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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-03-15
COLUMBIA NEWS
IN BRIEF FORM
One Member of Legislature VIII
Escape Blame for Failure Of
Good Roads Bill.
OF BEAUFORT
DID NOT TAKE SEAT
High School Athletics at Uni
versity Of South Carolina
Clemson Men in War.
by Harold Rooker.l

Columbia. March 10.-There was
one South Carolinian elected 70 the
last house OF representatives who has
never qualified and death was rot nc
cause either. His name is James Roe
Bellamy and ne was elected from
Beaufort county. Pressure Of business
is understood to have prevented IL:
coming TO Columbia during tie ses-
sion to take the oath.
In the legislative manual Mr.. Bel
lamy is listed as vice president OF Be-
larny Bros Co., truck farmers. lie i"
native of Virginia and only moved 10
Beaufort in 1911.
This is. so far as is known. one OF
the first instances Of a member elect
ed to the general assembly failing to
take his seat except on account OF
death or long continued illness in
many years. Col. J. w. Eill, WIG V-.>
elected from Colleton county, did not
I've until the general assembly con-
vened. There have been other IN
stances Of menlbers-elect dying befor..
taking their seats. With Mr.. Bcliani$.
however, it seems to have been case
of pressure of business interests pre-
venting his taking his seat.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-03-15
KAISER BRANDED
ARCH CRIMINAL
Stigma of Guilt to Be Placed
Upon Him by Solemn Dec
laration of Peace Con-
ference.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR WAR
FIXED BY COMMISSION
Even His Own Country VIII Be
Required to Subscribe to Dec
laration of Council.

Paris. March lit will be the
fate Of Former Emperor William 20 be.
branded for all time as an arch GRIM
inal by the solemn declaration OF all
nations assembled at the peace con-
ference, to which even his own coun-
try may be called upon to subscribe
in the peace terms. according to the
present plans of what is believed 70
be @ majority Of the commission fixing
the responsibility for the war. TEc
report of this commission VIII be
ready within few days.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-03-15

ed to represent the American govern
ment in Russia Amba ssador Francis
told the committee he had learned
Mr.. Robins was spoken Of in. Moscow
as the naouthpicce Of the American
government and as consequence the
Ambassador thought it wise to make
public announcement that state
ments coming from sources other
than the American embassy were not
authoritized.
Mr. Robins submitted to the COM
mi1tee copies OF cablegranls which he
said passed between Ambassador Fran
els and the state department, and tele-
grams and letters which he asserted
were sent him by the ambassador.
The witness explained that his pur-
pose in Offering these documents was
TO show that at all times his relations
with the ambassador were valued and
cordial and that he was authorized b.
American a1nbassador Francis to
maintain ccntact with the Bolshe-
visits
Others CT tho documents were Gre
dentials. They wore presented by M
Robins as indicating The specific char
acter of his unofficial relations as
Special rerrnse ntative Of the anlhas-
sador with the soviet government
Members Of the committee told Ny,
Robins that Ambassador Francis had
not inti,nated in his testimony that
Mr.. Robins recall had been brought
ohout by anything else eNcept the reg
MAR routine business of the Red
Cross. They also pointed out to him
that Ambassador Francis had been
particular to say that Mr.. Robins had
rendered val,1a h!e services in main
tanning contact with the Bolsheviizi.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-03-15
High School Track Meets.

