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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-16
MINERS SKEPTICAL
OF PEACE EFFORT

Indianapolis. oct 1G.- by 4. P.O
Plans for n strike of biuminous coal
miners of the country on November |
were continued today at international
headquarters of the United Mine
Workers of America here. the officials
proceeding on the assumption that
nothing would come Of the conference in
Washington called by Secretary of
Labor William Il. Wilson, in an effort
to avert the threatened walkout.
The official strike call. issued by Act
ing President John J.. Lewis. was sent
out yesterday afternoon to the more
than 1000 local unions and plans for
making the strike effective are taking
form at headquarters
Mr.. Lewis left late yesterday after
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-16

John Frcdcrick Lewis. maritime law
vcr md president of the Academy of
the Fine Arts. has resigned as chief of
the United States shipping board 5 -rc-
cruiting service. He had entire charge
of the navigation and marine engineer
ing schools established in Brooklyn,
New York, Jersey City, Philadelphia.
Baltimore and Norfolk. He entered
government service shortly after the
declaration of war. and retained his
wartime position until he had placed
the navigation schools on "A permanent
/ footing.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-16

larger employers to grant conferences
with the men.
Pittsburgh. Oct. 16.--Large mum
bers of workers who went on strike
September % are returning TO work
daily in the Pittsburgh district. accord -
ing to representatives of the companies
who claimed today that the mills in
this region were fast returning to nor
NAL conditions. Production is on the
increase, they declared, and the situa
ton, so far as the companies are con
cerncd, is assuming n brighter aspect
each day,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-16
DISCUSS TRADE WITH RUSSIA
Near East Commercial Problems En-
uaae Export Association

New York. oct. 1G.-By \. PD--
The future of America $ commercial re
lations with RUSSIA and the central
empires was the main topic taken up
in the "intcnsivc discussions" which
opened the tenth annual convention of
the American Manufacturers Export
Association here today.
Nearly 1000 members from all parts
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-16
SENATORS TO END
STEEL PROBE SOON
Kenyon Committee to Examine
Only a Few More Witnesses
Before Reporting
SCORE HELD IN G AIRY PLOTS

Washington, Oct. 1.-THE Senate
labor committee today decided to end
its investigation of the steel strike as
quickly as possible, probably after hear
ing few more witnesses. but without
further visits to strike zones.
The investigation will be closed next
week with the examination of witnesses
on the activities of radicals in the
strike In making this announcement
TODAY, Chairman Kenyon said the de-
cision to close the inquiry next week
was reached because of the committees S
desire to report to- the Senate and ex
pedite consideration of legislation for
the Americanization of foreign born
residents of the United States. This
legislation will be considered by the
committee next Wednesday,.
Final witnesses in the steel strike will
be heard Monday and Tuesday, Chair
man Kenyon said, and the committee
then will draft its report.
Gary, Ind, Oct. 16.-(By A. P.)-
Investigation of radical and anti gov
ernment plots and surveillance of sus
pected Reds continue today in Gary.
where army intelligence officers and
federal operatives already have uncov d,
cred n number of alleged plots and
arrested n Score or more agitators.
Seven men taken III SCI titS ". a.
TUESDAY nlgnt are neiu oh uepot od 'tt,o a. ron
warrants, it was stated today, ana three
others remain in custody.
An official report by Colonel w. ).
Mapes, commanding the federal troops
sent here when the situation growing
out of the steel strike got beyond tne
power of state authorities, presenting
what was said to be documentary, evl
ueneu IN ~ W. tbo etocI strile in Gary and
eiso,,,hero M,er today was in the hands OF
NIo;or GcneraI Leonard Wood, com
n,ondcr of the central army department
Eonerol Wood declared Gary "is a hot
he'd of anarchy
The evidence submitted in the-report
was said to be of sensational nature
It also is said to contain proof of th'
alleged radical plot to capture the civi
government of Gary and other stee
cities in the strike area.
situation at the steel plants in tn
Chicago district today was reporte'
better than at any time since the stec
workers strike was called. nearly lou
weeks ago. Many of the mills were sal
10 per cent or more of their usua
capacity. while virtually every plan
affected by the walkout was operatin
on Mt least a reduced scale.
On the other hand there were state
ments by labor leaders that the un
skilled workers were the only ones re
turning to their places in appreciabl
numbers, and that so far the effect c
the strike had not been diminished.
John Fitzpatrick, president of tn
Chicago Federation of Labor said to
day that he would demand of the Wa
Department the publication of the nan
of every alleged radical member of Il
federation suspected of fomcnting dis
order in connection with the ste
strike.
~ have been told that General Woo
has said there is not scrap of evi
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of the country were present for the two
day gathering.
Expansion of Americas consular aud
diplomatic service to meet the new de-
mands created by the war was another
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-09-21

