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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-01-17
LETTER FROM PRIVATE ERNEST
U. LIVINGSTON TO HIS FAITH
Err L. v. LIVINGSTON.
Somewhere in France.

November Is, 1918.
My Dear Father: 1 received a let
ter from you yesterday wrote October
123 and you know that I was mighty
glad to hear from you, You no doubt
will remember this paper, it is some
that you sent me- &
Well, dad, the war is over l sup
pose, and we will soon be coming back
home hope, but it didn't end quite
soon enough to keep me from going
over the top one time, and we did some
fighting, too, but I came through safe,
for which am mighty thankful. Will
have some great things to talk about
when get home.
Have you heard from Robert yet?
l got all the letters / thing that you
sent me with his address, and wrote
him about three times l think, but
have not heard from him yet, but l
guess he is safe and sound which /
sincerely hope at least. Yes, 1 wish
so much that we could meet over here.
It would indeed be a happy meeting,
but that's hardly probable
Haven't seen any of the boys from
around home.
Well, I ain mighty glad you are
making good crop. Am also thank
full that you all have gotten through
all right With that dreadful disease,
Spanish influenza, which was raging
over here as well as over there. But
was lucky enough to miss #. ] have
had almost perfect health sine4 came
across, and you need not worry Shout
me, father, for if live to get back
am coming back just as clean as I
left you. l made up my mind to that
effect before I left and am living up
to it. Hope you all are well and hap
py l am doing fine and hope to be
with you all before so very long.
Love to all.
Your son,
Ernest L.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-01-17
LETTER FROM PRIVATE r. C. Liv-
.NesToN TO HIS SISTER ANNIE.

December 6, 1918.
Dear Sis: I guess you all think
have forgotten to write, though
thought every day l would write the
next, but you know how it is when
you work hard every day and Sunday
too. got your letters on November
H. One from you, Pat and Dad. /
was real glad TO met them, and to
know you all were all right, but I
haven't heard from any of you since.
l hope though i will hear from some
of you all soon. l haven't heard from
Ernest in quite a while, have you all?
Hope he is all right.
I don't know what I would give to
see him and you all now Well,
guess 1t won't be very much longer be-
fore we all will be at home again.
! have been almost all over France.
Have had some experiences. Saw
thousands of soldiers but not single
one / knew. ] wish you all could see
some of the towns and cities, how
they have been ruined. We are in
Longre now, a very large place and it
is not hurt but very little. The Ger
rnahs left all kinds Of things in this
place. This is German paper, pen and
ink. you see the difference. Well,
don't know where we will go from
here Don't think we will be here long
though. I am o. X. and getting plen-
ty to eat, and plenty good clothes to
wear I am as ever,
Your loving brother,
r. G.. L.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-01-17
coNFERs WITH JOHN BULL
Wilson Meets Lloyd George, eonar
Law and 8aIfour-Exchanee OF
Views.

Paris: Jan. IA, 9:17 P. M. (By the
Associated Press. )-The conference OF
President Wilson with Premier Lloyd
George, Andrew Bonar Law and A. }.
Balfour this afternoon gave opportu-
nity for most satisfactory exchange
of views on the subjects coming up for
settlement at tomorrow's session Of
the supreme war council. The hope is
expressed that this will result in Civ
ing greater speed to the work OF both
the supreme war council and the in
ter-allied peace conference.
It is expected that the sittings. Of the
war council will occupy the entire
day. One Of the questions to be dis
cussed is the official language to be
used during the sessions. 1t appears
also that the question of representa-
ton has not been entirely solved. and
that matter will come up for further
discussion.
It is said tonight that the supposl-
ton that the French language hes
been decided upon as the only tongue
to be used in the conference is at least
premature.
The opening session of parliament
and the cabinet meeting took up the
attention of Premier Clemenceau and
his collaborators, so that little oppor-
tunity was afforded for a further con-
ference with the French statesmen be-
fore tomorrow's meeting. 1t is not
thought that there will be any diff
ficulty in settling the questions of Ian
guage. procedure and representation
though, in view of the number of ma
tions represented and their varying in
terests, the question of representation
may develop somewhat lengthy dis
cussion.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-01-17
Your son.
Death of James L. Henderson.
Ernest L..

