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Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-16
SCHOOL TRUSTEE
NAMED BY GOVERNOR.

(By Associated Press)
SacramentO--The governor has
appointed Mrs. w. p. Phillips
of POrterville as a trustee for the
Fresno Normal School.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-16

Be sure, to attend All-Americau
Canal Contract meeting in Calexico
at Majestic Theature on Sunday at
2:30 p. m. Phil Swing, Mark Rose
and others to sneak. Band expected
to be there.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-16
tBy Associated Press)

Thy ASsociatad Pr"ssl
Washington, Jan. 16.--Complete
exoneartion of Colonel Deeds Of the
Signal Corps, whose trial by court
martial was recommended by Chas.
Huges in his report on aircraft pro-
duction, has resulted from investiga-
tion by special War Department
board inquiry.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-16
VOTE DOWN
WIRELESS BILL

WIRELESS BILL.
(By Associated Press,
WashingtOn-By an unanimous
vote today the House Merchant
Marine committee decided to at
tempt no action at this session on
the administration measure pro-
posing government acquisition of
all wireless stations.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-16
PAR KNAMED
FOR TEDDY.

-. (By Associated Press)
WashingtOn-A bill designat-
ing the California giant redwood
district "R 90 welt National
Park" was passed unanimously
today by the Senate and now
goes to the House.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-16
CALL OFF
S. A. STRIK ES.

(By Associated Press)
BuenOs Aires-At a conference
with President IrigOyen yester-
day, labor leaders agreed to call
off all strikes in Argentine with
the exception of the one which
has Virtually paralyzed shipping.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-16
PERU STRIKE
is SETTLED.

(By Associated Press)
Lima-Settlement of the strike
here has been reached upon the
basis of an eight hour day
throughout the republic, present
wages to continue.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-16
COURT MARTIAL

Continued on Page Five)
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-12-17
LAURENS TRUST COMPANY
INCREASES CAPITAL STOCE
Stockholders Decide to Increase Can.
ital Stock to 100000.

Stockholders Decide to Increase Cap.
ital Stock to 100000.
At a meeting of stockholders Of the
Laurens Trust Company held Monday
afternoon Il resolution was adopted
providing that tho capital stock of the
company be increased from $4,000 to
100000. 1t Is understood that ap-
plications have already been made for
n large part Of the new stock and that
little difficulty will be obtained in So
curing the remainder With this much
capital the Laurons Trust Company
will be the largest capitalized cor
poraton in the county outside Of the
cotton mills.
Following the meeting Of the stock
holders q meeting Of the directors was
hcld when the regular pCr cent semi
annual dividend was ordered paid and
also disbursement Of the entire sur
plus OF the company. representing;
about fifty per cent Of the present
capital stock
Mr.. VI. J. Owings is president, OF tho
company. Mr.. ID. T.. Todd is manager
OF the real estate department and Mr..
Jas. f. Toibcrt manager Of the in
Surance department. Mr. Owings said
yesterday that the year 1919 had been
the most prosperous in the history of
the company and that bright prospects
were held out for the future.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-12-17
j, \. ThomaS0n Injured.

Mr.. J. a. rhomason, of Owings. was
forced to have his arm amputatcd Sun
day as result OF an accident which
Dcfcll him Saturday when he was
Working al The ginnery at that place.
IN some manner Mr.. Thomason's coat
was caught in the shafting When he
attempted 10 pull the coat out with his
right hand his hand was drawn be-
tween the belt and the pulley and
fearfully Inangled. His entire body
was thrown around the pulley several
times, and his life was barely saved
~ the fortunate circumstances OF the
power being cut off just as the acct
dcnt occurred. AS it was he was very
much shaken up in addition to the
injury TO his arm. 1t was stated yes
tcrday that he was getting along very
well under tho circumstances.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-12-17
Church Hours Changed.

