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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-01-23
WANTS GREAT PROGRAMME
FINISHED IN FIRST TEEN
Wilson Urges Senate Committee to
Speed Up in Hopes That Present
Congress Can Complete Werk ana
Thus Avoid Need Tor Special Ses-
sion. ..-s

WASHINGTON, JAM 19.-Members OF
the senate steering committee today
were earnestly urged by President
Wilson to get in lively action on ad-
ministration legislation measures 30
that the entire programme OF re-
forms advocated by the president
when he entered the White House
might be on the statute books by
March T.
To impress upon the Democratic
leaders his views the president made
another trip to the senate Office
building and he discussed the clogged
legislative calendar with Senators
Kern, Williams, Thomas, Reed,
James anG Chamberlain for more
than two hours. He made it clear
that he was anxious for action on
all measures he outlined at the be-
ginning of the session, including
railroad labor legislation as the para
mount Issue, water power and other
conservation bills, a corrupt prac-
tices measure, the Webb collective
foreign selling agency measure am
the Puerto Rican citizenship bill to.
gether with the big appropriation
bills and necessary revenue legisla-
tion
Admitting that this Is a big under
taking in view of the fact that there
are less than SO more legislative days
in the life of the Sixty-fourth con-
gress, administration leaders are con-
siderably pertufbed. The steering
committee has been called TO meet
again Monday when an effort will be
made to agree on a programme to be
submitted to caucus of senate
Democrats.
Many senators expressed grave
doubt tonight that the programme
could be put through because of o.
position to much of the legislation
proposed. The waterpower and min
eral land leasing bills are in bitter
dispute. The presidents proposal for
a railroad strike prevention bill
pending investigation has not even
got out of the interstate commerce
committee and the Webb bill is cer-
tain to encounter obstacles.
In view of this there is much talk
about the capitol of the probability
Of an extra session Of the ,;xty-fiftk
congress, although the president and
administration leaders hope that the
legislative wheels may be so creased
and speeded as to avoid it.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-01-23
SOUTHERN RAIL"AY GROUPED
LINES EAST AID LINES WEST

Atlanta, Ca, Jan. 1.-THE lines Of
the Southern Railway Company The
Cincinnati New Orleans and Texas
Pacific Railway Company, The Ala
bama Great Southern Railway Cons
pany, the New Orleans and North
western Railroad Company and the
Northern Alabama Railway Company
will hereafter be grouped for the pur-
pose of administration as Lines
East and Lines West of the South
ern Railway System. No consolida-
ton is planned but the coporate
identity Of all lines affected will be
preserved as heretofore, according to
a statement issued today by Presi-,
dent Fairfax Harrison.
The Lines East" will be made up
of those portions Of the system east
and north of the old E. T. v. and G.
line from Chattanooga to Brunswick.
The Lines West will be made up
of the other lines Of Southern Rail-
way Company and including the c.
n. O. & T. P. Ry., the A. G. S. R. R.,
~ ~ ~. H. H.,
ern Alabama Ry.
By reason of the State of his health,
Mr.. J. M. Culp, for many years vice
president of the Southern Railway, in
charge of the traffic department, at
his own request, has been retired
from active duty and will hereafter
serve in an advisory capacity. The
administration Of the traffic depart
ment will be under Mr.. T. c. Powell
vico-president at Cincinnati, and Mr.
Lincoln Green. formerly freight traf-
fic manager of the Southern Railway
who is promoted to be vice-presidenl
with Headquarters at Washington.
Mr.. E. H. Coapman, formerly vice
president and general manager Of the
Southern Railway, is promoted to be
vice president in charge OF operation
of all lines. Mr.. G.. R. Loyal, former
lv general superintendent Of the mid
die district Of the Southern railway
is promoted to be assistant vice-presl-
dent, with jurisdiction on all lines
under Mr.. Coapman.
Mr.. W. n. Foreacre, formerly gen.
eral superintendent of the Eastern
District of the Southern Railway, is
promoted to be general manager OF
the "Lines East with headquarters
at Charlotte, n. c.
Mr.. Horace Baker. formerly gener-
al manager Of the c. n. o. &. T. P.
Rv. and the A. G.. s. r. R., is pro-
NOTED to be general manager Of the
Lines West" with headquarters al
Cincinnati
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-01-23

