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Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-04-17
QUICK SETTLEMENT
IS NOW IN SIGHT
HUN PLENIPoTENTiARiE ARE
INVITED TO VERSAILLES ON
Path OF APRIL.
Many MATTERS CLEARED UP
The Adriatic Situation, Chiefly AZ.
feetins Italy, Has Present Prece-
denee Over All Other Questions.

Paris.-A statement by President
wilson in behalf of the council of four
says that the questions OF peace are SO
near complete solution thpt they will
be quickly and finally drafted.
The text of Presidents Wilson
statement follows:
In view OF the fact that the uues-
tions which must be settled i'm ths
peace with Germany have been
brought so near complete solution
that they can now quickly be nut
through the final process OF drafting.
those who have been most constantly
in conference about them have decided
10 ADVISE that the German plenipoten-
'iaries be invited to meet the repre-
sentatives OF the associated bel!iger.
ent nations at Versailles on the 25th
OF April
This does not mean that the many
other questions connected with the
general peace settlement will be in.
terrupted or that their consideration
which has long been under way will be
retarded. On the contrary, il is ex-
pected that rapid progress will now
be made with these questions so that
they may also presently he expected
to be ready for final settlement.
1T is hoped that the questions most
directly affecting Italy. especially tho
Adriatic question. can now be brought
to a speedy agreement. The Adriat!c
question will be given for the timr
precedence over other questions and
pressed for continual study.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-04-17
.s4,500,0OO,0O0 IS
AMOUNT OF LOAN
THE SIZE OF THE LOAN MUCH
SMALLER THAN HAD BEEN
GENERALLY EXPECTED.
TAX EXEMPTIONS A FEATURE
Rates Of Interest Vary According to
Option Taken by Purchasers;
Bonds Mature In Four Years.

Washington.-Terms OF the Victory
Liberty loan were announced by Sec.
retary Glass, as follows:
The Victory Liberty loan. which
will be offered for popular subscrip-
tion on April 81. will take the form of
AZ per cent. three-four-year, convert
ible gold notes of the United States.
exempt from State and local taxes, ex-
cept estate and Inheritance taxes. and
from normal federal income taxes
The notes will be convertible, at the
option OF the holder. throughout their
life into 3& per cent three-four-year
convertible gold notes of the United
States, exempt from all federal. State
and local taxes, except estate and in
heritance taxes. In like manner the
IN per cent notes will be convertible
into Az per cent notes.
The amount OF the issue will be
S4,oO0.OoO,O00. which with the. de-
ferred installments OF income and
prohts taxes payable, in respect to last
years income and profits. during the
period covered by the maturity dates
or treasury certificates OF indebted
ness now outstanding. will fully pro-
vide for the retirement OF such GER
tihcates. The issue will be limited to
s4,5Oo,0o0, 900 except as it may be nee
essary to increase or decrease the
amount to facilitate allotment. Over
subscriptions will be rejected and al
lotments made on a graduated scale
similar in its general plan to that
adopted in connection with the first
Liberty loan. Allotment will be made
in full on subscriptions up to and in
Guiding $4,000.
The notes OF both series will be
dated and bear interest from May 20.
1919. and will mature on May 20, 1923.
Interest will be payable on December
10, 1919. and thereafter semi-annually
on June Is and December 10. and at
maturity. All or any of fthe notes
may be redeemed before maturity.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-04-17
HAVE NEVER Been DEFEATED
American Officers Rapidly Learning
Why Germans Were Detested
Even Long Before the War.

Coblenz.-The increasing insolence
OF the Germans in this area is a mat
ter OF concern to those here who
hoped the Germans. defeated in the
war, would mend their manners and
learn lesson in dealing with foreign
nations. but it would appear from To-
cal indications that all such hopes
have been in vain.
The Germans insist our presence on
the Rhine is no sign of defeat; that
we are here as the result of agree
ment; and this line OF argument leads
them to expound curious ideas as to
the rights Of German civilians in the
occupied areas.
few days ago case came before
military tribunal OF Americans in
which German was charged with
breaking one Of the American regula-
tions. The solicitor for the Germans
calmly arose and announced that the
Americans had no right to submit
German civilians to trial under mill
tary law
why" exclaimed the American,
had not the Germans military tribu-
nails in Belgium and France?"
Yes" agreed the German, that is
true, but then we were dealing with
conquered countries and conquered
territories and you are here only as
an outcome Of the armistice."
One can imagine the amazement OF
the Americans.
Such instances Of German insolence
are daily brought before the American
officers here who have to deal with
Germans and they are learning rapidly
why the Germans were detested by
the rest OF Europe before the war.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-04-17
ONLY THREE OUT OF WILSON'S
IA POINTS ARE NOT ENDORSED

