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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-04
Death of Mr.. John B. Ryan.

Wcdgefeld, Dec. 31.-This COM
munity was Saddened this morn
ing by the announcements of the
death at Il o'clock last night OF
Mr.. John e. Ryan, at his home
here. Mr.. Ryan had been un-
we'll for a few days but the end
came suddenly and unexpectedly
as his previous indisposition had
not been regarded as OF a serious
nature. Nh Ryan was Si,;ty-siN
years old. He has been engaged IN
the mercantile business in Wedge
field for the last thirty years and
was actively in the discharge OF
this business up until the time OF
his death
He is survived by his vile who
was Miss Mamie McLaurin. eldest
daughter OF the late Dr.. II. j. Nc
Laurin. by one brot:1cr, Nr. Jam' $
Ryan. Of Columbia: c:.c sister. Mrs.
lanes NJ Caldwell. of Barnwel:
s.. sons. Ncssrs Gerald D.. OF Co
lurlbia: Julian H. of Mullins: Viii
lis .. and James Hugh OF Wedge
.'iel1,. and Frances Navlrr and
Mansfield Ryan Of Clemson College,
;nd one daughter. Miss Elizabeth
Ryan OF Columbia.
The funeral services Will be he'll
from his late residence near
Wcdseficld at $50 o'clock sunday
a:tcrl.oon and the body inferred at
,la ccn!etcIv OF The Presbyterian
church II WedScfic!d.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-04
Heavy Tell Taken
By Celebration
Discharging Of Firearms IN
Streets Contributes to
Fatalities

New orleans, Jan. 1.-Threc per
sons shot and killed, a policeman
probauly fatally wounded, one man
killed when run down by an auto
mobile one man drowned. Il per
sons reported shot and six others
injured in various other accidents.
We're the toll of New Orleans New
Years celebration as reported by
the police Thirty-five men We're
arrested for discharging firearms
within the city limits.
Mounted Patrolman Elmo Evans
was shot and probably fatally
wounded when he attempted 10
arrest two negroes for firing a re-
volver. When he ordered them TO
surrender they turned their
weapons on him.
Sam Ostrich, a saloon proprietor,
was arrested. charged with the
killing OF Robert McCloskey. Il
years old. who was walking in front
Of his place. Ostrich is said to
have also killed negro and wound
ed a White boy who was with Nc
Closley.
Ernest Mcdonald, negro. was
si,ot and killed by another negro
following an argument.
Fred Carmonsin, 65. deck han:l
on the towing steamer. Bosbell,
was drowned IN the Mississippi riv-
er when he attempted to walk
across 9 narrow plank from the
wharf TO his vessel
John Hertz, was knocked down
and killed by al automobile which
the police say had been stolen.
Miss Anita Basco was struck III
the eye by bullet said to have been
fired by a negro. Her condition
was reported serious.
Three small boys We're injured
and several others had narrow es-
capcs when an improvised cannon
made from iron pipe exploded
Most Of those shot were hit by
stray bullets
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-04
Geo. S. Jackson
Died Oh Tuesday
Prominent as Borer of Ar
tesian Wells All Over the
State

(Oraageburg Times and DemocraD
George S. Jackson, one of the
Oldest borers of artesian wells in
this state and who had bored wells
in this county and every section of
South Carolina. and who lived here
some time ago, died at his home in
Charleston Tuesday evening at s
o'clock after being confined TO his
bed for week For a number Of
months he had suffered with stom-
ach trouble. He was 10 years Of
age.
The deceased was the son Of Eli
and Mrs Magnolia Jackson, who
live near Elloree. They and the
following survive: r. l.. Jackson.
OF St. Matthews, John \. and w. Z.
Jackson. of Elloree, II. O. S. Jack
son. cf Florence. and Mrs: c. W.
McGrew. of Sumter. He leaves a
widow who. before marriage was
Miss Hodge. Of Charleston, but 40
children. He was brother Of the
first wife Of James D. Oliver, of this
CITY. Mr.. Jackson lived near Ell
loree some time ago and lived IN
this city a while. He followed the
well boring business practically al
of his life, having entered that pro-
fession when II or IS gears OF
ase. He has made his home in
Charleston off and on for the past
eight or ten years. The deceased
was we'll read and kept abreast of
events.
Funeral services were held at
the CID burying ground near Ell
lorae Thursday afternoon at 2
o'clock by Rev. ". a. Caush, pas
tor Of the Elloree Baptist church.
The remains were laid to rest in
the family burying ground in
sight Of the home Of his parents.
a large crowd attended the fun
eral services anG beautiful flow
ers were laid on his grave.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-04
HEMBERT-EDE.NS

