davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-29
Modified Plan Suggested.

Bearing in mind the condition that
clearing house banks Of Washington
as a rule are required to replenish
their reserves daily, and do so easily
through deposits with the treasurer
Of the United States. or by telegraph
through correspondent banks making
deposits in federal reserve banks. the
Baltimore plan. modified, might read
lily be adopted by the Washington
clearing house. Arrangement could
be made by the clearing house banks
that, upon wire advice to the federal
reserve bank by the manager of the
clearing house, debtor banks could
be charged in even thousands in their
reserve accounts and credit banks
credited in their reserve accounts in
even thousands, the odd amounts to
be cleared through a fund auto
matically lodged with designated
bank. For instance, the National
Metropolitan Bank could be handed
debit tickets drawn by the clearing
house manager on debtor banks, and
this fund would meet the charges
cleared the following day by the
creditor banks. The bookkeeping on
the part of the respective clearing
house banks would be as follows: II
a creditor, a charge to the federal
reserve bank in even thousands and
debit ticket against the bank handling
the odd amount clearing fund; on
the other hand the debtor bank
would credit the federal reserve bank
with even thousands and credit the
clearing fund with the odd amount"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-02
Old Firehorse
Recalls Days
OfReal Glory
''Bill," Now in Garbage Ser
vice, Would Leave City
Barn When Siren Blows,

"Old Bill" whose better days were
spent in the well KEEP, stalls OF the
fire department was quietly MUNICH
ing his feed Yesterday at the city
barn, for, be it said. Bill was rclc-
gated to the GARBAGE department
seven years ago. Eli. so the older
firemcn saw was one OF the hest
horses in the department ten years
ago. But like his predecessors Bill
was forced to bow 10 the yoke OF age.
Seven years, it would seem should
suffice TO kill all memory of ire de
partmcnt days, but not so with Bill
Oblivious to the hustle and hustle at
the city barn. Bll was champng his
n-day fare Suddenly the rising
wall OF the siren was heard, the fire
warning Eli pricked up his ears anil
then Jerking At his halter, tried T.
stick his head through his colla-.
which was hanging nearby lust a,
he had been trained TO do in years
gone bv rhcn, apparently he re
membcrcd ii, decline. for suddenly he
ceased his stamping and after listen
ing sadly to the dying wall of the
siren, bent his head and resumed hi;
repaSt
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-02
GREAT ATTRACTIONS
COMING TO STRAND

The patrons of the Strand are very
fortunate in being able to witness the
great musical comedy "Oh. Boy" which
is taken from the original sensational
musical comedy OF A,e same name
which ran Tor one year at the Cos.
mopoltan theater. New York and SIX
months solid a, the Rivoli in pic
tuIes. This picture has been III such
demand tha, the Strand has been able
to secure II for only four days com
mencing Jsly I'd, Sd. 4,h and Sth. 1t
will be produced with all stage set
tngs. designed by Albert Casselllnl. In
addition to the picture itself the --latest,
musical hits of "Oh, Boy" will be
played by the orchestra and sung by
popular soprano soloiSt This IS some
thing entirely new TO the patrons Of
the ,heater and was added with such
great success IN the New York pro-
duc,ion that the Strand management,
has decided to place it in addition to
the picture here Our lady readers are
reminded that the Strand has added
commodiouS rest rooms. free telc-
phone, ice water canteen'. etc. and
the fact that the Strand theater on
accoun, OF its superior cooling iacil-
tiles is the most comfortable of down
town thcaters and situated directly in
the shopping district makes i, an ideal
place for meeting your friends by ap-
polntnent or while waiting between
trains. (Adv)
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-02
VILLAGE SMITHY
IS DISAPPEARING
Only II Shops Here Now;
Scores Of Garages,

The village blacksmith has passed
away in Oklahoma City. Within the
memory OF comparatively small chill
dren, Oklahoma City had score OF
blacksmith shopS-and not a single
garage The city directory now shows
that there arc seventeen blacksmith
shops in the city and ten pages in
the same directory are filled with the
names OF garages and dealers in auto
mobile tires and accessories
Between 500 and 60 horses are lett
in Oklahoma City Nearly all are used
for heavy work And they are con-
stantly being discarded Tor automobile
trucks.
OF course, this means fewer horse
,hoerS. The old ones are retiring and
young men are not crowdng into the
ranks to take their places. II is too
long TO learn, too hard work and does
not pay enough
Nc, with the decrease in the number
Of horSeShoerS. the wages. have scared
\ Jouruevman who worked even two
years ago for 81 and glad to get it,
now demands 81 and up Prices for
work IN consequence have doubled.
Another phase OF the passing OF the
Smithy is the disappearance OF the
travelling men, The horseshoe sales
man who once carted about samples of
latest hoof designs comes no more,
and the vendor of fancy iads in horse
hoe nails but seldom.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-02

