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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-05-28
OUR AMERICAN NEIGHBOR Ma
T1ONS.
The Importance OF Cuitivating Closer
Relations.

Washington. May 23.-That peace
will be largely strengthened on the
Western hemisphere by an extensive
Interchange of thought among the
peoples of the various countries was
the burden of d statement by Acting
Secretary of State Frank L. Polk to-
day in urging that the newspapers OF
the United States devote more atten-
ton to news of the Latin American
countries Mr. Polk said he hoped
the American newspapers would take
this means Of educating the people CT
the United States TO better under
standing and appreciate the import
ance and greatness of our neighbors OF
South and Central America and point
ed out that by lending their aid to the
furtherance of this education the
newspapers would be fulfilling pub
lie duty to the government.
"The more we know Of the other
countries Of North and South Ameri-
ca,'' said Mr.. Polk today. the less
likelihood there is OF misunderstand-
ings. The nations of the world are
becoming plore and more interdepend-
ent daily with the increased efficiency
OF transportation and communication
facilities Exchange of news results
inevitably in better relations and a
fuller comprehension Of the effort
that are being made by the different
countries to solve the problems OF CIV
ilization. Improved commercial rela
tions are accompanied by better cui-
tural relations.
Zone result Of the European War
mas been to show the United States
how completely our interests lie III
this hemisphere. With peace re-
stored our interest in European af-
fairs will he more theoretical than
real but we have and must have closer
relations with our neighborS IN Cen
traI and South America. The people
Of Latin America are intensely inter
ested in the United States. The
newspapers of Central and South
America print a great deal OF news
about this country 1t would be of IN
caIcnlable benefit if the newspapers
of the United States would PIT!
more attention to news regard
ing Latin America and in Il yer!
short time these newspapers coult
educate the public to seek further in
formation and more news about oul
neighbors to the South.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-05-28
Italy and Austria Contending
For Possession of Art
treasures

Vienna, April 81 Correspondence
Of The Associated Press)-The Wen
na Press is making violent protests
against the Italian claims for works
OF art. declaring that the Italians are
introducing old Napoleonic methods
of robbing galleries.
Professor Paolo O. Ancona of Milan.
who is at the head Of the italian Art
Mission. told the correspondent Of The
Associated Press that the whole mat
ter had been laid before the Peace
Conference for decision and that :he
Italians so far are only placing the
works of rtNUnder Sequestration, so
that they may be protected in case
of Bolshevik attempts to DESTROY.
steal Or resell them as happened with
the Hermitage Gallery. at Petrosrad.
The Italians feared this might be the
fate Of the Budapest Gallery contain
ing such priceless works as Raphae!'S
Madonna.
Professor d Ancona stated that the
italian claims fall under three heads:
First, idemnities for art works. valued
at 100000 destroyed by the Aus
trians in Italy during the war, includ-
ing the air raids at Venice. Ancona,
Padua. Ravenna and other points: sec
onG, works which have been stolen
from Itay in the past; third, works
which logically belong to territory
nov occupied by Italy or about to be-
come her property, including Pola,
LISA Island and Fiume.
There are also provisional claims
for Italy's share which belong to her
historically in case the museums
Vienna and Budapest should be di-
vided among the nations of the form
er empire. the Czechs having already
submitted a similar claim.
Professor d. Ancota said that
among the works Of art restitution OF.
which is demanded by Italy are Is
paintings, of which only one is not
Italian, the exception being the larger
of two portraits Of Rembrandt. These
eighteen works have been valued at
about s5.Ooo,Ooo. Other notable
works claimed are Raphael's MA
donna de, Prato,' Jupiter and To-" by
Coreggio; five other Correggios Of the
twenty that are in the Austrian In
perial Museum: Titan's Madonna
Dele Cileegc::" aIorettis San Gus
tina and two Tintoret;.s, one being
Susanna and the Elders.
Among second-class works alleS ed
to have been stolen from italy AID
included in the Hof Museum collection
is the famous Florentine Diamond
which Italians claim as part of the
treasures of Tuscany carried off BY
Princess Anna Maria Of Medici. coz
trary to agreement when nearly two
centuries ago she renounced the '?t'-
can throne in order to become En-
press of Austria. There is also q col
lection OF Venetian arms and manu-
scripts and Italian War trophies
which the Italians claim have been
stolen at various times but which Aus
tria has always refused to restore.
Regarding the $50 paintings which
the Italians took in February, it IS
stated that the Austrians have al
mitted the justice of Italy's claims to
them as these works were alleged to
have been stolen by Austria after
the downfall of Napoleon.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-05-28
Thrilling Leap to Wires
Young Mans Desperate Effort
To Elude the Police

