Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

Below is the OCR text representation for this newspapers page. It is also available as plain text as well as XML.

DAY OF "FLOP , HOUSE" PASSING Chicago, Aug. 13.?Demand for private rooms, with sunshine and hot and cold running water, has supplanted that for a dime "flop" among wayfaring working men, according to the observations of the Salvation Army. Lieutenant Colonel Emil Marcussen, head of the Industrial Department of the Army for the states west of the Mississippi, said today: "The day of the dormitory, or, more accurately, the "flop house" has passed. The kind of men who used to come to us seeking free beds or glad to get them for a dime, now ask for private rooms. Since prohibition became affective, I have closed several of our working men's hotels, including one in Chicago and another in Kansas City. "There is a real need for good, modern hotels for men at reasonable prices and those which we have are run along such lines. Our working ?ien's palace in Chicago has 571 beds. Three years ago, we would have found 10 or 12 men in the palace with hank accounts. Last month, there were 312 men in that hotel who carvied bank books. "As for the Industrial homes, they used to contain many young men who ceased to be producers and who had to be made over, sometimes by a long and painstaking process, into good citi*on? nnH nrsiro i?nrnprs ToHjiv there is hardly an able-bodied man in any iadustrial home in the United States. "The men who are there are nearly all permanently disabled to some degre, or they are convalescents from hospitals who are unable to do an ordinary day's work. These men are ot only able to take care of themselves but even to save a little from their earnings. "There is room in every industrial home. The Chicago home is not half full. That is why the Salvation Army is able this year, through its home service program, to extend an offer of the facilities of these homes to every small community in the West." TRAVEL IN LEVANT DIFFICULT Contantinople, Aug. 13.?Travel in the Levant has become so difficult that hotels in nearly all the larger cities are crowded with persons waiting for steamer and railway accommodations. Strikes in Bulgaria, Serbia and Italy, together with the lack of through trains and the impossibility of getting checked baggage through because of theft, have forced travelers to rely ehiefly on steamers to French ports. The steamer lines have also ben badly disorganized by labor troubles and most ships are many days behind their schedules. Although the United States shipping board has many ships into Constantinople and the other large near Eastern ports, it has no regular passenger sailings and women are not permitted to travel on most shipping board boats unless they are in government service. Consequently Americans have great difficulty in getting through sailings to America. Major E. E. Booth, who was formerly with the shipping board in Paris, has been transferred to Constantinople as director of shipping board affairs in the Near East and is endeavoring to get changes effected which will make travel easier to and from America. P. C. Tobey, representing the Harriman Line, which is about to establish srfilings to the Black Sea, was in Constantinople recently and said it is likely that line will establish monthly passenger sailings from New York to the Levant. $3.90 AT THE MINE AND $20.00 TO YOU Dearborn Independent. On July 1, 1914, you could buy a ton of hard coal for $7.50. On July 1 of this year the price was $14.50. Within the next three months, or et'en before, you will pay $20.00 a ton ?perhaps more. The covers have been laid and invitations issued by the coal interests for the most sinful orgy of profiteering ever known. The public is to be exploited thoroughly and completely. There is just one chance that these plans may fail. It lies in the possibility that the sinster interests behind them have planned so greedily that they have overreached themselves and that the public will awaken to its dartger in time to meet the attack. If you hesitatt to believe these statements go to your retail coal dealer and ask him what he thinks the price of hard coal will be November 1. And after you have received his answer consider the fact that it costs approximately $4 to produce the ton of coal for which you are to be asked v to pay $20. There is a difference of $16 between the cost and this selling price. The mine worker, the mine operator, the sales agent, the railroads, the jobbers and the retailers all deny that they get it. Where does it go ? HAIR DRESSING TO CHANGE it # __ A fashion magazine which came to mi?