little chaps freaks would mys-
tify anybody. especially with Dave 10
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Kind without feel
ing az least n little
happy 40. OF
course. either va
about. the happless
time N the kindesf
tim e-thats this
tins. The most
beautiful things our
eyes can see are
the stars: and for
that reason. and
In remembraAee Of
One star. We set
candles on the tree
10 be stars In tho
house. SO we make
Christmas time a
time Of stars In
doors. and they
shine W ar m y
AGAINST the cold
outdoors that l..
like the cold OF
other sen sonS NOT
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mcrins 'em she vidscuIcus way ne
does. Hamilton swift. Junior. h the
curiousc~s child I ever saw--snd the
good Lord knows lie made Ill chill
dren powerful mysterious. This poor
little cuss has q complication of In
frmities that have kept him on his
back most ~ his life. never knowing
other children. never playing. or any
thing; and he's rot ideas and ways
that Lnever saw the beat ~. tie was
born sick. as I understand it--hls
homes and nerves and insIdes are all
wrong, somehow-but It's supposed he
gets little better from year to year
Ne wears pretty elaborate ~, ~
braces. aud he's subject 20 attncks
tool don't know the name for EN-
and loses what little voice he has
sometimes. all hut whisper. lie had
one. 7 know. the day after Bensiey
brought him home and that was prob
ahly the reason YOU thought Dave wns
carrying On all 20 himself about that
iumpingmatc out IN the back yard.
The hoy must have been lying there
In the little wagon they have for him.
while Dave cut up shines with I'm
IammerSley.' Of course. most children
have make-beileve friends and com
panlons. especially u they haven't any
brothers or sisters. hut this lonely
little feller's got his people worked
out IN his mind and materiallxed be-
you'd any ! ever heard of. Dave got
well acquainted with 'em on the train
on the way home. and they certainly
are giving him lively time. ITO. no.
Getting him M NJ four In the morn
ing"
Mr.. Dowdcn's mirth overcame him
for n moment: when he had mastered
n. he continued "Slmpledoria
where do you suppose he got that
namef-well. anyway. Simpledoria II
supposed TO he Hamilton Swift. Jun
icr's. 81. bernard dog. Beasley had 70
hattie him the other day. he told met
And BIll Hammersiey Il supposed To
he n boy Of Hamilton Swift. Juniors
own axe. but very big and strong: he
has rosy cheeks. and he can do more
In athletics than n whole college track
team. That's the reason he out.
Jumped Dave 81 far you see"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-09-20
Interstate Commerce
Commission Is After
Adequate Car Supply

Bismarck, NJ. D., Sept. 2o.-Every
effort will be made by the interstate
commerce commlssion to assure an
adequate supply OF cars for North
Dakota during 1.-The fall and early
winter to haul grain according to a
telegram, received at the Office Of the
state railroad commission from Com
missioner Frank Milhollan, in Wash
ington as North hDakota's representa-
tive on a public utilities commission
committee. Mr.. Milhollan's telegram
follows:
BOX car supply entire country in
sufficient. Receive assurance every
effort would be made to. relieve north
west, Movement coal lower lakes i'm
proving. One million ton dumped
last week. Expect equivalent this
week. Boat situation good. Supply
Of coal cars Inadequate.
IS tuation is such that closest CO.
operation all agencies necessary In
securing sutaaient supply. also distri-
button" Y.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-09-20
Hatton Commercial
Club Backs Aggie Fair
For October 6 And

Hatton, N. D., Sept. 2o.-The Hat
ton Commercial club is sponsoring an
agricultural fair and livestock sale
here October 6 and z, liberal cash
prizes being offered for the best dis
plays from this section in grain,
vegetables, culinary art and live
stock. =
The object Of the 1un is to stinau-
late interest in diversified farming In
Trail county and it ty expected that
a wide variety Of exhibits will be
brought in.
an address on the second days Of the
fair and 1Rresident j.. L. Coulter OF
the Agricultural college will speak on
the Arst day.
An auction sale OF live stock, cater.
ing to ~purebreds, will be held Octo-
Der 7 in connection with the fair.