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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-12-12
CIRCLE ELECTS TOMORROW.

The ladies of the G. A. r., Circle
will hold, their regular election Of Of
ficers tomorrow, afternoon at the Odd
Fellows hall. All members are
urged to he present. Lunch will be
served.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-12-12
M. B. OF A. ELECT OFFICERS.

On Monday evening the Modern
Brotherhood of America elected Off
GERS for the ensuing year as follows:
President-C. H. Hammond.
Vice pres.-Thomas Keefe.
Secretary-M. E. Ibertson.
Treasurer-Mrs. C. H. Hammond.
Chaplain-Mrs. C. B. Minnick.
Conductor-A. E. Smith.
Watchman-Robert Tesch.
Sentry-N. Irish.
Musician-Florence Grafton, .,
After. the election lunch was
served.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-12-12

c. ]. Courtnage, who is employed
at the J. J. Doran shop, is expecting
his family from Big Lake this week,
and will make his home here.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-12-12

George Barnum returned this
week from an extended visit with rel
atives at Minneapolis, Sank Centre,
and other points. .,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-12-12
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank our friends and
neighbors, also the Masons, for the
many acts of thoughtfulness anu
kindness shown us in our hour of sor-
row.
Mrs. D. Wilcox,
H. L. Wilcox,
Mrs. P. S. Hammersley,
Mrs. A. N. Gould.
CARD OF THANKS.
We wish to thank the many friends
and neighbors for their Kindness and
sympathy extended to us during our
sorrow. Also for the many floral Of
ferings.
Mrs. Thos Beaumont,
and family.
1912
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David Gill is reported to be i'll.

