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The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-06
LIVE STOCK
MERCHANDISE
ARIIcLEs COR SALE.

ASPHALT SHINGLEs for sale and ToI
roofing OF all kinds We carry the
STOCKS and make the pricos. VGrueu
Hardware Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-04-17
TELEPHONES IN
CONVENTION
Republicans Making Up-to-the.
Minute Arrangements for
National Convention

~.licago. April 14-Delesates at the
Republican national convention,
opening here June s. viii be able to
confer with representatives OF other
States without leaving their seats.
To eliminate L lar::;c part Of the
confusion Incident To conferences be
tween Celc:ates or the floor, c. r
Hall. sap: gin;eat,c2t of the Coliseum
has arranged for the installation o.
telephones connecting all State. dis
tric, and territorial delegations.
1t is sa: tha, this will be the frs:
tirlc tha: s;.ch Il system has been in
stalled III any national convention.
Ther" will be 53 telephones in ser
y-ice. reaching the IS state groups anG
the representatives Of the District OF
Columbia. Alaska, Hawaii. the Phil
iopincs and Porto Rico.
The convention architects have
completed plans for the Coliseum. in
Guiding an extra balcony that adds
approximately HOO to the seating
capacity Work on the balcony and
the convention Offices. in the Coli
scum annex. will start May s
The Chicago convention committee is
spending $4,000 on changes to tht
building to accommodate the dele
gates. and more than 10000 specta-
tors
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-04-17
GIRLS KIDNAP BOY
Remarkable Story Comes From
Orangeburg

Columbia. April 1.-two white
girls, charged with kidnapping a
young boy, are being taken today
from Orangeburg to Augusta. Ga, ;5en
a warrant isseud by Governor Cooper.
The girls are Eva Sneel and Margar-
ct Mccoy.
The two women are charged witt,
having kidnapped Louis BaldowskL q
boy under Is years of age, in the. city
Of Augusta last March. They escaped
to South Carolina and were aftep-
wards apprehended in Orangeburg.
The Governor Wednesday honerga A
requisition from the State of Gssr-
sia and issued extradition papers far
the girls, naming W. c. Williansn
deputy from Augusta, as agent to take
them back to Richmond county ta
face a jury.
The Governor also issued eatradi-
ton papers for z. c. Jackson wanted
in Tallahatchie, Miss, on & charge Of
having sold an automobile, which vas
under mortgage. J. E. Sunlrall, Of the
town was named as agent
to take the man back to the scene OF
his alleged crime.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-04-17
CHEMISTS MEET
IN ST. LOUIS.
Spring Meeting of American.
Chemical Society Opened
Tuesday
h,

ST. Louis, Mo-, April 11.-Cehmists
are arriving from all over the United
States for the spring meeting Of the
American Chemical Society which
opened here yesterday and Will cons
tinuc six days for discussion Of the
new developments in chemistry and
their effect upon virtually every i'm
portant industry in the coL-.try.
How I'd increase production, save
by-products and lower the cost, of liv-
ing. however, are the chief proposes
of the sessions which are expected to
be attended by 800 or more chen1i-
cal experts as we'll as technical ad-
visers Of large agricultural and MIN
ufacturing interests.
Among the subjects familiar to the
laymen which are to be analyZed by
these scientific explorers will be re-
port Of experiments showing the nu-s
tritivc value Of the peanut; the use
Of Tactic acid from sour milk IN nom
Intoxicating beverages as an appetlz-
er and digestive substitute for alco-
hclic drinks; quicker and cheaper
methods of manufacturing sugar ano
the establishment Of standards OF
sweetness by the use Of new device
known as ''saccharimeter;;' utliza-
ton of corncobs for obtaining new
dyes equal to those, from, coal tar; IN
proved formula and methods OF
handling rubber for automobile tires.
It is stated that the call from man
ufacturers for the services Of chem
lists industry has so greatly increased
since the beginning Of the war that,
although the membership OF tho
Chemical Society has grown TO $4,000
there are still not enough chemists
to meet the demand.
E. P. Costigan, United States Taric
Commissioner, will be one Of the
speakers at the meeting as tariff leg
islation is to be among the subjects
to be considered.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-04-17
CONFIDENCE IN RIGGS
Resolution Passed by the Faculty at
Clemson.