At a meeting Of minister's Of the
BAPTIST, Episcopal and Presbyterian
churches held the first OF the week it
was decided dto change the. hour Of
Sunday morning services so that Sun
day School will begin at 1915 o'clock
and preaching services at 1870. Rcv.
a. r.. !loll"r. pastor Of the Methodist
church. was not present but it was
understood that he was in agreement
with the plan and that his church will
observe the same hours. The even
ing services, both on Sunday and
Wcdncsdadys. will remain at the same
hour Of 7:30. Congregations of the
various churches arc requested TO
bear the change Of hours in mind.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-12-17

What was your objection to that?"
Senator Townsend asked
"Basing The Increase on the wage
Of pick miners" Dr. Garfield said,
would have resulted in securing an
average increase Of ITO per cent. in
wages in the industry over the period
since 1913, when the secretary OF labor
conceded that the increase In cost of
living had been only 70 per cent"
Some members OF the cabinet. DR..
Garfield said, supported him, and some
the secretary Of labor, but all were In
agreement on the balance Of the pro-
posal. He had finally taken the re-
sponsibility OF putting through his
settlement suggestion without secur-
ing n unanimous agreement of the
cabinet.
II conceived myself to be tho re-
sponsiblc officer" he said believing
that | had authority to determine price
questions. The matter was not pre-
acntcd to President wilson"
Applying tho principles laid down.
DR.. Garfield said. he decided that ii
per cent would meet tho increased
coat OF living and that operators could
pay 1t out OF profits and still keep
enough mines running to supply the
nation Tith coal under tho fixed price
Of 1926 ton. Tho miners decided to
refuse and continue the strike.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-12-17
LAURENS LODGE ELECTS,
Laurens Lodge No. 260, A. +. M., Holds
Election Fridny NiGht.

Iaurcns Lodge No. 2GO, A. f. M.,
held its regular annual election Fri
DAY night when officers were elected
for the ensuing year, James II. Sullt-
van being elected Worshipful Master.
Installation ceremonies took place on
the same night The following were
elected:
James II. Sullivan, w. NJ; B. H.
Clardy, S. W.; j. k Poole, j. W.:
DR.. Clifton Jones, Treas; w. l.. Tay-
lor, Sec; Phil ID. Huff, S. d.: II. w.
Briggs. j. D., r. NJ. Mckenzie and d.
NJ Norwood, Stewards. w. G. Wasson:
Tyler
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-12-17
Buys Machen Residence.

Mr.. 0. l.. Long, who has been prac-
N,onths, bought the J. S. Machcn home
1lacc on ;outh Harper street last
week through the Davis Realty Com
Nany, paying $4,000 for the property.
1t is understood that Mr.. Long will
move to Laurcns and open an office
or the practice Of law. He Is 4 son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. G. Wash Long, Of this
city, and mas many friends here who
VIII be glad to see him resident
Of this place.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-12-17
Locates Brick Plant.

Mr. II. N. Franks, who will be the
manager Of the brick plant to be put
In operation here by him and Mr. r.
=. flcming. stated few days ago that
his company had secured part of
the Ball property just north OF tho
Z. 4 ". {. railroad and that the
plant would he located in what is
'ow pasture. a siding will be built
IN higher ground adjoining the rail
road track He said that they expect
to be making brick in the early spring.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-12-17
First PRESBYTERIAN Church Notice,

Next sabbath, Dec. 21st, there Will
&c change in the hours Of service.
Sabbath School, 1915 A. NJ.
Morning Preaching 1880 A. M.
Instead OF the evening preaching
service the Sabbath School will OBJ
serve us Christmas celebration in the
church at G:30 p. NJ. Everyone is cor
daily invited to all OF these services
All members OF the Sabbath School
are urged to be present next Friday
at 1880 F. ~, for rehearsal.
c. #. SQUIRES, Pastor.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-12-17
REINSTATE NOW!

Under special ruling issued
recently by the Bureau Of War
Risk Insurance, Washington, ID.
g., all former soldiers, sailors and
marines whose Government in
3urancc has lapscd or beon can
ccllcd may have until December
81. 1919. within which to reinstatc
their insurance, by paying only
two months premiums on the
amount Of insurance they wish to
reinStatc.
The only other condition i'm
posed is that tho insured shall
now be in as good health as he
was when discharged from the
service, or as he was when the
grace period Of his insurance cx-
pircd (whichover Is the later
datc), and shall so state in his
application.
Make The check or money order
payable TO the Treasurer of the
United States and mall it. with
your application for renstate-
ment, to Premium Receipt Sec
ton, Bureau Of War Risk Insur-
ance, Washington, d. c.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-12-17
COTTON GINNINGS INCREASE.
LanrcnS County Farmers Ginned Near.
ly 10000 Bales OF Cotton Prior 10

DPcs l..
lAurenS county farmers ginncd
ii,oo6 bales Of cotton prior to Dcccm-
Der lst, as shown by the report to the
census department by Mr.. c. w. Nc
Gravy. loca! cotton reporter. During
tho same period last year 33,5l7 bales
were Gnnod. The consensus Of opin-
ion is that the cotton is more general
~ Ginncd at this period than it was
1t the same time last year and il is
hardIy probable that final Ginnings
VII show large increase over the
ginning to December lst. lIowcvrc,
Il is understood that the present gin
H!ngs already surpasses the ginnings
# the last season BY several thousand
md the total increase may be over
I've thousand bales.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-12-17
TO Have Christmas Carnival.