Paris.-If one would gain a real an.
probation OF what has been accom-
plished. it is necessary merely to keep
foremost in mind the basis upon which
the peace conference was called into
being. President Wilson'S IA points.
How far has the conference puo-
crossed toward their realization? To
this extent. that with the exception
OF three uuestions-Russia. the Ser
hian outlet to the sea and Italy's from.
t'ers-and these latter are irdepend
ent-the American peace delegation
has succeeded in forcing through the
acceptance of the entire program.
is understood that the question
OF Russia was debated at recent
session. hut probably the ultimate de-
cision will he to leave II for the
league Of nations.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-04-17
NO LEGAL AUTHORITY FOR
ENFORCEMENT OF DRY LAW

Washington.-Lega advisers OF gov.
ernment agencies interested in LIQUOR
regulation examined statutes and
executive orders without finding spe
cifc legal authority by which the
internal revenue bureau might en-.
force wartime prohibition after July
lst.
President Wilson. under the Over
man act, giving him power to transfer
functions from one department to an.
other. might delegate the authority to
the revenue bureau. some lawyers de-
clared. However. this still would
leave the bureau without adeouate
funds 70 pay the costs of maintaining
largo federal police force.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-04-17
WILSON CHAMPIONS
MONROE DOCTRINE
INTRODUCTION OF INSTRUMENT
10 OPPOSED By FRENCH AND
CHINESE DELEGATES.
SPEECH CLOSED DISCUSSION
There Was No Vote Taken and Fail.
ing Further Remarks President
Declared Amendment Adopted.

Paris.-Discussion OF the Monroe
doctrine amendment by the leageu Of
nations commission is described by
those present as having been Of dra-
matte character. concluding with a
speech by President Wilson deprecat-
ing the opposition which had been
expressed.
He declared the Monroe doctrine
was enunciated TO combat the holy
alliance and to hold back the threat
OF absolutism and militarism. 1t was
source OF surprise and discourage
ment. the president said to hear oppo-
sition expressed to such doctrine
and such purpose.
The British attitude had been in
doubt until the last. but Lord Robert
Cecil turned the scales by announc-
ing that he saw no objection to the
amendment in the form presented by
the president. NJ Larnaude. OF the
French delegation. followed Lord Rob
erts with objections to inserting the
Monroe doctrine.
The Chinese also offered objection
TO the amendment on the ground that
its language was so extended that il
might validate certain principles and
claims affecting Chinese affairs.
The presidents speech closed the
discussion. There was no vote and
when there were no further remarks
the chairman said the amendment
would be considered adopted The
commission then took up the next
article OF the covenant.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-04-17
GoMPERS PROTESTS SHIFT
IN LABOR LEGISLATION

New York.-Samuel Gompers cabled
President Wilson, protesting against
reopening the report drafted by the
committee. Mr.. Gompers' action was
based on the announcement that the
plenary adopted the report. with an
amendment offered by G. n. Barnes,
labor member OF the British cabinet.
recognized that conditions peculiar
20 the. orient make absolute uniformity
in labor legislation impossible"
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-04-17
HEAVY FIGHTING RACES IN
THE STREETS OF MUNICH

Berlin The latest news received
mere is t" the effect that the commun-
lists in Munich have not yet been mas
tered and that heavy fighting is rag
ing in the streets of Munich between
red guards and troops loyal killed or
wounded.
The central railway station, the
postoffice and telegraph Office and
several other public buildings again
are in the hands OF the communists
who used heavy mine throwers.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-04-17
ENGLISH LABOR PARTY HAS
CERTAIN DEMANDS TO MAKE

London.-The national executive
committee OF the labor party formu-
lated a statement Of policy, demand
ing that the Paris conference put an
end to discussions and make peace in
accordance with President Wilson's
fourteen points. The labor party also
demands the withdrawal OF the con-
scription bill the cessation of mill
tary interference in Russia and the
speedy withdrawal from the country
OF British troops.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-04-17
MONROE DOCTRINE PROVIDED
FOR IN A SPECIAL SECTION

Paris.-The league OF nations com
mission adopted a new section to the
covenant specifically providing that
the Monroe doctrine is not to be af-
fected by provisions of the covenant.
1t was expected that the Japanese
amendment also would be brought up
again. The Presidents call on Baron
tion. had a bearing on this amend
ment.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-04-17
OF MANY
ARE FOUND INADEQUATE

Paris. The credentials committee
OF the peace conference held it's first
meetine and elected Jules Cambon, of
France. pfssidentss On examining the
crTaensiafs OF the various delegates.
tne eommittee found many to be mad
eqptte and incomplete. Henry White.
OK pe American delegation, said this
apparently had resulted from failure
70 understand the requirements and
could be corrected and made to con.
orm 20 the rules.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-04-17
South Carolina Casualties.


