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Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-07
RESOLUTION MADE TO SMASH
CENTURY OLD SENATE CUSTOM

Washinston.-The century-old sen
ate custom OF considering treaties In
secret session will be broken when
the long-pending Colombian treaty is
taken up. This decision was reached
BY unanimous consent of the senate
membership.
The agreement for open sessions
regarded possibly as forecasting put
lie consideration Of the peace treaty
the Franco-American agreement and
subsequent treaties. followed unani-
nous approval by the foreign rela-
tions committee Of the Colmobia con-
vention calling for payment to that
nation OF $25,000.000 as claims growing
out OF the partition OF Panama.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-07
FAvoRABLY IMPRESSED
BY WILSON'S REQUEST.

Chicago.-Officers OF the Chicago
district council OF the Federated
Shipments union, which called a ma.
tion-wide strike OF railway shop work
ers, were favorabTy impressed by
President Wilson's request that Con-
gress create a commission to consider
wage increases for railway employees.
When reports were received that the
President had suggested that any wage
increase be made retroactive to Au-
gust 1. 1919, the union leaders here
said they would remain firm for re-
troaction to January /, 1919.
The strike, ccording to reports, was
chiefly effective in the middle west
and southeast.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-07
NEW WoopMEN RATES
EFFECTIVE JANUARY, 1920

Chicago.-At the Sovereign Camp
meeting OF the Woodmen of the
World upon the emphatic recommends
ton Of Sovereign Commander Fraser
a readjustment Of rates has been made
to take effect January /. 1920. Here
after no new applications will be writ
ten except upon adequate rates ac-
cording to the experience OF the order.
This is in accordance with what are
known as universal certificate
rates" and is made necessary by the
laws OF Ss states.
The old members will have some
lien upon their policies and will con-
continue at old rates with modified
policies.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-07
ONE HUNDRED SHIPS BUILT
ON GREAT. LAKES ARE SOLD

Washington.-One hundred steam
ships built on the Great Lakes during
the war have been sold by the ship
ping board to the Anderson Overseas
Corporation Of New York for approx
imately $s0.oo0.0oo. This probably Is
the largest ship sale On record, the
board said in announcing the deal.
into French and Italian ownership.
Delivery Of the ships will commence
August 10.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-07
GERMANS APPEAR TO
HAVE ABANDONED HOPE.

Warsaw.-Under pressure from the
entente the Germans appear to have
abandoned the lingering hope of get.
ting the Polish harvest In Suwalki for
themselves and are withdrawing their
troops.
The withdrawal removos the danger
OF conflict between the Poles and
Germans for the volunteer regiments
from Sawalki were burning to cross
the line OF demarcation and turn the
Germans out OF their homes. The
danger Of conflict between the Poles
and Lithuanians Is less now German
influence on the latter ia being re-
moved.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-07
warning Against influenza.

II influenza runs tru. to form,
South Carolina may expect another
invasion Of the disease this fall and
winter in the opinion Of DR.. James A.
Hayne, State health officer. y.
The disease is even now widely scat
tered over the State. A few eases
have been reported to the State
heNlth department during practically
every month since last October when
it was raging over the whole State.
In June, 10 cases Of influenza were
reported by physicians. 1t is prob
able that there were many cases not
reported, DR.. Hayne said.
"The history Of other epidemics of
influence is that it continues for two
or three years with gradually les
sening virulence each year. / do not
fear an extensive epidemic this fall,
but there will likely be sporadic out
breaks over the State. In order to
keep the disease from spreading, per-
sons who contract it should avoid
places where they may come in con-
tact with others, and persons who
have not contracted it should keep
strictly away from those affected.
Persons i'll with the influenza should
remember that it is an insidious dis
ease, and when they become i'll with
it they should go to bed and remain
there five days after the fever has left
them. With all the people Of the
State carefully conserving their
health and taking no needless risks, I
hope the disease can be held in check
this winter"
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-07
ASSOCIATION DELEGATES TO
PAY FULL FARE TO MEETINGS

Washington--The railroad admins.
tration handed down an important de.
cision when 1t refused to grant reduc-
ed or excursion rates for the meeting
OF the North Carolina Farmers' Asso-
citation. to be held at Raleigh, August
27-2s. saying that 1t was like any other
business organization.
This information Is contained in
letter to Senator Simmons from I'd.
ward Chambers OF the railroad admin
'strHtisn.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-07
PRESS ASSOCIATION ENDORSES
THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS.