Clemson College. April l.; - At
ch"pl exercises yesterday President
w. NJ Riggs made a brief statement
To the students concerning the out
come Of the investigation conducted
By The trustees on last Thursday. Fri
day and Saturday. and had the full
report of n" findings read to the
corps.
Later in the day at Il special meet
ing Of the faculty the following rcso-
lutions were passed:
''Whereas the board of trustees.
after thorough investigation ex-
pressed its fullest confidcnce in the
vcracity. integrity and loyalty of Pre-
sident Riggs
Resolved. that we. the faculty OF
Clemson College in session today hay
ing heard and weighed tn" testimony
given in the recent investigation
conducted b.: the board on
April and 10. congratulate the
boart; on It's findings which y" fully
indorse. and which express tn" opiiI-
ion that we have always had Of PrcSi-
dent Riggs.
Resolved, further that the faculty
shares fully the sentiments expressed
bv President Riggs in his address to
the students in chapel this morning,
and promise him full support in ev-
ery effort to bring about harmony
and that cooperation necessary to
the highest efficiency and welfare in
the conduct Of the college"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-04-17
MILITARY CRIMI-
NAILS BLOCK COURT
Camp Jackson Murderers Refuse
to Testify at Trial

Columbia, April IA long series
of legal tang!es, it is believed, viii
have to be. raveled with regard TO the
guilt OF soldiers charged with the
murder of William S. Chaplain. pro-
minent Columbian. who was killed by
q bullet from an army weapon on the
night OF January %. While riding on
the road between Columbia and Camp
jackson. The courtmartial trial Of
the soldiers charged with the murder
began Tuesday morning. but was
suddenly halted when one Of the SOL
diers declined to testify against an
other. /, is believed that each sol
der will decline to testify against the
others. for fear of incrimiaatirS HIM
self, and in this event the court will
have Il problem to solve in ascertain
ing the facts surrounding the tragedy
Lieut.. T. B. Fowler was placed On
trial before courtmartial Tuesday
morning. The second witness called
was Corporal Edward T. Maston. who
was corporal Of the guard on the
night OF the murder. He declined to
testify as 10 MS w QttS OIl VIC 40 - y
Of January 18th. and lis attorneys
argued that he should not be forced
to give testimony that might incrlm-
mate him The court sustained the
point and motion to continue the
case until after Alasto: himself is
tried was granted.
The first witness was Sergt. John
VanRagen, who was sergeant Of the
guard on the night Of January 10.
He testified as having suggested to
Lieut.. Fowler that a detail he sent
to look fo, a soldier who was said TO
have escaped from camp. He told
of having selected Corporal Maston,
who in turn selected two prlvates.
Roy Sanders. who is charged with
having fired the shot which killed
Chaplain. and Roy Januz. Lieut..
Fowler. Corporal Maston and the two
privates are the defendants in the
cases. Testimony at the coroncr's
inquest brought out that several au-
tomobiles were fred into on the night
OF January 10. The cases 1T Camp
Jackson will likely consume weeks
and will be fraught with interest.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-04-17
SHRINE BANQUET
NEXT TUESDAY
Sumter Shrine Club Will Hold
a Big Social Entertain
ment at the LaTosca
Restaurant

On next Tuesday night 1T $50
o'clock the Sumter Shrine Club. which
now has a membership Of about $50
will hold its first big social event since
the war On that occasion the mem
bers OF the Club will meet at the La
Tosca Restaurant which is occupy
ing quarters formerly used by the
Elks Club. and will enjoy banquet
which will mark the commencement
Of It's activities for the summer. also
;he opening Of the leading restaurant
Of the city.
The management Of the restaurant,
has prepared most Sumptucus menu
tor the occasion. and Will have the
pariors and dining room appropriately
decorated for the event. The Shrine
Club will furnish some surprises in
the way of u very attractive musical
program during the evening. and the
occasion will also be honored by the
presence Of Governor r. a. Cooper,
Judge Mendel l.. Smith, Noble O..
Frank Hart ard other prominent
Shriners.
At the banquet the president of the
club will announce the appointment
of the standing committees for the
year and the special committees who
will be in charge Of the fall cecemon-
ial. on which occasion Sumter expects
to be the host OF Omar Temple.
All Shriners OF Sumter county are
expected TO be present on this occa-
sion. and are invited whether official
notices reach them or not. All who
are going should communicate at
once with Noble r. l.. Mcleod. secre-
tary of the club. The occasion OF
the banquet Will be one Of the largest
events Of the many attractive ones
that the Sumter Shrine Club has Civ
en- and ii is certain that a very de-
lignuful evening awaits ali who at
tend.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-04-17
COLUMBIA is
OVERALL CRAZY
A Bunch of Notoriety Seekers
Issue Call for Mass Meet
ing Friday Night

