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Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-21
HOMER s. CUMMINGS SPEAKS
TO ASHEvILlE AUDIENCE

notwithstanding here Homer
8. Cummings declared that after trav.
cling 10000 miles. from the Atlantic
to the Pacific, he had found sentiment
strong for the league OF nations and
President Wilson.
"No man and no party Intentionally
placing obstacles In the way OF a
league of nations will survive long
enough to outlive the memory CT such
an offense against humanity and civil
ization,- said the speaker.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-21
CLOSE COOPERATION BETWEEN
THE STATES AND GOVERNMENT

Washingtor.-Close cooperation be
tween state authorities, who possess
detailed information of food and price
conditions. and the attorney general
and his staff Of assistants, empowered
20 enforce the food control law, is DO.
Ing established as part OF the gov
srnment's fight to reduce cost OF living.
Instructions went out from Attorney
General Palmer to the two district at
torneys in Ohio to proceed Immediate
" to assist Governor Cox.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-21
A MORE DEFINITE STAGE Is
REACHED IN NEGOTIATIONS

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. between
Democratic and Republican senators
looking to ratification Of the peace
treaty with reservations reached a
more definite stage.
Democratic leaders. feeling out sen.
timent on the Republican side. were
told that the treaty never could be
ratified without qualification but that
more than 20 Republicans wanted to
see 1t accepted in the near future with
reservations.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-21
BRITISH GOVERNMENT is
CRITICIZED ON ARMAMENTS

London.-In the house OF commons
the ministers had to listen to strong
criticism OF the extravaganza OF the
government in the matter Of arma-
ments, but Winston Spencer Church
III. secretary of war, in a general de-
Tense of the government, said he was
able to compromise considerable re.
trenchment in this direction. His
speech betrayed that the government
was trying as far as possible to meet
the popular demands for greater econ
omy.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-21
APPEAL Is ISSUED TO
FARMERS OF COUNTRY.

Washington.-Farm throughout
the country were appealed to by the
national board of farm organizations
to protest by petition and ballot
against "the unfair and un-American
methods being used against farm or
ganization engaged in the collective
sale Of their farm products" Con-
gress and state legislatures were call
ed upon to clarity the purpose Of the
antitrust laws in order that the
farmer shall have the right to un-
mistakable terms to do collective bar
gaining In accord with the original in
tent Of the law"
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-21
New Daily PAPER.

Orangeburg.-The Times and Dem.
ocrat, one OF the most enterprising
county newspapers in this state. has
decided to Issue daily newspaper at
Orangeburg beginning September I.
This paper was organized In Orange
burg by Jas. L. Sims. row United
States marshall. The paper is now
published by Jas. Izlar Sims and edited
by Henry r. Sims and Hugo 8. Sims.
The Times and Democrat promises to
get out an interesting daily paper and
its success will be watched with great
,uterast.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-21
GOOD MEETING IN
FLORENCE COUNTY
ADDRESS IN PART OF GEORGE
w. WHEELER, MANAGER OF
s. c. L. o. ASSOCIATION.
MILLIONS UNIMPROVED ACRES
Reclamation Of Fertile State Lands
Is Task for Both the State and
Federal Governments.

Florence.-Great interest was man.
ltest in the several subjects discussed
at the annual meeting of the Florence
County Agricultural Society held here.
The president of the society, r. e.
Curren, opened the meeting and intro.
duced the speakers making introduc.
tory remarks which were in them
selves very instructive.
There are 100000 acres of rich
fertile idle lands in this state that can
be reclaimed and made productive and
put on the tax books OF the state as
improved and revenue producing land,
according to George r. Wheeler, man.
ager OF the South Carolina Land Own
ers' Association, who addressed the
meeting on the subjects of getting
ready Tor the coming OF the boil Vice.
VII and increasing the taxable wealth
OF the state. He said as there are ap-
proximately only 6,500,0O0 acres now
on the tax books, as improved revenue
producing lands, the way is clearly
shown how to go about increasing the
taxable wealth OF the state thereby
causing greater annual revenue from
taxes which will enable the state
either to reduce the tax levies or to
spend greater sums In the upbuilding
OF the stats. He said 100000 acres of
idle land need drainage. That is a
vast area and the reclaiming OF such
an area is too big job for any group
OF men. one or more counties or even
the state. 1t is Job that will require
federal aid. The federal government
goes in partnership in building roads;
1t goes in partnership in the employ
ing county agents. and he said II
should go in partnership In draining
the coastal plain.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-21
STRIKE OF SHoPMEN
ABOUT "CLEANED UP.n