Wilmington.-After an hour and a
half Of heated discussion the Press
association adopted a resolution com.
mending the covenant of the league
OF nations by vote OF 33 to 3.
The debate was led principally by
R. F. Beasley and w. C. Dowd. the
latter of Charlotte. who spoke for the
resolution. And Parker r. Anderson.
who strenuously fought the proposal
Following the vote on the resolu-
tion. Mr.. Anderson moved that the
resolution be given unanimous appro-
val and this was done and will be
wired to the President.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-07
SENATOR ovERMAN HAS NOT.
CHANGED SUFFRAGE VIEWS

Washington. Senator Overman
has not changed his views on woman
suffrage. Some fellow called on him
and asked him II he would stand for
a magazine story; the senator told
him he would not. but the writer dis
regarded his answer and printed his
yarn. saying the senator was for suf.
frage.
II have, not changed" said Senator
overman. THE women should get
the ballot through the states"
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-07
WORLD CONFERENCE OF LABOR
Is TO MEET IN WASHINGTON

Washington.-So that the first meet
ings OF the international labor con-
ference created by the Versailles
treaty may be held In Washington
next October regardless of whether
the trenty Ia ratified. the senate unan-
imously adopted a Joint resolution
authorizing the president to call such
a meeting but giving no authority for
Americas representation unless and
until" the treaty's ratification has
has been accomplished.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-07
HENRY APPEALS FOR KAISER
IN LETTER TO HIS COUSIN.

Copenhagen.-The former Prince
Henry OF Prussia. in letter to King
George. says the truth about the war
may be had from the allied statesmen
and he suggests that OF the former
German emperor is placed on trial the
statesmen also appear.
The letter asks King George. Elm
the name Of Justice and his own in
terests," to des.st from demanding ex-
tradition and trial OF the former Ger
man ruler. The letter which is sign
ed Your Humble Cousin, Henry
charges that England plotted Ger
many's commercial downfall.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-07
100 OR MORE AlRPLANEs
ARE WANToNLY DESTROYED

New York.-A million dollar fire"
IN which 100 or more serviceable air
planes were destroyed by order OF
American army officers was describ-
ed by several witnesses who appeared
before the house subcommittee which
is investigating cruelties to prisoners
and other alleged army irregulari-
The hearing was conducted by Repre-.
sentative Royal G. Johnson, OF South
Dakota. and Representative Bland, Of
Indiana.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-07
COMPLETE TIE-UP
OF ALL RAILROADS

Chicago.-A complete tie-up or the
railroads of the country is very. prob.
able. in the opinion Of N. L. Havver,
president of the Chicago district coun-
oil Of the Federate Railway, Shop.
mems Union. He declared the strike
Is spreading rapidly and that the un-
rest among railway woSkers is 80 gen.
eral that the movement has over
whelmed the international officers of
the various unions Involved.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-07
Low RATE SECURED.
ON STORED COTTON
a CHARGE OF $40 PER BALE Is
NFw RATE OF INSURANCE ON
10 BALE LOTS OR LESS.
0LD RATES ON LARGER LOTS
This Information Given Out by State
Insurance Commissioner After
consuitstion with 8. e. U. A.
Columbia.

Farmers having stored ten or fewer
oales OF cotton can now insure it at
1880 per 500 OF insurance, according
TO an announcement by w. A. Nc
Swain. state insurance commissioner.
after a conference with w. F. Dun
bar, manager of the Southeastern
Underwriters Association.
Heretofore the rate. has been $3.s5
per 300 OF insurance, but the rate is
reduced to $2.40. This new rate ,ap-
plies only to lots OF cotton in ten or
fewer bales stored py farmers In
barns. When the number of bales is
greater than ten, the rate is the same
as that charged for cotton ware
house. which is s3.S5 per s1Oo.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-07
NELSON FAvoRs LEAGUE
"WiTH RESERVATIONS"

