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Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-12-12
PEACE CONFERENCE
EARLY IN JANUARY
DELIBERATIONS EXPECTED TO
CONTINUE OVER PERIOD or
FOUR MONTHS.
kept ADVISED BY WIRELESS
President Has Not, so Far, Approved
Of Anything Done at Supreme
War Council at London.

Paris.-The opening OF the peace
conference at Paris has been set for
the hrst week in January. It is ex-
pected here that the peace delibera-
tions will last about four months. I'm.
less unforeseen obstcales arise the be-
lief prevails in well-informed quar-
ters that final action will be reached
toward the early part OF May.
President Wilson will be informed
Dy wireless OF the plans for the as
sembling OF the interallicd conference
and the meeting OF the peace confer
ence. He will also be advised con-
cerning the recent gathering OF the
supreme war council at London. In
the meantime. reports that the Presi-
dent has approved OF anything done
at the supreme council are premature.
The plans concerning the peace
meetings are the results OF Colonel
Edward NJ. Houses long talk with
Premier Clemcnceau, following a con-
ference with Baron Sonnino, the Ital.
ian foreign minister, and the Earl of
Derby, British ambassador to France.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-12-12
WILSON NOT TO SIT
At PEACE TABLE
BELIEVED THAT cLEMeNcEAu
WILL BE MADE PRECEDENT OF
THE CONFERENCE.
SESSIONS WILL Be PUBLIC
Some Little Secrecy Must BE Main
eained AZ 10 Always the Custom In
Large DeIlberative Bodies.

On Board U. s. s. George Washing
ton.-President Wilson probably will
not sit at the peace table but will be
represented here by delegates while
remaining in close contact with the
heads OF the other nations and prepar-
Cd TO decide questions referred to him.
Premier Clemenceau, it is believed.
Will be president Of the peace confer
ence. This is considered fitting be-
cause the conference will be held in
France.
President. Wilson's disposition is in
FAVOR OF entirely public proceedings,
such as are carried on in the senate
chamber at Washington, with the
press representatives given every ia
cilfty to report certain business. Nat
urally there will be need OF secrecy,
as there is in the foreign relations
committee. but the Presidents idea is
that the procedure could be much the
same as at Washington, a committee
considering the confidential and deli
cate features OF various questions, and
then reporting back to the peace con-
gress for action.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-12-12
NoRWEGIANs WANT PAY
FOR USE OF THEIR SHIPS.

Christiania. = In shipping circles
there is growing uneasiness in regard
to Americas position on the part OF
Norwegian owners whose ships were
reuisitioned August OF last year, but
VINO still are unable to obtain a set
tlement. Their properties are with
held and used by the Americans with
out any remuneration to the owners.
The question has been discussed.
In q leader in The Sjoefartstidende.
which stated the percentage of tom
mage lost by Norway was greater than
that OF any other merchantile fleet in
the world. while the total los of lives
was about per cent of all Norwegian
seamen. After the services of Nor
wegian ships to the cause OF the al
Hes, 1t is not in order to boast. The
aact Is put at its face value. Because
American confiscation deprives Nor
way OF the restoration of ships lost
In the service OF the allies. the Journal
reminds. Norwegian owners thereby
are compelled to order new ships in
England.
"But our American friends. saws
this Journal, have as yet refused to
pay us the money we wanted in nav.
ment for these new ships. The Amer
leans are straining the patience Of
their Norwegian friends seriously"
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-12-12
FOR FUTURE WORLD WORK
WILSON Is SPEEDING ACROSS
ATLANTIC UPON A SOLEMN
AND MoMENTous ERRANp.
lilustrIous List Of Passengers Accom-
pany the President on Board
tho George Washington.