Mrs. 0. p. Brown Sunday.
Miss Ethel Leech left Saturday
for Clarksdale to visit her sister,
Mrs. Jack Lane She was accompan-
led by her sister, Mary Grace, who
will attend school there this session.
Many of the young people attend
ed the protracted meeting at the
Christian church during the past
week. As a result of the meeting
six were baptised Sunday.
Mr.. Turner Harris, accompanied
by his sisters, Misses Theresa and
Floy Kate, left Monday for Column
bus, where they will attend school.
The w. o. w. had called meeting
Saturday afternoon to elect officers.
Ice cream and other refreshments
were served and enjoyed.
We are. glad to note the improve
ment in the Sunday school attendance
each Sunday afternoon. The number
of young men present is encourag-
ing to the community.
Mr.. and Mrs. Westbrook and
children attended the singing con
vention at Flint Hill Saturday and
Sunday.
Mrs. II. b. Thomas is able to be
up again after several days illness.
Mrs. G.. r. Lofts was the guest
of Miss Ethel Leech Friday evening.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-09-21

them comfort in the shadow of the
Grave; and now, we commend,
"His soul to him who gave it,
God lead it to its long repose, its
Glorious
Rest; and tho the Warriors sun
has set,
It's light shall linger round us yet,
Bright, Radiant, Blest."
BE 1T RESOLVED:
That a copy of these resolutions
be published in both Columbus
papers, a copy thereof be properly
engrossed and presented to the
widow of our deceased friend and
brother, and that copy be spread
upon the minutes of this lodge.
TOMBIGBEE LODGE NO. IL
Knights of Pythias.
BY:
Frank D. EMS,
w. E. Johnson,
B. A. Lincoln.
Committee of Resolutions.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-09-21
SILLIGENT.

T. ". Giyens is unloading car
of coal. quite number taking adj
vantage of the reduced price in this
extra price
T. w. Copwell, of Windfield, spent
the first part of last week in Sull-
gent looking after business.
Mr. Guss Pearce, a real estate
mar Of Pearce's Mills, came through
Sulhgent en-route to NerHon Tues
day
Nr and Mrs. ]. +. Metcalf and
son. Everett, returned Friday from
a visit To relatives in Bessemer and
Birmingham.
Cotton picking seems to be the
order of the day and the pickers are
getting a good price.
Miss Fannie Lee Cobb, of Vernon,
and Mrs. Mile Redden were called
TO Birmingham the past week to see
their sister, Mrs. John Stone, who
Is very sick.
Mr.. u. f. Brown is driving a new
Dodge
Little Miss Annie Sue Mathisou
is on the sick list this week.
Miss Matte Mae Hill will leave
in a few days for Jefferson county
where she will teach.
Mr.. A. N. Hollis returned from
Montgomery Saturday and is quite
busy fixing accommodations about
his cotton yard,
Mrs. Effie Alternately of route 2
was in Sulhgent Saturday shopping
Wallace and Role Cobb wer,
doing business here one day the pas
week.
Mss Alice Reece, who was in the
car wreck in Vernon is not able to be
carried home. She is with Mrs. Howe
Taylor.
Rev. Ben Clark died in his home a
GUN Friday morning of typhoid
pneumonia. MIR Clark was holding 1
protracted meeting in Mississippi
where he was taken sick about TIVE
weeks before his death. He was ;
son of Rev. Robt. Clark of Sulligent
who at the time of his sons dealt
WAS with his wife, who was very sicl
in the hospital in Birmingham, AM
neither father nor mother could b
at their sons funeral.
Miss Nancy Kelly entrained her
Saturday for her home in Eldridge
alters ONE weeks with her brothe
Of Vernon.
S. G. Johnson, Chester Giuns
Johnnie Metcalf and Eva Lee Pau
visited Miss Annie Mae Byrd j
Okalona, Miss, Sunday.
Price Redden left Monday 70
Lebanon, Team, where he viii ente
q military school.
NJ Lon Loller, Of Columbus, Miss
was with friends in Sulligsnt Mon
day.
Mrs. r. G. Hill put a cake at Nc
Kensies drug store Saturday for tn
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-09-21
PINEY GROVE.

