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New-York tribune., 1920-02-22
Money and Credit

Monday was the only day last week
on which the renewal rate for cal.
money was above per cent. On
all other days Of the week the g per
cent rate ruled throughout the entire
sessions Of the stock market. Bankers
are Of the opinion that the call rate
will remain relatively easy until about
March 10, when an upturn is expected
due to preparations for the March Is
/ tax payments.
The appearance Of time money In
the Stock Exchange loan market dur
ing the week was said by bankers to
havc been due to loans by corporations
who are desirous of utilizing surplus
funds on deposit with the banks until
the coming tax payments are due. For
this reason it was stated that a
majority Of the time loans made run
only for thirty days Interior institu-
tions are making some advances for
the longer periods. The big lending
institutions in New York, however, are
still confning their stock exchange ad-
vances to call loans.
Bank Clearings.-Bank clearings in
New York and other cities yesterday
were:
Exchanges. Balances
New York .... s72asol 1863 $e7,2s2, ,65s
Baltimore 49,. 14,137,416 1921, ,4s7
Philadelphia :. 74,574,3s2 21,2os, 1898
Silver-London, s2tsd New York
$3.50; Mexican dollars, 99hc.
Sub b-Treasury.-United States Federal
Reserve credit balance, $58,915,518.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-02-26
DENOUNCES NICEIN
HIGH SOCIETY

New York. Feb. 22-The Rev.
John Roach Straton tore into vices of
I"righ society" tonight in sermon
on "tho scarlet sin" at the Calvary
Baptist church.
"A camLaign of agitation and pub
.licity ought TO be conducted not only
aeainst the Gloss and vulgar vices of
the undcrw Grid" he said, but also
against the more refined and yet
equally ruinous denominations of So
called high society," The indulgen-
ces of men and women in such So
ciety set the pace and give the exam
pie for the city all down the line. Let
all such be branded before the COM
munity for what they are.
Let us sweep as peStilence from
the face of the earth the business
man who lives a double life and is
thus a traitor TO his home, the cove
tous man who makes abnormal pro-
fits by renting his property for un-
holy purposes and the gay libertinc
who paradeS our street, ruins defen-
seless girls and then boasts of his
standing in society. Justice demands
the abolition of the double standard
of morals.
We have made some progress up
on the surface, but at heart our mod
Cru society is rottcncr than it has
ever been. The increasing braZCnncSS
of stage yulgariticS, the increasing
indcrCuCirS ui WOman'S dress ar"
,.,..r,I,ip,,r.. fI.lf rrpN, these tragic.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-02-26
no EXTENSION OF
TIME THIS YEAR

Announcement that there will be
no general extension Of time for fill
ing income tax returns was made by
the Bureau of Internal Revenue to-
day. Complete returns accompanied
by at least one-fourth of the amount
of tax due must be in the hands of col
lectors' or Internal Revenue on or
before March 18th, 1920. Extensions
will be granted only in specific cases
where urgent need for additional
time in preparing the return is
Shown.
Last year, if for good and suffi-
cient reasons it was found, impossible
to complete a return by March 18th,
corporations and individuals were
permitted to file On or before that
date a tentative return and were given
an extension of fOrty-five days in
which TO file a complete return. Con-
ditions which justified such eXten-
sions last year do not exist this year
However. in cases of sickness or
absence, collectors are authorized 10
grant an extension of not exceeding
thirty days, where in their Judgment
such further time is actually requlr-
ed for the making Of an accurate re-
turn. The application for Such eNtell'
sion must be made prior to the eXpl-
ration of the period for which the eN-
tension is desired.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-02-26
TWO KILLED IN
PARLOR BATTLE.
Young Women Witness AiIair -
Brothers Under Arrest.

