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The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-01-21
Bids Too High.

Dispatches sent out from Wash
ington say that the lowest bid on
the Lancaster postoffice was $52,95O
and that only $4,000 has been ap-
,propriated for the construction of
the building and the site. Conse-
quently, it will be necessary to get
an additional appropriation before
the work can be begun. Congress
man Stevenson says he is taking i'm
mediate steps to get the amount in
creased to $4,000 and as this pro
position has the backing of the su-
pervision architect he is sure the in
creased authorization will be made
This authorization was made befor
the war and owing to the increase in
the price Of material and labor il
is found the work cannot be done
with the amount appropriated. There
are about fifty similar projects that
are being held up in the same way
for the same reason. but it is the
policy of the government to carry out
the various plans by increasing the
appropriations for each to meet tn
existing conditions.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-01-21
Motorists to Organize.

a meeting Of the Lancaster county
automobile association will be held
in the court house tomorrow
Wednesday,. night at 1880 O'Clock
At this meeting the association will
be formally organized, and every
owner OF a motor car in Lancaster
county and others interested in good
roads are invited to attend. Sec
retary c. w. Cofeld, OF the South
Carolina state automobile assoca-
ton, and DR.. F. A. Henley. field
agent. will be present and will make
addresses. This meeting is by
means confined to members or those
who have pledged to become mem
bers and every one interested in her
ter roads in South Carolina should
attend.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-01-21
Disease is on Increase i'm Many
Sections of State and Re-
lief Steps are Taken.
MANY CASES IN LANCASTER
This County However Has No
Widespread Epidemic as Was
the Case Early Last Fall But
Disease is Prevalent.

me ihhuenZa epidemic Is again taxi
inS heaVv ton IN south Carolina and
several counties are suffering terri
oiS' among those in the throes of
the olseaSe are Marlboro, Mccormick.
ocohee' dorchester ana Union, and
theSe counties nave taken steps to
cohtrol II as tar as passibie,
oherih hunter or Lancaster, re-
ceiVed telegram Sunday from State
Health ofhcer James A. Hayne ask
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-01-21
GOVERNOR COOPER is IN
FAVOR OF GOOD ROADS
In Inaugural Address, He Comes Out
Strongly for Better Highways
i'm South Carolina.
Especial Correspondence. }

Columbia. S. c., Jan. Elm his
inaugural address here today, Gov
ernor Robert a. Cooper came out
very strongly in favor OF better
roads.
There is general demand and
a real necessity for improved trans
portation facilities" declared the
new governor. 1--WE must have bet
ter public highways. Whether you
decide TO build roads by direct state
appropriation. by bond issue OF the
state or various counties, whatever
method you may see At to adopt II
means the expenditure of more
money. The people OF the state want
better roads and better schools. and
are willing to pay the necessary
'oets int 20 YOU increase the amount
OF your tax the inequality ALREADY
existing becomes more burdensome
and the dissatisfaction with on
present system becomes more inten
sified."
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-01-21

Mrs. J. S. Blackmon died at the
home of her daughter. Mrs. john
Crenshaw, in Union county. \. G..
Saturday. The remains were
brought here Sunday and interre
in the Douglas cemetery. Rev. Hugh
r. Murchison and Rev. T. A. Dab
ney conducting the funeral services.
Mrs. Blackmon had large family
connection in this county and was
the mother Of o. c. Blackmon. o
this city. Other children surviving
her are w. b. Blackmon. L. l.. Black
mon, Rev. r. j. Blackmon. Mrs. r.
l., Orr, Mrs. John e. Crenshaw
George F. Blackmon, +. C. Black
mon, Mrs. Eula Sims. She is also
survived by her husband. John s
Blackmon.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-01-21
COMPLAINT IN GERMANY
OVER ARMISTICE TERMS
Chiefs of Departments Say Their Full
hlmcnt Means the Organized
Preparation of Starvation.

