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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-04-01
ANOTHER MOVIE DIVORCE
Carlyle blackwell. weII-know,
Actor, Made Defendant In separa-
tiOn Suit.
by Universal Service.l

by Universal ServIce.l
NEW YORK. March 31.-Carlyle
Blackwell, motion picture star, ap-
peared before Supreme Court Justice
Peter A. Hendrick today. as n defen-
dant in suit for separation brought
by his wife. Ruth ii. Blackwell.
Mrs. Blackwell, who in 1909 mar
ried the star when he was a chorus
man in musical comedy, testified that
.er husband had deserted her,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-04-01

Rooms with hath. Yes. Sal. and
Fresh water. York River Line, BAL
tinore.--Ady.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-04-01
Did You Lose Ho !.

Get 1t Back Through a
Tames-Dispatch Want Ad.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-04-14
TRUSTEES Up
HOLD CLEMSON
AUTHORITIES
Investigation of Recent Uprising
Of Students Concluded With
Vote of Confidence in
President Riggs

Clemson College, April l1.-Presi-
dent Riggs and Colonel Cummins
have been vindicated by the board OF
trustees. Findings Of the board in
the Investigation asked for by Presi-
dent Riggs and Colonel Cummins may
be summed up in the following quo
fations from the official report.
The board expresses its very full
est confidence in the veracity, integ-
rity and loyalty OF President Riggs
both to the college and its students
and deems it unnecessary to express
an opinion touching his extraordinar5
efficiency, SO we'll known to the peo:
pie Of the State
las to the disagreement between
President Riggs and members of the
freshmen and sophomore committees
seTi1e board believes and adopts the
theory Of President Riggs himself
made at the hearing and found in his
testimony, as follows:
my own theory is that these young
men, whether through my mistake OF
their questions or their mistake in my
answers, got mixed in the matter OF
my approval of this order, or my see-
ing this order. with my not knowing
OF the order. That is the only theory
upon which csn explain it. The rep
htation Of this tudent body is as dear
to me as it can be, to any living soul
4 would not wish at this time to have
You think that the young men Of this
corps would attempt, directly or in
rTectly deliberately to deceive you.
ask you to accept their statements OF
the conference with the same SINGER
ity that you accept my recollections
TO the contrary"
Regarding the charge Of harsh and
unjust administering Of discipline, the
board found as follows:
:ssThe testimony offered to support
the charge that discipline had been
administered harshly or un3ust1y does
not sustain it The character, vera
sclty and efficiency Of the command
ant Colonel Cunmins, was not even
branght into question. The board al
lowed any cadet to offer complain.
OF. testimony against Colonel Cum
Grlins or. his assistants Five cadets
ont Of the crops Of nearly 800 offered
complaints and testimony but it is
the belief: Of the board that every
sere who heard their evidence was
convinced, as the board was, that
these complaints were not sustained" J"
All the trustees were present, as
follows: Alan Johnstoae. chairman;
Ex-Gor. r. I. Manning. A. F. Lever,
Henry c.. Tillman, w D. Barnett. j.
E. Wannanaker. B. H, Rawl, N. l..
Donaldson, w. w Bradley. I. N.
MaudIin, r. H. Zimmerman and J. ].
Evans
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-04-14
THIEF JUMPED
FROM TRAIN
Automobile Bandit Took Long
Chance to Escape From
Officer

Columbia, April "a man who
jumped from train moving at the
rate Of fifty miles an hour to get
away, from an officer of the law, but
who was arrested again because of the
fact that the jump broke his leg. has
been held by the Columbia police au-
thorities, but is being returned to
North Carolina today. Governor
Cooper having yesterday issued ex-
tradition for delivery of the man to
authorities Of Guilford county, y. G..
The mans name is W. r. Coats and
he is wanted in Guilford on charge
Of stealing an automobile. Deputy
Sheriff E. W. Price came for the man,
and the prisoner was delivered to him
by Chief of Police Richardson on the
governors warrant.
When Coats was arrested for steal
ing the car in North Carolina he was
taken in custody by an officer and the
two started towards Guilford on the
train The man got through the car
window and was about to leap to the
ground when the officer grabbed him.
The train was moving at fifty miles an
hour. The man was hanging outside
the car window, suspended in the grip
of an officer. He rode this way for
about 500 yards, until he managed tc
get a foothold and, pushing hard
against the side Of the car, he escaped
from the officers grasp and leaped te
the ground. He was later arrested in
Columbia.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-04-14
A BIG TRIP.
FOR SHRINERS
Many South Carolinians Will At
tend the Imperial Council
In Portland

