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Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-09-18
GALVESTON AGAIN
IS STORM SWEPT
SHIPPING IN THE VICINITY SAFE
LY WEAThERED STORM WITH
BUT LITTLE LOSS.
SEA WALL STANDS PRESSURE
City Residents Apparently Regarded
Approach Of Storm With Equaninn-
ity, As Matter of Course.

Galveston, Tex.-With a 65-mile
wind. high tide and heavy seas, the
tropical storm struck Galveston, tide.
water from the bay flooding the bus.
mess section of the city and the north
side OF the island. with three feet OF
water. Huge waves broke harmlessly
on the seawall and there was no ma.
terial damage from the wind. Ship.
ping in the vicinity weathered the
storm. The wagon bridge across the
bay was not damaged.
Two thousand feet of track on the
causeway and railroad bridge connect.
ing Galveston with the mainland was
washed out, destroying rail commu-
nication.
Galveston residents apparently re-
garded the approach of the storm with
equanimity and took it as a matter of
course when it struck. At midnight
there was light wind and no rain
but the streets were practically de-
serted
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-09-18
STRIKING BOSTON POLICEMEN
LISTEN TO SAMUEL GOMPERS

Boston.-Frank Mccarthy. New
England organizer OF the American
Federation Of Labor, announced that
the policemen's union had accepted
the suggestion of Samuel Gompers
that they return to work and await
the outcome of the labor conference
at the white house on October 6.
When Police Commissioner Curtis
was informed Of the action of the un-
ion, he said that he had issued or
ders that no strikers applying for re-
instatement should be taken back He
said that he could not change this or
der before hearing from the attorney
general
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-09-18
STATEMENT THAT SECRETARY
LANSING OPPOSED TREATY

Washington.-The assertion that
Secretary Lansing opposed ratifca-
tion OF the peace treaty and league of
nations covenant, although he was a
member OF the American peace COM
mission that drafted 1t, was made be-
gore the senate foreign relations COM
mittee by William G. Bullitt, OF Phil
adelphia. formerly employed by the
mission at Paris in confidential ca
pacity.
The testimony. purporting to give
Mr.. Lansing's private opinion express
ed in conversation with the witness
the day the latter resigned from the
mission because he was not in SYM
pathy with the treaty or the league,
popped out suddenly and sensational
w.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-09-18
To Open Army Food Stores.

Charleston.-Army officers today
conferred with city authorities in re-
gard to securing a location here. for
opening store at which surplus army
property, from food to blankets, is to
be sold at cost to the people of South
and North Carolina. Atlanta and
charleston are the only two cities in
the Southeastern department so far
designated for locations OF these "an-
u-H. c. L." stores. The one IN Charles
ton probably will be located on Meet
Ing Street and will be ready for busi-
ness In the next week or ten days.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-09-18
ACCEPTANCE OF THE TRFATY
SHOULD NOT BE QUALIFIED.

spokane, Wash.-America's accept.
ance OF the peace treaty must be un-
qualified, President Wilson declared
here, If it is to end promptly the spirit
OF unrest throughout the world. Any
change which would make the ratif.
cation conditional, he said, would re-
open the negotiations and prolong
doubt and uncertainty.
Mr.. Wilson said he saw no moral
objections to interpretations which
would not change the meaning of the
document, but added that such step
would be merely to say that the
United States understands the treaty
to mean what it says.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-09-18
CORPORATION CLAIMS DENIED
Answer Of President to Request for
More Definite Information as to
Action by Congress Not Known.

