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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-03-25
REED ASKED TO RESIGN
For OPPOSING LEAGUE
Request for Resignation Made at Con-
ference of Fifty of the Sixty-Seven
Democratic Members of Missouri
Legislature.

jefferson City, Mo-, March 90.
James A. Reed, United States sena-
tor from Missouri, was called upon
to resign his seat in the senate IN
resolutions adopted here by a
conference of fifty Of the sixty
seven democratic members of the
house Of representatives. The ac-
ton was taken, conference leaders
announced, as a result OF Senator
Reeds address to the legislature
Yesterday in which he attacked the
proposed league of nations.
Text of Resolution.
The text Of the resolution Fol-
lows:
Resolved by the Democrats of
the house of representatives in con-
ference that we do hereby denounce
the distinguished senator as not
entitled to claim any title or stand
ing as a democrat in the democratic
party from Missouri and Suggest to
him that If he is SO Confirmed Ill his
opinions that the democracy Of Mis-
souri, as we'll as the peop.a thereof
are not advised and haze no cou-
victions upon the subject Of the
league of nations, and are not in 'ha--
mony with the leadership Of Presi-
dent Wilson. that he resign his pc.
sition as senator and again sub.i;t
himself as a candidate for The high
position which he now occupies TO
the entire satisfaction OF tae party
which nominated and elected him, and
again submit himself as a candidate
to fill the vacancy which would be
occasioned by his resignation and se
it further
Resolved that we deplore the fact
that Missouri should have had in the
senate of the United States member
thereof who has so consistently and
persistently for the last two years,
promoted. as we believe. by feelings
of personal hate and jealousy, at
tempted to thwart and defeat the pur-
poses of President Wilson, not. only
in matters of peace, but in matters
OF war, when individual opinion and
individual pride should have been
surrendered to the express VIII o.
the majority so that unity could have
prevailed and be it further
Resolved that We agai': exr:H''
our confidence in the courage, pa"
tr:otism and wisdom of our president.
Woodrow Wilson, and express the 10.
tention of following him in the set
tlement and adjustment of all ques-
tions growing out Of the recent Waf,
until we are convinced by the judg-
ment of fairer-minded men, prompted
by higher motives and cleaner pur-
nose than the Honorable James A
Reed, that the president of the United
States IS wrong and that his policy
should no longer be pursued. and that
he should no longer be followed.
Friends of Senator Reed who az
tended the conference said tonight
that they were given no opportunity
20 defend him and that the resolutions
were rushed to adoption before they
were given an opportunity to vote.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-03-25
Full ATTENDANCE
URGED By COOPER
Calls on Bankers to Meet With the
Farmers.
The State, 21st.

i QS SldlS, -1oi.
Governor Cooper yesterday urged a
full attendance Of merchants, bank
ers, farmers and business men Of the
State OH the big Statewide cotton
rally to be held in Columbia April 3.
At this meeting 20 delegates will be
elected to represent South Carolina at
the Southern meeting to be held in
New Orleans May H. "The 20 men
selected by this convention will carry
tremendous responsibility and duty"
says the governor. The statement is
s;ed by the governor follows:
"a public meeting Of merchants,
bankers, farmers and business men IT
every cotton growing State is being
called by the governors Of the various
States. This meeting is being called
to discuss plans FOR banking, tinanc'
ing and Stabilizlng Of cotton prices.
for the exporting, marketing and
warehousing of cotton, for the per
lranent organization Of the Cotton
Growers Association throughout the
entire cotton belt. Each State will
elect 20 delegates whose duties it will
be to subdivide the work and forma-
late the most feasible and practical
plans for putting the same into oper-
alton. These 20 delegates will meet
al New Orleans May II. The mcst
feasible and practical plans offered
by the various States will be selected
and put into operation. Az result OF
the New Orleans convention, the mat.
ter of banking, financing and staoiliz-
ing of cotton prices, that Is nariains :
a minimum price, exporting and ware
housing and the forming of a per-
manent cotton association will be put
into effect. The result Of the New
Orleans convention will be fer reach
il;: It Wall result in a new CONNER
cal life for the South. Our best
rosted tIsiness men unhesitatinglT
s.ata. or commercial life will date
from 1919. The business interests C
the sorth will Re revclHticnized. Old
met hods ard customs which have Ions,
out..iyed their usefulness will be re-
l>gated 20 the junk pile The result
OF this movement has exceeded the
most sanguine expectations. New
business methods will bring CONNER.
cial freedom. will mean the saving of
millions In fact, will mean a vast
benefit for endless years to come
81 urge that the meeting called for
April 8 be attended by farmers, bank
ers, merchants. business men. I fir
ther urge that the various committees
ton use every effort to complete the
canvass of their counties in time 20
file 'ha "cDor" wit -" "r'r Kan :
mittee before the meeting on April 5.
consider it of vital Importance tha.
he meeting on April 3. after fully
discussing the various matters out i.
lined above, select 20 of their best
and ablest citizens. making such Sc.
lection from farmers, merchants.
bankers, business and rofessional
men, to make this selection from a
view of obtaining men best fitted tc
handle these great problems which
mean so much to South Carolina and
"-+ire Southland.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-03-25

