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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-01-09
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NEWS PRINT TRUST
Attorney General Gregory Begins
Criminal Investigations OF Aneg-
ed Paper Makers Combine.

Washington, Jan. 4.-Attorney Cen
eral Gregory tonight announced that
he has instituted an investigation to
determine whether or not a trust IS
monopolizing the news print paper
business in the United States and op-
Grating to squeeze small newspaper
publisher out of business. He will
bring criminal proceedings under the
antitrust laws to punish the heads Of
the news print trust, if the facts re-
vealed by the Investigation warrant.
Also, suit will lie instituted to dis
solve the combination if it be shown
to exist.
Grand jury proceedings are expect
to start in New York City and in TWO
or three other cities within 80 days. It
was stated at the department. The
department will seek to discover If
any combination which may exist is
restraining trade, and especially
whether there is a conspiracy to fix
prices.
The department already has before
II mass OIL correspondence AuIu4SH-
ed by newspaper publishers. H. 3.
Warner, of Lexington, N. c., pub
Usher, has given the department let
ters written by score of supposedly
independent paper manufacturers,
concerning paper prices. Mr. Warn
er asserts that all these letters give
evidences of having been dictated by
the same nan. This evidence, with
other, will be used in an effort to
prove price fixing.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-01-09

Columbia, Jan. Scaling atten-
ton 20 the financial condition of the
State; advising that the liquor laws
be amended by reducing the quanti-
ty of liquor per month to each lndl-
v:dual, and that as substitute, light
wines and beers be included in the
law; urging the adoption of the Au-
stralian ballot system Tor the prl-
mary, except as to small rural conl-
munities; reiterating his recommen-
dation as to the State warehouse sys-
tenn; commencing the work OF the
State hospital for the insane. and
saying that he would send in a spec
ial message in regard to same; urg-
ing a provision. for State institution
for the feeble-minded; calling atten-
ton to the insurance situation, and
urging legislation which will adjust
the difficulties and asking for econ
omy and efficiency in the matter OF
appropriations, the annual message
OF Governor Richard I. Manning was
transmitted to the general assembly,
upon the first day of its session, to-
day.
AS to finances, the governor says,
after calling attention to the general
condition, "that we must increase our
revenues or decrease our eXpendi-
tures." Attention has already been
called in this, correspondence to the
fact that the estimated expenditures
would increase the State levy to ten
mills.
Economy and efficiency must go to-
gether," the governor urges.
The governor calls attention to the
fact that the cost of living has in
creased materially since the salaries
now provided by law, of judges and
other State officials, were fixed, and
he reco nmends that as simple mat
ter of justice these salaries should
be increased to meet the cost. Of liv-
ing, and also to provide adequate COM
pensation for those who are capable
and qualified for the positions.
The report of the special committee
appointed by the governor to hook in
to the insurance situation in this State
has already been published in these
columns. The governor, in a short
paragraph, concludes his recommen-
dation in this regard as follows: L
urge legislation which will adjust our
difficulties, protect our interests. and
be fair to all parties concerned
A provision for a State institution
for the care. custody and training
of the feeble minded, is recommended;
"c~d tat this institution be placed
under the control of the board Of re-
gents of the State hospital for the
insane but that it be entirely sepa-
rate from the State hospital in ootn
location and management.
The work of the State hospital FOR
the insane is reviewed "The man
ment is all that could be desired,
the governor says. He will communi-
cate bv special message on the sub
ject later.
The governor renews his recon-
mendations of last year as TO the
State warehouse system. and urges
"the enactment Of such laws that VIII
Strengthen the system and. protect
the state and ttoso who borrow mon
ey en warehouse receipts as collater-
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-01-09
M".AURIN TO RESIGN
As WAREHOUSE HEAD
Informs General Assembly, in Annual
Report, That He Will Give up Posi-
ton on Election of SuSseSsor-Gifes
Reasons for step.


