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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-02

rest. and we won't have to raise that
bothersome orphan
That's true" said she. There is
no use in crying over what can't be
helped. II Is waste OF time. Come
on. Chebec, let's look for a place for
another nest. Next time | won't
leave the eggs unmatched for a
minute"
Meanwhile, Jenny Wrens tongue
was fairly flying as she chartered to
Peter Rabbit, who had come up in
the midst of the excitement, and. of
course. had to know all about H.
'Blacky the Crow has n heart as
black as his coat, and his cousin,
Sammy Jay. isn't much better" de-
clared Jenny. They belong to a
family of robbers"
Next story: Peter Rabbit Finds
Sammy Jays Secret.
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Bu ALTMAN
By AHERN

the plans call for gymnasium for
the coppers. One of the most impor-
tant changes, from the point of safe
ty, will be the garage located in tho
basement A new entrance from
Fifth ave. will be provided. and tho
garage enlarged.
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DIES OF HEART FAILURE

+. A. Morrison. SO. ionsshoreman.
died in bed in his room Tuesday, at
the Commercial hotel, 1916 Elliott
ave. N. Of heart failure. The body
was removed to the morgue. Morri-
sons relatives have not been located.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-02-05
CLAIMS MADE BY GREECE
Referred by Peace Conference to Ex-
pert Commission.

Paris, Feb. 4.-The supreme council
at its meeting today agreed that ques-
tions in the statement of Premier Ven
izelos concerning Greek territorial in
terests in the peace settlement should
be referred to a commission of experts
whose duty it would be to make rec
concentrations for a just settlement.
This commission will be composed
of two representatives each from the
United States, the British Empire,
France and Italy.
At the session at which agreement
on Greek territorial claims was
reached, and which was held at the
foreign office as usual, the commission
about to start for Poland was recciv-
ed for final discussion of the situa-
tion. Afterward Premier Venizelos
continued his presentation of the
Greek case, particularly concerning
the zone along Western Asia Minor.
The official statement on the pro-
ceedings of the supreme council to-
day reads:
"The President Of the United States,
the prime ministers and ministers of
foreign affairs Of the United States,
the British Empire, France Italy and
Japan, met this morning at the DUAL
d'Orsay from II to l o'clock. NJ Ven
izelos made statement regarding
Greek territorial interests in Asia
Minor.
"The following resolution was ap-
proved:
1T is agreed that the questions
raised in the statement by NJ. Vcni-
Zelos to the Greek territorial inter
ests in the peace settlement shall be
referred for examination in the first
instance to an expert committee, COM
posed Of two representatives each Of
the United States of America, the
British Empire, France and Italy. 1t
shall be the duty of this committee
to reduce the questions for decision
within the narrowest possible limit
and make recommendations for just
settlement. The committee is auth
orizcd to consult with the represen-
tatives of the peoples concerned.'
"The next meeting will take place
Wednesday,, February S, at p. M,
when the Czecho-Slovak delegates
will be heard"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-02-05
MANNING, S. c., WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY s 1919
BILL TO BE WITHDRAWN
Charleston Board of Trustees Agree
to Negro Teachers.

Columbia, Feb. 4.--Last night it
was learned upon inquiry that it was
the intention Of MIR. Meares to with
draw the bill introduced by himself
to prohibit the teaching in free schools
of negro pupils by white teachers.
Mr.. Meares, Fairfield, stated that
during the recess last week the board
of trustees for the city of Charles
ton, the sole remaining locality in the
State where the purpose of the bill
would have applied, reconsdered it's
policy in the management of the negro
schools in their charge and agreed to
substitute negro teachers for the pres
ent corps of white instructors on or
before September, 1920, the beginn-
ing of new school year.
The agreement will be made mat
ter of record in the journal and thus
properly in this regard to the entire
satisfaction of all concerned. This
would end the proposed legislation, it
is understood. The Wharton bill in
the Senate which is IDENTICAL it is also
understood, is to be withdrawn.
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CHOWDER'S RECORD CLEAN

Washington, Feb. 4.-Discussion at
the Capitol of published reports that
Provost Marshal Gen. Crowder had
been reprimandcd by Gen. March,
chief of staff, led to the War Depart
ment to authorize a statement todav
that Gen. Crowder's entire military
record was unmarried, and to disclose
the origin of the reprimand story.
1T was stated that when the secured
draft was being planned Gen. March
and Gen. Crowder differed over the
provision Of medical examinations and
exchanged letters on the subject. The
language of a brief abstract of Gen.
March's letter which went to division
headquarters in the course of depart
ment routine was construed by Gen.
Crowder as implying reprimand and
he took the matter up with Secre-
tary Baker. The secretary wrote in
reply that he found no rcprimand was
intended but that to make this clear
he had had the language to which
the general objected altered.
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LEXINGTON COUNTY
Scene OF DOUBLE
TRAGEDY MONDAY
J. Strickland Kills III. Strickland and
Commits Suicide
TWO MEN WERE BROTHERS
Both Well-to-do Farmers-It
Claimed Grudge of Long Stand
ing Between Them.

