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The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-04-01
Supreme Court Meets.

The supreme court will convene
April for the spring term. The
following cases from this. the sixth
circuit. are docketed for April 28
and 20:
Williams. vs. Philadelphia Life In
surance Company; State VS. Evans ct
al: Walker ct al. vs. Gill ct al Far
mers Bank & Trust Company VS..
Fudge ct al; Green VS.. Mobley ct
al; Castle VS. Southern Railway
company
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-04-01
With Addition of Like Sums
from Counties Many Miles
May Be Built Annually.
$56,s10 FOR LANCASTER
This Will Build So Miles of
Concrete or 1926 Miles of
Topsoil Road if Met Dollar
for Dollar.

The state highway commission
mas announced the amount OF feder-
al road building funds apportioned
10 each county in the state and has
issued an instructive and interesting
statement interpreting the appor-
tionments OF money into terms Of
road mileage for two good types OF
road beds. South Carolina's share
or federal funds for road building
amounts TO s3.156.154.O4. The
state highway commission has ap-
portioned this among the 46 counties
OF the state on the basis of their
population. area, total taxable prop
erty and their mileage in the propos-
ed state highway system.
Before the federal funds for road
construction become available. they
must be covered, under present con-
dftions. dollar for dollar by the
counties. Therefore. the federal
funds plus the county funds will pro-
vide total OF s6.312,3OS.Os for road
construction In this state.
Based on an estimated cost of
$4,000 per mile. this sum will build
1863 miles OF concrete roadway in
the state. Assuming that topsoil
road will cost $4,000 per mile, a to-
tai OF 7,s0S.5 miles OF this excellent
type OF road can be built with the
federal funds available now plus the
money which the counties must add
to them
~, The significance OF these figures
on the road mileage which can be
gotten for s6.3123OS. are appar-
ent from the following facts:
For this sum about two-thirds of
the total mileage In the proposed
state highway system. linking all
the county seats, could be correctly
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-04-01
Secretary Hawkins Here.

l.. G. Hawkins. secretary of the
South Carolina State Automobile
association, OF Greenville was here
this morning on business and let
on the lO:17 train for Chester
where local association is to be
organized
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-04-01

New York, April Removal OF
Postal Telegraph Cable company Of
hcials last week bv Postmaster Gen-
eral Burleson was intended tc pavs
the way for the increased telegram
rates announced by him declared
william j. Deegan, former secretary
of the company, in statement
Mr.. Deegan added that there was
no real need Of increased telegraph,
rates, IL the Western Union was ad.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-04-01
One Good Road

The county authorities have top
soiled the Charlotte road to the
point where the turn is made tt
Van Wyck and this road is now
holding the championship in Ian
caster county.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-04-01

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The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-04-01
Presbyterians Subscribe.

The Presbyterian congregation in
Lancaster was apportioned $1,000
In the recent drive for funds for mis-
sions and subscribed $2,4O0, going
"over the top" by $500.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-04-01

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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-16
CHALKER WILL
RELIEVE AGENT
Department Of Labor Agent
Leaves. Tonight James
town Crops Fairly Good.

Alfred w. Chalker, special field
agent Of the Department of Labor. ar
rived in Grand Forks this morning to
relieve Agent NJ. a. Coykendall who
has been instructed to return TO II
field office It Kansas City and then
establish Offices at New orleans.
MI. Coykendan. who has had charge
of the supply and distribution OF Ia
Dor in this district for a few weeks,
will leave this evening for kansas City
and the government labor work will
be continued by Mr.. Chalker who has
already taken charge of the office.
Jamestown Crops FAdr.
Mr.. Chalker has had Offices at
Jamestown for the last weeks n fe-
clares tina there is a fair crop In that
section, particularly when compared
to crops in most other sections of he
state.
Black rust and EraAhoppers have
taken a heavy toll from farmers in
the jamestown district according to
Mr. Chalker. but every eort is being
made by the farmers to eradicate the
hopper with poison which is being
furnished by the Farm Bureau.
There is a good fax crop but the
Erasshoppers are already making in
roads upon it and are being fought by
the producers.
Wheat in some sections is so poor
that the farmers will not cut 1t, the
agent states. The harvest has Just
about been completed and threshtng
jamestown.
Mr.. Chalker states that there has
been little trouble in securing plenty
of labor in and neal Jamestown and
that there a been a norma supply
Of men during the harvest.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-16
MILLION NOW
STRENGTH OF ARMY