During the next TWO nonlnS lheCe
will be held at the University OF South
Carolina a series OF high school con-
tests. The series VIII begin With the
State high school basketball cont"s'
for the boys the latter part of March
followed by the State championship
basketball game between the ii!.:e::.
school girls early in the spring. the.:
the preliminary debates between III
high school teams OF the South Caro-
Ina High School Debating League
which will take place 2bou; the 2oth
of April and then the final debates q
TIE University on May ! and ,. I'll"
tenth annual interscholastic track
test will also be held ct the Univ..,
sity on the last mentioned dates.
Clark at OIar Tonight.
Hon. Champ Clark. speaker Of the
last house Of representatives. Will
spea!; st Olar in Eamberg county to-
night; Governor Coope. VII ..
down to CIar this afternoon 10 in5Eo
duce Nh C ark. Reports from the
little Bambctg county towr ere TO the
effect that a great CROWD Will hear the
distinguished Missouiian speak. Every
seat has been scll, it is; said. There
is right much interest IL the Speeci?
of M Clark tomorrow night in view
OF tho report that he IS going to come
on; against the League Of Nations.
Cl>snsoia Mcu Who Made Sacrifice
The last issue Of the Clemson TGe.
gave the following list Of Clemson
men who made the supreme sacrifice
during the war with Germany.
Atkinson. r. L. 191S-1919-Died.
Garrett. C. s.. i917-Eilled in ac-
tion
Horton. H. c., 1919-Killed in ac-
ton.
Johnson. r. H, 1915-Killed in ac-
ton.
McCord. G. L. 1o11-Killed in &C
ton.
Mcintosh, j. A.. 1914-Killed in ac-
ton.
Madden, A. A.. 191S-Died.
Monroe. y. E., 1317-Killed il ;,c-
Jon.
Pcarce. r. T.. 1917-Died.
Richards. s. NJ. 1915-Dicd.
Ryan. J g., 190S-Died
Sanders. Q. T.. 1911-Died.
sal,ers, E. P. 1913-killed in &C i
ION.
Stewart. f. S. 1921-Killed in ac-
ion.
Sugss. n L.. 1916-Kil!ed in action.
Simpson. j. b, 1916--Lost on the
'iconderoga.
Taylor, c. &. 1s1s-Died.
J'rott"r, \. n. 1915-Kil:cd in .ac- ;
ID.l.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-03-15
The Status Of Austria
Plan to Neutralize Country Un-
der Discussion.

Paris, March 11.-While the pos
sible naturalization Of Austria, is yet to
come before the Big Five in form
al manner, it is being discussed here.
Certain socialistic elements in Aus
tria are striving hard to prevent neu-
tralization but other influences are
anxious to see it effected as it wo,,l{,
give Austria projection similar to that
enioved by Switzerland
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-03-15
4 Five Year os,ar Job
Tunnel From England to France
Would be Big Under
taking.

London. March 1l.-Fiva years
would be required TO complete the pro-
posed tunnel under the English chan
mel from England to France, accotd-
ing to an authoritative estimate ':he
cost would be nearly one hundred
m;l>ion dollars.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-03-15
Albania Not Satisfied
Protests Made Against Appoint
ment of Pro-German.

salonik;-vigorous protest is being
made IN Albanian circles against the
designation of Turksan Paska. as Al
albanian Premier and Mehmed Bey. as
representative of the Albanian fcder-
alton in Europ TO submit the claims Of
Albanian to the peace conferencs. It
is declared they have maintained "su-
sp;cious relations with the Turks and
CeiuauS
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-03-15

Liberty Bonds brought victory We
tory Bonds and War Savings Stamps
bring the boys home.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-03-15
RIVER RHINE
T0BE MADE FREE
Open to Commerce of All Ma
tons Without Dis
elimination.
WILL BE CONTROLLED
BY A COA1ALISSION
Peace Conference Working Out
Plans for Use Of Kiel Canal
Also.

Paris. March 12-The recommen-
dation that navigation Of the
Rhine be opened to all nations with
out discrimination was made N the
report to the peace conference today
by the commission on international
regulation of waterways, railways an1i
ports It is suggested that The Rhias
be conrolled by a commission similar
to the Danube commission.
The status Of the Kiel canal will
be settled by the commission on the
basis of freedom Of use for all ma
tons for merchant vessel Or warshipS
in times Of peace. Tie canal would
continue under German OWNERSHIP
nd ono..o+:or
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-03-15
Popular Authoress Dead.

New York, March 11.-Amelia +.
Barr. authoreSs, died here last night
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-07-26
WILSON To HOLD
FRENCH TREATY
TILL AF TER TRIP
Will Make Explanatory
Address to Senate In
Submitting Pact.