"In conclusion l herewith tender
my resignation, to take effect upon the
election of my successor" states
John Lowndes McLaurin, state ware
house commissioner. in his annual re-
port to the general assembly. which
is to be laid on the desks OF tile
members of both houses during the
opening days of the session.
John L. McLaurin, former United
States senator from South Carolina,
was elected head of the warehouse
system, when the bill of which he was
the author, passed the general as
sembIy and created the method for
State warehousing of cotton. In the
campaign of 1916 he was the storm
center Of factional politics, eSpousing
the cause of former Governor Blease.
Following the nomination of Governo-
Manning IN the second primary of
Septer Der II, 1916, he transmitted to
J. A. Banks of st. Matthews, president
Of the State Warehouse association.
his Intention of resigning. but later
withdrew his tentative proposition at
the request of the association. Since
that time his course was problematic.
"The spirit of intolerance in the bit
ter factional contests in South Caro-
lima make the further development of
the system by me impractical" states
the section of the report transmitting
the resignation.
81 have no personal or political axe
to grind I followed the course which
it seemed to me would best insure the
development of the warehouse system
upon broad lines of service to the
farmers of the State I have no poll
tical apologies to make, and the mere
fact of beingsin minority is no proof
that l was wrong. The governor and
this legislature were elected pledged
to the development of the warehouse
system, and although my term does
not expire until November ), 1918, az
ter the positive stand I took in the
campaign, / feel that 7 owe it to q
majority of this legislature and Gov
ernor Manning to give them free
hand
81 believe that all OF us wish to do
our best for South Carolina. and
stand ready to aid my successor free
of all cost whenever called upon.
''I wish you to understand. gentle
men of the general assembly, and the
people Of the State to believe. that
have never desired an Office for self
aggrandizement, but only as a means
of being real service to my State.
"I do not propose to permit fac
tional prejudice against me to per-
vert the usefulness of this Office. I
feel that the best service. I can render
is to leave the way open for those IN
control to further develop a system
which was the salvation of the small
farmer withou: personal credit in
1914 and which will be greatly needed.
unless misread the signs. next fall
The office has been thoroneFJv check
cd by Messrs Bradley and Walton. and
herewith submit, as an eppendix, a
portion of this report, which is not
only thorough. but just to the State
and fair To me-"
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-01-09

Rural credits, the Torrens land sys-
tenn, and good roads are dealt with III
the message.
One OF the most important para
graphs is in regard to the liquor ques-
ton. From careful survey and
observation of the entire State" he
says, II recommend that the present
| law, known as the 'gallon-a-month'
| law, should be amended and strength
, ened in many particulars. 1t is not
my purpose to go into the details OF
these amendments, but in a general
way l would advise that the quantity
! of liquor allowed each person per
| month be reduced, and that as sub
stitute for liquor, that wine and beer.
with stated percentages of alcohol, be
permitted as. alternatives" Other
very important amendments in the
liquor laws are urged.
In regard to the election laws, Gov
ernor Manning says that "as for back
as 1S94' he recognized necessity to
take some action in regard to the
cessity and urged upon the legisla-
ture then the adoption of the Austria
lian ballot system. After 22 years
OF observation and experience, again
commend that system to your con-
sideration, for cities, towns and large
communities. I believe that at pres
ent it is unnecessary to apply it to
the small rural communities.
The message of Governor Manning
in full is as follows:
ANNUAL MESSAGE.
Gentlemen Of the General Assembly:
In! conformity with custom, and Ill
response to an obligation imposed by
the Constitution upon me as Governor.
| I submit for your consideration tie
following message:
extend to you warm greeting.
! greet you as men inspired by a de-
sire to transact the business of the
State ii a thorough, economical and
efficient way, that will appeal to the
best judgment of our people and give
I that service to the State which will
l.oiu III CiCNolIilS lIG IuOi al lOIlS anu
standards of Our citizenship and will
upbuild our material and industrial
; resources. In these efforts 7 can as
: sure you Of my ready, hearty, and
earnest cooperation.
The past year has been signalized
as one If unusual and far-reacnlng
events. and the obligation rests u2-
on rs t. Join together in fervent
thanks t. Almighty G2d for His guild
arce asd for ti:e blessings He has
j bestowed upon ls. b H:s banei-
e. 7rna w aave !'aan blessed with
health; the earth has yielded crops
efficient to sustain US. and in all
! Tires Of industry we have made pro-
cress. Our people exhibit the spirit
; Of thrift, effort and self-relianca. They
recognize as never before the valne
! Of education, both as a political and
! economical necessity. and demand
greafc" educational facilities which
! Wilt better EQUIP our BOYS and gi-is
! foc the duties and esponhibiiites
O: life. Our blessings have he;:n'
abundant, both in national and State
/ affairs. AS a people we have been
saved from the unspeakab,e ruin of
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-01-09

and Judgment being recovered by the
plaintiff. the plaintiff shall be entitled
to a 10 per cent attorneys fee on the
amount recovered: provided it shall
be made to appear to the pury trying
the same that the refusal of the COM
pany to pay the claim was in bad
faith, and that the amount of premium
covering the excess Insurance over the
amount of the judgment shall be re-
funded Of the assured"
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-01-09
WON'T GRANT LICENSE.
Oldest Greenville Hotel to Be Closed.

