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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-08-12
POTASH EMBARGO LIFTED.
Senator Smith Wins Fight for the
Farmers.
p. H. MCGOWAN in The State.

p. H. MCGOWAN in The State.
Washington. Aug. 7.-Senator E.
D. Smith of South Carolina, vino ap-
peared last week with Senator FIRE.
linhuysen Of New Jersey and dele
cation of farmers before the war
trade board to urge the lifting of the
embargo against imports of potash
from enemy countries, was Informed
by the board today that from this
date such imports might be freely
made from every source except Hun
gary and such parts of Russian as re-
main under Bolshevik control
Retention Of the embargo until
October was demanded by producers
of trona potash and other American
potash interests, their expectation
being that by that date congress
would have provided protective
tariff and that their own production
would be equal to domestic demands.
Farmers opposed this policy on the
ground that prices of potash were
ruinous and that some of the Ameri-
can potash had wrought damage to
crops. William Banks of the South
Carolina department of agriculture
exhibited photographs taken in the
Pee Dee region Of his State, showing
many instances of such damage
Heretofore potash could be imported
only under certificate of non-enemy
origin. The board has also by the
order issued today raised the en-
barge on sugar and on wheat and
wheat flour, the control of the latter
two items being passed to the wheat
director.
Representatives of the American
Potash Producers Association told
the war trade board that to lift the
embargo now would enable German
syndicates to make contracts for sup
plying the American demand years
in advance at lower prices than the
American infant industry could meet,
although with a minimum of five
years protection the American pro-
ducers believe they could supply at
least half of the home requirements.
Nebraska producers said that if the
embargo were continued until Oc-
tober and freight rates put into ef-
feet, which had been practically
agreed to by the railroad administra-
ton, they would be able to resume
operations Immediately and would
eventually make American agricul-
ture Independent of Germany in re-
spect to potash.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-08-12
AMERICAN ARMADA
REACHES SAN DIEGO
Greatest That Has Ever Entered the
Pacific-Fleet Passes in Review

San Diego, CAL, Aug. 7.-(By the
Associated Press)-An American ar
mada-the greatest that has ever
turned a propeller blade in the Pacif-
ic-came today to make the seas un-
der the Sierra and Cascade slopes it's
home. In an inspiring naval parade
Admiral Hugh Rodman's newly Great
ed fleet passed in review of Secretary
of the Navy Daniels and Governors
and Mayors of Western States and
cities aboard the cruiser Montana an
chored off Coronado beach, while
thousands lined the shore to aid in
the welcome.
! Six miles of war vessels, 81 in num-
ber-some of which had held guard
with the British in the North Sea-
swung past the reviewing ship, fir
ing the dreadnaughts' salutes of
10 guns in honor Of the Secretary of
the Navy as they came abeam the
Montana. 1t required one hour for
this vast fleet of dreadnughts, bat
tleships of lesser type and Fl sleek
and speedy destroyers to pass the
welcoming party.
Manoeuvers of Fleet.
The war vessels turned inshore by
the Montana, then stood away to the
southwark for three miles came about
and streamed into the northwest,
making almost complete circle, and
then ten guns in honor Of the Secre-
tary of off the beach while the battle
ships came into the bay.
Secretary Daniels, turning from
the bridge of the Montana after the
last destroyer had passed, said: 'This
is realization of dream I kept con-
stantly in view for six years since l
first came to the Pacific coast short
ly after induction into office to study
naval conditions. / conceived of an
American flee that was truly an
American fleet, at home and in equal
strength on both coasts. This ad-
vance into powerful fleets is an
epoch in naval history and presages
the day when the whole fleet now
composed of more than 100000
tons, with 100000 more tons build
ing, will make the magnitude OF this
review seem small in comrarlson."
After the review Secretary Daniels
in company with Gov. Stephens, Of
California; Gov. Octaviani Larrazola
of New Mexico, with personal rep
resentative of the Governor of Ari-
zona, together with the mayor of San
Diego and Admirals j. L. Payne,
Josiah Mexican and Charles Parks
and prominent West coast citizens,
went aboard the flagship New Mex Go
where speeches of welcome were
made to Admiral Rodman and his
fleet officers.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-08-12

cent of the banks capital and sur
plus, instead of 10 per cent as now
allowed. Although the banking and
currency committee has thirteen Re-
publicans and only eight Democrats,
all but one member of the committee
voted for the favorable report when
it was proposed by Mr.. Stevenson,
the bill by a majority of 240 or more
votes against 40.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-08-12
HUIET REUNION
HELD IN SALUDA
Children and Grandchildren of Late
Maj. George D. Huiet Gather
at Homestead