> Anolr fnrlatr eaire WfViA ot..l - wv?i uvon vvumj o?jo tilt ovy 1C Ul IICTJ* dressing for the flapper is to be changed with the coming season. The hideous pillows over the ears, worn Chinese fashion, are to be replaced with a modest wave and a perky bow of black or colored ribbon at the back for the young women?a jeweled comb holds up the locks." This is welcome news to many folk, as the Chinese fashion was very unbecoming to most faces and the girls are too pretty to disfigure their faces with these stuffed pillows. Fashion is doing a good turn this time. SABBATH OBSERVANCE For some time I have been thinkins of voicing ray sentimdhts on the abov< subject and since having seen that oui chief executive with tne Democrats nominee for president had so far for gotten God's holy day as to hold f political conference I think I mus have my say. It is just as dangerous for a natioi to forget God as. it is for an indi vidual. The Sabbath is of holy origin it is of God. As tnis is God's day H< says unto us to "Remember the Sab bath day to keep it holy." No othe; commandment is prefaced by th< word, remember. Why? Is it bee a us: we are most like'y to break thii commandment? Such seems to be th< case now in our day and time?&n< by Christian people, too. If God wen as strict now as He was with Israe of old for profaning His day how fev of us would live over seven days. Walk with me up the street?o Union? yes, or any other town. Let'i seat ourselves near the hotel. Nov what do you see (the day being Sun day). Yes, here they go to church? those who love God will be there many are sitting on the curb stone* whittling, chewing and spitting, in dulging in smutty jokes. Here goei a man who wants to find the barbei to get him to open up his shop an< shave him. Here is another man wh< han?s around the front of his ston ready to open for jjvery passing nick el. Here are scores of young mei sitting idly in cars and on street cor ners smoking and relating the hap penings of the past week. Yonder an two men who couldn't talk business enough in six days and they have me' on the street on God's day to finish Here goes Mr. and Mrs. Jones ant all little Joneses in their brand new Ford to see deal old Aunt Martha They arrive just in time to keep deal Aunt Martha from her accustome< place in church; and then here comes the Smiths hurrying to the station t< catch the excursion to the Isle oi Palms. All these are good people anc Kotin f Unio tinmnc f U/i /ilinvo U ?*a11c iiavu iiiv.il iiauivo 11 tiiv vuuivn i viiij How can we face God with a good conscience and ask Him for His care anc protection over us? I would rathei not preach the funeral of a man whc was killed on one of those Sundaj excursions. What of the railroad mep 1 Could not trains be reduced to a minimum on God's day so that the hundreds of thousands of men might have opportunity to worship God in Hii temple? Reading the Old Testament we fine that the Sabbath?I am not discussing which day is the Sabbath. My convictions are settled on that score?ii a memorial of God's rest day?Ex. 20 a reminder of God's delivery of Israe! from Egyptian bondage, Deut. 5; i sign of a covenant between man anc God, Ex. 21. Reading the New Testament we find the beginning of th< Christian Sabbath?a memorial of oui Lord's victory over death, His glori ous resurrection?John 20:19; Act) 20:7, I Cor. 16:7. The Sabbath is a testimony on th< part of God's people, to the worl< of our religion. It is a sign of i covenant between God and His pec pie. It is a day of God for man. JBu alas, how feeble is our testimony oj the Sabbath day. How in all th< earth can we expect an unbeliever b have faith in our religion when wi ourselves deliberately do that whicl is contrary to our profession? (Rev.) W. Y. Cooley. HOUSE WILL VOTE MONDAY AFTERNOOM Mn.k..:il/> T A -A 1 A TT-_ iiaaiiviuc, iciiii., nuguai i*. X'-jii c our aged by the action of the Ten nessee Senate in adopting a resolutioi providing for ratification of the Feder al Suffrage Amendment, suffragist! today turned their attention to th< House where, they admitted, they ex pected to face a more determined op position. Neither house was in session today both the Senate and House having recessed until Monday. Suffrage ad vocates and opponents however, wen busy attempting to secure eleventl hour pledges of support from mem bers of the House who remained ii Nashville over the week-end. The House will reconvene Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. House