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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-03

of black coated men sitting round a
horse shoe table, handful of soldiers
to keep order and at each end of the
hall dense and not too orderly mass
of spectators.
sign Muller and Bell again acted like
sleep walkers. NJ. Clemenceau. the
grand old man of France who occupied
the presidents chair, invited them to
sign. They sat still, evidently not
knowing what was the next move Then
French official touched them on the
shoulder,-some unkind person among
the spectators say he had to kick them
to their feet, but that is humorous ex-
round. When Paderewski walked round
to the treaty table AID signed their
names. Then. still under guidance
they were marched back to their seats
again. while President Wilson led his
delegation round to sign
During the rest of the ceremony
they seemed to revive a little and 1
saw them whisper to each other when
some especially famous figure came
to the treaty table. President Wilson.
of course, excited their interest and
they nodded and whispered when Lloyd
George looking very serious and Bal
four smiling broadly led the British
round. When Paderekski walked round
to sign for Poland. tossing back his
magnificent name of hair like a spirit
ed horse l am sure 1 saw a frown and
a sneer on the face of the German
delegates.
When it was all over and Clemen-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-03

The United States census bureau in
1916. says the Scientific American, puo-
lished a collection of life tables"
based on the census of 1910 and tAe
mortality in the three years. 1909, 1910
and 1911 for the six New England
states, New York, New Jersey, Indiana,
Michigan and the District of Columbia
These tables were similar to those pre-
pared by life insurance companies, ex-
cept that they related to the entire
population of the area covered. instead
of being limited to risks selected
through medical examination or other
wise. The bureau now announces that
1T has ready for publication new Sc
ries of similar tables exhibiting NOR
tality conditions in 1890 and 1901 and
during the decade 1901 to 1910, inci1-
sive. In connection with certain
tables there will be given commutd
ton columns and data as to annuities
AID single md annual premiums at
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-03

fitting and tightly buttoned, and ready
made ties. 1 was not near enough to
see if their boots were brown. but they
probably were. When from the middle
of the hall focused my opera glass
on the table in front of which they
sat 1 think expected to see two
seidels of beer in front of them and to
hear the first strain of the .'Wacht am
Rhein'' by the socialist choir.
Writing in all seriousness. however,
the scene was impressive because of
its difference from the Apomp and dig
nifty of the last great international
drama set on the same stage. Whatever
one might say about the old Prussian
Junkers they were big men physically
and intellectually. The two men who
represented the new Germany were
little cheap men. overawed by the
drama in which they were playing
part and obviously not even first class
among the second class men who are
now running Germany.
The fact that they were dazed and
overawed was obvious when they walk
ed in, escorted by the gorgeous French
Republican Guards. They looked neith
err to right nor left and stumbled
rather than walked to the seats as
signed to them. When they had set
tied down in their seats they looked
round curiously and seemed rather sur
prised at the absence of military show
in the hall. They saw just few score
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-03

their way clear while the car followed
close up. Then the crowd broke again.
the officers parted and the car darted
down a side avenue and away for
Paris
The signing of the peace treaty itself
was dull The color came after both
in Versailles and Paris.
Copyright, 1919.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-03

R. M. Smith has just taken charge
Of the Atlantic & Pacific Tea COM
pany, at 2019 Second avenue, and has
made some splendid improvements
since he has come to Birmingham
Mr.. Smith was formerly with the At
lantic & Pacific Tea company at Mont
gomery for three years and at At
lanta for five years. He promises to
give the housepeekers the best serv-
ice expected and will carry such
things that will make their meals
complete.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-02-25
OFFER EXPIRES MARCH 8.

Attention is called to the fact that
the time in which subscriptions to The
ENQUIRER will be received at s2.26 a
year expires on Saturday, March 8.
The principal reason for extending
the time from February was that
several of the clubmakers were down
with influenza during period immedi-
ately preceding February 1, and 1t was
deemed unfair to them and the sub
scribers on their clubs to insist on
prompt compliance under the circum-
stances.
The situation also involved fair
deal to those who were in competition
for the leading premiums, and for that
reason announcement Of the proposed
extension was held until after the time
limit in the case Of the contest then on
hand expired and awards were made
on a basis Of the original offer.
There will be no further extension,
however, after March g., and all sub
scribers who desire the benefit OF the
club rates are advised to subscribe and
pay before March 8.
After that date the price OF years
subscription will be strictly $2.6O.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-02-25
Rock Hill, s. c.. Feb. 10.

