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Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-07-10
RATIFICATION OF
LEAGUE EXPECTED
OPPOSITION TO TREATY WITH
PEACE LEAGUE CLAUSE Is
RAPIDLY cRuMsLINe.
DEBATE may CONSUME Weeks
Two Great Elements, Business Men
and Moral Forces Are Supporting
Program OF Administration.

Washing TOMAS the; President ap-
proaches the White House, the oppo-
sition to tho league Of nations crum-
b:es. 1t has been apparent here for
days. ever since Elihu Root fired into
the Knox resolution, that the republi-
cans as a party would never oppose
the league Of nations.
A few personally ambitious senators
OF the Borai and Hiram johnson
type. are out for applause from the
gallery. but plain. practical states
men Of the Penrose and Will H. Hays
type. are. like "br'er fox" saying moth
ing.
Secretary Daniels has Just returned
from speaking trip in Ohio, Illinois
and other states Of. the middle west.
He Is convinced that the President
Is very strong there. T.
It is believed here that after a spir-
tied debate of days. or perhaps weeks,
the war will be closed by the. ratifca-
,aQnsof the treaty. including the league
Of nations. "
Two great elements. the business
men and the moral forces, are sup.
porting the program of the admins
traticn. Senators KNOX. Lodge and
others Of the lson group are
looking for a soft u ding place, and
they can't prove thaxthe plan Of the
President will not wof
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-07-10
OBSERVED IN CAPITAL CITY

Washington-Return OF world peace
wa sthe dominating spirit OF Wash
ington's celebration OF independence
day. Pageantry in which the call OF
industry and other civilian occupa-
tions to returning soldiers and sailors
were displayed. and parade in which
all OF the nations arrayed against Ger
many and Austria were represented
were the features OF he observance.
Sewn pageants showing the call OF
art. OF the land. OF commerce. bust
ness and professions. OF the children.
OF labor. OF liberty. and to the world
service. were given late in the day
on the lawns OF department and 9TH
er public buildings. These panto-
mines wer emerked into great
pageant entitled the "Onering OF
Peace" which showed the peoples Of
the world. having passed through the
horrors OF war. returning with cour-
age and anticipation to teh pursuits
Of peace.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-07-10
REAL WILD WEST PARADE
PASSES THROUGH PARIS.

Paris.-A gala performance of
Faust" at the opera. with Marshal
Fcch and General Pershing as the spe.
cially honored guests. concluded the
notable joint French and American
celebration Of the Fourth Of July. The
day opened with an early morning re-
view commemorating Frances partici-
patton In the American Revolution and
tho celebration afforded varied enter
tainment for the thousands OF Ameri-
can soldiers marking time in Paris
while awaiting transportation home
ward.
There was even a real wild west
parade down the Champs elysees and
through the Place de La Concorde.
given by an American army circus
showing in Paris. The cowboys, cow
girls and Indians. riding gaily through
the Place de La Concorde to the mu-
sic OF a wild west band. proved a far
greater attraction to the French than
the brilliant military spectacle.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-07-10
SOMEBODY SEEKING
SHOW IN L|MEL|GHT
PRESIDENTS FOREHANDEDNESa
DISTORTED INTO EVASION
OF THE LAW.
SEVEN MEN REAL GOVERNMENT
All So-CaIled War Legislation Was De.
termined Upon Weeks and Months
Before War Was Declared.

Washington.-Seven men formed a
States which working behind clos
ed DOORS" determined all OF the so
called war legislation weeks and
even months" before war was declar-
ed against Germany, Chairman Gra-
ham OF the house committee investi-
eating expenditure, charged after
reading into the record a digest of
the minutes Of the council OF national
Defense
This commission, he added. was
designed by law to act purely in an
advisory capacity to the council. COM
posed Of six cabinet n rbers. but
the president. he asserted. made them
the real executives.
After Mr. Graham had read to the
investigating committee a digest de-
signed to show that the military draft,
food control and press censorship had
been discussed by the commission
several weeks before the war was de-
clared. Representative Reavis. Repub-
lican. Nebraska. interrupting. asked
II "all this was prior to the presidents g
speech on armed neutrality. in which
he said he was not contemplating
war" The chairman answered affirm.
atively
Later in the recital OF the digest.
Mr.. Graham said that the censure Of
the council and commission, uttered in
senate and house. led Mr.. Coffin to
urge that "a definite channel Of con.
tact" be established between the
council and congress. "In other
wordI" commented the chairman,
Congress ought to be educated"
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-07-10
THE PRESIDENT IS' INVITED
TO SPEAK AT AShEWLlE.

