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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-10-21

Mrs. Mary Clary Webb, wife of
DR.. William A. Webb, president Of
Randolph -Macon's College, committed
suicide in Lynchburg, Va, last Fri
day, by taking poison. Worry over
her husbands failing health Is said
to have caused the deed.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-10-21

- John McCracken, aged white man
of West Greenville, who was arrest
ed last week charged with burning the
West Greenville city hall has been
dismissed following preliminary
hearing before a magistrate because
of lack Of evidence.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-10-21

They are building n road IN South
Gastonia' that is far superior to any
thing that York county has, with the
exception of that three miles or so
from Rock Hill through the Cherry
farm to Catawba river. Quite a bit
of the CASTOR county road has been
completed-at least they now allow au-
tomobiles and Fords to pass over 1t.
At one place. however it is necessary
to leave 1t and take to a mans cot
ton field There is no use to say where
because anyone who Fords that way
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-10-21

will find out. The cotton field feels
like the rods on q freight train as
compared with a lower berth with
nobody in the upper, after one has
been, riding on the new road they are
building. There is some more good
road from Gastonia toward Charlotte.
for distance Of several miles and
then 1t gets worse than awful for
miles and miles. IT was once mac
adam; but one who didn't know any
thing about macadam would think
that possibly Hun managed to drop
bombs along there during the late war
and had succeeded in humping things
some. Work is now In progress on a
brand new concrete road from Char
lotte to Gastonia. The understand
ing is that 1t will go all the way, and
then with the good road Gastonia is
building from her borders down to
South Carolina, It will be York coun-
ty's own fault II the children can't
roll on skates all the way from York.
Vile to Charlotte, <
I The Mecklenburg county fair In
Charlotte, which In North Carolina Is
generally considered about as big an
event as the state fair is in South
Carolina. was about up TO standard.
But really. 1t wasn't q bit better than
was the CASTOR county fair and folks
who attended both ana who know
something about fairs pay that the
York county fair, which fis to be held
in Rock Hill beginning tomorrow, is
going to be as attractive and as large
as eithera The Mecklenburg county
fair covered more ground and was
further away from anywhere than was
the CASTOR county Il fair: but there
wasn't any more It'd III The CASTOR
county exhibits Of general progress
were just as attractive and just as
many and CASTOR had Just as many
hum bugs and faikirs Just as adept
in. relieving the crednl0us Of their
nickles and dimes ana dollars as
Charlotte did And there were as
many people in attshdance on the
CASTOR fair as there were ION the
Charlotte fair and more from York
county. One of the most attractive
features connected With the Mecklen-
burg fair was the horse racing. A
York county horse, .superman," the
property Of Henry Nicely Of Rock Hill
and formerly the property Of James
Bros. Of Yorkyille, won &practically
everything that was worth winning
In the racing. y
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-10-21
THE PRINCE OF WALES
How British Heir Apparent Came
liIl,iByf Tile
CHAPTER FROM ENGLISH HISTORY

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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-10-21

81 which q IN ci,sExs ol American az
fairs pending the ratification Of the
peace treaty has received $50 many
applications from regular German army
officers who want to serve in the
American army that IT has posted a
big sign on the outer door announc-
ing that such application win not be
accepted and that it is useless to APP
ply, says Berlin dispatch. The
number of applicants since has gIadu-
ally decreased but still there. are
some. 4
Some of those seeking commissions
in the American army urged that
they could be of value in teaching
the Americans how to fight"
There has been a rush also Of Ger
man officers to join other former enc
my neutral armies. The applicants
were ready to serve in either the
American, British, Japanese. Argen-
tine or even the French forces.
Every correspondent In Germany,
regardless of his nationality has been
bombarded with queries and person
al applications. In vain did they as
sure the officers that their armies
would under no circumstances accept
German officers. In vain the explain
alton was made that all the, entente
armies were overburdened with off,
GERS and were making every effort to
demobilize them. Argentina has be-
come more or less the mecca of the
would-be emigrants from Germany be-
cause it has advertised through it's
consulate for agricultural laborers
and has offered inducements in the
way of free land. However, those who
want most to leave Germany want
least to go to farming. For those who
really want to take up agriculture the
Argentine invitation is still attrac-
tive.
Others determined to reach the
United States by round about route
see Argentina an opportunity to real
ize their ambition by first going to
Argentine and then taking a chance
of going on to the United States.
Those who contemplate this ruse
overlook the possibility Of trouble
both in Argentine and the first A.ueri-
can port they reach. A young Ger
man woman sat In Berlin hotel lob
by last night telling her companions
in a voice loud enough for by-standers
to hear that she intended TO get to
America through the Argentine If
necessary by swearing that she had
been in the United States before. She
admitted that this was untrue but
added that "a little white lie could do
no harm"
Many German writer's on immigra-
tion urge that Germany can i'll spare
single man, the taxes he pays or
the labor he does. They also point
out that hotel keepers of Belgium
and Italy have resolved not to employ
Germans for 10 years and that 5
years must elapse before the Germans
may live in China or Singapore.
They declare that the American work.
men will oppose German immigration
to the utmost because of the possi-
BILE effect of wages and say similar
inimical spirit exists in Australia and
other British dominions.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-10-21
Doing Good Business.