Columbia, April S.-Enough appli-
cations for South Carolina reserva-
tons to fill two Pullman cars have
been made for the meeting Of the
Imperial Council of the Shrine, to be
held in Portland, Oregon, June %,
% and "a, and thousands Of Shriners
from all parts of America will attend
this great gathering. South Carolina
will be represented by eight official
delegates, but if the railroads can fur
nish accommodations others will at
tend also. Solid trains will operate
from many sections.
At the meeting in Portland, char
ter will be- secured for the new
Shrine Temple for South Carolina
This is to be the AL Araf Temple, and
more than the required number Of
members have already been Sc.
cured.
Another great convention in June
to be held also in Portland, Oregon
will be the national gathering of the
T. P. A. Many South Carolinians are
expecting to attend this gathering.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-04-14

The automobile thief who stole and
ing to Mr. H. c. Bland on Saturday
night, April 3rd. has been located, and
is now under arrest for automobile
thefts committed prior to his coming
to Sumter. He is the man who was
arrested in Columbia a few days ago.
aftI having escaped from an officer
by jumping from a moving train. He
was taken to Greensboro for trial for
car stealing in North Carolina. He is
said to be a professional car thief
with long list Of charges against
him, and if he is convicted on all the
charges that the North Carolina au-
thorities have docketed, Mr. Bland
will not have chance 70 prosecute
him. The man, while working as an
automobile mechanic in Sumter pass
ed under the name of Martin. but
he was arrested, as Coats. and both
names are supposed to be aliases.
Martin or Coats jumped from Sumter
trip. having stolen Mr.. BANDS car
about o'clock Saturday night ana
being in Savannah Sunday afternoon
The Essex car has not been located
and it is doubtful if it will be recov-
cred, as i is stated that Coats Is q
member of a gang of car thieves thae
has been operating out OF Greens
boro, n y. and Savannah. Ga. ''i'
he probably passed the car on 20 o'''
of his confederates somewhere DC
tween Sumter and Savannah
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-04-14
IRISH PICKETS
BOUND OVER
Women Who Annoy British En-
bassy In Hands of Court
Washington. April 12.-Ten Irish
pickets have been bound over to fed
eral grand jury

The system Of county highways
oorncris;ng about 125 miles and CIV
ing :, hard surfaced roadway frnnn
Sumter to the county line on each of
the ,tn main public roads. viii cost
:, great deal of money-$2, SOC, ,00o, at
the least. and taxes will necessarily
haze to be increased. The question
that each property owner will have
to S".t!e ior himself is. Am willing
to ray the extra taxes in order to have
permanent good roads? We "arnnt
have them without paying for them
atd TO nay for them taxes must be
materially increased.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-04-14
NEW YORK SUE
FERS FROM STRIKE
Passenger Service Maiiltainsd i
On Some Roads But Sit
uation Is Grave

New York, n. Y. April t2.-e-1ysw
York today struggled itself thf0ueh
the unauthorized railroad strikes
Some passenger service is being naaah-
tained and food and milk trains reach
the city. Railroad officials say the
situation is grave but if they weather
today it will soon approach normal
Strikes on the Hudson tubes still tie.
up commuters. The Chicago expresss
abandoned yesterday with $50 pas
sengers, and the mail express, While
the crew attended meeting Of the
new union at Port Jervis, reached
here more than ten hours late. It is
predicted that the federal authorities
might take ccgnizance Of the delay.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-04-14
MAIL TRAINS
9. MUST MOVE
Government Takes Vigorous Ac.
tion to Prevent Interfer-
ence With Mail
Service

Washington. April 12.-Figorous
action has been taken interference
of the movement Of mails. the Post
Office Department ann< unced here to-
day. Investigation of the railroad
strikes by the senate committee pre-
sented it's report. Sentaor Cummins
announced receiving assurance from
the White House that the names of
the members OF the Railroad Laoor
Board would be presented to the sem
ate for confirmation within twenty
four hours.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-04-14