David Gill is reported to be ill.,
George T. Hamery of Gonvick was
numbered among yesterdays visitors
here.
Cream and nut margarine. 80 cents
a; I1oppmans. 2d12l3
Mrs. Allen Fort, of Nary, was shop
ping in, Bemidji between trains
Thursday.
Bill is coming and it won't be long.
1dl212
G.. w. Cochran returned Wednes-
day night from business trip to
Grand Forks.
Mrs. M. Merryman came from
Northern Thursday to attend the
Catholic bazaar.
Mrs. Joseph Hermann, of Ten
strike, was guest of friends in the
city yesterday.
Poor Bill had bad luck, train serv-
ice went back on him. But he will
be here soon. 1d1212
Hay, Hal, Hay, where? At Car
vers general store, call for prices.
Phone 237... 1d12l2
Mrs. Sam Hayth, of the town Of
Northern spent the forenoon in Be-
midji on business.
DR.. Theodore Bratrud, Of Warrep,
Mimi, is making short visit at the
R. Gilmore home.
David Hinshaw, of Wilton, trans
acted business in Bemidji between
trains Wednesday.
H. C. Baer returned this morning
from a. business trip to the Twin
Cities.
J. H. Koors returned yesterday
from International Falls, where he
has been on business.
C. L. listed returned this morning
from Minneapolis and St. Paul, where
he went on business Tuesday.
Because of the bad weather
"Bill's" arrival has been delayed
somewhat, but "Bill" is coming and
he will be more worth seeing than
| ever. 1dIl212
Mr.. and Mrs. E.. W. Crosby left yes
terday for Crookston, where they will
Visit until after the Holidays.
I am, leaving the city December
22nd. Anyone wishing to see me call
at 918 Eleventh street. Nellie Shad-
low. 3d1213
Mrs. "Doc." Winebrenner, of Lake
Plantaganet, was attending to bust
ness matters in Bemidji Thursday.
One dozen photographs makes IL
Christmas presents. Call up the Hak-
kerup Studio. Studio open evenings.
113tf
J. c. Spangler, of Spur, has been
in the city on business with the
county attorney most of the week.
DR.. A. P. Garlock left last night for
Minneapolis to attend a meeting of
the Masonic Shrine, also to visit with
his parents in St. Paul. He was &C
companied by his little son, Robert.
They will return Monday.
Nothing would appeal so much as
a Xmas gift as one Of those beautiful
new mid winter hats at the Elko
Hat Shop. Make your selection
while stock is complete. 1d1212
- One dozen photographs makes IL
Christmas presents. Gail up the Hak-
kerup Studio. Studio open even
lngs. 113tf
Mrs. Joseph Burnham and Mrs.
James Watkins, of Wilton, were be-
tween train visitors and shoppers
here Thursday.
You can remember more friends
by sending Christmas card than in
any other manner. It costs less too
Select from the splendid lines of sam
pies at the Pioneer office and have
your name engraved in the same type
as the sentiment. They make mighty
acceptable tokens. 1mo1215
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Telepho
C. NJ, Taylor, of Cass Lake, was in
the city Thursday.
Ice delivered by the load. Smart
Ice Co. 121tf
w. A. Rice, of Tenstrike, spent
Thursday in Bemidji.
$4,000 to loan or rarms. Dean
Land Co. d71tf
Swifts Arrow Borax Soap, $4.75 a
box at Troppmans Groc. 2dl2l5
J. E. Letford, OF Cass La Ike, was in
the city on business Thursday.
Marie Rider, of Shevlin, was one
Of this city's visitors yesterday.
Edna I. Murphy, Of Grand Forks,
was visitor in this city yesterday.
Mrs. w. e. Henderson, of Cass
Lake, was one Of Thursdays visitors
here.
Ono dozen Photographs makes IL
Christmas presents. Call up the Efak-
kerup Studio Studio open evenings.
113tf
Mr.. and Mrs. P. j. Rock Of Solway
were among this city's visitors yes
terday.
Select beautiful jet or satin hat
at the Elko Hat Shop Saturday, spec
tally priced. ldl2l2
HOT wAFFLEs SERVED AT
THIRD STREET CAFE. 1112tt
Hats worth up to $40, can be
bought for $2.95 at the Elko Hat
Shop Saturday. 1dh2l2
DR.. R. C. Norcross went to Thief
River Falls last evening, and re-
turned this noon.
Brilliant little dance hats, special
~ priced, at Elko Hat Shop, for Sat
urday. 1dlZl2
G. N. Potter, of Grygla, spent the
day here yesterday. .: :; 49, =
Wilson's certified milk. cans for
~ cents. Specials for Saturday, and
Monday at Troppman's. 2dl2l3
Sixteen inch mixed hard and soft
slab wood, for sale, $3.50 per load.
Bemidji. Mfg. Co. Phone 481. T&Ftf
Hats worth as much as $500,
none less than SO, on sale at the
Elko Hat. Shop Saturday for 50.
~.>. z' sl@1212
Judge Stanton returned this morn
ing from Grand Rapids and st: Paul,
where he had been on official bust
ness.
Give the family treat. Take home
a brick Of Koors Ice Cream Supreme.
1121tf
D. Cook returned to his home at
Mizpah Thursday after visiting
friends and transacting business in
the city the past few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Cook return ed
Thursday evening to Minneapolis, af-
ter attending the funeral Of D. Will
cox.
Spot cash paid tor Liberty Bonds,
and Liberty Bond receipts. See G..
b. Hooley at Northern Grocery Co.,
during the day, or at Markham hotel.
evenings. 1117tf
Hay, Hay Hay, where? At Car
vers general store, call for prices:
Phone 237. =. 1d1212
Joseph Peckels took his daughter
to Minneapolis last week to be oper-
ated upon for goitre. 1t is reported
that she is getting along nicely.
Maurice Willet, cashier Of the
First State bank of Baudette, spent
Tuesday in the city, en- route from
the Twin Cities, where he had been
on business.
cards, the engraved kind, with your
name engraved the same as the senti-
'ment, you should order now. The
stock is complete and you will not be
disappointed in the selection you
make. See the beautiful samples at
the Pioneer Office. 1mo1215
Jacob Betting, Of Blackjack, who
has been visiting at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Helen Graham, at CID
Bemidji avenue, leaves for his home
Saturday morning.
Your friends can buy anything you
non uivo +Aom oYcont vOur .DhOtO-
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-12-12
COLLEGE DEBATING TEAMS
OPEN SCHEDULE TONIGHT
(By United Press. }

