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The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1922-03-29
POSTMASTERSHiP SEEMS
FAR FROM SETTLED
Meeting OF State Central Committee
Results In Deadlock. Two Mem
bers OF Committee For Moore And
Two For Leonard.

The meeting of the Republican
State Central Committee yesterday
afternoon at the office of former Con-
gresham Andrews for the purpose OF
recommending a candidate for the
Postmastership at Cambridge de-
veloped the fact that the Committee
is equally divided two members,
Messrs Andrews and Crocheron, be-
ing for A1onZo NJ. Moore while the
other two members, States Attorney
Marine and Emory Clash (colored)
were for William H. Leonard.
1t is reported that on, the hrst
ballot Messrs. Andrews and Croch-
eron voted for Mr. Moore; Mr.. Ma
rine for farmer Clerk of the Court
William H. Medtord and Clash for
Mr.. Leonard. On the second ballot
Messrs. Andrews and CrOcherOn con-
tinued to vote for Moore while Mr..
Marine went to Clash and supported
Mr. Leonard.
The outcome of the struggle seems
uncertain at this time although many
of former Congressman Andrews
friends state that he will simply
recommend Mr.. Moore and demand
the right, by reason of his position
as a former Congressman, to have
his candidate named.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1922-03-29
Communication

Mr.. Editor: -
1t is not my desire to burden you
with my communications but really L
feel the matter of adequate schools
is so vital to the interest of Cam
bridge and other districts of our
county that the matter should not be
permitted to take long rest because
of the old bugaboo of higher taxes.
With Dorchester County on an
eighteen million dollar taxable basis
and only owing about half a million
dollars, the county's financial posi-
ton. The two hundred thousand
dollar floating Indebtedness that &C
crued during the unprecedented war
period during which time the pre-
war purchase power of dollar was
reduced to about thirty-ive cents and
during which time even though the
traffic was many times heavier than
ever before the roads were kept in
good condition, is really very cred
liable showing and one of which
every citizen of the county should be-
proud.
Now as to our present needs, there
is no question in my mind as to what
should be done. Build high school
in Cambridge as quickly as possible
and such other schools in Cambridge
and other districts of the county as
we need and keep up our roads.
These public needs are vital and must
be taken care of. l know to take
care of same requires money and
money means taxes and does not the
tax payer get the benefit as well as
the public as a whole? Who will
question the fact that the tax pay
ers as a whole receive more in this
way of benefits from taxes than they
pay out in the way of taxes? IL
other words, reap more than they
sow With our five hundred miles
of county roads to keep up under the
wear of the modern heavy traffic. the
County tax rate will never be low and
the citizens of Dorchester County
might as we'll realize this and be Will
ing to meet the tax requirements for
public needs that are absolutely i'm
perative, otherwise the results VIII
certainly prove disastrous.
repeat, the financial condition OF
our county is splendid, regardless of
the claims of the calamity howlers.
believe the integrity and honesty OF
our Board of County Commissioners
and our Board of Education are
above reproach and 1 do not believe
any previous Board of County Com
missioners or Board of Education in
my time have ever knowingly mis-
used the Countys money and L feel
that our public officials must have
more real cooperation on the part
of our citizens if we would have them
render US successful service and do
hope that our citizens who are OPP
posed to the vital modern needs of
our Town and County will have
change of heart.
Yours very truly,
ALBANUS PHILLIPS.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1922-03-29

