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The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-04-18
WILL BREAK ALL RECORDS.

Despite the inactivity of the leg
tSiatures Of several states in the
matters OF providing for statewide
highway construction and for the
federal aid projects. there is going
to be record breaking road con,
struction this year. That we have
reached the greatest road building
is indicated by the figures an
nounced for the program of the cur
rent year by the Bureau of Public
Roads of the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture, says the Man
ufacturers Record Federal funds
available on March totaled more
than s72,9OO.OOO and on July /,
$95, 100000 more will be available
from the same source for general
road purposes, and $4,OOO,OOO for
national forest roads. The states
are required, under the provisions
of the law, to put up an equal
amount in order to have the benefit
OF the federal apportionment. and
that means that there is available
in the United States, If the states
will only take advantage of it. $343,-
100000 for good roads construction
for the present year. This is in ad-
dition to the funds available for
bridge construction.
The Manufacturers Record says:
In addition to the work which
receives federal aid, it is estimated
that there will be approximately
$3.50, 100000 expended by states.
counties and cities, this construction
depending on local conditions of la.
Dor. industry and agriculture
The broad provision of the Fed
eral Aid Roads Act have strength.
ened and developed the state high
way departments in such a way as to
give promise of the best possible re-
suits, in so far as legislation and
financial assistance can accomplish
#. Whether the large sums made
available by the federal law are
promptly utilized or not will depend
upon the activity of the state high.
way commissioners throughout the
country"
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none too much American in spirit IL
not in letter. Just before the sign
ing of the armistice, he wrote an ar
ticle which was given wide publicl-
ty. as are all of Mr.. Simonds' al
ticles, predicting that the wal
would last for several years. If our
memory serves us right, he said
three or four years from that time.
which was along in October or No
vember Mr.. Simonds. it seems
cannot get the full idea yet that MI &.
Wilson "gets what he goes after" :"
And all these articles he writes.
aside from doing no good, do harm
i'm that they make it harder for the
President to keep public sentiment
with him. which is necessary in
what he is engaged in doing. Mr. ST.
monds' articles may not be intended
as such. but they are clearly in op.
position to the President and to the
American policies. His latest. his
obituary on the League of Nations
is no less sensible than that upon
the length of the war which was
pnbliShpl last fall
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-04-18
GEO. B. CRAVEN,
Located at Lancaster, S. c., at the clt
ness March 4th, 1919.

GEO. B. CRAVEN.
Editor and Manager.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 18th day of April, 1919.
IRA b. JONES, Jr.,
Notary Public.
(My commission expires at will OF
Governor
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-04-18

10 O'Clock, with dinner on the
gates are requested to bring lunch.
The cooperation of all ministers OF
the gospel and of the superintend-
ents of the schools is earnestly ask
ed for and expected. so that all
schools may be represented, and
these conventions may prove help
full The presidents of the various
districts will have charge of these
meetings. A pleasant and profitable
day is in store for all who may at
tend
John T. Green.
Pres. Lancaster County S. S.
Association.
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PROFITEERING AND BOYCOT-
TING
TING.

Trouble is brewing over in Rock
Hill. J. 7. Roddey, prominent busI-
ness man, used up some white paper
and ink to say that there is posi-.
bility of the merchants in the good
town" being guilty Of profiteering,
he also said that certain things were
sold cheaper in Chester than in
Rock Hill, and We are now to ex-
merce to pass set of resolutions
thanking Mr.. Roddey for the com
pliment. The statement was print
ed in the Rock Hill papers. and ac-
cording to the Herald of Saturday.
there has been some talk of boycott
ting the papers in the way of ad-
vertising patronage. The Herald,
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District :. :. Conventions.