~ (By United Press.)
Minneapolis, Dec. .12-Minnesota.
Illinois and Iowa debating teams will
open the intercollegiate Debating
league season tonight for the 1919-20
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-12-12
BEMIDJl NEWSY NOTES

each day interesting complete the
social activities DESIRE This devoted
snal MENTION social items and briefs and solicit
cooperation in its maintenance Items phoned mailed this
office appreciated by readers the and the publishers
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-12-12

Mrs. w. E. Henderson, of Cass
Lake, was one Of Thursdays visitors
here
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-12-12

Poor Bill had bad luck, train serv-
ice went back on him. But he will
be here soon. 1d1212
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-12-12

Mrs. M. Merryman came from
Northern Thursday to attend the
Catholic bazaar.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-12-12

Mrs. Joseph Hermann, of Ten
strike, was a guest of friends in the
city yesterday.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-12-12

Edna I. Murphy, Of Grand Forks,
was a visitor in this city yesterday.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-12-12

Marie Rider, of Shevlin, was one
of this city's visitors yesterday.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-12-12

Mr.. and Mrs. P. j. Rock Of Solway
were among this city's visitors yes
kerday,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-12-12

One dozen Photographs makes IL
Christmas presents. Call up the Hak-
kerup Studio. Studio open evenings.
113tf
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-12-12

Hay, Hal, Hay, where? At Car
vers general store, call for prices.
Phone 237. 1d12l2
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-12-12

Select a beautiful jet or satin hat
at the Elko Hat Shop Saturday, spec
tally priced. lGl2lz
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-12-12

G.. w. Cochran returned Wednes-
day night from a business trip to
Grand Forks.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-12-17

CAMPAIGN
Fifty-one Churches to Be Heard
From Yet

Columbia. Dec. l2.-Results OF the
nationwide campaign of the Episcopal
church came in es.terday from the
following churches: Heavenly Rest
Estil!. apportionment 1915. returns.
1890: Christ. Lancaster, apportion-
ment $3.50, returns 500; ST. Marks,
Charleston, negro apportionment 1855.
returns Ss5o6s. The total returns
are sl0S.24553 from IS churches.
$52,289.47 is yet to come from 81
churches.
Pledge cards nave been sent out
during this campaign in an effort TO
get people to make pledges aside from
money, that of p!edging themselves
to give either whole or part time
service TO the cause Of the church.
Fourteen hundred and seventy whole
time workers are badly needed in
this cause throughout the country. II
this number were apportioned out,
South Cardinals quota wo void be u.
So far, only one person has Tolnteer-
ed his whole life's service TO the cause
in South Carolina, and this person is
a negro man, Joseph Youns Of Eplp-
hany church of Spartanburg. who has
volunteered his services as a. minis
ter
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-12-17
THE MEMORIAL
BUILDING OF S. C..

No1l:ir@ seems more appropriate
at this time than to let our grateful
thoughts turn towards those who
gave their all for the worlds free
dom and happiness That we are at
peace today with the rest Of the
world or al least not engaged III
active hoStilities. We owe TO the will
mgness Of our sons TO offer their all
upon the altar of their country's lib.
erty. If ii had not been for the fact
thar these boys did not hesitate to
offer their services when called upon
10 do so. the world would be at war
today. and we would still be in
state of unbearable suspense and anx-5
iety.
At this Christmas Season. there
fore. it seems eminently appropriate
that we would express our gratitude.
in a Very practical way. Within the
next few days an active effort will
be made To canvass the whole coun-
ty. II is ardently hoped that the re-,
sponse may be cheerful and gener-
Gus. Let us bear in mind and upon
our hearts that we Of Sumter County
are simply endeavoring thus TO eE-
press our appreciation by commem--
Grating at least thirty of our own
sons, who made the supreme sacrl-
flee. This thought, alone, should
serve to inspire us to give freely and
gladly
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-12-17

