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THURSDAY, MAY ita France Guards Against Smallpox Became of an outbreak of smallpox In England tbe Erencb autliurltles will perrult no Tlaltora from that country to land In France unless they have been vaccinated recently. Prospective tourists are here seen being vaccinated la thf l^mdon nft\ron of a tourist agency. All Roads Lead to Fairfax For Large Canning Factory Fairfax, May 23.—All roads lead to Fairfax now that the $100,000 can ning factory in in operatioa The machinery began to hum for the first time yesterday morning and from arrery direction in Allendale, Hampton and Jasf>er Counties people are coming with beans, beans and more beans to be sold to the canrjery. Already there ia a lifting of skies that have been for •ome time continuously overcast and he or she who possesses beans is in bark. About 75 people are employed at the factory, this number to be in creased from day to day until around or 800 people shall have been employed. The majority of the em ploye* are women and girl*—arometl who live next door and around the comer here at Fairfax and the neigh- baring small towns. They all wei-, coimd the opportunity to make some extra money. Of course, there were lota of blistered thumbs last night, beans from 7 in the morning late at night ia conducive to thumb* but even thumbs, in lima, become hardened. The machinery at the cannery la in teresting to watch. Equipped with coutinoous automatic machinery, as it ia the beans are not touched by hands from the time they are clipped until they come out a completed canned preduct. Each filling and rapping machine has a capacity of 120 cans | per minute. After the cans are refilled an<f sesled, they go t# the retort* j where the cooking is done by steam, after which the cars are cooled and taken to the warehouse, where they are labeled and rased ready for ship- The trademark adopted by the South Carolina Natural Resources Commis sion will be on the products of the Fairfax cannery. This label is a most Attractive one. Fruita ard vegetables and fat cows outline a map of South Carolina. In this label is printed: "‘Fruits, vegetables and milk naturally captain sufficient iodine to provide for the requirements of nutrition.” On these cans, also, will be printed: M Ask for South Carolina vegetables, rich in iodine content Packed by the South Carolina Pa'WTng Corporation.” The Lord Fairfax brand will also be put out ard the labels are being pre pared by Simpson-Doeller company, of Baltimore, Md., and the Nivison-Weis- kopf company, of Cincinnati, Ohio. The cannery will be opented under the most sanitary and up-to-date con ditions required by the United States department of agriculture and the National Cannons’ association, thus insuring the highest quality of pro duct. The cannery has a capacity of 150,- 000 rases and orders for goods have already been booked and are being re ceived from day to day. Aukl and White, Inc., of Columbia have charge of the marketing end of the business snd they veport very favorable re sponses from the central west and large Eastern markets. R. H. Pollock is in charge of the plant, being president and general manager of the corporation. Mr. Pollock has had more than 30 years’ experience in the canning business in Maryland and Delaware. The direct operation of the plant ia in irharge of B. J. Eldridge, of Ten nessee, whom Mr. Pollock considers a mo*t capable factory superintendent. Miss Dorothy Connor, of Brurson, is stenographer in the office. Local members of the executive hoard are Dr. T. H. Tuten, Dr. J. L. Folk, J. B. O'Neal and W. Fred Lightaey. Mr. Pollock states that the Fairfax cannery is a nucleus for other plants which he hopes to establish in differ ent sections of this State. Mr. Pol lock ha 9 great hopes for this section. He says the prospects for truck are very good. He has contracted fog produce from about 1,500 acre* of truck and expects to begin canning lima beans within a few weeks. A lit tle later tomatoes will come in and the plant is expected to be in full opera tion within the next three or four weeks. M. MAHARAJAS, BEGUMS AND NIZAMS SECURE Picturesque Indian Rulers to Keep Jobs. Washington.—The recent report of *€!>• Indian states committee opposing the federation of the Indian native states and tbe British administration la India, tends ((/perpetuate the pic turesque rulers of the hundreds of lit tle and big states in the glaut penin sula of India. According to a bulletin from the Washington (D. C.) headquarters the National Geographic society, these rulers, although they have adopted western dress and customs for many occasions, still are among the moat oolorfal potentates of the East Fortunes In Jewels. \ • t *■ "‘Consider the maharaja of Patiala Is festive array If you would have a true picture of eastern splendor an&jj ’ tbe bulletin continues. "He a diamond tiara from which loops of diamonds, pearls and Around his neck Is a three- peart collar and, on his breast mi emerald breast plate. His cost Is of rich brocade, and his hand rests mpea a dimmond-hilted sword sheathed is a velvet scabbard studded with die- On his flsfers are diamonds, asd pearls Is outshoas by of their the rajahs, la inslr 'ToluonTnoos tuN bans sad richly colored coats, art al most as plcturesqus as their rulers. Corps of naotcb girls wear fortunes in heavy gold