New York-Bound on a mission, the
principal objects of which are the abo-
lition of militarism and the attain
ment OF q just world peace, Woodrow
Wilson. first president OF the United
States to visit Europe while In Office.
Is speeding across tho Atlantic toward
France to attend the greatest interna-
ttonal conference in history.
On the transport George Washing
ton. one time German passenger liner,
manned by navy crew and with deck
guns ready for action, and acoompa-
MED by naval convoy, the President
LETT New York harbor amid a demon
stration without parallel in the his
tory OF the port.
Mr.. Wilson left his native shores,
according to persons who conferred
with him before the George Washing
ton sailed. determined against mill
tarfsm In any form. He feels that
the crushing OF Prussian militarism is
part of his plan for the future peace
OF the world, these informants said.
In emphsis, It seemed, OF Amer
fca's part in bringing about Germany's
downfall, the presidential party. out
bound, met some Of the American
hosts returning from overseas.
The liners passenger list contains
group OF prominent names, prob
ably without parallel for any single
voyage in the annals Of shipping. With
the President are two OF his fellow
delegates to the peace conference
Secretary OF State Lansing and Henry
White, former ambassador to France
Mrs. Wilson. together with the
wives OF Secretary Lansing. Ambassa-
dor Davis and the French and Italian
ENJOYS, are members Of the George
Washington's company.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-12-12
An EXPANDED NAVY
|. WANTED BYDAN|tLS
WORK ON SEA, BOTH NATIONAL
AND INTERNATIONAL MUST
BE PROVIDED FOR.
TELLS NAVrS PMT IN WAR
v. 8. Committed Itself -~-.e Years
Ago to the Building o, :. ...rId's
Greatest Navy.

Waskington.-With q story of bril-
liant achievements Of the American
navy in the war. Secretary Daniels
couples, In his annual report, an ur-
gent recommendation for continued
naval expansion to meet the demands
OF peace for national and international
work on the sea.
Through nearly all OF 144 printed
pages the secretary tells in brief
phrases OF the navy's part in the war,
OF the doing of the seemingly impos-
sible through teamwork. He speaks
OF the mighty accomplishment of
transporting 100000 men to France.
without the loss Of an eastbound troop
ship through enemy action, and he
devotes a graphic chapter to the ma
rine brigade, which as all the world
knows blocked the last Prussian ad-
vance on Paris, and started the Ger
man retreat that ended with the war.
Inasmuch as the United States ia
the richest OF the great nations and
mas suffered less in war than any of
the allied powers. 1t will devolve upon
this country to make q contribution
to the navy to preserve the peace of
the world commensurate with its
wealth. its commerce, it's growing and
expanding merchant marine. and it's
leadership in the council OF free peo-
pie. 1t is therefore, our duty now
not, indeed. to enter upon any new
and ambitious naval program, but to
go forward steadily upon the lines of
naval increase to which the country
committed itself by the adoption three
years ago OF the first far-reaching
constructive naval program in the his
tory OF the republic.
Il have recommended to this Con-
gress the adoption OF another three
year program substantially like the
one authorized in 1915.
Mr.. Daniels shows that the new
$6OO.000,000. three-year building pro
gram he has proposed will provide 156
additional naval ships. 10 OF them
dreadnaughts and six battlecruisers,
and the others to be In such distribu-
tion OF approved types as the depart
ment may deem best.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-12-12
cIEMENCEAU MAY BE LEADER
OF FRENCH PEACE COMMISSION

Paris.-Premier Clemenceau may
act as president Of the French dele
cation to the peace conference. It is
reported that the presence Of Presi-
dent Wilson. as head OF the American
delegation. has led to this decision on
the part OF the French premier. 1t is
said that he may select as his collabo-
rators, Captain Andre Tardieu, head
OF the general commission for France
American war matters. and high COM
missioner to the United States; Jules
Cambon. general secretary to the min
istry OF foreign affairs and former am
oassador to the United States. Mar
shal Foch and the French ministers s
OF the navy and labor, Georges Ley
CUES and M. Colliard. respectively.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-12-12
TOO QUICK EXPANSION WILL
PROVE HAZARDOUS TO BANKS

Washington.-In cautioning banks
against seeking great business expan-
sion and profit making following the
war, the federal service board, said
these activities must for some time
to come be subordinated to the gen.
eral welfare. Some banks. the state
ment said, recently had drawn too
heavily on the reserve banks for rsdis-
counts to cover promotion or business
expansion which really were not es-
sential to the community welfare.
Conservation Of bank loans, their
restriction to necessary enterprises.
and the liquidity of banking resources
must continue, the board declared.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-12-12
CABLE COMPANY STRIVING
TO SECURE INJUNCTION

New York.-The Commercial Pacific
company, allied with the Commercial
Cable company. asked for an injunc-
ton In the federal court restraining
postmaster General Burleson from
further control OF It's 10000 miles OF
cable. between San Francisco and
China. Japan and the Philippine Is
lands.
Violation OF international law by
Burleson is charged in the complaint,
which asserts that the United States
had not obtained consent to the sei,.
ure from the nations upon whose ter.
ritory the cables land. It is further
alleged such consent would be uncon-
sdtutional without a formal treaty
approved by the senate.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-12-12
Feels Force of Flames.