II its good to eat you'll find it a,
,he Skirvln Grill. (Adv.)
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-02

while the senate is debating
document the house will resume
,idera,ion OF prohibition enforce|
legislation.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-02
Movies Get
Scoring BY
Film Chief
Offers Affidavits to Expose
Conditions on Stage
He DiSIikeS,

NEW YORK, July 2-The
movies as they are presented by
the present day breed OF produc-
cts had a rough time a, the Hotel
Astor yesterday during the month
" meeting of motion picture and
theatrical cooperative associa-
tons
J A. Quinn Of Los Angeles,
president OF this organization
which seeks the house cleaning Of
the movies, scored the current
starring system as based on ia
vorltSm by the managers and not
on merit and criticized most of
the producers yesterday as four
iluSherS."
Mr.. Quinn challenged the pro-
ducers to name committee from
their own number. before whom
he would place his evidence ex-
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-02
ConaREss PROVIDES
GOVERNMENT FUNDS

WASHINGTON, July Although
Presidential approval cannot be Sc
cured until President Wilson reaches
here from Paris, no embarrassment TO
government departments from lack OF
funds is expected as result OF the
action OF congress last night in en-
acting all application bills needed by
the various agencies OF the govern
ment for the new fiscal year tina, be
gan yesterday.
A''cr being in session until after
midnight. the house and senate finally
reached agreements on bills that have
been in dispute for weeks. The meas
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-02
GERMANS KEEP HOLD
ON RIGA, BALTIC PORT

COPENHAGEN, July IA tele-
gram to the Official Lettish bureau
from Libau says that the report of the
evacuation of Riga by the Germans is
premature.
General Won der Goltz has estab-
lishcd martial law in Riga. He has
proclaimed himself governor general
and has appointed the German Major
General Amin governor OF Riga.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-02
FANS FURNISHED FREE
TO INVAllDS IN CITY

Many calls for free use of electric
fans from invalids who would other
wise be unable to afford them arc
being taken care of by the Oklahoma
Gas and Electric company, according
10 ]. +. Owens, vice president and
general manager. The company has
made a practice of furnishing free
fans to invalids for several years now,
says Owens and has received many
letters of thanks from the persons
who have benefited by the practice.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-02

ures as passed included the army bill
carrying T7S.W0.W0: the sundry
civil bill carrying $60S.0M.W; the
district OF Columbia annual budget nj
SlS0000. and a deficiency measure
Of Rs,O0.000.
With the appropriations bills dis
posed OF and with passage of the ad-
ministation's water power bill in the
house, both branches adjourned until
Tuesday, July 6 ~ that time. Presi-
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-02

posing screen conditions in the
form of affidavits.
Mr. Quinn was stirred 10 in
dignation by the accusation OF the
producers that he was telling only
half truths about the existing
state OF the movies.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-02
Riots Over Jailing a Socialist.

SCRANTON, Pa, July IA small
sized riot occurred late today jus, out
side the police court, where Edward
Robllng. local Socialis, leader, had
loudly protested the sending to jail
without bail Joseph Jukels OF New
York, who, federal agents declared,
had denounced the United States at
a Scranton bolsheviSt meeting.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-03-08
Republican Move
Hurts Soldiers

Washington, March 4.-Failure OF
the army appropriation bill and 9TH
er military measures to pass before
congress adjourned leaves tho war
department in q difficult but not a
serious situation Secretary Baker
said today. No immediate shortage OF
funds to care for the troops Is in
prospect.
Mn Baker said his greatest regret
was that failure Of the army reor-
ganization bill meant that num-
ber Of men Of the war time army
must remain in the service for a
longer time than would have been
necessary otherwise.
Pointing out that reorganization
bin proposed The formation Of a reg
ular army OF 500 .000 men, Secretary
Baker said that by cnlisting these
100000 and getting going We would
have mad troops to replace those
whom we will otherwise have TO
keep
II the bill had passed" he con-
tinued, we could have started at
oHcc to organize this body OF men anu
t. withdraw the temporary members )
az the army who are OF course it1x-
ious to get away"
':'he strength OF the old regular
army enlisted personnel. subject 70
continuous service after the war ty
th:. terms Of enlistment, is only obo2t
80 600 men.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-03-08
Smith Kills Son-in-Law

