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The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-03-18
TUESDAY. MARCH Is. 1919.
Decentralization or TROOPS.

DEMOBIl.l .lLAllON OF TROOPS.
There is more than possibility
tina, we are demob.lizing our troops
and war-like preparations with TOO
srear speed. saws the State. We
refers. of course. TO all associated
powers of the war. and not to this
country alone" The point is made
by the State that every now and
then an uslv report comes from Ger
many. or an ugly situation arises
which might develop into some.
thing recurring an armed force of
some proportions on the part of the
allies. Perhaps the State is right,
but we suspect its fears are ground.
less. Germany. when well-organized
and in lighting shape nad TO oui, to
save its skin and Germany disor.
sanized, can do nothing The an.
a-chis,ic and Bolsheyistic ideas
cropping up now and then in Ger
many. of course. ought TO be
Knocked into a cooked hat in one
way or another. and force OF
American and allied troops under
arms would serve as preventive
measure Of desired strength Boil
shevism may increase when 5000
miles Is put between the Amer.cs n
soldier and the scenes OF action and
good number of miles between the
British, and French troops and the
center OF Berlin, and the armies OF
all reduced to minimum strength.
bu' Germanys bluns are every one
quite plainly marked Made in Ger.
many ana are recognizable any.
where This Is one: The State
. says;
Two days ago it was reported
Through Zurich Switzerland. that
the German cabinet and government
had decidedly D,animousIv, nor -
submit TO further coercion ON the
mart of the allies
YESTERDAY We Iearned that rayo
tiations Of tho armistica commission
st S,a had haan hr,ka, oN t.,s,sa
the Germans had rejected the de-
ynan5 of the allied commfssiop s,-
,be immediate unconditional sur-
render Of the German mercna,,
fee, The Germans rerlied WIN .,
counter n-onossl or demand tba,
the surrepder would no, he made
unless food he Sent IN return for ne
saizura ~ the sb;rs -, ava,;- .
at Paris the sunreme connci, maral,
gave ont po,ice tba. the regor,.
tions had hean broken off
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-03-18
THE FRONTAL LAST.

CWrien by Major Sinkler Mannns % rho T.
ahy 's'h DIVISION who killed the Meuse Nov
D. SS He was of Governor South Carolina and
member OF the ri,as oau,
was published in The Stars and Stripes OF Feb 14)
Now am free and give and nav
Not stinting one for other debts
My debts these: To smile frepdIv shou
On all about too close oth play
To say to ali the could sav
And miss the silence which my friends would know:
To heed the clock that licked me TO and fro
TO hI-done tasks long-drawn, diluting day
nu' no" l am come to wide, free space
OF easy breath, where nv straight road ao,. "a
Ana all my debts are funded in place
To one debt though the figures noun, ~. -
My debts are one my foe before my face
shall not mind the paying when die
sINK.ER MANNING.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-03-18

convention in the history of the
South Carolina federation.
Your friend and co-worker,
CMrs. Leroy Lena Jones Springs,
p-~ciic:.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-03-18
Bonus Applies to :. 4. T. c.

Miss Eta skipper requests The
News 10 state that the bonus of $50
to discharged soldiers and sailors
applies also to the S. A. T. C. boys.
and they are entitled to IL under the
same regulations as the soldiers.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-03-18
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,

County of Lancaster-ss.
Before me came Geo w. Williams, Cashier of
the above named bank. who. being duly sworn,
says that the above and foregoing statement IS
a true condition of said bank. shown by the
books of said bank
GEO. w. WILLIAMS,
Sworn to and subscribed before this 10th
day of March, 1919
H. T. CANNON
Notary Public S. c.
Correct Attest:
LEROY SPRINGS,
WADDY c. THOMSON,
l.. c. PAYSEUR,
Directors
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-12
REPRESENTATIVE MANN
 PAIRED WITH BLACKMON