Lake City.-Fire OF an unknown
origin, which broke out in the store
OF II. Nachman. destroyed his store
and stock. also the store and stock OF
b. Wallace Jones & Sons and the
stock OF Reubin Gordon, who occupied
the store owned by J. M. Sturgeon
and formerly operated by him. Jones
& Sons were heavy losers as they
only had about $1,000 insurance with
a stock OF probably $4,000 and the
store building. which yas worth prob
ably $4,000. Mr.. Nachman's loss falls
heavily on him, being a man Of ma
ture years. and he only had a very
small amount OF insurance in proper
tion to the stock which he carried.
Reubin Gordon's stock has been esti-
mated at $4,000 with insurance of
$4,000. He has been operating q sale
tor the past few days.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-12-12
Textile School For spartanbura.

Spartanburg.-A most modern cot
ton mill to cost $3.50, 900 or 5000, 900
will be erected shortly at the Textile
Industrial institute, funds for the
plant already being subscribed. 1t is
expected that enough money will soon
be secured to begin the erection OF the
plant.
The mills OF this county have been
asked to contribute $50,000 and they
have already subscribed $4,000 of this
amount. 1t Is expected that the re.
mainder will be secured shortly from
this source.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-12-12
Wounds innocent systnnder.

Greer-An alteration occurred in
a restaurant here when Philip Zane
tos. proprietor, ordered Boyd West
moreland of Victor out. Westmore-
land refused to go and attacked Zane
tos with a large knife, infiicting q
bad wound in his head. The proprietor
OF the restaurant then used pistol.
the bullet striking Westmoreland in
the face and glancing. struck Sergt.
Warren Hill. from Camp Sewer, en-
tering the lung. The wounded soldier
was carried Immediately TO the base
hospital at Camp Sevier.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-12-12
E SOC, ,ooo, 900 STOLEN FROM
RUSSIA HAS BEEN RESTORED

London.-The afternoon newspapers
in London make special feature Of
the impending demand for the extra
dition OF the ex-kaiser apparently aris-
Ing out OF an interview with Premier
Clemenceau in Paris. 1t is declared
President Wilson is being kept in
formed and consulted.
Also Is featured the fact that Ger
many is beginning to surrender her
loot. having already handed over to
the allies for safe keeping three hun
dred millions pounds in gold exacted
from Russia. ~.a.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-12-12
Shriners EnIov the pav.

Orangeburg.-Fun loving Shriners,
enjoying a semi-annual holiday. and
their Orangeburg hosts co-operated to
stage successful ceremonial OF Omar
Temple in spite of gallons OF discour-
agement distributed by the weather
man, formerly we'll and favorably
known as a friend Of the Shriners and
admittedly an ally Of the City on the
Edisto. The days events exposed the
tickle fellow, for trash mover and
gully washer greeted the mobiles on
their arrival. steady rain stuck clos
er than brother throughout most of
the day and showers sprinkled the
goodbyes voiced as the visitors took
their departure.
The rain prevented a number OF fea-
lures planned for the day. but enough
remained for the ceremonial to be
highly successful. Journeys had been
planned to the Orangeburg packing
house and fish hatchery on the Edisto
River. but these were abandoned when
the downpour persisted and early in
the day 1t was seen that the parade,
always a big feature OF Shrine ses Z?
sion, would be out OF the question.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-12-12
Camps viii Keep Going Awhile.

Washington Especially The an
nouncement made by the war depart
ment that Camps Jackson. Sewer and
Wadsworth had been designated as
rehabilitation centers means that not
only will they be kept going for some
time to come, but that troops will be
hebarked at the port nearest them.
which is Charleston. Although the
fumigation which the returning SOL
diers must have Is not on hand at
Charleston, it is now contemplated to
have the men stop at some other port
first. then proceed to Charleston.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-12-12
OF GLASS is
CONFIRMED By THE SENATE

Washington.-The nomination OF
Representative Carter Glass, or Vir-
ginia to be secretary of the treasury
to succeed William G. McAdoo was
confirmed by the senate without OBJ
lection. Mr. Glass Immediately will
resign from Congress and will take
up his new duties on December Is.
Mr.. Meade will continue as director
general OF railroads until his sue
cessors for that position shall have
been appointed.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-12-12
CANNOT ESCAPE BECAUSE
THEIR HEADS ARE CROWNED

London David Lloyd George, the
British prime minister, in the election
campaign, gave a restatement of his
policy. In it he declares that the
men responsible for the war cannot
escape because their heads were
crowned. but that they must be tried
by an international court. Mr.. Lloyd
George also declared himself In favor
Of the expulsion OF all enemy aliens.
His remarks everywhere were re-
ceived with marked approval.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-12-12
CHARLOTTE PERHAPS ONLY
AERIAL STATION IN NJ, C..