Asheville, N. C.-President Wilson
has been invited to attend the sessions
Of the Southern Labor congress. which
meets here August 20. Is the announce
ment Of Secretary w. c. Pickett. OF
Atlanta. He was also asked to de-
liver an address during one OF the
sess' 'ons Of the congress.
The letter sent to the President in
forms him that the congress proposes 8
to deal with legislative. social and
economic questions that are actively
before the people at this time and the
labor congress feels the need of his
presence and advice.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-07-10
HOHENZOLLERNS ARE NOT
CONSIDERED PRISONERS.

AmSterdam.-The Telegraf under
stands that the attitude OF the Dutch
government regarding the exkaiser
may he summarized rs follows:
First OF all. it should be made clear
that a recent message about the al
legged flight Of the crown prince was
based upon the misconception that the
HohenZollcrns are prisoners. On the
contrary. they have full liberty to
leave and their departure would even
be welcomed by the government.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-07-10
Car Fare Reasonable.

Holding that the plaintiffs in the
case against the Columbia Railway.
Gas & Electric Company, who sought
to have an injunction issued against
the company restraining 1t from col
lecting seven cent street car fares in
Columbia. do not appear to have suf-
fered any injury other than that COM
mon to all other citizens who may
wish to use the lines Of the street car
company. Judge w.. H. Townsend re-
fused the application for temporary
injunction. The effect Of the refusal
Is that the street car company will
continue to collect Geven cent car
fares as 1t has been doing since July
1.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-07-10
COTTON CROP ESTIMATE
UNDER 100000 BALES.

Washington.-A cotton crop Of
about 100000 bales smaller than last
years was forecast by the department
Of agriculture in estimating prospec-
tice production at 1O.9S6.O00 bales
Acreage this year shows a cut OF
81 per cent from last years. the de-
crease being 3.247.000 acres. the total
being 33.960.OCO. The agitation for a
reduction in acreage which the depart
ment OF agriculture 1ays occurred in
every cotton-growing state, the scar
city and high price OF labor and un-
favorable planting weather caused the
heavy decrease.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-07-10
AFGHAN PEACE DELEGATES
ARE BACK FROM FRANCE.

Simla. India.-Afghan peace dele
gates have arrived at Jalalabad. Re-
ports indicate that all Is quiet on the
frontier and the belief Is growing in
India that peace will be arranged.
The general official and non n-official
opinion appears to be reflected by the
Pioneers comment that Emir Amanul-
las overtures are obviously those OF a
weak. repentant ruler and that the
nifty possible. The heat on the from
tier continues abnormal. inncting
hardships on the troops.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-07-10
PLEASANT WIRES APPROVAL
New Corporation VIII Not Conflict
With $1oo, o,ooo, 600 Cotton Export
Financing Concern.

New Orleans.-Plans for q syste-
matte campaign in the cotton belt for
organizing counties Of the states for
handling the annual crop were launch
ed here at the second meeting at the
present conference of directors OF the
American Cotton association. J. S.
Wannamaker, of Columbia, 8. c., pres
ident said that 100000, 900 would be
needed for forming the planned cor
poration to properly dispose of one
fourth Of the crop.
This corporation, according to
President Wannamaker, win not con-
flict with the proposed 100000, 900
cotton export hpapcins evaporation,
as the former will limit Sits work to
cotton for domestic use.
+ Governor, Ruftin Pleasant, Louis
lana, chairman. OF the executive COM:
.mittee Of tho export orB4pfsation. tel
,egraphed hia apprpysl .of the domestic
;orE Eanixatious aaId r. ThDmrS6d
Of New Orleans. q director OF the e4.
port corporation, explained to the
American Cotton association the plans
OF the former.
Inc plans LOT organizing, aQopteu
include the forming OF county. and
parish organizations in every cotton
growing state and resolution was
adopted requesting commissioners of
agriculture and presidents Of farmers
unions to issue joint calls for the first
meetings. - -. -
Telegrams are beiI;g sent to cover
nors Of cotton growing states and
presidents Of organizations interested
requesting that state meetings be call
ed in July.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-07-10
Want to Annex Greer.

