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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-02-09
Many Crowd Into Trial
For Centralia Murders
(By Associated Press)

MONTESANO, Wash, Feb. 9.-Mon-
tesano was crowded today with wit
nesses and visitors who came here for
the opening of states evidence against
eleven alleged industrial workers of
the world charged with murder in
connection with the killing of Warren
O. Grimm at Centralia, Wash, on
armistice day.
This little lumber town already was
packed with persons attracted by the
almost two weeks effort to obtain a
jury for the trial. The prosecutions
opening statement was made Satur-
day. The trial was brought here from
Lewis county, in which the killing Oc-
Cured, on a change of venue.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-02-09
WILSON PUTS OFF
MILITARY PLANK
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON. Feb. 9.-President
Wilson opposed the plan to have the
Democratic members of the house at
their caucus tonight make an issue of
military training.
The presidents views are set forth
in letter to Secretary Baker, trans
mitted today to Democratic leaders
in the house. Mr.. Wilson said it would
be unfortunate to make a party is
sue on this subject. particularly since
within a few months the party will
assemble in convention and declare
the principles upon which it deems
it wise to commit itself in a national
election.
The call for the caucus tonight was
issued by Representative Clark, the
Democrat leader, on petition of a
motion of Democrats opposed to gen.
eral military training.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-02-09
Mrs. w. E. Russell, 63,
.Succumbs at Residence

Mrs. w. Z. Russell, 63 years old.
died at her home, 1918 North c street.
at 11:2O a. m. Monday. She was tho
widow of the late w. f. Russell, She
has been in failing health for several
months. She is survived by one
daughter. Mrs. r. c. Brunton: two
sons, Bertram Russell and George w.
Russell. all of this city; two sisters,
Mrs. John Sinty, of Centerville, Ind,
and Mrs. H Z. Baymaster, of Indiana
polls; and one brother, NJ. o. Ryan.
of this. city. Funeral arrangements
will be announced later.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-02-09
FOREIGN PAPERS MAY
PRINT LIQUOR ADS

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 - Although
the national prohibition enforcement
act prevents the publication Of liquor
advertisements in newspapers pub
lished in this country, Postmaster
General Burleson called the attention
of Postmasters today to the exemp-
tion from the provision of the law of
all newspapers published in foreign
countries.
Notice was directed at the same
time to the fact that the act referred
specifically to newspapers" only and
not to publications" or magazines"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-02-09
HOOVER OUTLINES
ATTITUDE TOWARD
The PRESIDENCY

NEW YORK, Feb. 9-Herbert
Hoover last night issued statement
cefining his attitude toward the presi-
dency. He announced that he is not a
candidate for the nomination and that
no one is authorized to speak for him
politically. If the League of Nations
is made an issue in the election, he
says he will vote for the party that
stands for the league. In response to
requests that he declare allegiance to
either one or the other of the great
political parties, Mr.. Hoover says he
will wait until it more definitely ap-
pears what the party managers stand
for, and will exercise prerogative Of
American citizenship and decline to
pledge MY vote blindfold." His state
ment follows:
I'm order to answer a large number
of questions all at once, let me en-
phasiZe that l have taken day off
from the industrial conference in
WASHINGTON to come to New York sole
ly to attend to pressing matters in
connection with the children's relief
want to say again, 81 have not sought
and am not seeking the presidency.
am not candidate. l have no "or'
ganizatiOn." No one is authorized to
speak for me politically.
"As an American citizen by birth
and of long ancestry, / am naturally
deeply interested in the present crit
ical situation. My sincere and only
political desire is that one or both OF
the great political parties will ap
proach the vital issues, which have
grown out of the war and are new,
with a clear purpose looking to the
welfare of our people and that candi
dates capable of carrying out this
work should be nominated
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-02-09
bOLSHEVIKI FORCED
TO Leave LETTvIA;
TROTzKY FOOD HEAD
(By Associated Press)