DalZell. an. 1.-Wednssd} " az
ternoon Of last week at. O'Clock Il
very pretty wedding was so:.rinized
at the home of Mr.. aad Mrs. 4. J.
Drogdon. when their daughter, Miss
Emma Rosalie Rembert. became
the bride Of James Mitchell Edens.
both CT this community
The parlor was tastily decorated
with vines and nnistletoe. ard green
and white candles. The ceremony
was performed by the Rev. j. n.
Martin, pastor Of the bride. and the
wedding march was played b. Miss
Leila Dinkins Only the members
Of the Immediate families were
present. The ont Of town guests
were Mr.. and Mrs. W a. Thomas
and children Of Chadbourn. y. c..
and J. Z. EdcnS Of Columbia.
The youthful bride was pretty in
a suit of blue tricotinc with acccs-
sories to match. She was a student
Of Flora Macdonald college enter
ing only last September. The
bridegroom is a progressive young
farmer Of DalZell
The couple left soon after the
ceremony amid a shower Of rice
for short trip after which thcy
will be at home TO their friends near
DalZell
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-04
City Schools Will
Reopen Wednesday
\ Full Attendance is Expected
For the First Day

The public schools Of the city
viii reopen on Wednesday Of this
week at the usual hour. 3:45. 1t
is earnestly desired that there may
be a very full attendance on the
opening day of school. Just be-
fore the Christmas holidays very
strenuous efforts We're made To
have an excellent attendance on the
part Of the pupils. These efforts
ret with great success and in quite
a number of the classes the at
tendance was really remarkable.
While working UP a sentiment for
unusual attendance just before the
holidays. the teachers constantly
impressed upon the pupils the
necessity of being on hand on the
first day Of the re-opening Of tae
schools after the Christmas holl-
days. = full days work will be
done on that day and the teachers
wish every pupil to get the benefit
OF that days work.
In urging the pupils to have eS-
cellent attendance and in c1.:-
n1endinc them for the results bet3r"
the holidays the superintendent re-
Quested tE2t the pupils should con-
vcy to their parents his cordial
congratulations for their conStruc-
tive cooperation. In order that
a school may accomplish anything
worth while it is essential that the
home and the school should active
ly and sympathetically cooperate.
The cordial cooperation that we
have in Sumter was shown III the
remarkable attendance records
that We had before the holidays.
The schools are, Of course, expect
ing the same cooperation fer the
opening day Of the New Year.
There are many classes that IRE
very ambitious to have 100 per cert
attendance on the opening day AID
it is. eagerly desired that their AM
bitions may be gratified.
Conditions for excellent school
work before the holidays we're
never before more favorable. The
weather was Of unusual eXcellcncr.
and the health Of the children was
exceptionally good. 1t is hoped
that these favorable conditions may
continue and that the Spring ses-
sion may be marked for the ef-
fectiveness OF its work. The mid
year examinations Will begin on
January 18th ard from the open
ing day Of school until that day
the interest of the pupils in their
work will be keyed up TO its high
est possible point.
The superintendent desires to
take advantage of this opportunity
to express to the parents. tae
teachers. and the pupils his sincere
best wishes for a very happy New
Year
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-04
PaXvilIc News Items.