Observation-Disclosures to the rail.
way employers department OF the
American Federation Of Labor indicat-
ed that the strike of shopmen was
cleaned up" except in Chicago and
a few points in New England, where it
was expected the men would return
to work before the end OF the week.
Conferences with Director General
Hines over the mems wage demands
will start Immediately after all the
men have returned to work
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-21
TWO NJ. C. MEN KILLED
BY BOILER EXPLOSION

Suffolk. Va.-Three men were killed
outright and seven others were badly
injured when boiler at the plant OF
Claiborne brothers mill near here,
exploded The dead are: Claude
Hampton, Roduco, N. c.; Carlton Par
ker. Eurn, N. c.. and Rufus Johnson,
colored, Savannah. Ga.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-21
CAR REPAIRERs DECIDE
TO CALL OFF STRIKE

Chicago.-Delegates representing
$4,000 car repairers employed by Chi
cago railroads by rising vote decid-
ed to call off the strike and return to
work. The action was taken at a mass
meeting Of the delegates called to con-
slider the question OF the strike, after
an address by international Vice
President ]. M Patterson, who vigor-
ously denounced those responsible
for the walkout as radicals.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-21
TIN MAY BE IMPORTED
FROM GERMANY NOW

Washington.-Tin in pig or alloy,
may now be imported from Germany,
under war trade board regulations is
sued which still further modify the
blockade which existed during the
war. Restriction against Importation
OF goods into the United States from
Germany now only apply to the coal
tar products, drugs and dyestuffs.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-21
HAS SEVEN LIVING WIVES,
GOES TO SING SING PRISON

New York.-Conv!cted Of bigamy on
his confession that he has seven liv-
Ing wives, one of whom he married
twice. Charles Hugh Wilson, 4s years
old. former Y M. G. A. secretary evan
gelist and travelling salesman, was
sentenced to three years and six
months In Sing Sing prison where he
announced he will take up prison re-
form work.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-21
SEIZURE OF HoARDED
FOoDSTUFFS AT TAMPA.

Tampa.-More man million eggs,
hundreds OF thousands OF tins of
canned goods and about 10000 pounds
OF sugar figured in a seizure OF food
stuffs here by department Of justice
agents operating under Federal Dis
trict Attorney Fl. S. Phillips. Six
Wholesale concerns were served with
papers libeling huge stocks OF goods,
the charge being that the goods SO
libeled are being held for an advance
in prices.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-21
Mr.. BAKER DIsAPPRovEs OF
AVIATION CABINET MEMBER.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF the
air activities Of the United States,
civilian, naval and military, within the
direction OF single governmental
agency with an official holding a
place In the Presidents cabinet at the
head is recommended by the special
American aviation mission, headed by
Assistant Secretary of War Crowell,
who has been studying aircraft devel.
opments in Europe.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-21
HINES WILL NOT DEAL
WITH SHoPMEN ON STRIKE,

Washington.-No dealings with rep.
resentatives Of the railroad shopmen
now on strike will be made by the
railroad administration. Director Gen.
eral Hines repeated. in letter to
James Hamilton Lewis. former sena.
tor from Illinois. who telegraphed the
administration.
"The strikes which have taken
place have not been authorized ac.
cording to the laws Of the shopmen's
organization.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-21
COSTA RIcA's FLEEING
PRESIDENT IN JAMAICA

Kingston, Jamaica.-Federico Tino-
co. who recently abandoned the pres
idency Of Costa Rica and fed the
country. arrived here on board the
steamer Zacapa, en- route to Europe,
He said several attempts had been
made to assassinate him and that his
brother, Jose. minister Of war, was
shot In the back of the head the night
before the president left and later
died.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-21
NATE ASKED TO AVERT
REPROACH FOR AMERICA

RAshington.--Former Attorney Gen.
Wickersham. In statement Is
i through the League to Enforce
. called upon the senate to railfy
)eace treaty with the league Of
s covenant and then prepare to
= the document by amendment
a the assembly and council Of
gue. In the same manner. as he
A out. the trainers Of the con-
= provided for It's amendment
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-21
CHARLES DECLARES HE Is
STILL KING OF HUNGARY

Berlin.-A courier has arrived in
Budapest. according to reports receiv-
ed here. with letter from former EN-
peror Charles to Archduke Joseph, in
which Charles declares ne is still the
crowned king Of Hungary and commits
sions Joseph to take over the sover-
eigp power until his return.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-21
cashIer Commits Suicide.

