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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-07-30
Fight on Palmer
Friends of Alien Enemies Try
ing to Discredit Man Who
Broke Up German Trade
Conspiracy

Washington, July pa. Mitchell
subcommittee, today renewed his fight
for senate confirmation of his noni-
nation as attorney general and again
Vigorously defended his administration
as. alien property custodian. He re-
piled to charges of improper admin
istration of alien enemy property.
made by Harold Remington, New
York lawyer, and Leslie S. Kennard,
an Indiana attorney. holding a posi-
ton in the alien property custodian S
Office
Mr.. Remington, appearing before
the committee in person, declared that
as. the department OF justice must
pass on many acts and claims of the
alien property custodian's office. Mr..
Palmer's appointment as attorney gen
eral was highly improper.
General charges of improper ad-
ministration are made by Mr.. ken
nard in a statement recently submit
ted to the committee by Senator New,
Republican, and answered today by
Mr.. Palmer. who presented ans affl-
davit from Mr.. Kennard repudlatlng
his previous statement. Mr.. Palmer
stated that Mr.. Kennard after max
ing his repudiating affidavit before
officers of the property custodian had
promised to appear before the COM
mittee, but could not be located to-
day.
Answering Mr. Remington's state
ment that the attorney general must
pass on claims of owners AMI credi-
tors of enemy property seized by the
alien property custodian, Mr.. Palmer
argued that justice of the claims
could not be decided by the attorney
general, but must be determined 5v
the federal courts in regularly ins.l-
tuted legal proceedings. In reply 20
Mr.. Remington'S assertion that MI.
Falmer's construction of the custod-
ian's powers were erroneous. the at
torney general replied that these pow
ers had. been upheld in every federal
court in which they had been tested.
Mr.. Palmer declared there was
nothing inconsistent in this jurisdic-
ton OF claims for property made
against the alien property custodian.
Declaring that he had never passed
ON a single claim, as such matters
were handled by subordinatcs, Mr..
Palmer added:
Besides, these claims must be set
tied by legislation of congress after
peace is proclaimed. have no doubt
that congress will provide the ma
chinery to prevent men from occupy
ing inconsistent positions
Senator Sterling, Republican. South
Dakota, insisted. however, that there
was some delicacy of ethics in the
Referring to the statement of Mr..
Kennard. Mr.. Palmer said he had
learned that Horace Stillwell of An
derson, Ind, an uncle Of Kennard.
had had Senator New present Ken
nards statement of the committee in
executive session. Kennard was said
by the attorney geenral to be an "in-
conspicuous $4,000 clerk" in the Gus
todian's office and not in a position to
have information bearing on his
charges"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-07-30

(a) Those men who served as en-
listed men in hte United States Army
or in the organized militia of the seg-
eral States Or the District Of Colun-
bia. since April 6. 1917. and have been
honorabIy discharged. may, within six
months after July IL. 1919. or if dis
charged subsequently, to July 1, 1919,
within six months after such dis
charges, enlist in the National Guard
for a period OF one year and may re-
enlist for like periods.
CD All other qualified men Shall
be enlisted for a period Of one year.
or for period Of three years. IN
each organization the proportion OF
one-year enlistrents to three-year
enlistments shall be in the proper
ton of one to two and in determining
this proportion all enlistments made
under (a) will be excluded. This pro-
portion of one to two applies only to
enlistments. The requirements OF
law are met if enlistments in each
organization are maintained in the
proper ratio. regardless Of subsequent
changes.
(c) On and after January II, 1920.
all enlistments for a period of one
year will be counted against the pro-
portion of 1-3 authorized for that
period in any organization. provided
that reenlistments. from soldiers i'll
the classes specified in paragraph |
(a) including enlistments made with
in six months Of discharge will be eX-
cluded from this proportion.
Cd The term organized militia of
the several States as used in the
above paragraph. is held to mean
military organizations recognized as
organized militia by the State, terri
torial or district authorities.
(e) The enlistment i'll the National
Guard for periods Of one and three
wears carries with it no Obligations 20
serve in the National Guard reserve.
60 Enlisted men in the Natiopal
Guard Of the several States serving
on July II. 1919, under contracts pro
viding for a six year period Of enlist
ment, three years in an active organ
ization and the remaining three years
in the National Guard reserve, shall
be afforded at any time an opportun-
ity to enlist for one or three year
periods. and upon entering into new
contract of enlistment for a period OF
three years under this authority, shall
lshe given credit for the period served
under the old enlistment contract and
the previous enlistment shall in such
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cases and with the consent Of the en-
listed man be Cancelled
CD The provisions Of the act OF
congress approved July II. 1919, rela-
tive to the proportion Of one and
three year enlistments. are manda-
tory. At inspections for federal REG
ognition the inspecting officer will
check the enlistment papers and fed
eral recognition will not be extended
unless the enlistments are il proper
proportion in the organization under
going inspection.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-07-30
House Plans Probe
Will Investigate Shipping Board
and Fleet Corporation

