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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-10-28
Cotfon Being Tested

. Clemson. College, Oct 21One
OF ihe most important lines of
sgerH conducted by the United
States department of agriculture in
the interest Of the cotton grower
IS the cotton testing work carried
on here in cooperation with the
textile department of Clemson Col
ssge. the object of the work being
III general to aid the grower to
produce the kind of cotton that.will
have greatest commercial value
because Of its, spinning, bleaching
and other qualities.
.rhe>cetton testing work is un-
der the general supervision of Viii
Lam Meadows. cotton tech
noIegist, and under the direct SUI
sssaryision Of William g. Blair. spe-
seialist in cotton testing, assisted by
b. Richardson, G.: e. Folk and
Cummings assistants IN
setson testing. Mr.. Meadows and
ar. Blair were formerly professors
s3s carding and spinning at the ag-
ricuItural college and Mr.. Folk is
"a graduate of this college. Mr..
cGEaa:lings is a graduate of the Lo-
.MelI Textile School and Mr..
Rena ardson received his training in
mechanical engineering at the
Massachusetts Institute Of Tech
snosogy All OF these men have
hat practical mill experience.
The work was commenced July
4f9l3, by the Bureau of Plant
Industry. United States department
es 4 sgFiculture. In 1915 it WAS
sIransferred to the Bureau of Mar
4ets and placed under the direc-
tian of a supervisory committee.
At the present time this project
..ssa part of the cotton marketing
division of the Bureau of Agricul-
tural Economics.
The cotton testing work is con-
dueted for the purpose of deter
mining the spinning and bleaching
qualities of different grades. varie-
sites and growths of cotton; to de-
stermine, in cooperation with the
Bureau of Plant Industry. the best
variefy of cotton TO grow in GER
tain localities, and to study the ef-
.ssct Of varying conditions of gin
ring, baling. compressing and
aancling Of cotton.
The Clemson Agricultural Col
fege was chosen for this work for
q number of reasons. 1t is locat-
eted close to one of the thriving mill
sections of the south. being about
fs:rty-six miles from Greenville
and twenty miles from Anderson.
IS. c.; is equipped with modern
m:n machinery to handle both card
ed and combed work. and has been
spending certain sums Of money for
the past several years in obtaining
!. .5.racsainery and instruments for the
purpose of developing a complete
cotton testing laboratory. DR.. w
II. Riggs president of the college
,and Prof. c. S. Doggett, director OF
The textile department, are giving
the government their hearty coop
reation and support in facilitating
the completion of the differen
4acfc
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-10-28
Cooperatives to Meet.

Louisville, KY. Oct. ga ma
tional convention of representa-
tives of cooperative marketing or
CARNATIONS of the United States to
be held at Washington. definitely
was decided upon at the initial
meeting here today of the Inter
Cooperative Conference Committee
composed of leaders from such
marketing organizations in the
United States and Canada. The
date for the convention was left
for determination Tuesday.
Consideration OF rural credits
legislation which was said to be
one of the chief matters scheduled
for action at the national copven-
ton occupied the major part of
the initial session of the commit
tee.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-10-28
Eton College Has Long Waiting

London. Oct. 9.-Eton college
will open this year with 1889 pu-
pills. the largest number which has,
been allowed to attend at one,
time. Last term 1,124 pupils were
enrolled which is nearly double
the 100 pupils allowed in pre-war
days.
During the last ten years the
numbers applying for admittance.
to Eton have been so great that
the faculty took steps to increase
the entrance requirements and the
cost Of tuition, but these measures
tailed to bring aboLt the desired
results. The college still has long
waiting list of applicants and is
fled for many years to come. The
practice is to enter a boy as soon
as he is born to make, sure of his
gaining admittance at the quail
flying age.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-10-28
CLEMSON.
DEFEATS
CAROLINA
Score 3 to 0LLargest
Crowd in History Of
the Eair

Columbia, Oct. 26.-Clemson
defeated Carolina at the State Fair
grounds today, 3 to Q, before the
largest crowd in the history of the
State Fair. At the end of the third
quarter the score was nothing to
nothing: Clemson made field goal
in the last quarter. taking the.
game, 3 to ..
Columbia, Oct. 26.-Carolina o..
Clemson @, first quarter.
First Half-Carolina O. Clemson
0. Biggest crowd in history OF
fair.
Final score 3 to 0. in favor OF
Clemson. Clemson kicked field goal
in the last quarter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-10-28