To The Editor OF THE Daily Banner.
Dear Sir:
The local correspondent for the
Baltimore American would like to
state that he is responsible for the
article appearing in that paper last
week which stated that prohibition
does not prohibit 7in Cambridge.
What more proof is needed than the
fact that only last week man dled
from the effects caused by drinking
some beverage sold in violation OF
the Prohibition Laws, and another
man was sentenced to serve six years
in the Penitentiary for selling such
beverages? Sheriff Wheatley has
found a still, twenty gallons of mash
and five gallons of corn whiskey, IN
the co1ored district of this city. Is
there a man in Cambridge who will
say that this is the only still III
operation in this vicinity? Is not
this conclusive proof that liquor is
plentiful here?
Within the past ten days or so,
one gentleman has stated that he
counted while standing at one place
on Race street, as many as twenty
SlSnI DSISOHS w III w VI u1uNA SAAN 49,
fluence of liquor, and they all seemed
to be coming from the same vicinity.
About the same time in the week
the Banner" stated, that another
gentleman told a representative OF
that paper that a boOtlegger dlspos-
ed of his stock of liquor practically
upon one of the streets of Cambridge
not far distant from the center of the
city. A lady residing upon one of
our busiest streets stated that she
saw five men under the influence OF
liquor in front of her residence last
Saturday night One of the city's
most prominent men was asked IL
he wanted liquor and told that
quart would be supplied him within
fifteen minutes after placing the OIL
der.
Two gentlemen of the city have
sent labels soaked from bottles con-
tanning f1avoring extracts and per
fumes, labelled IS and Sc per cen
alcohol and even in one case the bot
ties themselves, to the prohibition Oh
ficers, but nothing has come OF 1t.
The articles published in the Bal
timore American was not written
with the intention of casting ridicule
upon the local authorities, or accus-
ing them of malfeasance in any way,
but merely to throw light upon the
LIQUOR traffic which is going on under
the very nose of every citizen of this
city, and it is high time that some
thing be done to stop it, if Cambridge
is to hold her respect as law abid-
ing city If we are to have prohibl-
ton mot discussing the wisdom or
foolishness of it. as that was settled
when it became incorporated into the
law of the natiom why not let it be
D. prohibition that is real, and not a
mockery?
Yours very truly,
JAMES A. McALLISTER,
Local Correspondent for The Baltl-
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1922-03-29

sweet potato patel! as it carries dis
case. Black Rot lives in the soil as
we'll as in the seed and the best of
seed planted in infected soil will
show some Black Rot but not as
much as if poor seel were used.
Black Rot can Ne eliminated III the
soil by the practice of rotation.
By following these directions care
fully and using every precaution, any
farmer in Dorchester County can get
rid of Black Rot in the course of
three or four yeas and save himself
hundreds of dollars.
rHIfNIrFV AGENT
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1922-03-29
Public Sale
Household Effects

The undersigned will sell at public
sale at his home. No. 200 Choptank
aNenue. commencing at l 2. NJ. on
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1922-03-29
Yours very truly,

JAMES A. McALLISTER,
Local Correspondent for The Balti-
more American.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1922-03-29
CONWAY TEARLE IN
1.-THE MAN OF STONE"
AT The ARCADE
A Powerful Drama OF Love And Adj
venture In Arabia,

The Arcade Theatre is scheduled
to show the big Selznick spectacle,
THE Man OF Stone" starring Con-
way Tearle for two days, beginning
today. Always good, Selznick's pro-
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1922-03-29
SPECIAL NOTICE

Stanley's Minstrel will make their
first appearance at Matthew's Opera
House, March 30th, 1922. The pub
lie is cordially invited and we are
making special preparations for our
white friends and we will entertain
Won with our first class music and
songs.
GEO. e. STANLEY Mgr
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-28

what happens to me now, but l am
curious to know what made you sus-
.pect me at first
"The calibre of the pistol used ;"
he replied. It was distinctly a
woman's weapon; Mrs, Vane was the
ruthless, predatory type who if she
turned sex outlaw would be the nat
ural enemy Of all women; you were
the only other feminine tenant in
the house and you made contradict
tory statements. When | found the
bullet hole in the canvas | knew
the shot must have been fired from
just outside the window, the fire
escape being the only means of access
and the choice lay between you and
Mr.. Griswold. He would not have
paid blackmail to her all these years
if he had meant to run his own neck
into a moose by eliminating her, SO
when started West we were pretty
sure of our ground, Sergeant Craig
and l."
But the steps we heard on the
stairs" Professor Semyonov ex-
claimed.
They were those of Mr. Girls
void ascending and moment later
Mr. Ladd descending" Barry re-
marked. "Chief, l think our case is
finished"
May I speak," Professor Sem
yonov rose before the official could
reply. IF it can be proven that this
young lady was for years an inmate
of an institute for the crippled and
feeble, indeed think that | can as
sist in furthering the ends of real
justice, providing you are willing,
sir, to entrust her to my care. A
nlne-days' sensation in the news
papers, a year OF so for Miss Bar
rows in a quiet retreat of which
know and which the district attor-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-28