Washington. July 24.-The house
today adopted a resolution providing
for the appointment of a special COM
mittee to investigate activity Of the
shipping board and emergency feet
corporation with the view of deter
mining how $3.250, ,000,0 900 appropri-
ated by congress was expended.
Republicans contended that vast
sums of money had been inetficiently
spent Democrats said the investiga-
ton would disclose that slanderous
statements made about the shipping
board were without foundation.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-07-30

New York, July 25.-The strike OF
aerial mail pilots, which went into eff
feet this morning, has been called OF
pending conferences in Washington To-.
morrow between Second Assistant
Postmaster General Praeger and rep!
resenttaives OF the strikers. it Was
announced tonight by Superintendent.
Stanton, of the Eastern postal division,
prior to mis- departure for Washington
i'm an airplane.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-07-30

Paris. July 26.-Fourteen senators
from AIsace-Lorraine will sit in the
French parliament, it was announced
by Rene Viviari. president of the
cham Der Of deputies of the peace com-
mission at the meeing Of the commits
sion this afternoon. In accordance
with French electoral laws Alsace-
Lorraine With a population Of a nai!-
lion and eight hundred thousand
would have twenty-four deputies.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-07-30

Mr.. George G.. Palmer. Of Carter
vile WAS in city on business Friday.
Mr.. Palmer who is the owner Of Du-
oc Hog Farms at Cartcrsville is ar
ranging for sale Of fine hogs early
in September. The Duroc herd at
Cartersville is one of the largest and
probably the finest in the Southeast
ern States. The pre.lier herd boar OF
the farm has an international repnta-
ton and has won prizes at the great
hog shows Of the middle west.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-07-30

according to report made to the
Austrian government by the police OF
Vienna which was based on secret
documents found at the Hungarian
embassy in Vienna, the Hungarian
ambassador expended no less than
sixty million kronen for the purpose
of bringing about a revolution.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-07-30

London, July 26.--The extent of
propaganda Of soviets in Vienna to
bring about a revolution in German
Austria is shown by an article in The
Rerlingske T'idende of Copenhagen.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-07-30
United War Work
Pledges Unpaid
Speed Up Week From July 2S
TO August a.

Atlanta, Ga. July 25.-Nearly two
nnillion dollars pledged last November
te the United War Work campaign in
the South has not yet been paid in.
Unless the people who promised this
sam pay it during ..Speed-up Week, ;"
July % to- August 4, the work of the
seven welfare organizations, including
the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton, Young Women's Christian Asso-
citation, National Catholic War Coun-
scil 9K Of CO Jewish Welfare Board,
War Camp Community Service, and
American Library Association, par
siNpatirg inskae campaign must be Sc
riousiYa 80 an d. thousands of
soldiers ssa suffer there
by.
This was pointed out today by R.
H King, direcor OF collections for the
Bnited War Work Campaign in the
Sputheast,sin giving out definite figures
on the status of the situation that has
caused Cleveland H Dodge, national
treasurer, to declare that he has on
hand enough funds to run the sew
en- organizations only until August
Isl.
The South has not been worse than
other sections of the country in it's
percentage of collections. said Mr..
King. but he is hoping that in the
aSpeed-up Week Campaign" it will not
fan below other sections in making
good its pledge and enabling the work
of the welfare orga niZations to con-
tinue.
Mr.. King states that the seven
States in this partment-Mississipp
Alabama. Tennessee. South Carolina.
Florida, Georgia and North Carolina
SHOW grand total Of collections
amounting to $9,686,946. But there
is still 81 1,842.S12.s8 uncollected, and
this money is needed at once if the
men who fought and suffered for
America are to be comforted and
cared for until Rehabilitation as they
were comforted and cared for when
their hardships were at their height.
1T should bring touch Of shame to
those who have not paid their pledges
to note that next to the State OF MIS-
issippi, which shows the highest per-
centage Of collections in the South
east. ii was the army and navy divls-
ion composed of soldier and sailor
subscribers. in the United War Work
Campaign which did the best work in
making good on its promise. Pledging
$123.496. the soldiers and sailors VINO
! had to win the war while other folks
sawed at home, paid s104.96S.66 of
their pledge. record Of S$ per cent
collected.
The figures on the States speak for
themselves. They follow:
States Pledged Uncollected
sfississippi .s5s6.So3.o0 s92.66o.1S
q, hama 847415.O0 190.68142
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-16
Congress Believes Vote
of Thanks Is Sufficient
For General Pershing
BY Associated Press.