Berlin. Jan. 2O.-Chiefs OF de-
partments in the German govern
ment, especially the ministers of
commerce and of trade, protest
against acceptance by the German
delegates of the latest armistice
conditions the fulfllment of which.
they declare means for Germany
the organized preparation of starva-
ton"
The minister OF commerce and la
bor. according TO the Tageblatt, de-
clares that Germany will be unable
to replace the agricultural machinery
taken because Germany lacks nee
essary metals, coal and trained Ia
borers He says German agriculture
will be crippled if the machines are
delivered TO the allies.
The Boersen Courier SAYS that
Food Minister Wurm declared he
first learned of the conditions
through the press and that he could
not accept responsibility for the con
sequences The Tageblatt asks in
an editorial:
Where are Justice and human
ity which were to dictate peace? We
behold always force and only force
and the German people, after such
great physical sufferings. are deliv-
cred over 10 destruction"
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-01-21

kind
More nations are represented
here than were ever represented be-
fore. The fortunes OF the peoples
are involved. A great war is ended
which seemed about to bring uni
versal cataclysm. The danger |
passed A victory has been won for
mankind. and II is delightful tina
we should be able to record these
great results in this place.
But II is more delightful to hon
or France because we can honor her
in the person Of so distinguished a
servant. We have all felt in our
participation in the struggles of this
war the fine steadfastness which
characterized the leadership of the
French in the hands OF NJ. ClemeR-
ceau. We have learned to admire
him. and those OF us who have been
associated with him have acquired a
genuine affection for him.
Moreover, those OF us who have
been in these recent days in constant
consultation with him know how
warmly his purpose is set toward
the goal of achievement to which al
our faces are turned. He feels as
we feel, as | have no doubt every
body in this room feels. that we are
trusted TO do great thing. to do II
in the highest spirit OF friendship
and accommodation. and to do II as
n""mnt'v. rs possible in order that
the hearts OF men may have fear
lifted from them and that they NAV
r"turn II those purposes of life
which will bring them happiness and
contnrtment ard Drosrerity.
Knowing this brotherhood %
heart in these great matters, IT af-
fords me personal pleasure TO pro-
pose that NJ. C'emenceau shall be
the permanent chairman of the con
ference"
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-01-21
THE BOLSHENIEI OFFER TO
START PEACE NEGOTIATIONS

Copenhagen, Jan. 20.-Maxima
litvinOff. the former Bolsheviki am
bassador at London has sent note
TO President Wilson declaring that
the Bolsheviki government of Rus
sia is prepared TO cease its world
propaganda if the allies will agree
to enter into peace negotiations with
it, according to the Social Demo-
kraten.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-01-21
Services Indispensable.

Second Lieutenant Boyd B. Hor-
ton, OF this city, has been sent to
Camp Funston. Kan, for continue
tion Of serviN Lieutenant Horton
recently made application for dis
charge from the army but his appli-
cation was denied on the ground that
his services were indispensable. He
is connected with the quartermas
ter's corps.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-01-21
: board Of education

~ board of education.
That any parent, guardian or
other person having charge OF any
child subject to the provisions of this
act who wilfully neglects or refuses
~ comply with these provisions
shaIl. upon conviction before any
magistrate. be fined not less than IS
or imprisoned not less than two DAYS
nor more than five days for each of
feNse. Such fines are 10 he used to-
ward paying the salaries of the tru-
ant officer in the district or territory
in which the fines are collected.
That IL shall be the duty OF each
teacher. principal or superintendent
of any school to notify at once the
truant officer Of the absence of any
child between the ages OF eight and
IA years from school and that any
teacher, principal. or superintendent
wilfully neglectins or refusing to re-
port any absence TO the truant Off
Ger shall have deducted from his or
her salary for the current month s5
for each offense"
The bill exempts children between
tho ages Of 10 and IA wears. who can
read and write. If they have a widow
ed or INDECENT mother or a crippled
or INDECENT father The board OF
trustees or the board of education
/. 4
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-01-21
Names of Men Discharged.

The local Red Cross chapter is
anxious to keep record OF all SOL
diers or sailors who have been dis
charged from the service. Will the
persons who have been discharged
please send their name, rank. COM
pany, branch of service. date of dis
charge. and home address to Miss
Etta skipper, Lancaster, s. c.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-01-21
Mrs. BealI Goes to Charlotte.

Mrs. Beall, who for several months
was telegraph operator here. has re-
signed her position to accept a sim
liar one at Charlotte. Mrs. Beal
made many friends during her stay
here who will regret to hear of her
departure.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-01-21
Miss MurChisOn Entcrtains.