leader: considered a vote on suffrage Monda> afternoon improbable. The committe< to which the joint ratification resolu tion was referred is expected to meet Monday night to consider it, and i was said today that no effort would b< made to bring the suffrage questioi up on the House floor before the com mittee has an onDortunit.v to renort Members of the committee refuset to comment on the probable tenor oi the report. Rumors were prevalen' today however, that an attempi might be made to bury the resolutioi in committee. If this is done, an effon will be made, suffrage advocates said to call the resolution up on the flooi of the House for a vote. The vote in the Senate yesterday o: 25 to 4 in favor of ratification has in creased the confidence of the suffra gists. Many of them had not expect ed so topsided a victory. The con census of opinion among both advo cates and opponents of suffrage todai was that the result in the House prob ably would hinge on a very few votes rtepiying 10 tne cnarge made durinf debate yesterday by Senator Chand ler, Republican and suffrage opponent that she had advocated intermarriag< between whites and negroes, Mrs. Car rie Chapman Catts, President of th< National American Woman Suffrage Association last night in a forma statement characterized it as "an ab solute fabrication." Senator Chandler said his remari was based on a published inteririev with Mrs. Catt in which she was quot ed as having said "suffrage knows n< bias or race, color or sex." ' Electric controls permit a nev searchlight to be operated from point! as distant as 10 miles. MODERN HURRY AND SCURRY , Mtnac? in the Nerve-Racking Halt* Which Characterizes Present Genj oration Seen by Writer. ' Where Is the old leisure, the old Jog* trot, the ancient habit of go as you please? asks the Outlook. The hurry and scurry that have become, unhap1 pily, so much a part of our national " consciousness, particularly In large ? cities, are likely to wreck our nerves If we are not on our guard. r A friend of ours recently decided e that what he needed more than anys thing else, after his buffetlngs with s the perilous waves of Manhattan, was s the tonic of a roadside walk. People * Jeered at him?yes, positively Jeered ? ?when he made the suggestion; and f In his pitiful search for companionship he could find no one who was willl Ing to wander forth with him at a slow 3 pace. "I will take you in my car,** r said one potential companion. "But - I do nof^wish to ride," answered our - friend; "I want to stretch my legs and I feed and invite my soul In the way that 5 men were intended to do since the bej ginning of time." "You will be run r over," cautioned many. And, true j enough?that proved to be his lmmi, nent danger when he est forth?alone. 9 Speed has become the national dhr - ease. There Is nothing pleasanter than i motoring under the right conditions; " but seldom can one find a chauffeur " who will glide through the green coun^ try at the proper gait. Always he must t overtake the car Just ahead of him? and there Is always a car Just ahead j of him. Sudden turns In the road r bring Into Immediate view other au. tomobiles rushing ahead like mad; and " It gets to be a game to catch up with I them, blow one's horn and whiz past, * as if something were be gained by i the trick. j What does It all mean? Is It possible that, our nerves are forever on edge and that we have to hurry In orI der not to break down? The clamor r or tne country on a week-end is niae> ous, and we think the silent hills must \ smile as they watch us pitiful humans rushing through the valleys, this Wky and that, mad to beat some one else \ to a goal that means nothing when | we arrive there. A return to that large leisure and I ease which our forefathers knew would - be a salutary thing for America, We - are altogether too keen about getting } nowhere tn particular, and then equal| ly keen to get away again lnstanter. | Japanese Adapt Ideas. Ton notice that the Japanese have 3 mastered practically every Idea of r American and European business - methods. They did not secure this lns formation by sending a few salesmen to these countries to offer a few seat* ? tered lines of merchandise for the approval bt the western world, writes * * correspondent of the Washington Post. i They sent picked men to this country a and to Europe. These men studied e conditions and reported back, to lno struct others in the knowledge they 0 had gained. Germany pursued much ^ the same methods, and until Kaiser Bill went crazy on the question of world domination