LONDON, Feb. 9.-Bolshevik forces
have evacuated Letvia, according to
statement issued at the Lettish lega-
tion here.
REVAL, Esthonia, Feb. 9.-Exports
from Soviet Russia began on Sunday.
They were initiated by the arrival here
of two carloads of flax, outward bound.
HELSINGFORS, Sunday, Feb. 8. -
Leon frotzky, Russian Bolshevik min
lister of war, and marine, will become
director and high commissioner of
food transportation and his duties as
minister of war will be assumed by
General Holanoff, according to advices
received here. Command of soviet
forces in Siberia will be given to Cen
eral Egert, while General Ivanoff will
lead the Bolshevik troops in Turke-
stan.
LONDON, Feb. 9.-Enormous booty
was taken by Russian soviet troops
when they occupied Odessa, according
to a wireless message from Moscow
received here. A British and a Rus
sian cruiser are reported to be bonn
harding the Reds from the harbor.
PARIS, Feb. 9.-Jugo-Slavia will
soon accept the proposed compromise
for a settlement of questions arising
out of the disposition Of territories
along the eastern shore of the Adriatie
| sea, according to a Belgrade dispatch
| to the Echo de Paris.
! WARSAW, Saturday, Feb. def
mite decision has been reached thai
Marshal Foch, commander-inchie o.
the allied armies, shall come to War
saw to confer with Polish military au
thorities regarding the Bolshevil
menace, it is announced by the Journ
al de Pologne, a French language news
paper here.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-02-09
Peak in Illness is
Reached, Says Dr.. Hunt

. Influenza in Richmond has reached
its peak, according to Dr. George B..
Hunt, city health officer. who reported
only six cases for the weekend.
From the history of the disease,
and personal observation, it appears
that the peak has been reached and
we may expect a decided decrease in
cases. he said. Health reports have
not been accurate. But from them,
too, judge that the epidemic is ready
for the downward trend.
Reports from county health officers
received by the state board of health,
show a decrease throughout the state.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-02-09
COURTHOUSE {
IS: STORMED:
FOUR SLAIN
Many Wounded When Ken
lucky Mob Attempts to Get
Negro - Latter is Sem
fenced to Die In Chair.
MILITIA IS IN CHARGE
fBy Associated PressD

LEXINGTON. KY, Feb 9. - Four
persons were killed and several injur-
ed here today. when a mob intent
upon lynching William Lockett, negro.
who confessed to the murder of 10
year-old Geneva Hardman, charged the
courthouse during Lockett's trial and
was fired upon by police and state
troops. In addition to the four killed.
Is persons were injured, including two
women, it was said.
While the mob, the ring leaders of
which carried a rope, was attempting
10 get into the courthouse to get Lock
EFT, jury found him guilty of first de-
gree murder, and a minute or two
iater the negro was sentenced to die
N the electric chair, March IL.
The clash with the soldiers held OF
the mob while the authorities man
aged to slip the negro away to a place
OF safety. Great excitement was caus-
ed by the shooting and there were
mutterings of further trouble.
Four hundred troops from Camp
Taylor, KY. have been ordered to Lex
1ngton to prevent further trouble, and
are now enroute here. The additional
troops were requested as it was feared
that the 300 militiamen could not
handle the situation.
The mob now looted pawnshons
S1xty-two revolvers were taken at one
place. An attack on the troops was
feared by the authorities.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Feb. 9.-Reports
received here by telephone during the
forenoon, said the mobs were Iooting
pawnshops and hardware stores in
Lexington, in an effort to obtain fire
arms. and had declared intention of
securing the negro by all means. On
the heels of the report came an appear
from Governor Edwin P. Morrow for
troops to control the situation.
Arrangements were Immediately
made at Camp Zachary Taylor. to
form two provisional battalions of 16O
men each, and send them to Lexine-
ton. The troops were to be com
| manded by General F. c. Marshall,
and were to go by special train, If one
could be secured.
Authorities announced the following
revised list of dead: B. F. Carrier.
Lexington: John Thomas, Versailles +:
W1lliama Ellington, Versailles; L. NJ.
hlns' Lexington. Several of the
wounded are expected to die.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-02-09
Farmers Hope for Cold
April to Quelch Fly