Teachers aid pupils OF the Gray
Conrt-Owings graded school are pre-
pairing for Christmas Carnival" to
nc given at the schoC' rg Friday
night, December 10Th. a :. I'd pro-
gram will be given an elightful
evening Is promised to h, who at
tcnd. The public is CO.. nvited.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-12-17
SERVICE FLAG
TO BE FURlED
Soldiers Who Went out from the First
Methodist Church to be Entertained
by tho Congregation.

Methodist Church to be Entertained
by tho Congregation.
The congregation Of tht First Meth
odlSt church is preparing to honor the
men who went out to the war from
that church at an entertainment to be
given in their honor on the evening Of
December 2Gth. A committee com
posed OF Mrs. j. II. Bolt, Mrs. i. G..
Bale, Mr.. T. c. Switzcr and MIR. w. G..
Lancaster. has been appointed to
supervise The arrangements. In con-
ncction with the entertainment to be
held, the occasion will be marked by
the furling of the service flag (which
has hung in the church since the early
part Of the war.
The service flag Of the church con-
tains 81 bl"c stars, one gold star and
q red cross star, the gold star being
Tor Lieut.. Thos. ID. Lake who was
Killed in the Argonnc Forest.
The following letter has been sent
out to each Of those of the church
who served during the war:
My Dear Brother:
Tho First Methodist church, de-
sirous Of preserving the record of
each Of h4r enlisted men, and also
wishing to do them some honor, in
vitcs you to be present at the church
on Friday, December the goth. 1919,
at O'Clock p NJ, at which time tho
Service Flag will be furlcd with an
propriatc ceremony. After which the
ladies Of the church will serve
turkey dinner to every man for which
we have star.
Each man is at liberty to bring.
either his wife, sweetheart or mother.
Please answer by return mail and
say whether or not you can be pres
cnt. Whether you can come or not,
please answer the following Qucs-
tions so We can file away with the
!ia% the record of each enlisted man.
Sincerely yours,
a. f. HOLLER
4>,y,,,, Pastor
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-12-17
STEEL WORKERS
TO RESUME STRIKE
Continuation of Nationwide Steel
Strike Voted on at Meeting of Tn.
ion Heads SATURDAY..

ioh ihthnS
Washington, Dec. denomination
OF nationwide steel workers strike
was voted today by the conference
here Of the "a presidents of unions
connected with the steel industry 1t
was said there were only two dis
scnting votes. most of the unior lead
crs maintaining that victory in the
controversy was in sight
Members Of the strike committee
commenting on the vote declared that
tho recent cancellation by the United
States Steel Corporation of the huge
foreign contracts was one OF the most
favorable augurics OF the eventual sue
cess OF the strike. II also was assert
cd that while many steel plants had
resumed operation, production had
been far below normal with the over
mead charges Of the company rcmain-
lug the Samic as duling normal pro
duction.
Definite plans for an active field
campaign Of four years were formu-
lated at the conference which Opcncd
yesterday members Of the committee
said. The meeting was described by
Chairman John Fitzpatrick as the
most enthusiastic which had been held
since the original declaration of the
strike in September.
Replying to the question as to
whether many Of tho strikers had re-
turned to work, Mr. Fitzpatrick said
that while there had been some dc
Elections among the strikers they were
not sufficient to imperil the strikes
successful issue.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-12-17
Case Sent to Federal Court.