Washington.-Charlo II is under
stsod. Is the only stop thus far chosen
in the state for earail mails to be de-
Iivered. It's selection has virtually
been assured in the preliminary plans
for route from Washington via Rich,
mond to Atlanta. A relay station may
be Established north of Charlotte,
somewhere between Salisbury and
Greensboro. or at one OF these points.
Preliminary plans have been discuss
cd, and submitted for approval.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-12-12
MORE THAN 5000 RETURNING
SOLDIERS GREET PRESIDENT

lean soldiers arriving here from Eng
land on the transports Lapland and
Minnekahda- shared as a part Of their
homecoming reception the tremen-
dous ovation given President Wilson
as he sailed for France to help seal
their victory at the peace table. The
Lapland, bearing more than 1000 Of
ficers and men. came in just as the
presidential ship was about to sail.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-12-12
LONDON TO GIVE FREEDOM
OF THE CITY TO WILSON

London.--The city OF London will
present President Wilson with FREQ
dom Of the city similar TO that givep
to Ulysses s. Grant in 1887 and to M.
Roosevelt in 1910
The cotton spinning profits in Ian
cashire for the year ending Novem.
ber 30 last were greater than in any
similar period in quarter OF cen
tury. Forty companies. operating 40
mills. show net profit of 81 per cent
upon each share OF capital.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-12-12
Pastor. Hail Century Jubilee.

Spartanburg.-The golden jubilee OF
the Rev. 8. T. Hallman. d. D., pastor
OF the Spartanburg Lutheran church,
was an occasion of much interest and
JOY to the members of the local con-
gregation, and his many friends in the
city and throughout the Lutheran
Church. North and South. 1t was the
celebration Of double anniversary
DR.. Hallm2n's 74th birthday and the
completion OF so years in the Luther
an ministry. Both were combined in
the celebration which took place on
Sunday, November IT. being marked
by an interesting service in the Wom-
ans Memorial Lutheran church, which
was erected since DR.. Hallman be.
came its pastor in 1902.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-12-12
RUTHEMANs ARE REPuLsED
BY AID OF ARMoRED TRAINS,

Vienna.-The Ruthernians again
have attacked Lemberg. after occupy.
dna Grodek between Lemberg and
Prsemysl. Polish forces aided by
arnored trains. repulsed them, pur.
suing them back to Grodek. The
Ruthenians are firing villages and
committing other outrages, The Poles
have hoisted the French tri-colors.
The British Union Jack and the Stars
and Stripes fly beside the Polish flag
on the town ball In Lemberg.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-12-12
Sumter Sorrows Over Death

Sumter.-Much sorrow is felt at the
news Of the death in battle of William
Sinkler Manning. His bright. happy
letters had been read with much in
terest by his many friends here who
realized that his promotion to major
had been well deserved and they re-
joiced in the spirit that took him into
battle as IL to a holiday sport. That
he should have succeeded in a mill
tary career was no surprise to the
Sumter people, who recall him as the
captain of the first high school mill
tary company here and as a member
even before that OF the Sumter Light
Infantry.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-12-12
BUSINESS INTERESTS APPEAL
FOR GOVERNMENT RELEASE

Atlantic City, N. J.-It was apparent
from the action taken by groups repre-
senting hundreds of industries and
businesses that strong appeals will be
made to the government to loosen the
hold 1t took on business during the
war emergency.
There seemed to be almost a uni
versal demand for a greater merchant
marine. Many groups passed resolu-
tions for less control OF business and
removal OF restrictions and regula-
tions governing production and distri-
button.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-12-12
BATTALION OF AMERICAN
INFANTRY GO TO CoBLENTZ

American Army OF Occupation.-A
battalion OF the Thirty-ninth infantry
left Treves by train for Coblenz The
premature occupation OF Coblenx is
due to the request Of the German au-
thorties. who are apprehensve of the
conditions after the withdrawal OF
the German forces.
This is the first time the Americans
have utilized railway trains for their
advance into the territory from which
the Germans have withdrawn.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-12-12
APPALLING AND INCREASING
TOTAL OF DEATHS REPORTED

Observation-Disclosures 100000 and
350.000 deaths from influenza and
pneumonia have occurred among the
civilian population OF the United
States since September Is, according
to estimates OF the public health SER
vcei These calculations were based
on reports from cities and states
keeping accurate records and public
health officials believe they are con.
servatve. The epidemic persists, hut
deaths are much less numerous.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-12-12
New Bank at Gaffney.