Shades of Jesse James. That ia
nous character in his pa!miest days
never thought of the stunt a young
white man about nineteen. who yes
terday in order to escape arrest
jumped from the third floor Of the
building occupied by Rentschner &
A-isansna clothiers. 232 King street
over the six feet of sidewalk and into
electric wires with all the ensuing
thrills Of the ninth episode Of NOV
ingpicture thriller. ZketWS ODo
ing picture thriller. He was finally
rescued by the fire department and
lodged in the station house.
Late liz the afternoon the police
authorities received a call that the
clothing house was being robbed BIZ
two men, Lieut.. John j. Healy, with
n squad rushed to the place and up
on entering caught I; colorcd boy Of
the other. they met more than their
match.
Rushing up TO the third hoor Of the
building the young man. closely fol
lowed by the police. took Il ilvirG
leap out Of the window and grabbing
the live wires with his hands hung
suspended in midair until he recor-
cred his breath amt then started to
band walk toward tho pole
IN he meantime realizing that the
we're helpless to catch their quarry
the police cent q bury call TO he fire
dcrart,nent. which upon arriving sent
ono Of it's ladders mp and brouS. by
shis time. The willing prisoner do n
to the police uthorities.--New and
Confer 26th-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-05-28
oly eek in Paris
knights Of Columbus Hold Cele-
Bratio1, III Noble Dame Ca
thedraI

Paris. prn Is BY Mai1)-Seyen
thousand American soldiers attended
the services Of Holy Week: celebs:l-
ton IN Notre Dame Cathedral today
By inyitation of the knights Of Co
Iunbus and joined in paying honl;-~o
stos the memorials of the Saylour-the
crown of thorns. part Of the cross of
calvary and the Nail Of Passion
They cane from every part of the
American E2peditionary Force IN
France and Germany They included
Catholic and non-C Catholic chaplains,
military men of every rank Pron,i-
nent Catholics of France knelt with
American soldiers.
Long before three O'Clock when me
service of veneration began. Notre
Dame was crowded to the doccs.
Many had theft first glimpse of this
renowned sanctuary. whose walls.
arches and stately carved columns
have witnessed the historic scenes OF
Centuries.
French people. nearly all wearing
mourning, stood in the aisles- me
secIors of our country unfurled be-
tween flags of the Allies were above
the altar where a shaft OF Farl-col-|
ored light from a rose-stalned WINDOW
felsupon them.
..aThe nasserere' was chanted by the
choir Of st. Gervais and the sermon
was delivered by Liable Flynn, Che
waller of the Legion of Honor.
- amer - at the close of the sermon,
was echoing throughout the church,
when the Cardinal Annette was seen
standing in his throne. With face AMI.
mated. he extended greeting to the
assembled American soldiers whom
ne characterized as the ..Saviours Of
Democracy for their part III the
final victery of the allies against the
domination of Prussianism in Europe.
After this greeting Cardinal Annette
bestowed His blessing.
With the procession of sacred rel
les which followed, came the great
climax of the days ceremonials. At
ter the veneration of the relics the
treasury of Notre Dame was opened
and thousands of soldiers were per-
mifted to view the wonderful collec-
ton of historic jewels, vestments and
Antiquities presented by kings, popeS
and naonarchs and jewel easements
given at different times by nations as
repositories for the relics.
They saw the Missile Of the Mass.
Tsed in the marriage ceremony of Ma
IsoIeon the Third. The magnificent
easement to carry the crown paid tor
by the women of Paris and designed
by Violet LIE Due was shown to the,
Americans. The collection includes
the chalice used to administer Holy
Communion to Marie Antoinette and
Louis the Sixteenth, the morning Of
their execution in 1898 and the great
collection of canoes, bearing the por-
traits of popes to the time of Leo the
Thmteenth-
e Following this view, the soldiers
passed to the rear of the cathedral,
and marched about the structure to
study its beauties.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-05-28