FOR SALE-Cleveland big boil CO..
ton seed Grown, ginned and re-
cleaned on my own farm. Do not
oin' for public. Get good seen ana
make big yield. Phone All. y.
II 1oro 3-25 st
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-03-25

az we'll as a matter Of self interest.
to render every assistance possible
to make the work of the South Caro-
lima Association, as outlined above,
success.
"The meeting at Memphis on March
"a does not in any way conflict with
the meeting in New Orleans on May
A." =.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-03-25

supsc, ibo to TIL" 'Harald and News.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-03-25
GENERAL SESSIONS COURT.
JurieS Were Discharged on Friday
Number OF Cases Disposed OF.
Several Murder Trials.

The criminal court closed on Sat
urday. The last jury trial for the
week was on Friday afternoon AID
the juries were discharged.
There were several murder cases
sried during the week but no electro },
cut;ons. Only one conviction o.
murder and that was with recommen-
dation to mercy.
Spencer Werts and Henry Scurry
were tried for the murder o.
Clinton Sims at a colored knight OIL
'Pythias meetin. l." 1916. This case
took nearly two days, both were ac-
ouitted. The verdict was rendered
Thursday afternoon after the paper
went to press.
The next case taken up was that
Of Drayton Eates charged with being
in violation of the emigrant laws o.:
the State. He was represented y
Geo. B. Cromer The jury said he
was guilty. He was not present
Judge Prince left sealed sentence
for him. He will not likely return
to find out what the sentence IS.
probably not having sufficient curl.
osity. His bond will be forfeited He
was down in the county trying TO
secure hands for the Southern rail-
way and the railway will probably
pay the bond.
Odell Suber was put on trial Fri
day morning charged with murder Id
that he killed one Otis Jones in a
house on Mr.. J. 8. Amick's place IN
No. township short time ago. His
plea was self-a ,fense. Not being able
to employ counsel Judge Prince ap
pointed Mr. James C. Kinard to rep.
resent him. This was the maiden ef-
fort of Mr.. Kinard and every one who
fiedIu ulIl LII lIc COtlutCL CI LuC
speaks in the highest terms of his
n,ana cement and his maiden speech
was very fine 1t was hard case
but he made the best of 1t that was
possible and secured a verdict with
recommendation to mercy which
. saves the negro from the electric
chair. Mr.. kinard made a motion for
new trial which was refused bat
it is likely that he will appeal the
case to the supreme court.
Parma Williams was tried for mur-
der but the jury said she was not
guilty as charged She was repre-
sented by Blease and Blease.
W. VI. Propes was tried in his an
sence on the charge Of violating the
prohibition law. and was declared
guilty. a sealed sentence awaits his
coming.
\ ;>t:le negro by the name OF
Means was found eilty of stealing
-" watch and was sentenced to ~
days or pay s25. He paid.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-03-25

Mr.. W. H. Eddy spent the week
md in Columbia with his son Henry
nd daughter, Miss Dora.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-14
FAIL To ENACT
LAWS FOR ROADS
Wilson May Have Message
For Congress This Week
on Situation.
BY United Press