Washington.-Rega of the re.
quest Of President Wilson that they
take no action pending the coming in.
dustrial conference. representatives OF
organized workers in the steel indus.
try called strike, effective Septem.
| Der 22. to compel recognition of their
unions and of the principle of collect.
i've bargaining by the United States
Steel Corporation.
The executive council of the "a
unions represented them among the
workers made known their decision
in an announcement issued after they
had requested the president by tele.
graph for more definite statement"
as to the possibilities OF arranging a
conference with steel corporation Off.
cials and after they had received re-
ply from the president asking that they
withhold action unit after the indus.
trial conference.
The presidents telegram was not
made public by the steel union heads
but its contents became known in
Washington through press dispatches
In their statement the executive coun-
Gil merely said they had not been ad-
vised "that the efforts of the presi.
dent have been any mare successful
than the efforts OF the men.
Union officials firmly refused to in.
dulge In any speculation regarding the
extent Of the strike. Through decla-
ration attributed to Judge Gary of the
steel corporation, that the steel work.
ers were not more than 10 per cent or
ganized, was ridiculed as erroneous
The steel corporation was said to EN-
ploy about 100000 persons and the en-.
tire industry nearly 100000. In some
places. it was said. the men are 95
per cent organized, and at virtually
ali mills. organizers have been active
for weeks and still are working to OBJ.
tain recruits for the unions.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-09-18
COMPENSATION PROVIDED BY
WAR RISK ACT Is DOUBLED

hington.-Increases practically
doubling the monthly compensation
originally provided by the war risk in
surance act to disabled soldiers and
sailors and members of the families.
was passed unanimously by the house,
with other amendments to the act,
hberalizing its provisions and to elm
mate red tape in administering the
law.
Among the changes in compensa.
ton payments provided for total tenn
porary disability are that single man
shall receive $50 a month instead of
$50; man with wife. or child
$50 instead of S45; one with a wife and
one child S95, instead of S55; and the
man with wife and two children OF
more 500 instead of S65.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-09-18
FOOD CONTROL ACT PASSED
CONTAINING PENALTY CLAUSE

Washington.-The house bill ex.
tending the food control act to penal.
ize profiteering, as requested by Pres
ident Wilson and Attorney General
Faimer as means of reducing the
cost or living. was passed by the sen.
ate and sent to conference.
In addition to penalties-$5,O0O fine
and two years imprisonment-fo
pronteering, boarding, destroying or
monopolizing or food and other neces.
saries OF making an unjust or un.
reasonable rate or char ge," the bill
extends the law to include wearing an.
parel and containers of food, feeds
ana fertilizers as well as food, fuel,
fertilizers and agricultural machinery.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-09-18
THE RUMANlAN DELEGATION
WILL NOT SIGN THE TREATY

Paris.-The Rumanian delegation to
the peace conference announced 1t
would not sign the Austrian peace
treaty.
Rumania was expected to take the
course she has announced because Of
the councils fiat refusal to grant her
the privilege of making reservations
In connection with the rights of minor
tiles In territories detached from the
former Austrian empire as provided
TO- In the peace treaty.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-09-18
RISING SCALE AND MINIMUM
PRICE is SET FOR COTTON

New Orleans.-Adoption by the
American Cotton Association OF the
report OF its committee on recommen-
dations OF a minimum price to be paid
for cotton to the producers was big
feature of the entire convention. The
report, as adopted. suggests a scale
Of minimum prices beginning at 36
creasing by months up to 40 cents for
May on a middling basis, United
States government grade and delivery.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-09-18
RAILROAD ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICIALS ARE WELL PAID

Washington.-Seve officials
OF the railroad administration describ-
ed as "men on the staff Of the direc-
tor general" are receiving annual sala-
ries aggregating $113s, 900. according
to an extension of remarks in. CON
gressional record by Representative
Thompson, Ohio, who charged that
other government agencies seem to
have utter disregard for economical
expenditures OF public funds"
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-09-18
Murder Of Old Citizen.

@ mden.--George GLADDEN., TO
year-old white man. was waylaid and
murdered as ne was going to his work
at the wateree Power Dam I'm West
wateree and his body robbed Of con-
siderable sum OF money.
The old man is known to have car
ried a large sum of money with him at
all times and his relatives state that
hs was relieved Of around $500. The
crime occurred Just before daylight
on . by-road leading to the Hards
nay Company works.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-09-18
MASSACHUSETTS, GOVERNOR "a
OPPOSED TO ANY COMPROMISE

Boston.-The government and laws
OF the commonwealth OF Massachu-
setts can not be arbitrated. This dec
laration from the state house was in
response to s- incessant public de.
mand to know the attitude OF the
state toward the striking policemen
and suggestions OF compromise.
"The men are deserters." said Gov
ernor Coolidge. This is not strike.
These men were pubic officials. We
can not think Of arbitrating.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-09-18
Manchester Mill Sold.