Miss Lewis Murchison charmingly
entertained the Christian Endeavor
society Friday evening at her spacious
home on Main street After series
of games the hostess served light re-
freshments.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-01-21
Authorizes President to Bring
About Retirement of Super
anuated JuriStS.
SALARIES ARE INCREASED
District Judges Are to Receive
$500 and Circuit Judges
$500 Representing Increase
of S1,500 in Each Case.

called Carlin judgeship bill, increas-
ing the salaries of federal judges of
the district and circuit courts, but
authorizing the President to bring
about virtual retirement Of super
anuated jurists who cling. to their
robes despite advancing age, was
passed by the senate.
AS amended by the senate the bill
fixes a specific salary of $500 for
district judges and $500 for circui
judges. which sums represent an in
crease per annum of $500 in each
case.
The house bill proposed these sala-
ries. hut an additional compensation
for judges living in thickly populat-
ed districts. The senate struck out
the population basis for salaries and
sets definite rate. Differences be-
tween the senate and house are such
that they may be readily adjusted in
conference between the two bodies.
The judgeship bill. which was
passed by the house several weeks
ago, is now practically certain to be-
come law at this session of con
gress. 1t was piloted through the
senate by Senator Hoke Smith. O
Georgia, who made the favorable re-
port for the judiciary committee. OF
which Senator Overman is acting
chairman.
Close Vote in Senate.
The judgeship bill primarily was
intended to displace approximately
dozen superanuated judges who
have not retired after reaching age
OF retirement After providing in
creased salaries as a compensation
! feature. the bill provides that tn
President in his discretion may ap.
point an additional judge in any dis.
trict where ii is believed the volume
OF work justifies such action In
event of this the newly appointed
judge becomes senior judge and the
old judge is junior and performs on
ly such work as may be assigned tC
him Meanwhile the old Judge may
continue to serve in limited capa-
city. or may retire at the increased
salary.
The senate passed the house bill
with comparatively minor amend
ments by a vote of 81 to 80. Oppo-
sition was mainly voiced by Senator
Williams. OF Mississippi. and Sena.
tor Trammell, OF Florida. who de
clared that since the government had
drawn the line on economy and re,
fused even to increase the salaries OF
low paid employees in the depart
ments at Washington federal
judges should be content to struggle
along at their old salaries durins
the reconstruction period.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-01-21
MIR. Hamblin, of Union, Intro
duceS Measure for Com
pulsOry Attendance.
BETWEEN AGES 8 TO Ia
Exemptions Include Children
Living More Than Two and
One-half Miles from Any Pub
lie School.

Columbia, Jan. Pa bill pro-
viding for a system of statewide
compulsory school attendance and
i machinery for the enforcement of
the proposed law, has been intro
duced in the house of representa-
tives by Representative Hamblin, of
Union county.
Joint resolutions providing for a
referendum on the question of a new
constitutional convention in the gen
eral election of 1920 were introduc-
ed in the house by Representative
i IIamblin and Representative Mower.
of Newberry county.
The Hamblin compulsory attend
ance bill provides for the attend
ance of every child in the state be
tween the ages of eight and IA years.
at some school, either public. pri
vate or parochial for the full time
that such school is i'm session, unless
the bodily condition OF the child pre-
vents its attendance. The child's
4 condition must be passed upon by
competent Judge, designated by the
board appointing the truant officer
OF that district.
, The measure eXempts children
living more than two and one-half
: miles from any public, private. or
parochial school. and any child un-
; der IL years of age living more than
two miles from such schools. The
bill provides, however. that any
child living within one mile of any
!, regular route of school wagon may
not claim exemption.
> Section four of the bill provides
that any private or parochial school
l attended by child between eight
and IA years of age shall he approx
e ed by the board appointing the tru-
= ant officer for that district Such a
. school says the bill. must give its
1 instruction in the English language.
1 and it must teach such subjects as
e are required in similar public
school in South Carolina
, Section five provides that the board
of trustees of any school district en-
e. hracing an incorporated town or CITY
| above $500 inha bitantS shall APP
p"lnt trnaht oHlcer Tor that diS-
| trict, whose duty it will be between
july ana august OF each year. TO
: TAKE census oI AL 'he chllureh OF
the "'str'ct netW"eh 'he 'e"S OF e'Hht
= ana ~ years 70 ne hi"n Win the
: ooaru OF truS'ees OF the olS'rl''' IN"
Sa'arN OF 'he 'rnah' oInc"r Shali ne
e hNed ny th' noard oi trustees ana he
paid out OF the schooi fnhds OF the
ois'rIct' In an o'her oiS'ric's olher
'""" ave" :" '''' !,
30 .droot;or - onnoir. &c ,,
ant officers as is necessary. their sal
aries to be paid ont OF the school
funds of the districts served hv
, 'heih'
Inc Dill provides that II shai y"
the turther duty or each truant ON
+ cor I" rec"iv" from the superintend-
ent or prlnclpal or any school wlthln
MS district or territory the name OF
"Ve'N 'h'd Detween elght ana IA
wears or age absent from school, ana
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-01-21
First Session Was Held Satur
day Afternoon at Three
O'clock in Paris.
CLEMENCEAU PRESIDENT
president Wilson Delivers Ad-
dress at Congress Destined 20
BE Most Historic Incident in
Worlds History.

