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Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-12-11
NOTHING FOR PUBLICATION
ON CABINET PROCEEDINGS

Notwithstanding Mexican and caol
situations and other matters were dis
cussed at meeting Of President Will
sons cabinet which continued for two
and half hours. but none OF the
departmental heads would make a
statement.
Secretary Lansing, VIII ocalled the
session, said there was nothing to be
given out. but conceded that the
Mexican problem had Occupied the
cabinets attention part OF the time.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-12-11
CLAIM MADE THAT BURLESoN
SURPLUS MAY BE A DEFICIT

Washington.-The postal service for
the seven years 1t has been under the
direction Of Postmaster General Bur
Lesson will show a deficit instead OF a
surplus of $35 100000 as claimed by
the postoffice department In its an
nual report, Representative Steener-
son, chairman OF the house postoffGe
committee. claimed.
Steenerson asserted that claims
against the department brought by
the railroads for reduction in revenue
received from carrying mail will more
than wipe out the surplus IL only one
third of them are granted.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-12-11
UNSTiNTED PRAISE GIVEN BY
PERSHiNG TO DIXIE TROOPS.

Savannah, Ga.-Unstinted praise
was given southern troops for their
valor and disc ne during the world
war by General Pershing, whose
speech was the feature OF the OPEN
ing OF the Southern Commercial con-
gress.
The distinguished visitor received
an ovation upon his arrival. The
days program included in addition to
General Pershing's address, a sight.
seeing trip to the harbor
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-12-11
EQUAL FOOTING FOR GERMAN
TRADE is DEMAND OF POLK

Paris.-An equal footing in the fight
for German trade between the allies
and associated powers was demanded
by Frank Polk. head of the American
peace delegation.
Polk protested against the alleged
discriminatory provisions In German
customs duty charges. He said duty
on goods imported from America must
be paid in gold while goods shipped
in from other countries paid duty in
paper money.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-12-11
LEADERS OF MINE WORKERS
APPEAR AND GIVE BOND

Indianapolis. Ind-Headed by Act
ing President John L. Lewis. six gen.
eral and district officials OF the United
Mine WorScrs OF America appeared at
the federal building and surrendered
to United States Marshal Mark Sto-
rem. who had capiases for their ar
rest
The men provided bonds of $4,000
each, which were furnished by a sure
ty company. The hearing will be held
next week.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-12-11
GREAT BRITAIN HAS AGREED
TO ASSIST THE FRENCH

Paris.-Terns OF the tripartite
agreement guaranteeing Fra n g
against unprovoked attack by Ger
many will be carried out by Great
Britain regardless Of whether the Uni.
ted States, the other participant, rat
Ines the pact, according to newspa.
pers here, which state that negotia.
tions to this end have been almost
completed. Il would become operative
when both Great Britain and the Uni.
ted States ratified 1t.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-12-11
FAMILIES OF ANARCHISTS
MAY ACCOMPANY DEPoRTEEs

New York.-Families of anarchists
are to be deported with them to soviet
Russia, according to a telegram re-
csived by Harry Weinberger. ooun-
sci for Alexander, Berkman and Emma
Goldman from Anthony Caminetti. "If
you represent any alien ordered de.
ported to Russia who has a family, file
your application for family to accom-.
pany such alien and the same will be
given consideration" the message
said
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-12-11
Convention OF College Editors.

The first formal session of the 18th
annual convention of the South Caro-
lima College Press Association was
held at Columbia College with full
representation from practically every
college in the state in attendance. The
meeting was opened by the singing
of America by the audience and by an
invocation by DR.. Stokes Of Colum-
bia College followed by an address of
welcome by Miss Rosa Mahaffey, also
OF Columbia College and president of
the association.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-12-11
COUNCIL DECIDES COERCION
ONLY IMPRESSIVE ARGUMENT

Paris.-Coercion is the only argu-
ment likely to make an Impression
upon the Germans and induce them to
sign the protocol OF the peace treaty.
1t Is said this concl on was reached
at the secret sessio If the council Of
five when Marshal roch was present.
It is represented that Marshal Foch
undertook to execute the plan he
drafted last June. the mere threat Of
which brought German plenipotenti.
aries to Versailles
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-12-11
Warehouse System Growing.