Bishopville. March IL. C. Snatth'
4 well known citizen OF the Stokes
Bridge section OF this county, shot
and instantly Killed his son-in-iaw.
". y. Watson, Jr.. last night al
O'Clock.
The Killing took place at Smith $
home about four miles from Bishop
Vile. II seems from the facts Ea'h-
cred at the coroner's inquest that
Watson came to town yesterday ara
re:u,nr,i 10 Mr.. Smiths home late IN
the afternoon drinking and began 10
abuse. his wife. Size grabbed up her
infant baby and ran oui OF tn" i"nsr
He is said 10 hay" thrown E.i'p at
hey. ana whcn her father. T. q
Smith, in;"r!cred. Watson pui!rc out
his knife and made for Smith ana
Smith shot him with a shot gun. the
toad taking effect just 'ihove the
heart. Death resulted Instantly.
Watson has been in The army but
he vas recently discharged and NOV
ed 10 his fatheriu-law' plantation
ard wa:; making preparation TO farm.
Smith came to town immediately
and gave himself M and IS now III
jail
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-03-08
Cotton Law in Effect

Washington March 1.-The cotton
futures rider to the guarantee wheat
price bill which was signed today by
President wilson becomes effective
tonight at midnight. Cnder it only
- grades OF cotton--fcon low 'n.d-
tllini: up~--':an be- delivered on future
contracts and All cotton so delivered
n!ast be classified bg government
graders.
Authority 10 enforce The now law
is vested III the department oi agri-
cultures bureau OF markets which
announced tonight tilat the NC;
would deny tilc ri:>ht or delivery here
after to eight grades Of cotton hith-
crto deliverable on ;nlur" contracts.
Colnrcd rGtion, which are equivalent
to fh.. low i.,ldd!inG .sr::t!c n.a; b" de-
hycrcd, il was explained.
Since TIE tow ::"at!'.i "l rcit"h t:t:'
is h,inW rnd,iiil,% MAY not -" deliver
I'd hcrcaftrr nr inil!r" coniia'iS. II
was said that reimbursement OF man
ort;crS NOW outstanding would be
ncccsSary.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-03-08
Mexico Branches Out

Mexico City. Feb 10 Correspond
enc4 OF The Associated Press)-The
Department Of Industry, Commerce
and Labor has ordered the establish
menf OF twen1y-three commercial: ey-
hibits in North. South and Central
America and Europe and has appoint
cd four commercial agents who viii
ht. stationed In ST Louis, New Or
leans mad San Francisco and Earcc-
Iona. Spain. The exhibits VIII be
housed as adiuncts OF the Mexican
consulate. III San Francisco. New Or
leans. Tampa. New York, Los AnGe-
les. Philadelphia and in Central and
South American and European cities.
includin. Havana and Lima.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-03-08
Jackson Deserted
ORy Harold BOokcr)

Columbia March 3.--There are
now only about 5000 soldiers at
Camp Jackson. Over 10000 men have
been sent from the camp home since
the signing Of the ar,nistice. Coium-
bia is already beginning to take on
4 before the war appearance.
Two hundred and thirteen South
Carolinians were discharged at the
camp Monday from the 61st Coast
Artillery regiment These are the
men who were organized into Com
pany 3 and Headquarters Company
Of the Coast Artillery at Fort Moui-
trie last year. The men were ct
Camp Jackson only four days before
getting their discharges. They ar
rived from overseas OH February lS
and were sent to Camp Upton.
These Coast Artillery Companies
left South Carolina last July and
joined other companies at Camp Eus-
tis, Va, and they sailed for France
on July II. They never got into the
front lines but were camped several
months at Castillion. France. They
were part Of the cc3rd Brigade OF
heavy artillery.
The mon left for their homes IN
various parts Of the State Monday ar
ternoon. They were companies at
GreenNlle, Spartanburg. Greenwood
and GafTney when they were called
into service.
DIR. c. Y. Akin. director OF the
State department Of venereal disease
control, will go to Charleston on
Thursday for purpose of completing
arrangements for taking over gov
ernment venereal disease clinic.
which up to this time has been op-
Grated under control of Passed AS
sietant Surgeon W. II. Slaughter
The Charleston unit is one OF the
most important clinics in the chain
which the department Of venereai
disease control proposes to organize
throughout the State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-03-08
!! Charge Against Major
General persiaing Suspects At
tacks Made on Brest.