MISUNDERSTANDING his sup
port of the league OF nations with
reservations. Senator Nelson. Repub-
lican, Minnesota. said in the senate
that he considered some sort of
agency essential to protect American
interests in the reconstruction period.
He said he favored reservations
covering the right OF Withdrawal, the
Monroe doctrine. domestic problems
and the right of Congress 10 declare
war under Article 10
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-07
SCORES OF INSTANCES
OF BRUTAL TREATMENT

New York.-Scores OF instances of
brutal treatment Of American soldiers
in the prison camps of France. de-
scribed in some cases as amounting
to q system o: torture. responsibility
for which was placed by the witnesses
on high army officers. were related
before the congressional sub-commit-
tee which is investigating the discip-
linary systems OF the "A. e. r.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-07
BANKING LAW Is AMENDED TO
ASSIST IN COTTON CARRYING.

Washington.-The house Of repre-
sentatives passed bill amending the
banking laws in two particulars so as
facilitate the carrying OF cotton
and other perishable marketable sta
pies to more liberal extent than has
heretofore prevailed Representative
Stevenson. Of South Carolina. intro
duced bills looking to this end. in con-
sequence OF requests from the South
Carolina Cotton Association
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-07
SPANISH coNVoYs ARE
ATTACKED BY TRIHEsMEN.

Tangier, Morocco.-Raisulis forces
are continually attacking Spanish con-
voys. rendering the provisioning Of
the military posts very difficult The
troops are kept always on the alert
by the sniping of Spanish camps
which at times is so heavy that artil-
lery Is employed against tribesmen
concealed behind rocks and brush
wood.
On several occasions the conveys
have only succeeded in reaching their
destination by a barrage of shells be-
ing fred from each side Of the track.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-07
RACE RIOTS IN CHICAGO
HAVE SOMEWHAT ABATED

; Chicago.-Race war terror and
bloodshed had abated after four days
and nights OF rioting but violence con-
tinued to occur specifically. notwith-
standing a force OF $500 state troops
and thousands of policemen who were
on active duty in the southside negro
quarters.
Three died Of bullet wounds. max
ing the official corrected death list
80, Of whom IS were negroes.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-07
SECRETARY BAKER REQUESTED
TO SELL SURPLUS SUPPLIES

Washington.-After an all night
wrangle, the house adopted q resolu-
tary Baker to place on sale without
delay surplus food products held by
the war department and valued at
$12O.OOO,ooO.
The vote on the resolutio nwas 266
to and was taken af.er the house
had rejected, 1so to ia. a substitute
resolution.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-07
FIVE PERSONS KILLED
6Y EXPLOSION IN ITALY

laramie, 1taly.-High power expios-
ives. said by the police to have been
placed by radicals in order to terror
iss people during the proposed gem.
'ral strike on July Il. suddenly ex.
pioded near Chiatona. Five persons
were killed. Parts OF their bodies were
thrown several hundred feet in the
air. No damage was done to the rail-
way lines. The police are investigating
the incident
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-07
May contlsoate PIstoIs.

George Weston, chief Of rural po-
lice, said that the rural officers had
instructions. to arrest persons who
carried revolvers in automobile pock-
cts or In any other part Of the ma
chine. he officer said he based his
actions on a decision of the supreme
court which passed upon case that
was brought before magistrate in
Richland county.
Al, arrest was made following the
discovery. a revolver on the side of
a.aseat In a motor car. The magis-
trate hearing the case adjudged the
defendant guilty and imposed a fine.
An appeal to the circuit court was
dismissed and the records were re-
viewed by the supreme court. The
lower court was sustained.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-07
STRIKE OF $50, 900 sHoPMEN
IS BELIEVED TO BE AvERTEp

Wshington.-ofioials Of the six rail-
road shop employees unions and Of
the railroad administration expressed
confidence that the strike of 100000
shopmen throughout the country had
been averted by kilograms sent out
calling OF the strike.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-07
10, 900 Placed In Jobs.