Paxville. Dee. 3O.-With large
congregations at the churches and
sermons attuned to the spirit OF
the se2sor, Christmas da: was
characterized here by an atmos-
phere Of good cheer and genuine
happiness. Coming on the Sab
bath. the day nrecluded noisy fcs-
tivities. but put no camper on the
quiet rejoicing that marked its OBJ
servance in every paxviile home.
Families gathered around bounti-
full boards and felt thankful that
in this land Of plenty the specter
Of want does not hover around.
Misses Ethel Corbctt and IVA
GeddinGs. teachers at Spencer. y.
c.. are spending the holidays at the
homes Of their parents.
Nrs. Annie IIerlong returned on
Tuesday from a visit with her
daughter. Mrs. Alex T. Rodgers. at
kinsstrec
Mrs. L. =. Ferguson and little son
of Sharon are spending awhile with
her sister. Mrs j. w. Minis. Jr
Mr.. Willian Smith of Washing
ton. d. c., is on q few days visit
to his sister. Mrs. Jesse r. Sprott
Mr.. T. r. owen Of Adams Run
is spending the holidays with his
family.
Mrs E.lma Tisdale and son. Will
Liam Edward. are visiting at the
home of Mr. Z. s. Geddinss.
Soldiers Joe Cutter. Mac Daw-
kins and Marion Rarwick Of Camp
Bragg are visiting at their respcc-
tive homes.
Miss Pearl Eroadway of Green
swamp is spending the Christmas
vacation at her home near town.
Her school viii be open mex. Mon
day
NJ. ana Mrs. Graham Gcddings.
Of Clemson College are visiting
fheir fa".ilies here.
Nh T. e. fradhanl. Of Mullins.
spent 4 few DAYS this week with
his sister. Mrs. l.. Weinberg.
Miss; sue Sarott of Manning. has
been visiting AT III" home of her
brother NJ. Jesse Spro;t.
MI and Mrs. W:}d" COX. of Flor
encc are Visiting at the home Of
Mrs. Mary y. Mcleod.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-04
Hacocd News and Views.

Rerrbert Dec. 30.-On JaSl
night, December 20 one OF the
splendid young men our commun-
ity has produced, Edwards Par
ker Sanders, was welded to the
attractive and cultured young
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Edwin
Rembert, Miss Addie. May theirs
be long useful and happy life.
Mr.. Victor L. Emanuel, who has
been spending some time with
friends in our community leaves in
a few days for California to under
take for the Standard Oil people.
In company with his mother,
Mrs. Crawford Sanders, Mrs. Ar
thur Mead OF Waynesville, \. c..
anE our own Miss Courtney Atkin-
son, Haynsworth Sanders Of Ha-
good. at home from school in
Spartanburg, Master Crawford and
Henry Jackson Of Horatio dined
with us Tuesday last.
Your correspondent together
with Mrs. H. c. Bethea and Mrs.
w. J. Spencer spent pleasant day
Wednesday gone with Mr.. and Mrs.
J. Russell Atkinson. Take our
word FOR it, the dinner was fine.
the turkey splendid. We are minus
some buttons. that's al.
Miss Frances Moody. daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. T. r. Moody, at home
from school in Charleston, is IN
our midst for the holidays.
Harris Sanders and Jas. Thomp-
son, Clemson boys and fine fellows.
are at home for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. H. Lenoir Of
Camden, S. c., with Miss Bessie
Lenoir Of Washington, D. c.. look
ed in on US Thursday.
Professor Harold Langtry, an
experienced teacher from Pampli-
co. S. c.. is spending the holidyas
with Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Jackson.
We had the pleasure Of meet
Ing at Hagood the other day, DR..
and Mrs. Jesse Jackson Of South
Carolina University.
Misses Emma James Of Horatio.
and Leonard James of Rembert
spent the 9th with Miss Lalla
Spencer.
Hiss Emma Allen, Columbia. was
III our midst from Saturday 24th
until Monday afternoon.
Then there is thar lady (Did !
say man? Maybe noD. that dips
into the conversation, be the sub
iect what it may, as deep as the
sea, the discussion CT breathless
intrcst. when he. perhaps. with an
IS" before it. does not know "b'
from bulls foot about it,
All some folks gave this Christ
mas was dry grin. Is that you?
Say, have YOU any children? No.
But YOU have grandchildren. eh? DO
tell the company about them, how
sweet, bright, smart. good, etc.
they are l: is SO interesting. and
people will listen by the hour. They
never tire of hearing it.
Young Richard Roach, colored,
while cleaning oar a well for r. f.
Atkinson today sustained serious
injuries from 4 rock falling on his
head.
Rev. e. ". Reynolds. your city.
will preach at High Hill BAPTIST
church on the second Saturday in
January at $50 p. M
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-04
Wilson's Birthday.