ne SLdIc.
Newberry, Aug. s-The reunion of
the children and grandchildren of the
late Maj. George D. Huiet, and his
wife, Dolly L. Rutherford Huiet, was
held at the old homestead in Saluda
county on Wednesday, August 6. Of
the ten children who grew to matur-
ity only two were present. Mrs. Ellie
Davenport and Miss Anna Huiet. The
three other children still living are
Wilbur F. Huiet of Greenwood, Miss
Lizzie Huiet of Charleston and Mrs.
Hugh Phillips of Augusta; they
could not be present. Of the child
rem and children-in-law and grand
children, the following were present:
Mrs. Mollie Davenport Huiet, wild
ow of Jacob Huiet, and the following
children-in-law, Joe Huiet of Johns
ton and ten of his IL children and
several grandchildren, viz, Mr.. and
Mrs. Coleman of Saluda and their
children, R. P. Coleman, Jr., with his
wife and child; Joe Hipp and wife,
Alma Coleman Hipp, and three OF
their five children; ]. A. Caldwell of
Vanburg and wife, Tillie Huiet Cald-
well, and three of their four children
G. C. Sale of Newberry and his wife,
Kate Huiet Sale, their three children
being absent; DR.. NJ D. Huiet and
wife and child Of Union; S. H. Nc
Lean and his wife, Ellie Huiet Nc
Lean of Columbia, and their three
children; w. E. Lawson and his wife,
Dolly Huiet Lawson, of New York;
Wilbur F. Huiet Of Atlanta, Mrs Al
ice Coleman Huiet, widow of George
Huiet, and her children, Miss Lillian
Huiet and Miss Sue Huiet of Saluda,
and Miss Anna Huiet, Thomas Hulet
and Mrs. Bassler of Columbia.
Mrs. Mary Huiet Waters, widow of
Capt. P. B. Waters, and the following
children: P. B. Waters, wife and
children, Huiet Waters, wife and
children, Miss Mallie Waters, all of
Johnston.
Mrs. Bessie Waters Phillips and
husband of Springfield, Orangeburg
county.
DR.. John Waters and wife and five
children, of Saluda courthouse.
Mrs. Ellie Hniet Davenport, widow
of Beltcn Davenport and the follow
ing children: George D. Davenport,
wife and six children present, one
child absent
Mrs. Mamie Wilson Davenport,
wife of ]. D. Davenport and two chii-
dren of Greenyille.
In all there were 122 descendants
of Mai. and Mrs. George D. Huiet
present and ten invited guests.
There was fine barbecue and pic
mic dinner.
Prayer by the Rev w. P. Meadors
closed the very pleasant day.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-08-12
Ruling Passion.
ssWhy Put Up With Rats for Years
Writes N. Windsor, Farmer.

on, which nearly killed our fine
watch dog. It so scared US that we
suffered long time with rats until
my neighbor told me about RAT
SNAP. That's the sure rat killer
and safe one." Three sizes, 25c,
soc, S1.O0. Sold and guaranteed by
Newberry Hardware Co., and Glider
& Weeks Co.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-08-12
Stomach ills

permanently disappear after drinking the
celebrated Shivar Mineral Water. Positively
guaranteed by money-back offer. Tastes
6ne: costs triAe. Delivered anywhere by
DUR Newberry Agents, ]. W. Kbler Co.
Phone them
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-08-12
Why He fingered.

London Opinion.
"You are the only man in your
company, corporal, who hasn't ap-
piled for rehabilitation papers. Why
is it?"
"I'm the only one as is married,
sir" :
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-08-12
Fox Cotton Weigher at Chappeils.

). Pope Connolly is candidate for
cotton weigher at Chappells in the
coming election Tor that position and
will abide the result Of the said elec-
ton. 7-S-ttff
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-08-12
Told on Him.

Told on Him.
Elderridge-Ah, my boy, it is the
little things of life that tell.
Youngleigh (savagely)-Yes, l
know that. My girl has little broth
er.
Ruling Passion.
Floor Walker-Hurry out, madam.
The stores afire.
Mrs. Bargain-Oh, is it? Then I'll
lust wait for the fire sale.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-08-12
a Quroum.

Boston Transcript.
But. ny dear, l thought we had
planned to 60 to the theatre this even
ing?"
Mrs. Peck.-"Yes, I know. but ]
have changed NY nina
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-08-12

my housework. Ny baby when seven
months old weighed 10 pounds and / feel
better than I have for long time 1
much good. Mrs. PEARL MoNYHAN.
Mitchell, Ind.
Good health during maternity is &
most important factor to both mother
and child, and many letters have been
received by the Lydia E. Pinkham
Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass, telling OF
health restored during this trying period
by the use of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-08-12
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTIONS
IN THE COUNTY OF NEWBERRY
One to Be Held at St. Phillips
Church, the Other at Kings
Creek.

