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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-05-08

The approaches to the new bridge,
Just west of the city pumping station
have been finished and is ready for
auto and team, traffic. This is the
new bridge built to replace the one
taken out couple of weeks ago by
the flood
DR. l.. A. Beers autoed from Elk
horn to Audubon this morning, in
tending to go to Old Carrolton, Ia,
to bring home his wife and daugh-
ter who are there for visit with rel
tives. Finding out that the roads
north of here are not in very good
condition, the doctor telephoned his
folks to come home by train.
Ralph Crees who went to Peetz,
Colorado, about six weeks ago to run
tractor, returned to Audubon this
morning. Ralph says the grass and
small grain around PeetZ is drying
up and that it seemed mighty good
| to get back to Iowa and see some
real grass and put his feet under
"dad's" table.
Chas Carter, the little son of E.
G. Carter and wife of West Audu-
bon had a narrow escape from
/ drowning yesterday afternoon. He
fell into the creek near the Fred
Plaehn home yesterday afternoon
where the water was very deep.
Mrs. Plaehn came to his rescue and
pulled him to safety.
Attorney Chas. S. White departed
last evening for his farm in Kenas-
| ton, (Sask.) Canada, where he will
| put in another season farming and
| try to become as great a farmer as
he is a successful lawyer. We have
no doubt but what Chas. will make
good at anything he undertakes, for
| he is hustler
Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Nelson OF
Glidden, who have been here for
some time in the employ of Evans
Marquesen, returned to their home
last evening. having been unable to
procure a good house TO live in.
| They may decide to return to Au-
dubon later and engage in some bus
mess pursuit, probably the garage
business. They are much enthused
with Audubon and would like to
| live here.
Mrs. Eliza Mushrush. who has
been away for the past six weeks.
visiting at Harlan with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. c. Lacey and family and
in Atlantic with her daughters.
Mesdames w A. Hollingsworth and
Bert Timmons, returned home yes
terday afternoon, much to the de-
light of her son bill" who has
been anxiously awaiting her re-
turn. She was accompanied home
by her grandson, little Walter
Hollingsworth of Atlantic. who will
visit for time here with his rela-
tives.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-05-08

Mrs. C A. Caldwell and son Dick
left on the morning train for Omaha
to visit with her sister, Mrs. H. A.
Dollahide and family for a few days
Mrs. Andy Hansen, who has been
here several days on important bust
ness, returned to her work near At
lantic, yesterday, where she is EN-
ployed on a farm.
Miss Agnes Nelson and Mrs. r r.
Phillips left for Nevada, Ia, this
forenoon, where the former will en-
ter the sanatorium at that place to
receive treatment.
August Johnson received several
head of fine Hereford cattle the past
, week. They came from several diff
ferent towns where Mr.. Johnson at
tended sales of late.
Bert Timmons came from Atlantic
this morning to get his automobile
that was left here last week because
of the bad condition of the roads,
following the heavy rains.
Mrs. John Greenlee left this morn
ing for a visit of several weeks at
Des Moines at the home of her
friend, Mrs. w. j. Dixon, where she
will remain until Decoration day.
Chas A. Rawson, chairman of the
Republican State Central Commit
tee. has cabled from Paris that he
will be a candidate for the office of
governor at the primaries in June,
1920.
Mrs. NJ. P. Henricksen and child
were morning passengers today for
visit at Soldier, Ia. to visit her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jens P. Jen-
sen and other relatives and with for
mer friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. C. Biggs left this
forenoon, Mr.. Biggs going to Des
Moines to attend the Delco Light Co.
convention and his wife for a visit
with his relatives at Guthrie Center,
and with her friend, Miss Helen
Grisell
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-03-19
Boys Badly Burned
Tank Explodes and Injuries
Columbia and Florenee Youths

Florence. March 15.-Willianl
Johns, son of Superintendent Johns
Of the South Carolina Industrial
School, and Earle Parker Of Colum-
bia. one of the school boys. We're
badly burned this afternoon when a
tank Of gasoline from which they
were printing the cylinders of their
tractor exploded. The boys were stur-
ned by the force Of the explosion.
Their clothing was covered with the
burning stuff and both suffered Sc
rious injuries before assistance
reached them. The Parker boy Is
most dangerously burned but il is
thought he will recover A school
boy named Powers saved their lives
by wrapping sacks around them anl
s,nothering the flames. The boys had
been driving the tractor all day and
It had run hot and when they poured
gasoline into the cocks the explosion
was immediate.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-03-19
More Nitrate of Soda
War Department Turns Loose
100000 Tons

Washington, March 15-Release Of
10000 tons of nitrate OF soda by the
War Department to the Department
of Agriculture for use as fertilizer
was announced today. The chemical
was purchased for use in making
high explosive shells. The Bureau CT
Markets announced that an effort
would be made to distribute 100000
tons this month from eighteen cities
where the nitrate is stored, many ur-
cent orders having been received be-
cause of the mild weather. Savan-
nah and Wilmington were said 10 re-
port daily shipments Of more than
600 tons from each place
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-03-19
What Allies VIII Get.