discussed this year are: The migra-
ton of the negro from the south to
the north" "Are the educational IA
cilities sufficient to meet the de-
mands,'' "The South's debt to the
negro" THE negro and the liquor
question: and 'Evangelism."
Among the white speakers invited
and will be present are: Dr. B. +
Riley Of Alabama who will speak ON
the migration of the negroes; Dr.
Weston Bruner of the Southern Bap-
tist Home Mission Board OF Atlanta
Ga, who will speak On Evangelism
Rev. C. C. Brown. D. D.. who viii
speak on Leadership" and DR.. L. VI
Dunton of Orangeburg, S. c.
Among the prominent colored men
are: C. NJ. Young, D. D., president OF
Harbinson College, Irmo; R. W Nance
D. D., president Of Allen University
Columbia; J. J. Starks, D. D., presl,
dent Morris College, Sumter; w. 7
Andrews, Esq, Sumter; Rev. E. J
Carter, 3. D., Of Valdosta, Ga.
Rev. Richard Carroll, president o:
the conference is very anxious for as
many ministers and prominent negro
farmers as possible to att nd thi:
conference-men who will carry the
information received back to theil
people.
His Excellency, Governor R.
Manning has been invited to address
the conference on the Sth at 400 p
m, also J. NJ. Kinard, Esq, Spresl
dent of the Commercial Bank Of New
berry and Mr.. J. W. Norwood, presl
dent of the Norwood National Bans
Of Greenville, S. C.
Sessions of the conference will D*
held at Bethel A. NJ. F. church and a
First Calvary Baptist church. l. S
Leevy, 1921 Taylor street is Chairman
of the entertainment committee.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-01-23
IT'S NOT FAIR.
ANY Effort to Force Down the Prices
of Products the Farmer Has for
Sale is Unjust and Should be
Fought.

The movement among city people
to force down the prices Of food
stuffs, particularly products marketed
by the farmer, butter, eggs, etc., is tu
say the least, lacking in either fair
ness or good judgment.
During the long years when the
farmer took the lowest sort Of star
vation prices, no such effort was
made by city consumers to get him 8
fair living price for his products
Moreover, in the fall Of 1914, when 1t
was suggested that the Government
take a hand in preventing the farmer
being forced to sell his cotton al
prices which meant financial disaster,
the people who control the politics
and business Of the country were very
much disturbed lest a bad precedent
be established. But now many OF
these same guardians Of our sacred
governmental practices are foremost
among the advocates Of an embargo
for the purpose of forcing down the
price of wheat and other farm food
products.
The prices of the products which
the farmer has. to sell are now hign.
but so is everything which he mus.
buy If he is reaping some advantage
from the season of high prices, he Is
not alone in his prosperity.
Those who are most active in the
campaign for forcing down the prices
of farm products by boycotts and
combinations Of many sorts claim
that their object is not to reduce the
prices received by the farmer, but to
lessen the profits Of the middleman.
The difference between what the con-
sumer pays and the producer gets
may be too great. but this is more
the result of an extravagant system
rather than excessive profits taken
by the individual middlemen. Blu:
however that may be, it is not posi-
bic to hit the middleman without also
hurting the farmer The farmer is
not getting too much for his pro-
ducts. AS class the farmer does
lot lay up large profits nor live high
~. If the present is time of high
prices and prosperity, he has also and
recently seen his seasons OF low
prices and hard times.
The idea of placing an embargo on
wheat or any other food product IS
as unjust as it is insane. The attempt
to reduce the prices by combinations
of consumers will be as ineffective as
it is unjust. If prices are now too
high for farm products, which VIZ
claim is not the case compared with
Qaher products, the large areas OF
idle, uncultivated lands and the
possibilities OF increased production
through the better utilization of ma
chinery and labor will more quickly
cure the difficulty by increased pro-
duction and a consequent lowering o.
prices, than can be done by boycotts
and combination of consumers.
The Progressive Farmer.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-01-23
No Sting i'm Death.

