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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-04-02
Washington Aware Of
Land Transfer
Attitude Of Government Toward
Such Move Explained to
Los Angeles Company

Washington, March 30.-Attentior
of the state department was called
about two weeks ago to the reported
quire a large tract Of land in Lower
California from the California & Mex
i.ican Land Company of Los Angeles
in telegrams forwarded to the de-
partmcnt by Senator Phelan Of Cali
fornia
The attitude of the United States
government toward any such move
Dy foreign interests was set forth in
4 communication sent at tho time by
the department to the Los Angeles
company. The company was referred
specifically to two documents, the
Lodge resolution in the Sixty-second
congress and a message by President
Taft, both in 1912, and each of which
were inspired by the proposal of Jap
base on Magdalena Bay.
Ths Lodge resolution declared that
sales Of property by Americans to any
nation which might use the tract as
q base TO threaten the United States
could not be viewed without grave
concern by this government. The mes
sage Of President Taft transmitted Il
report By Secretary Knox in response
to a senate resolution. The message
and report were similar to the LoGge
resolution in content.
In view of the recent communica-
ton officials tonight were greatly in
terested in the announcement yester-
day in Mexico City by Gen. Amado
Aguirre, under secretary OF develop
nlcnt and agriculture in the Mexican
cabinet, that concessions to exploit
agricultural lands in Lower California
had been granted to Japanese corn
1t was stated that no
advices had reached the department
since the co!n:iunica ton WIS adj
dressed to the Los Angeles company
and in the absence Of such advices.
nigh Officials declined to comment on
Asuierre's announcement.
1t was presumed. however. that
requests FOR information would be
made TO the American embassy in .
Mexico City. pending the receipt Of
which no further steps would be talk
en Henry p. Fletcher, American i
.nloassa dor to Mexico, is in Washing /
on. and il was pointed out that GOV
,rnncnt would nave the direct advan !
-;i@c OF knowledge should the coca !
:;cn arise for further action by INC
state department.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-04-02
+ arrest Peace Possible
British Delegates Say That Con.
ference Will Not Violate Terri
torial Integrity

London, March 29.-Thc efforts
the British peace delegates arc
making TO procure for the world the
cleanest possible peace viii bear
fruit in the peace treaty shortly to
be made public. according to the Par
is correspondent of the Westminster
Gazette. He quotes highly placed
personageS as saying that the confer
ence does not mean to violate terri
torial rights and such fears are un-
founded
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-04-02
Division Names
Retained
War Department ADOPTS Meas.
ures to Preserve Traditions
of Brilliant Service

Washington. March, 29.--Retention
OF the names Of fourteen National
Guard and National Army Divisions,
with brilliant war records. in the per
manent military establishment. liz or
der to preserve their traditions. waS
announced TO-DAY by General March.
Such divisions will be recruited
from the territory or general section
from which the division was drawn.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-04-02
Want to Come Home
National Guardsmen in Army OF
Occupation Welcomes Meas
ures to Relieve Them of -
Duty

Cnblenz, Friday. March 2s-The
announcement that the war depart
ment intends TO send volunteers en-
listed for use in replacing members
Of the permanent army Of occupa-
ton desirious Of leaving the service
reached the third army headquarters
today. Many National Guardsmen
arc eager to return home as soon as
nOSSiille
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-04-02
The Big Two
The Men Who Really Count Most
In Peace Council Reduced
to Wilson and Lloyd
George

Paris. March 31.-Premier Lloyd
George and President Wilson conferr-
ed privately one hour this morning
before the council of four met at the
presidents residence. 1t is understood
the purpose of the conference was
to expedite the peace proceedings
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-04-02

Copenhagen. March 29.--The rail-
way strike in Austria has extended
and the traffic between Vienna aud
the outside world is almost At Il stand
still. The bread ration will be re-
duccd one-half if the food trains
continue TO be held
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-04-02
Austrian Strike |
Unsettled Germans to Discuss
Traffic Still Suspended on South
ern and Eastern Railroads

Paris. March 31.-Reports that the
railroad strike in German Austria has
been settled arc untrue according to
q Vienna dispatch to The Echo de
Paris. Negotiations between the
workers and government officials fail
cd and the strike continues on the
e;.stcrr and southern railroads, it is
said.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-04-02