Farmers of Wayne county are hop
ing for cool period in April, which.
they say, would reduce damage al
ready done by the Hessian fly, and
hold it in the fields in which it now is.
Warm weather, on the other hand,
would encourage its spread.
The slight blanket of snow which
was spread over the county late last
week was welcomed by farmers. 1t is
tire first snow of the year which has
fallen directly on the wheat, and
much benefit is expected. Ice formed
under earlier SHOWS was hard on the
crop.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-02-09
Zoercher Will Speak to
Wayne's Township Assessors

Phillip Zoercher. Of the state tax
commission. will address the annual
session OF the township trustees of the
county Feb. %, David L. Reid, acting
county assessor announced Monday.
This years conference will mean
the resumption of the annual meet
fngs, which have not been held for the
past two years.
Reid returned from indianapolis
Sunday, where he attended the an
nual conference of the State County
Assessors association.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-02-09
Board Again Prods Slick,
City Garbage Collector

City Clerk Stevens was instructed
to write F. E. Slick, trash and gar
bage collector, in regard to conditions
of the city's streets, reported to be
in bad shape, at the meeting of the
board of works Monday.
Board members said that Slick will
either clean the ashes and trash of
the city and keep it cleaned, or dras-
tic action will be taken.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-02-09
Interchurch Women
Decide on Program
(Rv Associated Pressl

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.-Formula-
tlon of platform embodying the prin-
cipal aims and conclusions agreed up
on during the three days sessions,
marked the final day of the national
conference of women of the Inter.
church World Movement here today
in which representatives of % denom
nations and faiths participated.
A message, containing the construc
tive plans outlined by the conference
will be sent to church women through
out the country.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-02-09
VOLUNTEER MEET
At EARLHAM OFF

On account of present health con-
ditons at Earlham college, health
authorities advised officials of the
college Monday, to postpone the Ind
lana Student Volunteer Missionary
conference which was to have opened
Friday night, and which approximately
500 Indiana students were to have at
tended
Herbert Cary, registrar for the con-
ference, Monday was notifying the
educational institutions of the state of
the postponement.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-02-09
Gilbert Opposes Sale
OF Current to Light Co.

Harry w. Gilbert, president Of the
board of works. is opposed to the pc.
tition of the Wayne Light and Power
company, asking the city to sell it
electric current produced at the
municipal plant, for distribution to
points outside Of the city.
He informed the board of his atti-
tude in letter Monday. Mr.. Gilbert
was una BILE to attend the meeting of
the board.
The board has taken no action on
the petition of the company. Mr.. GIL
bert's letter was placed on file. Mr..
Gilbert also recommended the use of
a tractor on Main street to dislodge
the ridges of Ice that interfere with
recommendation.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-02-09
Claim They're Germans to
Seek Safety in Geneva
(By Associated Press)

BERNE, Feb. g. - Fifty men who
escaped last week from a train taking
l 800 Polish prisoners of war back to
their land from France, have claimed
sanctuary on Swiss soil, asserting they
are really Germans.
They declared that when captured
they posed as Poles so as to get bet
ter treatment in France and asked to
be transported to Germany.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-02-09
w. {. T. u. to Honor
Memory of Francis Willard

Memorial services for Miss Frances
z. Willard will be held in the Grace
Methodist church next Friday evening
by the Richmond branch of the Wom-
ems Christian Temperance Union.
This is the anniversary of the death
of the great temperance leader and a
fitting program will be prepared.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-02-09

MAXIMUM ......... ......... 30
Minimum ................... 81
For Wayne County, by w. f. Moore.
Rain tonight, probably beginning this
afternoon. Tuesday, rain, probably
changed to snow furries, and colder.
General Conditions-The western
storm is now advancing slowly east
ward and it is the first in several
weeks Winds have southern direc-
ton. Storms now move in a normal
way. This is due to the breaking up
of high barometric pressure in south
ern Canada, where is has prevailed
over a month. The weather will be
colder soon during Tuesday with the
winds skiAed from south to west.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-02-09
Seamen Die in Attempted
Rescue Off Newfoundland
CBy Associated Press)

HALIFAX, N. S., Feb. 9-The sec
ond officer and five men of the crew
of the British steamship Oxonian
perished while attempting to save the
crew of the British steamer Brad
boyne when she was abandoned off
the coast of Newfoundland. accord
ing to radio messages received here
today.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-02-09
Many Pastors Expect to
Attend Interchurch Meet