A tractor salesman was driving Oh:
into the country to put up trac'o,
recently purchased by a farmer. He
was engaged in conversation with TIE
driver, who mentioned the death of a
prominent farmer in nearby town
1t happened that the salesman had
had considerable dealing with the de-
ceased and had installed a tractor on
his farm only short time before. AT
ter expressing his surprise ami sor-
row at the death of his customer, he
finally frightened up and said:
We'll. after all, there is one good
thing about it: he's got that darned
old tractor off his mind. kansas
City Star.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-01-23
A Quotation From Job.

At prayer meeting held in the
backwoods testimonies were request
ed, and a very old woman tottered
to her feet.
Il want to tell this blessed COM
rany," her voice quavered. that
have rheumatic in my back, an rheu-
matiz in my shoulders, an rheumatic
in my legs, an rheumatic in my arms,
but | have been upheld an comforted
by the beautiful Bible verse: Grin
and bear it.-Los angeles Times.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-01-23
NATTER OF TUITION
CAUSES DISCUSSION
South Carolina's FIRST Obligation in
Education Is to All the Peo-
pie.

i uG SLdlS.
To the Editor of The State.
The proposition to abolish scholar
ships in State colleges and to give
free tuition to all students is calling
out more discussion than appears in
the newspapers. To many of us two
Or three things are so plain as tc
admit of no debate.
l. The States first obligation in
education is to all the people rather
than to a special class. That means
that college students ought to wait
for State aid Of any sort until ade.
quate facilities have been provided
for the education Of the whole peo-
pie. This is a matter Of fact, and is
not an argument against college edu-
cation. But South Carolina can no,
longer overlook the children who will
never go to college. II the State has
money to dispense in aid of educa.
ton, let it put it where the need IL
greatest Let this be the slogan for
the next ten years in South Carolina
Better schools in reach of all the
people"
2 The denominational colleges do
not ask aid from the State and some
OF them are estopped by their fun
oamental principles from adopting
State aid in any form whatsoever
But they do so large a share of the
higher educ; tion, and make so large
a contribution to the life of the State
that the State ought jealousy to
guard against any sort of discrimina-
ton against them. There is only one
basis on which free education can be
offered in State colleges without risk
or unfalrness to the denominational
colleges; and that is. that the State
INT its institutions of higher educa-
ton at one heave to university grade,
onerlng only postgraduate and pro-
tesslonal courses. But the argument
against free education gains in force
as you rise higher in the grade Of the
work attempted, that is, as the class
es reached are smaller and more
special. Special State aid for these
relatively small groups in class legis-
latlon with vengeance.
A perfectly sound argument can be
made for free education by the State
through the high school. Beyond
that the case is not so clear and the
policy becomes decidedly doubtful
when the State takes money from all
the people to carry special privi-
leges to a handful.
3. If scholarships are Retained, or
If State loan fund is created, let it
be understood that the reason for it
is to help worthy young people, not
to subsize certain institutions. The
scholarships granted to blind STU
dents at Cedar Springs are available
for their use in any college of their
choice, and this should be the rule
with all special grants in aid.
E. NJ Poteat.
Furman University, January 10.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-01-23
Hunting.

A trapper from the backwoods OF
Kentucky was riding in a railroad
car for the first time.
Right in front of him sat a bald
headed man reading a newspaper. He
was pretty thin on top" but there
was a good fringe OF hair round the
base of his head.
The man was scratching these low
er regions vigorously from time 10
time-it appeared as if he would nev-
er get done scratching.
The trapper, much interested in :he
operation, leaned forward and said in
a confidential way:
That's right, neighbor, that's right.
Chase 'em up inter tn clearin' an
then yer kin ketch 'em EASIER
Washington Post.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-01-23
The Wittv RetOrt.