Rock Hill.-The Manchester Cotton
Mill OF this city has been sold to A.
c. Barrow. representing the Jobbers
Overall Company of Lynchburg. Va,
according TO announcement made by
John r. Barron, president OF the Man
chester Mill. The transaction involv-
ing approximately three-quarters Of
million dollars, Is the largest Of the
kind made here in recent years and is
OF considerable interest locally. The
mill will he transferred to it's new
owners January 5, 1920, according to
Mr.. Barron's statement
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-09-18
PRODUCERS PLAN TO BUY AND
HOLD EVERY BALE OFFERED

New Orleans.-Cotton producers
from ten Southern States at a meet
ing decided to organize a buying
corporation in every county and parish
in the belt with the object OF buying
every bale offered, then holding the
staple until the minimum price. to be
recommended by committee of grow
ers, was offered
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-09-18
MUST NOT SIT
IN GERMAN PARLIAMENT

Paris.-At the morning session Of
the supreme council OF the peace con-
ference, the terms of the note to be
sent to Germany concerning the sup
preston Of article 61 OF the Ger
man constitution. relating to Austrian
representation In the German parlia-
ment. were decided upon. The allied
note, which is in reply to the recent
German answer to the original allied
utimatum. will be communicated to
ths German peace delegates.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-09-18
WORLDS BASEBALL SERIES
is lENGTHENED TWO GAMES

Cincinnati, Ohio.-Nine games will
be played in the worlds series this
year as against seven last year Aug
ust Hermann, chairman OF the ma
tional commission, announced Herr.
man said majority of the clubs OF
bf both the National and American
leagues had ratified the recommenda-
tion that nine games be played.
Herman said that the vote OF the
clubs on the proposition would not be
given out at this time.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-09-18
STRIKE HELD UP UNTIL
WASHINGTON CONFERENCE

New York.-The strike OF United
states Steel Corporation set for Sep
tember % will be deferred until after
the Industrial conference in Washing
ton called for October by President
Wilson 1t was learned from a reliable
source.
This information was obtained at
the headquarters in this city OF Sam
uel Gompers. president of the Amer
lean Federation OF Labor from a
member OF the labor leaders party.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-09-18
RUSSIAN SOUTHERN ARMY
CAPTURED BY BOlsHEvIKI

London.-The remainder of Admi-
raj Kolchak's southern army In the
region Of Aktiubinsk and Orik, has
surrendered to the bolsheviki. 1t is
claimed in bolshevik wireless dis
patch from Moscow. This raises the
total Of bolshevik captures within a
week Of $4,000 men It Is declared.
A bolshsviki wireless message
claimed the capture OF nearly 10000
prisoners from the Koichak southern
army.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-09-18
OF GONZALEZ AS
MINISTER TO PERU APPROVED.

Washington. Opposition to the
nomination of William e. Gonzales Of
Columbia, 8. c., to be ambassador to
Peru. virtually ended when the SEN
ate foreign relations committee unan-
imously ordered favorable report on
his appointment. and recommended
senate confirmation.
Mr.. Gonzales has been under inves-
tigation by foreign relations sub
committee, which submitted Its re-
bort and the action allowed
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-09-18
WOMEN OF SOUTH LED
IN RED CROSS WORK

Observation-Disclosures OF the south
produced In the workrooms of the
American Red Cross nearly 100. 900
sweaters, rolls Of bandages and other
articles that were used for the com.
Tort and relief of soldiers. sailors and
refugees during the war. National
headquarters OF the society estimates
the value OF the articles Southern wo.
men contributed at approximately 25
per cent of the total value produced
In the entire country.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-09-18
ONLY NATION WITH CAPITAL
TO REHABILiTATE THE WORLc

st. Paul. Minn.-The cost of living
President Wilson told the Minnesota
Legislature, is largely due to "a world
situation" growing out OF the sacri-
fees and waste of the war
"The world is not going to settle
down." said he. until 1t learns what
part Of the United States is to play"
He continued that this was the only
nation which would have enough free
capital in the near future to rehabili-
tate the world economically.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-09-18
Would Cost $4,000.