Death Of James L. Henderson.
Mr. James Lewis Henderson, Jr.,
died at his home near Mt. Pleasant,
Tuesday night, after brief illness of
induenza-pneumonia and was buried
at Mt. Pleasant Wednesday afternoon
at o'clock.
He was about 30 years old and
leaves widow. His parents, MIR. and
Mrs. J. L. Henderson, who also sur
yive him, are living in Oklahoma with
the other members Of the family ex-
cept his brother George, who is in
France with the American expedition
airy forces.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-01-17
FOB sALE-one Dodge Touring Car

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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-01-17
MCCORMICK QUITS
IMPORTANT POST
Resions as Chairman Of Democratic
committee-May Be Ambassador
T. to France.

washington, Jan. 14.-Vance c. Nc
Cormick has resigned as chairman OF
the Democratic national committee
and it is understood that he is under
consideration for appointment as am
bassador to France, succeeding Will
liam G. Sharp.
Mr.. Sharp's resignation, it is said.
is now in the hands of the president
hut no announcement Of the fact has
been made.
The fact that Mr.. Mccormick had
resigned became known here tonight
although there had been no sugges-
tion of it when he sailed for France
two weeks ago to assist with work in
connection with the peace conference.
He went to Paris in the capacity Of
chairman Of the war trade board, "a
position to which he was appointed
EAST year.
Officials at the White House declined
to discnss the report that Mr. Sharp
would return home to be succeeded by
Mr.. Mccormick, but it seemed to have
credence in other official circles. Mr..
Sharp was understood to have desired
for some time to return to this coun-
try for rest after his arduous duties
as the American representative at the
French capital during the long years
OF war.
Mr.. Sharp, whose home is at Elyria,
Ohio, was appointed ambassador to
France June II, 1914, and resigned
from congress to accept the post. r.
Gently he was called home by the i'll
ness Of his brother and is now in the
United States, although it is under
stood that he expects to return to
France soon.
MI. Mccormick, who is newspaper
publisher of Harrisburg, Pa, was
Democratic candidate for governor of
Pennsylvania in 1914 and was selected
as chairman of the, Democratic ma
stional committee in 1916, conducting
President Wilson's campaign in the
fall of that year. Upon being appoint
Led chairman Of the war trade board,
after the United States entered the
war, he devoted all his time to that
work.
It was said here tonight, that Homer
s. Cummings, vice chairman of the
Democratic national committee, very
probably would succeed Mr.. McCor-
mick as the committee chairman. He
is an intimate friend of President VIII
son.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-01-17
LETTER FROM HERMIs kIBLEF
TO HIS FATHER. HAYMoN
kIRLER.
In France. Nov,

In France, November 1s. 1918
Dear Father: will write you all a
few lines to let you hear from me. 1
am we'll and doing all right and 1
hope that you ali are well and doing
fine. Papa, I have not heard from
you all since August 1S, and l would
be glad to get a letter from home, but
hope that it won't be long until can
get back home. l will close. Hope
your health is good, Love to all.
Your son, :.
Private Hermis Kibler.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-01-17

VITAL STATISTICS FOR THE CITY
OF NEW7ERRY, S. c., FOR 1918.
Births-White males, 43; white fe.
males, SO; total whites. 102.
Black Males-se, black females. II;
total blacks, 81.
Deaths-White males, 80; white fe-
males, 80; total whites, 63; black
males, %; black females, "a: total
black. g.; total white and black 1zs
Respectfully submitted,
S. S. Cunningham,
Local Registrar.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-01-17
CARD OF THANKS.