MIR. and Mrs. NJ. L. Majors spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs Earl
Majors.
Miss Edna and Henry Eaton, who
are going to school in Reform, spent
Saturday and Sunday with home
folks.
Mr.. and Mrs Henry Bush spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Buddie
Boons.
Mrs. Mollie Hawthorne and chill
dren spent Sunday with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. w A. Tate of Piney
Grove.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. l.. Gore spent
Sunday m the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Billie Gore.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. Bailey motored
to Carrollton Saturday and brought
her mother. Mrs. Goodman home
with them, who will spend few days
with her.
Misses Myrtle Blake AMI Katie
B. Brandon visited home folks Sstur-
day.
There was nice little show at
the school house last Wednesday
night for the benefit of the school
which was enjoyed by all.
Master Harry. Jim Henry anc
Garven Tate spent Saturday night
with master Leb and Houston Majors
of Pmey Ridge.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-09-21
TRUSTEES SALE.

The State of Mississippi. County
of Lowndes:
BY virtue of the power vested in
me as Trustee in a certain Deed of
Trust. made and delivered ON the
9th day of November, 1912, by A. p.
Perkins and Mrs. NJ. B. Perkins to
secure the payment of certain in
debtedness therein mentioned, re-
cord Of which said Deed of Trust is
made N the office of the Chancery
Clerk of said County and State, in
Deed Book, Numbered sc. Page sag,
said Indebtedness being due and I'M
paid. I will, at the request of the
holder of said indebtedness, sell at
public auction to the highest bidder
for cash in front of the Court House
door in the town Of Columbus. said
State and County. on Saturday,
the 18th. day of October, 1919,
within legal hours, the following
poperty to-wit:
The East-Half of the West Half
Of Northeast quarter of Section
Twenty One (2I Township Six
teen. Range Seventeen West. in
Lowndes County, Mississippi. and
all houses and improvements there
on.
The title to the above property
believed to be good. but I will con-
vey only such title as vested in me
as Trustee under said Deed Of Trust
William Baldwin, Trustee.
Columbus, Miss, September goth.
1919. e-21-4w
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-09-21

benefit of the Methodist church,
taking chances at number that
got the cake, which brought a nice
little sum of S1620.
Fred Ogden left Monday for Uni
versity of Tenn, to enter school.
Miss Hazel Hill is teaching a kin
der garten in her home.
Brown Lampkin, of Bessemer, visi-
ted relatives here and at Vernon
Saturday and Sunday.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Gorley Muir
ray, little girl.
Miss Marie Evans visited friends
at Shannon the past week.
Miss Eva Lee Paul is clerking for
A. l.. Hill.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-09-21
STEENS.

The singing school closed Friday
afternoon and quite a number were
present to enjoy the interesting pro-
gram. Many pupils proved to be able
leaders. thus showing the ability Of
Mr. Green as teacher The solos. quar-
tets and duets were especially fine.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Phillips and
daughters, Misses Georgia and Paul
inc. were pleasant visitors in the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Jemison Sun
day afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin Brown and
daughter, Elizabeth, of the Delta, Mr..
and Mrs. Oakley Brown of Columbus,
Miss Lucy viii Brown and Mr.. R.
Herring. were the guests Of Mt. and
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-09-21
MEMPHIS & CHARLESTON RAIL
WAY COMPANY
September II, 1919.

The Annual Meeting of Stock
holders of Memphis and Charleston
Railway Company for the election
Of Directors and other proper bust
ness, viii be held at the office of the
Company in Columbus, Mississippi,
on Thursday, October 2, 1919, at l.
90 o'clock p. NJ
F. S. Wynn, Secretary.
9-1S-25
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-09-21
POSSESSION TOMORROW

Nice bungalow home, parlor, dining
room and kitchen, front and back
reception halls on first floor; three
bed rooms and bath on second floor.
New coy and complete. Small pay
ment and liberal terms. Possession
this week or on the first Of October
if you want it. Phone or see US.
Maer Realty Co.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-09-21

Dispatch eds are winners.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-09-21

1000 "Y and B" Products
Efficiency Desks, Fire-WaIl Steel
Cabinets, ~ and E'' Wood Cabinets.
Record Filing Safes. Etc.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-09-24
Danish Il. B. by Ballot.

