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TOLBERT UNFIT FOR HIGH OFFICE Hugh W. Roberts. Washington, July 30..? Charging that Joseph W. Tolbert as Republican "referee" for South Carolina has been a "spoilsman of the worst class" and believing that he is "unsuited by nature, by. training and by habits and is wanting in every proper manner the qualities to fulfill the duties of the high and responsible position to which the President has appointed him," Senator N. B. Dial today outlined the reasons behind his announced opposition to the selection of Tolbert to be marshal of the Western district of South Carolina. "Tolbert," Senator Dial said, "is the South Carolina member of the Republican national committee, state chairman of that organization, and was recently appointed 'referee' for South Carolina for the present administration, that is, he is the chief distributor of patronage. "I am not concerned about these positions, and would not Interfere if I could, and could not if I would. They are simpiy parly matters. rl'he appointee to the position o| marshal has to be confirmed by and with the advice and consent of the senate, and this is an entirely different proposition. Then the President is of one political party and the senators of another party, there is no advice given in these appointments, when the office is not a bipartisan one, but when the name comes to the senate, we have to vote either to confirm or reject, hence we are responsible to this extent for all appointments confirmed by the senate. "The public has a right to expect us to use all diligence and evercise our best judgment?-stronger than this ,they have a right to demand that we scrutinize most carefully all such appointees. I have received letters from friends on the subject, but I know most of this is propaganda and that many of them have been imposed upon. "I do not fall out with people because they are Republicans, notwithstanding 1 think they show poor judgment in the South to belong to this party; I freely accord every man light tc join whichever party he sees proper and to select his own companions, and if there are suitable individuals in their own ranks, It is their privilege to select them for politoal offices. Neither do I quarrel with the powers tnat be lor appointing them. "The appointee . in this instance, Joseph W. Tolbert, is unsuited by nature, by training and by habits, and is wanting in every proper manner the qualities to fulfill the duties of the high and responsible office to which the President has named him. "I will not mention some unpleasant matter that will throw no partic?p... ular light on the subject, but will only td the minds of the people a few facts which confirm my opinion in the matter. "Mr. Tolbert poses as a large farmer, whereas the record in Greenwood county shows that he does not pay a cent of taxes, except a dollar poll tax, and the records in the municipal, state and federal courts?both on the civil and criminal side?show that his record is an unenviable one. I do not mean to say that it is necessary for a man to own property to hold office; tar be it from me to take any such position. but Tolbert is sailing under false colors. "Mr. Tolbert's conduct since he has been appointed ('referee' has shown him to be a spoilsman of the worst class. For instance, under the practice of this administration in selectinc tho piuil corvipo nnm. mission sends to the post office department the three names making the highest marks, and this department delegates to Tolbert?the 'referee'? the right to select whichever he chooses. These offices are not political ones, and in our state, the patrons ure not one per cent of Republicans, and the offices should be kept out of politics. However, under party rules, where they have a competent person, it is their privilege to appoint them, und we have made no objection. "In these matters Tolbert has ruthlessly ignored the spirit of the civil QUEER FEELINGS AT MIDDLE AGE Women Should Know How Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Helps at This Trying Period Sheboygan, Wisconsin.?"I was run rtown, tired and nervous. 