Allcndalc. Feb. 23 - Allie Cone.
age. twenty. and Orbic Cone, age sev-
onteen were instantly killed and Jno.
Brant age twenty-five. was slightly
wounded i'm Il gun battle in the home
OF +. p. Phillips. a prosperous farm
er residing about four miles from
here. about S o'clock last night.
John Brant and his brother, Earl
Brant. age seventeen, are under ar
rest charged with the killing. The
Cone boys were first cousins.
All of the persons involved are
prosperous young white men OF this
section.
The shooting took place before TWO
of Mr.. Phillips daughters upon whom
the young men were calling it is
stated.
Details Of the cause of the fight are
conflicting.
1t is reported that Orbie Cone took
exception to a personal remark made
oy John Brant, and that the latter be-
gan shooting. Both of the dead men
were shot through the heart.
1t is stated that one of the defend
ants claims to have killed both men.
At the corners inquest Miss Ruth
Phillips testified that John Brant
killed Orbie Cone and that Earl Brant
killed Allie Cone. The dead men
were buried this afternoon.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-02-26
lIatta.

Mr.. and Mrs. +. b. Berry, Sr., left
Wednesday for Florida.
A dance was given at the hotel Fri
day night.
Nh. l.. II. Kornblut has returned
from the northern markets where
he has been for some time purchas-
ing spring goods.
Mr.. r. ". Berry has returned
from Florida.
Mr.. f. G. Babbell who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. J. ID. Cobb,
has returned TO her home in Phila-
delphia, Pa.
Misses Mary Fore and Mary Garter
of Dillon were in town Friday.
The schools and churches are clos
ed on account of the flu.
Ernest Mcmillan and Leon Le-
Gette of Wofford College are home
for few days.
Mrs. f. l.. Brown has returned
from Charlotte, n. G.
Mrs. Arthur Rowell of Atlanta is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. o.
G. Fore.
Mr.. NJ. II. Cox is very i'll with flu
in Tampa, Fla.
Mrs. Sam Edwards Of Dalcho was
in town Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Manship OF
Sellers were visitors in town Satur-
dey.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-02-26
DRY FLEET TO STOP
WET IMPORTS.
Increased Smuggling by Small \"S-
sci Forces Action by
Officials.

Washington. Feb. Is Woe To the
jolly old shippers of craft why Try 10
relieve the thirst of the United States
BY lunningS the blockade with car
goes of whiskey and rum. They are
likely TO encounter Il newly organiz-
ed ''mosquito fleet" flying the flag
OF the United States Commissioner
Of Prohibition. And then, with their
stocks and crew, they are likely TO 20
10 Jail.
Within The last few days reports
have come to the office of Prohibition
Commissioner Kramer that quantities
of intoXicants are entering the United
States from Canada, Cuba and MeXi-
co, carried by small craft 10 isolated
landing places along the coasts OF the
Gulf of Mexico, Maine. California and
Oregon. The wet goods, according to
the information received, are being
carried in motor boats and other
small craft and then, landed success
fully, to be sold to bootleggers and
others.
To stop this patrol fleet is being
organized for service under tho direc-
lllOn Vi lle pI IOHlDlllOll dulioii'iSo'
Officials are more apprehenslVe
over such shipments from Cuba,
Large quantities of whiskey went >
Cuba just before constitutional o.
hibition became effective and the sus-
picion is that it will be smuggled back
into the United States.
There are hundreds of places along
the coast of the Gulf of Mexico and
Florida where landings might be
made without knowledge of prohibi-
ton officers. About the only way to
apprehend the blockade running craft
lit is figured is to have patrol fleet
or duty continuously to overhaul all
who look suspicious.
On recommendation Of the Appro-
priations Committee the Senate today
wrote into the second deficiency ap-
preparation bill an additional S1,OOO,-
600 for the enforcement of the law
prohibiting the importation OF Ii
quor. Part of this fund will be used,
il is believed. in equipping and main
tanning the prohibition fleet.
The rush of American tourists for
Cuba and the Bahamas is reflected in
an unprecedented flood of applica-
tons for passports pouring in on the
passport bureau of the State Depart
ment. From $50 to 200 applications
are being received daily, breaking all
records
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-02-26
SUES SHERIFF. FOR $4,000.