Chester--As a result OF a meeting
held at Lockhart. 1t was found that
the bridge across Broad river could
not be built for less than $4,000 A
message was received by Supervisor
Davis G. Anderson from Supervisor
Askew, of Union county, saving that
Union county will Increase its appro-
priation for the Sridge from s12.500 to
$4,000, to make out the $4,000. and
urging Chester county to do the same
thing. The government will pay $35..
600. and Monarch Mills has agreed to
furnish $1,000.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-09-18
STEAMER BARNsTAeLE sINks;
TWELVE OF CREW MISSING.

Savannah, Ga.--The steamer Barn
stable. sailing from Savannah for Ha.
vana went down at sea in northeast
gale on the coast of Georgia. Twelve
OF the crew. including Captain Moon
are missing. Fifteen OF the crew.
after an all night battle in the rough
seas, succeeded In reaching st. Cath.
crime island. They were put In a mo.
tor boat and landed at Isle OF Hope
sight miles from Savannah at mid
night.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-09-18
WILL RECLAIM CHOICE LANDS
Two Dredging Boats Are Constantly In
Operation on Turkey Creek; Much
Progress 10 Being Made,

York.-With two dredge boats in
operation day and night on the two
prongs of the watercourse, satisfactory
progress is being made OF late in the
work OF dredging Turkey creek. The
channel is being ma-erially deepened
and in some places where deemed ad.
yantageous is being entirely changed
The contractors were given Is months
in which to finish the job and bar.
ring unforeseen delays they will ex.
perience no difficulty in completing
the work in that time. Twenty-six
miles Of the creek will be dredged
which will result in the reclaiming OF
several thousand acres OF the choicest
bottom lands in York and Cheste,
counties now almost valueless on &C.
count of the overflow of the stream.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-09-18
JOHN MITCHELL, NOTED
LABOR LEADER, DEAD

New York.-John Mitchell former
president OF the United Mine Workers
OF America and one Of the most wide
ly known labor leaders in the United
States. died at the Post Graduate hos
pital. Mr.. Mitchell was only 49 years
old.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-09-18
FEET WHICH cRUNcHEp
CORPSES CRUSH FLOWERS

New York-Over a fve-mile fiower.
strewn pathway, General Pershing led
the famous First division down Fifth
Avenue to the wild plaudits OF 2.000.-
900 spectators. It was the last great
review Of the world war for New York.
The commander OF American ar
mics shared honors with battle-scar-
red veterans who won undying fame
on the fields of France.
GENERAL PERSHING CORDIALLY
INVITED TO ATTEND REUNION
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-09-18

Beaufort.-The U. s. s. Itasca,
coast guard cutter, dropped anchor in
the river off the docks at Paris Is
land and will remain in the harbor
here while the crew is engaged in tar
get practice on the new rifle range.
The new rifle range at Paris Island
is considered one Of the best equipped
ranges in the training centers OF the
country and it is expected that a num-
Der OF similar ships will be brought
here for their crews to practice shoot
ing.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-09-18
SIXTEEN ARE DROWNED WHEN
HURRICANE STRIKES STEAMER

Miami, Fla.-Accerding to report
here the British auxiliary schooner,
Mystery ]. commanded by Captain AL
len I. Johnson. which left here for
Nassau, New Providence. Bahama is
lands, heavily laden with foodsturs
and carrying six passengers and
crew OF 13, encountered the hurricane
andsank near Bimini. the nearest OF
the Bahma group, As miles from Mia
mi. The report says nine were saved.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-09-18

Greenville, s. C.-Acting under the
direction OF the Old Hickory veter-
ans Association. Col. Holmes n.
Springs filed telegram OF invitation
to Gen. John J. Pershing. in New
York. urging him to be present on the
29th and 30th of this month at the first
annual reunion OF the Thirtieth div
sion here.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-09-18
RELICS ARE ON DISPLAY OF
THREE WISE MEN OF COLOGNE

Cologne.-A British army chap
lain celebrarei mass recently in
the great Cologne cathedral at the al
tar OF the relics of the Magi, the
skulls Of the three wise men who came
from the East to visit the newly born
Savior OF Bethlehem. A number rf
American officers and men from the
'Coblenz area attended the services,
and were permitted to view the relics.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-09-18
PARIS COUNCIL WORKS
ON TURK PEACE TERMS