Some folks in York county are do
ing pretty good business in second
hand Ford automobiles" observed a
York county automobile dealer yes
terday. They are buying UP Fords
of 1916, IT and Is models; giving 'em
a. coat Of paint or bath, and selling
them right along for fancy prices. !
know Of one man last week who sold
a 1917 Ford for 500 and 1915 for
$500, both cars having seen consider
able service. The new Fords sell for
less than s7OO-that Is II one could
get them at ALL"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-10-21
BRITISHER FOR PRESIDENT
Worlds Cotton Conference Forms
Permanent Organization.
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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-03-07
$4,000 RETURNED
NY. SOLDIERS ARE .
GIVEN WELCOME

New York, March 6.--Fourteen
thousand New York soldiers, members
of the famous Twenty div:-
sion, who proved that the 'impregna-
BILE" Hindenburg line could be broken,
arrived here today on the transports
Leviathan and Mauretania.
Hoboken's waterfront was crowded
as never before when the Leyiathan
swung into the dock and across the
river, outside the Cunard piers An
other giant throng greeted the Maure-
tania.
Mai Gen. John F. organ, COM
mander of New York's Own," found
awaiting him Mrs, Organ and their
children. 1t was n touching reunion,
but only one of many.
This afternoon the general and his
staff paid a formal call on Mayor Hy-
Ian at City hall, where the mayor paid
his tribute to New York's former ma
tional guardsmen, the men who Went
through hell and broke the linden
burg line"
The generals reply was brief.
"The high opinion that has been
held of the fighting qualities of Amer
jcan soldiers / believe has been justi-
fied,v he said. "Our troops were
looked up to by the British and
French, and | might say, by the en-
emy."
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-03-07
House Is Reminded That No
Measures Seeking to Ex-
pend Money Can Be Submit
ted at Present Session.,
SANTA FE COMES IN
FOR SEVERE CENSURE
Proposal to Expend $500 to
Remove Alleged Eye Sore
Along River Brings Out Some
Very Caustic Remarks,
10y MORNING JOURNAL SPECIAL LEASED WIRE

Santa Fe, March 6.--The members
of the lower house of the Legislature
were rudely reminded today that the
session is nearing the end. when II
was announced that more appropria-
tion bills could be introduced as the
ten-day limit before the end of the
session had been reached. The shock
was perhaps the most severe to ad-
ministration members, because one of
the governors bills, that providing a
commission for arbitrating disputes
between labor and employers, proved
the first victim under the constitu-
tional provision.
Armijo sent up a measure late in
the afternoon, and Blanchard asked If
it carried an appropriation, When in
formed that it did, he raised the point
of order that it could not be intro
duced. The speaker ruled that il
could be received by unanimous con-
sent. This brought q prompt objec-
ton from Blanchard.
Lynd suffered likewise with a bill
providing a bonus of $4,000 to the
first company to bring in an oil well
producing more than fifty barrels.
Blanchard again objected. 1t seemed
that there was quick agreement be-
tween Lynd and Armijo, for the latter
made fight for the Lynd bill on the
ground that it might never become
necessary to paysthe bonus, Bianeh-
yard was ~optisAisFe, tut the speaker
ruled the bill out of order.
1t now seems certain that no more
Appropriation bills will be introduced.
Blanchard has. accepted the role of
watchdog of the treasury and seems
determined to block any attempt to
get one in through unanimous con-
sent, The arbitration measure is be-
lieved to be the only administration
bill caught out in the cold.
Capital City Criticised.
Santa Fe came in for no little criti-
cism when Clancy tried to reconsider
his bill to appropriate $500 to build
a levee along the Santa Fe river.
Curns declared that he had supported
Santa Fes requeTt for soldiers me-
mortal because he loved the city as
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Continued on Page T>wo.1
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-03-07
POPE BENEDICT
EMPLOYS WIRELESS
To SEND MESSAGE
tsv MORNING JOURNAL SPECIAL LEASED w'#rl