The record OF the government as
employment agent is given in stats
tics made public by the department
Of labor, through its Columbia office,
which cover the period from January,
1913, when the United States employ
ment service was organized, to June
80, 1919.
Ten thousand persons were placed
In jobs of all kinds each working day
for the Is months period, according to
the report, without costing them or
their employers a cent, and at q cost
to the country Of but $1.34 per place
ment.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-07
Trade to be Developed.

Trade TO be Developed.
Statewide organization was Effected
in Columbia as preliminary to the
formation Of the South Atlantic Ex-
port Corporation, which corporation is
to seek to develop trade between VII
mington, Charleston, Savannah,
Brunswick and Jacksonville and South
American ports. In the preliminary
effort only $4,000 from South Caro-
lima II 10 be raised, a sum Of $16, 900
being apportioned between the States
OF North Carolina, South Carolina,
Georgia and Florida.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-07
Primary Election August %.

The primary election in the Sixth
and Seventh congressional districts TO
nominate representatives to fill vacan-
cies caused by the death of the late
Congressman ]. w. Ragsdale and the
resignation Of Congressman Lever will
be held August 26 The campaign will
open August IL, and all pledges must
pc Med and assessments paid by noon
august II. Should second primary
be necessary It will be held Septem-
Der 9th.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-07
Higher Food Prices.

The commissioner of agriculture is
sues warning note as to food prices.
Every man who buys food next year
will pay a higher price than he is pay
ing this year. The corn crop through
out the South will produce the lowest
yield according to acreage ever known.
I urge every farmer to sow large
patch of turnips. They are good food
for the family table. Nothing is bet
ter for hogs, cattle and chickens. And
last year on the streets of Columbia
turnips easily sold for $1.50 bushel.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-07
Veterans Want More Money.

d. w. McLeurin. chairman OF the
state pension commission, gave out
some resolutions which were adopted
at the annual reunion of Confederate
Veterans In Greenwood ten days ago
one asking that the amount appropri.
ated for veterans next year be $780,.
600 instead Of $5oo.oo0 as last year.
Another resolution asks that the sal
ary Of the commissioner be raised
from $4,000 to $4,000, which amount is
paid to all heads OF state departments.
This seemed nothing but fair to the
veterans assembled.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-07
Redeem Your Pledges.

Redeem Your Pledges.
South Carolinians will be asked this
week to pay up the $23o,0O0 which
they still owe on their pledges made
during the United War Work CAM
paign last fall. From July % to Au-
gust will be observed in South Caro-
lima and throughout the South ms
"Speed-up Week." and it is hoped in
that time to collect the nearly two
millions Of dollars pledged in the
whole South that has not yet been
paid in. 1t is necessary that this
money be paid in at once or the work
Of the seven welfare organizations
will be seriously hampered and our
soldiers still abroad made to suffer.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-07
BECKETT REPLIES TO
CHICAGO PAPERS WIRE

Raleigh.-Governor T. w. Beckett.
answering query OF Chicago news
paper says that North Carolina can
absorb $4,000 negroes who want to
return from Illinois to the South un-
less they have become tainted or In
toIicated with dreams of social equal.
ity or political dominion. =.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-07
BRITISH ROYAL ASSENT
GIVEN TO TWO TREATIES.

London.-Royal assent was given
to the German peace treaty and to the
Anglo-French treaty, which thus be-
comes law.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-07
edsi Rife Team.

she Citadel wiz be represented IN
national rife matches to be held
lor the auspices and direction Of
|secretary Of the navy at the navy
10 at Caldwell, N. j., commencing
gust 4 to include the national
shes ending August 30. according
teneral orders issued by w. w.
lie, adjutant general. The team
BE composed Of II men, many OF
have had experience in pre-
matches and will attend the
arms firing school which will
u ct Caldwell.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-07
WIIson Thanks wild Cats

President Wilson. Secretary of War
8Aker and Maj. Gen. Charles J. Bailey
[eve written the Wild Cat Veterans
&ssociation letters of appreciation for
kards OF membership. General Bailey,
Eho commanded the Wild Cats. Is. Of
urse, an active member. while Mr..
Iison and Mr.. Baker are honorary
1mbcrs.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-07
elsass a Candidate

..>Advisins all his factional followers
IN the Seventh congressional district
70 abstain from participating in the
primary elections, called by the state
Democratic executive committee, to
select nominee for the unexpired
term In congress made vacant by the
resignation OF Congressman A. r..
Liver. former Governor Cole Blease,
in a lengthy statement. unqualinedly
ANNOUNCES as a candidate or con-
gress In the general election.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1919-08-07
ReoruItIna Party STOPS.