1 could not lluilllliliilUllliaillcven do my own housework, could not y^MII sleep at night and all kinds of queer wHB thoUK>lts ^ )U'^corno 8>ve up going to the [.'' ^$3 doctor and a friend 't?ld me ?f Lydia E. | Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. After the first bottla i vffifTMBffl ' could sleep better I and I have Kept on improving ever since. I have taken sovcA Lot ilea now and um sohappy that 1 am aUover these bad feelings. ''?Mrs. H. I*amiibk, 1639 N. 3rd St., Sheboygan^ Wisconsin. For the woman entering middle age Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Commam )>o a/ ivtlink VkAnofi t f }A/U1I<I LBII I.K3 Ul IIIUl ll UVIIUIIW 1/UI lllg this time of life certain changes take place which sometimes develop into serious trouble. Melancholia, nervousness, irritability, hendache and dizziness are some of the symptoms. I.ydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is a natural restorative, especially adapted to assist nature in tarrying you safely past this time. Why not give it a fair trial 7 service and has refused to recommend parties making the highest marks, except in a very few cases. He has almost universally Ignored the claims of ladies and ex-service men. Under the spirit of the civil service rules, ex-soldierB should receive the J preference, but this had had no-weight with-Tolbert, even where they make the highest marks. He has endeavored to turn lady postmasters out where they have been in office many, many years, and where they have made the highest marks. Moreover, he has turned out many faithful officials?some who have served in this department for practically 40 years, and he named persons who* were totally without experience?and4 these not Republicans either. "In other words, he has run roughshod over our people and seems'to be drunk with' the power of a little authority. "Worst of all, under previous administrations, I am informed that the 'referee' in our state sold patronage and that the universal charge was one-half of the first year's salary, and it is now claimed, and generally believed, that this practice is in vogue; the proof presented to me is unquestionable on the subject and is convincing beyond the peradventure of a doubt. The practice is to divide the state in districts and have someone in each district look after this part of the nefarious business. I am told of many instances where the offices vere sold?one bringing $750, another $1,200, another $G00, another $2,000, and different sums all around the slate where was competition. A recent case was reported, where $1,200 was paid and the party failed to get the office, and after considerable wrangling, the funds were returned. It is alleged that appointees to small offices ofter have to contribute. "One of Tolbert's 'referees' was lecently rejected 'by the senate because h< endeavored to get a lady postmaster to pay him $300 to get her confirmed. An affidavit of on e of his former followers states Tolbert admitted he expected to realize $100,000 from this source. "I can not condone the practice of buying an office, and if the competitors would cease bidding against each ether, this most disgraceful practice would be obliterated. However, they are to be pitied for being forced to conie in contact with such a corrupt system. It can readly be seen tluic someone will have to fill the office anyway. "Furthermore, I am told by the best authorities that Tolbert is by no' means in sympathy with the enforce ment of the prohibition law, and even has bragged to this effect. It is shown by affidavit that he hf.d a barrel of liquor at one time. Many of his associates are among the most lawless class of our peaple, and it is commonly reported that he has formed a political combination with certain parties in our state calling themselves Democrats, to create a "political machine, with the view and for the purpose of undermining, disrupting and destroying the Democratic party. "It is generally believed that politics is rotten, and I am sorry to admit there are some grounds for such opinions, particularly as to Republican administrations, ancl it is incumbent upon me and all other citizens who care for the maintenance and perpetuation of good government to expose and obliterate all fraud and corrupt practice in our power. No man shall have a government commission, with the approval?confirmation of the senate?to plunder our people if it is in my power to prevent it. Loving my state as I do, and feeling the pride of its reputation that I have always felt, I will not stand for the nomination one minute." Are Beef Cattle Profitable? Clemson College, July 28.?"That South Carolina has a great dormant resource in her future meat producing capacity, a resource which will be gradually developed, and which will utilize the cheap untillable lands of the state," is the opinion of Prof. L. V. Starkey, Chief of the Animal Husbandry Division, who has just returned from Western North Carolina, where the chief source of income for the farmer is cattle. It is surprising but true, that th0 farmers in this section arp in rood circumstances Thou are living in comfortable houses and seem to have incomes which supply thai* needs. "In fact, in traveling over several states of the South and West I have yet to see a livestock section which is not prosperous," continues Prof. Starkey. (lood Pastures, Profitable Beef