G'ronl the Philadelphia Ledger.
It is already evident, and Will
become more so, that Woodrow
Wilson is not as other eX-presidents.
After Grants time ex-presidents
were generally by the world forgot.
unless somebody started a third
term boom Roosevelt was an eN-
ception 10 the rule. as TO all rules,
but he differed from the place
Wilson holds in that he made his
own place for himself. while the
place that is being made for Will
son is being made without the
slightest effc:; on that statesmans s
part. There is something Bra
hamanical about it Nothing like
il mas been seen in the United
States since they ears Of Andrew
Jackson's retirement at the Her
nlitagc
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-04
Death of Father o'Donnen.

A telegram was received Friday
afternoon by Mr.. D. W. Cuttino
announcing the death Of Rev. Will
liam p. O'Donnell at Scranton, Pa.
Friday afternoon. after a brief ILL
ness. Father O'Donnell was the
elder brother Of Mr. Neill O'Don-
nell and was the. rector of the
large and important parish Of
Scranton. Mr.. .O'Donnell, who has
been in Baltimore for several weeks
on account of the serious illness
of his cousin, Miss Cecile O'Don-
nell. was summoned to Scranton
when his brother became critically
ii! few. days ago, and was with
him in his last hours.
The funeral services were held
at Scranton at 10 O'Clock Monday
morning.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-04
Berkeley Sheriff
Shot by Negro
Sheriff Dennis Taken to Char
lesion Hospital in Serious
Condition

Charleston. Jan. Lee Harper.
negro, who shot and possibly IA
tally wounded Sheriff Walter NJ.
Dennis OF Berkeley county at Bon
neau late yesterday afternoon. was
arrested about 4 O'Clock in North
Charleston. Harper had evaded
the posse which hunted him last
night and came to North Char
lesion on Seaboard train this af-
ternoon. The arrest was made by
Rural Policemna Burton. Sheriff
Poulnct was in this territory to-
day also on the lookout for Harper,
but had left when Mr.. Burton
made the arrest. Harper admits
shooting the officer.
Sheriff Dennis is in serious con-
dit;on. An operation was perform
ed shortly after midnight last
night. Immediately after the patient
had been brought to Riverside in
iirmarE-. The operation was sue
cessful. bat there is a threat Of
blood poisoning. which is causing
some apprehension.
When Harper was arrested Eerk-
eley county officers requested that
the prisoner be turned over 70
them. There was fear that a lyn-
ching might result il Harper were
taken back to Moncks Corner, and
before making decision Sheriff
Poulnut called Governor Cooper
over the long distance telephone.
The chief executive ordered the
Charleston sheriff to hold Harper.
and the negro is being held in the
Charleston Jail
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-04
NEGRO Steals Hides.

Saturday night the business place
OF Mr.. II. * W2ddell on Liberty
street was broken into and hides
and furS valued at about 500
stolen. This morning a negro at
tempted to realize money on the
hides hy selling them to Mr. Aver
buck The police got hot on tn"
,rail but he negro has managed
TO thus far cvade the long arm Of
thc. Law. 1'h,, hides We're recovered
and returned 10 Nh Waddell
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-04
Party for Miss Esther Harby.