came of the small pistol with which
she fred from the fire escape
through the bulls-eye which she had
previously marked upon the canvas
Of the portrait, straight into Mrs.
Vane's heart. Can you tell us, Miss
Barrows?"
He turned abruptly to the small
figure of Miss Shaw, but this time
she did not shrink, nor was there
the slightest surprise nor hesitation
as she replied:
Eyes, the pistol is here. l knew
that Professor Semyonov's apart
ment was the only one in the build
ing which would be exempt from
search, so while he was downstairs
with you, Sergeant Barry, before
Sergeant Craig came up l slipped in
here-the door had been left open
and dropped the pistol behind that
pile of violin music l could see it
hadn't been touched for months"
ut is nearly a month since, the
young woman went on, going out
late one evening | passed Mrs.
Vane's door and heard her in heat
ed discussion with Mr.. Griswold.
OF course | knew who he was from
the day he came here to live, so
stopped and listened She was
{ making a demand for more money
and | soon heard enough to tell me
that my search was finally ended.
had a speaking acquaintance with
her already and week after that
| night | managed to have her invite
me into her studio.
i Il watched her as she sat upon
her stool, painting, saw that her
| breast was on a level with the third
step of the stairs in the portrait and,
getting behind it, marked the spot
on the canvas with bit Of red
paint You see, I'd planned during
that week just what l should do;
knew that she often worked at night,
and | only awaited my opportunity
She nodded and even smiled slight.
~ at Craig, who stood awkwardly
dangling in his huge hands the tiny
pistol he had retrieved from beneath
the dusty heap of music.
What made you go down again
afterwards, Miss" Craig evidently
felt that something was expected of
him. mean when the medical cx-
aminer was there and ordered you
away from the corpsep"
81 wanted to smear the brown
paint which / knew was still wet on
the canvas, over the bullet hole so
that it would not be. SO readily dis
covered, and | did" She turned to
Barry. 81 don't care in the least
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-28
CHAPTER XII.

The group which gathered in Pro-
lessor Semynov's shabby, comforta-
bic living room few days later was
a strangely assorted one, but the
faces all held the same intent ex-
preston and their eyes were focused
on the boyish figure which lounped
easily in the window seat. All the
tenants of the house were present ex-
cept the keeper of the antique shop;
Gordon Ladd, moody and Silent; Hen
ry Griswold, with his little skull-cap:
the professor himself, as impertura-
BILE as ever, and even the pale, shrink
ing little Miss Shaw from her at
tic studio.
In addition the chief had con-
descended to come over from head
quarters and lend his august coun-
tenance to the proceedings, and
Sergeant Craig stood near, looking
as though he were not quite sure
what was going to drop on him,
while, unseer, outside the door two
stalwart men remained on guard.
I've got little story to tell you
all; it won't take long" The figure
in the window Strengthened.
Deep silence rewarded him save
for an audible gulp from Craig and
a slight rustic of Miss Shaw's gown
as she settled back resignedly in her
chair. Barry went on:
Long ago ont in village in Michi-
gan, two girls were left orphans
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-28

ney himself will endorse and the
world will have forgotten alike the
evil woman whose execution took
place beneath this roof and the man.
ner of it."
"I'll take a chance on yc,. any
time, Professorw The chief spoke
in relieved tone Sergeant Craig,
see that Miss Barrows is placed in
the prison ward at Bellevue tempo
-farily, under the charge of man
slaughter"
After the young woman had been
led away sobbing Historically, Pro-
fessor Semyonov turned once more
to Barry with a whimisiea! smile.
"You were right, my friend, 1t
had everything to do with the crime
after all; t;lat step on the stairs
The End.
Copyright, 1929
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-28
WEALTHY WIDOW WOULD
WED AGAIN