With view of retaining Ian
caster county in the Cold Star"
standard. which she won last year,
the following district Sunday school
conventions will be held before the
next state convention. which will
meet at Florence on June / 2 and 3.
For District No. Comprising
all schools in Flat Creek township,
al Pleasant Plains church, Saturday.
April 20.
For District No. 2-Comprising
all schools in Pleasant Hill town
ship. al Center Grove on Sunday.
April 27.
For District No accomplishing
all schools in Cedar Creek. and in
the portion Of Cane Greek and Gills
Greek township. lying west of Char
lotte and Camden public road and
including the town OF Lancaster. at
May 4.
For District No. 4-Comprising
all schools in Waxhaw and Indian
Land townships. at Pleasant Valley
Methodist church on Saturday
May 10.
For District No 5-Comprisine G
all schools in Buford and in portions
OF Cane Greek and GiIls Creek town
ships lying east of Charlotte and
Camden public road. at Hopewell
church on May IL.
At each of these conventions there
will be two sessions. convening al
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-04-18
Services at Unity.

Preaching services will be resum-
ed at Unity A. r. p. church next
sunday morning. Services at II
o clock.
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NOTICE OF DISCHARGE

Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned will, as guardian OF the
estate OF Eva Galner Horton, on the
ioth day of May, 1919, make final
return as such guardian and apply
10 the Probate Court OF Lancaster
county for letters dismissary.
G. F. HORTON,
Guardian.
April 18th, 1919. Ie.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-04-18

Rub-My-Tism Is powerful anti
septic; IL kills the poison caused
from infected cuts, cures old sores,
tctter. etc.--Adv.
Evening journal., 1919-12-20
RADICALISM ENDS
UNDER THIS BILL

WASHINGTON. Dec. 20. UNITED
Press Drastic legislation 10 deal with
all forms OF violent radicalism in the
country, whether It be the work Of
aliens or American citizens, will be
drafted by the House judiciary com
mittee.
Representative Hustled. New York,
chairman OF the judiciary sub-commit-
tee on radicallsm. today introduced a
tentative bin 70 deal with such reyo-
lutlonary efforts.
"The bill" he said. "wlll vest in the
Government full power 10 deal with all
forms OF radicallsm which advocates
force or violence as the means OF ac-
compllshing It's purposes II does not
ATTEMPT to interfere with the advocacy
OF any political change. however, fun
damenial Il may be, unless force or vio-
lence Is urged as the means OF obtain
ing It. 10 prohibits the use OF a red
flag or red banner In any parade or
meeting where u Is used as an emblem
OF criminal anarchy symbolical OF the
opinions or purposes Of the persons us
ing Il. and makes the use OF such req
flag or red banner nrima fscie evidence
In the courts that II is so used as an
emblem OF criminal anarchy symbolical
OF the purpose or opinions OF the per-
sons so using it,
Evening journal., 1919-12-20
WEINSTOCK MAY
ESCAPEPRISON
Youth Who Stole Money
Order May Be Sent TO
Reformatory
PLEADS GUILTY;
SENTENCE DEFERRED

Benjamin Welnstock. aged n ycais, "a
former substitute letter carrier o. this
city was arrested IN Honolulu several
We ks ago on change OF misappro-
priatIng a money order for s30 and
cashing The saaic changed o plea OF
not guilty 10 one OF guilty Federal
Court today. Sentence was suspended
for the present.
Welnst0ck who Is a soldier In the
Regular army. was represented in court
by \ Glenn Cook and on changing his
plea Mr. Cook asked that the youth be
sentenced TO not more than two years
and TO be fined a nom nal sum. The
maximum pecalty Is such cases Is not
more than Ave years Imprisonment and
a fne not exceeding $500.
Judge Morris who presided over the
session said he was inclined 20 give
the youth every chance and called Post
master English who said that the de
fendant had taken an oath as TO MS age
when he underwent the civil service eX-
amlnation for the position as letter
carrier. lie had stated his age incOr-
rectly. however at that time. Mr.. Eng
lish said he was sorry for The youth.
and his family, but that the mails had
30 be made safe.
The question was asked by the Court
II Federal Juvenile defendants were not
committed TO institutions other than
the Atlanta, Ga. fail 70 was decided 10
reserve decision in the case until Dis
trict Attorney Charles r. Curley could
get into communication with The At
torney Generals ofllce In Washington,
ID. G. on this point
Following Court recess. Mr.. Curley
stated ih1t ihe Washington authorities
had stated That youthful prisoners were
committed 90 the National Tralnins
School for Boys at Wash 'nglon. d. c.,
but before such action could be taken
in the Wclnstock case the Attorney
General az Washington would have TO
make out the commitment. II was
then decided TO reserve sentence in the
case untn the Washington authorities
are heard from. which will be on next
Tuesday or Wednesday.
WelnstOck Is alleged 10 have cashcd
the stolen money order at PenrsEovc.
n. J. and then gone to New York, where
he enlisted In the army.
Evening journal., 1919-12-20
HABEAS CORPUS
in DANSEY CASE