The most important question to
come before the citizens and taxpayers
Of Sumter in the near future is the
proposal to either sell the City Hall
building and erect a new municipal
building with or without an opera
house anneX) or remodel the present
building. Many thousand dollars will
be. in olved in the transaction and
every property owner in Sumter is di-
rect}y interested in the decision. The
land on which the City Hall stands
is AS valuable as any in Sumter ana
the building is easily worth twice
what it cost when erected twenty-stx
years ago. To sell the property at
tie value of the lot. sacrificing the
building would be poor business.
There are two other phases Of the
question to be carefully considered.
Should the city buiid another opera
house in the e-ent the City Hall
property sold at its full value; should
the city go TO heavy expense at this
time to remodel the opera house if
the property is not sold?
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-12-17
MEN CUT OFF
BY FLOOD WATERS
Flood Causes Serious Inconven-
ience in Alabama

Montgomery Ala. Dec. i0.--Chas.
p. Anderson. local merchant, was
reported at late hour tonight as
being maroOne.i Oh his farm on the
TallapooSa river. six miles from
Montgomery. He ,ai: Monts on"ry
his afternoon TO go 10 his farm and
nothing has been heard from him
since. Telephone conectio:ls "i,h The
farm are cut off.
H. r. Spureins and his family are
cnl OF in their home on the Tal!;al,c"sa
river. eight miles from Montgomery,
and at 10 o'clock tonight all hopes for
rescllng them had been abandoned.
A telephone call was received from
Sp,rsins at 6 p. IN. and. telephone
connections since have been impossi-
BILE. Spureins stated that the water
had reached the floor of his home and
that the house was in danger Of being
overturned.
The police have made up search
Ing party TO go to the rescue Of Spur
gins. but fear that flood conditions
Will not permit lh"m :" reach his.
home.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-12-17
THE BAPTIST DRIVE
Total of Yesterdays Work
Reaches S50,000

Columbia. Dec 12.-Addltlonal
amounts totaling s50.525 were report
ed TO headquarters Of the Baptist s'e.-
600. 900 campaign here during yester-
day. bringing the grand total OF the
campaign in South Carolina 10 ~
401.19595. With these figures al
ready announced little effort Will nave
to be exerted to reach the S7.50o, ,00U
mark, the goal set by leaders during
the first of the week.
Six associations remain under SUD-
scribed AID fully 200 churches are yet
to report. When figures are available
in these associations and churches
the S7.50O.00O mark will probably
have been exceeded.
The following amounts were re-
ceived from the associations reporting
Yesterday: Pee Dee, S15.7l5; Union
county. $11.620; Moriah, $4,000. and
the Carolina, $50. Creenville con-
tinues 10 lead with s743,544 and the
Saluda is still second with so ,0oo.
Ridge association, $4,000.
Reedy River association has the
honor of having subscribed the lars-
est per capita amount Of Se6 while
Abbeville comes q close second with
$50. In Reedy River the churches
are largely in the county with the
exception Of the Newerry churches
and officials OF the canvass are
graified at the showing made h;'
that association.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-12-17
COTTON REPORT
Estimate of Eleven Million Bales
Made