A lovely little party was given
Thursday afternoon in honor Of
Miss Esther Hardy of New York by
Miss Marsuerite Hardy at her home
on Church street Heart Dice was
played, prizes being won by Miss
Ruth Lyon and Miss Catherine
Mckagen. a salad course was serV-
ed followed by cake and hot choc-
olate ~ =
Those enjoying the afternoon
were: Misses Ruth Britton, Mary
Alice White, Lydia Ryttenbergs
Ruth Blanding. Catherine McKag-
en-, Jaunita Weeks, Ruth Lyon,
Esther Hardy, Doris Moses; Coz
'rinne McKelvy, Anra Hardy, Cor
nelia White and Armida Brunson..s
An island is a small body Of. land
entirely surrounded by internaton-
al complications.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-04

Mr.. w. R. Scarborough Of Bish-
opville spent the day in town on
business.
Rev. j. S. Hartzell, Of Cheraw,
was in the city for a few hours
Sunday afternoon en- route home
from Statesburg where he conduct
ed services in the Church OF the
Holy Cross Sunday morning.
The holidays are over for the
college girls and boys and they will
be back at work within a day or
two.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-04
Scale Family Holds Reunion.

An old fashioned Christmas fam
i,y reunion took place at the homo
OF Mrs Mary a. Seaio on Broad
street when all of her brothers, sis
ters. children. grandchildren. nieces
and nephews were gathered togcth-
cr orce again or Monday. Dccom-
ber 26th There We're eighteen
present at the Christmas dinner
and during the afternoon after the
arrival OF the nieccs and nephewS
and othel' lnembcrS Of Mrs. Scales
famil" the number pre>;>:.; in the
home OF Mrs. Scale was increased
to thirty-seven. Ono sister present
at this reunion, Mrs. Seale had
no; seen for OYER ten years
Among The members Of the Scale
family present Were: Mrs. Fox of
Lexington and Mrs ". G. Folk Of
Dahell Sisters Of Mrs. Scale, Mrs
c. G. Myers. of iIasood J. d
Myers OF sumter: brothers of Ms
Scale and hel. children. MeSsrs.
W J.! ] H., and Edward Scale OF
Sumter. Mrs J. y Owens Of Sumter
and Miss Pearl Scale Of Whining
tor. \. c. Mrs J J Myers of Con-
Saree was also present
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-04
Adams Sanders.

On Saturday evening at C:30
o'clock, at the Salem Baptist par
SonaSe, Miss Ruby Adams and Nh.
Eugene Sanders We're united in
marriage, Rev. f. w. Reynolds
performing the ceremony that
made this happy young pair one.
There We're a few Of the friends
OF the contracting parties present
10 witness the happy event, and to
Wish the fortunate pair the very
best of luck. Immediately after
the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. San
ders lef. for Charleston for a few
days of honeymooning, after which
they VIII be at home to their
friends in Sumter.
May the blessings Of joyous life
follow this young pair wherever
their pathway Of lie may lead.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-04
pAGE3s5