MI e. B. Machcn. the local whole
sale grocer, who was given a prclim-
mary hearing Friday before u. s.
Commissioners r. E. Babb on the
charge of proftccring in sugar, was
bound over for trial at the Greenwood
term of the federal court He was re-
leased upon bond in the sum of 81 900.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-12-17
SUPREME COURT
UPHOLDS DRY ACT
ConstitutisnaIity of War.
Time Act Upheld
JUSTICE BRANDEfS
RENDERS DECISION

hh'lihouS DeclSl0n UphOldSd War
time Prohibition Act. Decision
Practicaiiy Sweeps Away "Wet'
Christmas.
| Washington, Dec. 15.-By uuani-
nous decision, constitutionality OF the
wartime prohibition act was sustained
today by The Supreme Court. The
opinion, given by Associate Justice
| l5randciS, b2ld in effect, however, that
the war invoked dry" period still may
be terminated by presidential procla-
nation Of rehabilitation.
In rendering it's opinion, the court.
however, did not act on the validity
OF the Volstcad prohibition enforce
mcnt act rr on appeals involving the
alcoholic content of beer, leaving those
cases to future opinions which may be
handed down next Monday before the
court rcccSscs for the Christmas holi-
days.
Today'5 decision practically swept
away all hopc Of wet" Christmas
as the possibilities Of the wartime act
Ecing repealed before constitutional
prohibition becomes effective one
month from tomorrow were consider
cd remote.
The cases decided wcrc thosc no ,ho
Kentucky Distillcries and Warehouses
company OF Louisville, kentucky, and
Dryfoos and Blu.n company, New York
instituted for the post Office compol-
ing the government TO release whiskcv
from bond In both cases. tbo court
denied contentious of Eiihu Roo, and
other attorneys for the distillcrics that
the act in Tan of :hc constitution talrc
private property without Just common
&ation, that the period of the war
emergency for which the act was
passed had terminated that tho law
was an Interference with the state DO
lice powers and an undue exercise Of
the war powers of congress.
Congress did moi ;ntond FOR t,o ~
time act il terminate y, ,,o a,..
sion of tho wal. but AZ tho ond 90 ~,
pcriod Of dc,,,ohi,izot;on :, ~,
Of the court which hold thot tho co,,
clusion of the war clearly d;d not
moan coce,tiou 10 nos.;,,.;o,,
CONGRESS- thornroro rror;,s ..,
oninion od,od ",ho, ~
thc oct co,eoa ., 10
bc Gxcd NV 10 n.osi,o,,,,
ing and nr,c,,i,,i, ,,,>
mobilization bod ,or,oino.o,n
Had thc nroeidont on Oo,o, .o.,
last whom no vo,ooa +ho vo,..
bc,icvod ,bot ao,,o,,i,;.,,
minated thc conrt eoid ",a
douhtIoes nov, ;o.od n,
nation TO thot cffect FOR ,o ,,a
roe,od :, ..,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-12-17
Schools Close Friday.

The local schools, according to an
announcement by Superintendent Gas
que, arc to close Friday for The
Christmas holidays and will remain
closed until Monday, January 9Th. This
gives teachers and pupils two weeks
OF holiday.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-12-17
Laundry to Make Repairs.

Mr.. Shell Mcdaniel, proprietor of
the laundry, said yesterday that the
laundry would close down this after
noon to remain closed until Monday
to make needed repairs.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-12-17
Christmas Tree.

The Mount Pleasant School will
have Christmas tree and exercises
at Mt. Pleasant church Friday night,
the 18th. At seven o'clock The pub
Tic Is cordially invited to attend
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-10-02
MOTOR CAR TAX is WASTED.

Il. ]. Pettyjohn, secretary OF state
believes that Kansas is wasting most
of the million dollars year 1t col
lects as motor car licenses. He Is pre-
pairing to start a campaign to use this
money for permanent road improve
ments. Under the present law the
$3.50 from each license that goes to
the county can be used only for road
maintenance.
"In the next ten years the motor
vehicle license law viii turn into the
counties 10 or 10 million dollars"
Pettyiohn said. "Under the present
law that money viii not get lasting
results. At the end Of the decade no
permanent roads will have resulted.
The work Is done over again each
year am going to ask the next leg
stature to provide that this money go
TO the counties as now, but also pro-
vide that it shall be used for perma-
nent road construction and main
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-10-02
BISHOP ouAYLE ON PEACE