ParlS, Jan. 2O.-The peace con
ference, destined to be historic, and
on which the eyes of the world are
now centered, was opened Saturday
afternoon in the great Sale de La
Park. The proceedings, which were
confined to the election of George
Clemnceau, the French premier, as
permanent chairman Of the confer
ence, an address of welcome by the
president of the French republic
Raymond Poincare, and speeches by
President Wilson, Premier Lloyd
George and Baron Sonnino, were
characterized by expressions of last
Ing friendship and the apparent de-
termination Of the representatives
OF the various nations to come to an
amicable understanding with respect
to the problems to be decided by the
conference.
When President Poincare spoke.
the entire assembly stood, and the
fact that, according to custom, no
applause greeted his utterance gave
greater solemnity to the scene.
M. Clemenceau's acceptance OF the
presidency of the congress was both
feeling expression OF personal
gratitude and a definite outline Of
the great questions Immediately
ahead. Three OF these larger gem
eral subjects he defined as RESPONSE
bility for crimes during the war and
international labor legislation, The
league OF nations he declared, was at
the head OF the program for the next
iuil session.
our ahpitioh is great ana no
''e one S"iu W. 'eHenceau' we
WISH 10 aNoid repetltion OF the ca
tS'rcphe Whlch pathed the world in
oioou. ii the leaSue OF nations is
10 oe pra"'ical we must all remain
united Let us carry out our pro-
gram quickly ana IN an eHective
NOV ho soia \, hos ,,.os .
eminert iurists an ,bo no,., ro,r,,
sih;,itv of tho sorn,or cormor o
ror. and each delegate would re-
ceive COPY of that report.
In all 70 seats we're proyided for
the opening session of the peace
conference. On the outer side of
the great horseshoe were arranged
the japanese. the British and colo
nial delegates and the seat of the
fifth British delegate. chair for
the fifth American delegate also was
reserved Immediately TO the right
OF the taoie or honor.
The Italian. Belgian. Brazilian
Cuban. Haitian. Peruvian. Portu
guese. Serbian, CZecho Slovakien and
uruguayan delegates sat in the or
der named. Across the left wing of
the table sat the Siamese, Ruman
ian. Polish. Liberian, Hedjaz, Guate-
malan. lEcuadorean. Chinese and Bo-
livian delegations.
President Wilson Speaks.
Following is the address of Presi-
dent Wilson at the opening session
of the conference:
"Mr chairman. T. oiyes mo oroot
tnleasure tn nronose as nermanent
chairman NJ the conyerence Nr
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1919-11-21
SOLDIERS AND SAILORS
IN ASYLUM WELL TREATED

Little Rock, Nov. 21.-Dr. D. A,
Thorn of New York, in the reconstruc-
ton OF disabled soldier work for the
government, inspected the Arkansas
Hospital for the Treatment of Ner-
vous Diseases Thursday. There are
II former soldiers or sailors confined
IN the state institution, all of whom
We're returned to Arkansas from gov
eminent hospitals or camps. 1t is
supposed that the government will
eventually supply hospitals for the
treatment of insane soldiers, as it has
for those afflicted with shell shock,
The csaes which have been returned
TO Arkansas are former residents who
nave organic mental ailments. DR.,
Thorn complimented the management
OF the Arkansas institution, he finding
the former soldiers being well cared
Tor, and if cures could be made any
where, they can be in the local insti-
tuition
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1919-11-21
REDESIGNATED TO ISSUE
EXEMPTION CERTIFICATES

Little Rock, Nov. 21.-The State
Department Of Labor has been re-
designated by the Federal Department
OF Labor as the tribunal to issue GER
tiflcates of exemption from the tax
levied on employers who use child
labor without government permit. The
law applies to the employment of
children between Id and 16 years of
age. The Arkansas law is identical
with that of the government, and the
state department is therefore asked to
take this burden off the government.
employers who work children without
such a permit must pay a tax of 10
per cent of their gross income to the
government.
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1919-11-21
CONDEMNED NEGRO
BECAME INSANE