Creek.
The Sunday school convention for
Townships 10 and II will be held at
st. Phillips church August 18th, with
the following program:
Morning Session.
10:15-Devotional exercises by
Rev. S. P. Koon.
10:30-How to secure .punctual
attendance, lesson study and con-
tribution-Rev. C. J. Shealy.
1O:50-The superintendent work
between Sundays-Prof. E. o.
Counts.
:10-Song.
:15-General discussion of the
above topics. Everybody is invited
to take part.)
:35-The efficient Sunday
schoolEProf. M. F. Montgomery,
State worker.
12:O5-A word from all county
officers present.
12:3O-Appoint promoter COM
mittee. Distribute statistical report
blanks.
Adjourn for dinner.
Afternoon Session.
1:45-Devotional exercises.
2:0O-The child that we teach and
how to teach him-Mrs. NJ. C. Nor
ris.
2:20-How do our schools stand
today?-Prof. M. F, Montgomery,
State worker.
2:5O-"One Forward STEP" Zach
school that will do so is asked to
promise to take one forward step
during the next quarter by adding
one efficiency point to the chart.)
3:O5-How the organized class
meets the need of our young people
Prof. James C. Kinard.
3:3O-The organized adult Bible
class; What and why?-Jno. G.
Neel.
3:5O-Report Of promoter COM
mittee. Statistical reports returned
to, district president Ito be by him
sent to county secretary.)
4:10-Adjourn.
Note-This program is. very full.
One topic for each session might be
left out.
The conventions for Townships 2,
8 and will be held at Kings Creek
church August 18th, with the follow
ing program:
Morning Session.
1O:15-Devotional exercises by
Rev. J. w. Carson.
:3o-How to secure punctuai
attendance, lesson study and contri-
bution-Rev. G. F. Clarkson.
10 :50-The superintendent,s work
between Sundays-Dr. E. G. Jones.
:10-Song.
:15-General discussion Of the
above topics. Everybody is invit-
ed to take part.)
1:35-The efficient Sunday
school-Prof. NJ. F. Montgomery,
State worker.
12:o5-Appoint promoter COM
mittee. Distribute statistical report
blanks.
Adjourn for dinner.
Afternoon Session.
1:45-Devotional exercises.
2:3O-The child that we teach and
how to teach hin1-Mrs. b. L. Parr.
2:2O-How do our schools stand
today?-Prof. M. F. Montgomery,
State worker.
2:5O-"One Forward Step" !"
Zach school that will do so is asked
to promise to take one forward step
during the next quarter by adding
one efficiency point to the chart.)
3:05-How the organized class
meets the needs of our young people
B. V. Chapman.
3:3O-The organized adult Bible
class; What and why?-O. B. Can
non.
3:50-Report of promoter COM
mittee. Statistical reports returned
to district president Ito be by him
sent to county secretary.)
4:1O-Adjourn.
This program is very full. One
topic for each session might be left
out.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-08-12
MOTHERS
TO BE.
Should Read Mrs. Monyhan's
Letter Published by
Her Permission.
Mitchell, Ind.-"Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable COMPOUND helped me 80 much

during the time l
was lookingforward
to the coming Of my
little one that I am
recommending it to
other expec Giant t
mothers. Be fore
taking it, somedays
I suffered with neu-
ralgia SO badly that
I thought I could
not live, but after
taking three bottles
of Lydia E. Pink
hams V e ge table
Compound I was en-
tirely relieved Of
neuralgia, l had
gained in strength
and was able to go
around and do all
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-09-27
EXHORBITANT
DEMANDS MADE,
Miners VIII Strike Unless They
Receive Higher Wages

Cleveland. Sept. 23.-Demands for q
10 per cent increase in Ill mine wages
n limit Of six hours upon the days
labor under ground. 4 five day week
with time and half for overtime and
double time for work on Sundays and
holidays and important improvements
in conditions Of labor We're adopted
this afternoon by convention OF the
United Mine Workers Of America.
The convention Then adjourned to
await the result Of the joint wage scale
conference with the operators Of the
central competitive district. which
opens in Buffalo, Thursday. Should a
satisfactory new agreement be reached
by the representatives Of the miners
and operators at this conference tho
convention will be- reconreped at In
dianapohs to accept Or reject it. Should
no agreement be reached in time 70
be- ratified and come into effect by NO
venber j. :, general strike Of all btu
lnino,is coal miners in the United
States viii automatically ensue On that
date, which may extend to the Cana
dian coal fields if the international ex-
ecutive board and the representatives
OF that Canadian districts so deter
mine.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-09-27
BETTER PRICE FOR
COTTON SEED
Producers Pledged to Hold For
Stated Prices