ParlS. Aprli.-lherf rfOurtn puOliC Slt-
ting of the council of the league of
nations took place this afternoon in
the Luxemburg palace Leon Bour-
seois presided.
Frederick A L. Fisher. British min
ister Of education. representing Great
Britain. read a report on the Armen-
ian situation. advocating the constitu-
ton Of a state Of Armenia on 4 free
and Independent basis The best
means for reaching such a solution,
the report said. was the acceptance Of
the mandate FOR Armenia by some
State under the league Of nations.
Concerning finances, the council de
clared that it was disposed to ask its
members that measures be discussed
by which collective guarantee could
DE assured for relieving the manda-
tory state Of financial liabilities con-
sequent upon its acceptance of the
mandate. The new state, it was said.
would need credits to tide it over for
the first few years
AS the league council does not meet
again before autmun, it will enter in
to communication with the supreme
council to ascertain what provisional
financial arrangements can be made
to facilitate solution Of the Armen-
ian problem.
Council Bonin-Longare. Italian am
bassador to France. read a report on
the prisoners of war in Siberia. The
council resolved to investigate the
facts Of the situation and to study
measures which can be taken to ex-
pedite the reparation Of the prison
ers.
Baron de Gaiffier d'Hestroy. the
Belgian minister. read a report on the
minorities in Turkey. affecting the
fate of 100000 non -Mussulmans.
The council agreed to accept a re
quest Of Earl Curzon Of kedleston.
the British foreign secretary. asking;
the council to consent to guarantee,
clauses in the Turkish treaty of peace
now under preparation concerning the
protection Of minorities As tho
guarantee clauses have not yet been
settled. however. it is announced tha
the council had found it Impossible
to evolve a practical solution until th.
treaty is finished.
Baron Matsui, Japanes amba sSa
dor: M Venizelos, Greek premier
Count Quinores de Leon. Spanish am
: bassador. and Or. CASTOR Ga Cunha
Brazilian ambassador, were prcscnt
at the session.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-04-14
PROTESTS HIS INNOCENCE.
Kenneth Gossctt Declares He is MOI
Guilty.

Columbia, April 1O-Still protesting
his innocence and claiming that he
had been unjuStly convicted. Kenneth
Gossett. convicted of criminal assault
with recommendation to the mercy OF
the court this afternoon at Abbevi'i"
and sentenced to forty years impri-
sonment. was brought TO Columbia
tonight at 11:3O o'clock. The pris-
oner was Immediately taken TO the
State Penitentiary.
On the train coming down. the con-
victed youth made the following eritf
statement:
81 am innocent. l hope my ;oa will
strike me dead in my seat if l had
improper relations with chat girl. !
believe that if she were asked to:'i:ht
if | did that she would saw that DIG
not. I believe that She was or.lered
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-04-14

T., say what she did
The Gossett youth mainta.rsei tho
:a.nc impassive demeanor on the
train that characterized his 5cnuvior
dining the trial. occupied nj; time il,
looking out Of the window and ri1at-
ting with the guards. Al on:y one
time did he show emotion. and mat
w;,s when he stated that he never
lad az idea that he would lie convict
cd Then his eyes filled W.T., tears
Kenneth Gossett. in addition to
having driven a public service car in
Anderson and Greenville. stated to-
night that he was employed by Col
umbia transfer company and drove a
public service car in this city for five
months. during the latter part OF
1919.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-04-14
EXTRAVAGANCE
IS CHARGED BY
REPUBLICANS
House Majority Asserts That
Secretary Baker Is Re-
sponsible for s78,000,-
600 Waste

Washington, April 1.-THE NRe-
publican majority charges that the
government lost 81 100000 through
waste and inefficiency and holds Sec
retary Baker responsible, while the
Democratic minority defends Secre-
tary Baker, saying that his record
kas q great achievement. as shown
in the report CT the Investigating
committee on the building of the war
army camps. The minority declares
that the average time Of construction
of each building in sixteen canton
ments was forty-six minutes
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-04-14
Consolidated Aug. 9, 1881.
BUSINESS WINS
FIRST BOUT
Preliminary Struggle in Threat
ened Industrial War Fa-
yorable Employers

Cincinnati. April 10.-In the pre-
lin1inary skirmishes Of a threatened
industrial war, big business has beaten
its rival trades unions, Royal Meeker,
Federal Commissioner Of labor statis-
tics, declared in an address before the
City Club, in which he urged co-opera-
ton as the most promising weapon of
the people in the struggle against high
prices. Congress, instead Of formulat-
ing a progressive, constructive pro-
gram to restore industries, especially
agriculture, to stable peace condi-
tons, he said, is pursuing the policy
of. scuttle with the most unhappy re-
suits
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-04-14
NO IMPROVE
MENT IN STRIKE
Some Return to Work in West
But More Walk Out In
-
East