Washington, Aug. 1s.-Discharges
from the army now total 3,208,759,
the wal department announced to-
day, leaving a net strength on August
IL of 5oo,ese officers and men7 Of
whom 109,s3S still were in Europe.
A call to the Catholic youth Of
America to endorse and enlist in ev-
cry enterprise for the building up Of
the country was to be sent out by the
convention. A more complete assimi-
lation of foreigners who will aid in
the country's future, also will be con-
sidered.
M. A. Mc1nnis of Oakland, the
grand president. many delegates ex-
pected would be succeeded by John ].
O'Brien, the grand first vice president
of San Francisco. Sylvester Andriano
of San Francisco, second grand vice
president, would probably step into
O'Brien's place should the latter be
elected president, it was said. The
convention will close Thursday, Aug.
FL.
At the same time the Young Ladies'
Institute in the same district< en-
braced by the Young Mems Institute
will hold its annual convention
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-16
PRICELESS JEWELS
REACH NEW YORK

New York. Aug. 16.-Scores Of al
most priceless jewels which have been
worn in the courts of Europe for
generations are streaming daily into
this city and the staff of the collector
of the port of New York has been en-
larged to meet the increased activi-
ties Of jewel smugglers, it was
learned today.
Impoverished European mobiles have
sold heirlooms and jewels in great
quantities., it was said, and although
the legal imports of such articles re-
Gently have been larger than at any
time since the var began, the customs
service has been keyed to its utmost
to detect smuggling. -
Russia is contributing more than
any other country to the jewelry being
brought here, it was stated.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-16
ADDS THREE
CASHIERS TO STAFF

Three new assistant cashiers, have
been added to the staff Of the North
western National bank to take care
of. the increase in business. The ap-
pointments were made at a meeting
Of the board of directors held Friday
night, n those to take these positions
are Albert M. Lommen, Fred Hansen
and Carl Baetzer.
Both Mr.. Lommen and Mr.. Hansen
have been with the bank for a number
of years. Lommen has been in charge
of the savings department since the
bank moved into it's new quarters,
and Mr.. Hansen has been commercial
teller. Mr.. BaetZer recently received
his discharge from army service. He
will begin his service with the bank
here, September 1.
The present cashiers are H. P. Rioe,
and r. M. Jensen.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-16
Goa Situation Is
Serious Here and
At Head Of Lakes

son had a car Of coal loaded and
billed to Grand Forks and 1t has not
arrived here yet. Mr.. Stinson stated
this morning that man couldn't load
coal at the lakes o if $25 a o was
offered for the work. M
Three. weeks ago one of the largest
coal sheds in Duluth, capable of car
ing for hundreds of thousands Of tons
of, coal, did not have as much Goa in
it as in the Stinson sheds in Grand
Forks. One cargo of coal was I'M
loaded and was all taken as soon as
unloaded.
No Price Quoted Now.
It is impossible to predict the price
of coal for fall, according to local
dealers, as the entire proposition
hinges on the settlement of the dock
workers strike.
Fuel concerns at the lakes have
withdrawn all prices and decline to
offer any price. for, depending on the
outcome of the strike, the price may
vary ten dollars on the ton.
Fuel Men Discouraged.
Fuel dealers at the lakes are en-
tirely discouraged, according to Mr..
Stinson, who declares that the people
here are very innocent of the condi-
tons existing in Duluth and Superior.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-16
RAIN DELAYS !.
5. A. DRIVE
The Campaign for Building
Fund Will Be Continued
Through Monday.