Paris, March 29.-The peace con-
ference commission Of the League OF
Nations will probably hold its final
session on April 4th. as it was indi-
Gated today at that meeting the
foundations Of the league will be deii-
nitely announced.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-04-02
Sub-Commission Arrives at Spa
To Confer With Allies in
Reference to Indemnity

Paris. March 31.-The German
financial subcommission sent TO- dis
cuss financial questions with represcn
tatives Of the allies has arrived! 1T
Imperial Valley press., 1919-08-12
THE SILENT MAN AT
THEPALACE AIRDOME

William S. Hart is acknowledged
to be the greatest delineator of west
ern characters on stage or screen. AS
"Silent Budd" Mari, he interpets
role teeming with tense dramatic in
terest and sensational achievement.
While prospecting he makes rich
"strike," and his claim is taken from
him by unscrupulous scoundrels
through unique methods. To add to
his misfortunes, the girl he loves is
about to marry the leader of the dance
hall and saloon. Mari discovers that
this man already has wife, and he
decides to save the girl from her i'm
pending fate, and to recover his prop
erty.
Singlehanded, Mari finds that he
has undertaken tremendous task,
and thrilling incidents are shown as
the desperate man uses all means to
accomplish his purposes. Situations
arise in which his life is saved only
through feats of physical strength,
amazing horsemanship and accurate
shooting.
"The Silent Man. will be shown at
the Palace airdome tonight, with a
matinee at the theater this afternoon.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-08-12
NOTICE OF MEETING OF. BOARD
OF EQUALIZATION IMPERIAL
IRRIGATION DISTRICT.

The assessor of the Imperial Irri-
cation District having completed the
assessment rolls of the year 1919-2O
has delivered the rolls to the Secretary
of the District, who now has them in
his office in the Masonic Temple, Ell
Centre, California, where they will
remain for the inspection of all per-
sons interested until September l,
1919.
The Board of Equalization of said
Imperial Irrigation District will meet
and continue in session from Sept.
2nd and Sept 5th, 1919, inclusive, and
from time to time thereafter as may
be necessary, not to exceed ten days
exclusive of Sundays, to hear and de-
termine such objections to the valua-
tion and assessment as may come be-
fore them.
By order of the Board of Directors,
f. II. McIVER,
Secretary
Imperial Valley press., 1919-08-12
HIGH-CLASS BULLY BEEF

An Oklahoma farmer has 2 regis
tered Shorthorn yearling bulls that he
priced at $1OO each for breeding pur
POSES. A butcher saw the bulls, asked
the price, but learned that they were
registered and that it would take 800
each to buy them. He bought them,
killed them, and stated that they were
the cheapest cattle he had bought for
some time, because they cut the better
kinds of beef, and more of it.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-08-12
VALUABLE STOCK
VALUABLE OFFSPRING

In several counties of North Caro-
lima more pure-bred live stock has
been purchased during the past year
at the higher prices which have pre-
vailed than in any other year. Hogs
were never so high, and yet hundreds
of boys bought pure-bred pigs at high
prices with the expectation Of selling
their offspring. Through the county
agents many hundreds of pigs bred by
the boys have been sold at good prices
and this is stimulating the extension
of nure-bred hogs
Imperial Valley press., 1919-08-12
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AT THE TOPIC
TONIGHT


Sam De Grasse makes is his first
appearance in Paralta Plays in "a
Law Unto Herself" Louise Glaum' S
newest picture to be shown at the Top
ic theater Tonight.
Mr.. De Grasse is one of the most
finished of screen williams. Subtle and
repressed in his style of expression,
by his very quiescence he commands
your attention and keeps you ever on
the alert.
In the days when d. W. Griffith
personally supervised Majestic and
Reliance pictures, Mr.. De Grasse was
a familiar figure in their pictures,
being starred in several particularly
suited to his talents. He also appeared
in "The Birth of a Nation" and IN
tolerence."
In "a Law Unto Herself" Mr.. De
Grasse plays the leading male role
that of Kurt Won Klassner, the Ger
man who marries French girl
Uouise Glaum) and prepares her
fathers vineyards against the time
when Germany shall start forth IN its
attempt toconquer the world.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-08-12
WORKMEN TODAY
BOSS TOMORROW