TANiMnNTON, n. j., Dec 20. United
Press Relatives OF Charles White and
Mrs. Edith Jones. in jail at Mays Land
ing. In connection with the death OF
BILLY" Dansey today waited upon the
next move OF z. C.. Gaskil. county
prosecutor. In their fight 10 obtain the
freedom OF the accused man and
woman.
They hoped the prosecutor would re-
lease White ard Mrs. Jones before ar
gument on their application for a writ
OF habeas corpus, at Mays Landing
court house. Monday The prosecutor
however. gave no Indication he would
drop his charges Immediately.
The habeaus corpus application VIII
be argued before C. C. Black. Supreme
Court Justice, who will come to Mays
Landing from Jersey City.
G.. Arthur Bolte attorney for the de-
fense, said in Atlantic City today he
was not confident the habeas corpus
action will be a success.
where a murder is involved the ac-
cused Is not often released from jail
before trial." he said.
Evening journal., 1919-12-20
CHRISTMAS WEEK AT
ST. PAUL'S CHURCH

Irving Casler. song leader Of the VIII
mingtOn Community Service, VIII con-
duct a Christmas song service from 73O
TO p. NJ. tomorrow evening, in ST..
Paul's VI. 2. Church.
The class meeting. led by the Rev w.
G. Strickland meets at $50 o'clock. fol-
lowed by the morning preaching SER
vice, at 1880 o'clock. DR.. Hubbards
there for the morning is "The Joy Of
Christmas" The sermon 10 the Junior
church. by the Rev. r. w. Cooke,
which precedes Or. Iiubbard's sermon
will be on The subject, "Uunapprecialed
Gifts"
Dr.. Hubbard's theme for the evening
preaching service will be "The Feast
OF Belshazzer." Il will be the sixth OF
his series on Daniel Prof Edwards
has prepared fine program Of Christ
mas anthems and carols for Sunday,
December 2s, specializing both instru-
mental and vocal numbers.
The osteopath'c clinic meets every
Thursday night from Z to 9. Drs. Pat
terson and Mason will be in charge.
The Junior Church will meet We'd
uesday night from 10 8 o'clock. The
topic OF the sermon this week will be
Christmas" Immediately following this
service their official board will hold a
brief meeting.
The mld-week prayer meeting is held
in the Sunday school room every We'd
nesday night from 10 9 o'clock.
on Christmas morning from Z to )
O'Clock an early morning prayer meet
ing will be held in the church led by
DR.. Hubbard
Evening journal., 1919-12-20
SUGAR CONTROL BILL
GOES TO PRESIDENT

WASHINGTON. Dec. 20 Unite 4
Press The House today sent 90 the
President the bill extending powers OF
the sugar equalization board through
the year 1920. lt accepted the amend
ment 90 The Senate bin 30 end the o.
censlng system OF producers and large
users OF sugar on July 4. 1920
The Senate amendment limiting li-
censlng power was a concession 90
Louisiana sugar growers who threat
ened 20 block The measure n their next
crop was put under government con
troll.
The next beet sugar crop will also
be free OF such control as the result
OF the amendment
senator Gay. Louisiana. IN an elev-
enlh hour attack on the McNary meas
ure warned of the danger of singing
out one commodity for government
control.
Evening journal., 1919-12-20
EPISC0PALIANS GET
MUCH OF BUDGET