Texas in the Fieht.-At the confer
ence held in Dallas for the purpose OF
organizing a campaign to secure re-
duction Of the cotton acreage to be
planted in Texas this year Of not less
than 33 1-3 per cent Of that planted
in 1918, Judge w. F. Ramsey, Of the
Federal Reserve Bank was selected
as chairman Of the campaign and W.
C. Barrickman secretary Of the Texas
Industrial congress, was made secre-
tary.
The chairman was authorized to ap-
point an executive committee, COM
posed of one representative from each
Of the 81 state senatorial districts
and an organization committee in each
county, consisting of the chairman of
the county Council of defense, a
banker, and the county agricultural
agent. Each county committee Is to
conduct local cotton acreage reduc-
tion campaign, and to secure sigma
lures of individual farmers to the fol-
lowing pledge: II hereby pledge my
self and those whom l represent, to
reduce my cotton acreage for the year
1919 not less than 33 1-3 per cent. as
compared with the amouh~ planted In
1918, and I further pledge myself to
use all of my influence to secure like
reduction by my neighbors."
Feb. % was agreed upon as Pledge
Day." and Governor Hobby was re-
quested to issue a proclamation calling
upon the people of the state to as
semble at the schoolhouse In every
school district for the purpose OF sign
ing this pledge.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-02-25
1t Is q Fight.

So far as the people Of the south are
concerned the biggest and most i'm
portant question Of the day is that OF
getting a fair price for this years cot
ton crop, and as to whether they will
win depends upon whether they de-
serve to win.
There is no question Of the justice
Of the cause Of the people Of the south
in the mind Of The Yorkville Enqul-
rer. We think the southern cause is
absolutely just; but as to whether JUS
tice will win is going to depend on
character, self-denial, constancy OF our
people. That is what we mean by oe-
serving to win. II the people or the
south will fight like brave self-respect-
ing people should fight, they will win,
and If they wont do this. they will not
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-02-25

Canadian, Italian, Serbian and Rus
sian Karelian troops in an offensive
movement southward along the Muir
mansk railway on February 10 pushed
forward thirty five miles, writes an
Associated Press correspondent from
ArchanSel, capturing considerable rail-
way material and so prisoners and
inflicting heavy losses on the bolshe-
vik. While other troops moved through
the woods on skis, outflanking the
enemy at a bridge near the village Of
Cegtshi, the Serbians attacked 'front.'
ally along the railroad and drove the
enemy beyond the brio q after consid-
erable fighting. The allies now oc-
cupy the village Of Cegishi, which Is
approximately 80 miles south of So
rotzka- All sectors on the Archangel
front, 80 far as reports to headquar-
ters indicate, are quiet. Not one shot
has been fired in the last 10 days. The
weather has been intensely cold. Peas
ants coming into the Allied lines from
bolshevik territory declare that sever
al bolshevik commands have muntinied
and refuse to stay at the front.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-02-25
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Miss Lilage Castles Of Winthrop COL
lege, spent last weekend at her nome
in Smyrna.
Miss Kathleen James and Mr.. Ru-
pert James of Union are visiting Mrs.
o. E. Grist in Yorkville.
Lewis G. Ferguson, night policeman,
who has been Ill for the past two
weeks, is up and about again; but not
yet able to work.
Miss Annie Laurie Witherspoon, who
is teaching at Smyrna, spent the week.
end with Miss Gladys Nichols in the
Bethel neighborhood.
Mr. M. ]. Wallace, who has been Sc
riously Ill at his home near Smyrna for
some weeks, was thought to be better
yesterday; but Mrs. Wallace Is now
quite i'll.
Mr. John A. Ratteree Of No. York
Vile, has a telegram from his son.
Sergeant Sam Ratteree, announcing
the safe arrival of the latter from
overseas, in New York, and stating
that he was being sent to Camp DIX,
New Jersey.
Mr.. C. F. James, formerly superin-
tendent Of the Travora cotton mill,
was a visitor to Yorkville last Satur-
day. Mr.. James is now the owner OF
a hosiery mill at Marion, N. c., and is
on the road selling the product OF his
own and other hosiery mills.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. Youngblood. for
merly Of Yorkville, now OF ware
Shoals spent yesterday In Yorkv1lie
with Mr.. and Mrs. G. j. Youngblood.
They were on their way back to ware
Shoals after an extended stay In the
northern market buying goods for the
spring and summer trade.
Mr.. ]. A. Shannon of No. 4, York
VILE. left yesterday for Washington
and Baltimore. He will visit his
brother-in-la law, Mr.. F. S. Osborne, In
Washington, for a few days, and after
that he expects to undergo a minor
surgical operation at the Johns Hop
kins hospital. 1t Is his expectation to
be back home in about two weeks.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-02-25