Columbia. Oct. 25.-Governor
Harvey has instructed Solicitor
Harris. OF Anderson. to appeal to
the Supreme Court the decision of
Judge Prince at Anderson Tues
day in ordering the release Of
Reed Shaw. of Anderson, paroied
convict whose parole the governor
last week ordered suspended. The
governor today stated that he pre-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-10-28

Jacksonville. Fla. Get. 20
Frank Rawlins. who with John H.
Pope, attorney. was convicted of
the murder of George H. Hickman.
a theatre man. in September of last
year. has confessed that Pope had
nothing to do with the affair.
Pope's attorney declared. Rawlins
and Pope were sentenced to life.
The state supreme court last week
refused Pope's request for a new
trial.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-10-28

Jacksonville, Fla. Oct. 2s--A
woman, who is suspected Of Ee;2g
the bandit who on Tuesday night
robbed Harry Atlas, local ousi-
ness man, on highway near this
city of eight dollars, bound him
and then took his automobile. was
arrested near Fernandina. Travel
5ers reported that they saw a man
.anc woman asleep in car at The
roadside. When arrested the couple
gave the name as Wilton but re-
fused to answer the sheriff's ques-
tons.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-10-28

London. Oct. 25.-The king has
council for today at
which the new ministers announc-
ed yesterday by Bonar Law will
take oaths and receive their seals.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-10-28

4 London. Oct. 25-The cabinet of
Bonar Law was sworn in at Buck
ingham Palace this morning. and
arnbers began to function imed-
lately as the new government.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-10-28

London. Oct. 24.-Prime Minis
ter Bonar Law held conference
today with William T. Cosgrave,
head of the Irish provisional gov
ernment, regarding Irish affairs.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-10-28

Atlanta, Oct. 24.-With officials
of the national organization in at
tendance the Southern regional con-
ference Of the Young Wcmen's
Christian Association met here to-
day with the object Of putting into
effect plans for work in this ter
ritoi'y which includes the territory
from Virginia, south to Louisiana,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-10-28

Columbia. Oct. 24.-The state
highway department announced
Monday night that the bridge over
the Edisto River, on state road No.
81. near Branchville, the Augusta.
Charleston highway, has been clos
ed for major repairs. The bridge
is in bad condition and the road.
will be closed probably for several
weeks. The highway officials an
nounce that detour by way Of
Branchville, Rowesville and Can
non Bridge is in passable condition.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-10-28
HOME DEMONSTRATIONS
DEPARTMENT
MISS CARO- TRULUCK,
County Agent.
Schedule for Week October :t
November 4.

Monday-Lone Oak H. D. c.
Tuesday-Salem Poultry Asso-
citation, Concord Poultry Associa-
ton.
Wednesday = Concord Poultry
Club.
Thursday-Providence G.. II. D.
c., Providence Poultry Association.
Friday-Brunson Poultry Club.
Jordan Poultry Club.
Saturday-Ohice.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-10-28

meeting of the South Carolina Cot
ton Manufacturers Association, at s
which an address will be deiiv-
cred by Senator:N B. Dial, ,....,,.7.s= -
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DeIphos (Kas.) teacher has "a
school but no pupils: This. says
the. boy. is as it should be. q.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-10-28
Have You Planted Green Feed for
Your Chickens?

Green feeds are very necessary
part of the hens ration and should
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-10-28

Athens, Ca, Oct. "a verdict
of not guilty was returned last
night in the case against Briggs
Carson, Jr.. charged with the mur-
der of Bennie White, a negro, last
summer.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-10-28

London, Oct. pa dozen of
the most prominent labor men of
the country met here today and de-
cided on the policy of the labor
party for the coming London ,mu-
nicipal and also the general cleo;
tions, but decided that the policy
be kept secret a day or two.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-10-28