Washington, June u.-(SpeciaL )-Repre- sentative James R. Mann. best parlia- mentarian and ablest debater on the re- publican side of the House, is apparently deeply wounded that his party, at the dictation of the chairman of the national committee, Will Hays of Indiana, caused his defeat for the speakership.
 Sometime ago he arranged a general pair with Representative Blackmon of Alabama and disappeared. His friends have known for sometime that he was in very wretched health. They fear that his hurt at what may be considered the ingratitude of his party. which he ably led against the democratic majority and which when able to give him the honor to which he was in direct line of success sion, refused, will result seriously.
 On all party questions Mir. Blackmon announces his position and explains that he is prevented from voting on account of his pair with MT. Mann In other days MT, Mann leader of the republicans, was paired with MT. Underwood, leader of the democrats. It is not known why he selected MT. Blackmon rather than MT. Clark or MT. Kitchin, either of whom would have been glad to serve him.
 As is generally known. the republicans elected MT. Gillette of Massachusetts rather than MT. Mann of Illinois, speak CT. because their national leaders con sidered MT. Mann too conservative in a day when radicalism seems rampant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-12
BARAK ON ZION COMMONWEALTH
Zionist ArOuses Inter est in the Palestine
 Movement

Yehudah Barak, representing the Zion Commonwealth, Inc. is having a busy time since his arrival in Birmingham. The address he gave last Sunday al Knesseth Israel synagogue aroused a great deal of interest among the local Jews. The result was that last Monday he was called on to give more details of the Zion Commonwealth. Inc. before an audience at the Hebrew institute.
 Yesterday MT, Barak spoke before a gathering of business men at a lunch con a the Tutwier hotel This evening Mr, Barak will address a public meeting at Bessemer at the Hatikwah club rooms. Friday evening during the regular Sab oath services MT. Barak will speak at Temple Enlanu-El. Sunday evening, S:S0 o'clock, Mir. Barak will address once nore a public meeting at Knesseth Israel synagogue.
 The purpose of the Zion Commonwealth, Inc, as explained by Mir. Barak. the force, energy and noble sacrifices of fered by the men behind that gigantic and very hopeful undertaking. are at tracing the attention of American Jewry and everywhere a hearty response of full cooperation and devotion is coming forth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-12
Democrats UrgeLeague
 Of Nations as Basis
 For Coming Prosperity
Republicans Will Claim It Is Possible European Nations Will Ratify and Be at Peace With Germany, While
 United States Is Still in State of War
By HUGH ". ROBERTS

Italy vote to ratify. the United States they contend, would be left Thigh and dry in state of war.
 It is their argument that the Presi- dent is using force to secure the adop- ton of the League of Nations It is their point that the President. first of all, incorporated the constitution of the league in the peace treaty in order that the Senate might be denied the right to debate the document at great length.
 A study of the Senate's attitude to- wards the League of Nations and the treaty of peace reveals what is termed an ugly situation. In all probability, England, France and Italy, which can not make separate treaties, will immedi- ately ratify the treaty just prepared. For them, the war will be over. The United States. however. cannot immed- lately ratify the treaty, for the Senate, with the President must make peace So that, technically speaking, the United States will possibly be at war with Ger many longer than either of it's allies.
 The republicans of the Senate, ap- parently anxious to continue their game of politics in the guise of labor for the country and future generations of the country, are determined to defeat the League of Nations even if their effort should result in the rejection of the treaty. Democrats are sanguine that the country will force the Senate rapidly to act. Conservatives, however, are inclined to think it possible for the republicans to hold up proceedings for such long time that business conditions will be greatly disturbed. and the United States will find it necessary to treat with Ger
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-12
Hundred Thousand Vote
 Offer To Close Soon
Candidates in Great Automobile Contest Making Extra ordinary Efforts Now to Win Place Near the Top and Give Them Winning Start Toward Getting One of the 10 Fine Cars-Big
 Value of $3O.OO Clubs