Warehouse System Growing.
Figures prepared by w. O. Smith.
state warehouse commissioner, show
that $4,000 bales Of cotton were stor-
ed in units Of the state warehouse
system this year. Mr.. Smith estimates
the value OF the cotton stored to be
$21,0O0,0OO.
The system now has 256 warehouses.
many OF which were improvised to
meet the emergencies of 1914 and sue
ceeding years. but 225 houses now
have cotton in them. Since making
his last annual report, Mr.. Smith has
added s6 more houses to the system.
An encouraging feature ct the work
is that the system is far above self
sustaining. He has already paid into
the state treasury this year $4,000
and approximates the additional
amount which will be forthcoming by
the end Of the year to be $4,000.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-12-11
PASSENGER TRAIN SERVICE
cuRTAiLEo DURING STRIKE

Atlanta. Ga.-With announcements
Of sweeping curtaiiment In passenger
train service being made throughout
the southeast Dixie. already suffering
as result OF drastic fuel regulations
realized fully the seriousness of the
situation.
Announcement Of removal of pas SEN
ger trains from service was made by
the West Point. Georgia, and Central
Of Georgia Railroads.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-12-11
Fo,' Equal Rights.

Washington Especially. - Repre-
sentative Stevenson. in a speech in
speech in the house. brought up the
question OF discrimination between Of
ficers of the regular army and officers
Of the National Guard and National
Army, who served in the war and
were disabled.
A first lieutenant In the regular
army, disabled, is retired on a salary
OF S157 month, while a like officer
OF the National Guard or National
Army on total disability gets $40 a
month. A lieutenant colonel Of regu.
lar army retires on 1925 a month
while IL a member of the National
Guard or National Army he gets $50
a month.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-12-11
FRick LEAVES $1t1,ooO.o 900
TO CALAMITY AND EDUCATION

Pittsburgh. One hundred and
eleven million. Ave hundred thousand
dollars Of the vast fortune amassed
by Henry Clay Friek. who died in
New York is bequeathed to public.
charitable and educational institu-
tions. The remaining $25. 100000 OF
the multimillionaire coal. coke and
steel magnate's estate is given to his
family, friends and employees.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-12-11
Report on Child Hygiene.

Report on Child Hygiene.
No hone for an appreciable lower
ing OF the infant mortality rate in
South Carolina can be expected until
the state has an efficient public
health nursing service covering the
entire state with net work of COM
munity nurses and county supervisors
responsible to the state board of
health in the opinion of Mrs. Ruth A.
Dodd, In charge OF the bureau of child
hygiene and supervisor OF public
health nursing. Mrs. Dodd has re-
Gently submitted her annual report 20
The state board.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-12-11
NORTH CAROLINA SENATOR
HITS SUGAR BOARD HARD.

Washington.-The sugar equaliza-
tion board was severely criticised by
Senator Overman for compelling the
people OF North Carolina to buy sugar
from New Orleans when they had al
ways bought 1t in New York
He charged that the action OF the
board is causing the people OF the
state to pay a great deal more for
their sweets than people OF the north
and east are paying for It.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-12-11
REPORT OF CAPTURE OF
VILLA DECLARED UNTRUE

Ell Paso. Tex,-Andres Garcia, con-
sui general here for Mexico, received
telegram from military headquarters
at Chihuahua City which said that the
reported capture of Francisco Villa
near Parral was not true.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-12-11
Pershins at Camp jackson.

Pershing at Camp Jackson.
After spending a strenuous day in
Columbia and Camp Jackson, Gen.
John j. Pershing. commander Of Amer
ica's army, left late in the afternoon
for Charleston.
General Psrshins viii report offi-
cially to the secretary Of war and
would not make a statement rs to
what this report would be. He said
the camp was fine post and from his
remarks during his tour II is Judged
he thinks the camp here one OF the
best in the country.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-12-11
General Moore In washInoton.