I New Brunswick, Oct. 26-M Mrs
Jane Gibson, who claims to nave
witnessed the murder of Rev. Ed
ward w. Hall and Mrs. Eleanor
R. Mills, told a newpaper man she
had identified the map she gays
shot the rector and also Identified
the woman she asserts was pr esant.
/ Mrs. Gibson said she recently
recognized the man whose name
was called by a woman companion
during the killings while visiting
the district attorneys Office. She
said she knew the woman at the
murder scene and had seen her
since then.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-10-28

Washington, Oct. 24.-The resig-
nation of William r. Day. as as
sistant justice Of the United States
Supreme Court was rendered to
Presiden. Harding today and .ac.:
cepted. The resignation is effec-
tive November 14th
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-10-28

Louisville. Oct. 25.-Cooperative
marketing associations of tobacco
growers banded together today
through the agency of the Ameri-
can Tobacco Growers Cooperative
Exchange, an organization which
resulted from two days confer
ence here. w. 70. Wilson of Raj
eigh. y. G.. WAS chosen secretary
Of the organization.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-10-28

New Brunswick. Oct. 24.-The
name of the woman who is reput-
ed to have witnessed the double
murder Of Rev. Edward Hall and
his choir singer. Mrs. Eleanor Mills,
today became known. She is Mrs.
June Gibson, widow, who, with
her son. conducts a sixty acre farm
on the, Hamilton road in a sparse
ly settled section near here. She
is said to have told the investiga7
tors that she saw a man and ~wo-
man commit the crime. .,.s4i
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ferred not to make any statement
further in regard to the case At
this time, as he felt that the SUI
preme court would give Immediate
consideration to a matter involving
the executive. branch of the govern
nlent, and that any expression
from him at this time would be
untimely.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-10-28

London, Oct. 25.-"I will support
any party, any government that
pursues a policy of peace. economy
and steady progress, neither rev.
olutionary nor reactionary, and
does it efficiently Lloyd George
told coalition of Liberal members
of parliament at a meeting this
morning. In another part of his
speech he made the declaration
that Great Britain must pay
America all her debts" and urged
the unity of action between Great
Britain and the United States.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-10-28

: Egg Harbor, N. j.. Oct. 25.-
Two duck hunters today found the
body of John Ditch. an eighty
year-old hermit, whose life since
he moved into the woods near
here half century ago has been
a mystery. bitches death Is
equally mysterious. The hunters
found quantity of money in worn
bills in his pocket and a bank
book showing balance Of fifteen
hundred dollars in the Egg Harbor
bank.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-10-28

Toxic, Oct. 24.-yladiyos.ok is
paralyzed by a general strike in
volving operators and communica-
tions. but official wireless dis.
patches indicate that the situa-
ton otherwise is comparatively
tranquil.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-10-28

Columbia. Oct. 25. Another
candidate entered the lists for SUI.
perintendent of the state peniten-
tiary yesterday. when A. NJ. Scar
borough of Summerton declared
himself for the Office. Prospects
are that a half dozen Or more will
have announced before the election
takes place early in the legislative
session commencing next January.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-10-28

New Brunswick, N. j.. Oct. 20
County officials today resumed the
in the Hall-Mills
murder mystery. after a day spent
in going over the case with Wilbur
Mott. the newly appointed special
prosecutor. It was learned that at
yesterdays conference. Mott declar-
ed he would not go to the grand
jury for indictments yet.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-10-28

New York. Oct. 25.-Lloyd War
ren, head of the Beaux Arts
School of Architecture, jumped or
fell, to his. death today from a
window of his sixth floor apart
ment. He was 4S years of age
and lived alone.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-10-28

Washington, Oct. 25-Cotton
ginned prior to October 18th
amounted to 6,962,034 running bales
the census bureau reported today
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-10-28

Chattanooga. Oct a. Lee
Trimble. secretary Of the Chamber
of Commerce of Griffin. Ca. was
one of today's speakers at the con-
vention of Southeastern District
of the Associated Advertising clubs
of the world Officials, will be
elected at the afternoon session.
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constantinopIe, Oct. 24.-Com-
pietes resumption of relations be.
tween the Creek partiarchate of
and the Athens gov
ernment was announced by Arch
bishop Metaxakis. the patriarch. in
Phanar Cathedral yesterday, the
new king. George the ii was given,
the church's blessing.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-10-28