Cotton sold Saturday on local m"r-
kct as fish as IA cents aud the
feeling is decidedly buliish. Tho big
advance in futures on the Now York
Cotton Exchange today indicates that
The cotton mills and cotton exporters
are beginning 10 realize that they
cannot hold down the price and they
are beginning 10 scramble to set nn-
der cover
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-05-28

The Salvation army fund for Sumter
county has not .ocen fully subscribed
and the close Of the campaign IS
drawing near. Up to date the pledges
amount to 5000. leaving about ST.
500 10 be obtained Those who feel
prompted TO assist this worthy cause
should send their contributions or
pledges TO Chairman a. {. Phelps or
Treasurer W. I. Whitehead.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-05-28
Masistrate j. \. Hodge. of PriA

Magistrate j. a. Hodge. of PriEsi-
teer. has received the Distinguished
Service Cross awarded posthumousy
TO his grandson, George Sims, for dis
tinguished bravery in France. The
cross has been placed in the custc3A
of Cashier w j. Crowson. Jr.. at me
National Bank of Suneter. and those
who may wish 10 see il may do 50 b%
calling at the bank.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-05-28
Purse for Harry
Hawker
Daily Mail Announces Consola-
ton Prize of 5000 Pounds

London. May 25.-The London
Daily Mail which offered a purse OF
$4,000 for the first fight by a heavier
than air craft across the Atlantic
ocean, will give Hawker and GrieVe
a consolation prize of 5000 pounds.
Hawker has sent the following
message from the Revenge to The
Daily Mail:
My machine stopped owing to the
water filter in the feed pipe from the
radiator to the water pump beinS
blocked with refuse. such rs solder.
the like shaking loose in the radii-
tor
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-05-28
Huns Still Blufing
Persist in Talk of Refusal to
Sign Treaty

Berne. May 2s.-Germany should
refuse to sign the military and cce-
nomic. terms Of the peace treaty,
which are not acceptable, according
to statement made by Gen. Montgelas,
one of the German delegates At Hec-
sailles. according to a Munich disoatcn
received here.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-05-28
Liner Struck Iceberg
None of Passengers Aboard the
Cassandra Injured

st. Johns. n F.. May 25.-The Don
aldsoh liner Cassandra. which struck
an iceberg 100 miles off Cape Pace
arrived tonight Her fore foot was
stove in by low-lying berg. The 48e
-passengers aboard are well.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-05-28

q love the srou.ld you walk on
he said And 4 little later inquired
..Does vonr father own this proper:
ty ..'-kansas City Journal.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-05-28
Claiming of Art With Mexico u Peagra
Information Concerning Insti-
tuition at Spartanburg

The hospital conducted by the Unit
ed States Public Health Service for
the treatment of peliagra> is located
at $2S Forest Street, Spartanburg, S.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-05-28

Paris, April 20 (By Notwithstanding
amid the glories of the royal past Of
France. in the park at Versailles. an
American doughboy burst into this
apoStrophe:
New Britain herald., 1919-07-05
PERUVIAN GOVT.
 IS OVERTHROWN
Old President Ousted and New Executive in Power All Within. a Few Short Hours.

Lima. Peru, July 4 (By The Asso- Ciated Press. )-Augusto E. Leguia late today assumed office as pro- visional president of Peru and took up his residence in the government palace as d result of the successful overthrow earlier in the day of President Pardo.
 Senor Pardo, all his ministers and a number of high officers of the army and navy are in prison. Virtually no fighting and no casualties marked the overthrow of the Pardo government. Senor Leguia is supported by virtual 1y all of the army and naval forces in Lima and public opinion here appar- cntly is behind him.
 The revolution began at 3 o'clock this morning with an attack on the palace by two regiments of troops and some police. By 6 o'clock President Pardo had been deposed and Senor Leguia proclaimed provisional presi- dent. The movement was similar to that which resulted in the overthrow of President Billinghurst on February 4, 1914. It was announced late today that Pardo would be placed on trial on charges of violating the constitu- tion and having conspired against the institutions of the republic It is alleged the government in refusing to obey the order of the supreme court in the habeas corpus proceedings in connection with the neWSpa pers Fl Tiempo, violated the constitution. Another charge against Senor Pardo is that he attempted to purchase the votes of members of congress in order to carry out his plans to annul the election of SenOr Leguia as president and to place the candidate of his own party in power.
 The inauguratio of Senor Leguia as president it is expected probably will take place within two months. The provisional president claims that h ereceived 100000 votes of the 1O0,- 900 cast in the recent presidential election.
New Britain herald., 1919-07-05
CITY ITEMS