Camden.-Henry F. Clyburn. a well
known citizen OF Kershaw and cash.
Ter of the Peoples Bank OF that place,
ended his own life at his home. He
had been unwell for some time, but
went to the bank as usual. Upon his
return to his home for breakfast he
went into his room and placed a pjs.
tol to his mouth and fred. He is sur
vived by his wife. who before mar
riage was Miss Rosa Slower. and three
children. He also leaves four broth
ers and one sister, all prominent citi.
xens Of this county.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-21
JAPAN NOT TO SEND TROOPS
TO AID ADMIRAL kOLCHAk.

Tokio.-It has been learned that the
Japanese government after mature de-
liberation both by the cabinet and
diplomatic advisory council, has in
formed the government Of Admiral
Kolchak that Japan is unable to ac-
cede to its request to send several di-
visions of troops to assist Kolchak.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-21
SECRETARY BAKER PAYS A
HIGH TRIBUTE TO MARINES

Washington.-Tribute to the per-
formance OF marines in France as "a
new and heroic demonstration Of the
unconquerable tenacity and dauntless
courage OF the American soldier"
was paid by Secretary Baker in a let
ter to Acting Secretary Roosevelt of
the navy department.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-21
TO SUPPRESS ALL siNN
FEM ORGANIZATIONS

London. The government an
nounces that owing to increase in
crime in county Clare. Ireland, 1t has
been decided to suppress all Sim
and kindred organizations In that
country.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-21

Edgefield.-A charter has been pro-
cured for the Dixie Highway Hotel
Company, OF Edgefield. The incor.
porators made canvass of the town
and $4,000 was subscribed to the cap
ital stock. In few days the subscrip-
tion will run to $4,000. This assures
Edgefeld a frst-class hotel.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-21

Barnwell.-The first bale OF the 1919
cotton crop was ginned here for B. J.
Brown, a progressive negro farmer Of
Barnwell. The bale weighed 430
pounds and the staple graded mid.
ding. This is two days later than
last years record, when II. w. San
ders OF this city marketed the states
first bale on August 8. Cotton Is
opening rapidly in some sections now
and the local gins will soon be running
at full blast.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-21
Elr.t Bale 1919 Cotton.

Charleston.-The first bale OF cot
ton OF this season sold on the local
market brought 40 cents at auction,
after lively bidding. It was grown
near McClellanville, this county.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-21

Laurens.-At a picnic held jointly
by the Woodmen OF the World, the
Woman's Circle, w. o. W., and the
Masons at Mount Gallagher Friday.
the principal speakers Of the day were
Major Henry c. Tillman, Of Green.
wood, and Capt. John J. McSwain, of
Greenville, two officers in the armies
OF the American Expeditionary Forces
and both eloquent and popular public
speakers.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-21

Greenville.-The names Of the offi-
cors OF the Hejaz Temple. the new
Shrine Temple to be instituted here
with Jurisdiction over all Of upper
South Carolina, were announced by
Potentate George T. Bryan. At the
same time. Mr.. Bryan announced that
October "3 has been chosen as the
date for the first ceremonial Of Hejas
Temple.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-21
Negro Celebration In cheraw.

Cheraw.-The negroes of Chester
field and Marlboro counties held a cell
ebration here in honor OF more than
200 soldiers Of their race recently re-
turned from France. Addresses were
made by Col. e. w. Duvall and the
Rev. A. II. McArn and Bishop Clinton,
a negro preacher OF Charlotte. The
latter gave his race some advice and
urged goodwill and cooperation be-
tween the races.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-21
NO AUTHORITY 10 FIX FARES
In Matter Of columbIa, tho General
Assembly Only Has Power TO In
terfere In Street Car Rates.