Washington. July 25.-President VIII
son does not now plan to present the
defensive treaty with France to the sem
ate until after he returns from his tour
of the country. This statement was
made at the White House.
When the president presents the
treaty he will accompany it with an ex-
planatory address to the senate. No
statement was made at the White House
with regard to charges in the senate
yesterday that the president violated q
section of the treaty by not presenting
it simultaneously with the reay Of
Versailles.
Indications were that the president
would start on his westward trip about
August 10. altho it was made clear this
was tentative and that the exact date
would depend upon developments during
the next fortnight.
The president paid an unexpected call
on Secretary Baker in the state. war
and navy building just before noon. He
did not communicate his intention to
White House attaches and crossed the
street from the White House unattended.
After comforting half an hour with
Mr.. Baker, the president called on Sec
retary Lansing. remaining about ten
minutes He then returned to the
White House. There was no intimation
as 10 what matters he had discussed
with the secretaries.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-07-26
EIGH7-HOUR DAY CRUX
OF ELECTRIC RAILWAY
DISTRESS, SAYS EXPERT

labor union representatives will be heard.
Dr. Thomas Conway, Jr., of the Uni
versty of Pennsylvania, occupied much
of today's session discussing labor costs.
which he said were bound to go higher.
"The electric railways are face face
with a world wide demand for an eight
hour day" DR.. Conway said. ''The grant
ing Of this demand would mean very
material increase in operating costs"
w. L. Greed Of San Francisco. the
fist witness from the Y'acific coast, de-
clared that because of high operating
costs the lines in San Francisco district
had lost interest in competition.
I'VE are losing money on every pas
senger we carry" he said, "and the
fewer passengers we carry the less
money we will lose"
what can this commission do?" he
was asked.
We'll, since you have no fixing
authority. l think the best thing is to
tell the truth to the public and educate
it to the real situation in the electric
railway industry
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-07-26

In answer to an inquiry from Ireat
Falls officials of the American Society
Of Equity an opinion favoring the legal.
ity of the use of emergency poor fund
warrants. as proposed in TIE Tribune
was rendered unofficially by Attorney
General $. {. Ford.
Officials of the Equity society called
Up Mr.. Ford and requested an opinion
yesterday afternoon. In stating bis be.
lief that the special legislature could
legally take such step Mr.. Ford said
to the Equity leaders that money for the
states increase Of the warrants wouio
probably come from the funds OF the
state land office.
Mr.. Ford later informed The Tribune s
Helena correspondent that ne wished ~
investigate the legal aspects of the plan
before making an official statement in
regard to it. se:
Indications are that the Equity offi-
Gals will accept the proposed plan as
one means of providing relief and that
they will urge it's adoption by the law
makers at the session which Will con-
vene in Helena Tuesday.
Plan for Funds Good.
President Sam Stephenson Of the
First National Bank Of Great FaIis,
indorsing The Tribune's plan, said:
~ should say that the first thing the
county commissioners should determine
i inst how far they expect to go IN
assisting the people who have suffered
from the drouth A large percentage OF
the sufferers are able bodied men who
can earn a living if furnished work. With
reference to these cases 1t should pc
the business of the county commissioners,
in so far as they can. to find work in road
building and other public work. me
will undoubtedly be real cases or cf-rltV
The county and other charitable o.s-in-
cations must cooperate and care for all
deserving cases.
"For the purpose Of providing funds
in either case | think the scheme out
lined by The Tribune, insofar as it does
not conflict with the constitutional pro
cesses Of the state, is good. | feel 1t
should be the policy of the state of Mon
tana to sell securities which it already
owns and to use the money for the pur-
chase of municipal and county warrants
and thus encourage public improvements
in the state Of Montana at this time
Praised by Yaeser.
Vice President Harry Yaeger Of the
Great Falls National bank. declaring the
plan advanced by The Tribune an excel
lent one, feasible and insuring prompt
action, said
'sThe scheme advocated by The Tri-
Dune is feasible and by its adoption
prompt action may be vaken, obviating
delays and technicalties in bond issues
Each county would judge OF its own
necessities and requirements. There
would not be the scramble for funds
which would undoubtedly FOLLOW state or
CONTINUED Page TwOD
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-07-26
j, s. ARMY ARRESTS
50 GERMANS IN PLOT
To BEAT AUCTIONS
Bribed Others Not to Bid and
Thus Bought Salvaged Ma
terial Cheap.