Paris. March 15.-Under the agree
"1ent which the Germans made at
Brussels the United States will re-
ceive' eight German ships. which will
be ready to go to sea within four
lays. The vessels are: The Zeppe-
lin. of 1920 tons; the Prinz Fried
rich, Of 1900 tons; the Graf Walder-
see. Of $4,000 tons; the Patricia, Of
1t.466 tons; the Cap Finisterre, of
1850 tons: the Pretoria, Of 1920
tons the Cleveland, of 16,eo0 tons, and
the Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, Of
$4,000 tons.
The giant Imperator. of $1,000 tons,
also will go to the United States. At
the present time the Imperator is
stuck in the mud, but it is believed
she can be f1oated in few days.
The total ships made available, to
the allies under the agreement num-
Der more than 700, approximating
100000 TONS
The vessels going to thes United
States are passenger ships, on ac-
count of the American desire to use
them for the transport of troops.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-03-19
Cotton Used In
February
Running Bales 1856; Bales of
Linters S,752

Washington. March 15.-Cotton
consumed during February amounted
to 433,516 running bales of lint and
S.752 bales of linters, the census hu-
reau today announced.
Last year during February 51o.-
|0SA bales Of lint and S7,9s1 of Hnters
were consumed
Cotton on hand February %, in
consuming establishments, was l.
55S,S1 running bales of lint and
2E.s26 of linters, compared with
L.G95.955 of lint and 15S,352 of lint,
ers a year ago, and in public storage
and at congresses 4,531, $50 bale:
I.of lint and lSs.02s OF linters, com
pared with 1893, ,406 Of lint and 200,;
o98 of linters a year ago.
February imports were 9.720 bales
compared with 1866 last year.
Exports we're 449, ,523 bales, incl1d
ing 106 bales of linters, compared
with 359.774 bales. including 7,6St
Of linters. in February last.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-03-19
JAPS PROVOKED
TlENTSIN CLASH
Attack Made on American Sol
diers and Two Men
Held Prisoners.
SITUATION AT TIENTSIN
SAID TO BE TENSE
Marines Were Not to Blame for
Difficulty = Regular Troops
Involved.

Picking, Friday, March ll.-By the
Associated Press-While early re-
ports from T1entsin suggested that
American marines were to blame for
the recent disorders there, later re-
ports would seem to sllow that the
ia apanese were also at fault.
Japanense military guards, 1t is
cla ined, entered the French conces-
sion and there seized two Americans
land when America officials inquired
of the Japanese )lice authorities II
an.- Americans were being detained
they We're given a negative answer
according 10 a report. Later Amer
Gin officials found two Americans IN a
police station. one Of them lying a.
most naked in the yard, calling Tor
water. The japanese were induced 70
send the injured man to a hospital
and an American consul refused 10
leave the station until the other man
q CORPORAL, had been released. THIS
demand was finally granted. The
American consul was stoned by Jap
anese as he drove away from the sta
ticn. it is said.
When the American marines enter
ed the japanese consulate they are
reported to have attacked visitor.
On Thursday evening America
marines, who were entering nevins
picture show in the French conc"s-
sion. were attacked by crowd OF
Japs nese armed with sticks. The.
managed to enter the theatre, the
proprietor of which telephoned fol
the French police who dispersed the
FJapanese.
The situation at Tientsin is said te
be tense. The matter has been refer
red to the French legation here.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-03-19
No MARINES INVOLVED.
Colonel Kane Reports on Trouble a'
Tientsin:

Washington, March 16.-Col Theo-
dore ?. Ka,.H. commanding the Amer
lean legation marine guard at Pc
king, reported today that marines
were not involved in the disturbance
at Tier ts:n which the American mili-
;ster is investigating. He said the
trouble vas between soldiers and
japanese, which accords with the as
sumption in official quarters here
that members of the Fifteenth (reg-
ular) Infantry, stationed at Tientsin,
We're confused with marines in early
accounts of the affair.
The state department is awaiting
further advice from Minister Reinch
before takirg any step in regard to
the report lhat the japanese consul
ate was raided. The minister cahlcd
Yesterday that he had sent First Sc
Rotary Spencer to Tientsin to report.
Colonel Kane's message sent IN re-
sponse TO an inquiry from Major
General Barnett, commanding the
marine corps. follows:
NO trouble between American
marines and Japanese. Trouble be-
tween army troops and Japanese IN
Tientsin. Investigation being held
by American minister. Taking every
precaution to prevent friction"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-03-19
British Willing 10 Yield.

Paris. March 15.-tBy the Associat-
Il Press. IF President Wilson in
sists that the league of nations be IN
corporated in the preliminary peace
treaty, the British, it is understood.
will concede the point. although they
still believe the preliminary pact IS
rot the proper place for the Inaugural
ion Of the league. which they declare
should be included in the final peace
pact.
This attitude was indicated today
after the announcement that the
American delegation strongly desire:!
the inclusion of the league in thg
preliminary treaty as well as in the
final pact.
The British, it is made known. do
not wish to delay the league of ma
tons program in any way. but they
express the keenest desire for the
immediate signing of the preliminary
peace treaty so as to alleviate unsat-
isfactory condition resulting from
the continuation of the armistice.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-03-19
More Then 700 Vessels Of i ,50o,-
600 Tons to be Surrendered
to Allied Nations.
UNITED STATES ~ -
TO GET 8 SHIPS
Allies Agree to Furnish Germans
t., * M
With Food Till Harvest, #
They Obey Arlnistice..
With Food

Brussels, Friday, March 1.-THE
German delegates to the conference
here regarding the taking over by the
allies of the German mercantile fleet
and the provisioning of Germany to-:
day definitely accepted the conditions
imposed by the allies. - -
The German representatives sat on.
one side Of long table, while on the.
other were an equal number of al:
lied representatives. There were mo-
greetings, salutations Or amenities OF.
any sort. The whole proceedings were
marked by in1personal rigidity. The
chairman of the German delegation
stared at a spot on the table sand adj
dressed his remarks to no one IN par
ticular. Vice Admiral Sir Rossiyn
Wenlyss, Of Great Britain, chairman
Of the allied delegation, began by
reading a statement prepared for
him by the civilian members, calling
on the Germans to say categoiically
whether they abided by the terms Of
the armistice. Under Secretary OF
State Won Braun replied curtly:
yes
Admiral Wemyss then read one
page OF typewriter memorandum,
giving in crisp sentences the terms
of the allies for granting food to
Gern1any-the German merchanf
feet to be handed over at once. imam
cial provisions to be made at once,
food TO be delivered, at once and ITO
be continued until the next harvest,
or as long as Germany abided bythe.
agreement.
+ AS the statement was read f. was
translated into German: and FleHfh,
the German replies receiving the same
treatment. The. air of inperso,1ality
was preserved throughout: ItsaHas
ehen settled that the details OF the
ration of 10000 tons OF food nfdntha
with the shipping and financial p1sns
should be Ella borated . in 3subzcom-
E,ittees and the first plenary session
adjourned. having lasted only a. few
minutes.
In this meeting there were nosap-
n:ais or references to humanity and
civilization or to women and children,
he only statement in this connection
heing that infant mortality had dou-
hled in the last three months, and
this was simply mentioned as acold
declaration Of fact in connection with
the request Of the Germans for more
condensed milk.
The German delegates were anx-.
ious to enlarge the proposed month
y imports of certain commodities
o.,1, ~ I,o n, witty, -
II regret that the worlds Ship
ping does not make, this possible
Reference on some points was re-
served by the Germans for discus
sion with the government at Berlin.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-03-19
AUTHORIZATION
Society
Plans for Organization in 20
States Mapped Out Claim
100000 Followers