Casualties among South Carolina
troops overseas. as recently reported
by the War Department. are as fol-
lows:
Killed in Action: Privates w. III.
Harrison. Spartanburg: Rufus S. Ay.
ers. Greenville; Andrew Mitchell, Mid.
land Park.
Died of Wounds-Corp. Thos. A.
Thornwell, Riverside; Private Ivy w.
Beverly, Conway.
Died Of Disease-Cook Ralph Barks.
dale. Fountain Inn; Private Jim
Leatherwood and r. L. Lister, Greer:
ID. M. Burdett, Pendleton; Ulysses Da.
Wis, Jonesville; Howard Thomas. Ben
nettsville: James Coins. Greenville.
Died Of Accident-Mechanic T. r.
Smith, Fountain
Severely Wounded-Private w. d.
Trussell. Honea Path; Cleveland Ard
Columbia.
Slightly Wounded-Privates Geo
Topshe. Columbia; Charlie Clyburn,
Camden; r. Mcknight. Manning; l..
F. Spencer. Pelzer.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-04-17
THE MISSION TO HUNGARY
HAS RETURNED TO PARIS

Paris..The mission to Hungary. of
which General Jan Christian SHUTS is
the head, has returned to Paris and
confirms press accounts that complete
is practical bolshe.
vist ruse.
The members reported that the de
facto government was we'll installed.
and said during the conferences with
the mission 1t showed an obvious dis.
position not to quarrel with the allies
but to meet them amicably.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-04-17
VESSELS OF SEVERAL TYPES
RECENTLY ADDED TO FLEET

Observation-Disclosures battle feet
was augmented last month by 10 de-
stroyers and one submarine. besides
the superdreadnaught Idaho. which
will join Admiral Mayo's forces upon
their return from Guantanamo bay.
Cuba. within few days. Five auxil.
iary ships also were completed in
March and present expectations are
that more than $50 additional ships
will be delivered before the end of the
year.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-04-17
EUGENE OEss IS ON WAY
TO THE FEDERAL PRISON

Cleveland. Ohio.-Eugene ". Debs.
many times candidate for President
on the socialist ticket. gave himself
to the federal authorities here and
started for the federal prison mt
Moundsvfle. Va. in charge Of United
States Marshal Charles w. Lapp to
begin serving his lo-year sentence for
violations0f the Espionage act. The
party viii reach Moundsviile late
IL the necessnry tranaportation con.
nections can " msde
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-04-17
Few Overseas EnIistmen-s.

Nearly 100 men have re-enlisted for
domestic duty in the regular army
There were only 81 who wished to 60
overseas badly enough to sign up
for three years. This can be explain
ed by the fact that so many wish to
remain in the organizations they are
now attached to. Seaport camps or
camps nearer the ocean enlist most
men for overseas duty. An average
OF all the re-enlistments in the United
States shows that half wish domestic
and half foreign duty. Re-enlistments
numbered 1877 at camp last week.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-04-17
Specter Of 1914.

Specter Of 1914.
The specter OF 1914 stalks before
the cotton farmers of the South, de-
clared Senator George X. Larey, OF
Chesterfield, who was Columbia
visitor recently. 1t Is his opinion that
IL the farmers plant large crop OF
cotton and the restrictions on the ex-
portation OF the staple are not re-
moved that the South will face dis
aster.
Senator Laney. VINO has a farm
himself, says that the cost OF produc-
tion OF this years cotton crop is going
to be as heavy as the cost of produc-
ing last years crop. The farmers
cannot afford. he declared. to raise
two crops and sell them at below the
cost Of production. 1t means ruin for
many OF them
The Chesterfield farmers are reduc-
ing heavily. said the senator. who de-
clared that they were going to raise
more foodstuffs than ever before.
They are playing safety first and
are not taking any chances" he said
Senator Laney believes that IL all
restrictions were removed around the
expectation OF cotton, that the price
OF the staple would soar to great
heights. but the farmer is not able to
take the chance on the removal Of
these restrictions. Things are a little
too unsettled
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-04-17
PensIo~ Checks Sent Out.