Coblenz. July 25.-(By The Associat-
cd Press Sixty Germans from Cologne,
Berlin and other cities were arrested
here. Tuesday. by army intelligence of
ficers in connection with an alleged plot
t., defraud the government of millions
auctions of army supplies.
Intelligence officers said the alleged
fraud was accomplished thru an organi-
zation, most of whose members now are
under arrest, that kept competitors from
bidding at auctions where salvaged army
material was sold.
American soldiers in plain clothes sent
into the crowds at auction sales, accord
ing to the officers. repeatedly were of
fered large sums of money not to bid
against members of the organization.
Material sold to members of the or
ganization, wherever possible. will not be
delivered.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-07-26

Washington, July 25.-Plans of demo
cratic members of the house war lnves-
tigating committee to attempt impeach-
ment of the majority committee report
censoring the war department for de-
laying sale OF surplus foodstuffs and
asking adoption of policy of immediate
distribution were blocked, today, by re-
publican committeeman.
BY a strict party vote, the democratic
request for reopening of hearings on
the food stocks was denied. The demo
cratic members had announced they
would attempt to disprove statements
contained in the report.
Simultaneous with their failure and
the direction, by the republican members,
that rule be asked for immediate
house consideration of the resolution
calling for policy Of sale at once to
the consuming public, the democrats
decided to submit minority report,
challenging the statements of the re
publicans.
Democrats Call Baker In.
Because of prospective argument Of
democrats that change in policy OF
sale would result in the foodstuffs
falling into the hands of specalators,
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-07-26
ARMY'S FOOD SURPLUS
BECOMES PARTY ISSUE
IN WAR INVESTIGATION

the republican committeeman today
amended their resolution to request the
ales to be made directly TO the consum-
ers.
Final committee action today. follow
ed long executive session at which
the democratic members, in asking the
re-opening of hearings. submitted a list
Of additional witnesses, including Secre-
tary Baker, aud other war department
officials. Voted down. the democrats de-
cided to include statements of the sug-
gested witnesses in their minority report;
Conferences had previously been held
by the democratic members headed by
Representative Flood, Virginia, with sew
erai war department officials, including
Secretary Baker, who denied 1t was his
policy 10 withhold the foodstuffs from
the democratic market and to protect
the interests which those products had
been purchased
Plan to Extend Fight.
Chairman Graham. after the con-
mittee meeting, asserted that such 4
nolicy existed and subsequent reports on
o.her subjects would be made by the
GO .nmittee to prove the policys appli-
caSion to various commodities as well
lContinued on Page Twol.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-07-26
FOREST FLAMES
MAY FORCE CALL
upon SOLDIERS
Situation at Worst and
Men and Rain Alike
Fail Fighters.

MIssouia, July 25.-Soldfers may
be called TO fight fires District
No. 1. of the forest service, ac-
cording to reports given out, to-
night, at headquarters here. The
situation has become alarming. and
It Is getting difficult to obtain men.
Governor Stewart, II Is said, has
been advised of the situation and
has taken under consideration the
matter Of holding soldiers in read.
ness for the call Of the forestry Of
flciaIs.
The forest fire situation in district
No. of the forest service was regarded
today, by officials ar the headquarters
as the worst it has been at any time
during the present season. The crews
that are now attempting TO control the
flames in the extremely dry forests ol
Montana and northern Idaho are max
ing little progress and officials here
have almost given up hopes of getting
any more men into the forests. Rain
they say. is the only hope.
Livestock Threatend.
One of the most serious fires in the
national forests Of the district at the
present time is the blaze on Swartz
creek. in the Missoula reserve. 1t is
spreading over much territory. 1t is es-
pecially bad on the Gilbert side ana
Continued on Page Two,
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-07-26

Washington, July 25.-The American
Electric Railway association, today, com
pleted the evidence it desired to present
to the federal Electric Railways com
mission appointed by President Wilson
to investigate the financial stress of
which companies thruout the country are
complaining
More than 30 witnesses were heard,
including operating officials, receivers
for bankruptcy boards, bankers, econo-
mists and manufacturers, virtually all
of whom agreed that the increased cost
of labor and maintenance had put the
electric lines in an embarrassing posi-
ton under their present restrictive fran
chises, prescribing a five-cent fare.
Many differences of opinion arose, how
ever, as to the best method of meeting
the situation, some urging increased
fares. others relief from taxation and a
few municipal ownership.
The commission adjourned until Aug
ust 4. when mayors, public officials in
terested in local transportation and
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-07-26
DENVER WILL OPEN
MUNICIPAL MARKET
WITH FOOD At COST
War Coal Yard Likely to Be Ex-
banded during Winter to Af-
ford Fuel Relief.