Columbia, April 14.-An Ove. N
Club was launched in Columbia to,;ay.
\ dozen prominent citizens signed Il
call for mass meeting Friday night
at which time the organization will
De perfected.
Among those Who signed the call
ere Senator Christie Benet, General
Willie Jones, a. w. Jones. W. G.
Query. John S. Rice, of the State Tax
Commission, Treasure Carter and
former Attorney Generals J. Fraser
Lyon, and Thomas II. Peoples. Some
of the members Of the club have al
ready purchased their overalls. An
other club was also organized at the
University Of South Carolina thi:
morning and the students who refuse
to wear overallS will be tabooed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-04-17
BUILDING AT
UNIVERSITY
New Homes to Be Erected for
Professors

Columbia. April 14.-Plans are be-
ing drawn by Columbia architect
for the new professors homes to be
erected on th. University Campus
during the present year. The trus-
tees plan to erect nine buildings. as
authorized by the legislature. The
legislature authorized the borrowing
Of $4,000 for the new professors
homes and specified nine us the nCna-
Der to be built.
The trustees are having plans
drawn for the carrying out Of the
purpose in two directions. II the ar
chitect determines that the nine
homes can be built for $4,000, tnt
trustees will thcn proceed, following
their Junc meeting, TO have the
houses erected. If the nine dwellings
cannot be built for $4,000. then an
apartment house. 10 accommodate
thine families Will be the plan pr
sued. Plans are bcirg drawn now
for both the nine dwellings and the
apartment house, and on the bass
OF these plans the decision will be
reached us to which kind Of ;ccomo-
dation 70 provide.
The trustees have not decided
where lhc houses will be located
though they have agreed that they
will not occupy the property oppo-
site the University infirmaly. {; va
cant city square. This they want to
hold as the site for Il future wonlans
dormintory. 10 be erected in tuture
year if the necessary funds arc pro-
vided FOR ii.
All of the new professors homes
will be Of similar proportions. two
stories in height. ard with every
convenience though not constructed
on cxtravagant plans. There will
probably be one house so constructed
ms TO be suitable for use a bachelors
apartment house. TO house the an
married professors and instructors at
the University.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-04-17
STRIKE SITUATION
REPORTED BETTER
Conditions In Parts of the West
Returning to Normal

Washington. April 15-Raliroad Of
ficia1s, whose lines have been crippled
bv the unauthorized strike. today
waited for the big break in the strlk-
ers' ranks. which they hoped would
follow Attorney General Paimers an
neuncement that the strike leadership
had been traced to radical agitators
Conditions in the central and far
West. are declared to be returning to
normal, while there are marked IN
creases in freight and passenger ser
vice in the East.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-04-17
GOMPERS TALKS
CONSERVATISM
Radical Leaders Appear to Have
Undermined Influence of
Old Guard

@ Cleveland, April 14.-Sa -nuet Com
GETS president Of the American Fed
eratiou OF Labor, here TO attend q con-
veItion Of cigar, makers today, issued
stat tement regar ding the general in
ElStrial unrest. He said that nothing
I spraetiea;Iy had been done to prevent
Is protect the masses from exploita-
fisP have been turned against them.
He urged all workers to practice
restraint, 50 that rational demands Of
a:.bsr may be secured.
.TIse statement follows:
The condition of the workers in
the ;nited States has been tense since
tie signing of the armistice. That
condinon has Seen aggravated by
prcfteers, by number of employers
ssnd by the action of national and
state legislators IN enacting or attemp-
tag to enact legislation not Of Il con-
Structire but of a restrictive char.ec-
ter.
Net a practical thing has been
done 10 prevent the soaring Of prices
of the necessities Of life.
{ Laws made 20 protect the masses
OF the people. from exploitation have
been turned against them while the
Hrohteers and eXploiters chuckle with
slee.
No wonder then, that the workers
who did so much to win the war and
was are now SO Ia per cent worse off
financially than before the war are
u
count Of their present conditions and
surroundings. Il requires no close So
cial orr economic student to under
stand the situation.
Unless wages are increased to
meet the increased cost Of living II IS
equal to q reduction in wages and
corresponding lowering Of the work
.ers' standards
Ae wonder then that We ill.d
workers non members of organized
workers and even some who are un-
ion men, becoming impatient and dis
regarding the. discipline usually prac-
ticeds in labor unions.
81 urge upon all the workers. in
their own interests to organize and
practice ,seif-restraint, so that in an
ORDERLY and natural manner, the de-
mands OF labor may be presented and
secured Little or nothing can be ac-
complisl.ed by wild cat strikes.
EN- ployers, business men and men
in official and public life. whether in
or out Of the legislative or administra-
tive bodies. should also understand
fJ,a acute situation and heed the nor
1aal demands made by the organized
labor movement, for rulnblings are
meaneing.''
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-04-17
MEETING OF PRES
DENTS CABINET
The Strike Situation the Matter
for Diseussion-Palmer
Presents Reports