Now that my stomach trouble has
all disappeared since taking a course
Of Mayr's Wonderful Remedy | would
even consider getting married again.
! cannot tell you how terribly | suf-
fered before taking this great rem
edy." 1t is simple, harmless prepara-
ton that removes the catarrhal mu-
Gus from the intestinal tract and al
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practically all stomach, liver and i'm
testinal ailments, including appendi-
citis. One dose will convince or mon
.ey refunded. For sale by Howelps
Pharmacy and Druggists everywhere.
(adv.)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-28

under the rascally guardianship OF a
hypocritical bank president The
older girl was delicate, the young-r
crippled to the point Of physical de-
formity, but with a strong deter
mined, alert mind. They were pos
sessed Of a little property and their
guardian made up his mind to marry
the oldest girl off as early as posi-
Bile, but he saw his chance with the
younger one because of her infrmity.
He put her in an institution which
was practically an idiot asylum, and
her older sister was powerless to
help her.
1t is wonder that the little Grip
pies mind didn't give way with the
horrors about her, but it didn't even
when greater horror and grief
came into her life. Their guardian
sent the older sister to fashion
able school in another state where a
daughter of rich family grew fond
OF her and took her to her own HON,
IN distant city for a summer vaca
ton.
There the orphan met and mar
ried a man of wealth whom she
loved devoteddly, but who fell into
the tolls of designing woman of
undeniable fascination; the woman
VINO was shot to death downstairs
few nights ago, the erring blackmail.
ing wife of Mr.. Griswold here"
A gasp that was like the STIRRING
OF dry leaves ran around the little
circle, but no one spoke and after y
moment Barry continued:
There were two years of happv
married life, however, before the
other womna appeared upon the
scene, and during those two years
the BRIDE was enabled to provide for
her younger sister, remove her bv
law from the hands of their guardian
and have her completely cured of
the physical disability which had
crippled her. In return the younger
sister adored her passionately with
a singie-hearted devotion which bore
fruit in later years.
When the woman known to all
of you but one as Mrs. Vane' eloped
with the husband of the older sister
it broke her heart and destroyed her
mind She died within the year and
when her husband heard of it he
shot himself in remorse; the cart
ridge shell from that shot was found
among the so-called Mrs. Vane's eff
fects few days ago.
In the meantime, however, she
had found her husband again. sue
ceeded by ruse in making circum-
stances appear in the eyes of the
law as though he had condoned he.
unfaithfulness, and has been black.
mailing him ever since, playing with
fire but never again permitting her.
self to be burned, since ii would
mean the loss of her income.
"She may have almost forgotten
that first mad escapade, but she reck-
oned without that little sister of the
girl-wife whose life she had brought
down to the grave.
"She was plentifully supplied with
money and the little sister was poor,
with her own living to make while
she pursued her search, but she con-
tinued it for seven years, and then
the long arm of coincidence stepped
in and placed her enemy within her
reach. Only two things puzzle me;
when she first knew that Mrs. Vane
was Miriam Griswold, and what be-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-28

CONTINUED From Our Last Issue)
''She asked if the Griswold woman
had displayed any particular talent
in any direction such as amateur
theatricals or that sort of thing, but
all recalled the creature had done
had been to sketch clever but rather
cruel caricatures now and then for
our amusement.
Just one more question, Mrs.
Tyrrell," begged Barry you said
the girls hair looked as if it had
been bleached out in the sun; do you
remember whether it was curly OF
straight?'
Straight as a string" Mrs Tyr
rell responded. 'Irene's hair had
been soft and curling about her face,
while her sisters was fiat and dank
and unpleasant-looking as though
she had been drowned Now !
really must hurry or you'll miss
your train"
He took leave of Mrs. Tyrrell at
the station just as the New York
train was pulling in, but made no
attempt to get aboard; instead he
waited for the Western express and
as he entered the Pullman he
chnckled to himself.
Cad, what luck" he murmured
What coincidence! Fate PLAYED
right into her handsv'
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-28
THE STANDARD