Rain during the morning slowed up
the Elks' salvation Army drive for q
huilding fund of $4,000 so the cam
paign Will be continued until Monday
night.
30 complete reports have been
as yet but committeeman
report the city drive to be progressing
nicely and 1t is expected. that the
campaign may be successfully closed
Monday night
No report from county districts
were received today but last reports
indicated good progress.
4 humber of people who are ex-
pccted to make contributions to the
salvation Army building fund are out
Of the city on business and vacation
trips 1t is expected that when these
people arc reached the fund will, re-
ceive a decided boost.
Every effort will be made to com :
iplete the drive by Monday evening:
AS complete reports as possible will
be compiled before the start Monday
morning SO that the exact status OF
the campaign will be known. /,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-16
GETS
BANK POSITION

After completing his course at
the Dakota Business College,
Fargo, N. D., Mr.. Leslie E. Fer
lis was Immediately sent to a pos
ition with the Dakota Savings
Bank of that city, making the
third pupil to go to this Financial
Institution.
Miss Pearl Booth, of Sawyer,
is another pupil who has recently
entered the services of a Bank
after a course at this college. The
First National Bank of Hecla, S.
D., secured her services.
For information about Busi-
ness Courses, address F. L. Wat
kins, s06 Front St., Fargo, N. D.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-16
Kubanka Prospers In
Cavalier County Soil

The prospects for an excellent Gro
of Durham wheat of the pure Kuban-
ka variety are very good in Cavalier
county and western Walsh county ac-
cording to A. ]. S%urratt, of the Bu-
reau OF Crop Estimates, who c
panied Grand Forks business men on
their recent booster trip.
The prospects for a good crop are
particularly fine in comparison to re-
ports of yields from most sections of
the state, according to Mr.. Surratt.
crops along the northern two-thirds
Of the line Of travel covered by the
business men on their trip show up
particularly well compared to most
sections of the state this year.
An exceptionally large acreage of
kubanka wheat was planted in Cava-
Her county this year due to the urg-
ing Of the Langdon experimental sta
ton cooperating with county agri-
cultural agents.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-16
ELECTRIC fire
PUMPS in Use
City Water is Being Pumped
BY Electricity - Steam
System Will be Kept.

The new electric fire pumps secured
by the ciyt have been completely in
stalled and the pumping of city water
will be shifted from steam to electric
ity this afternoon, according to City
Engineer c. S. Giles. The old steam
pump system will be kept in repair
so that in case of emergency the city
will have entirely separate pumping
systems.
The Fire Department and Water
Work committees of the city council
met with Mr.. Giles at the city hall
this morning for the purpose of dis
cussing the present pump house situa-
ton.
The new electric pumps are capable
of supplying all the city water so that
the old steam system will not be in use
during the future. 1t was decided at
the meeting this morning to keep the
old pumps in perfect condition for use
in case any emergency that might
arise.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-16
BUCK PRIVATE
ORGANIZATION
WILL BE FORMED

With the American Forces in Ger
many, July 24.-(Correspondence Of
the Associated Press.)-The Buck
Privates' society, organized at Monta-
baur by members of the First division,
announced recently that headquarters
in the United States would be opened
in Chicago late in August with Ed
ward. M. MCGUIRE. national field rep
resentative, in charge. Branches are
to be established in every state in the
union, according to present plans.
Private Paul F. Collins, battery D,
9Th field artillery, of Los Angeles,
Cal, is president of the society which
has several thousand members. All
headquarters of the society in the diff
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-16
Memorial Services
To Be Held By The
California Young
Men,. Institute

Sacramento, CAL, Aug. 1s.-solemn
high mass on the grounds Of the state
capital tomorrow morning is to be a
feature of the t~hirty-fifth annual con-
vention of the grand council of the
Young Mems Institute, which opens
with a big ball at the state armory,
tonight. The mass is to be one Of
thanksgiving that out Of the 1910
members of the order who answered
their 'country's call in the late war,
1,191 returned.
The grand council embraces the
states of Washington, Oregon. Califor-
mia and Nevada and the Territory of
Hawaii. There are 1872 accredited del
egates, but many hundreds interested
in the convention are in the city.
One archbishop, the Right Rev. Ed
ward j. Hanna of the Catholic arch
diocese Of San Francisco, and two
bishops, the Right Rev. John J.. Cart
well of the diocese of Los Angeles and
Monterey, and the Right Rev. Thorn
as Grace of the diocese of Sacramento
are expected to address the conven-
ton Governor Stephens and the may
OF of Sacramento also' have been in
vited to speak.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-16