We are reproducing the communica-
ton of Mr.. John NJ. DesChamps as a
matter of local interest; but in the re-
production Of course. Mr.. DesChamps's
ideas Of the needs Of things get exactly
the same publicity as if the communi-
cation had been sent to this paper in
the first instance AS to whether there
is real need for a Republican paper in
Columbia or elsewhere is a question OF
opinion; but we beg to suggest that II
Mr.. DesChamps really thinks so, there
is no longer any restriction on the es-
tablishment of new papers and he is
perfectly free to enter the field. He Is
said to be a man of wealth, with an
international reputation as a writer,
and 1t would seem that these qualifica-
tions could be made quite available.
The only test as to whether there is
need for a newspaper anywhere, in our
Judgment, is the test of public support,
and if Mr.. DesChamps desires to sub
nit his wealth to this test he is very
welcome.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-02-25
kind Of thing there may be over the
state there is no telling.

In a letter to the editor Of The En-
quirer few days ago, q gentleman In
Spartanburg, a well known lawyer OF
that city, said: II have been told that
there Is an expert maker Of artificial
legs in your town, and having need for
something in that line for q client Of
mine, will thank you to let me know
whether my information Is correct, and
II 90, to put me in touch with the par
ty referred to-" The lawyers infor-
nation was entirely correct, and II
gives the editor Of The Enquirer pleas
ure not only to tell him what he wants
to know; but inform others Of the
facts, Of which most Yorkville people
are more or less acquainted. The ar
tiflcial leg-maker Is DR.. w. E. Erwin,
Confederate veteran, who lost q leg
in the. civil war, and who has been
using artificial legs Of his own make
ever since. DR.. Erwin is 80 years Of
age; but is in remarkably fine physi-
cal condition for man not nearly so
old, and Is willing to bet reasonable
amount that he can outrun any wood
en- legged man in the world of his size,
regardless Of the other fellows age,
provided the other fellow wears leg
Of any other make than the doctors.
DR.. Erwin has made many scores Of
wooden legs for as many different peo-
pie and almost always they. give salts
faction. He has certain patents as to
foot and ankle movements that are
wonderfully satisfactory, and he yields
nothing to anybody in work Of this
kind. For a leg he charges anywhere
up to SIS, according to what has to be
fitted
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-02-25

Talcott Williams, director of the
School of journalism at Columbia uni
versity, finds personal motive for the
opposition to the league of nations that
has been cropping out so strongly in
the senate. AS matters now stand the
senator is but one removed from the
president, especially in the matter of
international relations. No treaty Of
any kind affecting the relations of this
with any other nation can become
binding without the sanction of the
senate by a two-thirds vote. That gives
each senator position of most exalted
power. The effect of the league Of ma
tions would do away with the necessi-
ty for international treaties and there
is resentment among the senator's be-
cause If the presidents plan goes
through, the importance OF the senate
will shrink almost to nothing. The
senator will not be over anybody then
except the house. 1t is to appear to
charge these big fellows with such
smallness; but it will have to be ad-
mitted that Mr.. Williams has had eX-
ceptional opportunities and Is far ad-
vanced in the study Of mankind.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-02-25