ornaments, and are pic turesque Id their briniantly-bued skirts and pastel-tinted saris. Even the ele phants of state take to color and jew elry. Their tusks are cut off and bopnd with brass rings. In some states they are provided with solid gold ankle bands, and are tattooed with shawl effect on their foreheads and ears. One ruler has a solid-gold pavilion mounted on the back of his favorite elephant, and others gild these howdahs and hang them with gorgeous trappings and tapestry cur tains. ’’The maharaja of Udiilpnr has some famous dancing horses. These are pure-bred horses, caparisoned In gold-covered bridles and brocade sad dles, which prance with careful steps to the sing-song music of their Indian accompanists. These dancing horses are popular and may be found In the stables of many of the Indian princes. “Despite the enormous wealth of the princes and other potentates of India the masses of the people live hi poverty. The average Individual In come of India’s 300,000,000 people Is estimated at less than the equivalent of $25 annually. British rule has brought two blessings to India, the building of railroads which avert the regional famines which. In the past, dealt death to thousands, and protec tion of her northwest border against Invasion by marauding tribesmen.” FAMOUS GEYSERS ARE ACTIVE AGAIN Yallowstona Park Wonders Back to Life. tfls throne room and tall gold chairs. The gaekwar (prince) of Baroda’s treasure, includes gun carriages and cannons of gold. White bullocks, with silver-capped boms and brocaded trap pings, convey these cumbersome car riages through the streets in official parades. “Until a few years ago the ruler of Uliopnl was a woman, the begum. Bhopal is a Mohammedan state and Its woman ruler made pilgrimages to Mecca, and also visited England. There she was protected from ‘infidel’ eyes by an enveloping cape which gathered around her head, with lace- trlmmed slits for her eyes. “Perhaps the most novel banquet table in India is that of the maharaja of Indore. A miniature landscape of flowers and trees Illuminated by re volving colored balls adorns the table. A tiny electric train runs around Its edge on a small track. The train con tains seven coaches, one each for car rying brandy, port, sweets, nuts, choco lates, cigars and cigarettes. At the end of the meal, the maharaja starts the train by pressing a button at his r$lace, and It stops automatically at the slightest touch of a guest who wishes to make his selection. “The nizam of Hyderabad, the rank ing Mohammedan prince of India and probably its richest ruler, has the largest harem In India. Hia home- hold, Including all retainers, numbers 7.000. Hyderabad was once known as Got coeds, a famous market for 41*k atoods In ancient days, and tbe al- tarn’s personal collection of jewels Is worth millions of dollars. Mortal Deputy Sheriff Kindly Gives Thief a Lift Billings, Mont.—Walter Scott, negro porter, will be very careful with whom be rides In tbs future. He left s barber sbop. where he wts employed, taking some hslr tonic, ap pliances. and loose cash with him. i'aicftlag a rids oat of town the fol- lowing day, be was forced to take to the road again when the truck became hogged In a rood bole. Fils luck held out, apparently, as he approached another car that had stopped on the road. Scott was given a rids to Hardin, fheo escorted Into tbs police stetlon there by his kindly benefactor, who happened to be a depot y sheriff from Billings who had beard of tbe burber •hop robbery. HANDLESS WOMAN LOOPS HER PLANE Stubs Serve as Arms, But Ske*s Expert Pilot. Los Angelea—With stubs only six Inches long to senrs as arms. Mias Josephine Cstlsgtian, twenty-two-year- old wealthy rancher snd sportswoman, recently graduated from tbe “stunt class” at Dycer airport when she pi loted her plane alone through all the maneuvers required In the post-gradu ate division. Mias Callaghan bought s Lincoln- Page biplane when she was allowed to i folo after 30 hours of Instruction from Charles F. Dycer, chief pilot for the Dycer School of Commercial Aeronau tics. V; Instead of the regulation short con trol stick. Miss Callaghan had the plane equipped with a stick extending shoulder-high. At the top of the stick Is a padded forked rod. sod in his Miss Callaghan Inserts one of hei shortened arms. Because of her height Miss Calla ghan also had tbe pilot’s seat raised so that she can see out and had the foot rudder bar moved up and back. Switches and throttle control also have been placed so that she can work them with her fingerless members. Just before she zoomed her ship through a series of loops, wing overs and spins Dycer took her aloft for her last Instructions. “She tried two loops,” Dycer said, “and slipped out of both of them. That often unnerves the average pilot, but Miss Callaghan just nosed tbe ship over for the third time, gave it the gun and made a perfect loop. She is better than many of the men stu dents! have Instructed, bavins a Wgb degree of persistence, nerve and abil ity to follow Instructions.” “Nothing like It,” Miss Callaghan declared. “Why, I can pilot that plane easier than r can drive an automobile and look at the time I save. Also it’s the greatest thrill In the world, and I ought to know, because I’ve been rid ing my jumpers in horse shows for several fears and driven all makes of automobiles.” Miss Callaghan keeps s stable of blue-ribbon winners on her estate at Encino and takes them East each sea son for competition In shows. Washington.