Washington. Sept. 16.--opposition
OF several members. privately ex-
pressed. caused House leaders to
abandon the proposed gift of a sword
to General Pershing. Republicans and
democrats were among those oppos-
Ing an appropriation Of 10000 for
the sword. contending that a vote Of
thanks to the general, his officers ana
men. vas sufficient.
AfIer the decision was made Chair
man kahh. of Ale Military Commit
tee, offered the resolution OF thanks.
which was adopted. Representative
schaH. Independent. Minnesota. cast
ing the only dissenting vote. 1t then
went to the Senate. The resolution
says:
The thanks of the American peopIe
and of Congress of the United States
are due. and are hereby rendered, to
General John J. Pershing, for his
highly distinguished service as COM
mander-in-chief of the A. z. r. in
Europe and to the officers and men
under his command for their unwayer-
Ing duty and valor throughout the
war" - = -
No mention of the sword was made
on the floor.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-16
Halt of U. S. Tanks Put
Out of Action in First
Day of Argonne Battle
BY Associafsd Prsss.

Washington, Sept. 16.-The ave--
age life of a tank in battle va,
Iorty-seVen days, and nearly half Of
the American fleet of seventy-eirlt
were put out of action the first ,iay
or the Argonne battle. Brieadier
General Samuel B. Rockenbaeh.
TANK corps commander, has dis
closed these figures to the Senate
Military Committee in urging con-
tinued development of tanks. point
ing out that despite damage 10 the
tanks, casualties among the crews
In August, 1917, he said. tic
United States had no tanks, but oh
taihed 100 from the French in sep
tember. In the st. Mihiel fightinr
All French. British and American
tanks took part. In the Areonne.
while the American fleet Of seventy
eight was reduced to forty-eight the
second day and to twenty-four ulti-
mately, only six were hit by shells
At one time plans were consid-
cred for equipping taxicabs with
tin covers" lacking tanks, General
hockenbach said, as it was known
the enemy would surrender when
they hove in sight, 80 great was the
fear of tanks, sS
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-16
Overman Asks For
Treaty Ratification and
League Covenant

Washington, Sept. 10. - Ratifica-
ton of the Peace Treaty and it's
League of Nations Covenant was
urged to-day by Senator Overman,
Democrat, of North Carolina, one of
the administration spokesman.
Until this Is DONE" he told the
Senate, there can be no peace, but
unrest, revolution. starvation and
anarchy will stalk up and down the
world, bringing in it's wake destruc-
ton of nations, social disorder,
wretchedness and finally the exter-
mination of the races of men,"
Senator Overman said he had
read the Treaty, heard it discussed,
studied 1t and thought 1t over and
determined sit is my duty to sup
port its ratification to meet the great
responsibility resting upon us and
aid in the completion of the victory
for which our boys fought and died.
"I do not believe the Senate will
refuse to ratify it," he added. "The
American people are behind it, and
after all our promises and pledges
and the prayers OF our people for
so years for peace. We cannot afford
from the standpoint of honor to de-
feat it."
"As TO Shantung," the Senator
said, I'VE can do absolutely nothing
at this time. the time for us to pro-
test was when Germany forced 1t
from China, 21 years ago. We can
do nothing except trust in the solemn
pledge made by Japan to President
Wilson to turn back Shantung to
China in reasonable time"
He denied that ''the sovereignty,
the integrity of our country and our
vital honor" would be affected by
ratification.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-16
Appointed Patrolman q.
He Refuses Because Of
More Wages Elsewhere

Mayor Keister announced In
Council to-day that Charles NJ.
Graeff, 2212 North Sixth street, ap-
pointed to become a city patrolman
and begin his duties yesterday, would
not accept the position because he
could secure more wages at the
manufacturing plant at which he
was employed. Mr.. Graeffs letter
withdrawing his first application was
read and filed.
James H. Long. 11O5 Cowden
street, was appointed by Council
In his place, to take effect at once,
only two names were on the civil
service eligible list but the Mayor
explained he was willing to accept
Mr.. Long, who had been in Army
service. Mr.. Graeff, whom he sue
ceeds, passed a perfect physical ex-
animation.
An ordinance authorizing Com
missioner S. F. Hassler to have a
water main placed in Bellevue road
from Eighteenth to Nineteanth
street was presented. The Ordinance
providing for paving Chestnut straet.
from Eighteenth to Nineteenth. vas
passed finally.
contract to pave Sprague street.
from Turner to Brensinger street
was approved. The Central Con-
structlon Company, the only bidder
Will do the work.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-16
Three Arrests Made
in Disorders in Protest
Against Zone Carfares
BY Associated Press.