The State.
Greenville, Jan. 4.-The Contra!
hotel. the oldest hotel in Greenvllle,
will be closed at once because the
mayor refused to allow license to be
granted the management. as the re-
suit of the death of the young woman
who was slain in the hotel On Christ
mas eve
The council met this aste:nonn ard
sustained the mayor in his action In
view Of an injunction suit which is
contemplated by attorneys represent
ing the lessee of the hotel.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-01-09
Total for Newberry county s153.25
Richardson -Shealv.

January {. 1917. at St Pauls par
sonage near Pomaria. S. e, Mr.. Ethon
Shealy of Little Mountain and Miss
Elese Richardson of Prosperity, Rev.
S. P Koon officiating.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-01-09
Comfy Medical Society.

Regular meeting of the Newberry
County Medical society in the council
chamber Friday afternoon January
II at o'clock.
DR.. Houseal will read paper on
"Eclampsia. There will aslo be a
paper by DR.. E. H. Moore.
Society dues for 1917 are now due.
jno. B. Settler, Sec.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-01-09
Deficit Campaign Fund.

:. Contributions received by Fred H.
DOM sex to deficit in the treasury of
the .ional Democratic committee:
-. NeMberrY county.
The Coconino sun., 1917-04-27

J. E. Samsky, who has been back at the old home in Kansas City for the past year and half, has returned to Flagstaff and will again go into busi- ness with his brother Andy and help make things hum this summer.
 Fred Cruice, the genial assistant general frieght and passenger agent of the Santa Fe, was in Flagstaff Sunday lining up the officials along the road for whatever war duty that may be imposed on his company.
 Clarence Lloyst has purchased the Stuart Art Shop and will continue the Stuart Photo business along the same line as heretofore. Mir. Lloyst is we'll known about town having been connected with one of the~local papers for several months past.
 Mir. J. H. Stapelton and wife of Los Angeles, arrived in Flagstaff this week. MT. Stapelton will be the offic- ial soda suds servant at the News Stand on Railroad avenue this sum- mer. He mixes cooling drinks with both hands and speaks three languag- es-Sunday school, Normal school and Emerson school, including dialects.
 Manager L. C.. Riley of the local telephone exchange, has been having his hands full repairing damage done to poles and wires during the last storm. At one time in the thick of the fight he had only about thirty phones working, but soon had things in working order locally; long dis tance lines are still receiving atten- ton.
 w. J. Stephens returned this week from Kirkland where he has been talk ing care of his mining property dur ing the winter. While he is not much of a booster" for his own property, he has had the conviction that it is valu- able and has spent good many years in developing it and is confident that the next year will prove his judgment sound.
 Ambrosio Armijo and family came overland from Holbrook by mule team, arriving in Flagstaff Tuesday and are on their way to their olt ranch on Oak Creek. Ambrosio wal
 mighty well pleased to get back into the old pine country again. Hi . mother who has been seriously i'll, re
 turned by train with his father ant reached here few days sooner.
 Ad. Keesler of Williams, was ir
 Flagstaff last Friday. Mir. Keesler is
 one of the ranchers who will utilize every foot of his available ground tc produce food this season in an en. deavor to relieve the situation. He has two ranches leased besides his own and has an early start with g portion of his ground plowed before the last storm set in. He believes that it will be great year for crops in this section of the country and that Coconino County will at least double last years results.
 Company A of the Home Guard met at Marian Hall last night ant after drill discussed the proposition of uniforms. It was thought that the company might hold dances occasion : ally and raise some money to assist the men in partially paying for theii uniforms. Other cities which have , formed Home Guards have assisted !, the men in the way of uniforms anc : it is much better for the local com pany to be properly dressed in order that the company may make a better
 showing in drill work.
The Coconino sun., 1917-04-27
orr