and Involved the whole civilized world In the holocaust of war the trademark "made in Ger1 many" was familiar in every land. The United States could well take _ these countries as an example in this . one particular, and, In my opinion, the 1 government Is the proper organization to back a school for teaching our g young men who wish positions abroad s all possible facts regarding the people, habits and customs of the particular land In which they propose to help In making "made In America" the most familiar trademark in the world. ? i ? Canadian Wheat Wizard. Sager Wheeler, "wheat wizard," 3 whose Improvements on growing meth1 ods have made millions of dollars for " Canadian farmers, has had conferred 1 npon him the degree of doctor of laws by Qneen's university, Kingston, Ont. f To wheat Wheeler, his friends say, * is what Luther Burbank Is to flowers. f Thousands visit his Saskatchewan 2 farm yearly to stndy his growing meth ods. Although others have profited, t he, It Is said, has remained a comparat j tlvely poor man. 2 "Yon have added enormously to the l ' wealth of Canada and every settler Is - a gainer by your researches," It. Bruce , Taylor, president of Queen's university, 1 said In conferring the degree. "What f you have done can never be undone." t t Coins Handled Automatically. i A tremendous amount of labor Is (. saved dally at the offices of the Detroit street rnllwnvs hv nntnmatlA j! coin-handling machines. A hank of machines handles an average of 200,^ 000 coins each day. The mnchlnes are operated by one-third horsepower motors. The coins are placed in hoppers at the top. In all denominations, just as they come from the fare boxes on the cars. Without further attention, battered and badl/ worn pieces f are thrown out and the remaining " coins are sorted Into their respective denominations. These are accurately ? counted and properly wrapped In rolls " of any desired amounts. - Leprosy Ravages Colombia. The Interchurch^survey reports that 2 Colombia has no adequate working 2 class because of the ravages of pov1 erty and leprosy among Its people. - Colombia Is rich in platinum, gold, silver, coffee, copper and other mlnc eral and vegetable resources. 7 Cure for "Noises In the Ear. > A French physician has discovered a way to cure pulse beat sounds In the ears. wTalch are due to defective blood r circulation, with alternating electric i j currents. k sernI snILK Expert Situation. "Ail the world'* a stage," remarked the ready-made philosopher. "Yes," responded Mr. Groech er. "Aad one of the best actors I know of Is the hotel clerk. I am often tempted to applaud when I see htm depicting the emotions of one who is delighted to meet another carload of perfect stranger*."" No Tlmo for Training, "Your business college for young ladies seems to be all right.** at is all right" "Do yon give the girls a good, practical business trainingY' In reply to that question I can only say that 60 per cent of our graduates marry their employers the first year." Natural Action. "Here he is complaining of having his pay held up for every little thing, and I am sure they have nothing actually on the boy, for he is a real vessel of election." "Then if he poses as being a vessel, be can't complain of being docked." Use and Beauty. "Why Is it that homely men are more popular with girls than handsome men?" . "Because," answered 'Miss Cayenne, "In a motorcar the handsome raaD Is usually worrying shout lunch time, while the real chap Is helping repair a blowout." End of the Honeymoon. "I guess the honeymoon Is about over." "What's the matter?" "He's begun to discover that some of her folks make him tired and she'^s declared that some of his relatives are a nuisance." 1 Might Live Too Long. Old Ootrox?When I proposed to Miss Peachy last night she said that before answering she must see my family Bible. What do you suppose thnt was for? Her Friend?Oh, she probably wants to see if you come of a long-lived family. , IN OltbtfR OF IMPORTANCE "Ym, I'll be delighted to act aa one f your bridesmaids. But you haven't told ms whom you are to marry." * "I haven't gIVen It a thought. I'll pick him out after I've arranged the mors Important details." A Real Optimist. cheerful man la Oswald Spire; He grins when be Must change & tire. Worth More Dead. "Why was it you never married again, Aunt Snllie?" Inquired a lady of an old colored woman. \" Deed Miss Bllle," replied the old woman, earnestly, "dat daid nlggah's wutb moah to me dan a live one. I gits a pension." Most Unusual. "Anything unusual about the second-hand car." "Yes, Indeed. It's the only secondhand car I know of that wasn't especially made for the general manager of the company which builds these motors." The Pinch. "Don't you suppose," said a member of the police force, "that a bobby knows a rogue when he sees him?" "No doubt," was the reply, "but the trouble is that he does not seize a rogue when he knows him!"