E. L. William ms, state secretary Of
the Church Federation of Indiana, will
be in Richmond this week in an en-
deavor to obtain a 100 per cent repre-
sentation of Richmond pastors at the
state conference at Indianapolis in the
interests of the Inter-Church world
momement on March l, and B.
Nearly all Richmond Protestant pas
tors are intending to 60.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-02-09
LIFE is LOST IN
FRISCO HOTEL FIRE

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 9-On1y one
life was known definitely today to
have been lost last night in fire that
destroyed the fashionable Berkshire
house at Suffer and Jones streets. A
search of the ruined buildings early
today revealed no additional bodies.
A score of persons are in various hos
pitfalls, suffering from burns and in
jurieS.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-02-09
KILLS U. S.
SOLDIER; GETS YEARS
(By Associated Press

NANCY. France, Feb. "a French
man convicted here last week of kill
ling an American soldier, has been
sentenced to two years in prison. Len
iency on the part of the court was
due to the fact that the motive of the
crime was jealousy under circum-
stances in which a French jury usual
ly acquits the accused.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-02-09
ASToR DENIES OFFER OF
FOOD CONTROLLERSHlP

LONDON, Feb. 9.-Viscount Astor Is
quoted by the Evening Standard today
as denying that he had been offered
the food controllership. One of the
morning newspapers printed a report
that the viscount had been invited to
succeed George H. Roberts as food
controller.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-02-09
JAPS EVACUATE KOREA

LONDON, Feb. 9-Northern Korea
has been evacuated by the Japanese,
it is claimed in a wireless from Mos
COW today quoting an Omsk message.
The population arose to aid Korean
forces from Chinese territory, it is
declared.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-02-09
RiJDAPEST HAS FLU

BUDAPEST, Feb. 9.-Eight hundred
new cases of influenza are reported
daily and statistics would indicate that
the malady rs fatal to 10 per cent of
those stricken.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-02-09
NORWAY GETS ISLANDS.

PARIS, Feb. 9.-The treaty by
which Norway is given sovereignty
over the Spitzenbery Archipelago. was
signed in the clock hall of the for
eign ministry at 4 80 this afternoon.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-02-09

LONDON. Feb. 9.-The South Afri
can airplane which left here last week
for Cape Town has reached Sollum,
North Africa.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-02-09
AIRPLANE SPANNING AFRICA
ARRIVES AT SOLLUk

KHARTOUM, Eastern Sudan, Feb. |
9.-The airplane owned by the London |
Times, which is attempting the Cairo
to Cape Town flight, arrived here last
evening with three cylinders in bad
condition.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-02-09
Weather Forecast
For Indana-Fair tonight; Tuesday
probably rain or snow and colder.
Todays Temperatures

ANUUI
Yesterday
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-02-09

LONDON, Feb. 9.-Bolshevik forces
have evacuated Letvia, according to
statement issued at the Lettish lega-
tion here.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-03-03
MEXICANS ON MARCH

Washington, March 2.-Attention of
officials Of both the state and war de-
partments was attracted today to the
Mexican political situation by the re-
ported arrival at Aqua Priesta, on the
northern frontier Of the state of So
nora4 Of "large force" of Mexican
troops, under Gen. Manuel Dieguez.
The report Of the movement received
here, ascribed as the probable motive
the determination of the central gov
ernment to place itself in position to
meet any movement that might be
made by forces in Sonora, which are
reputed to be ready to support Gen.
Alvaro Obregon, candidate, for the
presidency in opposition to Gen. Pablo
Gonzales, popularity regarded as the
administration's choice.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-03-03
NEW NEW ZION ZION ITEMS