ELECTION Clay County favors tuber-
culosis eradication"
The foregoing telegram, received
September by the United States De-
partment of Agriculture, marks the
favorable result of referendum vote
in Clay County, Miss, the first ever
polled in the United States on the
subject of controlling bovine tubercu-
losis.
The farmers, ~tockmen, and citi-
zens of that ares lad petitioned the
county commission; - to hold a special
election to decide whether tuberculo-
sis-eradication work anould be under
taken and made compulsory. AS a
result Of the favorable tote tuberculo-
sis eradication and the countrywide
testing Of cattle will be undertaken
Immediately
Although, according to department
records, Clay County, Miss, IS the
first in the United States to ad"ot tu-
erculosis-eradication work by the
ballot.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-09-24
CHARTER OAK FAIR
TO BE HELD OCT. s.

The first annual community fair
under the auspices of the ladies
School Improvement League Of Char
ter Oak, will be held at Charter OAK
school ho~se on Wednesday, Oct. 8.
There will be addresses for the occa-
sion and a barbecue dinner. the
ladies will serve refreshments. Every
body is cordially invi:ed to come and
spend a pleasant day. You are always
welcome. at Charter Oak.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-09-24
into their presence, pale

CLARK Tt:SHaG INTO their presence, pale
and excited.
"Oh, Mr.. Vernon" he painted, Seth
Dover is in town and he's wild with
drink, and he's Dragging that he'll fix
Mr.. Dale so he'll make him postpone
the case Monday till he can get some
more witnesses he needs. He's got
q crowd Of rowdies with him.
"I'll see that Mr.. Dale is kept safe
out of that ruffian's way" announced
Worden, and made bolt for the door,
never doubling that he could o2tdis-
tance the rioters.
"And I'll have no boisterous hood
,ums alarming Nina" said Bradley
stanchly, and started out to intercept
the enemy.
Vernon's share was to perfect the
case so near to a hearing. He was
Glad when he learned that the nimble
feet had conveyed a warning in time
to aIr. Dale, and that Bradley with
his deft hands had met and beaten
back the disorderly crowd. He was
eladder still as with sense Of rare
confidence he went over the case he
was working on. He felt sure he would
succeed.
Which he did, and he saved Mr.. Dale
his property. And Nina, right in the
court room, crying with JOY threw her
armsiaround his neck and kissed him,
"That settles it, observed Worden,
"and he deserves her," "
"knc she surely WILL be very happy
added Bradley, land what more can
you and I askT
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-09-24
PICTURE SHOW TO BE
NAUGURATED AT BATESBURG

(Special to The D;spatch-NeWs.)
Batesburg, Sept 23.-An up to date
moving picture show is the latest en-
terprise to be launched in Batesburg.
J. G. Dreher. of Columbia has pur-
chased a complete outfit and proposes
to open a house of amusement about
November 1. A substantial brick
building is in course of construction
to house the theater.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-09-24
Read What U. S. Dept. of Agriculture

Says About What TWO Rats Can Do.
According 20 government figures,
two rats breeding continually for three
years produce 35S.709,4S2 individual
rats Ac1 when You see the first rat,
don't wait. RAT-SNAP is the surest
cleanest. most convenient extermina-
tor No mixing with ether foods. Drys
up after Eilling-lcavcs no smell. Cats
or dogs won't touch it. SOLD and guar
anteed by Harmon Drug 80.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-09-24
MUMS-SOx.

Mis- Eloise Minis and Mr.. Julian
sox were happily married on last We'd
nesdav evening, the Rev. c. J. sox
oa1cia ting. Both of the young people
are popular among their friends and
.iGcy nave been the recipients Of many
hearty flicitations.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-09-24
Bank No. 22Q
STATEMENT OF THE CONDlTIOl
OF THE
The BrookIand Bank
Bank No. 22Q

Located at New Brookland, S. c,
at the close of business, Sept. II, 1919.
RESOURCES.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-09-24