Governor Cooper has received a De-
tition signed by $50 people OF Green
Vile for the annexing of a portion of
Spartanburg county. including the city
OF Greer, to Greenville, and asking the
governor to appoint the commission to
arrange the election on the question.
The petition asks for the annexa-
tion Of 80 square miles OF territory, in
Spartanburg county. which holds T.
300 people and has taxable property
worth nearly million dollars.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-07-10
WILHELM MAY QUIT
HOLLAND At WILL.
IN THE EVENT OF A REQUEST
OR DEMAND FOR SURRENDER
HE MIGHT BE DETAINED.
RED TAPE IS GUIDING POWER
Tribunal Under Whose Jurisdiction
Party Resides Must Finally Pass
On Matters in Question.

msterdam~There is nothing to
prevent the former German emperor
or the former crown prince from
leaving Holland at their pleasure, ac-
cording to a. high government author
ity at The Hague quoted by the Am
sterdam Telegraaf correspondent. II
either Of them should leave. however.
the official quoted said. the surprise
OF their departure would be "unpleas-
ant both for the Dutch government
and the Dutch people,
Should there come, however, a de-
mand for the former kaiser's extra
dition," the official said in an inter
view. land should he then want to
depart suddenly. it is possible he
would be prevented He can, accord
Ing to the law OF extradition. be ar
rested at the request OF a foreign
government. but a demand for his
extradition must be made within a
certain period
When the demand for extraditon
comes 1t will be examined in the
light OF laws and treaties first The
law to be considered Is the extradi.
tion law. Article II whereof specifies
of1enses for which foreigners will not
be extradited. En tradition Is also
subject Of a number OF other restric.
otins. formalities and guarantees
Should there come a demand which
Is technically correct and in order
the government must first obtain the
advice Of the tribunal under whose le
gal Jurisdiction the person wanted Is
residing. Amerogen. being in the de
partment Of Utrecht. the tribunal ot
that department would have to decide
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-07-10
suPER-p,RlelsLg HStNow
RESTS ON fsooskNEtT FIELD.

Mineola. NJ Y.5zGffat Bfitan's an-
snsr-dirigibls .R-34st3e hrsts lighter
ehan,air machine tosc1 1ss the Atlantic
6ccan, anchored here SHeosayAatttiy,
lfKsS nc Hsfd. x.tss:es 4 EuyassSStAss
hours and IL minutes which covered
s,130 knots or approximately $500 land
miles.
Passing through dense banks OF
cloud, with the sun and sea visible
only at rare intervals. the R-34 was
forced to cruise 1850 knots to reach
Trinity Bay. N. F.. from East Fortune.
Scotland. and 1880 knots from there
to Mineola.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-07-10
MINORITY COMMITTEE WANTS
PROHIBITION ACT REPEALED

Washington.-Five members OF the
house judiciary committee. in mi
nority report on the prohibition en-.
forcement BILL made public declared
congress should repeal the wartime
prohibition act
While this report was being pre-
pared. Chairman Volstead. OF the ju
dietary committee. announced that ne
had asked for a rule to make the gen
eral enforcement bill in order for i'm
mediate consideration.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-07-10
WANT DIRIGIsLE AS
WORKING PATTERN

New YOrk.-Purchase by the Uni.
Fed States OF the RIA. the big British
transatlantic dirgible balloon. or it's
sister ship. the R-33. as a working
model for dirigible development here.
was urged by Henry Woodhouse.
chairman OF the dirigible committee
Of the Aero Club OF America. in
statement issued here. Mr. Woodhouse
added that army and navy aeronau-
tical experts favored the plan.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-07-10
Tar Heel Women Invited,

Mrs. FAINT in conference with Miss
Roberts. director Of woman's division
OF war loan organization Of the treas
ury department. and with President
johnson Of Winthrop College, was au-
thorized to invite the North Carolina
club women to Winthrop College for
the club women's course on the same
terms an those offered South Carolina
club women, and she extended this
invitation in person at Hendersonville.
Mrs. Alice p. Norton, editor OF the
Journal Of Home Economics, and for
many years associate professor OF
home economics at the University of
Chicago, will be sent by the treasury
department as our instructor for the
thrift course.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-07-10
Bethea Wins Libel Suit