Washington, Oct. 24.-A cam.
paign to discourage the use Of
small sized Christmas cards and
envelopes has been inaugurated by
the postoffice department.
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nEw ORLEANS coTToM

Receipts. $4,000; Sales. 10000; Middtung.
14.19; Good Middling. 14.44.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-03
FiUe Married Men
Play Great Game.
On Butler Eleven
Pat Page Says Home Cook
ing Was Big Help to
His Squad"

The secret OF Pat" Pages sue
cess with his 1922 football squad
which won eight out OF ten games,
is now out! II came with the an
nouncement that Pages Butler
eleven had five married men on IL
and the coach hands a great deal
OF credit 10 the wives and mothers
OF his players for the success of the
past season.
a fellow usually takes care OF
himself better at home" Page said
He is not tempted 20 eat heavy
foods and pastries and his sleeping
hours are regular. We owe a great
debt 20 the wives and mothers OF
the Eoys on our teams for condition
ing. And good condition does a lot
TO win games"
AS proof OF the splendid condi-
ton Of the Butler squad. Coach
Page pointed 10 the fact that mem
bers OF the team did not take time
out or suffer injury IN the first sew
en- games played. One man was in
jured in each Of the DePauw and
Notre Dame contests. however.
The five married men on the var
sity are Captain Harry Duttenhaver
guard; Harold "FuZz" Hungate,
tackle; John Leslie, end: Joseph
Vickers, halfback and John Ferree,
fullback. Several members OF the
squad are sons of indianapolis fam
lilies and live at home.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-03
GEORGETOWN BEATS
LAFAYETTE ELEVEN
Upsets Dope by 1877 Win in
Post Season Game - Cen
ter Makes 75-Yard Run.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2.-(By 4.
P.)-Lafayette's powerful football
eleven was defeated here today by
Georgetown university. 10 10 7, in
the gruelling post season game. It
was the second setback the Easton.
Pa, collegians had sustained N
three years and was another of the
long list OF upsets that has marked
the 1922 season.
Two field goals, the first by Nal
ley from the 25 yard line and the
second by Flavin from the 80 yard
line furnished the margin os the
Hill Toppers' victory. The out
standing feature Of the game, how
ever. was a 70 yard run for
a forward pass near his own goal.
the Georgetown center sidestepped,
lodged and stiff-armed his way
touchdown by Werts. Interceptlng
through half the Lafayette team.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-03
OUANTICO MARINES
WIN SERVICE GAME
Defeat Army Eleven, l3 to L,
Before 10000 Spectators
at Baltimore.

BALTIMORE, Md. Dec. 2.-(By
a. PD - The Quantlco Marines
downed the Third army corps area
soldiers. I3 to 10. in their second
annual football game here this az
ternoou. before a crowd which
overtaxed the seating capacity Of
VenabIe stadium, estimated at 40
600. The game was hard-fought
throughout.
Sec'v Of War Weeks, Sec'y Of
Navy Dandy, Gov. T-inkle of Vir-
glnia. Gov. Richie OF Maryland and
scores Of high government officials,
army and navy officers and members
Of congress We're in the vast throns.
The contest s.gnalized he opening
Of Venable stadium. Baltimore's new
municipal amphitheater. Five
thousand marines. a like number Of
troops from the third cops area and
the first city troop from Philadel-
phia marched into the stadium after
parading through the city.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-03

take the place OF George Burns. e
reported 70 have offered $4,000 for
McHenry.
Mctenry's death was the result Of
an operation for the removal OF Z
tumor from the brain
The loss OF McHcnry recalls the
case OF Arnold Hauser OF the Cardi-
ma Hauser at a time when nc
was regarded as the greatest short
stop in the game was stricken down
by illness and was forced TO retire
from the game
McHenry, regarded as one Of the
stars OF the National League. SUI
fered a collapse during the middle
stages OF the 1922 season. A.. the
time OF his illness, however his con-
diuon was not regarded as being
serious and he was sent 10 his home
at Stout, O.. 10 recuperate.
Resting for three weeks. McHenry
apparently regained his health anJ
he rejO.ned the Cardinals on their
second eastern series IN July.
Manager Branch Hickey. however.
was satisfied that McHenry had no,
thoroughly recovered. He played
him in two games and after deliver
ing a base hit as a pinch hitter In
the game OF July 81 against Brook
Ign. was ordered TO return home for
the remainder OF the season.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-03
PLAYER Condemned to Die
Plays Baseball at Prison