Returns from all OF the parishes OF
the protestant Episcopal churches Of
Wilmington indicate that the canvass
conducted last Sunday TO raise the 1890
budgets OF the various churches was
successful. The Rev Frederick NJ. Kir-
kus, Of Trinity and old Swedes parish.
said this afternoon that OF the estimated
$50 OC0 budget for the ensuing year. s22.-
600 had already been raised. and that
many parishioncrs were yet 10 be
heard from. Dr. Kirkus was much en-
conrsscd OF the showing made by mis-
parish.
ihe Rev Alban R'choy. Of So John's
church reported that he thought The
total budget Of $4,000 for ST. Johns.
viii be raised when the fun returns
OF the canvass are In the hands of
The treasurer \ meeting OF ihe can
yassing committee OF 81. Johns Church
was held last night, at which meeting
the canvassers were banded into per-
manent body. with leaders for the varl-
GUS parts OF the city. Henccforth the
expenses Of ST. Johns Church VIII. be
met m manner similar 10 that OF me
campaign just ended Dr. Richie said
that his parish was in better condition
than ever. that The number or subscrlb-
ers 10 the church expenses had dou-
bled, and that many new workers had
bern enlisted.
Reports are not yet finished on the
canvass at Emmanuel Church. but the
Rev. Mr. Clash says that so FAR, things
look very encouraging.
\ sim lar report was made by the
committee at Calvary Church.
Evening journal., 1919-12-20
Sing MESSIAH
ON SUNDAY Week
Community Chorus, Assisted
by Prominent Soloists,
Make Final Plans
CONCERT TO BE
OPEN TO PUBLIC

Final arraneements for the Christmas
presentation Of Handels Messiah" were
completed last night at an executive
committee meeting Of the Wilmington
Community Chorus. The oratorio will
be sung in a free. public concert In the
Playhouse on Sunday afternoon, De-
cember 2s.
Madame Gertrude Auld and Henry
Bastow will take the solo parts with
a chorus of 300 voices, and foil or
chestra. The concert will begin at $3.50
o'clock.
There will be a pastoral tableau,
showing the shepherds OF Bethlehem
gathered at the manger OF the Infant
Christ A final rehearsal OF the tableau
will be held the night before The con-
cert. Lighting and scenic effects will
make a beautiful setting to the music
Of the great oratorio.
Madame Auld is described as having
a brilliant. high soprano voice, with
purity OF tone and opulent beauty.
When she sang grand opera in Italy,
the musical critics said Of her:
"A magnificent voice, thoroughly
equalized in its several registers and
an absolutely perfect intonation are the
sure possessions OF the new soprano,
Gertrude Aud. The absolute precision
with which she regulates her extraor-
binary gifts has enthused the public,
which is not only prodigal in its ap-
plause all through the performance, but
demands each night a repetition OF the
Caro- Nome which the SignOra does not
sing, but lives with spOntaneity and
nnesse. I'll Messaggero lR0me.l
Evening journal., 1919-12-20
LOOKS LIKE GLUT
OF XMAS GREENS
Tree, and Wreaths in Pro-
fusion; Prices Continue
High
90 AND 20 CENT
TURKEYS APPEAR