tories from which they come, and are completely equipped
 With these little facts in mind. candi- dates all over the Birmingham district are exultantly sweeping ahead, eagerly grasping the timely chance that now beckons them, to make rapid strides in vote gathering.
 RULES TO OBSERVE
 It is essential that candidates observe the importance of ascertaining whether the subscriptions they obtain are old or new These can easily be defined, for new subscriber is one who was not talk ing The Age-Herald at the time the cam paign commenced. When the stubs are sent in, 1t is we'll to go over each care fully, and see that each stub is marked correctly either "old" or new, as the case may be. In all cases where old subscriptions are intentionally marked new, the votes applying thereon will be forfeited by the candidates.
 The correct address is another inpor- tant feature that some candidates are apt to overlook The Age Herald aims to give it's subscribers prompt and efficient service, yet 1t cannot do this where the name, street and number, whether north. south, east or west, etc, have been partly omitted. Always be sure that the blanks are filled properly.
 Where the subscription is to start at some future date, it is all right to spe cify the date on the stub. All other sub scriptions, however, are either old ones, where service is now heiylg given, or it is assumed that service Is to start at once. In these cases 1, Is not necessary to place a date for starting on tn. stubs The date line appearing thereon Is merely record of when the receipts nas given
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-12

Washington, June 11.-(Special )-When the treaty of peace, containing the League of Nations, is before the Senate, democrats will offer a practical argu- ment for it's immediate ratification.
 t will he contended that the official end or the war will be followed by a business revival throughout the nation. by the dawn of the nations most pros porous day; that too great delay midst parlous business conditions might pre- cipitate financial panic
 Republicans are preparing to -ombat that argument by a contention that England, France and Italy might make peace with Germany, resume business re- lations with Germany, and get a start on the United States in matters of com merce.
 In other words, they are preparing to exert themselves towards the adoption of programme which would permit the United States to make a separate peace with Germany. They contend that under the agreement, three-fourths of the coun- tries making the treaty may ratify the treaty. Should England, France and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-12
AGED 75, NEGRO
 PLEADS GUILTY TO
 MURDER CHARGE

John Zeigler. negro, plead guilty to murder in the first degree before Judge F. Lloyd Tate, supernummery judge, yesterday and was sentenced to life imprisonment in the penitentlary' Judge Tate sentenced him at once.
 Ziegler admitted that he shot and killed Andrew Chambless. about April 12. 1919. He stated that he had started over to neighbours house and met Chambless who drew pistol. He claimed that he then shot him. The negro. Ziegler, claims that he is 75 years old and that he has been digging coal for 26 years. He will probably De sent to the penitentiary the latter part of this week to begin serving his sen- tence. He stated that he was not in good health.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-12

sentiment On the other hand I always found them responsive and appreciative.
 Hundreds of communities, however, are too poor to provide, unaided, ade- quate educational advantages for their children, and it is these districts that the D. A R. are attempting to assist The two schools which they have already aided in establishing; one in Etowah county and one in St Clair county, suf- flee to convince that their efforts are worth while.
 "I can but regret that the people of Alabama did not 25 years ago realize the great importance of educat ting her boys and girls, perhaps the thousands of our men who were called into the army unable to read or write, thus handi- capped from the standpoint of the com fort of writing a letter home, would have been spared I trust we will put forth every effort possible to build well for the men and women of tomorrow"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-12

T believe" said Mrs. W. J. Yielding. formerly Miss Ether R. Foster, If the people of Birmingham could only reai- ize the conditions, from an educational standpoint, that exist in sections of prac- tically every county in the state, the D. A. R.s would have difficulty in supply ing the demand for flags Saturday, so eager would everybody be to help the thousands of boys and girls who are not having a chance.
 While I was state field representa- tive of the Alabama Illiteracy commits sion, 1 was often called into the byways and hedges of our state and thus had an opportunity, yea more than an op- portunity-a great privilege of coming in personal touch with those who had been and were being deprived of the advant- ages of an education, and contrary to the idea of a great many people never one time did I encounter a spirit of re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-12
COLONEL SCREWS MAY REM AIN IN ALABAMA