Lexington, Feb. 4.-Henry Strick-
land, well known farmer of Swan
sea section of this county, was shot
and instantly killed by his brother,
James Strickland, at about noon to-
day, soon after which James Strick-
land went to his own home a quarter
OF mile away, went into the house,
pulled off his shoes, went out on the
porch and blew out his own brains.
From information received here
over the long distance telephone, it
seems that there had been a grudgc
Of long standing between the two
brothers. James Strickland, it is said,
went to the home of Henry today,
called Henry out of the house and
offered to make terms Of peace. Henry
agreed and sat down on the front
steps to talk the matter over No
sooner, however, according to the re-
port, had he sat down than James
drew a pistol from his pocket and
fired. The first shot missed it's mark,
and Henry arose to get out of the
way, it is claimed, when second bull
let from his brothers pistol killed him
instantly.
Both of the men were up in forty
and well-to-do farmers. Both leave
large families. The double killing
has naturally caused a gloom of sor-
row to spread throughout the entire
section.
An inquest was held over the two
bodies by Magistrate E. M. Martin
this afternoon.
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NOTES OF MUCH INTEREST
FROM BUSY SUMMERTON

1t has been many times said, that
where there is no agitating, there is
stagnation. Certainly no one wants
stagnation, so why should we not in
the name of the people of our town
and surrounding community agitate
the building of tobacco warehouse
in Summerton, better streets and side
walks, more residences, as vacant
house cannot be found here now.
More cooperation between the farm
ers and merchants, landlords and their
tenants, the production of more food
stuffs, more COWS, hogs, sheep and
goats, etc. Good roads; now who said
good roads, that's Jim Kelly's job,
while Representative Johnson seems
to be willing to lend helping hand
IN the way of providing funds, and
it seems that Representative Sprott
IS willing to help provide funds, or
that he is willing to help hold back
the high salaries from the state Of
licers. And if we ever see "Uncle
Prultt", we expect to shake his hand
and tell him we agree with him most
heartily on the salary raising propo-
sltion. Not that we are opposed to
any man or set of men making lots
of money, but here was number of
fellows who spent two months last
summer canvassing the State, and
asking the people to vote for them
and the salary was not any question
whatsoever, but they wanted to serve
the people, so we are of the opinion
that they should, as Mr. Sprott says,
serve them at least two years and
prove their good faith, and then if
they cannot live on what their office
pays them, certainly they would have
been men enough to say so, or either
step down and out, and very few pur-
sue the stepping down and out course.
Although it appears that a large
majority of the representatives were
in favor of higher salaries and this
measure went through like shuck
in whirlwind. But sometimes we
wonder if some of those fellows who
voted to pay some of the boys three
thousand dollars the year of the tax
payers money, Would be willing to
hire that three thousand dollar man
to look after his personal business at
the same salary?
Mr.. and Mrs. II. G. Fielder went to
Dillon last Friday to attend the fun
eral and burial of Mrs. Felder's
brother, Sergeant Thomas Rufus
Bethea, who died IN training camp
at. Admission, Alabama, with influenza
followed by pneumonia. Young
Bethea was 26 years old and had
seen service on the Mexican border
and had worked at a number of diff
ferent camps in America. Mrs. Fielder
has the sympathy of her many friends
here.
Miss May Bethune, one of Summer
toms highly esteemed trained nurses,
left here last Friday for Mama,
Florida, where she expects to spend
several weeks. On account of the
"fu" epidemic Miss Bethune, along
with the other nurses of this place
has been hard worked and her friends
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-O-
CONNECTICUT DECLINES
To Ratify the Federal Prohibition
Amendment.