Bethea Wins Libel Suit.
$50 jury in the case of Andrew J..
Bethea against the Columbia Daily
Record brought in a verdict for $S,-
600 for the plaintiff after celebrating
about six hours. The IL men. retired
at 1880 p. m. and the verdict was an
nounced shortly before o'clock.
Attorneys for tho defendant gave
notice that a motion for a new trial
will be made. Judge Townsend will
hear arguments during the coming
week.
The plaintiff sued for 500, 900 on ac-
count Of several articles which ap-
peared in the Columbia Record COM
menting on bis connection with the
army and his right to wear the uni
form OF a major. The defense endeav-
ored to show that the stories printed
in the newspaper were privileged com.
munications.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-07-10
Lutherin su.nm.r school.

sfs-. . : {. - :
Many Lutherans throughout the
state are Axpeeted 70; enroll FOR stha
olassss sdiN d6Hfsei ~ be. .of,
Tered at the lutheran summer school
opening at Newberry College July IS
and continuing through July 18. The
sessions are usually largely attended
and prospects. now are bright for a
large body Of Christian workers to be
given to prayer which will be followed
by meeting Of leaders ats o'clock.
Courses will be given in Sunday
school work, mission study, music. or
ganization. principles of young peo.
pies society, woman's home and for
eign and children's missionary socie-
ties, literature and maLy others.
The faculty is one OF the best that
authorities Of the school have. been
able to secure in the eight years of
the school,
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-07-10
TRIAL BOARD TO BE PRESIDED
OVER BY JOHN A. HAMILTON.

London.-John Andrew Hamilton.
Lord Sumner. will preside over the
five judges representing the United
States. Great Britain. France. Italy,
and Japan at the trial OF the former
German emperor.
Sir Gordo:. Hewart. solicitor gen.
eral Of Great Britain, will lead for
the prosecution. William Hohenzol.
lern. 1t Is said. will be defended by
German counsel. assisted by British
lawyers. IL he wishes them.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-07-10
CONSCIENCE OF FIGHTER
vs.. THAT OF OBJECTOR.

Washin9ton.-rn refusing a request
Of the amnesty committee, Of Chicago
that he make an "open." unequivocal
appeal to President Wilson for immed-
late release OF all conscientious objec-
tors. Secretary Baker declared the
abolition Of future vars was immeas-
urably more advanced by the con-
science which led young men to give
up their lives for 1t than by the con-
science which found itself limited to
protest"
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-07-10
TERRIFIC TRAIN WRECK
CAUSES TWELVE DEATHS.

Dunkirk. y. Y.-Engineer Clifford
OF the New York Centrals Westerner
express. tried. according to his dying
statement. to avert the rear end col
lision with train No. Al. which caused
the death OF IL persons.
Witnesses said the siren was still
screeching for the hand brakes when
the Westerner. going so miles an hour.
plowcd into the rear coach OF No. Al.
Clifford's almost dying words were
"Oh! | tried to stop"
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-07-10
/. w. w. AGITATION IN
MEXICO IS RENEWED.

washington-Agita by the In.
dustrial Workers OF the World has
been renewed in Mexico, according to
official reports received here. While
no actual violence has been renorted
It was said there had been threats
of serious trouble.
With the forcible deportation re-
Gently OF a number Of leaders who
caused the strikes. Mexican author
tiles believed they had completely
suppressed the I. w. w. agitation.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-07-10
PRESIDENT OF PERU HAS
BEEN THROWN IN PRISON

Lima. Pru-Augusto B. Lequia has
assumed office as provisional presi-
dent OF Peru and took up his resi-
denca in the government palace as a
result CT the successful overthrow OF
President PardO.
Senior Pardo. all his ministers and
a number Of high officers OF the army
and navy are in prison. PardO being
in the penitentiary here. Virtually
no fighting and no casualties marked
the overthrow OF the government.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-07-10
Edwin Robertson Commended.

Edwin w. Robertson, who gave his
services unreservedly to the country
during the war period by acting as
state chairman Of the first four Liber-
ty loan campaigns and district chair
man Of the Fifth Federal Reserve Dis
trict organization in the Victory Loan
drive. has received very compli-
mentary letter from Carter Glass, Soc
retary OF the treasury
"You have served Loyalty at the sac
riAce OF your personal interests. and
yPu deserve the gratitude Of your
country" the letter concludes.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-07-10
Board Exports and Mark tina.