Christmas trees and greens were the
matters of greatest interest TO cily's
shoppers In today's street markets. Not
in years have so many eyergreens and
trees been seen in the city the week
before Christmas. On every side 10 eet.
downtown. boxes and ba.cs ~ holly.
laurel and cedar bulked lsrgcly In the
landscape The Christmas tree forests
extended froi Market street TO the top
Of Fourth street hin. climbed up the
old court house embankmcni. and flour
ished on various streets OF Whining
ton. The Or balsams nllcd the ali with
tpicy fragrance. The tree prices start
ed at - cents. The greater number OF
the llrger trees were we'll under 50
Holly wreaths were priced at 20 cents
Bunches OF holly could be bought from
10 cents up 20 % cents. Mstletoe that
had lost most Of rs he ries could be
purchased as low as 10 cents a bunch.
Sprlgs with many berries were p cents
and up. Garands OF cedar or laurel
were variously priced lt ~ cents. Is
cents. and IS cents per yard Cedar
and laurel wreaths we.e IS cents and
20 cents.
Evergreen venders were nearly crazy
with the storm. OF queries that poured
in upon them as 20 whether any VI
the greens were from the smallpox
affected hundreds Of Sussex county.
They were kept buy assuring custo-
me the greens were from other places.
Hday's markets. both Madison and
King streets, were somewhat SHINY
attended by farmers. The rough roads
made getting into Town a dinlculi un-
dertaking.
Christmas features were a few tur-
keys. from 60 cents 10 20 cents per
pound, dresaed chickens al 40 cents a
pound, geese at $3.50 90 s375 per bird.
guineas at 81 a bird. sucking PIGS at
50 each. pigs heads az 81 50 apiece.
There was much fresh pork on hand,
% cents TO 30 cents a pound for vari-
Gus kinds OF sausage, - cents for spare
ribs. a good roast for 80 cent..
Eggs were scarcer in market than
they have been for a long time past.
They sold for 81 a dozen.
Evening journal., 1919-12-20
NEMPORT NEWS NOTES.

Special 10 The Evening Journal.
NEWPORT. Dec. 20-The Christmas
entertainment Of the Newport NJ. E.
Sunday School will be held on Tuesday
evening. December 30.
The Rev. H. 7. Quigg. pastor Of the
Newport VI E. Church will give an IL
lustrated sermon on Panama Canal
at the service on Sunday evening.
Miss Viola Seeds spent Saturday and
Sunday with Mrs. Clyde Mauger. Nor
wood, Pa.
Misses Marietta and Margaret Groome
have returned 20 their homes here after
spending a few days with Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Hayden at Llarerch, Pa.
Mrs. Ada Ball spent Wednesday OF
this week with her daughter Mrs.
stephen Springer. Of Wilmington.
Miss Mae Seeds was the weekend
guests OF Mrs. II w. Davis Of Edge Moor.
Miss Marietta Groome and Arthur
Cra'g spent today in Philadelphia
Mr.. and Mrs. George w Seeds. Nell
lie and Henry Seeds, Mr.. and Mrs. Leon
ard Lyman and daughter Dorothy. and
George w Kipe motored to Norwood.
Pa. on Sunday.
George Frederick has sold his double
house on Market street TO Virdin Prit-
chett.
Miss Estella Washington has sold her
house on Justice street to Arthur Mac
larry.
Evening journal., 1919-12-20
yyou.N,s CLUB MEETING.

Special 20 The Evening Journal.
NEWPORT, Dec. 20.-The Woman s
Club. Of Newport, held its weekly
meeting at the home Of Ms. w. F.
Groome on Wednesday afternoon.
Arrangements wer, completed for the
New Years Eve dance, which the club
will give in the Masonic Temple. The
committee on arrangements comprises
Mrs. j. Harmer Rile, chairman; Mrs.
Thomas Bullen, Mrs. C, p. Gray, Mrs.
Harry Pierson and Miss Katharine
Price.
It was decided not TO meet until
Wednesday afternoon, January :, which
meeting will be held at the home OF
Mrs. Whitney Day.
At the meeting on Wednesday after
noon Miss Grace Quigg read an article
from the book presented by Mrs. A. d.
Warner TO the club, which is a history
of Woman's club work.
Evening journal., 1919-12-20
VILLANOVA Will
IMPROVE COLLEGE
Gym" in Academy, New
Natatorium Planned by
Architect Kennedy
GARAGE, ADDITION
TO MOROCCO PLANT