Camden, N. j., Sept. 16.-Three
men were arrested to-day at the
New York Shipyard for disorder il
the protest against the zone trolley
fares. Two are charged with not
paying fares and he third with in
terfering with a mounted police-
man.
Yesterdays scenes at the Cam
den and Gloucester Shipyards were
repeated, with the exception that
less damage was done to the cars.
Windows were not broken, but
screens were ripped off by the men
who got out without paying as they
left. Ten thousand men were in the
criwd at the New York shipyard and
two Thousand at the Pusey and
Jones yard at Gloucester.
A dozen cars were attacked and
several motormen and spectors were
struck. Employees say that more
than seventy-five men have quit the
cars because of the trouble and the
extra wrk brought about by the
new system. There were not enough
crews to take out all the shipyard
cars, it was said, although officials
of the trolley company declare the
men are sticking to the cars.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-16
American Legion to
Welcome Every Man
Who Wore Uniform

Adjutant General Frank D. Beary
will be one of the speakers at the
big rally and mass meeting of Post
No. 81, American Legion, which is
to be held at the Courthouse on
Thursday evening at 8 o'clock.
Several other prominent Harris
burgers will be on the list of speak
ers but their names will not be an
nounced until tomorrow. Several
thousand service rHen went to the
ranks fom this city and at least a
thousand of them are expected to be
present at the meeting.
Differing from other war organi-
cations, the American Legion is for
soldiers both on this side and over
seas. The activities of the organiza-
ton will be carried on by wearers of
both white and gold striNes and SOL
diers, sailors and marines who went
from Harrisburg are not to think
that because they were unlucky
enough to have to stay on this side,
that they will have no part in the
formation and doings of the post.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-16
PHILADELPHIA PRODUCE

Philadelphia, Sept. 16.-Oats-High-
er; No. l white, 77h @7S; No. 2 white.
76h orc; No. 3 white. 75h Q76.
Butter-Higher; western choice ex-
% 66c.
Cheese-Lower; New York and Wis
consin. full milk, 30@31%c.
Potatoes Dull Penna. lower;
Penna. per 100 pounds, s2.4O@275.
Esgs~ Steady; nearby firsts. $500;
current receipts. $3.50; western eX-
ira firsts, 1920; western firsts, $3.50
1850; fancy selected packed. 61@63c.
Live Poultry-Firm; fowls, 32@36c;
broiling chickens not leghorns. $50
S6c; 1eghorns. 29@33c; roosters. 23@
24c: ducks. Pekin, 27@2Sc: Indian run
ners. 25@27c; spring ducks. csc.
Dressed Poultry-Firm; fowls fresh
killed, choice to fancy. 3S@39h C;
small size, 29@3Sc; spring ducks.
Long Island, 31@35c; broiling chick
western choice. 30@36c; spring ducks,
S2 a 35c; roosters, 25c.
Flour-Quiet; winter straight west
ern. new $10.10@10;40; winter straight
nearby. new $10@10.25; Kansas
straight. new 81 611.25; Kansas short
Phaeept Shtsf patent aew sd sp51E Ssw
s11.25Q11.75; spring first clear. old
Hay-Dull and easier timothy No.
l, $33@34; No. 2, $30@31; No. 8, $2S %
90; clover mixed hay, light mixed, $40
@31; No. 1, $1,000.
Bran-Lower. soft winter bran city
mills in 100 pound sacks: $50 per ton;
s45446.
Tallow-Dun: prime city loose,
15Mc: special loose, Ice; prime coun-
try, 14Ac; edible in tierces. 1s@19c.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-16
PUBLIC SALE OF FARMS
In Perry County