I Brig. Gen w. w. Moore, adjutant
general, went to Washington to ap-
pear before the senate committee on
military affairs which has under con-
'sideration the bill to .reorganize the
national guard throughout the. United
States. General Moore is a member
of the reorganization committee and
was in Washington for the hearings
last month, which had to be suspend
ed because of debates on the peace
treaty.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-12-11
HABEAS CORPUS Is DENIED TO
BERkMAN AND EMMA GOLDMAN

New York.-Federal Judge Mayer
dismissed writs OF habeas corpus OBJ
tanned by Alexander Berkman and
Emma Goldman to prevent their de-
portation to Russia and refused to ad-
NIT them to bail
Federal District Attorney Caffey an
nounced In court that the government
planned to deport the two anarchists
within two weeks
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-12-11
PRESIDENCY. Oh, Fudqe 7"

~ 'eS'ucHSJ ,,OTIf TUuHc3
Presidency? Oh. Fudgev was
General Pershing's comment when
asked by newspaper men as to his pos
sible scandidacya :
! What about Mexico?" he was
asked. d.s'-.~,irs.-,.,- - - y
4 have nothing to say In regard to
that fnatter.''- - ~ - -
Before leaving Columbia General
fersning said that he had spent a
Pleasant day.A This is beautiful
qity.and y have greatly enjoyed my
nrief sotoprn IN Columbia. You have
a'wondetfai climate" " e :
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-12-11
Nislt Of Consul Haskell.

: Washington Especially Lewis H.
Haskell of South Carolina who for
the last four years has represented
the United States as consul at Ge.
sneva, Is in Washington on leave of
absence and he expects to remain here
Nor about week before visiting 'rela-
tives in South Carolina.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-12-11
PAYS $4,000 FOR PECK
OF PERFECT SEED POTATOES.

London.-The perfect potato. which
resists blight and other "spud" dis
eases has been developed, according
to Samuel Ryder. head Of we'll
known seed firm. He refused to give
the name Of the hydridist. but said he
paid him $4,000 for seed potatoes
which wouldn't fll a peck measure
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-12-11
PASSENGER TRAIN SERVICE
TO BE CURTAILED IN SOUTH

Atlanta, Ga.-General curtailment OF
passenger train service throughout
the southern region OF the United
States railroad administration was
announced at headquarters here.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-12-11
RESOLUTION PRESENTED
TO DECLARE WAR ENDED

Washington.-&A Joint resolution de-
claring the war with Germany "at an
end" was introduced by Representa-
tice Tinkham, Republican. Massachu-
sets. He indicated he had acted at
the suggestion Of Republican leaders
IN the senate. and said he would ask
early consideration by the foreign af-
fairs committee.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-12-11
WIDOW OF ANGELES DIES IN
IGNORANCE OF HIS DEATH

New York.-Senora Felipe Angeles,
wife OF the Mexican revolutionary
leader recently executed by Carranza
troops, died without having been in
formed OF her husbands arrest and
death.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-12-11
TRAiNMEN WILL NOT HANDLE
COAL MINED BY VOLUNTEERS.

Pittsburg. Kas.-Railroad trainmen
at Frontenac have refused to handle
cars containing coal mined by the
states volunteer miners.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-12-11
GOVERNMENT BEGINS ITS
PROBE AT INDIANAPOLIS

Indianapolis.-,Henry s. Mitchell,
special assistant to Attorney General
Palmer, arrived in indianapolis to aid
in the federal grand jury investiga-
tion OF charges Of alleged violation OF
the Lever act and antitrust laws.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-12-11
COUSIN OF ROOSEVELT MAKES
DEBUT ON STAGE AT PARIS

Paris. - Miss Hilda Roosevelt,
cousing OF the late Colonel Roosevelt.
made her first appearance at the
Opera Comique in "Manon" Newspa.
per critics praise her operate debut
highly.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-12-11
u. D. c's Adjourn.

The twenty-third annual convention
OF the South Carolina division United
Daughters OF the Confederacy adjourn
ed here after a three day session.
The annual election OF officers fea-
tured the session. Mrs. s. J. Allison
Lawton. OF Charleston, was elected
president
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-12-11
i've nothing to say in regard tc
Weed Seed and insects.

> IN burning up the; weed seed and
.tne eggs OF destructive insects you will
qe saved a large amount of work next
gear In getting rid Of their trouble
seme progeny.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-12-11
Railroad Reinoorporated.

/, The Greenville & Northern Rail
way, locally known as the Swamp
Rabbit drumming from Greenville for
"a distance Of 25. miles to near River
Falls, Greenville county, has been re-
incorporated. Z.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-12-11
a.. 100000 Cotton Bank.