Rev. T. F. Harper and family wish
to thank their many friends both
white and eolored for their deeds o,
kindness and words of sympathy to
them in their illness and death o,
their wife and mother, e. J. Hs.psr
also the beautitu. norai oner.us o.,
December q. 1918.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-01-17

The Kings Daughters will meet
Friday at p. m. with Mrs. j. B:
Hunters.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-01-17

day night from Augusta, having gone
there on account of the critical illness
Of her nephew. William Oxner, with
double pneumonia after influenza. She
left him improving
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-15
Father-in-Law Kills
Rancher When Latter
Threatened Death

Lyons, Col, Dec. l4.-Charles
Thomas, rancher OF this county,
was shot and killed by his father
in-law, Charles V. Engiet, in the
cellar of the latter's house here.
Engiet claims he shot Thomas
while the latter stood with re-
volyer drawn upon Mrs. Thomas.
Sheriff Robert Euler and Coroner
Leslie Kelso of Boulder, Colo, were
advised of the killing ana went at
once to the Thomas home. After
hearing the statements of Engiet
and his wife and Mrs. Thomas, they
did not take Engiet into custody,
and no inquest was held, the killing
being deemed justifiable.
According to the story told by
Mr.. and Mrs. Engiet and Mrs.
Thomas, Thomas and his wife had
separated about two weeks ago and
Mrs. Thomas had left her husband,
going to her fathers home. A week
ago she sued for divorce. Thomas.
SO the Engiets say, came to their
home early Sunday and asked for
his wife. He found her in the cellar
Of the home. Shortly afterward the
parents heard screams, according to
their statement, and they rushed to
their daughters assistance. They
said they found Thomas holding his
wife with one hand, while he held a
revolver in the other. Engiet said
he fired with shotgun to kill in
order to save his daughter.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-15
No Definite News
From Yankee Held
Hostage by Vilistas

Eagle Pass, Tex, Dec. l4-Deh-
mite news from Fred G. Hugo, Amer
lean manager of the J. NJ. Dobies
ranch near Muzquiz, Coahuila, held
by Francisco Villa for $4,000 ran
som. still was lacking. Unofficial re-
ports reaching the border, however,
indicate the American, with several
Mexican hostages, probably was be-
ing detained in FL Pine mountains,
about 100 miles from Muzquiz,
Whether federal troops had taken
up the pursuit of the Villistas could
rot be learned.
Although previous reports said
Villa and several hundred followers
who occupied Muzquiz last Tuesday
had been ousted Friday and had fed
in the direction of the state of Chi
l;uahua, apparently reliable informa-
ton is that the rebels did not leave
Muzqu;z until Saturday morning 1t
was stated they headed in the direc-
ton of Ell Pine mountains. leaving
word that the money for Hugo's re-
lease was to be left at Pine Solo,
situated in the mountains.
Villa did not modest the. poorer
persons in Muzquiz, combining his
looting to the wealthy residents and
the principal stores, according to adj
vices. He carried off a large supply
of blankets, several automobiles,
horses and wagons, and great guam
titles of food, it was said. Shortage
81 food and clothing among his
forces is believed here to have been
the principal cause of the raid.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-15
Comiskey's Offer Of
$4,000 for Proof Of
Thrown Games Stands

Chicago, Dec. Alt was dis
closed Sunday that Charles Comis-
key, owner OF the Chicago White
Sox, and Manager Bill Gleason met
in New York recently ON the occa
sion of the annual meeting OF the
American league and compared notes
on Investigations of rumors that
some OF the White Sox players had
eonspired for a financial considera-
ton to lose the worlds series TO
Cincinnati last fall. Incidentally
their investigation adduced no evil
dence. Comiskey, who always main
tanned. implicit faith in the inno-
cence of his players, declared the in
vestigation had not ended and that
his offer of $4,000 for proof still
stands.
Mr.. Comiskey hired private detec-
tives and the $4,000 offer induced
independent Investigations of the
rumors that a gambling syndicate
had paved some players among the
American league champions to
throw" the games.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-15
F1ASHEC Hom FIIMI AND
PHOTO PLAY. OFFERINGS. FOR. TO-DAY.