Only q very few tons of hard coal
are now in the bins of Grand Forks
fuel concerns. although there Is a
fairly good supply of soft o There
is no relief in sight, according to
Leslie Stinson, Sr., who returned this
morning from the head of the lakes,
where he has been in touch with the
docks for several months.
Thousands Of dock workers at the
Duluth, Superior and Two Harbors
docks have been u on strike for
several days. Fuel men at the lakes
refuse to give in to the demands OF
the strikers and things are at a dead
lock. 1t is a fight to the finish be-
tween capital and labor" according to
Mr.. Stinson.
No Relief in Sight.
Local coal dealers AVE a large
number of early orders for n fuel,
but will be unable to fill them until
coal is shipped from the k and
with the strike tieing up all snip
ments, there is no possibility of i'm
mediate relief of the situation, ac-
cording to the dealers.
Consumers in this district nave
placed more early orders for Goa this
year than ever before, the fuel men
declare. While large numbers OF
these early orders have already been
filled. many still remain on the files
and there is no coal in the city with
which to supply the demand.
Every effort has been made by fuel
dealers here to ecure shipments of
coal, but with dock workers on strike,
1t is impossible to secure h fuel.
Situation at Lakes.
In speaking of the fuel situation
and the strike at the head of the
lakes, Mr.. Stinson declared this
morning tina there is not a shovel
working, that practically all dock
workers are on strike and that last
night there was no change in the stu
alton as both sides are waiting for
developments.
The harbors are filed with boats
with full cargoes of coal, but no men
can be secured to unload it. Fuel
concerns at the lakes have orders on
hand that would Immediately take a
large part of the COAL. 10 cargoes
are moving either out or in now, &C
cording to MI. Stinson.
The first week in August Mr.. Stin-
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-16
M'KERNAN TO
ATTEND MEETING
OF MERCHANTS

F. A. McKernan, secretary of the
Merchants Credit association left this
noon to attend two conventions Of
merchants which will be held in St
Paul the coming week. He expects to
be one the entire week.
e The convention of the Retail Credit
Mems association will open the week.
and the latter part of the week. the
National Association of Mercantile
Agencies will hold a convention. w.
j. Kirkwood Of Crookston, we'll known
among the merchants here as an as
ISOLATION worker, will also be present
at the conventions, and will address
the latter convention on the subject
Credit Forms" Mr.. Kirkwood is also
chairman of the exhibit Of credit
forms which will be on display,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-16
TELEGRAPH BRIEFS

Los Angeles - Twenty Mexieans
were ,deported for spreading inflam-
matory. literature.
i,aducah, Ky.-Iaeutenanr James
u, Stewart and S.. Reed Campbell. a
reporter. were killed. when their air
plano fell.
Lcndon--Dispatches a tho new
Lovasry. has failed. Another ultra
conservative cabinet has been formed.
Berlin-The German government
has rejected the demand of the Allies
for the recall Of general Won Der
Goltx, commander of German forces
in the Baltic provinces.
ParisHFrench pilots and observers,
killed and wounded during the war.
aggregated 60 per cent Of the total
flying personnel of about $4,000 men.
London-The suez canal has been
blocked by the sinking of the italian
cruiser Basllicate. after an explosion.
Paris-sweden, Norway and Den
mark are sending a collective note to
the Entente. relative to the League of
Nations, according to, the Frankfort
Gazette. -.
New York-Charles Hugh Wilson.
former Y. M. G. A. secretary and
evangelist, was sentenced to three
and a half years in prison for bigamy.
having confessed that he had seven
living wives.
New York-viscount, William Wal
dorf Astor transferred his New York
Zeal estate holdings. valued at more
than $50. 900, 900, to a trust company
for the benefit Of his two sons.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-16
FAKE THEIR
BOLSHEVlSM
UNADUL]TERATE''D|l
Extreme Socialists Have Is
sued Call for Formation Of
Communist Party.