—After eight or nine years of comparative quiet, unusual activity is now being displayed by two of tbe largest geysers lot Yellow stone National park, the Giant and the Giantess, 'according to reports recent ly received at the Department of the Interior. The Giantess, which played only once during the summer of 1928, has played twice since the beginning of the present calendar year, with a 22-day interval. During the second eruption It played for over four hours. The period during which water was erupted lasted only about 50 minutes, the rest of the four hours being given to steam and enough accompanying water to form a fine mist coming down. From these two eruptions it is hoped this geyser is coming back to activity. The average height of the Giantess’ eruptions Is from 200 to 250 feet Un til recent years it has usually played two or three times a season. The Giant geyser, which used to play every eight or ten days, during the last few years extended the time between eruptions to a month or more and last summer and the year before only played at night when tourists were not able to see It It also has played twice so far this year, at one time throwing water to a height of 180 to 200 feet for a period of C2 min utes. Sometimes the Giant throws its water as high as 250 feet Until the advent of the new geyser In tbe park the Giant haa been classed as tbe greatest existing geyser since the old Excelsior, which played out In 1890. The new geyser, which as yet has not been given a special name, sud denly broke out last July. It appears to have continued activity without In terruption through the winter, al though close observations have bern Impracticable under winter conditions. Its crater, which reaemblea that of the old Excelsior, measures 90 by 140 feet. Its tube rosy be measured to a depth of 74 feet below tbe surface, one foot deeper than that of tbe Giant. Dur ing the latter part of the past sum mer It erupted once In every ten to fourteen and one-half hoars, the pe riod of eruption lasting from lour to six hours. It baa been estimated that about 700.000 gallons of water are thrown out In one of Us four snd ono- balf-hour eruptions. Years of service in Model T Fords THE Model T was so strongly and sturdily built that it fo still rendering reliable, economical service to motor ists in every section ’of the country. Millions of these cars can he put in shape for two, three and five more years of use at very small cost. So that you may have this work done economically and satisfactorily, the Ford Motor Company is still de voting a considerable section of its plants to the manu facture of Model T parts. It will continue to do so as long as they are needed by Model T owners. The follow ing list gives the approximate labor charges for recon ditioning the Model T Ford:— Engine Tune motor (including replacement of commutator case, brush and vibrator points if necessary) .- - - $1.00 Grind valves and clean carbon ----- $3.75 to 4.00 Overhaul carburetor - -- -- -- - 1.50 Rrtine detachable car transmission bands- 1.50 Install new pistons or connecting rods - - - 6.00 Tighten all main bearings - - - - - - - 6.00 Overhaul motor and transmission - $20.00 to 25.00 Rear System Replace rear axle assembly - • .... - 2.50 Install universal joint - ^m-- . > .. t>. 3.00 Reline brake shoes 1.50 Replace rear axle shaft, drive shaft pinion, or drive gear 5.00 Overhaul complete rear axle assembly ... $5.75 to 7.00 Rehash spring and perches - 1.75 Oil and graphite springs ....... 3.00 TRY A BUSINESS BUILDER The People- Sentinel. Front System Overhaul front — — - — •— - - • • Rebush spindle bodies and arms (both sides) • Replace or straighten spindle connecting rod - Tighten radios rod or steering ball cap Tighten all sockets aod joints of front end Replace front sprina tie boh or new leaf • Straighten front axle • - - * * « Chassis Replace rear fender •••••• Overhaul steering gear •••••• Repair muffler ------- Overhaul radiator ------- Repaint Coupe Repaint Sedan - Repaint Touring Car •- • • • Runabout Touring Car - - • • v * Replace top deck (Coupe or Sedan) - - - Overhaul starting Overhaul generator $4.00 to 5.00 2.50 .75 .60 1.50 2.50 3.00 1.75 3.50 1.00 7.50 25.00 25.00 20.00 $.00 15.00 4.00 3.00 2.60 Theaa prices are approximate and are for labor only, because the need and number of new parts depend on the condition of each car. The charge for these parts is lew, however, because of the established Ford policy of manufacturing and selling at a small margin of profit* Ford Motor Company ******* Coeds Prefer English; t Men Pick Economics * Cambridge, Mass.—English Is * tbe most popular subject atnon* * college girls and ecooomlo * ii among men. It a survey con J jj ducted st Harvard #nd Rad jj cliffe Is an accurate barometer Twenty-eight per cent of R»d { cliffe girls are concentrating li i English, compared with 16 pc * cent of Harvard men. Seven ; teen per cent of tbe Harvan ] > students art majoring In ec«> nomlcm, while less than S per l; cent of tbe Raddlfft girls hav< for that *3b THE GIANT POWER FUEL Steady waves of ears along the country ronda***in the cities • • • everywhere — traffic and more traffic. 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