Washington. April 1.-THE Presi-
dents cabinet assembled today to dis
cuss the railroad strike. Attorney
General Palmer had complete re-
ports from Department Of Justice
field agents who have been invcstigat-
inc the strike
The cabinet apparently reached
some conclusion regarding the strike.
bu. no intimation Of the policy agreed
on is obtainable. President Wilson
has telegraphed the members OF rail
road labor board to come to Wash
ington at once, and to be prepared TO
function when the Senate confirms
them.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-04-17

: Tampa. Fla, April 1.-THE Joint
advisory board of the cigar makers
union has decided on a general strike
order. The manufacturers association
said that the factories will close
whether affected by the strike or not.
The union heads claim that over sew
en- thousand members and about thir-
teen thousand in all trades will be at
fected if there is a shutdown.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-04-17
BUTTER PROFIT
TEER ARRESTED
New York Wholesaler Made 10
Cents a Pound Profit

New York, April IA wholesale
government agents who are wasipg
war on profiteerinG. The alleged
dealer made ten cents a pound on ii
lot OF butter. his profits totallins OYER
s6e, 900.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-04-17
FIVE BOY FIENDS
Youthful Ohio Savages Attempt
to Burn Small Newsboy
at the Stake

Lancaster. Ohio. April 15.-The po-
'iee are searching for five boys who
tied Z little newsboy to a stake. pied
ki,:1:ine and newspapers around him,
ser ii:c 20 them and left. The boy Was
rescued by woman after being bed
lY burned
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-04-17
OF
POST PLANNED
Assistant Secretary of Labor
Too Friendly to An
archistS

Washington. April 13.-Plans far
Introducing II resolution looking II 'hc
impcachmcnt "f Assistant S"cc"!sly
Post. of the Labor Department. for
his attitude toward the Gcporta'oh oi
radicals. went awry. The resolution.
prepared hy Representative Hoch.
Republican. withheld :; requcs; To
i;eprb!ican lcal"r. Mondcl. He s;'i,.
leaders wanted to study it furtilc:.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-04-17
MONEY FOR
COTTON FARMERS
New System of Baling and Mar
keting Would Save Hun
dred Million Yearly

Montgomery, April IA new sys-
tenn of balinS and marketing cottcr
would save over one hunderd million
dollars annually Senator Ransdale
told the American Cotton Association
convention, in his address today.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-04-17
No SHORTAGE
OF EQUIPMENT
Admiral Strauss Adds One More
Flat Contradiction to
Charges Made by
Sims

Washington. April 14.-Rear Ad-
milal Strauss told the senate invcsti-
eating committee that he began lay
ing in q good supply Of reserve guns,
powder and projectiles as soon as the
war begun in 1914 and when the
United States entered the war there
was no shortage in this equipment.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-04-17
GIRL SLAYER JAILED
Harry Miller Confessed to Kill
ing Twelve Year Old Girl
at Revival

Steubenvillc, Ohio. April 13.-Iiarry
Miller. was jailed here after Il public
confession last night during a revival
service. that at Beach Bottom. West,
Va, Church. he murdered eleven
year-old Frances South. Members OF
the congregation turned him over to
The Sheriff.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-04-17
MEXICAN PRESI-
DENTAL PROBLEM
One Candidate Withdraws and
Calls On Carranza to 4
Resign i

Washington. April 14.-Private adj.
vices from Neuvo Lare say that
General Gonzales, has withdrawn
from the race for the presidency OF
Mexico, and has requested Generals.
Obregon and Bonillas to do likewise
and called on Carranza to resign. He
said the Supreme Court should name,
a provisional president Gen. Con-
Zales has rejoined his command.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-04-17
FERED NO
ILL EFFECTS
ssident Stood the Strain of
Cabinet Meeting Better
Than Anticipated