J. Horace Pierce has filed COM
plant in the Common Pleas Court
against Sheriff Lane asking damages
to the amount of $4,000. The COM
plant alleges that complainant was
arrested and lodged in all without
giving him chance TO make bond.
and that his credit and reputation
were damaged 20 the extent of S1G,-
600. The action arose out of the arrest
of complainant about year ago on
the charge of speeding his automo-
bile on the public highway. The
arrest was made on the orders OF the
sheriff by one of his deputies. Com
plainant was detained at the Jail for
an hour or more while bond was be
ing arranged. The case may he heard
at the spring term of the COmmon
Pleas.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-02-26
PRESIDENT ASKED
To VETO RAIL BILL
Labor AND DIVIDEND PI;Drle>-
IONS REGARDED A. NFAlR.
Labor Unions Protest Vigorously auI
rrc"iGen Refers Matter to
Attorney General.

Washington, Feb. 24-Railroad la
Dor decided tonight TO ask President
Wilson TO veto the railroad reOrgani-
Zation bill.
In memorial 10 be submitted prob
ably late tomorrow, the representa-
tiveS Of the 100000 union workers
will request the President TO with
hold his signature from the measure
until they can present brief of their
reasons why ii should not have execu-
tive approval. Announcement of this
unions decision was made by B. M.
Jewell, acting president Of the Rail-
way Employees Department, American
Federation of Labor.
knowledge of the Presidents inten-
tion to have Attorney General Palmer
pass on the validity of the reorgani-
zaton measure did not deter the un-
ion leaders from their determined
course of action. Their claims against
the legislation were explained to be
aside from any quection of the vail
dity of the bill and they, therefor..
purposed to carry the opposition
through to the finish.
Await Presidents Action.
The next step in the union prograrn
which will not be developed definite
ly unless the bill is approved, is to test
the constitutionality of the law. Va
rous methods Of bringing this about
were suggested, but all will be heiG
in abeyance pending the Presidents
action.
Labor provision of the bill admit
tedly will be the most bitterly assaii-
ed by the unions but the plan also
contemplates attack on the financial
sections which labor holds to be "ub-
fair to the taxpayers and burden on
the government" The dividend pro
vision of the law also will come in
for condemnation, it was indicated
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-02-26
GERMANY FACES
GIGANTIC TASK
Plan To Try War Offenders May
Block High Court.

Berlin, Thursday, Feb. 19-Prelim-
mary conferences between Dr.. Schif-
fer minister of justice. and the At
iOrney General have convinced the
minister that The trial by the su-
prcmc court of Lcipsig OF Germans
accused by the Allies of war crimes
will neccssitate considerable ampIi-
fication that tribunal both with
respect 10 its organic construction
and working forces.
In view of the fact that Germany's
highest court is ponderOus and slow
moving affair which has always been
considerably behind the time, the
forthcoming trials probably will de-
mand distinctive action which would
not conflict with the courts regular
cases. The National Assembly may
be asked TO approve supplementary
measures calculated to enable the
supreme court to adapt itself to the
unusual task.
The question of procuring tangible
evidences against those accused and
how witnesses abroad would be sub
poenaed is an important problem. AS
witnesses cannot be coerced to appear
it is held here the only method of
reaching them would be through dip
lomatic channels.
1t has bee nsuggested that where a
defendants interests demanded it, he
be permitted to visit the country
where his alleged offense was COM
mitted and be guaranteed safe con-
duct for the journey.
The feeling of satisfaction which
set in when the last entente note on
the eXtradition question was received
has now given way in government
circles to the realization that Ger
many finds herself with a gigantic
task on her hands as a result of her
war offenders.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-02-26
DANCING TAUGHT
BY HNPNOTISM

Paris, Feb. 1S-Hypnotism ap-
piled TO doncing is the latest Partisan
fad. 1t was launched last night al Il
fashionable ball by Mrs. Caro- Camp
bell and Senorita Umbra Luigini two
OF the most beautiful leaders of fash
ionable society this season.
The intricacies of the tango and the
complications of the fox trot will no
longer be unapproachable by the un-
itiated if the new art" proves what
its patroneSseS claim il TO be. All
that is needed, they say, is 4 few
minutes of hypnotism practiced upon
Il willing devotee-she must be will
ing, for otherwise the "influcnc"'
does not work-whereafter she will
be able to perfor mthe most difficult
and daring dancing feats with per
feet grace
Those who attended last night'S 5
ball say the large fashionable crowd
was held breathless by the marvellous
performance of girls who had not
mastered the simplest steps when
they arrived. but went away Iully
convcrsant with all the "ncw-tangl"d'
tricks of the trischoreau art.
The Dancing Masters ASSOCIATION
has called a mccting TO discuss this
development. which threatens 10 rev
oIutioniZc their profession.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-02-26
MUCH ADO OVER
BABY'S NAMING.