Pension Checks Sent Ou,
Rutledge L. Osborne, com nptroller
general, has sent out from his ofrice
$2sS.172 to the clerks Of the count of
the various counties to pay the pen
sions for 1919.
All matters pertaining to pensions
are from now on to be handled by
the commissioners. d. w. McLaurin
has the work in charge and is known
as state pension commissioner"
Mr.. Osborne says the only change Of
any significance in the pensions paid
by him is that the widows and soldiers
in Glasses C-2 and CA will receive s3S
each this year. which is 81 more than
they have ever been paid before.
The following is the distribution
throughout the State by classification
and by counties:
Abbeville. s4.4sS.Oo; Aiken. s12..
10000; Anderson. $17.1s6.Oo: Bam-
berg. $3.096.00: Barnwell, $5,796. 90 !;
Beaufort, $9S4.0o; Berkeley, $3.612.00;
Calhoun, $1.04400: Charleston. So
324.00; Cherokee, s6.46s0o; Chester.
s4.S96.00; Chesterfield. $8.04O.0 |;
Clarendon. $4.344.0o; Colleton, So
$500; Darlington. $6.O36.O0: Dillon.
$3.744.00; Dorchester. S4.42S.00; Edge
field, $3,40S.00; Fairfield. $3.660.00 I;
Florence. ss.osS.oO; Georgetown. So
$4,000; Greenviile, $16,4SS.00: Green.
wood, s4,164.O0; Hampton. $4.704.00; :;
Horny, $9,S28.00; Jasper. $1.704.00; /;
Kershaw, $4.752OO: Lancaster. s5.-
10000; Laurens, S9.012.O0; Lee. ST.,
$4,000; Lexington. $9072.OO: McCor.
mick, $2,400.00; Marion, $4,000; {;
Marlboro. $3.90o.o0; Newberry. So.
544.00; oconee. $9,44400: Orangeburg,
s,S124.00; Pickens. s7,356.O0; Rich.
land. s14.160.00; Saluda. s4.020.00;
Spartanburg, s1S.s4000: Sumter. s4.-
$4,000; Union. sS.232.O0; Williams
burg. s4.176.oO: York, sS,3o4.oo: total,
$295. $500.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-04-17
ATTITUDE OF THE GERMAN
ARMY Is CAUSING ALARM

Stockholm.-The attitude of the
army in Germany is especially pointed
out as causing alarm. The soldiers.
dreading the moment when they have
to return to work on being disbanded
are aiding with the rioters to intro
duce proletariau government. In
Berlin. following the disarmament of
the Augusta regiment two other regi-
ments had to be disbanded for frater.
nizing With IN unrnF elements Of the
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-04-17
ACkERSON PLACED IN FULL
CHARGE OF SHIPBUILDING

Washington. Chairman Hurley
made the first announcement Of
changes in the shipping boards stan
in preparation fofr continuing success
fully the tremendous merchant ma
rine program started. during the war.
Mr.. Elurley appointed Nayal Construc-
J; :::;;:; :;;:; !: =; ;';;:;;: ';::
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-04-17
kAiSER'S YOUNGEST SON
WOULD COME TO AMERJc,

Geneva-The former Prince Joachim
of the Hohenzollern family homes In
cmigrate to America after peace IL
igned. according to reports. Joachim
who Is the youngest son Of the former
German emperor. has arrived here
from Berlin and expresses his inten.
tion OF remaining in Switzerland nm.
TIL after the peace settlement
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-04-17
ENGINEERS PERMITTED TO
PARADE AT WINSTON-SAIE

Washington.-The war department.
through General March. consented to
permit the 105th engineers OF the Both
division to parade at Winston Salem,
soon after they arrive at Charleston,
which will be the 14th or 18th. 1t is
believed the parade will take place
about the 18th or 18th.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-04-17
New Trial Ordered.

The Supreme Court has reversed
the lower court in the case OF Rowe
VS.. State OF South Carolina The su-
preme tribunal held that the lower
court had erred in holding the bonds
men OF the last term OF Office OF the
last term OF office OF the late Sheriff
Huckabee OF Kershaw county respon-
sible for shortages which were alleged
to have extended beyond the last por-
tion OF the administration. A new
trial was ordered
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-04-17
Students Are Turned Away.

