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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-05
w Weevil Infesta-
ton Irregular
Weather Conditions Favorable
to Weevil Development
Continuation Of Control
Measures Advised

most striking feature in the boil
weevil situation is the irregularity
of the amount of infestation, not
only in the various counties but on
individual farms and even in single
fields" said Prof a. +. COpfaGi,
entomelegist, at the weekly boil
weeVil conference here today, after
heariang; reports from the field
specialists who were present for
the conference and from the coun-
ty agents over the state.
At the close ot the conference
the following statement was given
out.
The weather during the past
week, while hot, was moist and
generally favorable TO weeyil devel-
opment. It should be explained
thar hot and dry weather is the
weevirs worst enemy, but with the
exception OF a few localities we
have had no such weather during
the past week. Showers have been
frequent and the atmosphere moist,
which offset the benefits that would
have been derived otherwise from
hot weather.
The percentage of squares infest-
ed varies, as shown by the re-
ports, from small per cent. to SO
or 20 per cent. This condition
frequently is very misleading to
farmers who are giving the credit
of low infestation to one or other
OF the control measures they are
attempting, when as a matter OF
fact the infestatien was not there to
begin with. We knew this to be
the case, because there have been
accumulated over period Of years
a series Of most elaborate data in
experimental work showing what
results may be expected from one
or the other of these various control
measures under the best conditions.
Square collecting when done
thoroughly on the plant and on the
ground is still advised throughout
the Piedmont section, and in other
sections and areas where light
SQUARE infestation occurs.
Frequent shallow cultivation
should be continued so long as cot
ton does not sufficiently overlap
for this to be injurious.
1t is very necessary that the Ia
hor situation be controlled during
August for the purpose Of square
collecting and cultivation. Fail
ure to have labor available may
mean much loss.
Fruiting over the state generally
is very good. But it frequently
happens that individual farmers
have a small crop of fruit set at
this time, condition which would
hardly be due to natural conditions
but probably to poor soil and poor
seed. Itsmust be kept in mind that
good soil and good seed are two
things most necessary before one
may expect profit. from any 3oper-
alton for boil weevil control.
Frequently we are asked to- aa-
wise whether busting should be
undertaken where square infesta-
ton has reached upwards of SO per
cent. This depends on:
1. Whether the farmer is pre-
pared TO dust Immediately. If so,
then we advise him to aust, but
there is no time Left now to secure
dusting machinery and poison,
knowing that weevil dispersion is
about TO begin.
2. Wherever the busting sched-
ule has been begun it should be
continued with view Of reducing
these high infestations before the
dispensing begins.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-05
Auto License Taxes

Columbia; Aug. lMotors ye-
hicle registration for South Caro-
lima to date, including figures for
Jaly, was announced by the high
way department yesterday as fol-
lows: Automobiles, 81, ,119; trucks,
$3.50: trailers. II: motorcycles,
53e; dealers. 449; registrations or
transfers, 9S6.
3 The total fees collected from the
sales of licenses SO far have been
s766, ,S97sgs OF which s565,518.23
goes to the counties under the so
per cent. clause.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-05

Seme public men can be trusted
in all matters, and some think the
newspapers should be censored.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-05

9 People who clamor for more
privacy make a confession. No
body yearns to conceal his virtues.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-05

B AT times We fear that cipiliza-
ton is just a slow and painful pro-
tcess of aecumu1ating dead-letter
laws.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-05

!. About the only thing you can
say in favor of August is that il
doesn't inspire. any poets.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-05

Speed doesn't appeal to us, but
we would like to see a straw hal
given a fair chance on a good track
in a high wind.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-05

II his feet crowd his shoes too
tightly, rest assured his brain does
mt treat his skull that way.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-05

You may change the clock and
kid yourself, but you cant fool the
old stomach when, dinner time ar
rives.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-05

Taxes will be less when every
body realizes that the tax-dodger
is stealing from the pockets of
the taxpayer.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-05

The brides mother always feels
insulted if she observes the groom's
mother shedding tears at the we'd
ding.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-05

The distinguishing feature of q
republic is that it resents keep off
the grass signs.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-05

Another need of the times is a
fancy fly that will delight fish as
it delights fishermen.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-05

After being in America Is years
sa aisen has become a citizen. He
fbiAiss he viii ike the place.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-05

Whom the gods would destroy,
they first make Indifferent con-
cerning brake Innings.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-05

Vacation trips would be much
more pleasant if the first stop
wasn't the savings bank.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-05

They cali it good liquor new #
it has sufficient kick to make. one
forget how rotten:it is.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-05

Impossible happenings: 81 leave
my wealth" read the miser's viii,
ITO my dear nephew, who knows
how TO enjoy spending money"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-05

Despite Russian relief plans,
there is no reltefstrom Russia.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-05