Meeting in Columbia the South Car
olina Cotton Association voted to es-
tablish cotton bank and export cor
poration with proposed capital
stock of 100000. The object of
the organization as announced is not
only to finance the farmers and en-
able them to withhold distress cotton
from the market, but also to establish
foreign correspondents and to take
care of the foreign shipments Of the
staple so as to enable buyers from
abroad to deal directly with the pro-
ducers.
In attempting to raise the stock for
the proposed bank, the state will be
divided into four sections and the
stock will be allocated according to
the cotton production Of each section,
probably on a basis of $1.75 a bale
Of cotton. The stock will be divided
In two series, one of 60 per cent and
the other of 40 per cent. The 60 per
cent allotment is for the producer
and the 40 per cent for the banker,
merchant and others.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-12-11
Repair Hen House.

II the henhouse leaks or is cold put
on two or three thicknesses of tar pa.
per over the roof and sides.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-12-11
Alfalfa spoIla Easily.

On account of its leafiness, alfalfa
spoils much easier after 1t Is wet thar
does grass hay. -
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-12-11

Essentials Of Reproduction.
Artificial fertilizers are costly. Why
not utilize the leaves. which haze
gathered from the air. sunshine and
rain, the essentials of reproduction?
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-12-11
STATE BIRTH RATE
INCREASING FAST
TOTAL NUMBER OF BInTHs IN
TEN MONTHS GREATLY IN
EXCESS OF. DEATHS.
sPARTANBURG'S CONTRIBUTION
Death Rate Among Civilians for 1919
10 14.2 Per Thousand Of Popula-
tion: Birth Rate 10 25.4.
Columbia.

- SOluIuD Ola.
Births in South Carolina in the first
ten months of 1919 exceeded deaths in
9, ratio of almost two to one, accord
ing to figures contained in the ad-
vance sheets of the annual report of
the state board Of health. The total
number of births is reported as 34,-
466 and the total number of deaths
1892, all of which would indicate
that there is no danger Of a dearth
OF young manhood and womanhood
in South Carolina in the coming year.
! More babies were born in Spartan
burg in 1919 than any other county
in the state. Spartanburg's contribu-
tion to the babyhood of the state to-
tailed l,946. The number of deaths in
,Spartanburg during the same period
of time was e83.
=. The death rate among civilians for
1919 was 14.1 per 1000 population.
The birth rate for the year was 25.4.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-12-11
AvaIIabie Water for Hens.

~ N Hvstause water TOT Hens.
" 4 plentiful supply OF clean, fresh
Hnser must always be available to the
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-12-11

Cause Of Hen Sickness.
k1ithy barnysrvss are responsible for
!<<negf a chickens.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-12-11
Legislative Help Appointed.


s. M. Wolfe, attorney general, an
nounced the appointees for the en-
crossing department during the ensu-
ing session Of the general assembly
The appointees and the counties
they are from. are:
Miss vina Norwood Patrick, Ander-
son; Miss Edna McCurry. Florence {;
Miss Pearl T. Washington, Calhoun !;
Miss Louise Crawford, York; Miss Lu-
cile Parrott. Lee; James M. Moss. Jr.,
Oconee; Miss Helen Mccoy, Richland |;
Miss Lily Hamiter. Richland; Miss
Lois McAteer, Richland; Miss Ger
trude Walker, Richland; Miss Caro-.
line Weston, Richland; Mrs. w. B.
Marion, Richland; Miss Ruth Bag.
we'll, Laurens; Miss Emmie Strobell,
Colleton; Mis- Louise Irby, Darling
ton; Miss Ida ]. Groves. Barnwell.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-12-11
Cause Of Action Cited.

Cause Of Action Cited.
THE demand for raw cotton will
show a greater excess over the pos
sible supply before the 1920 crop be-
comes available than at any time with
in the last GO years" says ]. Skottowe
Wannamaker, president OF the Amer.
lean Cotton association. in a letter to
the editor of the oBston Transcript
The letter was written in reply to
criticisms which have appeared in the
New England press Of the organiza-
tion of the cotton association.
after painstaking investigation by
experts OF the American Cotton asso-
ciation," says Mr.. Wannamaker, 1--WE
find that profits of manufacturers
have reached such proportions that
their ability to pay for good cotton has
created bullish factor of extraor-
dinary potency.
wide print cloth sold on basis that
would provide a profit in excess OF 35
cents per pound or S175 per bale. Ws
find in our Investigation a few cases
in which goods OF a special construc-
ton which for this reason were quite
scarce are returning a profit of "a
cents per pound or 1870 per bale"
The sun., 1919-01-06
COTTON GOODS RULE QUIET.
Prices Holding steady and Prints
show Recovery.