The seminar being conducted by
the Rev. Thornton Whaling. d. D.. at
Columbia seminary, is proving a de-
cided success. It was deemed best to
accept only a few for work In the
course, consequently number had to
be turned away who applied for ad.
mission. Among those pursuing the
course are: The Rev. c. r. Bailey.
Laurel Hill, N. c.; the Rev. w. d
Ratchford. Cross Hill; the Rev. Ber
Rivers. d Baptist minister of Chester
field: the Rev. G. C. Gardner. paste,
OF the Methodist Church at Bethune
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-04-17
suIssSa On eduestlon.

=
Jahn6Es Swearingen, State superin-
tendent Of education. has just issued
a bulletin on laws relating to educa-
tion enacted by the general assembly
at its 1919 session which he is mail
ing out to all school men throughout
South Carolina as well as all State SUI
perintendents of education in the
United States.
Fourteen laws OF Statewide impor-
tance were enacted or revised by the
legislature and the bulletin carries
the full text Of these laws, among
which are the COMPULSORY attendance
law, equalization funds Tor needy
schools. high school and rural school
laws, relief from the disabilities OF
the influenza epidemic. vocational
training. flexible tax levy in school
districts and public school libraries.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-04-17

The State Firemen's Association
VIII meet In Columbia on Thursday.
April II. The sessions will be held at
the) Jefferson Hotel. Chief Louis
Behrens Of Charleston is sending out
notices to the various chiefs urging
theFn 20 attend the meeting. The fre-
ne3 upuelly hold their conventions
4arjnH the summer months and hold
\ firemen's tournament. This aues.
tltlt VIII be discussed at the meeting
~ flor next week. About 40 delegates
~, qxpectdd at the meetinG.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-04-17
'le Imports Increase.

One OF the largest shipments OF
Weeetrn cows that ever came into
So4A carolina came through Sumter
EI0<N days ago consigned to Caro-
tock Farms. Foreston. There
Ne cars of native Missouri and
Ksl4to ahorthorns and Herefords. All
of te9e had been tuberculin tested
BY tho gpvernment before shipment.
<h COWS arc larger and have
mt 1ore quality than native South
Csko1I eows. They will be sold as
faH possible In this State after
BEN bred to registered Hereford
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-04-17
Auto License Fees.

The State highway commission
through the State treasurer will dis
tribute s24o525.4o among the IS coun-
ties Of the State from automobile IL
cense fees paid for 1919 up to Auril 1
in 1918 the automobile liconse fees to
April 7st amounted to s195. .512.40. The
collections in 1919 were approximate
ly $4,000 in excess OF those in 1918
up to the same date.
Section II OF the act approved Feb.
ptfI 20, 1917. creating the State
1f&HNay commission and imposing a
t<e tax on motor vehicles. provides
MI ne money from the license tax
z1I be used by the counties "only
&h4 construction and maintenance
<o&ds and bridges" From reports
8 I'D last year 1t appears that
~ the counties turned the mon
4zh automobile license fees into
enral county fund and did not
1&SAs required by law.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-04-17
for Rifle Meet.

q Gen. w. w. Moore. adiutant
makes the following appeal
g organization of rife clubs:
F OF the contemplated national
"a pistol matches to be held
N during the month OF Au-
fer the auspices OF the navy
ent. I am exceedingly anxious
itional civilian rife clubs he
at once throughout the
Every assistance will be rem
pa clubs in their organization.
= l1rnishing the necessary rifles
for their practice"
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-04-17
Meeting Of Fl.e Chiefs.

and ammunition for their practice"
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1919-06-27
nerson Mercantile Co.

Red Cross, and they are planning 20
have real feed. In the evening
there will be another business SEES
sion of the war men, and after they
adjourn the evening will be devoted
to big pavement dance, with music
furnished by the excellent Colfax
band.
On Friday, July 4, the festivities
will start with a grand military pa
rade, participated in by at least 1000
soldiers, something that Whitman
county has never seen before. In the
parade will also be seen a beautiful
pagent of decorated automobiles and
floats. After the parade public speak
ing will follow, in which W. J. Hind
ley of Spokane will be the orator of
the day.
At noon a big barbecue and basket
dinner will be served at Schmuck
! park, and it is intended that no one
will go away hungry. In the after
noon another ball game. sports.
games and races will occupy the at
tention of the people, which will be
carried over into the evening.
Arrangements are being made to
/ take care of all soldiers who NAV
! desire to stay in town overnight. and
nothing will be left undone to prop
erly care for and entertain our fight
ms men Plans are in the making
or large scale for the biggest cele-
bration ever staged in the Palouse
country, and it is expected that
thousands of citizens of Whitman
county will be present to enjoy the
| occasion.