Chicago. April II. DEVELOPMENTS
west Of Pittsburgh in the Railroad
Brotherhoods strike are regarded as
pointing to the gradual solution OF
the insurgent forces in the unautfor-
lied strike, but the situation has as
sumed a more serious aspect in the
east. where the trainmen of several
districts have joined the walkout.
There are numerous reports Of de-
fections in the strikers ranks from
several points in the far West. De-
mands Of the recognition Of new
union have been presented to the
railroad officials in Chicago.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-04-14
AFTER FEDERAL
RESERVE SYSTEM
Representatives of Big Money
Powers Want Congress
to Order Probe at
Once

Washington, April 12.-The house
rules committee viii be called on to
decide whether congress shall investi-
gate the Federal Reserve system.
Representative King. Republican. is
urging the immediate adoption of an
investigation. He declares that sew
enty-five per cent Of the high cost of
living is due to financing spectators
and hoarderS.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-04-14
REVOLUTION
IN GUATEMALA
American Marines Landed to
Protect Legation While
Fighting Is In
Progress

Washington. April 12.-Revolution
has broken out in Guatemala. OF-
ponents of President Cabrera have
gained Guatemala City. 'er street
fighting. Advices stated is after
noon that marines had been landed 10.
protect the American legation.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-04-14
THE OVERALL GLJ1
Birmingham Business Men lIj
ing Spectacular Stunt toa
Fight High Prices

Birmingham, Ala, April 19.2Ia9S
the deim" is the slogan of Birmius
hams Overall Club, with a membss
ship of nearly 5000, including el
officials and even a dignified judge
the fight against the high cost uf
clothing. Reports that overalls have
been raised from 50 to Sc. caused
storm of protest, and measures for res
prisals are being considered. s 81:
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-04-14
WITHDRAW WHEN
GERMANS DO
French Government Takes Firm
Stand on Occupation of
Frankfort

London, April 12.-The latest
French note says that the French VIII
withdraw their troops from FrankfosI
and other occupied cities when Germ :
any withdraws from the Rhnr region.
end promises no further independent
faction by France
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-04-14
FRANCE NOTI-
FLED ENGLAND
Gave Ample Warning of Neces
sity of Occupying German
Territory

Paris, April 1o.-The French note
to England on the occupation of Ger
man territory. maintains that France
gave England ample warning on
April that France considered it nee
essary to take military steps if Ger
many failed to withdraw her troops
In some quarters the French note is
considered to have relieved the ten
sion.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-04-14
GERMAN PH
LEM
Premiers to Give P
Situation in Germ
Conference

Paris, April 10.-Prob1eTaa
from the German, situatiol2
precedence at the Allied
conference at San Reno, ACCORD
Echo de Paris. An answer wilt q
en- to Germany's demand fora
months extension Of the peril
lowed for reducing for her arm
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-04-14
WRECK ON EIE-
WAITED ROAD
Car Load of Passengers Fall
Twenty Feet to the
Street

New York, April 12.-One wonisr
was hurt when front car was Knocked
of the eleveated structure through
collision. with another train. Fiften
passengers, who were in the deme}-s
ished car, sifted through the wrecS-
age twenty-five feet to the street be-.
low.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-04-14
PALMER INVES
GATES STRIKE
Attorney General Confers With
Assistants Who Are ln
Touch With situa-
ton

Washington, April 12.---Attef1ay
General Palmer conferred today with
his aides who have been in close
touch with the strike situation Ser.
ator Cummins, chairman of The
vestigatiag committee, Vice president:
Doak, Of the Trainmen's Brotherhe5sd.
discussed the situation with sserE-
tary Tumulty. Mails going Sonth afe;
delayed on account of the strike.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-04-14
SECESSION
IN MEXICO
Thirteen States Said to Be In
Line With Sonora Against
Carranza

Aqua ,Prieta, Sonora, Mexico. April
12.-General Fina. commanding the
first division, army Of Sonora, an
nounced having received sennl7ofnclai
information .nat thirteen States have
followed the action of the State OF
Sonora in seeding.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-04-14
EXPLOSIONS
IN GERMANY
Big Ammunition Dump Blows
Up In East Prussia