A judge was lunchirg one very hot
day when a politician paused beside
his table and remarked: Judge, |
see you're drinking coffee. That's q
heating drink. In this weather you
should drink iced drinks-somethins
sharp and iced. Did you ever try the
combination of gin and ginger ale?'
"No," smiled the Judge; "but I've
tried several fellows who have. =
New York Journal.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-01-23
Obviously Not.

A Kansas farmer returning home
late at night, saw light moving
about in the yard. When he lnVestI-
gated he found a neighbor's farm hand
carrying a lantern.
'TAhat are you doing h@re?' do
manded the farmer.
"Courtin, sir replied the farm
hand.
"Courtin', courtin', with a lanterno
Hugh, you fool, never useI lantern
when | went courtin'!''.
"No, SIR replied the farm hand as
he moved off, we can all see you
didn ."-Harper's Weekly.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-01-23
Maybe So.

"A bishop of the Catholic church
~zsSath' his vicar-general, was examin.
sns a Sunday school class in their
eatechism.
What is matrimony?' asked the
vicar
'.Matrimony is state in which sin.
Hers suffer for time before being al
lowed to enter the kingdom of heav-
en- replied one of the scholars.
-No, no, my child said. the vicar
general; that is purgatory you arc
thinking off,
Hush said the bishop, perhaps
the child is right; what do you know
about t?''-Brooklyn Eagle.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-01-23
FOB RENT.
Prosperity, s., c.

Intensive farm, 7 miles northwest
OF Lexington, s. c., on Cherokee roas.
About 6 acres arabic land suitable for
dairy, truck and chicken farm. Com
Portable 8 room dwelling, large g.
story barn, improved chicken house,
and all necessary outDuildings. Pure
water on or in kitchen porch, plenty
fuel. 100 yards from district school.
In easy reach Of several churches.
Reason for renting-left alone.
P. I. RAWL.
Lexington, S. c., Rt. No. 3
1-16-4t
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-01-23
Youne George Washington.

Henry" said his mother severely
as she bore carcass from the pantry
Henry did you pick all the white
meat off this chicken?'
Mother" replied the truthful lad,
"to make a clean breast of it, | did.
New York Herald.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-01-23
THE NEGRO RACE CONFERENCE
OF SOUTH CAROLINA MEETS
IN COLUMBIA FEBRUARY g:

The South Carolina Negro Race
conference will convene in Columbia
at II o'clock, noon. February 7th.
Among the important subjects to be
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-01-23
Directly Over Tt,

Bacon-What is that matchmaker
doing at his bench at night? Egbelt
oh, he's working over time.-Yon-
kerS Statesman
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-01-23
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE.

License for business OF all kinds
is now due for 1S17. Same schedule
as last year.
By order Of the city council.
j. w. CHAPMAN,
Clerk and Treasurer.
1-13-4t.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-01-23
Cures Old Sores, etasr Remedies woav a,

The worst cases. no matter Of how long sta. ...iuR
,re cured by :he wonderful. old reliable d.,
'oTter's Autisertie Healing Oil. II reiieves
~ sDd ELa's ct the sar ';rne X. Soe. SLY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-17
MIKE JOSEPH, SYRIAN
NOW WILLING TO FIGHT
Oath Times oct. 13.)

One Of the men called for CONSUMPTION
before the Exemption Board was a Sy-
rian named Michael Joseph. Michael Jo-
seph has been in America since 1900 and
sure has taken his time about embracing
the obligations. although enjoying many
Of the privileges of citizenship. He is not
naturalized even now
Michael Joseph put in a plea for exemp-
ton from military duty on the ground
that he was an alien. He is employed at
a Bath shipyard at good wages. The
board, however. says Michael Joseph
would make a better soldier and in reali-
ty Is eager to go, his claim for exemption
being made under belief that. serving IN
the American army would forever disbar
him from again entering his native coun-
try Syria.
Judge .Keegan explained that his could
not be because Of the fact that Syria Is
now an ally OF the United States and
fighting in good shape on the side Of the
Allies. That cheered Michael up a great
deal and he experienced a very great
change OF heart. He said he saw things
In an entirely different light and that If
he passed the physical examination this
afternoon, he would try to get two or
Ah->A SvrlarA h ware draffad and hava
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-17
WORK FOR THE WEARY
Compulsory Service Law Makes ldlers
Getty Busy in Maryland
baltimore dispatch to New York
World)