London, Feb. 23-Princess Pats
infant boy-the most popular babE
in Britain. was christcned today IL
the chapel royal, nthe presence o1
King George. Queen Mary and all Tie
rest Of the royal family.
The water that was dabbcd OF tee
baby's forehead in christening hIu
Alexander Arthur AlphOnso David
Was drawn from the River Jordan ~
tha Duke of Connaught, the chitd%
grandfather, when he crossed the Ia
nous biblical river with British.
troops in 1917. in the Holy Lane.
campaign.
The babe was dressed IN a plaIu
vhitc silk cloak and cape with cW-
brOiGCrcd corners covering Il lovely
old lace robe.
\ special force of police was r.2-
4iurCd to keep the great crowd oI
women spectators from blocking thT'
entrance to the chapel when the chile!
was lifted out of The automobile by
Il nurse and carried inside. MIN
movie" machines and innumeraDtsz
hand cameras clicked away recordihr
young AlcNduutI = OuIH HtH llDIIl INC
auto into the chapel
The family's magnificent colo plate
which had been safely stored during
the war, was extricated from IT'S
bcmbproof place OF conccalment eS-
pccially for the christening. Th+
younGster behaved perfectly amid tn'-
fuss and admiration of which ne va.
the center. He crowed assent durin"
the responses. hut during the actua:
christening he kept sOlemnly quiet
Once, on his way back to the au-
tOmObilc. he let out an unhOl% y"t
little in kCcping with the truly hOl!
water that he'd been Sprinkl"d ui'ut
him along with his four uant'| br-
rs he saw the gIlStcmiu" buttons ~
Il soldiers con II" put out ms ti%i
and changed his iurn to- iuStY *hoW.
drawin" u round - a"plaGSr trHi"
:n~ crowd
.ir'.r ~, c'".'"@l r"rn,""s Vat
,''.'rfrI.r o.. 'a.~al'.'t'1 ,.a ',' u..
ltrd g.. go der EmuH.r. r".wn..a
..a .t,.. - and h,.r 10 clarence
House.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-02-26
AUTOMOBILE MEN
WANT BILL PASSED.
Would Make Bona E'id" Purchase
Money Mortgages Prior {" Later
Liens.