The board OF exports and marketing,
which has recently been appointed by
Governor Cooper, has charge and reg
ulations Of the corporations that may
be organized for the purpose OF en-
gaging in the business Of exporting
commodities from the United States
to foreign countries or to the insular
possessions OF the United States.
When a concern organizes to engage
in the export business. 1t shall enter
into articles of association which shall
state the object for which the associa-
tion is formed.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-07-10
so MILES SILK RIBBON
"FOR VICTORY BADGES"

Observation-Disclosures have just been
placed by the army quartermaster
corps for 100000 yards-60 miles-of
silk ribbon, out OF which will be made
the service stripes that men who serv-
ed in the war are entitled to wear.
Though the authorization for the "Vic-
tory badges as they will be called.
was issued by the war department on
April 9, 1t was found impossible soon.
sr to start the manufacturing pro-
cess.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-07-10
Schools Making Progress.

One hundred and seventy-nine dis
tricts In 20 counties participated in
the disbursement Of state aid under
the terms of the equalization law for
needy schools. The amount paid out
totals $5S.120. leaving in the state
treasury an une1pended balance of
$66,SSO. -.
r. c. Wright. publisher OF the Col
umbia Record states that he will ap-
peal from the Bethea libel verdict, to
the supreme court
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-07-10
HIGH COST OF LIVING
CAUSES RIOT IN ITALY

Forli. Italy.-After a great meeting
here in which a vast crowd protested
against the high cost OF living, the
people. excited by inflammatory
speeches. attacked. sacked and de-
stroyed many shops which refused to
sell commodities at lower prices.
Soon the fury OF the mob made no
distinction and had, no limits. All
and the mobs controlled the entire
city.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-07-10
ALABAMA CONGRESSMAN
SUES BIRMINGHAM PAPER.

birmingham. Ala. - Congressman
George Huddleeston Of the ninth Ala
bama district. has fled damage
suits against the Age-Herald Publish
ing Company aggregating $1,000. 900.
based on cartoons and articles pub
lished during the congressional cam
paign last year.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-07-10
Society 10 Doing Well.

SUCIety - DOING "cH.
Recently Secretary Williams Of the
state board Of charities and correc.
tions. made an inspection of the
South Carolina Children's Home So
ciety. and finds the society doing
much good work.
He says there is a general move
ment in the country toward the re-
placing OF orphanages by a system Of
placing the children in homes at an
early age, so that they may become
used to home life and get in closer
touch with the real world. The or
phanages are becoming agents for
placing the children in the best homes.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-07-10
Matters Military.

According to information given out
at the office OF the adjutant general,
Greenville had So men ready for in
spection when the official arrived. No
company has yet been formed at
Greenwood. General Moore. who was
in Barnwell, plans to go to Charles
ton. where two companies. tho Wash
ington Light Infantry and the Sumter
Guards will be formed. One company
has been organized at Pelzer.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-07-10
EARTHQUAKE OF MODERATE
INTENSITY lS RECORDED.

Washington.-An earthquake OF
moderate intensity. believed to have
had its center In Central or South
America. was recorded early by the
seismograph at Georgetown universi-
ty. The earth tremors first were re-
corded at 3:11 o'clock and continued
until 4 o'clock. The distance OF the
disturbance was estimated at 1900
miles from Washington.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-07-10
Commissions and Amendment.

In the office Of tho secretary Of
state an application for an amend
ment to the charter OF the Bank OF
Norway was filed. The bank wishes
to increase its capital stock from $685.
900 to $4,000.
A commission was issued to the
Guaranty Loan & Trust Company OF
St Matthews. the capital stock of
which is to be $4,000.
A commission was issued to the An
drews Country Club. The capital
stock Is to he $4,000 and the organisa-
ton social in it's nature
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-07-10
South Carolina Day.

war is that June % is known as
South Carolina Day." so named for
the victory which was achieved over
the British by the Americans at the
battle OF Fort Moultrie on June %,
1778, in the War Of Revolution, and
also because 100 years later at the
celebration Of the centennial anniver-
sary Of that battle in Charleston, tho
movement was set on foot, which re.
suited in the "Straghtout" Democratic
campaign tnat redeemed tho state
from carpetbag misgovernment.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-07-10
Appointed Supercaruo.

Washington.-(Spe - Senator
Dial has secured position for Boyce
]. Whitehead OF Union as supercargo
with the United States shipping
board. Mr.. Whitehead has been In
Washington for some time with the
shipping board.