Production. There are many farmers in South Carolina who believe that on the average beef production does not pay. Perhaps they are right* But we have the right to ask why is it that it does not pay? There are several things which mieht contribute to the correct answer to this question, some of which nre poor soils, poor pastures, scrub cattle, free range, diseases, and the like. Professor Starkey is of the opinion, however, that when we get the right sort of pasture, beef production will pay. There are thousands of acres of idle land in South Carolina, and as soon as these acres are put under fence and the soil which is now bare is covered with grass, beef production can bo made profitable. But we must not think for a minute that this change will come about in one year, nor in five years. Economical beef production on thin, cheap lands will be a de- ; velopment that will come slowly. Etymologists declare that the sugar can* has 227 varieties of insect enessiaa. i Address at W. M. U. by Mrs. John T. Scott i That mothers aro largely, responsible for offense in dress, speech and deportment among our young women. "No civilization can arise higher than its women will permit," said an eminent statesman. The truth and wisdom of this assertion no one will deny. It is a fact that women set the moral standards of society. They have that power to raise or lower that standard: to elevate it to a high plant of purity or to drag it to the depths of shame. Statisticians tell us that today women compose the greater number of our church membership and that they largely man our public school system. Eliminate women from these two great institutions of civilization and the result would be disastrous. They would totter in ruins. Woman's influence in the home can never be questioned. We know that "the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world." It is the finer vir tues, the sweeter graces of the mothers thut are moulding our national life. Coincident with such honors come the gravest responsibilities. The question of moment to us: Are we, as Christian women, are we as Christian mothers, measuring up to our responsibilities insofar as our daughters are concerned. My subject indicates we are lacking: that some of us are failing. That mothers are responsible for offense in dress,, speech and deportment among our young women. I fully appreciate the fact that my subject is a delicate one and that if I should do justice to it I must speak plainly. It is a delicate subject but yet one that vitally affects us. Wo like to look upon our young women with pride, but we stand appalled at many of the present day customs and habits indulged in by our young women. I am forced to include not only our girls of young and tender age but yea, many of our mothers past the meridian of life in the class who are committing offense along the lines of dress, speech and deportment. Bui let us think on these things. Nothing so reveals one's character as one's costume. It speaks of culture, taste, modesty and refinement, or it speaks of lack of culture, taste, modesty and refinement. Time was when only those ...uA ~ .i.?.. wuiiiuii wmi jii'uuiL'u uivu virtue uni <d appear in public half nude, gaudily powdered and painted. Today our thoroughfares are crowded with women who are clothed in flimsy, transparent garments. The charge was preferred against our mothers and the women of their day that they put everything they could get on their backs. This isn't true today. The charge is reversed. The shame is that the women put so little on their back. I don't wonder at the increasing and alarming numbers of crime, debauchery, illegitimate children and fallen women. The carelessness of women 111 the manner of their attire has incited much of it, and to this offense it is directly traceable. One morning last week I stood in a public building in this city and watched the crowds come and go. A woman of at least 40 years came in dreised In a handsome black silk suit, so short it would hardly have passed the censor as a respectable bathing suit at a beach resort. I noticed the conniving glances of several men and I was forced to drop my eyes in very mortification to think a woman had so little rpsnect for herself, for her fellow women and for the God who had created her in His own image. In 1 Timothy 2:8-9 we are enjoined "that women adorn themselves in modest e.pparal with shamefastness and sobriety; not with braided hair and gold and pearls and costly raiment." I would not discourage style, but I would demand decency in style. Then again let us consider the offense of speech. It seems to be a fad for our young people to use the common slang of the street. Nothing so stamps a person as being common as the use of such vulgarity. There