Washington. Dec. 1l.--Total cotton
production in the United States for the
19l9-2O season will amount TO 5,213,-
o36,0O0 pounds, exclusive OF linters,
which is equivalent to 100000 bales
OF 500 pounds gross weight. the de-
partment of agriculture announced to-
day in it's final estimate Of this years
crop.
The departments last estimate
made on the condition Of the crop
Septem Der 25 was 10,Gs6,000 bales.
while the first estimate Of the season.
based on June % conditions, was To-
$4,000 bales. Last years crop was
12.040.53a bales. the average for the
five years 1871 was l2.S47.loS
bales, and the record crop, 1914
$50 bales. in 1914.
The average gross weight per run
ming bale is estimated at 506.2 pounds
gross, compared with 503.G pounds
last year and 506.3 pounds. the aver
age of the five years. 1913-17.
The estimated production by States
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-12-17
UNION YOUTH SHOT

Union, Dec .0l.-Albert Green
about y years OF age, shot and Sc
riously injured X. Farr. 16 year Old
lad. son of Dan Farr. yesterday af-
ternoon about o'clock The shooting
occurred on Porter street and was
done with a single barrel shotgun. the
whole load of shot entering the left
groin. 1t is thought the shot pune
tured the intestines in many places
The injured lad was brought to the
city hospital and an operation was
performed. His condition is improved
today and il is believed he Will re-
cover The particulars of the shoot
ing could not be obtained, but no men,
ton Of a quarrel between the lads
has been spoken CT.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-12-17

* now consolidating the 'ntire OBJ
have continually surveyed cnenE
lines and reported no movements
but machine gun activity a. several
points"
September 3, 19lS-aoth Division
reported September %rd: Active
patrolns iii front Of our lines has
been carried on 10 determine the en-
emys line OF resistance and 10 Sc
cure our new Inc us reported yes
terday Work Of consolidating his;
line continues.
September 2S,h. 191s-30th Divis-
ION reported n clock evening
September 18th: One OF my hriS-
AIDES now in front line. Enemy at
lacking on ON, right front battalion
al ) o'clock This a. nl.. east Harsi-
court, repulsed by our rifle and ma /
chine gun fire F,n",lg artillery
heavily shelled our lines between $50
and O'Clock this morning. Our
casualties. Officer Killed. fonr men
killed. y wounded.
september - 'i'>--o''ii i''' '''''' -
reported at nlidnishi. September
18th: Enemy artillery and aviation
very active oyer forward areas. Our
artillery active with harassinS fire
and destructive fire on roads and
trenches
September 20. 19lS--T was re-
ported at O'Clock e:ening Septela
Der 29th: nth and goth United
States Divisions. cooperating with
British north OF 81. Quentin attack
cd at 6 o'clock morning. CROSSING
Hindenberg first line and ST. Qu"n-
lin canal. 21th Division captured
Eony anG Lecatele,: 10th Division
captured Bellicourt and Nauroy. al
Immediate objcctivcs reached by
noon.''
October II, 191S-301h Division re-
ported afternoon. October 10th: Ia
operations October 3rd 10 10th this
division advanced II kilomcters on a
5 kilolneror front capturing the vii
lagos Of Fremont. Brmcourt. Busig-
ny. VauX-Andigny and st. Souplet
Prisoners counted up 70 evening oc'
tober 9Th. so officers. 1900 men, 81
guns. many machine guns and other
material have been taken.
Comics Of the above history may
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-12-17

Ev;racts from General PcrshinS $
conmunioue relating TO the 3Olh Dl-
vision:
August 81. 191S-30th Division re-
Dortea August 31st: Reports re-
ceivcd from neighboring units ana
our observation posts indicate gen
cral withdrawal on our division
front. Special patrols sent out last
night found few signs OF enemy
troops. This morning strong patrols
sent out to ger in contact with en-
emy met machine gun fire but few
trooos. They captured some prison.
ers and caused numerous caSnal1les.
O,lr casualties are light. Ihree ol
onr men are reported To have bcch
taken prisoners near NoormeZee!c'
Our line is advancing behind the pa
trolls
September. 191s-Soth Division
captured prisoners Line now
runs Eoormezeclc 10 north OF Knot
farm where fighting is now gong on
Goth Division reported September
lst-"Suons patrols; sent out from
orr right met considerable machine
Gun fire in Noormezecle. Patrols
from our left advancing to Middle
sex road were subjected 10 machine
Gun attacks and retired to lheH
original front. Our aeroplanes r'-
nor, burning Of material by tn" en-
c,l1v. Mov.mcnt Of troops.
September ). l91S--%f'lh Division
rcnortcd Septembc, md: Our lett
regiment advanced utter IN minutes
artillery preparation AND capture"
Lankhof farm AMI Chateau after
s,ron1 resistance on III" part Of The
enemy. Several rill boxes wrr"
taken. Our right regiments are stu!
holding the grounds which were Ven
i'm yesterdays lighting and last nlsh'
captured and il; now holding 'ocN
number 8 OF Ypres-Comine Canal "p
left. This division has occupied ana
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-12-17
RAILW AY BILL
DEBATE is ON
Cannot Be Passed By January
1Opposition Proves
Strong