Sun-If you would see "a typical
tropical island---a girl and a man
/ the only survivors of shipwreck.
with prospects of lifelong isolation
On the isle-the growth of love and
crash, then don't fail to see Norma
Talmadge in THE Isle of Conquest"
the big offering at the Sun this week.
This wonderful picture with its beau-
tiful settings, starring Norma Tall
madge, embodies the best in picture
making Miss Talmadge's art, the
genius of her director and a note :
worthy supporting cast combine to
produce an extraordinary picture,
Muse-"The Woman Michael Mar
ried," screen dramatization of the
story by DuVernet Rabell, stars
Bessie Barriscale in a~society drama
Miss Barriscale runs the gamut of
fine feathers and is seen i'll some
gorgeous creations from milady's
lingerie to the last word in skim
tight bathing suits. If you enjoy
good laugh, then see this photo
picture, which is to be the stellar
attraction at the Muse today and
Tuesday
Rialto-"Heart O the Hills"
which is the offering at The Rialto
theater, is Mary Pickfofd produc-
ton from her own studios, Of which
her mother is the business manager.
She has accomplished the unique
feat in this picture of mixing heart
throbs with chuckles in a most de-
lightful manner. No matter how
much you have applauded and ap-
proved of Miss Pickford's work in
other productions, in this picture
one can fall in love with her all over
again for her loyalty to Pap in the
teudist battles of the Kentucky
mountains.
Strand-Cecil B. DeMille, famous
for his long string of motion pic
ture successes, is believed to have
excelled all his previous efforts in
male and Female" his latest Para
mount-Artcraft picture which is be-
ing offered this week at the Strand,
The story centers around one erich
ton, the butler in an English lords
family. He is extremely intelligent,
and when the lords yachting party
is wrecked on tropical island,
Crichton takes command After the
party is rescued and returns to Eng
land, Crichton is forgotten by all
but the lords daughter, who has fall
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-15

ming. They will practice in thf
schools gymnasium.
Two teams will represent the
Omaha Uni this year. One will be
represented in the Commercial
league, while the other will battle
with schools in the state and the
vicinity.
Coach James Drummond of the
High School of Commerce will begin
practice today at the "Y." He will
have his full crew back with the
exception of George Bernstein.
Coach Harold Mulligan of Central
High school will have four veterans
back for his quintet this year. Among
them will be Captain Logan, Glenn
ent, Mangold and Swoboda. The
school gym will be used for practice.
The first game for the Purple and
White quintet will be on January 9.
The Creighton High school basket
ball team will be under the super
vision of Coach Mills. He will coach
the high school team during his
spare moments.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-15
Conference Fights
Professionalism in
Nebraska Athletics

Lincoln, Neb., Dec. l4.-(Special
Telegram.)-War on. professional
ism, which it was limited had been
engaged in by members Of the con-
ference, was declared at the annual
session of the Nebraska Collegiate
Conference association here. The
state foot ball championship, by a
majority vote, was awarded to York
college. A motion brought later by
Wesleyan authorities resulted in the
appointment of committee to in
vestigate the legality Of the award
Two members, Kearney normal and
Grand Island, were not present
Wayne normal was admitted as a
member, The meeting lasted ap-
proximately IA hours. Coaches from
colleges represented drafted basket
ball schedules. Eligibility rules were
revised. .. E.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-15
BRITISH AIRMEN
BELIEVED KILLED;
PLANE WRECKED
Ma king observation-disclosures
Flisht-Fear for Safety Of
French Filler.