New York.. Aug. 16.-"Left wing
socialists have ISIS ued a call to radio
ais throughout the country to attend
a convention in Chicago September l
to organize "the communist party. Of
America it was learned here. when
a copy Of the call was made public
by the joint legislative committee in
vestigating seditious and ~anarchistic
activities in this state. The ieft wing
all connection with socialism on the
ground that the word has come to
signify merely welfare and uplift."
The proposed party platform de-
mands Dictatorship of the proletariat.
both Industrial and agricultural, and
naturalization of great business en-
terprises and financial trusts" Inter-
national alliance with the Bolsheviki
of Russia and the spartacans of Ger
many is also advocated.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-16
R E RAILWAY co. J
INSURES AGAINST
DAMAGE FROM RIOTS

Chicago. Aug. 16.-The Cleveland
railways company has taken out an
largest ever written, for .1o,11o,ooo
against riot and civil commotion." it
became known here today. The
premium was $37,1lo, the rate being
% cents.
The policy was obtained by a Cleve-
land broker. who placed 80 per cent
of the Zine with the western depart
ments of four companies which he
declined to name.
Range agents here stated that
riot and civil CONTEMPORARIES are
being sought by large industries. a
number having been taken out against
such attacks and damages.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-16
LIGHTNING THREW
MAN TO GROUND AND
SET BARN ON FIRE

l.. S. Austin. prominent farmer
north of Thompson, while in the city
today told of a companion being
thrown to the ground and his BARN
struck by lightning. Thursday morn
ing.
Mr.. Austin and a friend were work
ing on his automobile preparing for
a trip to Grand Forks when a bolt of
tightening hit near them, throwing
the friend to the ground.
Immediately following Mr.. Austin
saw lightning strike the barn and fol-
low the hay fork rope setting the hay
on fire. Mr.. Austin is thankful that
the lightning did not strike ten min
utes later for he says by that time he
would have been on the road to Grand
Forks and would probably have lost
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-16
North Dakota Legion
To Number 10000, Is
Secretary's Estimate

North Dakota's enrolment in the
American Legion will number 10000
before the state convention in Fargo
in October. according to the predic-
ton of J. P. Williams, state secre-
tary.
Mr.. Williams states that every
county but six in the state has one or
more posts, while three dozen or more
posts are now being organized. The
Grand Forks post vas organized July
4. during the Homecoming celebra-
ton, and additional members are be-
ing received daily. Fargo has the
largest post in the state, with a mem
bership of 305.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-16
MINIMUM INCOME IS
URGED in. ENGLAND

London. Aug. 7.-(Correspondence
of the Associated Press.)-The latest
thing in the labor program of. social
reform is provision for a minimum in
come for every man, woman and
child.
Under the scheme, which is fathered
by Arthur Henderson, secretary Of the
labor party, twenty per cen of all in
comes would be nationali1ed at the
source and paid in a pool which
would be devoted solely to the pro-
vision Of a permanent weekly income
Of $2.z5 a week to everybody.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-16
SENATE COMMITTEE
APPROVES DRY BILL

Washington, Aug. 16.-The house
prohibition enforcement bill as re-
drafted by a subcommittee was or
dered f%avorably reported to the SEN
ate today by theN judiciary committee.
1t is planned to call the measure up
for debate in the senate late next
week.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-16
VETERAN PACKER IS
DEAD AT WAUKEE

Milwaukee, Wis, Aug. 16.-Fred-
erick Layton, 90, the Oldest meat
packer in the country, died today fol-
lowing a weeks illness.
Mr.. Layton had lived a retired life
for. many years. He was noted as a
philanthropist. He gave a large sum
Of money to a local hospital and pre-
scented, the city with the Layton art
gallery. He was a director of the
Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Paul rail-
road for man, years, and was a bank
director and was interested in a num-
Der of business institutions.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-16
ENTHUSIASTS WANT
TRIP EACH MONTH
FOR NEXT SUMMER

"a trip a MONTH is to be the
slogan for the coming year for the
Commercial club, enthusiastics who
returned Thursday night from the
Boosters Auto tour throughout b
surrounding community. The trip was
considered. SO successful from
Get-aquainted standpoint. that the
club is planning on a trip each month
for next June. July and August.
1t was thought possible that n
other trip could be planned for this
eason but as it would be impossible
to hold it earlier than September, 1t
was thought best to postpone the tour
until next summer.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-16
Commander Hancock
Resigns From Navy

Commander John Hancock of
Washington D. c.. who is visiting his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Han
cock, in Grand Forks. has resigned
from the United States navy and ex-
poets the resignation to 20 into ef-
feet in the next few weeks.
Commander Hancock, who is At the
head of the supplies and accounts
department Of the navy at Washing
ton, is accompanied by his wife in his
visit to this city. Mrs. Hancock is
visiting her mother, Mrs. G.. W. Buck
ingham of Grand Forks.