BY United Press:
WASHINGTON. Dec. 13. II
Pres't Wilson returns the railroads
TO their owners Jan. I. they will go
back without any permanent legis-
lation defining their status or pro-
viding. for their future, it appeared
certain Saturday.
Activities at the white house in
dicated that Pres't Wilson might
send a message TO congress with re-
gard TO railroad legislation early
next week. Members OF his staff
were at the railroad administration
Offices gathering data and there
were other evidences that Wilson ex-
poets 10 act very soon.
Hope Fades.
Hope OF passing the Cummins
railroad bill in the senate before the
holiday recess has faded. But even
If il should pass by next Saturday
when the recess is scheduled to be-
gin, it will be practically impossible
for house and senate conferees to
agree on the measure which will
finally be enacted within the two
leaders said.
Sen. La Toilette. who has already
spoken on the bill for four DAYS
continued Saturday, assailing the
labor provisions
Capital Concerned.
There is concern at the capitol
over what may happen if the roads
are turned back before legislation
has been enacted. Forebodings of
receiverships for some railroads and
bankruptcy for others have been
disturbing legislators.
In this connection IL was report
ed Saturday at the capitol that Di-
rector Hines has submitted to Pres't
Wilson three dates for return of the
roads including April I, 1920; July
I, and Jan. /, 1921.
This report said that Hines favor
ed the last date.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-14
THREE MAJOR EVENTS
ON MINERS HORIZON.
Nv United Press:

BY United Press.
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Dec. "a
Three major events lined the hori-
zon OF the United Mine Workers Of
America today.
First I'm attention is the conven
ton OF local union delegates TO be
called as soon as normal production
Of coal is restored TO review action
OF the international and district Off
Gals In accepting Pres't Wilson'S
settlement proposal.
=. Second is the trial Of o. officials
of the union next Tuesday on
charges OF violating the govern
ment's anti-strike injunction.
And third is the federal grand
jury investigation Of information
that the mine operators violated the
Lever act last summer before the
strike was called by failing 10 pro-
duce coal.
Interest I'm First Element
great deal OF interest has been
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-14

manifested in the frst Although
the convention cannot revoke the
action OF the union officials. It can
approve or censure them. To APP
prove would be an endorsement Of
the present administration. To dis
approve would be the reputation
Of John L. Lewis. acting president
and William Green. secretary treas
ure OF the miners. II would fur
Their mean the acceptance OF the
creed Of Frank Harrington. presi-
dent OF miners in Illinois. and Alex
ander Howatt, OF the Kansas dis
trict. who were characterized as
radicals" by their fellow officials In
the conference here. Lewis and
Green had sufficient support in the
conference 10 carry Pres't Wilson'S
proposal for settlement through the
meeting.
Little Worry Over Contempt.
Regarding the contempt charges,
there was little worry about posi-
bic court action. The union lead
ers are resting assured that the gov
eminent Will do whatever il can 10
induce Federal Judge A. Il. Ander-
son 20 dismiss the charges. Atty.
Gen. A Mitchell Palmer conferred
a long time with Judge Anderson
when he was here, TO get a close Ut
on the conference. Government at
torneys are expected 20 ask dismiss
al OF The charges Tuesday on the
ground that the strike is now over
and nothing would be gained by
prosecuting.
On the third score, although NAM
miners have been summoned as
witnesses. il is understood the probe
will be directed against the mine
operators rather than the miners.
This is causing the mine workers
little concern.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-14
ASKS POSSESSION AND
RENT OF BUILDING

The First Christian church has
filed suit for possession against Os-
car p. Swatwood in Justice Wypis-
Zynskfs court Saturday for posses
sion of the second floor of the build
ing at 4o2-4O4 E. South st.
The trustees of the church state
the floor was rented in July for the
sum Of $40 per month. They state
there IS now due rent for Septem-
bor October. November and Decem-
Der and asks $40 damages besides
immediate possession.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-14
CRIB OF CORN SOLD;
SMITH ASKS JUDGMENT