Washington March 4.--A cabse-
gram from General Pcrs!ling made
public today 1T the war department,
charges that campaign of criticism
against the handling Of the en-
barkation camp 1T Brest, France.
grew out Of trial by courtnartial OF
Major Alfred w. Birdsall, formerly
of the New York Evening Telegram.
The message states that the "rio-
lent newspaper attacks upon the
Brest camp began about the time
Major Birdsall returned to the Unit
ed States after having been rcpT1-
manded. reduced in grade and fined
for striking an enlisted man. 1t adds
that Major Birdsall threatened be-
fore he left that he would get some
one at Rrest.''
General Pershins's message fol-
lows:
Preference p 2l55 { cabled in
quiry from the Department. reference
criticism against port OF Rrest, fol-
towing information received from IN
telligence office at port:
"ta) September, 1918, Major Al
fred w Birdslll, formerly OF the New
York Evening Telegram and form
er provost marshal Of Brest, convict
ed by general courtmartial OF various
offenses.
"(b) December, 1918, Major Birds
all ordered TO Brest in connection
with investigation Of certain suppos-
cd irregularities
"(cl January i, 1919, MAJOR
Birdslll s:lils United States after hay
ing made threat that he would gel
some one in Brest.
I'D February /. 1919 tabout,.
Violent newspaper attacks begin
The war department made public
at tie same time the courtinartsal
record IN Major Birdsalls case. He
was charged With violation Of the
s6ti1 article OF war. the general ar
ticle covering conduct unbeconng ;ili
officer. There were three speciIlc;,-
lions charging hat III June. l31S'
Major Birdsall struck Corp. Harry w
Clarens Of an infantry headquarters
cornpany. in the tace with his hand:
cursed Tiarens who was then i Ifis-
oner in confinement and then ordef-
ed him placed in irons in violation OF
army regulations.
Major Birdsan was found guilty
on all specifications and sentenced 10
be reprimanded, reduced to the foot
of the list Of majors of the quarter
master corps for the period Of one
year and fined $500.
III reviewing the case the review
ing officer reported the sentence.
totally disproportionate to the gray
ity OF the offense committed by this
officer but added that in order that
the officer should not escape punish
nent however inadequate" the sen
tence was approved.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-03-08
News From Columbia
Senator Neils Christensen Will
Not Resign-Banks Hard
Hit.
by Harold Bookerl

Columbia, March 5.-There is gen.
eral rejoicing over the State over the
decision Of Senator NeilS Christensen
Of Beaufort to reconsider his an
nounced intention OF resigning and to
remain in the State senate another
session. The Beaufort senator an
nounced shortly before the opening
Of the last session Of the general as
senbly that he would, at the close OF
the session, tender his resignation.
During the recent session resolu-
tions were adopted by the finance
committee Of the senate, by the State
canal commission and by the senate
as 4 whole urging the senator from
Beaufort to reconsider his announc-
ed intention Of quitting the BODY. In
addition letters were writtenShy prom
<inent men from al over the State
who recognize the value of his ser
vices to the State.
J,ae resolution in the senate 1eg-
ging him To reconsider his announc-
ed intention was offered by Senator
Rodgers Of Spartanburg. who has IL
ways h.ed different political affiliations
from nc. Beaufort senator but VINO
recognizes that the State can Ill al
ford TO lose the services OF the iat-
ter
There IS not Il man in the public
life OF the State today who is repcct-
ed more by those who know him
than Senator Christensen. The
members Of the senate recognize III
hin, . safe counselor ano an excel
lent leader. He has decided convlc-
t:ons and he is n scrappcr for legisla-
ton that be thiuks IS for the best IN
toa.est OF the State. But no senator
has eyer had occasion 10 accuse !llic
OF unfairness. He fights b!!t he fights
clcanly and above board and only
for those things that he thinks are
right. II he ever makes a mistake
is an honest mistake and II he is con-
yinced that lie has made i mistake he
acknowledges it.
South Carolina has good reason 10
rejoice al his decision to stay in the
senate. AZ this critical time IN the
lifc "f Ike Stale his services could
iii h:Mc been spared.
II is estimated by Columbia bank
cr:; tF,:l, She: failure OF the bill exempt
i,,e. from, taxation twenty-five per cent
Of the capital stock ot banks invest
c.i in Liberty Loan bonds VIII COST
Tho banks Of tho State no less than
sjU0. .00G Some bankers say the
less will total 100000 The bankers
ara quit. n:sttrall" Very much put
out oyer the matter but II seems 1hat
;I.rc IS noth;t:&' h. hey can do. IL
* possi!,l" that legislation may be
passed al IN" iicNt session providing
FOR the refund OF these taxes
1'h.. State board of education IS eX-
,,nctcd to meet in Columhi:. shortly
Tor the purpose OF clcctinS a regis
r.l' for the teachers bureau. An act
was passed at tho recent session OF
;he general assembly taking control
nf this bureau from Superintendent OF
Education Swcaringen and placing it
under the State board.
Or. ". s. Stokes. who held the po-
si1iou under Mr.. Swearingen. is
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-03-08
Travelling Man
Says Thought My
Time Had Come. -
"Had Given up Hope of Ever
Being Well Again. It is Aw-
ful to Feel That You Have No
Chance, But Dreco Changed
it ALL"

