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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-08-12
GASOLINE SYSTEMS

Oil Tanks and Pumps, Air Comput-
ing Scales, Floor Scales, Show Cases,
Account Registers, Rebuilt Cash Reg
listers, Safes, Store Fixtures. THE
HAMILTON SALES CO., Columbia,
S. c.. 1-29-1f
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666 quickly relieves Constipation,
Billiousness, Loss of Appetite and
Headaches, due to Torpid Liver.
D. Nov. 25-20.
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
FINAL DISCHARGE

Notice is hereby given that on the
23rd day of August, 1920, will apply
to P. M. Brocknton, Probate Judge of
Williamsburg County, for Letters Dis
missory as Administrator of the Es-
tate of S. o. Haselden, deceased.
J. F. HASELDEN,
Administrator of the Estate of S. o.
Haselden. 7-22-5t.
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Repentance comes readily when you
see what your sin has cost you.
A woman often finds herself well
fixed financially after having failed in
marriage.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-08-12

Which is the strongest Life Insur-
ance Company in America?
Ask R. D, Mills. 7-22-tf.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-08-12

Which Insurance Company has over
three billion dollars insurance IN
force?
Ask r. D. Mills. 1-2Z-u.
New-York tribune., 1920-04-09
y. S. Believes
Germany Will
EVacuate Ruhr
French Expected to End
Occupation of Seized
Cities After Withdrawal
of Ieutons Is Completed
Allies to Guard UNITY
Claim for Payment Cor.
Moving of Troops Across
Border To Be Upheld

: rom The Tribmne's lfashingtoa Earco,t
WASHINGTON. April S.-Omcial cir
cles IN Washington appeared to be CON
tidsnt to-day that solution Of the
Ruhr Valley crisis is in sight, on the
basis Of Germany making the FIRST
move to withdraw her forces from that
area.
Following such q move on Germany's
part. officials here expect that the
French would be willing to erd their
occupation of the cities seized by the
forces of Marshal Foch.
Although the French expedition in
the first instance was strongly opposed
BY the Washington government, the
desire uppermcst IN the minds Of off,
c1als here, as expressed to-day, is that
harmony among the Allies and asso-
Grated powers be preserved, and that
Whatever solution is worked cut will
be ore which all these powers. France
included, VIII support
Demand on GERMANY
As indicated by officials here. efforts
10 That end. represented in the con
versstlons" that have been taking
place and IN which this government +
New-York tribune., 1920-04-09
Ebert Yields to
Labor's Demands
4 grees to II uhdra,u
Troops From Ruhr and
Halt 4dr1nce in South

BERLIN, April By The Associated
Press).-The conference between the
Cabinet and officials Of :he trade
unions and leaders of both Socialist I
parties has brought about an agree
men- By the government 70 grant Ger
tain concessions IN connection with
the demands recently made BY the lAboe
leaders The government agrees 20
withdraw the troops from the Ruhr
Valley az the earliest feasible moment
and 10 halt their advance into the
region south Of the Ruhr.
These CONCESSIONS, together with
the promise made by Minister Of De-
tense Gessler that he would withdraw
all troops which had committed ex-
cesses and that the Ruhr line would
not be passed, arc regarded as having
averted crisis for the time being
i. is only temporary comproms Sc
acute In view Of the determination Of
Carl Legien. presidenr o. the FEEDER
alton % Trade Unions, 70 use moral
and physical influence in forcing the
government 10 recognize labors de-
u1ancs.
The Social Democratic trades union
party has made public a. declaration
that ~ Will most energetically support
.he government In repelling "the un-
lawful French occupation Of Frank
for. and Other places"
The Berlin Independent Socialist
rades union parry commissaries
adopted "A differently worced declara-
ZION. which. however, strongly con
cemns The French action as "vlolent
lrter'"rence N internal affairs"
New-York tribune., 1920-04-09

Of the sailors who mutinied in the
demned for military or political of
lenses or for acts committed while
participating in strikes.
ROME, April s.-seven workers
were killed in a clash between police
and strikers at Bologna. according 70
{ dispatch from that city today.
The strike movement has spread to
Livorno, Modena arc Spezia. The
railway workers IN these places have
Joined in the movement
BOLOGNA. Italy. April s.-Enrico
Malatesta. anarchist leader, has arrived
mere and has assumed a dominant role
in the strike which has seriously embar-
rassed business for some time It is
said he Is leading movement looking
TO spreading of the strike throughout
the country. but SO far only railway en-
pioyees at Pisa and Leghorn have FOL
lowed his plans
Theaters, moving picture houses, fac
tories and shops have been closed here.
NO newspapers are being published but
military engineers have reestablshed
gas, water and electric services, which
were suspended for a time
LONDON. April s.-A genera strike
has been declared in Florence. Italy ac-
cording TO a Rome dispatch TO the Ex-
change Telegraph Company.
New-York tribune., 1920-04-09
Germany Begins
Surrender of Her
Fleet to Allies
Battlehips Ostfriesland, Cor
Z. S., and Nassau Are
Turned Over at Firs., of
Forth: Others to Follow