Trade in cotton goods has ruled quiet
with prices holding steady. There was
some recovery IN prices from the low
levels OF printcloths touched last month.
The outstanding feature OF the imme-
date situation is the steadily declining
production due TO the lack Of orders TO
take the place Of Government business
that Is expiring ard tho unwillingness OF
mills to accept business for long future
delivery at prices buyers talk of paying.
There has been no decline in wages or
in raw material in the interval. Mills
are being asked to grant an eight hour
day. beginning February /. and the mat
ter is under consideration.
Merchants have formed a textile rx-
port association TO operate under the
Webb law, and IL is expected that con-
siderab BILE European business for the re-
lief of people and Governments will come
through that channel. Some orders were
taken on denims during the week for the
manufacturing trade at concession Of
about per cent. from Government fig
ures. All Government price fixing was
abandoned on January /.
Prices current are: Printcloths. aS
inch. s4X64s, ga cents: 64xsOs, Ga
cents 3Si2 inch. 64x64s, IS cents brown
sheetings. Southern standards, 10 cents
denims . 20: southern indigo 50 cents
tickings. ounce. ISL, cents nominal
prints, 1871 cents; staple ginghans
49, cents dress ginghams. % and "a
cents.
The sun., 1919-01-06
GOVERNMENT AID TO
GOLD MINING URGED
committee Reports on In
crease in Cost Of Produc-
ton Of Metal.
PRICE STILL AT S20.67
Higher Cost Of Commodities
Results in Decrease of
Purchase Power.
PRICE STILL AT $2O.67
sp,ciai DespotcA to Tue sus.

WASHINGTON, Jan. s.-Elimination Of
y. excess profits taxes on gold mining
and tho granting of free export and sale
n manufacturers is recommended in the
,,or. Of 4 specla! committee appointed
fy secretary Of Interior Lane to investi-
,..e the increase H. cost OF gold produc-
.ca and tho consequent decline OF gold
output
The committee, which was headed by
1,naen Jennings, gold mining eng!-
Ger finds that the decline in the pro-
llttion Of gold is serious national
,orrer7 and that gold mining has been
,,r'cus'y injured by tho war and has
Sen Disseminated against for the pro-
.s-tior and benefit OF the Treasury, in
lat the export of gold and even the In
ANAL free trade IN the metal has been
corrupted" While all commodities
-..-h figure IN obtaining new gold have
,lvarcei in prize. the report points out
ua price Of an ounce OF gold has re-
-.,red fixed at SEQ 81, which has had
10 effect of reducing its purchasing
powe~
Tho present decrease in gold produc-
nm Is serious" says the committee. "as
No maintenance OF q sufficient gold re-
a-ve is essential to security OF our ma
.cnal finances and credits. The United
States Is the most favored nation, in re-
ssrd 20 gold reserves, holding over So
tha 400 On0 or nearly one-third of that
n the world but II has contracted debts
N n gold basis many times that exist
~ before the war
The sun., 1919-01-06
BEATTY URGES CAUTION.
Pacific Head FayOrs
Further Trial of Stntc Control.

. " Beatty, President Of the Cana
IAN Pacific Railway, IN a sta'--nent
de public yesterday. warns Canal to
% slow about Matchmaking its rail sys-
AT lie suggests that Government con-
y he given a thorough trial before an
rror1Jla decision is reached. He says
When We know more about Govern
rfn. oOeration in Canada and in the
Intel States we may modify or entirely
ter the present arrangements We
Ga.i Re justified then in reconsiderlng
~ re-1rs nent policies But to do ~
1''o, tne advantage Of this inforra-
lor-- formation available in due time
-r IA, without the knowledge essen
VI p, 'ly determination Of the problem
'H.i oa. 70 my mind the height Of folly.
'N-.r cough n Government coordi-
a"or e canadian railways rather than
- present voluntary coordination
rough the Canadian Railway war
o.-l should show an immediate saving
''.. -..;'" of Canada--and. the expert
7'- - Government coordination of
-'"d states railways hold out little
"1e Cow any ouch Saying-the sim In
nr- would be a drop in the bucket
~'r-,' 30 the largo ultimate LOSSES
.N '.,. event or the failure of such
u.rv must ,ucvitahiy result. and which
u.'' r.f .r corrected