II cannot fully express my appr&-
citation Of what Dreco has done and is
still doing tor me- declared Mr.. Jas.
T. brockctt. the we'll known travelling
salesman who covers" Georgia. but
whose homo is in Greenwood. S. c.
He gave this statement at Palmer Sc
Sons Drug Store in Athens a few days
ago:
III is no wonder to me the enor-
mous sale Dreco has. since / know
some Of it's powers" he continued,
For I feel that it has actually saved
my lille and it deserves the highest
praise any one can siye it.
Z have spent thousands Of dollars
III search Of health. Every stomach
remedy | heard OF, bought. had
c;ttarrh OF the stomach and nothing
eyer did me any good but this Dre-
co. My kidneys were weak and my
liver inactive. but the great Dreco has
rcmedicd ali the ills. Nothing is too
good for NE TO say-in fact, I don't
know how to make ii strong enough"
TO keep tie health UP to the high
est standard one must keep his Stom-
ach IN perfect ORDER SO mat ne can
digest and assimila,e the food prop
erly. thereby eliminating dyspepsia.
Indigestion hiliouSncss. gas on the
stomach. backachc. sallow complex
ion. dark rings under the eyes; in
fact, al! the symptoms that follow
stomach disorders. Dreco. The her.
bal tonic, gives the desired results in
these distressing symptoms.
Dreco is now sold by all good drug
Sts throughout the country and is
highly recommended in Sumter by
Sibsrt's Drug Store
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-03-08
Americans in Siberia

EladiVOStOk Jan. . Correspond
cnce Of the Associated Press)
American command here has organ
iZod sparial military patrols to main
tain tn, discipline OF the American
soldiers. says ttn. t;oioS PtinorE;L in
:, recent issue. AZ proof OF the "i-
fcctivcn"Ss Of thi$ service. The paper
says ,iiat recently there has not
been a &in.l. scandal in which ;.h
American soldier HTS icrfl involve"
and the population nf the ouIylnE:
districts and the chief OF the milsla
have. expressed tllcir SrAt!tndc L"
Ma jor SanucI johnson. in comtnand
OF tilc American patrols. Ther" are
10 patrols, each consisting Of > men.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-03-08

candidate for the position. It was the
discharge Of DR.. Stokes by Mr.. Swear
ingen that led to the legislation taxi
ing control of the bureau from the
State superintendent of education.
The annual meeting of the South
Carolina Livestock Association wiz
be held in Columbia March II and
12. The dairy program will be COM
plete with moving pictures and adj
dresses by experts Thomas o. Law
ton, Of Garnet, Hampton county, is
secretary Of the association.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-03-08

Washington. March a.--rhe house
early today adopted q resolution eS-
pressing the hope that the peace
conference Will "favorably consider
the claims OF ireland 20 The right OF
self determination" The resolution
goes to the senate where it is con-
sidered Improbable that. any action
71isi ue taken hefoys adjournment.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-03-08

Paris, March 5.-At a meeting Of
the German cabinet Monday it was
agreed unanimously, it is understood,
that Germany could not submit TO
coercion from the entente. either in
armistice negotiations OF. in the peace
pourparlers proper. according to q
Zurich dispatch.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-03-08

Washington, March 5.-Naval sta
tons and yards were directed by Sec
rotary Daniels today to restore to his
former position upon discharge every
man who left non-combatant work
to enter the fighting branches of the
service.