London, Dec. l4.-The airplans
of Capt. Cedric Ernest-Howcll, one
Of the British airmen in the Lon
don-Melbourne flight, was wrecked
off St. Georges Bay, Island Of Cor
fu, December 10, and there is no
hope that either Howell or his
mechanician escaped, according to
dispatch to Lloyd's from Corfu.
The dispatch adds that the log OF
the airplane has washed ashore.
Captain Howell, flying in Mar
tinsyde plane with 27s horsepower
motor and accompanied by Henry
Fraser, a skilled mechanic, left the
Hounslow flying field in England,
December 4. He arrived at Pisa,
Italy, December S, and at Taran.o,
December 8. No report since then
had been received from Howell
Captain Howell was prominent.
Australian ace with brilliant war
record. He accounted ior over 40
German airplanes and won several
war distinctions. His wife had left
England in advance for Australia
aboard the steamship Orsova and he
had hoped to overtake her at Naples.
Paris, Dec. l4.--Some anxiety was
felt here as to the safety OF Lieu.
tenant Poulet. the French military
aviator who left Paris, October a.
in an attempt to fly to Australia.
The last report concerning Poulet
was his departure from Rangocn
December |, for Bangkok on his at
tempted flight to Australia.
Poulet left Rangoon the same day
as Capt. Ross Smith, the British
filler who was the first aviator 10
complete the Australian flight.
1t is believed here that Poulet,
aware that Smith reached Australia
is not Jhurrying but is making
thorough repairs to his machine.
The Aero club of Paris last
Thursday announced that Poulet
would enter the around the world
derby.
Bee Want Ads Bring Results.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-15
Basket Ball Teams
Get Under Way as the
Fuel Ban Is Lifted

With the Withdrawing of the dras'
tic fuel order Saturday coaches of all
Omaha schools will start their bas'
ket ball practice today. Because Of
the closing of all the gyms" in the
city practice could not be held by
the local teams. .,...
Coach Mills of the Creighton uni
versity will have his entire last years
quintet back. They are Howard
Vandiver, captain; CHUCK" Kear-
ney, crack basket ball shooter; Ed
die Mulholland and Eddie Haley,
last years captain.
Besides these veterans Coach
Mills will have Raj Moonon and
jimmie Condor, last years substi-
tutes. Ralph Wilson, a substitute on
the team last year, will not be back
this year as he is leaving for Eng
land.
Coach Ernie Adams of the Omaha
university will call his men together
fer the first time this year this eve
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-15

len in love with him. Thoma.
Meighan, Gloria Swanton, Lila Lee
Bebe Daniels Theodore Roberts
and other prominent players are in
the cast.
Moon-The sand storm in "Des,
ert Gold" is known to the millions
who have read Zane Grey's famou!
novel. Cameron and Burton, pros
pectors, lose their lives. The pic
turization of Desert Gold" which
is being shown at the Moon, shows
most realistically the tragic fate OF
these two pioneer gold seekers. Sew
eral of the scenes of the sand storm,
were taken in the Colorado desert
about Is miles from Mecca. 1t is a
picture one lives with, one highly
interesting and one you will want
to see. Desert Gold" will be the
stellar attraction at this theater all
week
No better proof of the popularity
of the movie houses in Omaha could
be given than was shown by the
crowds that gathered at their doors
on Sunday, both afternoon and eve
ming, seeking admission.
That the several managers appre-
ciate the patronage of the public and
desire to give high-class picture en-
tertainments, is we'll evidenced by
the pictures they are showing and
by those they have booked for near
future screening. From careful in
quiry it is estimated some forty-odd
thousand people were entertained at
the various fnoviei houses Sunday
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-15
"Mac" BaIdrige Not to
WreStIe Earl CaddOCk

H. H. Baldrige wires from Chi
cago that Frank Judson's imagina
ton ran away with his Judgment
when he announced that he had pro-
NOTED a wrestling exhibition be-
tween Mac Baldrige and Earl Cad
dock, champion of the world, for
the Omaha Athletic club. Mr.. Bald
rige wires that "Mac" is too busy
wrestling with his law studies at
Yale to take on any matches with
Caddock.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-15
Today's Calendar of Sports.