far and keep track of the odd thou
snnd miles I've got to tramp to even
1--WE Nina a hint Of how much l Ike
sr.n he told Bradley, with whom and
vernon he was On the very best terms
though tacitly they were rivals.
.sWell, I don't see much chance ror
u1yself," acknowledged Ned. Fact 49,
val. we don't stand much show with
gernon in the field. can't help ad-
1airing him. He is certainly as smart
ss they make them"
aHe's a fine fellow and genuine
srfend." declared Worden, "and the
s,est man wins!"
Val was welcomed on Saturday eve
n.ngs. and made it point to pitch IN
and help in the heavy work about the
Dale place. He no more minded the
long tramp his coming involved than
,e he were professional sprinter'
Bradley, who was natural-born me-
enanic, won the. old farmers good
win by deftly putting his harvester
aad other vehicles In order. Vernon
octside Of dividing his fund Of informa-
don with the family, did all the hard
Ss ms for the children.
.sWorden all feet, Bradley all hands,
yernon all brains," was the terse way
In which Mina's sister expressed her
as.imate of the three suitors. One Sat-
1r;iay afternoon Vernon was In his Of
Gee when Worden, who happened to
: Pc In town for his regular call on
nina, dropped in and shortly after
ward Bradley followed suit. They were
chatting familierly when Vernon's
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-09-24
J 0 r 7
A few Of the Mechanical Reasons why The
bort Car is Staunch, Reliable, Easy Riding and
.ADJCST:iBUITX

The bort is a slow-wearing car Its
bearings are overly big-they stay
right beyond the point that is usually
expected. Yet, when the time Gomez
that an adjustment is necessary, the
means are there and the method is
such that it is a'simplk and far from
delicate operation. There are adjust
ments at points where many cars have
solid bearings, only adjustable By re-
placement
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-09-24
RHEUMATISM.

For rheumatism take Dewitt
Rheumatic Pills. They will give you
PROMPT relief. Thousands of satisfied
users. soc and s1.00 bottles.
Harmon Drug Co.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-09-24
Bills Payable, including GER ~
tiicates for money borrowd &c., W

Total. 297. .345 66
State of South Carolina !
County of Lexington S.
Before me came L. S. Trotti, President
of the above named bank, who, being
duly sworn, says that the above and
foregoing statement is a true CONDITION
Of said bank. as shown by TIC Scc!:s
of said bank. -
L. S. TROTT1.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 18th day OF September, 1919.
J. C. LYBRAND, N.s.)
Notary Public for S. c.
Correct Attest:
P. S. WESSINGER,
E. w. SKULL.
J. C.. LYBRAND.
Directors.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-09-24
Comrades
Three
oN
BY SAIDEE E. BALLOON
tCopyright. 1919, by the Western News
paper Uniou.)


tcopyright. 1919. by tho Western News
paper Union-)
There We're three suitors for the
aand Of pretty Nina Dale, at least
hat number of young men resident at
Wooster or its vicinity who called reg
ularIy upon her once week.
81 reckon Nina has her pick Of a
sery fair bunch" observed her SEN
sible homespun father to his neighbor.
They are all likely young fellows, and
It would be pretty particular girl
who couldn't be suited with some OF
The crowd"
(which one do you fayor?" was
propounded.
That's not for me to say" replied
Mr. Dale. "l've always followed the
principle with my children that when
hey get ready to leave the home nest
won't interfere, and won't begin
with our youngest. OF course Val
Worden is the best off Of the group.
His father left him neat little farm.
Then young Ned Bradley is getting
good salary at the Empire plant.
aAnd that Vernon fellow"
John Dale shook his head dubious
II. "Ten you," he answered, BERT
Vernon is q fine young man. Hes
smarter than the others, and sort OF
more refined, but he's barely started
IA the law, and all his prospects are
way ahead. Between you and me, Nina
fayors him, I think. He writes poetry
and talks it, and gets it into the minds
.sif the girls he knows until they're all
sentiment. Well, I've got my own al
airs to look after, and I must let
sIina attend to hers. You know the
tfg case brought against me by Seth
Dover Is about ready for court
eyes, have heard it comes up next
r,eek. Think you're going to win it,"
sVernon says so. He says it all de-
bends on possible flaw in the Dover
claim. It's pretty hard to think may
lose every foot Of land Eve toiled so
hard to get, just because my father Tor
got to record release deed 20 years
ago. Hain't paid the taxes and
haen in possession all these years?
Cont Dover know he is leaning on
rneasly pettifogging trick to &spos-
sass me? Well, I'm trusting to the
snartness of young Vernon to keep
re I'm possession Of ny land, and l
sneW he will do his best for me. Ihe
gsher side is trying to get delay
Each one of the three young men
named was we'll known and liked in
tia community. Val Worden was a
-eesst, sst-opp,cg fellow, rnen'y appear
and handsome, with muscles q
90 sE.s Fearless a2d contldenf-he;,i'~ =
GFgi.an ne cane &C see Nina =