1--WE are facing Il crisis in Amert-
can affairs, which may mean the des-
truction of our republic" said Bishop
William A. Quayle. Of Kansas city,
in his address on 1.-The Present Crisis"
at the First Methodist Episcopal
church, Columbus, last Sunday after
noon. 1.-THE issue confronting Ameri-
cans is whether or not government by
threat shall replace democracy in the
United States.
cat the present time everything we
say or do is divided into two genders,
pro. Wilson or anti-Wilson. | am
neither pro Wilson or anti Wilson,
but pro- American. Other nations OF
the world have republican instincts
and have come out of the world war
with more democracy than they had
when they entered. America, suprem-
est republic that the world has ever
produced. is less democratic now, than
before the war One cannot speak
/ MS lnluu On any SubJtS1 "t'ANN
somebody saying, He's talking
against the administration. / main
tain the right of an American citizen
TO speak untrammeled on any sub
iect. against whoever or whatever !
please, provided 1 am speaking for
and In favor of America. Who shall
tell an American to be silent?
During the war we were told not
to speak, not to think, but to stand
behind the President. And the Presi-
dent has been proved wrong on every
main contention he has backed, and
50 often he has shifted his position on
American affairs that to stay behind
him required the agility Of an aero
bat. And now when a peace treaty
is being considered, which should BE
The most equable in the history Of the
world. we are told again, Don't think,
sneak, or have an opinion I say the
republic is facing a crisis and there
win be no republic left unless we
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-10-02
nave a chance to speak.

have q chance to speak.
1--WE are told that the peace treaty
must be passed at once before we
have had a chance to decide whether
it is just peace or not. Do you rea-
lie that America was the only great
nation not represented at the peace
conference? Mr. Wilson as his per-
sOnal representative attended, and
none of their decisions were submit
ted for the approval Of the United
States, through Congress. Lloyd
George was recalled to England to ex-
plain his position Orlando returned to
Italy on demand of the people to ac-
count for some of his actions Gle
menceau gave his reasons to France
for every important step but Mr..
Wilson went ahead and decided
Americas position without giving
America a chance to declare what her
position was. And now he says Con
gress must ratify the treaty as it
stands or we will be plunged into war
with other nations.
Il am anxious for peace, but l
want no peace until am sure that it
is just and wise. We in America
know nothing about why certain
clauses are in the treaty. Robert r.
Lansing, Secretary of State, when
asked to explain certain points in the
treaty to the Senate, stated he knew
nothing about that matter and that
Mr.. Wilson must be consulted. We
cannot in justice to the American re-
public take the word of any one man
under heaven that this treaty we are
asked to swallow whole, is the best
possible"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-10-02
LET KANSAS DO 1T.

An Eastern Kansas paper comes out
for Capper for president and Allen
for vice president. We also favor
Wood for secretary Of war the's an
honorary resident Of Kansas, jim
Kimball for secretary Of the treasury,
J. X. C0dding for attorney general,
Jack Harrison for postmaster general,
Harold Chase for secretary Of state,
c. l.. Brokaw for secretary of the
treasury, Bert Walker for secretary
Of the navy. Fay Seaton for secretary
Of the interior, Charlie Case for sec
rotary Of commerce, and Walt Mason
for secretary Of labor
Then you would have government
that would do business.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-10-02
rpEE PASSES ARE PLENTY

A congressman stated In the house
the other day that over five thousand
friends. sisters, cousins and aunts Of
employees are riding on passes given
by the railroad administration phe
free pass evll Is worse under political
rule Of the railroads than it was ever
under the old times and yet the
roads are running behind millions
every month. The thousands Of use
less employees and the passes may
have something to do with 1t. The
Topeka Journal adds this testimony:
yacationists returning to Topeka
after the summer season tell the
same story difficulty in obtaining
reservations, crowded trains, uncer-
tain service and general inconven-
fences.
And they all agree on one thing
that the pass evil has robbed the pay
passenger Of his rights.
The government control Of rail
roads has thrown thousands Of add
tlonal free transportation travellers
upon the steam highways.
Il was sitting in the club car talk
ing over the pass situation with a
man on The way home from Chicago,
one Topekan relates. 1--WE We're pay
passengers and we decided to bring
the subject into general discussion
Just to determine how many men
around MS were travelling without
cost. We found that six out Of the
nine men there had pases-and we
had to wait two days to get a reser-
walton on that train"
In the case Of these men there may
have been n reason for their trans
portatlon at the expense Of the rail-
road It was possible and highly
probable that they were on business
but listen to what the Topekan's wife
had to say on the subject:
"You know how women will be
come acquainted in a sleeping ear
Well / discovered that out Of the six
women / conversed with on that trip
four Of them were on passes"
The question naturally presents IT.
sells IT fair to the paying public
that families Of railway employees
should crowd the trains over the
country,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-10-02

why does every movement" run
wild on publicity literature? The
Roosevelt memorial association sends
TO this office-and to 10000 other
papers three to six letters a week,
each containing from one to three
columns of matter which no paper
pretends to use II costs for paper
for labor and for postage. The waste
would go a long way toward building
the memorial.