Glenn +. Smith, as executor Of the
viii OF Franklin T. Smith. flied suit
against Charley Smith in circuit
court Saturday for the payment OF a
crib OF corn.
Glenn Smith states that the per-
sonal property OF Franklin Smith
was sold at public auction Nov. 2,
1918, among other articles being a
crib of corn for which Charley
Smith bid $1.54 per bushel The
corn was sold TO him and he later
took possession Of and appropriated
II 10 his own use.
There were 6S bushels in the crib
and suit is now started for S1O4.72
with interest at six percent. a judg-
ment OF $50 is asked.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-14
INDUSTRIES RETURN
TO NORMAL CONDITIONS.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Dec. 10
Industries were rapidly returning 10
normal today as a result of the re-
moval OF the coal restrictions b.
Director Gen. Hines. BY Monday it
is expected all industries viii be on
pre-strike basis.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-14
REFUSE To WORK
:, ON FRIDAY OR IS
Nine Officials Give This as
Reason For Slow Re-
Spouse of Workers.
By Unites Press


CHICAGO. Dec. 1s.-''Uniucly
Friday and the 18th were the un-
beatabie combination in the sched-
uled end OF the coal strike, accord
ing TO opinion here today.
Operators said they were not sur
prlsed 20 hear only so percent Of the
rIninsrs on an average back on the
JOB in the coal fields.
The miners. like most men in
dangerous callings." said one opera
Tor, are superstitious. They nat
urally would not return 10 work
on a Friday in full force. Then the
] 9th comes along just following. I
look for a much larger turnout
Monday"
VIII Compel Return.
Frank Harrington, president OF
the Illinois miners, said state mine
Inion ofhcials would compel the
men TO return 20 work He began
q tour Of southern Illinois fields
yesterday 20 accomplish this end.
Observance OF the fuel restrictions
here today was OF a perfunctory
nature. In view OF the fact that T
w Proctor and @. ". Reed Of the
regional fuel committee authorized
late yesterday a raising OF the ban
on light, heat and power. many
business houses and factories today
ran full time although the state
public utilities commissions order
,aas not scheduled TO expfre until
Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-16
New Orleans Cotton

New Orleans July 15.-Prices were de- pressed throughhout the session today in the cotton market, much liquidation com ing out and also much new selling. The latter was based mainly on more favor able view of crop conditions. The sup port which has been so much in evidence of late was lacking and during good part of the day the market was allowed to take care of itself.
 The early trading saw declines of two dollars bale and more, under what was considered to be very favorable wealth CT map and the fear that the continued spread of the marine strike would work against exports. On the decline there was a short period of good demand which carried the market back up to within |2 to points of yesterdays close but as the tone steadied much heavier lqidation came from longs and support was with drawn.
 Around noon prices were 1t their lowest showing net declines of 50 to 67 poi<s Moderate recoveries came in the after noon, but they were not we'll sustained and the close was at net declines for the day of 46 to 66 points.
 Expectations of favorable weekly crop accounts from the government tomorrow and the weakness of foreign exchange were also against values. A private bu- reau report on condition of 6SS per cant, while very low, had no effect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-16
WILL VISIT THE
 TEXAS OIL FIELDS

J. H. Edmondson of The Age-Herald' s staff leaves today for Dallas, Tex, and will motor thence through the oil pro- ducing territory in which activities are greatest. The purpose of his visit is to obtain first-hand information and au- thentic data concerning oil developments in Texas, the story of which will be of much interest to hundreds, perhaps thou sands, of Age Herald readers who have bought stock in the numerous oil com panies operating in the Texas field.
 The Age-Herald representative will spend a week or more in the territory and will be accompanied by several local men who are interested in oil promotion. Max Weller. secretary and treasurer of the Alabama Bound Oil and Gas com pany of Birmingham, will be among the party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-16
GRAIN PIT PLAYS A SEE-SAW GAME WITH SETbACKS STRONG G
Oats Made Fractional Gains While the Provisions List Was % Down to
 60c Up
By Associated Press