Washington, Dec. 11.-t1ope OF en-
aetipg railroad legislation by Janu-
au /. the date on which President
Wilson has announced the roads
would be turned back to private con-
troi, virtually was abandoned today
by senate leaders.
Strong and unexpected opposition
developed during consideration of the
Gunmlns bill, designed to meet con-
SditsonS with the end of government
control, and it was by slim and mar
row margin that its advocates de-
feated motion to set aside and take
up the sugar control measure.
In view Of the short time remain
ing before the Christmas recess. and
the fact that the Cunn1ins bill, il
PASSED, mast be sent to conference
With the Esch bin, recently passed by
The house, Republican and Democratic
senator's predicted that it would not
be possible for the law to be com plete
by the end Of the month.
The days upturn was keeniy disap-
pointing TO friends OF the Cumnllns
bill, which would have been passed
Monday with less than score OF SEN
aters voting, except for a demand by
Senator La Toilette, Republican, OF
wisconsin for a quorum.
During the course Of an address to-
day, ia which he made sharp demand
for immediate action, Senator Under
wood, Democrat, OF Alabama took no
tics OF widely circulated rumors that
the president would not return the
roads to their owners in January i.
Senator Underwood frankly announced
that he did not know what President
Wsssoa intended to do
Taking UP, for the time being. the
lniporiry leadership, Senator Under
wood fought Off attempts to sidetrack
the railroad bill and defended it
against attacks by members Of his
own party. While he did no. ap-
prove, all Of its provisions. the
aIabaua senator declared it protected
the financial interests Of the roads
aud did not unduly burden the pub
I1c,,f s.
The principal attack on the bill
vas made by Senator LaFollette. who
spent two full days speaking on the
biu and who has not yet reached the
end Of his address. When he had been
steadily assai,ing the measure for two
DAYS Senator LaFollette yielded floor
to Senator McKellar, who was pro-
caeding to demand elimination of GER
Jain provisions, CHARACTERIZED as Dol
shevistic,"" ;" when he halted suddenly
ana announced that he did not intend
80 speak to empty benches. Almost
an hour was lost today in quorum
calls which was denounced as ine&-
cnsable with "a vitally important
measure before congress.
There was suggestions from NUM-
her OF senator's after adjournment to-
night that it might be necessary to
deter the Christmas recess. 1t also
was suggested that the senate en-
deaYor to obtain from the president a
statenen, as to his plans for the
ti1ynjtlg back of the roads, in view OF
his silence on this question since his
message to the extraordinary session
af congress last May. Some senator's
shengfit that if the president contem-
plated any brief delay il would help
fn the framing of legislation and
utwfate the risk of unwise provisions
Through has,y action now in the light
of strong opposition to the Cummlns
hill
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-12-17
COAL PRODUCTION
ON THE INCREASE
Encouraging Reports Recorded
From Middle West

Chicago, Dec. 12.-The general in
crease in the production Of bitumi
nous coal was today augmented by
reports from nearly al coal fields. In
a few sections. however. some miners
are still rebelling against President
Wilson's proposal.