GENOVA, July 2S.-(By Associated
Press Correspondence ce)-Genova long
shoremen recently converted themsel-
yes in twenty-four hours, from strik-
ing workmen to employers of labor,
after they obtained a day wage of six
and one half dollars per day. The next
morning they found workmen to take
their places at So day and have been
living in luxury ever since on the re-
naming four and one half dollars.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-08-12
GOVERNOR NOT TO CALL
SPECIAL SESSION
(By Associated Press)

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 12.-Gov.
Stephens announced today that he
is not contemplating calling a special
session of the legislature in response
to the requests of the Attorney Gener-
al and fourteen counties who have ask
ed for special session to consider the
food question and japanese immigra-
ton.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-08-12

A big crop of anything these days
appears to be the necessary prelude
to price increase.-lndianapolis
News.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-08-12

Before the price of coffee goes any
higher can't the United States assume
a mandatory over Mocha and Java?
Philadelphia Ledger
Imperial Valley press., 1919-08-12

J. P. Hertel, of the farm bureau,
will leave this afternoon for San Diego
where he will seek relief fro ammul
tude of desert sores.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-08-12
- -
)W2sMoI7Mm)

Laura Spain was arrested yesterday
afternoon by the city officers on the
charge of bootlegging and was releas-
ed on bonds of 500. She will appear
this afternon for sentence.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-08-12

County Development Agent Nelson
left this morning for San Diego. He
will remain away until Saturday.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-08-12

District Attorney Simon feturnet
from San Diego last nightS
Omaha daily bee., 1919-10-19
'Iz, R.~m
No Open Door for These

Mr.. Lansing should have the support of
congress i'll his desire to see adequate legisla-
ton provided to insure that there shall not be
an open door for radical trouble-breeders seek
ing to enter the United States. Extension for
the. space Of year of the wartime passport
legislation is the method by which he seeks to
prevent the thrush of the alien radicals once the
passport restriction has been lifted.
These are said to be gathered at practically
pom this country. They are not content to see
democracy functioning to the good of all they
want to introduce here the disturbances that
they have created elsewhere. Gen. Leonard
Wood has found that the element of alien troy
ble-makers is the worst element with which he
has to deal in seeking to repress disorders at
the steel center
The immigration authorities in the past have
been gravely lax in their application OF the
rules for the exclusion of undesirables. Hence
the presence here of hordes of the objection
able class Mr.. Lansing wants to have the
bars that were created during the war kept up
and they should be.-Baltimore American
Omaha daily bee., 1919-10-19
While We Are Passing.

Even the democratic party admits that the
world is in turmoil, and that ought to settle it..
If, however you are unwilling to accept the
donkeys judgment, and no blame attaches to
you for that, plenty of sustaining evidence may
be found in current prints. Not alone the boil
shevik's belief that he can lift himself by the
bootstraps, nor the notion that turning society
upside down cures all political evils These are
matters material and evanescent. Savants have
announced communication with those who have
gone to the other side, the bourne from which
no traveller returns" having been repassed by
some who come to tell of spirit world sim
gularly like the one they left here on earth.
Another has found way to restore youth to
decreptude; one locates oil infaby by an
electric current the "diving rod" is endorsed
by yet another, and zach mornings news col
umns contain some account of a greater wonder
brought out by an investigator. Verify, these
are troublous days for the man of Missouri turn
of mind, who must "be showed" in order to be
convinced. Doubling Thomas would be both
cred, but the world goes merrily on, ready to
listen to any,
Omaha daily bee., 1919-10-19
Fligh From Coast to Coast