The following farms owned by
the Heirs of l.. G. Zimmerman,
will be offered mt Public Sale on
the premises,
FRI. & SAT-, SEPT. 1920
Fridny. Sept. 10, +. M.-Tract
No. 1-l88-acre farm In Penn
Township, 3 miles from Duncan
non, onc-hnlf mile from Linton's
Hill, on the DeIlviIIe Road, 125
acres clenr, II acres In rock oak,
white Onk and pine timber, much
of 1t rendy for market. House.
bank barn and other buildings, all
frame, in good repair. Plenty of
fruit.
Saturday, Sept. 20, 10 A. NJ
Tract No. 2-The "Homestead"
firm, ncnr st. SamuePs Church, on
the rond leading from Newport
to DOnnIIy's Mills. Over 118 acres.
30 of which nre In good young tim
ber. New house and barn and all
necessary outbuildings. In flne
condition. Excellent spring,
saturday, sept. 20, p. M. -
Tract No. 3-The Fleisher Farm,
In Pleasant Valley, 0 miles from
Newport, I mile from ,EIIiottsburg,
containing 200 acres cleared land
and about t1OS acres OF valuable
oak and pine timber. Mansion
house, tenant house, fine barn, hog
pens, wagon shed, etc. Good
spring Mt buildings and running
water in fields. Fine young Or
ehard, lots of fruit.
Terms-2O per cent. cash, bal
nnce April I, 1920, or Mortgage
arrangements for 30 per cent. of
purchase price can be made.
STANLEY y. ZIMMERMAN,
Steelton, Pm.
FRANK A. ZIMMERMAN,
Chnmbersburg, Pa. Attorneys-in-
Fact.
j. w. Benfer, AuctIOneer:
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-16
Many to Hear Lecture
on Abatement of Smoke

Manufacturers and others who
come in direct contact with the
smoke problem as 1t effects Harris
burg, are showing an unusual
amount of interest in the forthcom-
ing address of w. e. Porter, chief
of the bureau of smoke regulation
of Pittsburgh, who will be in Har-
risburg Friday, it was announced at
the Chamber of Commerce ofices
to-day.
Two illustrated addresses will
feature the smoke experts visit to
the city. He was brought here
through the efforts of the Smoke
Abatement Committee of the Har-
rtsburg Chamber of Commerce.
which is seeking solution to the
city's smoke problem.
At noon, Mr.. Porter will address
a luncheon meeting of the Chamber
membership in the Penn Harris
ballroom. In the evening, he will
address manufacturers and their en-
ployes at a meeting in Fahnestock
Hall, Second and Locust streets.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-16
Boy Runs Under Horse
and Is Fatally Hurt

Run over after he had darted
around an automobile in front of O
horse. and buggy about o'clock
yesterday, James Wilson, six years
old, son of James r. Wilson, 631
Camp street, died at the Polytechnic
Hospital. The accident is said 10
have been entirely unavoidable.
The horse and buggy was driven
by Charles Michaels, 1924 North
Twelfth, street. The little boy sud-
denly darted from the curb into
the path of the vehicle as it neared
the intersection of Sixth and Ok
ford streets.
Mr.. Michaels with another man
took the lad to the office of DIR. Z.
II. Rickert, 2423 North Sixth street,
who later sent him to the Poly
clinic Hospital.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-16
LEGAL NOTICES
CHARTER NOTICE


NOTICE is hereby given that an
application will be made to the Gov
ernor OF Pennsylvania on Wednesday,
the nrst day of October. 1919. under
the Act OF Assembly. entitled "An act
10 provide for the Incorporation and
regulation of certain corporations"
plements thereto. for the charter of
an intended corporation to be called
batteries Service Corporation, the
character and object of which is buy
ing. selling and dealing in automo-
piles and other motor vehicles, auto
mobile electrical equipment and bat
teries and all accessories and parts
thereof and service rendered in con-
nection Herewith and such other
business as may be properly connect
ed herewith, and for these purposes
to have. possess and enjoy all the
rights. benefits and privileges OF said
Act of Assembly and the supplements
thereto.
JAMES H. CRAIG.
Solicitor
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-16

In the Court of Common Pleas OF
Dauphin County, 242 March Term
1919. In Divorce.
Jane NJ. Goodman vs.. Harry E
Goodman. alias Harry e. Good.
To Harry Il. Goodman, alias Harry
e. Good, respondent:
You are hereby notified that testi-
mony in the above stated case will be
heard before the Honorable the
Judges of the said Court on Monday
October 81, 1919, at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
at the Courthouse, in the City OF
Harrisburg. Dauphin County, Pennsyl-
vania. when and where you may at
tend and be heard IL you so desire.
STROUP & FOX,
Attorneys for Libellant.
September 16. 1919.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-16
Proclamation in Divorce

Harrisburg. Pa. August 2s. 1915. "