London. April 12.-Explosions in
the munitions dump at Rotenstein.
East Prussia, which killed seven and
injured 200. are continuing. Armored
cars are necessary to approach the
scenes
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-04-14
STRIKE CALLED
IN IRELAND
Trades Unions Quit Work as
Protest Against Treatment
of Prisoners

Dublin. April 12.-The officials of
the trade unions congress and labor
party have called a general strike Of
workers throughout Ireland toror
row as protest against the treat
ment of political prisoners.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-04-14

Reports in respect to the oali'as. ;.
done cotton by the cold weather ias'
week are contradictory. Some la' III M. :.
ers say that the cotton that was UP
VOC scarcely damaged at all and they
will not replant: others say tnat a'l
th,t hey had UP was killed and they
will replant.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-04-14
MURDER IN
MEMPHIS
Physician Kills Policeman Whe
Was Called to His Home to
Stop Family Row

Memphis, Tenn. April 12-Dr. Bu-
ford NJ Dunavant killed policeman,
who was called to quiet a disturbance
in his home. Police declare that Mrs.
Dunavant alleged that her husband
threatened her life.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-04-14
STRIKE AT
NEW ORLEANS
One Thousand Switchmen Walk
Out on Demand for More
Wages

New Orleans, April 12-A thous.
and switchmen will strike tomorrow
unless their wage demands are net,
the yardmen's Association announced
today.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-04-14
MAN HUNT IN
MISSISSIPPI
Entire Population of Marion
Searching for Killer
of Girl

Marion. Miss, April 12-Practical-
ly the entire population of this city is
hunting an unidentified negro. l.elicv-
ed to have killed the daughter OF a
white farmer.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-04-14
WILL FIGHT
DRAFT PLAN
Proposition to Make Draft Au-
tomato Arouses Pro-Ger-
man Reed

Washington. April IA sharp
controversy is promised in the sc1-
ate over the plan to make the draft
automatically effective upon the dec
laration of war Senator Reed has
advised the leaders that he and cth-
ers would oppose the plan.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-04-14
AVIATOR JUMPED
TO HIS DEATH
Lieut.. Richard Wright Dies
From Injuries at Camden,
New Jersey

Camden, n. J.. April 12.-Lieuten-
ant Richard ". Wright, died today as
The. result of injuries received Sat
urday when he leaped from a blazing
airplane two hundred feet in the air.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-04-14
OVERALL FAD
is SPREADING
Business Men of Hattiesburg
Buy Workmen's Clothes

Jackson, Miss. April 12.-Hatties-
burg has organized an Overall Club.
Many business Tnen here are wearing
overaIls
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-04-14
THE LEAGUE OF
NATIONS MEETS
Great Britain Advocates the
Creation of State of
Armenia

Paris, April.-The fourth public sit
ting Of the council of the league of
nations took place this afternoon in
the Luxemburs palace. Leon Bour-
seois presided
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1920-06-25
YOUNG CHILDREN CONTRIBUTE
TO PALESTINE RESTORA-
TON FUND.

Additional contributions to the
Palestine Restoration Fund are being
received at the office Of the Fund,
Cosmopolitan State Bank, Fourth
street. almost daily. One of the in
teresting contributions to be received
came in this week. from the Young
Daughters of Israel, Young Judean
Club. The amount was only $500,
but the spirit of the contribution.
coming from one of the youngest of
the children's Judean Clubs, is SYM
bolic of the enthusiasm of all in the
work.
Up to the present time about
$4,000 has been actually paid on ac-
count of the $4,000 pledges obtained.
A telegram received this week by the
local committee, from judge Julian
Mack. chairman at New York, urg-
ing the forwarding of all funds pos
sible of collection, in order to pro-
coed with the work of the Restora-
ton, leads the Committee to make
request of all contributors to make
payments of pledges at this time. if
possible, although sixty days. time
for payment had been allowed. Con-
tributions and payments should be
sent to Henry WELLER, Treas, Cos
mopolitan State Bank.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1920-06-25
POALE ZION TO HAVE EXCUR
SION

The st. Paul Poale Zion will give
it's annual Steamboat Excursion on
Sunday, July 4th, on the Steamer Red
Wing and Barge. The boat will leave
the foot of Jackson street at 1900
noon, landing at specially reserved
picnic grounds for games and con-
tests. The charge of admission, which
is rs cents, includes war tax, and
the proceeds of the excursion will be
devoted toward the building Of the
Jewish Workers Institute.