STANDARD CHANGE ....-. 49,. -.
A STORE FULL OF BARGAINS
FOR MONDAY AND TUES
DAY.
AT $4.95. Congoleum Rugs ;size
6x9 feet; over twenty patterns,
value $500.
At 69c. Boys Heavy Wooden
Pants; regular sizes ;well made;
regularly $500.
At Sc. Mems seconds" launder-
ed collars; all styles; all sizes;
they will wear as good as
"frsts." Each .......................-...5 s,
At $1.19. Mems Heavy Shirts;
made of black Sateen; all sizes,
extra quality; actual value 500
At 9Sc. Choice of big lot of Mems
Extra Heavy Cotton Sweaters;
all sizes.
At Toe. The best lot of Heavy
Sheeting and Sea Island in
Americus; full yard wide.
At 49c. The last of the sale of
~, 81, 90 and 100-Inch Sheet
ing; absolutely the best grade
made at an average of half.
AT 11cg Good weight Canton
Flannel; full width, good
nap; regularly 15c.
At 19c. Remnants of wide Sheet
ing, 70 to 81 inches wide;
value soc.
At 95c. Special lot Of MILDLY
Blouses; all sizes, of good MILDLY
twill.
AT $t.S5. The famous Victoria
Bleaohed Sheets; large size for
double beds and extra fine quail
ity; formerly $175.
At $1.6S. Best antiseptic Cotton
Diaper Cloth, "a inches wide.
At $500. Over two hundred house
dresses and kimonos; values up
to $500.
At roc. Over two thousand yards
fast colored Apron and Dress
Bingham; full width.
At 65e. Genuine Opaque Window
Shades; complete with all the
fixtures necessary.
AT $1.49. Extra quality Black
Satin; full 36 inches wide; reg
ularly $500.
AT $1.49. Beautiful Crepe de
Chine; 40 inches wide; all the
leading shades.
At 38c. Boys Extra Heavy Hose;
TRIPLE knee, heels and toes; sizes
up to II.
At % lie. Curtain Marquisette.
white and ecru; SO inches wide;
regularly soc.
AT 25c. Choice of our stock of
plain and figured Crepes; for
merry SOC.
Standard DRY Goods Co
Forsyth St. Next Bank OF CoInpasre,
AkSEDTfITG "a
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-04-04
Record-Breaking Crowds
At Dawson Sunday Schools
Attendance Campaign for April Makes
Splendid Beginning.

The intensive campaigning Of the
past week in Sunday school circles
resulted in rd-breaking attendance
at each of the churches Sunday morn
ing, the Baptist school leading with
404, closely followed by the Metho-
dist, which reported 397 The eager
crowds and the we'll planned exercises
were inspiring, and all present felt the
thrill of a forward movement far
reaching in its uplifting effects.
The encouragement received, has
stimulated the workers to greater zeal
and activity, and continued efforts will
be made this week to enlist all who
have not yet enrolled. Reports of the
large number in the community not
identified with any Sunday school was
matter of surprise and regret, but
it is confidently expected that by next
Sunday the number of non-attendants
will be considerably decreased, as the
attendance is expected to approximate
the goal which is set at one thousand.
The ringing of the fire, bell, the
church bells and the blowing of whis-
ties Sunday morning announced the
hour of assembling. Cars were park
ed on both sides OF the streets all
around the churches, and there was a
joyful air of expectancy and deep in
terest on every hand.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-04-04
BIRTHDAY PARTY JOYOUS
OCCASION FOR CHILDREN
Mary Hatcher Hostess to Thirty of
Her Little Friends.

Easter symbols and decorations
were used deliberately in making the
eighth birthday anniversary of Mary
Hatcher not only a joyous occasion
for the bright little girl in whose hon
or the pretty party was planned, but
for each one OF the thirty little friends
who gathered at the home OF her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs Lloyd Hatcher,
to make merry in celebration of the
important occasion Pinning the rab-
bits ears on furnished real fun, Wal
ton Crouch winning the prize. The
beautiful birthday cake bearing eight
burning pink tapers was surrounded
with pink roses. Vases and baskets of
these bright blossoms were also used
in the decorations with an effective ar
rangement OF pink tulle to complete
the dainty color motif. In the cutting
OF the cake William Black found the
ring and Mary Griffin the dime. A
good portion Of the cake was served
each little guest with delicious ice
cream. The favors were in the form
OF Dummies filled with candy.