Plans and specifications for sltera-
tlons and additions to Villa Nova Col
lege' Villa Nova. Pa. being prepared by
John J. Kennedy architect provide for
a modern natatorlum AMI gymnasium.
The Improvements will be dOwn-to-
date in every detail. The plans and
Specifications will be given out for bids
about January 8.
) Interior and exterior alterations will
be made to the present academy build
ing. the dimensions OF which are 40
by % feet, In which a gymnasium. 80
by - feet. viii be provided. All modern
apparatus Will be included in the
gym"
The natatorium will be an entirely
new building The pool will be 20 by
60 feet and will be lined with enameled
brick. The building will be i0i by 81
+ feet, Will be built on the 'r' plan end
will be OF the collegiate gothic style.
There will be a gallery for spectators
and space for 1000 lockers, some on the
sides Of the pool and Others on the
second floor OF the building.
Philadelphia and Wilmington con-
tractors will figure on the plalis and
specifications.
Mr. Kennedy also has under way
plans and specifications for a war shOuse
TO be constructed on the west side Of
the city, the location and the name OF
the owned being withheld for the
present. The building will be two stOr-
les high, GO TO $50 feet. reinforced con-
crete. steel sash and OF freprOOf con-
struction throughout. The plans Will
be given out for estimates about Jan
uary 4.
Mr.. Kennedy has awarded the con-
tract for the addition to the Liberty
Morocco Company, Maryland avenue
and Liberty street, 10 ]. A. Bader Com
pany. The building will be concrete.
stories, 20 by 96 feet. concrete founda-
tions. composition roof, plank floors,
electric lighting, rolled steel sash. fire
doors.
Plans are being prepared by Thopp-
son and Binger. OF New York, for a
garage and show room for the VIII
mlngton Automobile COmptny, No. 22i
West Tenth street. The structure will
be complete, freproof OF four stories.
i35 by goo feet, Stag roof. concrete
UuulSt NlNNtllI ukhNt iullNu otINA ouotA
and skyights, roof ventilaiors, gaso-
line storage system, two twenty-foot
ramps.
Revised plans are in progress by John
Canning Jr., for a store. No 5ii Market
street, for the Boston Cloak Store,
Daniel s. Laub Proprietor.
Charles w. Goodng Will build two
residences az Nos. 800 and sii West
Twenty-second street. They Will be
OF stone. . i-2 stories. % by 81 feet,
slate roof. hardwood floors, steam heat,
electric lighting.
Fred Wickstrome will build a resi-
dence at No 250i Jefferson street at a
cost OF $4,000 10 VIII be brick. two
stories, 81 by 32 fest. Stag roof. pine
floors, hot water heat, electric light
David Dangel and Son have been
awa~< the contract for a storehouse
for the Stoeckle Brewing Company,
Fifth and Stoeckle streets. at a cost OF
$500.
Evening journal., 1919-12-20
CITY MAY HAVE TWO
COMMUNITY TREES

Mayor Taylor has suggested that be-
cause OF the weather The community
Christmas celebration planned TO be
held at Tenth and Market streets. be
staged indoors with a big Christmas
tree placed in the corridors OF the Pub
lie Building. Mr.. Ferguson, acting ex-
eculive officer OF the Wilmington Com
munity Service, which is arranging the
progress for The eight evenings Of the
celebration, when asked today about
the mayors suggestion said that the
service welcomed the idea Of two
Christmas trees. one for indoors and
another outside
lie said that this left an alternative
insofar as staging two Christmas trees
and providing entertainment for those
who desired to attend an indoor Christ
mas fete In the event that the mayor
proceeds with plans for an indoor celc-
bration. the Community Service VIII not
use a penny Of the appropriation that
City Council made for the celebration
but will try and finance the celebration
In other ways.