Children from the old Elihu Bur- ritt school playground were weighed and measured at the Visiting Nurse association, o2 Center street, yester- day. About 50 children left their play to come to the Center street house.
 John and Sarah Smithwick have transferred a six-tenement block on Glen street and a cottage 21 Divi- sion street to Abra ham Levin, the price paid being in the neighborhood of s17,0O0.
 William Francis Murphy is visiting at his home in Beverly, Mass, and has with him as his guest George R. Smithwick also of this city
 Delicious Pineapple Ice Cream to- day and tomorrow. Alexrod's Phar- macy, Park St. corner Bigelow.-Advt
 Mayor George A. Quigley has re- celved an invitation for all former mem bers, relatives and friends of boys of the 102d infantry to attend an ad- dress to be given in Woolsey hall, New Haven, tomorrow afternoon at { o'clock by Col. John H. Parker Col Parker was formerly commanding of ticer of the 1O2d infantry.
 Angelo Paonessa has awarded the contract for the construction of a bun- galoW on Stanley street to Conrad Ci- anci.
 The Rosebuds of this city defeated the Tigers of Hartford yesterday aft ernoon in a hotly contested game, score GA.
 Daniel FitzgefaId, who recently re- turned from France will resume his duties as chauffeur of the board of public works on Monday. Peter Scaparis, present chauffeur. will be given another position in the depart ment.
 Howard Stearns will give a stereop- ticon lecture before the Methodist Sunday school tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. MT. Stearns will speak on his work in Italy while serving in the Red Cross.
New Britain herald., 1919-07-05
LECTURE FOR MERCHANTS
Dealers Troubles and How to Avoid Them Will Be Topic For Talk at Elk k's-C. of C. Notes.

A stereopticon lecture The troubles of a merchant, and how to avoid them" will be given in the Elks' club rooms July Is for the benefit of store managers and clerks, and all em- ployed in these lines in the city will be invited to attend. Arrangements are being made for the lecture by the mercantile bureau of the chamber of commerce..
 The story will be along strict busi- ness lines and will deal with: retail failures, store organization, retail ad- vertising, window display, clerks cf- ficiency, selling methods, credit busi- ness and system in retail stores. The plans for the event will be discussed at the last meeting of the mercantile directors for the summer months. called for Tuesday afternoon.
 Posters were distributed this morn ing announcing the plans of the chamber for the big outing next Wednesday at Momauguin, and a meeting of the ticket committee under Chairman I1uis Raphael will be held at o'clock Monday.
 The directors of the newly organ ized Auto club will meet Monday afternoon at 5 o'clock and the com- mittee appointed to frame the con- stitution will report.
New Britain herald., 1919-07-05
DAY OF REST FOR
 AMERICAN ARMY
soldiers With Army of Occupatiou Have Own Celebration for
 Fourth of July.

Coblenz, July i, (By the Associated Press l- \ salute of f s guns-one for each state in the union-roarCd out oNe" COplcnz at noon today from the ancient walls of the fortress of Ehren- breitstein, eChoing up and down the Rhine and Mosclle valleys as the first part of the army'S program in ccle- Lrating the Fourth in Germany.
 This was the first time that Ameri. can artillery has parked from the fla nous fortress, which tops the 400 foot rock promontory on the cast bank oi the Rhine opposite the point where the Moseile joins Germanys most ia. nous river. The salute was fired from the 15's of the Seventh field artillery and the roar of the same guns was heard before by Germans who oppoS- ed the Second division at St. Mihiel in the Champagne and in the battle ot the Argonne. The saIvo today, howevcI did not disturb the Germans, as tn armys plans were we'll advertised the newspapers.
 The Fourth was celebrated through out the American occupied area [od;y all duty being suspended except what was absolutely necessary. The after noon was filled with boxing, track meets and ball games and the evening was devoted to theatrical perform anccs and pyrotCchnic displays at tl}. headquarters of various units. For tile Coblenz district IIhrcnbreitstcin was again the center of attraction in the evening, the SeVentecth field artiller. putting on an exhibition of fircWork. surpassing anything ever dreamed of by the Germans. American, French English and even German fireworks were used, consisting of coIorCd roclt~ cts, parachute lights and flares which were used at night as signals ip wag-. fare. Rockets abandoned bN tine Gers mans after the armistjce were used lFl. this way. 19
 The Fourth engineers also staged a fireworks display On the cast bank of the Rhine opposite army headquarters here, thousands of Americans and Ci- williams lining the promenade along thr river to watch the blaze Oi glory ia celebration of American independence.
New Britain herald., 1919-07-05
TO ERECT NEW CHURCH.
CZcchO-SlavS to Have Edificc on Will
 cox Street