Columbia. Sept. 23.-.lt meeting
Of farmers, oil mill operators. cotton
seed dealers and others held here this
afternoon at the call Of e. Harris
commissioner Of agriculture. COM
merce and industries, a resolution
was adopted plcdsing the producers
to hold their cottorseed for .s7c per
ton for September, So per ton for
october, SIS per ton for November
and $81 per ton for December.
The resolution. adopted in executive
session reads: "Resolved that this
meeting Of farmers is in favor OF an
open market for the sale Of our cot
tonseed this season, and that we all
agree to return home and encourage
our farmer friends and neishbors to
hold their ccttonseed until the mar
ket reaches q price Of S72 per ton Tor
the month of September. SIS per ton
for the month Of October, SIS per ton
for the monta of November and $81
per ton for the month Of December" F"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-09-27
COLUMBIA CANAL
LITIGATION
Robertson Offers to Complete
Canal Forthwith if Suit
is Stopped

Columbia, Sept o3.--Providcd AL
litigation is suspended and that It's
completion Will relieve the forfeiture
10 the State OF South Carolina. Edwin
w. Robertson, president Of the Co
lumbia Railway, Gas and Electric
Company. in letter to members of
the Columbia Canal Commission,
agrees to construct the Columbia ca
nal to Rocky Branch, Il small stream
about three miles from the southern
terminus OF the waterway.
No action can be taken on the pro-
posal OF Mr. Robertson until the COM
mission meets The commission is
composed CT Samuel n Wolfe, AL
torney General; Senator Ncilsi Chris
tcnsen. OF Reaufort. chairman of the
finance committee of,.the senate; Sen
ator George X. Ianey, OF Chester
ield, chairman Of the judiciary com
mitree Of The senate; W. r. Bradford.
OF Fort Mill. chairman Of the ways
and means committee Of house, and
Joseph a. Berry. Of Orangeburg,
chairman of the judiciary committee
of the house.
In 1a17 an act was passed by the
general assembly revertinS the Co
lumbia canal, q waterway para1ielins
the Broad river about six miles and
terminating at Gervais street this
city, from its present holder, the CO.
lumbia Railway. Gas and Electric
Company. TO the State for alleged nom
rulfil!ment cf contract The rever-
sion Of the canal and ail preiimin-
arg steps appertaining TO it was plac-
cd under the jurisdiction Of the COM
nittee. BY an act passed by the leg
isiature in 1913 additional powers
were given the commission.
The. company took the matter into
the courts Of Richland county on "a
demurrer. alleging that the canal wa=
its property under the right, Of ad
verse possession and that the prof.
erty did not revert to the State be.
cause OF the failure TO comply with
the terms Of the act Of 1887 which
enterprise. after much work ha1
been done by the State OF South Car
olina The demurrer was overrIlcc
by the circuit judge and then the
defendant company took the matter
into the Supreme Court This trihu-
nal sustained the circuit judge and
remanded the case to tho circuit court
10 be tried on its merits
The letter Of Mr.. Robertson, which
was mailed to the members of the
commission September Is, was given
to the press today by Lyles e Lyles.
Of the Columbia bar. attorneys for
tho Columbia Railway Gas and
Electric Company.
The value Of the Columbia canal
from s3.000,000 to SG,000,000.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-09-27
ITALIANS ASK HELP
CAL on Allies to Expel D'Annun-
zio From Fiume

London, Sept. % tBy the Associat,
ed Press The Italian government
.shas appealed to the allied powers to
send an allied force, exclusive Of 1tal-
ians, to drive D'AnnunZio out OF
Fiume, according to a report here to-
night, which is considered reliable
- 1T is understood the American nava
authorities here, who control the op-
Grafton in the Adriatic. have decline
any assistance whatsoever. pendine
the final decision from Washington OF
the peace delegates in Paris.
The Italian government. it is re-
ported, has pointed out in its appeai
it would be difficult for Italy to
handle the situation in view of D.
Annunzio's popularity with the ltal-
ian people, and also because OF the
fact that the Fiume decision has beei
thorn in the side of the Italians.
Tt is understood the Italian govern
ment declared it deplored the sitaa-
ton and did not wish 20 make the
slightest move against the decision oI
the peace conference, but pointedly
inferred if D'AnnunZio's hold on
Fiune was to be weakened it must
beedone by other than Italian troops.
The Associated Press learns even
should the appeal be favorably re-
ceived. no United States troops arc
available and, pending instructions
rom high authority. the United
SYates naval vessels would stay out
SIDE the three mile limit.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-09-27
HORRY INCREASES
TOTAL STOLL VOTE
Recount Indicates Seventy Bal.
lots Counted Twice in Re-
cent Congress Primary