:, The present theory of evolution
is that it affords considera bic free
for pubic men whe.
discuss it.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-05

:. - " .. -.
process Of tinAering with the tariff.
The reason the odd-fashioned girl
didn't call her beau daddy was
because he wasn't old enough TO
be her daddy. f..
Nothing makes a very good per-
son quite so mad as a rather bad
persons assertion that he is at
peace with his Maker.
|>ssf Now when you read that she
raised her eyebrows. you don't
know whether it means an express
sion of surprise or a bit or pencil
work
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-05

: Unfortunately, there is 40 way to
suspend the fans whose chief de-
light is to quarrel with rhe umpire.
Our civilization seems to BE a hit
tie more than a slow and painful
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-05

Hot-heads are a nuisance, Of
course; but lot Of people who
keep cool get their temperature
from their feet.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-05

IA skin you love to touch" on
closer examination, proves to have
been ret0uehed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-05

z Correct this sentence: The ae-
eused woman was beautiful, and a
jury OF men found her guilty"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-05

In America, culture consists
largely in the ability to translate
a bill of fare into terms of some
thing to eat.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-05
To-day's Best Jokes
and Stories

! and Stories |
Impossible happenings: .I leave
my wealth" read the miser's viii,
ITO my dear nephew, who knows
how TO enjoy spending money
The distinguishing feature of q
republic is that it resents keep-off-
the-grass signs.
. About the only thing you can
say in favor of August is that it
doesn't inspire. any poets.
+ People who ciamor for more
privacy make a confession. No
body yearns to conceal his virtues.
Some public men can be trusted
in all matters, and some think the
newspapers should be censored.
+ AT times We fear that cipiliza-
ton is just a slow and painful pro-
cess Of accommodating dead-letter
laws.
You may change the clock and
kid yourself, but you cant fool the
old stomach when, dinner time ar
rives.
The brides mother always feels
insulted if she observes the groon's
mother shedding tears at the we'd
ding.
Taxes will be less when every
body realizes that the tax-dedger
is stealing from the pockets OF
the taxpayer.
The present theory of evolution
is that it affords considerable free
advertising for public men who
discuss it.
Hot-heads are a nuisance. Of
course: but a lot Of people. who
keep cool get their Temperature
from their feet.
In america, culture consists
largely in the ability to translate
a bill of fare into terms OF some
thing to eat.
Correct this sentence: The ae-
eused woman was beautiful, and a
jury OF men found her. guilty.
IA skin you love to touch" on
closer examination, proves to have
been retouehed.
Whom the gods would destroy,
they first make Indifferent con-
seerning brake Innings,
T Vacation trips would be much
more pleasant if the first stop
wasn't the savings bank.
Another need of the times is a
fancy fly that will delight fish as
it delights fishermen:
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-05


TO handle
If the voters Will only see to it
! that the next senate and house
are made up Omen who haye
their hands free, who are not closely
allied to the big corporations and
who are not parttsans and special
pleaders for some particular de-
partment or institution Of govern
ment. then the next legislature,
will be in position to complete the
work begun by the last legislature.
and guarantee to US that tax money
is wisely spent and more fairly
raised.
| Last spring / was urged to be a
candidate for governor and advo-
cate these issues on the stump. It
is desirable to have these issues so
presented in the state primary CAM
paign, and it is being ably, done;
and it will be very helpful to have
a governor favorable to common
sense and practical economy. But
the place these issues are to be
settled is in the legislature. AS a
member OF the senate finance COM
mittee, l can at this time use my
experience in these matters to best
advantage there. But 30 member
or group of members can accom-
plish much unless the voters are
awake. and lay aside personal feel
ings, and local politics. and elect
broad minded. Independent men to
make at least a working majority.
You appear to be disturbed by
the criticism Of the special legisla-
tive com mittee that employed Grif-
fenhagen Associates. You refer to
the incident thatrit was called By
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-05

& The case growing out Of the IN
dictment is expected to be called
for hearing at the fal term Of the
the United States court, which
conyenes IN Pensacola on Novena-
bar s@
Evening star., 1922-10-22
Italy Unquiet
Over Outlook