That the transcontinenta flight calls not
for the present type Of heavy army machines
but for big multi-motored planes; that
straight highway 100 feet wide from coast to
coast would solve all the problems OF regular
and emergency landings enroute; that the alter
native to this highway would be good landing
fields 200 miles apart with emergency fields
within gliding distance 10 miles apart-these
are aefew OF the practical suggestions coming
out of the airplane race between New YORK ano
San Francisco Major Spatz's proposition that
regular aerial routes across the country should
be mapped out was anticipated officially months
aro. These routes are ,charted in all the late
books of reference on aviation.
In general way, the run terminating Satur-
day was a triumph for flying man over pretty
mach all the obstacles that air and nature can
present The contestants flew through wind,
snow, rain, extremes of cold and banks OF mist
Sometimes it we'll may have appeared to them
that all the atmospheric forces were in conspr-
acy to BATTLE the humans who were attempting
to Guido the longest flights of birds.
Into the personal triumph OF Lieutenant
Maynard, who won the first half of the race.
enter numerous elements of interest. The lieu
tenant was actually in the air "a hours, 50 min
utes and 48X seconds. Within that time. at
aspeed averaging 108 miles an hour, he covered
z10f miles. There must have been times when
( he and his nearest competitors. Major Spatz and
Lieutenant Kief, made more than two miles a
minute An impersonal factor was the fresh
demonstration OF the Liberty motors capacity
First in the race, first to do complete coast
forecast flight, Lieutenant Maynard was also
the first man on earth to sight New York bay
and San Francisco bay within four days. And
! that, too, Is something-New York World.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-10-19
Constitutional Convention Ordered.

According to the decision of the supreme
court convention will assemble at Lincoln on
December 2, charged with the work Of framing
a new constitution, to be submitted to the voters
of the state Delegates will be selected on No
vember T. "nonpartisan" ballot being used
The question was brought to the court by an
action to determine the meaning Of the present
constitutional provision for calling such con-
vention. II was contended election in the same
manner" as members Of the house OF repre-
sentatives meant choice on party ballots. This
the supreme court has overruled. 1t should be
mentioned in passing that the suit was not to
negative the order from the people that con-
vention should be held, but to settle the manner
in which the delegates are to be chosen. Had
the court upheld the contention raised the ct
feet would have been to postpone the meeting
until the legislature had properly arranged for
the election which is now to be held. 1t is
now up to the voters, without regard to party.
to make their selections
Omaha daily bee., 1919-10-19
DON'T PAMPER
YOUR STOMACH
Fear Of Dyspepsia Robs the
Entire System Of Necessary
Nutriment. Eat a DIVERSE
field Meal and With
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tab
lets You Will Avoid the
Distress Of Indigestion.

Just because the stomach sours
with gassiness, heartburn, water
brash and such distresses after eat
ing, is not a good reason for de-
priving the system of nourishment.
Instead of the indigestib1e and
innutritious bran and skim milk try
the better plan of eating what you
like and follow your meals with
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. They
digest food. they assist the stomach
to secrete juices that keep the stom-
aeh sweet, active and with the al
kaline effect, just as when the stom-
ach is in perfect health. Nor is it
necessary to discriminate. You may
eat freely of onions. sausage, mincc
pie and baked beans, or other dishes.
such as the average dyspeptic
views with horror, and suffer no
distress if you follow with Stuart's
Dyspepsia Tablets. There is thus
no need to fear any kind of food at
any time or place, for with these
tablets you may prevent those dis
tresses that formerly made you
pamper your stomach as if it were
tender infant. You can get
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets in any
drug store at 50 cents box.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-10-19
Save the Patient

The United States is i'll. 1t is suffering
from economic nervousness. Promptness in
providing a remedy is essential. President
Wilson has called a consultation to decide the
nature of the ailment and to prescribe medi-
cine. The consulting board is in session. The
patient is painfully but hopefully awaiting the
cure. Its nervous condition demands quick ac-
ton to prevent serious complications
Demands of the public's representatives at
the opening session of the Washington confer
ence for speed in formulating program to re-
popular appeal. The eyes Of the nation are
conferred on every move the small body of men
and women takes. Everyone has been hopeful
that the conference may get together on con-
struction plan which the forces. of capital la
Dor and the public may untedly advance for
the welfare OF the country.
The word "conference";has familiar sound.
Too often it has meant merely talkfest The
unique conference in Washington must not
have this common fault.-Cleveland Plain Deal
Omaha daily bee., 1919-10-19
RESPECT FOR THE LAW.