Washington, June n.-(Special.)-Col W. P. Screws. who commanded the fla nous 167th regiment of the Rainbow di- vision in France, will oe retained per manently in Alabama as officer in charge of the reorganization of the national guard, if plans of Senator Underwood are successful.
 The senator has had this matter up with the general staff for several days. General Frank Mcintyre, Alabamian, member of the staff, is much interested in Colonel Screws, and is hopeful that satisfactory arrangements can be com pleted. Final decision will be rendered on the return of the Secretary of War from West Point. Colonel Screws was in charge of national guard work in Ala bama when the trouble with Mexico came to head.
 Representative Dent is rendering assist ance in the plans on foot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-12
REPUBLICANS GIVEN
 JOLT BY LOS ANGELES

Washington, June 1.-CSpecial.) )-The re- publicans, in an effort to get their ten acles into every portion of the body pol itic are not stopping even at municipa! affairs. Senators Lodge and Shoot en- deavored to elect the mayor of the nomi- nally republican city of Los Angeles. They failed The democratic candidate was successful by a majority of 15,OO0
 Senator Thomas of Colorado. when the unusual case was explained by Senator Pnelan of California. moved that the Senate give to Senators Lodge and Shoot vote of thanks.
 Senator Phelan said: "A member of this body, holding a high and distinguished commission, undertook to instruct the people of my state in the political sub division, and the very important one, of Los Angeles, as to how to vote. Of course. we resented it as an intrusion because the occasion to which 1 refer was a municipal election, and all our chartered cities sacredly hold to the right to determine their local affairs by and for themselves. will read the in structions'
 He then read the following telegram
 Senator Lodge joins me in the hope that every republican will support the repub- 1ican candidate for mayor in the coming election, Don't let this administration point to Los Angeles as a democratic city a year hence, when the national campaign is on. The nation is republican. We hope Los Angeles will be-
 He then resumed: "I received just now from the secretary of the democratic county committee this telegram:
 M. P. Snyder elected mayor of Los Angeles. All papers concede his election by 15,000.'
 "Mr Snyder mentioned in the tele- gram is a democrat
 It was then that Senator Thomas said: MT. President, I hope the senator, be- fore he takes his seat will offer reso- lution extending our thanks to the sen ator from Utah (Mr. SmooD for his ser vices in behalf of the democratic party in Los Angeles"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-12
HURLEY WILL RECEIVE
 MORILIANS WEDNESDAY

Washington, June 11.-(Special. )-Chair- man E. N. Hurley of the emergency fleet corporation will receive Mobile delega- ton next Wednesday and hear arguments as to why Mobile should be preferred to New Orleans as the gulf terminus for the American merchant marine soon to be esta ablished. As all Alabama Is deeply concerned in the project, it is understood that the Mobile delegation will be aug mented by men from Birmingham. The proposed marine will ply between the gulf ports and Valparaiso and other ports on the western coast of South America in a general system connecting all United States ports with those of South American republics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-12
ALABAMA VISITORS
 IN WASHINGTON

Washington, June 11.-(Special.)-A. c. Crowder and Mrs. Crowder are visitors to Washington MT. Crowder is attend ing conferences regarding the continued disposal of war savings stamps.
 w. F. Feagin, superintendent of educa- tion of Montgomery county, is in Wash ngton, endeavoring to secure trucks of the army surplus for use in Montgomery county school work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-12

priatione for their home districts, and sometimes there is considerable vote trad ing in regard to such appropriations, re- sulting frequently in many unnecessary bills being passed The name is said to have originated with rural members who were reminded of the way farmers kill their hogs in the fall and put the pork away in barrels. all urging their neigh bors to come in for little free pork once in a while.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-12
Dunklee Leaves Tutwiler
 and Goes to California

A. H. Dunklee left last night for Los Angeles California, where he will be in charge of one of the larger hotels.
 MT. Dunklee has been chief clerk at the Tutwiler hotel several years and Is one of the most popular hotel men in the country, having been connected with some of the leading hotels in the country.
 He will be succeeded by Ray Brooks who has been night clerk and C. James has been promoted from cashier to night clerk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-12
President Palmer Coming