He said he had discussed the matter
with some persons there and added:
There are wealthy women in New
York who have nothing else to do
with their money" The witness said
he did not speak at the meeting in
a Washington theater which was large
ly responsible for the present investi-
cation because he was considered too
disreputable, having been indicted for
saying things that Senator Johnson
has since said in the senate" In the
course Of a long discussion with Sem
ator Wolcott of Delaware, regarding
his belief in respect to law, Reed de-
clared that the will of the people would
be done, if not be peaceful means
then by force. He explained, however
that his advocacy of revolution in
|, the United States meant, mot neces-
sarily the employment Of force"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-02-25
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Feinstein's Bargain House-Will on Friday be-
gin q special stock reducing sale and asks
YOU to watch for further announcements.
Logan Lumber Yard.Can supply you with
lime, brick. cement, lumber and lumber pro-
ducts of all kinds. Red cedar shingles.
Mcconnell Dry Goods Co.-Has over q hundred
new spring dresses for the inspection Of the
ladies. Prices range from $3.50 to $26.
Irish potatoes and garden seeds and advises
that you buy seed potatoes early.
Sherer & Quinn-Say that right now Is the
time to plant Irish potatoes. They have the
seed potatoes and garden seeds.
N. L. Ford, Clover-Invites you to buy furni-
ture and furnishings at Clover where you
will be sure Of getting correct prices:
g. w. Whitesides Il Co., Sharon-Ieil their
customers that now Is the time to buy staple
cotton goods. as prices are down somewhat.
Tailor made clothing.
Star Theatre today includes Sc
rial installment and comedy. A Fox fea-
ture for Friday.
]. L. Houston. Probate Judge-Gives notice
that R. B. and Mayme c. Allison have ap-
piled for letters Of administration on the es-
tate of J. c. Chambers, deceased.
York Furniture & Hardware Co:-Today opens
nm A weeks 10 per cent reduction sale on
furniture and house furnishings. Liberty
bonds accepted in payment at par.
PEOPLES Bank & Trust Co.-Says that nearly
100 people have come to 1t with their ac-
counts since it opened week ago: =,
First National Bank of York-.Emphasizes the
safety of your funds when deposited 1t with
it and assures its patrons of every possible
banking consideration. Page four.
Loan and Savings Bank-Points out that you
are starting on the road to power when you
make business connections with It, Accounts
nf individuals and corporations solicited See
page four. :. .
GOOD time to do spring sewing. and invites
you to see It's big stock of new spring goods
which It will be pleased to show you.
n. w. Woods & Son. Richmond-Suggest tnat
pasture in eight weeks. Page four.
Brame Medicine Co.-Recommend Vapomentha
as an external application for combating
Group, la grippe, pneumonia See page four.
Wrigley-On page four calls attention 70 tne
delicious qualities of Wrigley's chewing gums
Sold everywhere.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-02-25

"A resolution presented by Cardinal
Gibbons for the peace congress TO ap.
ply to Ireland the doctrine Of national
self determination and declaration
of principles demanded that II any
league of nations be created, all fea-
lures which may infringe on the ira
ditional American policy, including the
Monroe doctrine, shall be eliminated,
were adopted unanimously in Phila-
delphia last Sunday at the closing ses-
sion Of the convention of the irish
race in America. The declaration says
a state Of war exists between England
and Ireland, which, in the interests
of the peace Of the world, the peace
conference can not ignore" In sup
port of the movement to bring freedom
to Ireland, the convention pledged to
raise within six months $1,00O,0OO, but
before Justice Daniel F. Cohalan OF
the New York supreme court, chair
man Of the convention, completed the
calling of list Of states and cities,
more than S1,25O,000 had been pledged
to the cause. Delegates from many
states, representing large number OF
Irish organizations, crowded the acad-
envy of music when Cardinal Gibbons
arose at the afternoon session and In
a few words presented the resolution
calling for the right Of Ireland to Sc
lcct its form Of government. Applause
swept the crowd as the cardinal slowly
read the paper.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-02-25
WITHIN THE TOWN