Rome. Wednesday, March 5, Thy
the Associated Press. 1.-The vatican
for the first time in history has used
the wireless telegraph in information
al relations. A report recently
reached Pope Benedict that the Boil
shevists had imprisoned Monsignor
De Ropp, archbishop of Mohilev. who
lives in Petrograd, and were keep
ing him as hostage.
Considering the advanced age and
infirmities of Monsignor De Ropp and
that his imprisonment would virtual
ly mean death, the pontiff ordered
that everything be done to obtain
his release. Cardinal Gasparri, pa
pal secretary of state. after consulta-
tion with the Russian minister to the
vatican. sent wireless despatch ad-
dressed to "Ienine, Moscow in
which Cardinal Gasparri expressed
the regret of Pope Benedict over the
arrest of the prelate and urging his
liberation
Four days afterwards Lenine, the
Bolsheyiki premier, answered by
wireless from Moscow, saying he had
made immediate inquiries and had
been informed that the Ropp arrested
was not the archbishop but the arch
bishops nephew, % years old, who
was accused Of intrigue against the
1olsheviki government
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-03-07
FRANCE REFUSES TO PARTICIPATE IN
PLAN OF ALLIES TO FEED GERMANY; SEES
NEED FOR HUN CASH TO REPAIR DAMAGES
Paris Government Officially Deems Purpose for Relief Of Enemy
Robbery Of Her Own People of What Is Due Them for Re-
paration for Property Destroyed by Ruthless INVADERS First
Call fos Germany Money Should Be to Pay Debts and Not
to Purchase Foodstffs; Problem Up to America and Britain

the impression that France had agreed
to the undertaking, work on which
had progressed to such an extent that
the German financiers were to pre-
sent a detailed plan of arranging pay
ments through the use of something
like half a billion dollars of security.
Effect on Country Feared.
The French ministers now say they
were not committed to the enterprise,
and that it was a mistake to believe
that their actual or implied consent
had ever been given. They add pri-
vately that the political effect upon
the country would be grave If it were
known that they had permitted use of
German credits for any other purpose
than the discharges of damages i'm
posed upon war victims. They are
willing. they add, for the Germans to
have food and supplies, provided
money is found elsewhere than in
those sums she feels she has lien
upon.
The Americans and British do not
find that the concession brings the
problem any nearer to solution un-
less America, with Britain's aid, is to
undertake the whole task of feeding
and supplying the Teutonic nation,
and that they are not disposed to do
They do not favor the suggestion
made by France that Germany pay
for food through deferred credits
which would come after the damage
payments They regard that method
as disguised request for America
to "hold the bag" and they answer
that the matter of keeping Germany
stable and orderly is of greater con-
cern to them than ii is to the United
States.
Sir John Beale of the British food
commission. in resigning two days
ago. said the chief duty of the world
Is to feed Germany and To keep her
from starvation If she is to be able
to discharge her obligations.
Food or Starvation.
Herbert Hoover. in a conversation
with me today said that 1t is case
either Of food Immediately for Ger
Ic0ntinusd on Psge Two.j
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-03-07
.S56, 100000 SUIT
DECIDED IN THE
FEDERAL COURT
Stock in Powder Company
Purchased From 7, Coleman
Dupont Is RightfuIy Owned
by Holders.
tsr uoanlne !ousa.l spselAL ,sAsso wlss