is also an alarming tendency toward profanity. To my mind the inability for one to express his or her thoughts in clean English betokens a weak mind. The English language is a rich language and affords us ample words for us to express cur thoughts 111 comely phrases. Again there is the offense of deportment. This is directly due to lack of training on the part of parents. On every hand we see evidences of disregard for parental control, disrespect for parents. This eventually It ads to a state of anarchy. Home training and home discipline are the lunaamenuus unpon wnicn government rests. Train up a child in the way he shall go and when he is old he will not depart from It. Withhold rot correction from the child." Let us not shrink from combatting th influences that are dragging our daughters down. I would call upon you mothers to lead pure chaste Christian lives. Ezekiel 16:44 says, "As is the mother, so is her daughter." I cannot doubt the divine inspiration of such a message. I)o you occupy a place of trust or distrust in your daughter's confidence. Of Ahazinh if was said: "For his mother was his counsellor to do wickedly." I trust such an indictment shall never ne made against one of you. On the other hand Solomon teaches us that a good mother looketh well to the ways of her household. Her children rise up and call her blessed. , Why have our daughters drifted with the tide? I fear it is because we have been indulgent, indifferent or Imporant of the alluring attractions that are tempting our girls. Such neglect on our part will surely bring heartaches and sorrows. God told Eli that "I will judge his hour.e forever for the iniquity he knew, because his sons did bring a cura? upon themselves and' lie restrained them not. For whom the Lord loveth he reproveth. May our desire and prayer be like that of David "that our daughters may beas corner stones polished after the similitude of a palace. Here he ex-1 pressed the vision he held of our daughters occupying a permanent place, a place of honor and adornment, pure without Haw or defect gracing the human family. What higher ideal could we have? That our daughters may be as corner stones, polished after the similitude of a pal-' ace. The Public Bears The Brunt of Strikes "The public, which is interested in the even supply of essential materials and Dears the cost of strikes, should support the efforts of the government to settle the coal and railroad strikes,! and especially encourage the establishment of an adequate power for dealing with labor problems in this field which can command the confidence nnd respect of both sides," declares the current issue of "The Guaranty Survey," published today by the Guaranty Trust Company of Now York. "There .is a great opportunity in this situation," "The Survey" continues, "for leadership in the public interest. "With the strikes by transportation workers, it is quite different, for in this field we have the machinery for adjusting labor disputes In the Railroad Labor Board. Although the hoard is without enforcing power, the government cannot afford to permit protests against its decisions seriously to impair the transfer of freight and mails, and indications are that the strikers' only hope to put the carriers to a maximum amount or annoyance, delay, and expense without completely stopping operation of the railways. Disputes betwen employers and operatives in the New England textile mills are being er&dually settled i through the return of the men to work j under reduced wage scales. 'A serious curtailment of. productive industry would, of course, Impose a heavy economic burden on the country, which labor, as well as all other elements, would have to help bear. Bui that fact does not seem to be fully realized by most of the strikers. Production Nearly Normal. "Notwithstanding the strikes, nota ble improvement occurred throughout! the spring in several important lines. The fundamental needs of our couhtrf/ for goods of all kinds are so strong and our consumption of commodities is so great that industrial revival has takn place during the first half otf this year regardless of all latent uncertainties. These uncertainties, however, relate chiefly to the policies and future burdens of governments rather than to money rates, stocks of commodities on ban'' o,r the consuming! power of the public, and, therefore, de not greatly influence the business situation at times when buyers are convinced that the prices they must pay for goods will permit them to make, profitable purchases. "There has ben pronouncedly increased activity in the production oa atomobiles and railway equipmnt, in building, and in production of all building materials. Ths Improvement has been accompanied by betterment in many other lines, as