Columbia.-Morris c. Lumpkin, as
sistant attorney general, has given an
opinion. in which he holds that the
city council OF Columbia has no au-
thority to amend the franchise OF the
Columbia Railway, Gas & Electric
Company so as TO regulate street Car
fares.
Recently tho company increased it's
fares from five cents to seven cents.
When the matter was referred to the
city council the council found that
there was no provision In the fran
chise which empowered the council to
interfere with rate making. An ordi-
nance was Immediately introduced to
grant the council this authority, which
ordinance is now pending. Before tax
ing final action. the attorney generals
office was asked for an opinion.
The streets OF Columbia are the
property Of the state and the original
grant or franchise was given by the
state, legislature. The. original fran
chise was for a period of 80 years.
This expired In 1912 and was then re-
newed in perpetuity. and the opinion
OF the attorney general is opinion
that any authority to interfere with
rate making would have to come
from the general assembly.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-21

st. George.-There was a gathering
OF representative farmers from every
section Of Dorchester county in st.
George for the purpose of organizing a
branch Of the American Cotton Asso-
citation.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-21

Barnwell.-Sherifr ]. 3. Norris of
Barnwell county rendered his resigna-
tion to Governor Cooper. In his let
ter the chief officer said he was enter
ing business in Barnwell and asked
that his resignation be accepted.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-21

Clemson College.-The extension SER
vice at Clemson College is attempting
to bring farmers together for COOP
erative purchase of carload lots of
wire fencing as further step in ad-
vancing live stock growing in South
Carolina.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-21

Columbia.-B. p. Campbell of New
berry was accidentally shot by his
brother and was brought to the Bap-
tist Hospital later in the evening. The
bullet took effect in the abdomen. His
condition is thought to be serious.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-21

Anderson.-Anderson county road
bonds in the amount OF $3.50, 900 will
be offered for sale on September 9.
and the remainder OF the s1,450,0 900
will be placed on sale next year, ac-
cording to a decision OF the Anderson
County highway commissioners.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-21

Gaffney.-Mr. and Mrs. z. B. Sarratt
received message from army head
quarters at Douglas. Ariz., telling them
Of terious injury to their son, Wal
ter, which had just occurred in an au-
tomobile smash-up. None of the par
ticulars were obtainable. and Mr. and
Mrs. Sarratt are almost franti.. The
young man has been in the army
about IS months.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-21

Greenville.-The strike of shopmen
and sub-station tenders of the south
ern division OF Piedmont I'D Northern
lines, caused the suspension OF all
freight and through train passenger
service, except between Greenville and
Anderson.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-21

Rowesville.-During a severe thun-
der storm lightning struck Rowesville
cotton warehouse and set fire to the
cotton. The warehouse and contents
were destroyed. 1t Is understood that
over 800 bales were in the warehouse
at time OF fire. The warehouse was
under state supervision and all cotton
was inkured
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-21

Orangeburg.-Work will soon com
mence upon the erection of an annex
to st. Paups Methodist Church Sunday
school building, which annex will be
known as the "R. e. Wannamaker
Sunday School Annex" This building
will cost approximately $4,000 and
win fill q needed want.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-21

Columbia.-Approximately $240.3SS
was lost during the July floods and
over S450.00O saved by timely warn
ings OF the United States weather bu
reau says the July report OF Richard
H. Sullivan, meteorologist, issued re-
Gently. The largest damages were
wrought in the Edisto River basin with
estimated losses OF $207,250.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-21

Charleston Three arrests have
been made by federal authorities of
Atlantic Coast Line employees, who
are charged with larceny OF interstate
freight. There may be other arrests
in connection with this case, which is
said to be similar to one in which sew.
eral Seaboard employees were convict.
ed at the June term OF court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-16
RADICAL CROWD
Again Attempt Control
Labor Congress
Called at Chicago TO Adopt PROGRAM
For Obtaining New Trial for
Thomas j. Mooney-Not Vet
Known Which Faction VIII Con-
troll Meeting