President William P Palmer, of the American Steel and Wire Company, and his official staff will arrive in Birming ham early this morning for the pur- pose of making an inspection of the company's plant at Fairfield.
 They will spend the day here and at Fairfield and probably leave for the north tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-12

Fork barrel'' is the name applied to three large appropriation bills-pensions, public buildings and rivers and harbors. Often toward the end of session of Con- gress, members begin to look for apro-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-12

Today the candidates in the Age-Her- aids great automobile and prize cam paign are confronted with but 10 days in which they may take advantage of the unexampled opportunities to establish their vote standing on firmer basis, one that will place them decidedly to the fore in the ultimate distribution of 10 attrac- tive automobiles and 40 ether valuable prizes The special offer of 100000 extra votes on each 5000 club of new subscrip- tions closes Saturday, June Fist
 These 10 days will show, if reports are to be credited, that aggreSsiveness ana aptitude are distinctive characteristics Of the young men and women who are par ticipating in The Age-Herald's cam paign Just as was originally announced, no bigger special vote offer will be forth coming.
 New candidates are finding this offer to be an excellent means of gaining in few hours as many votes as any or tue older contestants have That explains why so many contestants have entersu only in the last few days. and are stlii continuing to come h.
 For those who have thus far made no arpreciai,le gain in their vote standing. this offer should appeal strongly. In ao- dition to all the regular votes that are given on each separate subscription. club of enough new subscriptions to TO- tai sSo will entitle the candidate to loo'- OO0 additional votes. To get up one or these clubs is but few hours effort among friends and relatives, and no nm 1t is placed on the number of clubs that may be turned In.
 ENTHUSIASM GROWS
 Enthusiasm continues to just pupple over everywhere--in every nook and cor ner of The Age-Herald territory, ana IL is one grand scamper for subscriptions Incidentally many take occasion to re- mark anent the offer. Said one of the new entrants in the campaign: Why, didn't experience bit of trouble m reaching the top of the vote column. You give so many votes on subscriptions that it ought to be perfectly easy for any candidate"
 That's what this offer is; a chance to move quickly from the bottom to the ton. all at the cost of only little en- ergy and persistency.
 The matchless array of 10 autos IS worth every effort that Is put forth to win them. The Age-Herald has, with care, purchased cars that are particularly adapted to the comfort and convenience of the young men and women who will later become their owners. In every sense, the automo- piles are the very last word of the fac-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-12

many single-handed, or ratify the pres ent proposed treaty after it's allies have gained the commercial advantages of perfect peace.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-12

If we were that kind of a store, you'd be willing to dig down two dollars deeper and give us $8.5O for them.
 But we bought so many for our three stores that we can sell lem for the small sum mentioned and give you the saving thus accruing. Score another one for our three store buying ability.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-12

Main 558
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-07-10
MEXICO GIRL MARRIED HERE.
Miss Jewel Scruggs and John c.
Christy, Married Tuesday.

Miss Jewel Scruggs, of West Love
street, was married to John C. Christy,
of Moberly, Tuesday evening at eight
o'clock at the Methodist parsonage BY
the Rev. c. V. Lanius.
Just returned from service in France.
Mrs. Christy is a very attractive
and popular girl. She has lived IN
Mexico for several years. Mr..
Christy has just returned from thir-
teen months service in France He
was in the 54th Engineers. He has
been in the army fourteen months,
only being in camp nine days before
he was sent to the embarkation port.
This marriage is the elimination of
an engagement which started about
the time Mr.. Christy left for camp.
The young couple intend to remain IN
Mexico for a time although it is not
known wheter they will reside per-
manentIy or not as Mr.. Christy has
accepted a position as brakeman on the
Wabash Railroad out of Moberly.
The Ledger Joins their many friends
in wishing them much happiness.