Little Rock, Nov. 21.-Fred Mavo
negro, sentenced to be electrocuted on
Nov for the murder of an Ital;an
restaurant keeper at McGehee, but
VINO became violently insane and was
sent Sc to the State Hospital for the
treatment of Nervous Diseases. has
SO Tar recovered as to be returned 70
the penitentiary. Gov. Brough will
set another date for the electrocut;on
Oh the negro. Fear caused Mavo to
lose his mind, and when he was ra
turned TO the penitentiary he request
ed that If he is to be executed, that it
De done as soon as possible in order
to relieve him of the mental anguish
ne suffered before he became violent
ly insane.
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1919-11-21

Twelve negroes who took part in
the uprising at Elaine a few weeks
ago have taken up quarters in the
death cells at the state penitentiary
at Little Rock to await the time of
their execution in the electric chair.
The twelve negroes were convicted of
first degree murder for the part they
played in the attempted wholesale
murders. A total of eighty were con-
victed of different charges ranging
from second degree murder down and
each were given penitentiary senten-
ces. How much better for the name
OF the state and for the sake of hui
mainly it is to let the law take it's
course in instances like these than
for the mob spirit to rule. If Justice
was melted out in every section of the
country like it was at Helena in. the
trial of these negroes, the lynch law
would not have the upper hand as it
mas To-Day.
Judge G. R. Haynie and Chase
Chapple returned last night from
Little Rock where they attended the
initiation ceremonies of 141 candi-
dates. Judge Haynie, Case Chapple,
Shell Marsh and Fred Guthrie were
among the novices receiving the de-
gree.
c. W. Hill of Little Rock, is in the
city today seeing his friends and will
attend the meeting of the Odd Fellows
here this evening. Mr.. Hill was for
merly engaged in the shoe business in
Prescott.
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1919-11-21
IMPORTANT NOTICE

Pursuant to an invitation of Gov,
Brough for a conference of white and
colored leaders to meet at the capitol
on Monday, Nov. Oath, to discuss the
race question, a mass meeting will be
held at the court house Sunday after
noon at 2 o'clock for the purpose Of
selecting one or more representatives
to attend said conference. Hon. w
V. Tompkins will be among the speak
ers at the court house.
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1919-11-21
DIR. J. A. BIAS
Veterinary Surgeon

|Ofhce at Capt. Blythe's old Livery
Barn. Hospital at my home with ten
|'M stalls, able to take care all do
nestle animals. I treat mules, horses,
COWS, dogs and hogs. have been
|'faeticing veterinary surgery and
Veterinary medicine for 70 ysars. Ysu
sa 4 call me day or night; office phone
|lA Residence phone 296. 1o-28m1
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1919-11-21
AMERICAN LEGION POSTS
IN MOST EVERY COUNTY

Little Rock, Nov. 21.-Every coun-
ty in Arkansas except Baxter, Cal
houn, Crittenden, Independence, Log
an, Madison, Montgomery, Newton,
Pike and Sharp has a post of the
American Legion. Poinsett has five
Craighead, Monroe and Yell, three;
and seventeen counties have two each.
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1919-11-21

w. T. Mcdaniel, one of the well
known citizens of Gale, was among
the visitors to the city today and he
has our thanks for dollar paid on
subscription to the Nevada News.
Prescott's football team is over at
Nashville today probably taking the
second game from the boys. A game
will be played on the grounds here
next Thursday with Hope.
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1919-11-21

When the kidneys are ailing, use
Prickly Ash Bitters. 1t is fine kid
ney tonic. Relieves backache, bladder
troubles, indigestion and constipation.
Men of advanced years get great re-
lief from its use. Price $125 per bot
tie. Hesterly Drug Store, Special
Agents. NV F
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1919-11-21

Mr.. and Mrs. E. DeLaughter of
Boughton and daughter, Mrs. Haynes
of Hope, motored to the city and
spent few hours this morning.
Watson Porter will make that army
overcoat new again by dyeing it and
sewing on new buttons. Phone Star
Pressing Shop, No. 268. 25d5wl
FOR RENT OR SALE-A five
room residence and lot and good barn
in Prescott. See Watson Porter. 21d3
Many threatening business trou-
BILE can be sidetracked by well-timed
advertising. AS the man who does it.
FOR SALE-My farm / mile from
town on the Rosston road. Mrs. T. G.
Moody. tt