There are some vital and pertinent questions answered and asked by Ed ward Amhert Ott in his different lec- turers, one of which he will give at the Flagstaff Chautauqua this sea- son. Among them are: Do our first class men come from the universities? Could born musician live among the noises of a machine shop? Can our preachers and teachers do it all Did Luther hit the devil when he threw the ink bottle at him? Why does a designer of clothing receive $35 ,000 a year while the cutter gets $1, BOO? Why did it take from 1917 until 1863 to learn to shoot an oil- well? What do we get from our tax money? Is any of it wasted? Do you believe beautiful homes have pure men and happy women? Do you. know why the victory of industrial development comes to some cities and not to others?
 Mighty interesting questions, you say, and good ones to discuss around the dinner table. The thoughts that Ott will bring out in his lecture will cause you to do some deep and sound thinking. His lectures have that
 characteristic. He will amuse you
 but not only that, he will make you
 think. You will remember the man
 and his lecture for months after ! Chautauqua is past.
The Coconino sun., 1917-04-27
Local Brevities

D. Elmer Jones is now city editor on the Leader.
 Deputy Sheriff Fairchild was in Williams yesterday.
 T. A. Turpin of Tuba, spent We'd nesday in town visiting friends.
 Charles Howard of Mesa, was in Flagstaff couple days this week. Harry Stevens of Dallas, Tex, ar rived Wednesday for few days visit with relatives.
 MT. J. D. Brown and wife were wis., itors in Flagstaff last week Friday from Ash Fork.
 MT. Charles Brandt, manager of the Fl Tovar hotel at Grand Canyon, was in Flagstaff Tuesday afternoon.
 Mir. R. R. Pollock, of Albuquerque, was the guest of his brother T. E. Pollock Saturday, leaving in the even- ing for his home.
 Mrs. Craig Pottinger, who has been visiting her parents on the coast for the past two months returned to Flagstaff the first of the week.
 Miss Lucille Nolan who has been spending the winter at the old home in Chicago and in Florida, returned to Flagstaff yesterday morning.
 T. V. c. Williams of Los Angeles, arrived in Flagstaff Monday and will become assistant to his father c. " Williams, auditor of the Navajo Cop per Co. .
 Sgt. Charles Nickel, of the First Arizona, came home last Saturday night from Naco, where the mair party of the regiment has beer stationed.
 L. NJ. Harrison, in charge of the U s. Bureau of Crop Estimates of Phoe nix made a short trip here Wednesday in gathering data for the Nationa Defense Board.
 Wm. Jones, now one of the bloatet proprietors of big meat marke company at Jerome, came in Tuesday evening for visit to his parents ana many friends here.
 Miss Merritt will open a dining room service at the corner of Beaver and Birch on May first to be conduct ed for those more particular in theil desires regarding fare.
 H. Jackson, the automobile man, re turned last Saturday from an over land trip to Apache county. H' brought Captain E: M. Lebarror through with him to Flagstaff.
 Mrs. M. I. Rison of Popular Bluff Mo, arrived in Flagstaff Monday morning and is the guest of hel daughter, Mrs. J. c. Kelly. Mrs Rison expects to remain here for thu summer.
 Bert Lyons, field expert of the lant department of the Santa Fe, was ir Flagstaff last Saturday from Gallup endeavoring to find some way 1T which his services might be best usec to help the country.
 Dick Bonberg returned last Sunday evening from Phoenix where he hac been as witness in the Hunt Camp bell contest. He was rather i'm pressed with the opinion that there wasn't much hope for Campbell under existing conditions though the sup reme court might put different com plexion on it.
The Coconino sun., 1917-04-27
CARD OF THANKS

We desire to express our great gratitude to those who were so kind to us when our little one passed away, and for the beautiful floral offerings given, which did so much to soften the sorrow of parting with our little boy.
 MIR. AND MRS. ISAAC SMITH.
The Coconino sun., 1917-04-27
BAPTIST CHURCH Meetings held in the Court house.