New York. March 15.-Organizatior
Of the Association Opposed to Ma
tional Prohibition was announced
here tonight. with the avowed prime
purpose" of making the Eighteenth
amendment 70 the Constitution "for-
ever inoperative.''
Application for incorporation un-
der the laws of New York will be
made next week. it was said. Among
the incorporatorS Will be Percival s.
Hill, president Of the American To-
bacco Company: JOS. w. Hartman,
president Of the Hartman National
Bank. and Michael Friedsam, presi-
dent of E. Altman & Co. No person
officially connected with the organiZa-
ton. it was declared. has any inter
ests, directly or indirectly, in the Ii
quor business.
Plans for organization Of branches
in twenty-nine States have been aid.
it was announced. and nearly 0,0Oo
persons already have applied 70"
membership.
The organization, it was declared,
stands on the principle Of personal
rights and liberties and is opposed
70 introduction Of any bills in con-
grtss or i'll the various State legisla-
.ures dfferentiating between light
wines and beer and whiskey.
1t is as strongly opposed, the stare
ment declared. to prohibition by con-
stltutional amendment Of the manu-
f;;cture and sale Of cigarettes, cough
drops and chewing gum as it is to the
prohibition by constitutional amend
ment of the manufacture and sale Of
intoXicants.
In addition to the organizations
campaign to influence public opinion
for maintenance Of the standards o.
personal liberty by '.all lawful
and proper means the organization
also proposes to disseminate informa-
ticn regarding the political. social
and economic effect Of the prohibi-
ton OF the sale OF alcoholic bever-
ages. to promote temperance in TIE
u2n Of alcoholic beverages "and 20
OPPOSE any movement to limit or dis
ccntinup the use OF tobacco"
The organization will hold mass
meetings and parades in forty-three
cities on April t9. the anniversary o!
the firing of the first gun of the
American revolution. A national cen
vention is 70 be held. the announce
ment says, between June I and June
Is.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-03-19
KOREANS SEEK
INDEPENDENCE
Appeal to Peace Conference to
Liberate Country From
Japanese.
ASK FOR RIGHT OF
SELF GOVERNMENT
Would Have Their Country Plac-
ed Under Protection of The
League of Nations.

Washington, March 16.-President
wilson has been asked by the koreaa
National Association 10 initiate action
at the peace conference looking &c
independence of Korea with t:2
country to be guided by mandatory
until such time as the league OF ia
tions shall decide that it is tit fey
self government.
The copy CT The letter to the pres
ident was made public here today by
SyngnIan Rhee, who. with Henry
Chung, are the authorized delegates
OF the association in the United States.
At the same time there also was Civ
en- cut letter addressed to the peace
conference asking that Korea be freed
rom the domination Of Japan and
eiEcn toll freedom eventually. This
letter was sent to the state depart-
nent for transmission TO Paris.
Eoth letters assert that Japan es-
tablished a prctectorate over Korea in
direct violation of her treaty ob;iSa-
,ions to Korea; that since that time
the country has been misruled. its
.,atura: resources exploited for the
benefit only of the japanese, its lit
erature suppressed and its religious
worship supervised.
Mr.. Rhee also announced today
that on behalf Of the Korean asso-
citation representing all Koreans living
abroad he had sent communications
TO the American and British govern
7nents asking that they use their
good offices with the Japanese gov
ernment to see that the Koreans ar
rested, in tho independence demon
STATIONS this month be not cruelty
treated.
The message TO the American S,aie
Ldepartsffent said :>,,e.----.-.s -4s
According to private cableSral1
received from the Korean head
quarters, Shanghai, China, some .
0O0,OCO Koreans, including the mem
bers OF 1000 Christian churches in
Korea. have declared independence
of Korea March ] 1t Seoul, Pyea:;;-
yanS and other centers. AS cca3e-
cuence Japanese authorities in kore'
nave arrested more than 1000 I1:n
connected with the movement, ln-
flicting upon them inhuman punish
-nent. We take The liberty 70 Ask
you in the name Of humanity to Use
Your good Offices with the japanese
government to see that these patriolc
men shall not be cruelty treated or
;heir lives forfeited unjustly."
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-03-19
Will Move Clocks Up
Railways Will Save Much Day
light.

Washington. March 16.-To nlal'
effective the daylight saving law. D;
rector General Hines today INSTRUCT
railroads to turn their clocks ahee
one hour at 2 a. m. Sunday. Marc
81. Trains will run on the me-
schedule thereafter, but will be he'
only at terminals. While on II
road they will not stop for an hou
to make up the difference in timr
Each railroad was called on to prop
erly safeguard movement of its train
on the road at the time Of the change
Clocks viii be moved back an fou
at 2 a. m. on the last Sundayin DC
tober. ..-.-.-..-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-03-19
PHONE RATES
BEFORE COURT
State Of Kasas Granted Permis-
sion to Institute Proceeding
Against Burleson
AUTHORITY OF POSTMAS-
TER GENERAE QUESTIONED
Case will Be Taken Up on Next
Term Of Supreme Court