Paris.-The supreme council, hav-
ing virtually completed work on the
Bulgarian treaty, will take up the
drafting OF the peace terms with Tur-
key. Premier Lloyd George will ar
rive here for this purpose. He will
be assisted in the conference by Field
Marshal e. II. Allenby. commander
of the allied forces in Asia Minor,
who has just arrived In France.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-09-18
UNION POLICEMEN OF
BOSTON GO ON STRIKE

Boston.-Union members OF the
Boston police force went on strike.
Carrying out their threat to walk out
If Police Commissioner Curtis discip-
lined any OF their number for joining
the union, they reported at the even.
ing roll CALL turned in their equip
ment and proceeded to Fall hall, in
the South end, for a meeting.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-09-18
INDIAN GIVES TWO HUNDRED
THOUSAND TO BAPTIST FUND

Nashville.-Dr. Wiley Of Oklahoma
wires Baptist headquarters here that
Jackson Barnett OF Henrietta. Okla.
full blood Greek Indian, subscribes
100000 to the $4,000 900 fund.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-09-18

Gaffney.-Col. d. c. Ross, president
Of the American State bank. has pur-
chased the Hotel Union, and will be
associated in the conduct OF the hos
telry with l.. ]. Hames OF that town.
1t is the purpose of the purchasers to-
have extensive improvements made on
the property, and will conduct a frat
class hotel in Union.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-09-18
WILSON TO CONFER WITH
WESTERN LABOR BODIES

Seattle. Wash.-President Wilson
has agreed to meet a delegation OF
representatives OF northwest organic
ed labor here for a conference.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-09-18

Columbia.-Another carload of mix.
ed canned goods will be ordered by
city council for distribution at whole.
sale prices. The sale of the first. car.
load was big success and many Col
umbians profited by the reduced
prices.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-09-18

York.-WNl Stein, young white
man, was shot and killed by Thomas
c. Mickle. at the latter's home in
Bullocks Creek township. According
to testimony at an inquest, Stein was
discovered in Mickle's barn striking
matches at about midnight, shortly af-
ter he had aroused Mickle and obtain
ed drink OF water
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-09-18

Washington.-John G. Capers, form.
er commissioner of internal revenue
died suddenly at his home here fol.
lowing stroke OF paralysis. aged SO
years. Mr.. Capers was district at
torney for South Carolina from 1901
60 1906
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-09-18

Anderson.-Many OF the merchants
OF this city have signed an agreement
for early closing hours this winter.
The dry goods and shoe stores to
close at o'clock and the retail gro
Gerry stores at 1880, with the excep
tion OF Saturdays.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-09-18

Bamberg.-The city schools opened
with large enrolment f. p. Allen,
who has been superintendent for a
number OF years. will have charge
again this session. All the teachers
were on hand and no time will be lost
in getting to work.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-09-18

Columbia.-Rut l.. Osborne, comp
troller general, has only six more
counties in the state to witness an
nual settlements with the county
treasurers. The counties are Ander-
son, Spartanburg, Cherokee, Marion.
Horny and Fairfield. At this same
period one year ago, 30 counties had
not yet been visited.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-09-18

Columbia. = Lee Hagood. retired
army officer, left for Hong Kong, Chi
ma where he will take up work with
the Anderson Meyer Company. He
expects to take up the duties OF man
ager of that district for this firm, who
are the representatives for the Gen.
eral Electric Company in the territory
OF China.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-09-18

Greenville.-In pursuance OF in.
structions contained in a letter from
the attorney general of the United
States, District Attorney ]. William
Thurmond, for the Western district OF
South Carolina, will appear as lead.
ing counsel for the defense of Jake
Gosnell. deputy collector OF internal
revenue, charged with the murder of
Sheriff Hendrix Rector.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-09-18

Washington.-If the law is not
changed before the president makes a
nomination to fill the Galloway va
cancy there is a bare possibility that
the name of CORNER Senator w p.
Pollock Of Cheraw may be considered
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-09-18

Greenville, 8. Can unprecedented
scene was enacted in the Greenville
county court house here. in the pres
ence OF crowd of spectators when
four negroes were sentenced by
Judge James II. Peurifoy to die in
the electric chair on October 10 and
another was sentenced to life impris.
onment, all having been convicted of
murder