Work on the erection of the new church for the Czecho-Slavs in this city, which has been confined to the excavation work for several weeks, is now nearing completion. Members of the parish donated their services in the digging work. The contract for the erection has been awarded by Rev. Stephen Grohol, the pastor The new church will he 100 by 56 feet and will cost about $34000. The chapel will be so constructed that when the main auditorium is required the work can be carried on.
 For the present the church will have a Gothic front, and tho entire edifiCe will bear a resem blanCe to the Lithuanian church in Hartford. The laying of the cornerstone will take place on Labor day and the dedica- ton of the chapel will be held in October or November.
New Britain herald., 1919-07-05

'Our biz dances are a scream It h done by card system, each man holding one card, with one 'two,' or three' on it. The " director blows a whistle and you start off with one In two minutes the whis- tie blows agait and two steps in (to be truthful, madly rushes to boat tho other fellow, for fir st como. first served.D After another two minutes, three gets his inning, and then we rest for two minutes,
 "I have . pair of tan shoes that plainly show where every hob nail has been placed"
 Tho Y.M.C.A. girls also run open house on Sunday afternoon, with plenty of refreshments and an or chestra. Then there Is a huge thea tre, and movies, free to all; biI- Hard rooms, game rooms and so- cials and all sorts of evening anu musements. During the day the men arc in the hills on tram rides or donkey rides.
 Yet, in the first quiet moment, tho boys begin again on their fa- worite topic-ths wives, sweet hearts and mothers at homo :. y
New Britain herald., 1919-07-05
PERSHING POSTPONES TRIP.
Is Now Understood to Be Planning to
 Visit London on July 11.

London, July 5.-lt is understood that Gen. Pershing has postponed his visit 10 London to July IT, planning to remain until July l9. tIc may be accompanied by composite regiment of 5000 American troops representing all the regiments still aligned with the Allies in France. If the date of his visit given above is confirmed. op- portunity will be provided for the Americans 10 participate in the peace celebration on July 19 and marCli with the British troops in this city.
 The program for Gen. Pershine'S visit includes an official visit to the city, where he will receive an award of honor, a lunch with the king and a dinner at the house of commons.
New Britain herald., 1919-07-05
CALL SECRET SESSION
 OF ARGENTINE SENATORS

Buenos Aires, July 4.-rA secret session of the senate was requested this afternoon by the foreign minis ter, who after the galleries had been cleared read note from the Allied and associated nations inviting Ar gentinl to join the League of Nations. It is understood that Argentina has been given two months in which 10 respond to the invitation. It is re- ported that the senate is in favor of Argentina joining the league.
New Britain herald., 1919-07-05
John X. Nelson.

The funeral of John A. Nelson was helG yesterday afternoon from the John A. Andrews undertaking par lors, Rev. pr. s. G. Ohman in charge.
 The pail bearers were Justl.s Wal len, Carl Johnson and Alfred Peter son, representing the& Vega society and Herman Iamberg,t Charles Fo- berg and Emil Larson representing the TeGncr society. The flower bearers were: Edward Peterson and Carl Casperson. . erment was in the Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1919-07-05
BACK FROM FRANCE,

Peter Dorsey of Elm street. arrived home last evening from Camp Upton, N. Y., where he received his dis charge from the service after 13 months duty. MT. Dorsey was at tached to a medical unit, and during his time abroad he was in Engand, France, Italy and Germany. John w. Lynch, formerly connected with the New Britain Trust company, has arrived in New York after years service in France. He expects to re ceiVe his discharge papers next week.