II Monde Of Rome is uneasy about
possible reprecussions in Europe Of
the present conflict, and also on ac-
count of the difficulties which the
Russian-Kemalist treaty may cause.
1t says:
I'VE must not forget the existence
Of the alliance between Kemalists
and soviets. The question Of Con-
stantinople and the straits has not
been forgotten by Russia. Does not
this treaty between Kemalists and
soviets give the latter. If not the
right, at least the means, of inter-
vening in this century-old quarrel?
IF war were to break out again in
be possible to localize it. 1t is neces-
sary to speak openly and have the
courage of the truth.
ITALY has no secret interests in the
orient. She has no great mandates
In Asiatic Turkey. She always
warned Greece against an imperialis.
tic policy. On the other hand she
only made negotiations with the An
CORA government such as were fully
authorized by the Sevres treaty. Her
efforts for peace have been always
sincere, and she has always tried as
much as possible not to aggravate
things.
The treaties made until now have
only engendered jealousies. suspi-
cions, envy and desire for revenge.
Make peace as soon as possible lis
what we must do. Tomorrow it may
be too late
Evening star., 1922-10-22
American Business Mans Plan
For the Restoration of Europe

peal to political opposition impossible
on the part of those who might still
have fears on the subject.
"12. II France obtains these guar
antees she could save three billions u
year on her military budget. and by
reducing expenses connected with II.
balance her budget and avoid too
heavy taxation.
13. France. then saved financially.
would be able to follow the advice OF
the principal foreign bankers. would
in order to solve the question Of rep
the largest practically possible in
demnity from Germany.
IA. The danger of financial COL
lapse and of unbearable fiscal taxa
tion being averted. France could then
produce freely, and. her money being
stabilized, she could compete COM
mercially on the world markets.
"15. The question of Frances war
debts to America would no longer be
considered as a question of financial
life or death for France: it could be
treated effectively. A campaign OF
propaganda could be openly under
taken in America to convince the
American people that this debt is a
part of the expenses of a common
war; they must. therefore, be borne
in common and not by France alone.
"16. 1t is impossible, however. to
carry out this program unless France
receives guarantees which will give
her people every security
Evening star., 1922-10-22

the British government has made to
the Turks have in reality been made
to France. owing to the intense de-
sire of the British government not to
cause a breach In the alliance which
is regarded by all level-headed men
the peace of the world. Even the
most bitter opponents of Lloyd
George and his Palestine policy. in
cluding the gentlemen of the Morn
ing Post. who stand up for the Arabs.
not because they love the Arabs, but
because they dislike the Jews, even
they would rise up and break the
alliance with France rather than
yield Palestine to the Turks.
1T is rather unfortunate that Jews
need to be reminded over and over
again that their position in Palestine
Is secure. 1t is unfortunate, / say,
because it diverts our attention from
the one and only task which should
now engage the attention of the Jews
the world over-namely, the rebuild
ing of Palestine. In Carlsbad I met
many Of the men who are at the fore
front in the work Of rebuilding, the
men who are responsible for the ex-
penditure of the funds Of the Keren
Hayesod in Palestine. Their posi-
ton is very clear and simple. they
point to what the Palestine Founda-
tion Fund has already accomplished
in Palestine and they ask all intelli-
gent and fair-minded people to ex-
anime the record and to say II the
money has not been well used. They
ask all men who have any imagina-
ton to say what could not be accom-
plished II the Jews Of America-
and who else is there to whom they
can turn?-should make the Keren
Hayesod five and ten and fifty times
as strong as they made 1t in the first
year of it's existence.
II have come back determined to do
all can to the end that the Jews of
America shall make good these ex-
pectations."
Evening star., 1922-10-22

There is absolutely no ground for
the fear expressed by Jewish friends,
and the hope expressed by Jewish
enemies. that the position of Jewish
prospects in Palestine will in any
way be affected by the recent hap
penings in Turkey, is the opinion OF
Peter ]. schweitzer. chairman Of the
administrative committee OF the
Palestine Foundation Fund in Amer
lea, who returned last week to New
York after an extended stay in var1-
Gus countries of Europe. Mr..
schweitzer was present at the annual
conference Of the world Zionist or
ganixation in Carlsbad. where he was
a representative Of the Zionist or
ganization of America. In his ca
pacity as member of the economic
and financial council of the Zionist
organization he conferred with the
other members with regard to the
Palestine budget and the general
work for the Keren Hayesod.
During the past few weeks, SAID
NJ sohweat1er. "Nurope. has bseut i've
Evening star., 1922-10-22
BY HENRY w. BUM.
n HE following is brief summary of the
most important news Of the world for
the seven days ended October 81:

the seven Gays euueu OCtOUeT
UnY<Hd states of America.-As the Army
dirigible C-2, the biggest of the Army
"blimps" was being removed from her hangar
at Brooks Field. San Antonia, Tex. on October
II. there came 4 sudden gust OF wind. the
fabric Of the bag pulled loose from the
handling guys, the bag was swung against
the doorway and torn. Air rushed in.
making with the hydrogen gas an infammable
mixture. This was ignited by sparks from the
engine, there was an explosion and the
drigibie was quickly consumed by the flames.
Seyen men aboard (three omcers two ser
perter were one njured but not fatally The ae
cident is attributed by the commander OF the
ship primarily to imperfecton OF the fabric
After the terrible destruction of the Roma
it expected that thenceforth heium gas
(non-inflammable) would be used, ana Diesel
type motors burning crude oil. The c. used
hydrogen gas and gasoline motors.
courtesy. but not without certain emphasis,
declined our governments proposal Of a
tain provisions intended to suppress Snug
Cling of liquor from British territory tespe
the United States: in particular to contain
reciprocal provisions authorizing the author
of search Of vessels Of the other beyond the
three.mile limit of territorial waters to o. the
thirsts in the British note; The port author
tiles IN the Bananas ana bermuQdS nave Deen
instructed to exercise extraordinary vigilance
to prevent abuse of the British flag In
But twelve-mile limit? No!
The fourth annual convention Of the Amer
ican Legion was ,1:i held in New Orleans during
ing the hope that adjusted compensation"
passed by a vote of COL to a75. demanded the
removal Of Gen. Sawyer from the post Of chief
board. having shown himself by speech
and actions temperamentally unfit for the
At Newport. r. l.. on october IA Admiral
Sims hauled down his pennant and retired
has o received are not not in preporton pro to his great
deserts.
wireless telegraph messages were sent
the Atlantic the other day by of
Mr.. Langmuir's electron tubes in place of
alternators. Transatlantic telephony is now
through electron tubes further developed,
On October 16 Lieut.. Maughan. in an Army
meer at Men, at the
fastest speed (rate of 24s5 miles per hour
cepts the Hindus shot from British cannon at
the time of the great mutiny.
x ~
Great Brftnin-Lloyd George has resigned.
The conservatives had long been exceedingly
restive On Thursday Austen Chamberlain.
commons, summoned a meeting of unionist
members of parliament, hoping to get from
under Lloyd Georges leadership until after
general elections. Instead. by the astounding
ef 10 to
with the coalition liberals. fight the election
as an ndependen. party with its own leader
issue the leadership of Lloyd George, who
might have said without vainglory Il am the
The resignation of the unionist members of
Evening star., 1922-10-22

tion to opposing any modification of
the existing prohibition enforcement
laws, desires the election of a dry
Congress to put through several addi-
tional laws to aid the enforcement of
prohibition. One of these is the Ster-
ling bill placing all prohibition en-
forcement agents under the civil
service. If this Is done, 1t will take
these appointees out of politics to a
very great extent, 1t is held. This will
make for better enforcement of pro-
hibition. Politicians with wet" in
clinations will not be able to desiR-
nate men who they know will mot en-
force prohibition. Another MEASURE
the league desires put through Con-
gress would make the forging Of per-
mits a felony. A third would deport
aliens who violate the narcotic
and anti-liquor laws-it already has
passed the House.
The '.wets," it is admitted, do not
hope to win q majority in either
house at the coming elections. But
they insist that another two years
will tell another story. The "drys,"
on the other hand, point out that an
number Of states have
Of their own accord gone dry. that 1t
is inconceivable that Congress will
ever vote against. prohibition, which
has: been,ind6rssd-hy-the sta&eA
Evening star., 1922-10-22
Long-Distance Walker,
94, Would Start Again

Mark All. the famous tramp" who
set out on a S1s.0oo-mile walk when
in his seventy-third year. has
been admitted to Shirley Warren
Hospital. Southampton, says the Lon
don Express. He is now ninety-four
but still undaunted.
II was wagered $4,000 that I could
not walk the distance in twenty
years." said All. who is q native Of
Greenwich. II took it on, but I would
not do it again for all the wealth in
London.
'T have seen nearly all the world.
I have walked through Europe, Asia.
Africa, Australia and America-to say
nothing of twelve visits to every
county in England. You would not
find me resting here if had not been
knocked down by motor car and
had my foot injured. ] will start
again when I get wsllS .--.--.-
Evening star., 1922-10-22
Future of Jews in Palestine
Not Imperiled by War Events

ing under the cloud Of the threat of
another war. In common with the
rest of the people of Europe, and
even more than the rest, the Jews
were under very great apprehensions,
and considerable talk was INDUCED in
In various quarters, especially in
those hostile to Jewish and British
interests. that Great Britain would
be compelled to make one concession
after another to the victorious Turks,
backed as they are by the French
government. and that before long the
question Of the status Of Palestine
would come up and that the British
would be forced to yield this also to
the Turkish nationalists. On the face
of 1t this talk is utterly absurd, and
yet it has been sufficient to arouse
fears among some Of our people.
'T have had the opportunity. In
the course of my stay in England
and France, to confer with some of
the leading statesmen and with most
of the leaders of the Jewish people
and of the Zionist movement. In all
well informed quarters the idea, Of a
change in the status of Palestine Is
received with. ampAed surpriAe. They
point aout. that whatever concesstons