 Aug. F. Wallis, M. A. Pastor
 Residence 124 Agassiz Street 9:45 a. m. Bible school, Lesson: Jno 12:12-26 "The Triumphal Entry" 11:00 a. m. Preaching service. 6:20 p. m. Christian Endeavor's meeting.
 7:30 p. m. Preaching services. In the absence of the pastor Evan gelist R. L. Erickson will preach at the morning service and Evangelist C.. H. Erickson, his sou, will occupy the pulpit at night.
 Come and hear them, they will have a message for you.
 We extend to one and all a cordial welcome to all services.
The Coconino sun., 1917-04-27
With the Churches

FEDERATED CHURCH REV. G. P. KEELING, Pastor. Sunday school 9:45. Morning service 11:00. Junior Christian Endeavor League 2:30.
 Christian Endeavor League 6:30. Evening service 7:30 p. m.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-14

not been easy The troubles with wa
ter in the past would have entirely
discouraged less sturdy and deter
mined men, but when the Colorado
broke from its banks and left the val
ley a worthless waste, men went cheer
fully to work and the reconstruction
was accomplished One discourage
mont after another came, but never
for moment did the people falter,
and today their determination and
valor has been rewarded and the val
ley is safe and its water supply as
sured for all time, as far as human
foresight goes,
More and more the valley becomes
the focal point for the eyes of the
world. 1t is being given its place as
= leader in production in almost every
line of agriculture. Pure bred stock
is becoming So general that soon men
seeking the best will come here and
j. is already recognized as great
food market.
And the development Of its re-
sources has just started.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-14
WOMEN MAGISTRATES.
RUSSIAN REVOLUTION HAS PRO
DUCED THEM
Higher Courts There Have -..teadA
Been Reformed by
Repubiicanism

Correspondence OF Associated PresN)
Petrograd, Aug. 1.-THE reform OF
Russias judicial system, proceeding
rapidly under the Provisional Gov
ernment, has brought with it the in
stitution of women magistrates, an
known elsewhere in Europe
The higher courts already have been
reformed One Of the new govern
ment's first acts was to relntroduce
the famous judicial Statute" pro-
mulgated by Alexander II in 1864 dur
ing his brief reforming fit after the
CrimeAn War. but abolished by his
reactionary successors. The reform
of the minor local courts, the peasant
courts and the police courts is moe
complicated task, but virtually it IS
accomplished.
Chief is the reform of the courts ct
peace. corresponding to police cour ;
in other European states. The systcn:
CT peasant jurisdiction also has been
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-14
Easier 10 Get Ont

1t used to be said that it was easy
10 get into jail" but here if it were
not for the activity Of the officials Il
would be far easier TO get out. In fact
getting out would be only matter
of jarring loose a few poorly laic
bricks. The sheriff and his men are
fully cognizant of this condition and
therefore are on the lookout all the
time. The Jail is just little worse
than common corral and the con-
finement of prisoners therein is large
ly case of herding them and guard
ing them all the time.
Imperial county is pretty well
equipped in every line save this one
but this is a vital matter. The sani-
tary condition OF the place Is bad
how bad nobody cares 10 say, but il
is as good as it can possibly ne made
under existing conditions.
With all the other questions before
the people, and they are all important
ores. the new jail question seems u
be one of the most important ones
OF all and We'll venture that not q
single tax payer in the county, if in
formed Of the real conditions there
would vote against spending money
for new jail
The Supervisors have decided tha;
. new jail shall be built, but speed Is
the essential thing now and the plan,
should be completed, approved and tne
work started without further de,ay
Common humanity, for one thing. de-
nands new jail and the safety O;
the public is also largely involved.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-14
Cutting Down Exemptions

The first report Of the work OF the
exemption board shows that it vii
require a good case to make it worth
anything when it is up for cousidera-
tion.
The board is looking the matter
souagely in the face and deciding cases
iudi,ially. Fully recognizing the hard
ships that refusals Of exemptions may
work, a The same time the demand
of the country is considered and only
where mothers, wives and children are
dependent wholly on the labor Of the
husband. son or father, are exemptions
granted. Where there are wives alone,
unless in unusual cases, the assump-
ton is that a woman without children
can earn a living and that it Is her
duty to the countryto give her husband
to fight, that this furnishes no valid
claim for exemption
Naturally those refused will not, IN
many eases, feel kindly toward the
authorities. This cannot be avoided,
nor is it unexpected. But war is a
terrible thing. 1t is a creator of hard
ships and it demands sacrifices from
every citizen and the nation must be
considered first Of all.