Recruiting officers In Columbia
have withdrawn the motor truck party
touring the state for recruits tempo
rarily due to a mediocre response to
appeals mde for men to enlist. The
party was made up or several trucks
and about 16 men which visited sew
|eral counties In the state seeking men
Cor the army. Only a few were sign
|ed MP and the party has been called
an. Additional efforts win be made
and II, is probable that another re-
!Sruiting party may be made mp to
|pomplete the work started last NORTH
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1919-10-27
REClBE FL DEPARTMENT. De ESTADO
lNFORMES DE LOS ROBOS COMETlDOS
POR LAS TROPAS CARRANClSTAs
Fia resuItado contraproducente Ia medida adop-
tada para eI trasIado de los fondos de las
companias petroferas

Del Ssvri-;o Especial de Ia PRENSA.
WASHINGTON. Octubre 26.-El
Departamento de Estado ha recibido
un informe de los campos petroleros
de Mexico en- el que Sc dice que los
Soldados a quienes Sc confiaron las
cantidades destinadas a las rayas de
los trabajadores de algunos campa-
mentos robaron uno de dichos cam
pamentoS.
Como Sc recordara, Carranza re-
chazo de plana 10 suggestion que le
hicieron los petroleros para que per
imtiera que Sc usaran algunos aero
pianos en- el transporte de los fondos
destinados al pago de las rayas de
los que trabajan en- eSta industria Y
por conducto del Embajador Boni-
las sugiri6 a su vez que dichos fon-
dos les fueran entregados las auto
ridades n?ilitares, las que Sc epcar-
garian de hacerlos negar a su desti-
no.
La generalidad de las compahias
no quisieron aceptar este ofrecimien
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1919-10-27
OSUNA ENTREGARA Ell
GOBNO. EN- ESTA SEMANA

Tsisgrc,-a EsDecicl pare Ia PRENSA.
LAREDO. Texas. Octubre 26.-En
el curse de la proxima semana deja-
"a el gobierno de Tamaulipas el pro-
fesor Andres Osuna. pues va ha sido
nombrado su successor.
Oficialmente Sc han recibido de
Mexico noticias en- Nuevo Laredo, in
fernando Que el Senado nombro 60
bernador INFERNO a Francisco Con-
zalez, quien actualmente Sc halla de
comandante militar de c. Juarez, car
go que desempena desde Ia vispera de
cue fuera atacada esa plaza por los
villistas Y ocupada por las tropas
americanas.
Gonzalez era un trabajador de
campo hace seis amos, pero habiendo
entraGo q Ia revolucion, Carranza 10
hizo general Y ultimamente 10 pro-
puso. en- terna, al Senado para 60
bernador INFERNO de Tamauhpss. en-
sustitucion de Cspna.
Este marchara a Mexico tan prom
to como entregue e. gobierno Con
zaiez en- Ciudad Victoria.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1919-10-27

10, pero una 81 10 acept6 V e. "a de
septiembre ultimo les entrego las
autoridades militares las rayaS CO.
rrespondientes los campos de Ma
ranjos, Potrero Y Tanguijo, sltuados
al Sur de Tampico.
Las tropas solamente pudieron en-
tregar el dinero destinado a Naran-
jos oportunamente Y despues de dos
semanas una escoIta de doscientos
cjrcuenta hombres hizo entrega de
los fondos correspondence al cam
po de Tanguijo, donde, despues de
hecha la entrega, las tropas enve-
nenaron el jefe de elias Y saquearon
el campo robaudose el dinero que aca
baban de entregar Y llevandose. entire
otras cosas, todo 10 Que hallaron en-
el hospital. habicndc notificado el
general Murguia Ia compania inte-
resada cue la escolta quien Sc ha-
bia encomendado Ia mission de llevar
el dinero a Potrero no habia podido
cunplr con ella.