Washington, april 15.-President
Nilsson suffered no i'll effects from the
long cabinet session yesterday. il was
ssfaled az the White House. Officials $
thought the Presidents condition
enable him to see more callers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-04-17
IN
GUATEMALA
President Cabrara Advised to
Leave Country AS Means
of Settlement

Washington, Apri! 14.--Thc oppos-
ing forces in Guatemala nave a1ran2s;-
ed an arnnistice and the proposal has
bcc:! made thai President Cabrara
leave the country, according to ad-
vices to the State Department.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-04-17
FOUND
IN LOUISIANA
Two Unfortunates Applied to
Faith Healer for Treat
ment

Pittsburgh. April 15.-W. c. Fo 'ter.
the leader of the recent steel strike.
who is accused of being the leader Of
the railroad strike. said he had only
been out of Pittsburgh once during
four months. He said he might have
a statement to make later.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-04-17
STRIKE LEADER
is ARRESTED
Man Who Started Unauthorized
Strike Captured in Chicago

Chicago, April 15.-John G,"la
president of the insursent movem"ni
which started the unauthorized 'tii-
road strike. was arrested by fedora!
agents who rlided a meeting OF a."
strikers today.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-04-17
ITALIAN AWAIT
ORS KILLED
Flight From Rome to Toxic
Comes to End il, Persia

Karachi. India. April 1l.-Captain
Gordcsco and Lieutenant Grass, the
Italian aviators. who were engaged III
q flight from Rome to Toxic were
killed on the shore of the Persian
Gulf when their machine crashed TO
the ground.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-04-17
MONEY TO FL
NANCE COTTON
War Finance Corporation Ad-
yanees Funds for Ship
ment to Slovaks

Washington. April 1.-THE war e.
nance corporation has advanced ST.
500. 600 to a banking corporation to
finance cotton shipments TO czecho-
Sioyakia.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-04-17
PROMOTION FOR
SUMTER MAN
Mr.. A. Gilbert Flowers Beones
Dean of Law Department
of Baylor University

The bovhood friends of Mr.. Allen
Gilbert Flowers will be pleased TO read
the following article from the Fay
ettville. Ark. Democrat Of April bth'
telling Of his acceptance Of the dean
ship of the law department OF BAY
lor University. Waco. Texas. Mr.
Flowers is a native Of Sumter and re-
sided here until about twenty years
ago. leaving the employ Of the Daily
Item TO accept a government position
in the Government Printing Office IN
Washington, where he remained sew
eral years In his spare time he at
tended George Washington Cniver-
sity. from which he was graduated
with the degree OF Bachelor Of Law,
His mother, Mrs. NJ. A. Flowers, still
resides in Sumter.
Allen c.. Flowers, of this place, has
been offered and hts accepted the
deanship of the !a:? department OF
Baylor University. Waco, Texas, ac-
cording to announcement made to-
day. The department is a new one
to be established By the University
this coming September. when Mr.
Flowers will assume his duties as
first dean.
Baylor University is considered by
educators the strongest denomina
tional college in the Southwest ane
has large endowment. The dean
ship of the new department was Of
fered to Ny. Flowers during his re-
cent visit to Texas and was accepted
by him today.
Il shall greatly regret to leave
Fayetteville and Fayetteville friends,
said Mr. Flowers this morning. "bu
the offer is such a one I could no
dream OF refusing
Mr.. Flowers has been PROMINENT.
identified with the political, social
church. musical life Of the commun
ity since he came here nine year
ago as editor Of the Arkansas Sen
tinel He has served as deput,
prosecuting attorney since 1912. a
secretary of the Washington count.
Fair Association since 1913, and ha
been superintendent Of the Baptis
Sunday School during his resiGcnc
in the city. During one year he wa
acting assistant professor Of law ant
economics in the University of Ark
ansas under DR.. E. G. Nourse. H.
is a graduate of the law department
of George Washington University
Washington. ID. c., from which insti
tuition he holds several degrees.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-04-17

Dublin. April 14.-The Hl"n@c-
strikers among the political prisoners,
whom the doctor considers in danger.
will be released. the Lord Mayor an
nounced today.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-04-17
ARMENIANS ASK
FOR RECOGNITION
of the World War Ap.
peal to America for Their
Native Country

Washington. April 14.-Fivc hun
dred rmenian-American war ve,er-
ans today presented TO Secretary COL
ny. acting for President Wilson. a me-
mortal urging that the United States
recognize the Armenian Republic.
Si,3iIiar memorials wcrc presented 10
Sc,:.tor Lodge and Representative
Porter.