Baltimore dispatch to New York
World)
''1ou can lead a horse to the trough,
but YOU can't make him drink"
This is the slogan Of the Il Won't
Works who have been rounded up
by the police under the compulsory
work law.
THAT little saying about the horse
and drinking might he all right" says
Sterhen c. Little. clerk of the superb
or court. who with Chairman Malone,
Of the compulsory work board. is Ill
recting the State end of the law, but
YOU must remember that unless the
idlers. sofa entertainers at the hotels
side-door gentlemen and never-works
set busy and work where we send
them they are going to Jail. II they
don't work at the Jail, they don't eat.
This State owes them q living, as 1t
ices every man-only when they work
ard rot when they are gentlemen CT
leisure."
Thus far scercely 200 men have reg
istered voluntarily and about 500 have
been rounded up by the police, who
promise to get several thousand more
in the dragnet before the week is
out.
There has recently been a remark
able increase in the ranks Of bono
statesmen as the result Of a rush Of club
men and society hangers-on to escape
the dragnet. Also a have opened
Offices and the young men are bang
Ing on typewriters to give an impress
sion o. good business that does not
exist.
A rood many sturdy men Of the
humber ella IS. especially negroes who
worked only when actually necessary.
have really gone to work, man on
farms.
MANY ~ those who voluntarily reg
istered are really ineficientists. who
have heretofore not been able to get
work. An idea Of what may be ex-
rscted Of them was given when d.
rector Malone sent a dozen to Maj.
Shirley. State road engineer. Here
they claimed exemption for various
reasons. ard Mai. Shirley sent them
hack arair. Their status is still to be
determined.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-17

states, and that in view Of the recent
talk concerning the formation OF a new
division and the possibility of a return
tn service of one OF our popular heroes
was very evident to what he referred.
The men Of the brigade were not slow in
getting his meaning in spite of the fact
that there has been nothing official con-
corning the new division suggested. AS
the governor finished talking the men
gave cheer after cheer and would only
stop by order of the camp commander.
After the meeting the governor left for
Springfield to attend the exposition.
Several other New England governors
are present today at the exposition and
the wise ones are attaching to this a GER
tain amount OF significance in connection
with The new division. One thing is sure,
no matter what the outcome the people
Of New England can not but appreciate
the effort made by their executive in be-
half OF their sons and brothers. 1t cer-
talnly is only fair that those who have
given so freely of their services and who
have offered their lives to their country
should he allowed to fight rather than to
remain about doing ordinary routine
work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-17
War Prevents ROYAL M.rr;.o.s

It must. Of course. be regarded as one
of the most distressful phases Of the
war thai since It broke out nc members
OF royal houses Of Europe have been ts-
throthed nor has a royal marriage ben
performed. This doubtless causes tho
eligible princesses more concern than II
does the princes, for princesses are usual
~ married young. The disturbed state of
affairs In Europe is undoubtedly the
cause OF this dearth Of marriages, and II
Is possible that an element Of prudence
may enter into It.; for one cannot say
just who will be prince and princess and
who plain mister and miss II the strug.
gle continues much longer. II would b
a terrible calamity IL a royal personase
should be disposed Of below his or her
station in the marriage market. II has
been a custom to use them to cemsut
friendly relations between Kingdoms. al
though they have not always proved good
cement. II they are still considered Of
service for he removal Of international
animosities they will have a large WORK
to do when peace Is declared. n must be
regretfully said that there will not be
enough Of them to Offset all the animosi-
ties that have been aroused or aggrsvst-
ed since those fatal days Of July ~ A.
rust. 1914