Columbia, Feb. \ final appeal
to The members OF the General AS
sCmbly TO pass Il bill now ON third
reading in the Senate which would
make bona fide purchase money NOR
igagcs. prior TO any liens that might
later issue against automobiles. eX-
ccpting of course. liens for State or
county taxes, was issued today by tn"
South Carolina AutOmOtive Trade AS
sociation, representing over two hun
dred aut omobile dealers in South Car
olina The bill is due 10 get third read
ing in the Senate Monday night and
then goes TO the House. The Asso-
citation expresses the hope that the
House will expedite the passage of
the bill in order that il may get
through before adjournment sine die
is reached.
The measure referred 10 is Senate
bill No. II, introduced by Senators
Pearce, of Richland, and Johnson of
Allendale, and seeks to amend law
which the automobile dealers of the
State say works a very grave injus-
tice on them and places OH their
business a handicap that is placed on
no other business in the State and
which is not placed on the automo-
tive business in any other State.
Under the law to regulate the run
ming of motor vehicles in this State,
says the statement issued by the
South Carolina Automotive Trade AS
sociation today, "a purchase money
mortgage taken by dealer selling a
car is of very doubtful value, so
doubtful that a bank will not handle
il. This is because the law permits
the car TO be seized if it strikes a
person or a buggy or wagon or any
property. Even if the car is being
Operated by some one who stole it
and strikes another car il can be at
tached.
The bill introduced in the Senate
by Messrs. Pearce and Johnson
amends the law so that il shall read
as follows: BE it enacted by the Cen
eral Assembly of the State Of South
Carolina, when q motor vehicle is op-
Grated in violation Of the provisions
Of law, or negligently and carelessly,
and when any person receives per
sonal injury thereby, or when buggy
or wagon or other property is dam
aged thereby, the damage done 10
such person or property shall be and
constitute a lien next in priority to
the lien for State and county taxes
upon such a motor vehicle, recover
able in any court Of competent juris-
diction and the person sustaining
such damages shall have right to
attach said motor vehicle in the man
ner provided by law for attachments
in this State: Provided, that this act
shall not be effective in case the
motor vehicle shall have been stolen
by the breaking of building under
secure lock, or when the vehicle is
securely locked, or without the
knowledge or consent of the owner
of said motor vehicle, and provided
that q bona fide purchase money
mortgage on such motor vehicle shall
be prior in lien to that provided for
in this act, if the same be duly and
properly recorded within the time al
lowed by law for recording such in
struments, and the burden of proving
that the mortgage in question is fol
purchase money and the amount due
thereon as purchase money shat be
upon the owner of such mortgal
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-02-26

Mrs. F. NJ. Edwards and children
of Marion spent several days here
last week with Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Rogers.
Miss Lucille Bethea who attends
high school in Greensboro, n. c., is
home on account of school closing
down during the influenza epidemic.
Mrs. Bensol of Southport is visit
ing relatives here.
The community was saddened last
week TO hear of the death OF Mr.. JON
athan Lewis which occurred at White
Springs, Florida, on last Thursday al
ternoon. Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis left here
a few weeks ago for Florida to spend
the rest of the winter on account ol
the failing health of Mr.. Lewis, after
which they expected to make their
home at Southport, n. G. The body
was brought home for burial Sunday.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-02-26
LUMBER PLANT
BREAKING GROUND
Beaufort County Lumber Company
Placing Material for Buildings.

Ground is being broken and ma
terial is being placed for the erection
of the Beaufort County Lumber Cos.
buildings in west Dillon. The side
track from the Seaboard and Coast
Line main lines has been completed
and the track from the mill site to
the timber lands near Bingham is
nearing completion. In addition TO its
mill building and warehouses the
company will erect number of cot
tages for its employee and the mill
site will resemble small town when
the buildings are completed. The
company will employ about 500
hands and the pay roll will average
about $1500.00 per ady. The mill
will be in operation by September l.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-02-26
Will Not Extend Time.

Announcement that there will be
no general extension of time for fill
ing income tax returns was made by
the Bureau of Internal Revenue to-
day. Complete returns, accompanied
by at least one fourth of the amount
of tax due must be in the hands OF
Collectors of Internal Revenue on or
before March 18th, 1920. Extensions
will be granted only in specific case
where urgent need for additional time
in preparing the return is shown.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-02-26
COUNTY NEWS
AND HAPPENINGS
NEWsY LETTERS BY REGtLah
CORRESPONDENTS.
News Items OF Interest 10 her'i'
Readers Ebb and Flow OF the
Human Tide.
I:ttt;t.

lYtttt.
Frank Melette of New YORK Is WISH
ing his family in town.
Mrs. John J. Allen entertained FIJI
day afternoon in honor OF Mrs Mel
son Bethea and Mrs. Walden oi
North Augusta.
Master Allison Bethea celebrated
his 5th birthday on Friday.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Epps-a SON
Mrs. E. L. Brown is visiting her
daughter. Mrs. Edwards in Charlotte
Prof John Gary Allen Of Lykes-
Vile is home. having suspended MS
school on account of flu.
Mr.. H. G. Mitchell of Fairmont' n
c., spent Wednesday in town.
Mrs. ]. C. Smith of Columbia is
visiting Mrs. A. G. Stafford TINS
week.
DR.. II. ]. Allen is right SICK Inc
ptomaine poisoning was caused from
eating some meat.