The postofflce observed Washing
tons birthday as legal holiday last
Saturday; but otherwise the day was
not generally observed.
The excellent curbing already down
and paid for along both sides of Con-
gress street, is fine start for the con-
struction Of good hard-surfaced
roadway with concrete or other foun-
dation.
j. S. Mackorell has purchased the
Irene Starr residence on Wright ave-
nue., and will move into it within the
next few days to make way for Mr.. F.
C.. Riddle, to whom he recently sold his
own residence on Kings Mountain
street. Mr.. Mackorell expects to bulld
a handsome residence soon.
Bill Dockery, the old fellow VINO
was recently committed to Jail on the
charge Of receiving stolen goods, mas
been unable to get the 5000 bail bond
required for his release. He is in quite
a bad way physically, and there Is very
little reason to believe that he would
fail to appear at court, If living, In case
of his release on bond.
II want to thank you for that par
agraph in today's paper about the con,
dition of the streets OF the town ana
the suggestion for the need of Improve
ment,' said Mr.. e. A. Hall, Of the city
council, over the telephone last Friday
morning. 81 heartily agree with all
YOU have said, and I am sure that the
entire council is in full accord. The
town is in need Of no one thing more
than it is in need of first class streets,
and there is no one thing, in my opin-
ion. that would contribute more to the
common benefit, either from the
standpoint of individual comfort or
general enhancement Of property val
ues. regret exceedingly that the
finances Of the town are in such awk-
ward shape as they are in at pres
ent; but it seems to me we could do
something more than we are doing IN
such an important matter as this.
Every man on the council feels the
same way, and If the people will back
us up, we will certainly have the
ctraefs"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-02-25

Fined for Going to chureh.-Three
members Of the Baptist church at
Murray, Kentucky, have paid fines and
the cases Of three others have
been taken under submission by Judge
Phillips in the Galloway county court
as the result Of the violation Of the
so called influenza ban laid down In
Murray by the state board Of health.
The alleged violation grew out Of their
attendance at church. George Tidwell
and Lee Wicker compromised their
cases prior to going to trial and paid
fines of $50 each. George Hepburn
was tried by jury and fined $40. The
cases of Galen Mcbride, E. B. Holland.
and w. H. Jones were taken under
submission. The Rev. H. Boyce Tay-
lor; who was fined 500 on two occa-
sions for holding church services
in definance Of the board Of health's
order, has been given until April 10
in which to settle the fine, with the
alternative Of going to jail.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-02-25

been If the troops had been supported
even by as much war machinery as Is
commonly employed by the Indo-Chi-
nese, etc. The complaint makes a
wonderful story of inefflciency all
along the line and leads the unsophis-
ticated reader to wonder how the
Americans ever got through with that
wonderful drive at all. Major General
Traub, who commanded the Thirty
fifth division in the Argonne offensive.
has taken occasion to reply to some Of
Governor Aliens structures. For one
thing, General Traub says that Govern
or Allen and his secretaries having
been sent back a considerable distance
with a view to preventing the repeti-
ton Of leaks that had occurred through
Y. M. c. A. secretaries before, the
governor was not in a real good posi-
tion to see things. The general admits
that there was shortage in some
things; but he makes it clear that
there was no shortage in real men,
which was the main thing. Also, the
general intimates that there were some
unavoidable losses on the part Of the
Americans, thing that was not to be
helped in view Of the incalculably
bigger losses on the part Of the Ger
mans, and taken altogether he seems
to be somewhat proud rather than
ashamed Of what had been accom-
plished. A private soldier, writing on
the subject, tells how at one critical
time when it was impossible to bring
up both food and ammunition, the men
said they preferred ammunition just
then, and he goes on to suggest that
while he would like to see the whole bus
iness investigated, he would much
rather have the investigation made by
people who were there than by people
who had contemplated the situation
only from easy chairs long distance
away.