Gaifney.-It was announced that d.
c. Rose. president OF the First Nation
al Bank OF Gaffney, had resigned and
would organize another banking in
stitution in Gaffney, to be opened
about March 1. Mr.. Ross has been
president Of the First National Bank
since the death of the late 2. G.. Stacy,
and the institution under this manage
ment has become one OF the strong
banks OF the country, having at this
time resources OF nearly $4,000 900.
Mr.. Ross will retain his interest in
tho First National Bank.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-12-12
NINE FRENCH PRISONERS ARE
SHOT IN PRUSSiAN PRISON

Paris.-Nine French prisoners were
shot by the Germans, and Is other
prisoners seriously wounded at the
prison camp in Langensalza, Prussian
Saxony, the Spanish ambassador at
Berlin reports. The behavior Of the
prisoners did not in the least justify
the severity Of this act Of repression
1t was decided.
The French government, 1t is indi-
Gated, is resolved to demand repara-
tion for this act Of the Germans.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-12-12
SITUATION IN VIENNA is
RAPIDLY GROWING WORSE.

Vienna.-The situation in Vienna Is
growing rapidly graver. The cause is
the coal famine. The last stores of
coal for public use in this city are
drawing to an end and II, owing to
lack OF coal, Vienna goes to darkness
and by inability to keep up train SER
vice. is cut off from the rest OF Eu-
rope, the maintenance OF order be-
comes problematic. The authorities
are vigilant, but strong apprehensions
are felt.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-12-12
BUSINESS SENDS COMMISSION
TO THE PEACE CONFERENCE

Atlantic City. N. J.--Appoiptment
Of a European commission representa-
tive OF American business to go to
France and be available for any aid
to the peace delegates from the United
States in considering economic prob
lens that might enter into the peace
negotiations was decided upon at tho
final session Of the reconstruction con-
gress OF the industrial war service
committees.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-12-12
BANK RESOURCES WERE OVER
FORTY BILLIONS IN JUNE

Washington.-Aggregate resources
OF the 2S,Ss0 banks in the United
States. state and national, last June
30 amounted to SAC, 10000, 900, of
which $22,371 900, 900 was credited to
the 21,175 state, savings and private
banks and trust companies, and ST.
839,000,000 to the 7,705 national banks.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-31
CHURCH SERVICES

school $50 a. m. Lesson "Christiar
Giving. This day will be celebrated
as Labor Day Sunday. 1915 a. m
Communion; IL worship and sermon
"How VIE Got Our Bible" Junior c
E. p. m. Young Peoples Christian
Endeavor p. m. Song service and
sermon p. m. "'rhe Salt of the
Earth" Tuesday 8 D. M. Teachers
Training Glass. "Wednesday p. m
Prayer and Bible study. Friday 8 o.
m. meeting of board of church Off
GERS at home of pastor, 225 South
Tennessee avenue
First m. E. Church.
Burke street and Maple avenue.
Rev. r. l.. Wright pastor. Regular
session of Sunday School at $50 a.
m. After great convention there
should be great school. II a. m.
Sacramento service. p. m. lecture
on North Africa and the Crescent il
Illustrated with 81 beautiful stereopti.
cen pictures.
Winchester Ave. Christian Church.
Rev. Roy Schumacher, pastor. Bible
school $50 0. o. Osburn, Supt.
Glasses for all ages. Preaching II
a. m. by pastor. Subject Unity OF
Souls" Christian Endeavor GAS.
Preaching s p. m. Subject, Factors
OF Conquest Revealed in War" Spe-
eial music. Public cordially invited.
First Baptist Church.
Tomorrow at III a. m DR.. Taylor
will preach. on 'The Broken Body OF
the Christ" followed by the Lords
Supper. And at p. m. his subject
will be Happy Homes"