is evident from the unusually large number of freight cars loaded this spring with commodities which come under the merchandise and miscellaneous classifications. Statistics of production generally show that, in spite of the dislocation Caused by strikes, the volume of production of manufactures has reached a point within 10 per cent of levels estimated as normal for the present year. "With the coming of summer the developing activity has received a slight check due, it seems, more to seasonal dullness than to the labor troubles,as the full effects of the strikes have not yet been felt. Till.? check has not reached the proportions of a setback and, indeed, ther e is no leason to expect a major reversal in the upward trend of the business cycle unless the labor disputes remain unsettled for some time. The wants of the consuming public can hardly have been satisfied so soon and there are numerous indications that foreign buying of our goods is 011 the increase. "Much forward buying probably] took place before the recent advance in prices became eqective, and this Is' not the season for large commitments| by manufacturers unless prices appear particularly attractive. It is, tnereiore, doubttui it tne general wholesale price level has yet reached the point which will cheek the buying! of those consumers whose wants are still unsatisfied. Consequently, the' reappearance of the major downward swing of prices, which is Indicated by a long-time view of affairs, need not be anticipated immediately, in spite of the fact that important reductions in the prices of several raw materials and finished products were announced this month. Influential Factors in Business Situation. "The strikes require firm and impartial handling by public authorities in the public interest. Natu*ally, la bor finds it just aa-hard to adjust itself to the unpleasantness of deflation as does any other element, but readjustment of wages to a new level of prices must follow the establishment of sneh now levels So fur Iv'iro. pean difficulties are concerned, we are perhaps becoming more accustomed .<> a certain amount of exaggeration in i ports of successive crises and are coming to discount them somewhat by realizing that the European business Doir H eno <lrv situation lias been improving in spile ? of all hindrances. Time is really doing effective work in healing the great breaches caused by the war and in reviving mutual confidence. "On the whole, then, we can look forward, when the strikes have been settled, to a broadening of the business revival to include a larger number of industries and we may even see a further considerable improvement if we have good crops, as forecasts indicate, marketed at fair prices. The in-1 fluential conditions at present are the fundamental requirements of consum| ers, who will buy when prices seem I right; low money rates and a plentiful supply of banking capital; the I liquidation of most of the excessive . stocks of goods and of many old loans; the attainment of price readI justments and a large degree of stabiij izatioti in general conditions. "However, continued labor troubles would unsettle business conditions to such an extent that further revival i may bo deferred. Owing to the large j stocks of coal on hand when the strike of miners began last April, a fuel shortage has only recently begun to | * appear in scattered industries, but a prolongation of the strike, U is fear- * ed, may produce a serious deficiency 11 of coal next winter, especially as a 1 large movement of coal will tax the *' capacity of the railways and may cause new congestion of traffic. Lack 11 of coal is already hampering the pro- 11 duction of iron and steel, which will v necessarily have its reaction upon other industries." Mrs. George W. Vanderbilt To Open State Fair Accepts Invitation to Preside at Open- * ing Ceremonies?ladies to Be ( Admitted Freed October 23. ^ South Carolina's 192*2 State Fair 1 will open Monday, October 23, with < laborate ceremonies. The date has t been officially designated as "Ladies' ' Free Day." The management ex- ' tends to the women of the State a t most cordial invitation to be present 11 and view the many educational exhih- ' its and enjoy the myriads of amuse- j 1 ments and attractions. It is expected, 1 that fully 30,OUt) women will be pres. ^ ent that day and arrangements are.