Philadelphia, March 6,-Possession
of $4,000, 600 worth of Du Pont Pow
der company stock, purchased from
T. Coleman Du Pont, remains with
Pierre S. Du Pont, president of the
company and directors associated
with him, according to a decision
handed down today by Judge Buff
fington in the United Statesi circuit
court of appeals. The decision ends
nearly four years of litigation,
Whether the case will be further ap-
pealed rests with Philip f. Du Pont
Alfred |. Du Pont and others who
brought the suit against the officers
and directors of the company.
The suit was brought in 1915 to
compel Pierre S. Du Pont and di-
rectors to return to the Du Pont Pow
der company the $56,000.000 of stock
purchased from T. Coleman Du Pont
According to the plaintiffs, Pierre S.
Du Pont and certain directors of the
powder company formed the Du Pont
Securities company for the purpose OF
purchasing the stock for their own
benefit instead of for the benefit of
the powder company. The first de-
cision of the United States district
court directed that the stockholders
hold a meeting and decide on its
ownership. The vote Of the stock
holders resulted in favor of Pierre $.
Du Pont and his associates whose
ownership of the stock was confirmed
by a majority not only of the stock,
but of the individual stockholders.
The vote was contested and the
federal district court a year ago de-
cided Pierre S. Du Pont and his as
soviates rightfully held the securities.
The case was then appealed and to-
days decision was on that appeal.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-03-07
ANsELL DENOTED
AS sPRED|CTED BY
OREGON SENATOR

lsf moHN'N@ JOURNAL SPECIAL LEASED wlREi
Washington, March Secretary
Baker announced tonight that Brig.
Gen. Edward A. Kreger, now In
charge of a branch in France of the
office of the Judge advocate general,
had been ordered home to act as Judge
advocate general during the absence
in Cuba of Maj, Gen. Enoch II. Crow
der.
At the same time announcement
was made that nearly score of gem
eral Officers had been ordered hack
to their rank in the regular army,
among them being Brig Gen. Samuel
T Ansell, formerly acting Judge adj
vocate general With his rank of lieu
tenant colonel in the regular army.
General Ansel has been designated
by General Crowder to continue as
chairman of the clemency board in
the office of the advocate general
Secretary Baker issued this state
ment:
Brig. Gen Edward X Krcger, has
been directed by cable to return to
the United states and in the absence
of General Crowder in cuba, General
Kreger as senior officer of the Judge
advocate corps, will be designated as
acting judge advocate general
I'm the ordinary routine of demo-
bili2ing the army a large number of
Officers in various bureaus Of the war
department, holding Temporary rank,
have been returned to their regular
status. Brigadier General Ansell is
among the number. The action taken
has no relation to the controversy
which has existed with regard to the
chairman of the clemency board of
officers of the judge advocate gem
erals office reviewing court-martial
proceedings with a view to recon-
mending Communication of excessive
sentences where found necessary"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-03-07
BY Herbert Bayard SwOpe.
(Staff Correspondent of the Aibuquer-
: que Journal and New York Worldly
Copyright, 1919. by the Press Publish
ing Co.
. " rrr~ 4
IIHt NEW 7 UTK WUTIU.J
(By Wireless to the World.)


Paris, March 6.-France has Off
ciallv declined to participate in the
feeding of Germany, and her repudia-
ton has created a serious situation.
She takes the position that she can
not consent to have one cent of the
existing German funds spent to liqui-
date the cost of supplies, as ii would
be robbing her people Of money due
them for the devastation committed
by the kaiser's armies.
Accordingly she has objected to the
lessening of the blockade, which had
been tentatively agreed upon in Janu-
ary and confirmed in principle on
February 16, and insists that the
status existing at the time the origi-
nal armistice was signed" be main
tanned She is willing to have food
supplied to Germany only if provision
is made for payments in such man.
ner as not to disturb the German
gold in such manner as not to disturb
the German gold which she expects to
have applied to her damage claims.
Throws Burden on America.
Carried through, this suggestion
would have the. effect of throwing
nearly the whole burden of costs upon
America and, to a lesser degree. Great
Britain since those two nations are
the only ones which can supply food
at this time.
The French attitude has brought on
a crisis which is to be considered at a
special meeting at Spa, where are
gathered the German delegates, to-
gether with the American French and
British representatives Of the food,
economic and financial that is
charged with the handling of all mat
ters of this sort until the final peace
is signed.
The French attitude, as defined to-
night, came as a shock to the Ameri-
can and British. Both were under