?London Telegraph. 8oclety. Sue?My ambition Is to become a member of hi ah wirlpfv?in 1nin the Four Hundred. IjOU?There aren't that many movie tars, are there??Film Fun. Wakeful Conscience. - By this time you should have made enough to retire on." "Retire I" exclaimed the profiteer. What's the use of retiring? These Investigators won't let me sleep." Comparative Values. "They say that in I&nglnnd a dog license costs more than a marriage 11* cense." "Tea, but then it isn't always easy to get a good dog." Tact. She's tactful, Isn't she?" "Vcary. She never introduces US to her new friends as 'old friends tht fondly.' ? J. G. Hall Threw Away 4 His Crutches Because He Did Not Need Them Ater Taking Re-Cn-Ma. FOR SEVEN YEARS HE COULD NOT WALK WITHOUT THEM. The manufacturers of Re-Cu-Ma do not ciaim that it will work miracles. s^maxsx-??a?~==siaaiisi^^ but here is a case where it actually put a man on his feet again after & 4 seven years' use of crutches. Every * ! Hall and every one has confidence in " '' ^^8 throwing away his crutches after hav- t > V , ing taken seven bottles of Re-Cu-Ma. ? ^ p8^B|l Mr. Hall on his crutches has been a [ ^ ^ ^ familiar sight to his friends; he was i ?> almost bent double: in fact, he was so badly crippled with rheumatism that ^ even some of his joints were dislo- 'v W**ipflP cated and of course he suffered agony at all times, no relief at any time. . Mr. Hall was thoroughly discouraged and felt that he would never be able to get around again like other men; he had spent a small fortune with " ~u?h doctors in many places, but without; jy v -a i-;':r 1 ' ? avail. He took one bottle and saw j Qf hope to others who are similarly T.?l e,, UrX, ZlZh rafliicLed, for. we naturally feel that to take more and now, after taking __ ' , ' seven bottles he fefels practically Re-Cu-Ma can do as much for other cured. He has gained 32 pounds in sufferers. Try it today?we sell it oa weight and is able to work hard every the guarantee that your money will day. He is employed as night watch- be refunded if you do not feel beneman at the world famous Bellair ho- fited after taking it for four days. It tel and takes an active interest in Ma- 8eiis for $1.20 plus war tax and cam sonic and church work. Mr. Hall's be had at Glymph's Pharmacy and remarkable cure should be a beacon all drug stores. $1.20 and tax. There's No Waste In Your Table Beverage when you use Instant Postum Aside from the pleasing coffee-like flavor of this wholesome, healthful table drink, its quick preparation makes it worthy of your notice. Instant Postum can be made a cup-: fill at a time if desired Its strength can be varied from strong to mild according to the amount dissolved j in each cup. Economy should rule today and very 1*1 i t ? _ _ ? is _ iiKeiy will ruie more strongly in me days to corne. Try Instant Postum "There's a Reason" Made by Postum Cereal Co., Inc. Battle Creek, Michigan \ " ' i i i m t DUROC-JERSEY SWINE FOR SALE I am now in a position to supply the farmers of Union County with registered Duroc Jersey hogs as good as the breed affOtds, both in blood lines and individual merit. I desire to sell them'at prices that will insure a prontame investment to the buyer, as I am building my business upon the foundation of satisfied customers. If you are in the market for good animals, I would appreciate a visit or an inquiry from you, for I am confident that I have just what you want and at a very reasonable price with satisfaction guaranteed. Harold H. Jeter, Carlisle, S. C. I ELECTRIC WIRING I Work Promptly Done and Guaranteed | o Dorrr c i I\I\ju i i m m-jlj ? w. x. Sinclair! Phone 12-J OPPOSITE THE POST OFFICE I S ' I Jfr GREAT CRACKS IN EARTH was some connection between the structure of Montana and the CaliBillings, Mont., August 14.?Great forn*a seismic belt but there ha8 been, crevices are appearing in the earth M *ar as *8 known, no scientific stateabout Acton, 20 miles west of here. men* on the subject. ^ ^ ^ They are so serious ,it is said, as to ' 1 menace railway beds and it is possible Bulgaria maintains an experiment may cause a new line to be laid. station where silk worm culture ts It has been said fer years that there both taught and studied.