Hartford, Conn, Feb. 4.-Connecti-
cut, through the action of the Senate
today, is the first State to decline to
ratify the federal prohibition amend
ment. Forty-four States through
their Legislatures have voted for
ratification.
1t is believed that Senate action
definitely determines the attitude Of
this State, although the House Of Rep
resentatives is expected to vote to
ratify by q large margin.
Legislative leaders, however give no
expression of opinion which would
lead to belief that the Senate would
do other than adhere to its action
should the matter come before it
again.
The first twelve articles of amend
ments to the Constitution were not
ratified by this State nor was the
sixteenth amendment which relates
to the income tax.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-02-05
NEW PARLIAMENT MEETS
None of Sim Feiners Elected From
Ireland Appear.

London, Feb. 4.--The new British
Parliament elected last December held
it's first session today.
James Lowther was reelected
speaker.
None of the Sim Feiners elected
from Ireland appeared at the opening
session.
Apparently the much discussed
question of whether the Independent
Liberals or the Laborites were to be
the Official opposition has been settled
by compromise as both William
Adamson, the labor leader, and Don
aid Mclean, the newly elected chair
man of theAsquithian Liberals, sat
on the front opposition bench with
their chief lieutenants.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-02-05
PAXVILLE ITEMS.

The local Woman's Temperance
Union will meet next Tuesday after
noon, February 11th, at the graded
school building. All members are
urged to attend if possible.
Misses Alice and Emily Broadway
arc at home their school being closed
down on account of tie influenza re-
currence.
Mrs. c. Fl. Broadway is at home
after being for two months at the
Tuomey Hospital undergoing treat
ment.
Mr.. j. w. Rhame has been ouitee
sick for several days.
Wiley Poole, returned soldier
from France has been visiting his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Perry Poole.
He left Friday for camp at st.
Petersburg, Va
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BUSY ON STRIKE PROBLEM
British Cabinet Endeavoring to Bring
About Solution.

London, Feb. 4.-The cabinet and
various government departments con-
cerned in the labor troubles have been
very active today seeking solution
Of the difficulties. There have been
numerous interviews and conferences
with representatives of the strike
movements and trade unions One i'm
portant result is the recognition by
the government of the railway clerks
organization.
In a general way the government
has decided to maintain its policy of
non-intervention in strikes not author
lied by trade unions, but at the same
time directing it's influence toward in
ducing the malcontent workers to see
the advisability of acting through
their official trade representatives
For instance, at a conference at the
ministry Of labor between represen-
tatives of the government and depu-
tation of the electric trades union,
the deputation was assured that if
reasonable demands were made thru
union, they would receive sympathetic
consideration from the government,
but was warned that if the men con-
tinued their present course thus
putting the whole community to seri-
GUS Inconvenience, the government
would take drastic steps to protect
the civilian population and business
undertakings.
BY the leaders of the present
strikes the governments attitude is
regarded as unsatisfactory and
number Of meetings are being held in
London tonight with the object of
securing greater uniformity of action.
There is no actual change in the
situation tonight, nor is a further ex-
tension of the strikes reported, but
strong fears are expressed that the
tramway service may close down
Thursday.
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hope she will be greatly benefited
by these few weeks recreation.
Among the first white boys return
ing home, who saw oversea service,
was Corporal II. E. Walker, who re-
turned home last week Ernest tells
some very exciting stories about his
experience, especially about the
breaking Of the Hindenburg line in
which he participated. He was also
badly gassed about four months ago
and has not been able to be in active
service since, spending most of his
time in a hospital in London.
Miss Vivian Eadon, who is attend
ing Coker College, is at home for a
few days.
Miss Ruby Kelly from Limestone is
spending a few days with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. i. w. Broadway are
on an extended visit to Florida sight
seeing.
Mrs, Mahalia Lesesne, widow of the
late M. B. Lesesne and bride of only
a few months, left here last Friday for
Callao, Virginia, where she will make
her home in the future
Miss Alice Wilkey has returned
home, after spending some time with
her aunt, Mrs. G. l. Lesesne, at Cam
den.
There will be competitive exami-
nation held at Sumter on February
10Th for the purpose of electing a
postmaster for this office, to succeed
The late DR.. Ellison Capers. 1t is
understood that good number will
take the examination. All anyone can
WISH OF the new postmaster, who ever
he be, is for the same efficiency and
untiring effort to serve and please
the patrons as was rendered by the
former postmaster.
Mrs. Alberta Seymour spent several
days in Charleston last week with her
husband, who has position with the
A. G. l.. Railroad Co., as enginecr
Messrs. E. B. and Marion Proctor
and Jim Hunsucker of Blenheim,
Marlboro county, were visitors here
last week. Elberta seems to be
Steele-ing over here right often and
when the schools close in the Pamela
section we should not be surprised
to hear of a marriage.
Mrs. j. j. and Miss Anna Wilkey
spent the weekend with relatives in
Sumter.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. E. Brailsford and
Mrs. A. S. Briggs spent last week end
with Mrs. J. S. Baskins in Bishopvillc.
Mr.. A. p. Burgess, fertilizer in
spector, who has been working in
Georgia and Florida has returned
home and will farm on his plantation
near town this year.
Private John Mcleod of Camp
Jackson spent few days this week
with relatives and friends here and
at Davis Station.
Mr.. Sidney Legrand, who has been
with G. NJ. Davis & Son Co, as sales
man, is now with Troy's fancy groc-
cry.
Mrs. A. M. Scarborough has return
ed after an extended visit to her rcla-
tives in Wilmington, N. C.
NUB.
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RUSSIANS RETREAT
BEFORE BOLSHEVIKI