SAN QUENTIN, Cal, Dec. -
Frank Lefty O'Doul pitcher for
the New York Americans. played
ball out of his element today but his
assistants remarked he viii not for
get soon the men ne played with or
the occasion Of the play.
1t was the annual hoid day ar san
Quentin peuitentiary-Lo Fouse-
ca. OF the Cincinnau Reds: Roy era
ham, BIZ Cunningham ou,delier
for the New York Giants. ard
ODoul were there 20 Judge athletic
events between the convict teams
inside the prison walls. Every con-
vict in the place excepting six were
permitted freedom 20 participate in
the games
The urges were quietly told that
no conversation was permitted with
the six silent men condemned 20 die
soon, but one OF the unfortunates
recognized O'Doul and asked a. a
special favor OF the warden that he
be permitted 90 play catch with
the famous O'DouI.
Warden James A. Johnson was
appealed 90 by the guards in favor
OF the condemned man. he granted
the request and iu one corner Of tls
yard. while the prison band played
and the ffty-yard dash held the cen-
ter OF attention. ODoul PLAYED
catch" with "a man soon face 20
death on the gailows for the mug
der Of a Los Angeles policeman.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-03
annual Football Banquet
For ''IriSk" Is arranged

South Bend business men VIII
honor the Fighting Irish" and their
pilot al a banquet at the oliver no.
tel wednesday evening. Coach
Knute X. Rockne and his football
squad viii be the honor guests. The
movement Is being sponsored by the
University club.
Frank E. Herring VIII preside al
the banquet Six acts OF vaudeville
have been engaged for the evening
among them being an act by Daw
and Russell. who FOE three years en-
teriained the Irish" at the annual
football banquet Many original
stunts are being planned
Among the guests viii be Thomas
Costello. al-American quarter back
for three years and now sports edi-
tor OF the Detroit News.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-03
CALIFORNIA STAR
DASHES 60 YARDS
TO WIN FOR WEST
Brick Muller's Run Enables
Western ''All-Americans"
to Trim East, 90.

COLUMBUS. o, Dec 2-(By A
P.)-"Brick" Muller. the University
OF CALIFORNIA; all-American end.
blocked a kick. scooped up the ball
and ran 90 yards for touchdown,
scoring a six 10 nothing victory for
the west over the east ia an aN-star
football game played here at the
Ohio State stadium today for the
benefit of local charities. The two
teams were made up OF former col
lege stars brought here by a local
committee for the game, which is
an annual event. and probably repre-
sented the greatest assemblage Of
gridiron stars ever gotten together.
In all. 10 men whose names had ap-
peared in various all-American selec-
tions, played on the two teams, one
OF which was made up OF former
members OF eastern college teams
and the other from players of west
ern institutions.
The western team. captained by
"Bo" Mcmillan, who starred at Cen
ire, included such players as Muller
California; Wick, Michigan; Wallace.
Iowa State; Eichenlaub, Notre Dame;
Crangle, Illinois; Goetz. Michigan;
Huffman. Bolen. Nemecek, Yerges
and Trott. Ohio State; Heldt and
Minnick. Iowa; Hanny. Indiana, and
Armstrong, Centre.
Peck Captains Losers.
Pitted against them and captained
by Bob Peck. former all-American
center at Pittsburg, was a team
which included: Ashbaugh, Brown;
Moseley, Yale; Fargo, Williams; Crit
fiths. Penn State; McLaren, Pitt;
Hogsett, Dartmouth; Vorys and
Jones, Yale; Fuller, Brown. Wilmer,
Princeton; Thurman, Virginia; Thur
man, Pennsylvania; Lea, Colgate, and
Roberts, Centre.
The Centre players. after a differ
ence of opinion as to whether the
school should be classified as an
eastern or western institution, were
split into cOntingents, the eastern
team taking Roberts and Murphy,
and the west, Mcmillan and ARM
strong.