* being made to handle the largest i crowd ever present at the State Fair, j a Of additional interest to the ladies n will be the fact that one of their own 1 sex will preside at the opening cere-j t 1 monies. Mrs. etJorge W. Vanderbilt! c has advised acceptance of an invita-j i I tion extended by the management to| a act as chairman of the day. Mrs. Van- 1 derbilt is intensely interested-in fan s work, believing that these exhibitions < are of untold value to the progress of ^ t | a aijiw. /\ i- iiir piraruv iiiim' snr ?vni* i j pies the unique position of president j I | of the North Carolina State Fair and i is the only lady in the lanrt thus hon- ? oted. Mrs. Wilson C. Harvey, general ( i chairman of the women's committee,, \ is planning a series of entertainments c in honor of Mrs. Vanderbilt. Full de- f I 't get caught! "E thought all gasoline P ? - He started with twel\ ugh for his trip, hut ll itii some miles vet to 1 mileage is oiilv one of I ills of uSl?!Mlnr(l 1 Motor ; huhmeed-? a a depemlnhl as it is iu starting: |/0\vei s ami eeonomieai in idli i* 11 s it I always sate factory !<dardizeoiicfcStainlard.,,ri ootorists do who drive iS of a ear as yours. it* i > s i ? ..r 77* e iioo/nr^/ HasoHi STANUAHO or COAUVv^ ( New .}< i \ i is When Start! Wise people prolit by th.ir owt if you started the practice of thi you UK you now know the advanta^' l)o you not want your children joys and benefits that always folio' thrift? Then K'v<* th m the same 'by establishing a sav nirs account are younp. "lave Enough to Serve \ny Strong C-ITIZt N A TIONAL ails of these will he announced in the ditFerei lear tuture. At present she i> <?m- newnce emplnling appointing a general n .. g,a option committee consisting m i\e udies from ench county in the State, n t 11 addition to numerous other < 011 The uittees. The visit of Mrs. Yand r'-.ilt hack ti will he one of the outstanding sui ial held at vents of the entire State. it has small 1 t.a atii lussia Would Re-establish , ;t 1 ,,t Trade With Asia N Moscow, July JO.?The Nizhni Novgorod fair, among the oldest < t he world's gatherings for the pronto- '' ion of trade, will open this year < n 1 he first of August and attain brine ogether the merchants of Kastern .v,;" ' ksia and the buyers and sellers o! m,'rtins cow. Traders from Persia, He- ''ctmni ara, Turkeston, Afghanistan. M011. Spirit olia and the Far Kastern Republic two f ire being encouraged in many ways to Majori onto and bring their goods with them, }?M'?'d I nd Russia will be represented by a win.11 lumber of state trusts and syndicates, "" h voviet economic couiu i|s, and cooper.i :l ' ive societies, 1 mlding The reopening of the fair is being ' ittended by consider.ihle difficulty and ' iota few misgivings. It lias not been 'UM 1 s ield since P.MS, and there is very lit le left today of the old buildings and s^ro^e! quipnient. Everything has had to In Angus cplaced or repaired; a thousand men n< ire ngaged in the work <>f restoration;! illioits of paper rubles are being I pent, and yet with all this the Soviet . I)erCouncil of Labor and Defence topes I *'on o be able to restore not more than a marter of thc ruined property. "If known lie fair this year shows 10 per cent ff 1'ountr ts previous turnover," one fair official ;aid recently, "we shall be satisfied." The While the Soviet Kovernment will be ancest epresented at the gathering, few pri- Christ ate merchants and private trade con- Christ erns have as yet made application for accord pace. To ounteract this apparent in- than J ?' 1 1 f if ihx alike, e gallons, le tank is r* llie strong (?aso!iue. le i?i mile I'iiI uid the a!\vavs i ? I iioiisumls the same !D" t tn>: ^ _ ^::or ? I you Saving i experiences. And rift when you were t?* of it. to reap those same iv han.l-in-hand with opportunity to gain for them while they Enough to Protect A'.l r.Nivjs BANK. __i " ? iut the fail a!.- i.n > <i that no spoi i;il prtvlh . i titf?| III > t:11?? llMTi han ilic.it* -, and r.<i oh.-ta.i' ; w,?y of pi at >r :?i ;*/.. ?: r ?. \izhni-Novi imi fan ?. .t?. ? tiu 1-lih century. It was ; . i Kazan. For tile last 1 ?K? y*avhen in-Ill at N izhnt-Nux i d, . town at the junction of ti- V <>< i Oka rivers, about .(< . Moscow. ot Too Old to Swim Moines, la., .lulv 111 Uenerai ;ti Young, former United S?- itoi, although past 71 nf ai i . is an enthusiastic swim(ieneral Young, who has jus; I * i I ffitm 41 VUP'il till! Ctwnif of Lake, Iowa, whore with hi* trnnddaughters, Virginia and e Her rick of Gleans, N. ""l Iti and 17'respectively, he went iin*r every day. iy I feel many years younger suit of my swims," be declared, that he did not learn to swim learly ?>W years of age. granddaughters, who are exwimmers, have hopes of teachiei i grandfather some fancy s ar\d dives when he return* in t. rnl Young is owner of the Des ! Capital and father of La Young, Jr., editor of the pa He gained nation-wide atten>r his patriotic work during the He is one of the most widely i newspaper publishers in the y 10,000,000 Filipinos ?nd (heir org have been civilized and inns for !100 years; the noninn population of the islands, ling to the recent census, is less >00,000,