Arohangel, Feb. 3.-The Russian de-
tachment operating with the Ameri-
cans on the Pinega front retreated
several versts yesterday after having
unsuccessfully attempted an attack in
which it encountered superior numbers
of the Bolshevik forces.
Artillery and patrol actions continue
on all sectors of the front.
An American airplane yesterday
bombed Bolshevik positions on the
Vaga river.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-02-05
! RECENT SOCIAL EVENTS
Mrs. II. NJ. MOuZon Hostess

The second of series of rook
narties in honor of the membeis of
the Civic League was given by Mrs.
L. M. MOuzon at her home on We'd
nesday afternoon.
After several exciting games of
rook it was found that Mrs. C. R.
II; in had made top score and was
aws, ided the prize, two-pound box
of Nunnally's.
Miss Edna Boyer assisted Mrs.
Mouzon in serving an attractive salad
course with hot coffee at the conclu-
sion of the games.
Mrs MouZon's 1uesls included Mrs.
Leon Weinberg, Miss Helen Boyer,
Miss jamie Wilson, Mrs. II. B. Ennis,
Mrs. H. j. Momar, MRS. r. c.. Broad
way, Mrs. j. II. Rigby, Mrs. A. S.
Briggs, Mrs. Thomas Nimmer, Mrs.
Jake Iseman, Mrs. A. r. Helms, Mrs.
II. f. Plowden, Mrs. Enrich, Miss
Isabel Smith, and Miss Lucy Win
gard.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-02-05
DECLINES THE INVITATION

Paris, Feb. 3.--The government of
Georgia, in Trans Caucasia, has de-
clined the invitation sent Que by wire
less from the peace conference to the
Russian factions to attend the pro-
posed Princes Islands conference. Tie
declimation was made on the ground
that Georgia, like Finland, already
had achieved her independence and
was no longer a portion of Russia,
so that she was not interested in
the subject.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-02-05
B0LSHEv|ST TROOPS
HAVE CAPTURED
THE CITY OF kIEV
Ukraine Government Has Been Moved
to Winnitsa
CZECHS ATTACK TUE POLES
Reported Czecho- -Slovakia Plans to
Get Control of Oil Lands
in Galicia.

Warsaw, Jan. 31.-Kiev has been
taken by the Bolshevist troops, Gen.
Petlura's troops partially going over
to the enemy.
The Ukraine government has been
moved from Kiev to Winnitsa, to the
southwest.
The Czecho- -Slovaks are bitterly
denounced here because of recent
events in the Duchy of Testhen.
Lieut.. Reginald Foster, of the Amer
lean army, representing the peace
commission, is reported to have ask
ca @ Dr. L. q: Masaryk, president of
; C;zecho-slovakia, if the Allies had
given permission for the Czechs to
attack the Poles. DR.. Masaryk is
said to have replied in the negative
but is reported to have added that
the territory is necessary for the de-
Velopment of Czecho- -Slovakia.
After Oil Lands.
1T is rumored that the Czecho-
Slovaks planned to get control of
Polish oil lands in Central Galicia and
it is alleged that they already have
made a bargain with this object in
view with the Ruthcnfans.
DR.. Stanislaus Grabsky, member
OF the Paris council here, declared to
the Associated Press recently that
III. Masaryk tod him long ago there
never was a possibility of trouble be-
tween the CZechs and Poles. Dr..
Grabsky stated that his sister, Mrs.
Sophia kiedram, an author and
member of the Tcschen committee,
was arrested at her home at Dom
browa and her young son was killed
by the Czechs. He said that six
other boys were shot by the Czechs
for resisting.
The cold wave here has resulted i'm
the deaths of hundreds, especially
babies, who were frozen to death
while being transported on railways.
?Thls probably refers to refugees flee
ing to Warsaw to escape from the
advancing Bolshcvists.)
Telegraph lines and railways in the
direction of Vienna were cut by the
Czecho- -Slovaks last Thursday.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-02-05
Unique Party Given by Mrs. Jo,
lGgby for Civic League Members.