Chicago, July 15.--It was a see-saw market today in corn with support encountered on all the setbacks. where as offerings increased on all ths bulges. Prices closed unsettled, Mc net lower to a like advance; Septem Der, s1.9515 @195%, and December $1.62% Q 1.63. Oats gained A O %c. In provisions the outcome varied from % decline to a rise of COG.
 Traders in corn displayed much more caution on both sides of the market than has been the rule of late. Bulls were inclined to go slow in view oi current agitation against inflated values and profiteering. On the oth- CT hand bears suffered from heavy losses. appeared to lack nerve to at tempt to press prices downward to any radical extent. Ideal weather condi tions gave an advantage to the bears and there was some selling as result of the fact that Sterling exchange had declined again to a new low record Rallies which ensued in the corn mar ket, however, were ascribed more or less to assertions that the fall of ex- change was due to immense European buying of commodities in the United States
 Export sales of 500,00 bushels put strength into oats.
 Provisions were neglected. The scat tered character of dealings took away from quotation changes all apparent significance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-16
Over Private Wires
W. E. Campbell & Co.'S Letter

New Orleans, July 15.-Liverpool did not meet the expectations this morn ing. lacking some 10 points of being as good as due The weather map again showed more favorable and, cou- pied with bearish views on the month ly consumption figures of 474,407, as compared with 4s7,9sS in May this year and 515.S23 in June last year. our mar ket opened about 10 points decline from last nights close and soon re- acted some 64 points. going as low as 34.41 for October.
 The market rallied again to 35 cents and again met liquidation from MT Livermore and also by Liverpool
 The market to us has the appear ance of liquidating affair and there is no one that can tell just how far this liquidation will dig into prices but we feel with favorable weather and bad strike news on the water fronts we will more than likely see some lower markets, but we strongly advise our friends to pick up some cotton on extreme dips. with view of taking profits when they show up we'll Tonight finds us reactionary bulls.--W E. Campbell & Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-16
Shannon & Co.'S Letter

New York. July f5.-While the mar ket has not developed any pronounced weakness today. the tone on the whole has not been satisfa ctorv and buyers have met with less than the usual diff ficultv in obtainine what they wanted. as either liquidation or selling of hedees have provided a better supply of contracts.
 Wires from Texas and Georgia as well as from other sections of the belt assert that the crop is doing better and with business conditions in such a highly disturbed state everywhere and exchange rates so ruinously low it is only reasonable to suppose that with better cron advices the trade will hold back for the time beiyg as far as possible. hoping flor better oppor- tunitv to secure what thev require. It is said that cotton con he hought in the scuth on tenderahle basis and there is talk of larger deliveries on August A bearish weekly weather re- Dort is expected tomorrow. Exports today were 23,000 bales.-Post X Flagg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-16
SPECULATORS AND POOLS CONTROLLED FINANCIAL MARKET Foreign Exchange Was De moralized, as Shown by Weakness of London
 and Paris Rates
By Associated Press

New York, July 15.-Pools and specula- tive interstate generally were again in un- disputed control of the stock market to- day resuming their bullish operations in the face of developments which ordinarily would have given rise to little no concern. Absolute demoralization in the foreign exchange market, as evidenced by the acute weakness of rates on London and Paris and increased discrimination against industrial collateral caused only occasional interruption to the market s furtknr advance.
 Dealers in exchange were at loss to explain the continued adverse movement of sterling and francs on other than credit or economic grounds. which are admittedly .unfavorable to the principal entente powers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-16
S. R. Stewart & Co.'s Letter

The decline in today's market of from 45 to Fl points was due in part to the technical condition of the mar ket and in part to reports of crop i-n- movement in various sections of the helt Livernool at it's close was il to 13 points higher than the opening there. with spots 19 points advance over Mondays close
 Our market opened 4 to 15 points lower on better weathe map and the conditions mentioned above and de- clined an extreme Of 40 points, rallied quickly to s5c for October. hut while pressure was not excessive there was disposition to take nrofits around this figure and some short selling. as we'll as 9 fairly good line of hedge business develoned. rurnne the mar ket 60 points below Mondays close. from which there was an advance of only : to ii points at the close. As buying hv the trade interest is expanded it should give the market a stronger undertone.
 Spots in New Orleans arc unchanged. Middling. 34 25c; sales, 3240 bales. The corecast is for favorable weather con- ditions. and as the snot demand has forecast is for favorable weather con prices will prevail in the immediate future.-S. R. Stewart & Go.