that Of adequate appropriations for:
Winthrop and urge these men 20
support heartily both of these
With this Illustration before us.
and it is only one Of many that
could be given. the statement that
the Winthrop girl is rendering ef-
fcient service to home, school.
church, and state may be reiteratz
ed with emphasis.
What is South Carolina doing TO
support winthrop College, the one
institution chartered for the higher
education OF young women? She
appropriated so little in 1920 that
the trustees and President Joln-
son had to give their individual
notes to prevent the doors of the
college closing in November, 1920.
How was the college treated in
1921?
She was given almost $4,000 less
than in 1920 ar told that any un-
expended balance left from this In
adequate appropriation might be
used to cancel the debt OF honor in
Cured in the effort to prevent the
calamity Of having Winthrop close
her doors and send her more than
1,00C students home.
In comparison with what has
been done for the higher education
Of men the state has never been
generous with Winthrop College.
,, For the permanent plant she has
appropriated during the .thfrty-six
years Of the life Of the college only
q little more than 100000. She
has been appropriating for men at
the University for. more than q
hundred years, for men at the Cit
adel-with some years OF interrupt
tion-since 1912, and for men at
Clemson since 1880. In the past
three years there has been appro-
priated FOR one Of these mems in-s
stitut;oas, $500, ,00G-for a new home,
almost 100000 more than the sum
total appropriated during the entire
life Of Winthrop for permanent inn
provements The men were given
none too much. The Winthrop
daughters Of the state rejoice in the
development Of the state institu-
| tions for their brothers. But why
the discrimination when appropri-
ating for the great institution es-
! tabiished for the higher education
Of women? Why appropriate more
than three times as much for men
as for women? Why refuse to -ap-
! propriate money for new teachers
at Winthrop where 1872 more stu
dents are enrolled this year than
! last, and where practically as many
students are enrolled as in all three
Of our mems institutions, and not
] withstanding the refusal made
Winthrop, appropriate several
! thousand dollars for new teachers
! in a mans institution?
Why refuse TO equalize the sal.
aries Of men and women at VIM.
throp because it would mean an in
crease in salaries for the. women,
and, then turn around and vote,
money to increase the salaries OF
! Tlell III SO-1-e VI oU1 SlAlS 1SA>tft~-
tons? a..-s.
Why refuse to continue the con-
struction Of a teachers home at
Winthrop thus forcing about fifty
or more women to secure boarding
places olt in town-most difficult
> and expensive thing to do anywhere
in the state-yet, having refused
this, vote 100000 to continue COR
struction at one of our mems In
stitutions and $4,000 for repairs at
another? Why exempt mans IN
stitution from turning in its fees
and require Winthrop to turn in
hers?
The thing that 1000 Winthrop
daughters do not understand is the
discrimination.
70
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-04

Shanghai, Jan. l-Serious trou-
Bile between sailors from Italian
and American warshipS developed
mere when a band Of Italians at
tackled American bluejackets in a
cafe Five Americans sustained
knife wounds. two are seriously
wounded. The attacks We're the
ou,srowth OF a uiG;ns cafe brawl.
the Americans are declared to have
been unarmed. All shore leaves
from war craft have been suspend
tJ
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-04

Baltimore. Jan. Archbishop
Curley in his new year sermon criti-
ciZed the leading international
statesmen for what he said was
their failure to apply Christian
principles in the armament lini-
tation conferences.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-04

When .hc wire Sizzles like that
yol ean'i tell whether il is a static
condition or central chewing gum.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-04

Even railroad bandits recognize
spheres of influence. They never
attack dining cars
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-04

The horse is passing and so are
tht. autos always
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-01-04

a fetching costume is any cos
tune that viii fetch Il il!an.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-06-29
NEGROES ACQUITTED
ON THEFT CHARGES

Lee Lemons. and VIII Bird Legs"
Wyatt. negroes, were acquitted Of
charges or receiving stolen property in
Butchers justice court Wednesday af-
ternoon. The two negroes were arrest.
ed about two weeks ago following the
burglarizing Of a car of meat on the
Santa Fe tracks here. Several hundred
pounds of meat, including shipments Of
bacon, lard and sausage were taken
from the car according to officers.
Failure Of the state to draw up pro-
per complaints that would tend to
show exactly what had been stolen and
from whom the shipments had been
made were the grounds set out by the
court in dismissing the charges. Off
GERS who made the arrest still maintain
that the negroes are guilty. Two other
negroes will be arrested soon in connec'
ton with the same robbery. officers say
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-06-29

Amen is one OF the Oldest dietes Of
the ancient Egyptians and one Vt their
chief gods.