Sunday was an unusual day-being
the 29th of February also fifth Sun
day in February something that hasn't
happened in forty years so of course
something had to happen-it showed!
Mrs. Fannie Waters, of Sumter is
visiting her sister, Mrs. J. G. Plow-
den on Main street.
Mr. Willard Fleming spent the
weekend in Columbia.
Mr.. Harkman Gamble and family
spent the weekend with relatives in
the City.
The New Zion "local talent" is get
ting ready for their play, to be given
at the New Zion Auditorium in the
near future. We want you all to
come!
The Presiding Elder, Mr.. Masse-
bean, of Kingstree preached at Shiloh
Sunday afternoon and Gables Sunday
evening.
Miss Louise Turbevile of Turbe-
vile spent the weekend with Miss
Belle Evans.
The Home Demonstration Club met
at the school house, last Thursday
afternoon, Mrs. Plowden presided.
Miss Benedict gave us very interest
ing talk. The following officers were
elected: Mrs. r. II. Gibbons, President;
Mrs. w. G.. Plowden, Vice President;
Mrs. j. H. DuBose, Secretary. They
are planning 10 make this years pro-
gram, a very Interesting one.
Rev. w. l.. Guy entertained the
young people last Friday night. The
young men are planning a reading
room-good! We arc glad to hear it
the ladies, am sure will be glad to
contribute some Of their magazines
to this good cause.
Don't forget the play. am sure
you will enjoy it. 1t is brim full of
fun. Come and laugh your moneys
worth. We will let you know later
the time-the place has been men
toned but the price Will suit your
pocket book exactly. 1t will be worth
the money to see it. Come! Come!
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-03-03
BATTLE IN ILLINOIS

Chicago, Mar. "a petition enter
ing the name of Governor Edwards Of
New Jersey in the Democratic presi-
Dental race in Illinois was taken to
Springfield tonight following a mass
meeting here at which the New Jersey
executive was indorsed. Several speak
ers attacked William Jennings Bryan
for his opposition to Edwards. The
petition will be filed with the secre-
tary Of state tomorrow, it was an
nounced. Anton j. Cermak Of Chicago
was named Illinois campaign manag-
'er.
Michael thinner, president Of the
United Societies, who presided, read
the following telegram from Governor
Edwards:
The first step forward for personal
liberty was taken by the Legislature of
New Jersey today. I will carry the
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-03-03

FOR SALE-One practically snew
Chevrolet 5 passenger auto 400.
model been in use SO days driven
8b7 miles a good slick working mo-
tor, oil as good as new. Reason for
selling had for 60 days an Overland
ordered which has arrived and have
no use for two. Can be seen at j or
dan any day and next Saturday a.
nj. in Manning and Sumter Satur-
day p. m. at Chevrolet agencies
w. e. Merritt, tic
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-03-03

Springfield, ILL.,, Mar. 2.-The petit
tion of Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood as a
Republican candidate at the presiden-
tial preferential primaries to be held
in Illinois April 13 was filed in the Of
flee of Secretary of State Emerson to-
day. The petition bore 5000 signatu-
res, representing all parts of the
state.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-03-03

FROST PROOF CABBAGE PLANTS,
For immediate shipment, extra finS,
stocky plants. Early Jersey, Cha
lesion Wakefield, Succession3 Fl
Dutch. BY express 1000, $2OOb,2 b,2066
$3.50, 5000, $3.50. Prepaid mail
300,. $1.O0, 500, $3.50, 1000, .s$2.SO.
Send for price list of Sweet yotato,
Tomato and other Plants. Parker
Farms, Moultrie, Ga. 9-4t.-c.5
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-03-03

APPLICATIONS for admission to
the spring term of The Florence
Infrmary Training School for
Nurses are invited. Thorough
course, covering all branches of
nursing. Three year term. One
hundred percent Of graduates have
passed State Board of Medical Ex-
aminers. For information address:
: The Florence Infirmary, Florence,
s. &. 2-8t.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-03-03

WANT THE TOBACCO GROWERS
to place their orders for Bemis To-
bacco Transplanters in time to in
sure delivery, as we could not sup
ply the demand last season. The
Bcmis Tobacco Transplanters set
your tobacco when the plants are
ready, waters every plant at the
root, saves the labor of ten hands,
mail your order today to carter
Distributing Co., Lake City, s. c..
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-03-03

same fight to the San Francisco con-
vention. The idea of personal liberty
is greater than any man. am with
you in this fight for Americanism.'
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-03-03

Placing
force suggest onslaught the
anbare backs,
fecon and antgoss Mere
the
wit the
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-03-03

lot
the United States
population
aliens will thirst gem
wholcsouled Methodist Amen"