Washington, March 1.-THE au-
tho-ity Of the postmaster general to
increase telephone rates throughout
the country will be determined by the
Supreme Court, which today granted
the State of Kansas permission to in
stitute original proceeding against
the postmaster general, questioning
the validity Of his order last Decem-
Der establishing new toll rates The
court ordered the return to be made
in the case at the next term in Oc-
tober.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-03-19
Young Man Died
In France
Mr.. Thomas Carlisle Herber'
Victim of Pneumonia

The Rev. ]. G.. Herbert received !:
long distance message from hi.
brother, Rev. Walter I. Herbert, cam
pastor at Camp Jackson, last night
stating that his son. Lieut.. Thoma'
Carlisle Herbert. had died Of pneu
monia in France. The young mar
spent several years in Charlcseo'
while his father was pastor of Trim
ity Church and presiding elder of tn
Charleston district Lieut.. Herbor'
was about 25 years old and was pop
ular among his friends-News anf
Courier, March 16.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-03-19
The Text of Document Same
That VIII Be Submitted to
y. S Ser ate
SUPREME COUNCIL MEETS
TO DISCUSS TERMS
President Wilson, Studying Mil
itary Disarmament Terms for
Germany, Not Present

Paris, March 15-The supreme var
council resumed its sessions this after
noon with q distinguished arrstJ OF
military and civilian chiefs, expect
ing that President Wilson would he
present for the final consideration CT
the military, naval and aerial terms
Of the German disarmament.
The Pres: dent did not attend, how
ever. Col. House taking his place. as
the draft of the terms in treaty form
had not been completed in time TO
permit Of study beofre the meeting.
The President received the full! draft
late this afternoon, and went over 1t
tonight article by article with Gen
Bliss and Admiral Benson at the Paris
White House.
With the President absent the coun-
ell deferred the military and naVas
terms until Monday
The Polish frontiers of Germany
was the next subject on the program
but the British prime minister was
i not prepared to proceed. so this also
was deferred. Mr.. Lloyd Georse 1eil
the council room soon after learn
ing that President Wilson would not
attend and proceeded TO the SWA.te
House, for a conference on the SIT
alton.
The inevitable delays on various
details lead to doubts for the first
time in American quarters on COM
pleting the treaty by March 20, as
was expected. It has developed also
that Mr.. Lloyd George is obliged TO
return to London the middle OF the
coming week and he is unable to say
how long he will be gone owing 10
the British labor congress and other
subjects requiring his attention in
London. It is hoped that he Will re-
turn within week or ten days, or
possibly turn over British interests to
Mr.. Balfour. but his absence may have
the effect of prolonging the conclu-
sion of the treaty 5eyond the 2oth.
It was stated at American mead
quarters that the treaty now being
framed would be the definite treaty
covering all the main subjects. and
would not be a preliminary treaty. II
IS the treaty which would be sub
mitted to the United States for ratiii-
cation. and after is conclusion, the
remaining details will be large;S
formalities.
No decision has yet been made cor
cerning the seat Of the league oi
nations. but the minister of foreign
affairs of Belgium has written of.
fering one of his historic palaces OF
Brussels as the home Of the league
| if Brussels is chosen. The prevailing
| American sentiment continues to hr
favorable to Geneva.
| Leon Bourgeois. French delegate o.
| the league Of nations. will hold q
conference with Col. House tomorrow
concerning two proposed amendments
| to the covenant. The amendments
deal with Investigations by the league
of the military status Of all the mem
! Der countries.
! Frank Hitchcock accompanied III.
| Bourgeois and the American dele
gates who attended the league Of ma
tons congress at London. but is now
back in Paris taking an active inter
est in the league.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-03-19
Favor Improved
Highways
Majority House Members For
Bill, But Not Extra Session.

Columbia. March 15-In answer t
a questionnaire sent to them by j
Wilson Gibbes clerk Of the house. :
majority Of the members Of the hous
Of representatives. heard from are II
favor of bill for improved highway
but are not in favor of an eXtraor-
binary session Of those heard fro1
relative to an extra session forty-fou'
were in the' negative thirty-three IN
the affirmative and eight non-com
initial Forty-eight members pledge
suppc't to good roads measure,
TWEEN " we're opposed to such legis]a-
ton and twenty were non-commit-
tai