Denver. July 25.--Denver will have
n municipal food. meat and fuel market
and, perhaps, a number of such markets,
to cut the cost of living. The city ad-
ministration will begin an immediate in
vestigation to determine the feasibility
Of the plan.
The first step will be to purchase from
the war department several carloads of
canned goods, to be offered at cost. it
was announced. Any enterprise in which
the city will engage along this line will
be copied after Seattle's municipal fish
market plan. it was said.
Denver inaugurated municipal coal
ward during the war. This enterprise
will be enlarged next winter, if con-
ditions warrant, and coal retailed at
cost, Mayor Bailey said.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-07-26
Republicans Will Delay
Peace Treaty by Taking Up
Canal Pact With Colombia

Washington July 25.-Under present plans of republican
leaders, the treaty will be set aside temporarily for
consideration of the treaty between the United States and
Colombia proposing the latter of 100000 for
damages arising from American acquisition of the Panama
canal.
Chairman Lodge of the senate foreign relations commit
tee today the Colombian treaty would be taken by the
committee week. with plans for its immediate ratification
by Action the treaty has been urged by state
department officials.
It understood that agreement had been reached by
which the committee would eliminate the clause of the treaty
suggesting regrets to Colombia for partition of Panama
Republicans have held ratification of the treaty for
era years because of this clause and time the
of the damages to be paid Colombia reduced to
S15OOOOOO but consideration the elimination of the
gret clause original of $25000O0O restored
Chairman Lodge hopes to obtain ratification of the treaty
by the senate next week.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-07-26
ARMY IN SIBERIA
TOPR0TECTR R.R.
WILSON ASSERTS
Also Aims to Assure
Relief in Food; to Stay
Long as Needed.

Washington, July 2J.-President Will
son informed the senate, today, In re-
sponse to a resolution by Senator John
son, republican, California, that the pres
ence of American troops in Siberia was
vital element" in the restoration and
maintenance Of traffic on the Siberian
railroad and. under the agreement with
.Japan. thew could be withdrawn only
when the American railway experts op-
perating the road were withdrawn.
The president said Siberia could be
protected from a further period of
chaos and anarchy only by keeping the
railroad open and that, lacking essen
tials of life, the people there would be
looking to the United States and the
allies for economic assistance. This is
being extended and additional supplies
are to be sent forward.
Rowing Bands Menace Road.
Rowing bands having no connection
with any organized government in Rus
sia are menacing the railroad, the pres
ident said, and, consequently, its pro-
lection by the military is necessary.
American troops, he said, now are en-,
gagged in guard duty at Eladivostok and
around Verchne Udinsk. A small body
also is at Harbin
The original purposes of the Ameri-
can military expedition. Mr.. wilson
wrote, were twofold: The saving of the
Czecho- Slovak forces, and the steadying
of the efforts of the Russians at self
defense, or the establishment of law and
order. in which they might be willing to
accept assistance.
Major General Graves, commanding
the expedition of 5000 men. was speci-
fically directed not to interfere in Rus
sian affairs, the president said, but to
support, wherever necessary, John ii.
Stevens. American railway engineer,
who is carrying out the work of rehabil-
itating the Siberian railroad under the
direction of the inter-allied committee.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-07-26
CR0ATS START TO DESTROY ONE PEACE TABLE NATION
Wilson Hints at New, Shantng Deal Thru State Department
$3.50 LEAST WAGE
WOMAN CAN EXIST
UPON, IS RULING

Boston, July 25.-EstabIishing
$3.50 as the minimum weekly wage
for women workers In candy factor.
les, the Massachusetts minimum wage
con omission today announced that this
amount had been agreed upon as the
least on which seIf-supporting
woman could meet the cost Of living
and maintain herself In health.
The apportionment Of the Si2.50
wage was shown In an itemized bud.
get, which allowed 81 weekly for
board and lodging, S2.25 for clothing,
80 cents for recreation and SC for
"self.Improvement."
Other Items In the budget we're
Laundry, so cents; car fares, rs
cents; doctor and dentist, 30 cents:
church, II cents; newspapers and
magazines, 10 cents; vacation, 40
cents; savings and insurance, 30
cents; Incidentais, Is cents.