i?ic&so. Jan. l5.-Soclalisr mi
members OF The !. ". " after meet
ng defeat today IN the organization
OF The National Labor Congress .letI
20 adopt 4 program for obtaining a
ne" trial for Thomas J Mooney aa.i
Warren Billings. made a determine.
attempt TO capture control II he
BODY later N the day. The creden-
tlaIs committee had not reported TO-
night making II impossible 20 "a"
which faction IS The victor. With ne
gallery packed with red.ca.s -ley
aid about as they pleased al The af-
ternoon session until the proceedings
were ended by an early adjournment.
The conservatives were compelled 10
cbange IAeir plans II several par-lc
niarS 10 cause Of the unexpected show
Of strength made by the radicals. To-
night nobody seemed certain wflac
action would be taken tomorrow
when t1e committee IN resolutions :
expected 10 rnpor-. y today's Sos
SION every mention Of socialist or 7.
by delegates and spectators.
A letter was read from TWO mem
berS If the italian labor commission
appointed by The government Of .hur
c0untr- n the request Of the Amer
lcan Federation Of La Dor. expressing
sympathy With the movement 70 lId
Mooney and asking 10 he slated as
fIatcrnal delegates in the convention.
Chairman Nolan recommended that
the request be granted. but The read
.ng IF The letter causei hostile
demonstration on the par- of the rad
!cals. who declared that The TWO Raj
an laDor representative had been
repudiated by tho i3oshevik element
II thar country. After IA hour
heated discussion the motion 10 per
mt The commissioners 70 slr III he
convention was voted down. The al
Gals followed this vIcror,- BY pu-
ing over y motion that Eugene Y.
Debs. Socialist leader. recently con
Vlcted FOR violation Of the espionage
ldw, be invited a address le con-
vantlor. The radicals clcered To-
several minutes 1T he adoption f
ms motion. Il Is SAID thar ptbs Will
decline the 'rV'ray1on. = lie Ipt.n-
inG II the afternoon session Thair-
man Nolan announced ne appoint
rneDt II a committee N resolutions
divided between HE conservative ana
the radical factions -ppa rant!y near
Continued or Page Col. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-16
NEW YORK MESSENGER BOY WHO
ACCOMPANIED JACQUES LEBAUDY
TO HIS WIFE'S HOME. TO TESTIFY

A,neo.a. \ 7. Jan. MARX Rosen-
field, New FORK messenger BOY VINO A..
cca'panle4 Iarques -~uaudv. s,r.i.rr-r
oi 'he sal.ara. o his wife houna j
Westoury tie night she suot ana Killed
I'm expected % appear tomor-ow
lefore The grand turv wnen nvcsrlga-
;ion Of The shooting s -esun1ed mere.
z ist-:c. -Aitorne~ Weeks sent 4 detse-
tive 20 Manhattan ID .ocate tho BOY.
VINO was brought here ana Questioned.
Aosenfeid :oId the detective that ne
eHtered .Phoenlz Lodge with L.ebaudv
gnd Was NET BY t4e eccentric $ VIE.
nosenfelu, i : understood. ,lenIed 4 re-
per- :.,at Airs- Lebaudr ordered nm
from he house. and SAID that ..e aeo
Earring that ms life would De enaan-
sered by the emperor. another witness
w-o expected 70 test.fr tomorrow
is Mise Evelyn Been a noiel .enog-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-16
California Action Final
says Atty. Gen. Webb

Sacramento. a.. IAN. -5.-'-ali.ornia
"--I!ha among he states hat nave al
rad" "a led lie Congressional! prom
Lion resolution ana IAN De include
11oH- lie number necessary 10 mas
tAe ""Nnaed rhree-ioar-s OF me state
without tJrt!1er oftir,aI action. e.
Webb a;'orne> general. SAD here .odav
.' -sc4ss.ng he writ Of Junction -
s4s-. II san Francisco to restrain M
eor"r1nen, rom ~ticying 20 the "a
.tica~on. y ,h4nk the action of M
Legislature US ina, saId NJ Weou
ana !: : inmaler7a. wne:ne~ ne CaIi
-. states government. IS notified ori
ally OF the action believe me can
':resslona. ---uerd:n ii 20 taA federal
"rr.-.-t,on would automatically De
coma ~E-e,.E- 1pon .ati,icatlon ~ ~
s,aj,= regardless ni whether ne init
g. states sov..1men; vas OFFICIALLY 40
'l;.,-d
Wen, Sa.d , va ns ou.aion M
"oT. stephens ouia. /. le decided H..
40 So, c--..fr o the passage II he -e--
'iui.on ana snore IA VT