Unique in every detail was the
progressive rook party given at the
home of Mrs. Joe Rigby on Friday
afternoon.
After all the guests had arrived a
series of interesting games were
played at the conclusion of which a
two course luncheon was served.
Those who enjoyed Mrs Rigby's
hospitality were Mrs. Helms, Mrs
English Plowden, Mrs. Charlie Rigby,
Mrs Horton Rigby, Mrs. Frank Bur
CESS, Mrs. Theodore Lesesne, Mrs.
Thomas Nimmer, Mrs. T. M. Mouzon,
Mrs. James A. Cole, Mrs. r. f. Coffey,
Mrs. Connor Wells, Mrs. Lucius Har-
vim, Mrs. Scott Harvin, Mrs. G.. B.
Geiger, Mrs. !. I. AppeIt, Mrs. Jake
Weinberg, Mrs. Sue Mcleod, Miss
Lucy Johnson, Mrs. Broadway, Mrs.
Allen Harvin, Mrs. Maria Brown, Mrs.
Covert Plowden, Miss Leona Rigby
and Miss Swartz.
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Younger Set Entertained.

Miss Grace Nimmcr was hostess at
an informal party at her home and
entertained number of her school
friends. After series of puzzle
games an hour was spent in dancing.
Later in the evening dainty refresh
ments were served.
Miss Nimmer's guests included Miss
Ida Sprott, Miss Virginia 'Geiger,
Miss Virginia Ridgeway, Miss jamie
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-02-05
SEIZED BY THE SPARTANS

Copenhagen, Feb. "A majority of
the government buildings in Koenigs-
burg, East Prussia, have been seized
by Spartans from Berlin. The Gov
ernor Of East Prussia has declared a
state of seige in the Thorn district
and instituted court martial.
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Made Citizens of u. S. A.

Columbia, Feb 4.-Fifty foreign
born soldiers from Camp Jackson,
representing dozen countries, were
made citizens of the United States
through naturalization proceedings in
the South Carolina Circuit Court here
today.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-02-05
McADOO COUNSEL
FOR movie" CONCERN

Los Angeles, CAL, Feb. 4.-William
G.. McAdoo was retained today as
counsel by a recently organized nov
ing picture company. Mr.. McAdoo is
spending the winter near here.
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Mrs. r. {. Broadway Gives Party.

"io' ~ ". DTOdu"dy NlNeS rarity.
Progressive rook was the feature
OF the afternoon party given by Mrs.
r. G. Broadway on Thursday. Pot
plants and ferns were used to add at
tractiveness to the rooms open to the
guests. Selections on the Edison
were played during the afternoon.
After number of games of rook
the cards were put aside and the card
tables spread with lace mats and
dainty refreshments were served by
Miss Emily Broadway.
The invited guests included Mrs.
J. F. Bradham, Mrs. Geo. williams,
Mrs. j. l.. Dickson, Mrs. English
PloWden, Mrs. Horace Thomas, Mrs.
j. j. Martin, Mrs. Jake Iseman, Mrs.
J: w. Rigby, Mrs. Jake Weinberg,
Mrs. l.. F. Erich, Mrs. Allen Brad
ham, Mrs. Crouch. Mrs. n. M. Mou-
Zon: Mrs. j. G. Plowden, Mrs. Leon
Weinberg, Mrs. G. NJ. Smith. Mrs. J.
a. Cole, Mrs. B. b. Breedin, Mrs.
W. M. Mccullough, Mrs. Stalnaker,
Mrs. w. S. Plowden. Mrs. j. c.. Brad
ham and Mrs. P. C. Wells.
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TO Prevent Clash.

Paris, Feb. 3.-A commission of
control will be sent Immediately to
Teschen, Austrian Silcsia, to prevent
conflict between the Czcchs and the
Poles in the. region of Teschcn and
also to inquire into the basis for a
frontier decision at the peace confer
ence.
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Thames, Miss Martha Burgess, Miss
Louise McElveen, Miss Catherine
Arant, Miss Edna Boyer, Miss Marie
Wells, Miss Sarah Lesesne, Miss
Loula Rigby. Miss Francis Harvin,
Miss Alice Clark, Miss Mary Rigby,
Miss jamie Keels, Miss Wingard,
Miss Swartz and Miss Smith.