Kingstree, Sept ga. c. Kinds
representing the interests Of p. II
Stoll, candidate for congress from the
Sixth district in the contested vote OF
Horry county, where a recount was
made Saturday. returned here Sunday
morning and reports that 30 votes
were found TO have been counted
twice. the recount changes the total
vote previously reported os 2.333o for
Mr.. Sherwood and 72 for Mr.. Sto.i 20
2,4s0 for Sherwood and 6S for Mr..
Stoll.
A resolution was passed by the
Horny county executive committee au-
thorizing the acting chairman 20 send
in the corrected official returns to
conform to the figures asccrtained by
the recount.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-09-27
LIQUOR RA1DING
SQUADS BUSY
Dozen Stills Destroyed in Flor
ence

Florence. Sept. 23-paiding squads
directed by Chief State Constable
Eichelherger has been extremely ac-
tive within 4 radius Of ten miles OF
Florence recently with the result that
in he past Two weeks, no less thar
dozen stills have been discovered and
destroyed At least three Of these stills
We're unearthed right in the city Of
Florence. The officers have destroyed
about 500 gallons of mash. so gallons
OF wine. 2I fermcnters and other
paraphernalia connected with the op
Grafton OF the stills. They have :ilso
seized /, quantity of real blockade and
a lot OF sugar. Sheriff Eurch and his
deputies are cooperating with the state
detective and revenue officers Ten ar
rests have been made on charges Of
violating the liquor laws. In several
cases the men We're arrested as they
stood over their stills. There has
heen no indication so far on the part
of the violatorS OF the law to resist
the officers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-09-27
COLONIA HOTEL
is PURCHASED
Mr.. D. C. Shaw to Enter, Ho-s
tel Business

Mr.. D.. C. Shaw of this city !.ils
purchased the Colonia Hotel The:
city Of Columbia and expects to- have
il re,nodeled so as to operate 9ires
Of the most modern tourist hotels IN
this section Of the country.
Mr.. Shaw. has secured Mr.. C.. w
Wilson, Of Gastonia, n. c., to man-s
age the hotel. Mr.. Wilson is one Of
the most experienced hotel men IA
the South Several years ago he VAS
4 manager of several large hotels in
the West. ~
All buildings are to be repainted
both out and inside. Several other
changes will be made, such as having
The floors recarpeted. The work Of re-:
modelling will begin at once with the
Intention of pushing it to speedy
conclusion. r.
The hotel will be run on both the
American and European plans and
will he essentially a tourist hotel.
The large dining room will not be-
opened for several weeks to. come
The owner expects to have an,
up-to-date hotel in every sense Of the.
word. 81
The hotel will also have many az
ira ctive features such as tennis courts
and other opportunities for a1plea&.
ant social life.
The building is a splendid one and
the grounds are beautiful, which so
to prove that the hotel will be "a
huge success under the new manage
nent.
The price paid for the hotel is not
known.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-09-27
The American Legion.

The American Legion is an organ
ization Of American veterans OF the
world war, and is non-partisan and
non-political. 1t has no militaristic
ideas, but is essentially a civilian or
ganization. The members were nearly
all civilians before the war, and are
civilians now. No distinction will be
found between officers and enlisted
men or between overseas men ana
those who did not so overseas
y meeting will be held AT the
Court House here in Sumter on next
Monday, September 30th at 8 o'clock
p. M. for the purpose Of organizing
the Sumter post Of the legion. Any
soldier. sailor or marine who served
honorably between April 9th, 1917
and November 11th. 1918, is eligible
izafion
Women who were regularly enlist
ed or commissioned in the army.
navy or marine corps are eligible to
be members. This organization is sup
ported by the foremost men Of
America. 1t is g, simple. pure Amer
ican organization for the perpe;ua-
ton Of American ideals
The Legion was first organized r
Paris about March 18th, 1919. by
about 1000 men. who were delegates
selected from all the units OF the
EXpeditionary Force. These
delegates adopted a declaration OF
principles and selected The name
American Legion"
The local post OF the American Le-
gion will be organized at the meet
ing next Monday night at s p. m. al
the Court House. Every man III this
county who served his country in
army navy o.: marine corps between
a pril 9th, 1917 and November 11th,
1918. is urged to make all arrange
mcnts and be present at this meeting
which is q very important one.