Racing: Winter meeting Of Cuba-Amer-
ing OF Jefferson Parish Fair association at
New Orleans.
Base ball: Annual meeting Of the
Southern association at Memphis.
Hockey: Opening Of the season OF the
Nanitebe Ameteur Hockey association.
Field trials: Amateur chaynpinAship
meet ct Barber Junction. n. g. Annual
trials OF Southern Field Trials club ut
LetOhatchie, Ala.
Boxing: Benny Leonard against Johnny
Griffiths, 10 rounds, at New Orleans.
Johnny Dundee against Pal Moran, six
rounds at Philadelphia.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-15
HUSKER BASKET
BALL SEASON TO
OPEN WEDNESDAY,
First Game Of the Year for Ne.
braska Cage Quintet viii
-.
Be Against Morning.
IT, side Five.

Lincoln, Neb., Dec. l4.-(Special,)
The opening gun of The Corn
usker 1919 basket ball campaign
~ili be fired Wednesday evening
yhen Nebraska and ,Merningside
ollege collide on the Ar1ory floor,
university campus. A second game
comes Thursday.
The Husker battle wagon has been
rapidly rounding into shape under
the tutelage of Coach Schissler.
-Four teams have been in competi-
lion on the armory floor for two
weeks,
First for Practice.
Our first game. win or lose, will
be practice game SchisSler stated
this week. II do not know he ex-
act strength of the Morningside
bunch" ...
- Husker material being plentiful,
The catch's plan is viewed with sat
lsfaction in local quarters. Nebraska
has long taken what might be
termed second place, considering
the showings of western conference
fves. in basket ball The outlook
tor mo defeat team is good.
Here are some of the Husker op-
ponents for the season pending:
Indiana at Lincoln.
Colorado college at Colorado
Springs. -...
Michigan Aggics at Line Dir.
Notre Dame at Lincoln.
Iowa or Illinois at Lincoln
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-15
"Grif" Buys Washington Ball
Club From Stock Company

Washington, Dec. 14.-Sale of the
Washington base ball club Of the
American league by the stock COM
pany, which formerly owned it, to
Clark c. Griffith and William M.
Richardson of Philadelphia was an
nounced Saturday night. The price
is said to have been approximately
100000 and Griffith, manager Of the
club for the last eight wears, will
succeed Benjamin M. Minor as
president, continuing to act as field
manager also temporarily at least.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-15
indianapolis Ball Club
Sold to Former Stakeholder

Indianapolis, Ind, Dec. 14.-Con-
trolling interest of the Indianapolis
American association club has been
transferred to William c. Smith of
South Norwalk, Conn, formerly
part owner of the club, James c.
McGill, former president of the club,
announced Sunday night. w. C..
Smith, jr., son OF the new owner,
will be made vice president of the
team
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-15
NeighbOrhOOd Houses

Grandeur and Bnney ~ ALICE
BRADY in HIS BRIDAL NIGHT"
and Mack Sennett comedy.
LOTHROP--24th and Lothrop--DORO-.
THY GISH in TIL GET HIM
YET" Foxy Ambrose comedy and
Paths News.
APOLLO--29th and Leavenwortk-
SESsUE HAYAKAWA in 'HONOR
OF HIS HOUSE," Fox News and
comedy.
IDEAL--i6th and Dorcas--An all-star
cast in BACK TO GODS COUN-
TRY"
HAMILTON--40th and Hamilton
MIGNON ANDERSON in THE
PRICE OF APPLAUSE" and
SMASHING BARRIERS" episode
NO. 2.
COMFORT-2ith and Vinton--WINI-
FRED ALLEN in FOR VALOR:"
also chapter 2 Of the BLACK Sc
CRET," starring Pearl White.