No phrase has been more generally banded
about Of late than respect for the law" and
probably none with less of understanding
Owing to the great American habit Of undertake
ing to regulate every act OF life by statute,
law. Some very queer and sadly distorted con-
ceptions have grown out of this
Certain fundamentals, having to do with
human rights and property do not change. I'M
mutabe as physical or economic law resting on
good morals and sound reason, they go on from
age to age. It is the triumph of civilization that
these laws shine brighter with each days ex-
perience of man on his upward march. They
clothe him with his liberty and support him in
its exercise, and whether he understands them
or not they sustain him safe against oppression
of any kind.
II was law that preserved the subject safe
against the intrusion of the despot; 1t was law
that elevated the citizen from subsection to
sovereignty, and invested him with the inalien-
able rights that are his from birth, and all
statute law must be founded on these funda-
mentals or it falls.
Men may and do set aside certain OF their
natural rights for the benefits and privileges Of
coming into organized society. yet society has
not claimed the sum total of mans brithright.
Respect for law begins with the understanding
Of these elemental truths. 1t should be found
absolute among the enlightened, who, by pre-
cept and example, are expected to instruct the
less we'll informed. Unless this respect for the
law be found in high places, it is idle to look
for it among the masses.
No amount of official honor or powers sets
any man above the law or permits him to put
it aside at his convenience. Nor is il reason
able that the enactment of statute can neg
alive fundamental law. 1t is this that has
preserved our institutions, our liberties against
the onslaughts of ignorance, fanaticism, bigotry
The present moment is not the first. and prob
ably will not be the last time when the great
truths OF the law stand solid bulwark be-
tween the good of the land and the passions of
a faction.
Respect for the law is demanded from all
men, and they should be very diligent in acqur
ing an understanding of the law that they may
not be led into disregard for it through lack OF
knowledge.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-10-19
THE White Mans Burden. +"

Lloyd George is quoted as saying the delay
in settling the Turkish situation is due to wait
ing until it is decided whether the United
States is going to assume its share Of the re-
sponsibilities OF the world outside of its boun-
daries.
This sounds a bit ungracious, coming from
the official spokesman of the British empire.
An easy retort would be that the United States
is in no sense responsible for the conditions in
and around Turkey, and Great Britain is, there
fore no real need to wait for us exists. People
can not easily forget it was England that
checked Russia in the Crimea, again in 1879,
and later had much to do with restraining the
Balkan powers when they had the Turks down
and out. A little less selhshness and greater
foresight then might have put an entirely diff
ferent phase on the present situation.
However, Lloyd George may rest assured
the people of America are not disposed to shirk
any part of the white Mans Burden" that
may legitimately fall to them. If they do not
leap to take on the Turkish mandatory it is
because they are not convinced that it is up to
them. We are accustomed to spending millions
of money, and now and then to sacrifice some
lives in the cause of civilization, but recent
events justify deberation before proceeding
too far Most Of our people would like to know
just about what is to be required before we
start again.
1t is not unwillingness to help, but a pardon
able desire for some definite knowledge of the
task that causes the hesitation the British
premier complains of on our part. If he will
be patient. we will do our full share of setting
the world to rights, whether the duty lies in
Turkey or elsewhere.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-10-19
Mrs Pounds-Aren't you getting awfully
THE MICROBES SERENADE.

A forlorn microbe met by chance
At a swagger bactericidal dance
proud bacilian belle, and she
Was first OF the animalculae.
OF organiSin saccharine
She was the protoplasmic queen
The micrcecopical pride and pet
OF the biological smartest set,
And 50 this infinitesimal swain
Evolved a pleading, low refrain:
'.Oh lovely metamorphic germ,
What futile scientific term
Can we'll describe your many charmsE
Come to these embryonic arms,
Then E,e away to my cellular nome
And be my little diatom!"
His epithslium burned with love.
He sworc by molecules above
Shed be his own gregArious mate.
or else he would disintegrats.
This amorous mite Of . parasite
Pursued the germ both day ana night,
And meath her window often played
A Darwin. Huxley serenads.-
And warbicd to her every DAY
This rhisopodical roundeiay;
20 most primordial type OF spors.
I never met your like before.
And though a microbe has no heart
From you, sweet germ. I'll never part;
Well sit beneath some fungus CROWN,
Till dissolution claims US both"
George AIDE.