LONDON, April s.-The German bat
teships Nassau and Ostfriesland arrived
at the Firth Of Forth yesterday. This
constituting the beginning or the sur
render of the remainder OF German war
ships under the terms of the Treaty Of
Versailles
Ultimately. the Ostfriesland viii be
turned over to the American govern
ment. and the Admiralty is awaiting in
structions from Washington regarding
the date the vessel viii depar. for
the United States.
Ostfriesland First Line Graft
The Ostfriesland 22,8oo tons dis
placement, was reckoned by the Ger
mans as one of their first line battle
ships.
The Nassau, which has been allocar-
ed to Japan, also is of the dreadnought
class. but displaces only $4,000 tons
She is capable of carrying crew Of
$50
Both bsttleships we're towed into the
Firth of Forth by German naval YES
sells. and will be turned over to their
rev owners as soon as crews are pro-
vided to take charge Of them.
The Baden, a new battleship Of 2S 900
tie In Scapa Flow. is in British hands
and has been permanently allocated to
Great Britain.
The arrival Of the Os-friesland and
Nassau marks the first delivery of Ger
man naval vessels since the Scapa
Flow incident The opinion was c1-
pressed at the British Admiralty to-
day that the delivery of the remainder
OF the German war vessels which are to
be surrendered under the terms o. the
peace treaty will now proceed speedily.
as there is satisfaction that Germany
intends TO carry out this provision Of
the treaty without further quibbling.
Many More To Be Delivered
There remain six battIeships. several
llgh. cruisers, some forty or fftv
torpedo boat destroyers and some sub
marines to be delivered In addition.
1t has been agreed that ifty-four Ger
man submarines will be sold for the
benefit OF the Allies. The ALLEGATION
Of the remaining vessels has not been
determined on. but it is understood
Brazil will receive SIX torpedo boat
cestroyers, some submarines and a
cruiser. The delivery Of these vessels
Is expected 20 take place within a
r-onth.
Tho Firt, Of Forth will be the scene
Of the transfer OF all warships. There
Is some question as 10 whether the
governments receiving the batcleships
are ur der obligations to destroy them
WITHIN five years. The British Ad-
mlraIty declares this point has net
hes: settled definitely.
New-York tribune., 1920-04-09

has participated, are already beginning
to bear fruit, and that some thing in
the nature of united demand on Ger
many to make the first move toward
withdrawal viii be forthcoming.
Inc exchanges among the Allies and
associated powers. it is understood,
have already developed willingness
on the part OF the French government
to recall its military expedition. pro-
vided way out with dignity can be
found. The efforts of the Allies, it is
indicated, have been aided 20 con-
siderable. extent BY the popular reac-
Ion which appears to have set in
among the people Of France and par
lcu -ar!y among the liberal elements
and the business interests IN opposi-
ton TO the French maneuver.
r res siden- Wilson, II Is said in State
department. quarters, IS keeping in
close touch with the developments de-
spite the fact that his health is again
giving concern to his advisers s-rumors
"h1ch, tally, are vigorously de-
,.'eG- jules Jusserand, the French
Am assador, spent an hour and a half
- =. conference with Secretary OF State
o!og yesIe rday, and a that time Mr.
Do-D? ha0 before him written memo
randum from the President, which, it
IS Is Understood, bore directly upon the
~CHE Nailey controversy.
~ looking 20 the German. govern
ment TO pave the way for an amicabIe
ac1 stment by making the frst move
toward withdrawal officials here in
dicated today tha. il would not be
necessary, n order to meet the stu
ston, for the Germans 70 call back all
their troops Such action. it is pointed
out, would probably result in revival
o. me lHsu-sc.t outbreaks in that area
against the Ebert government. With
perhaps disastrous results. The maxi
m uin thar seems TO be expected is that
me Germans should reduce their force
10 the strength at which it stood be-
tore Berlin dispatched the additional
forces to crush the Reichswehr.
Pay for French Troops
A point of difficulty is expected TO
arse. however, over the demand which
france will undou btedly make that
Germany deiray the expenses of the
French expedition. For the sake Of
harmony and 70 preserve united front
on the part Of the Allies it IS likely
That these other governments. the
United States included. might back I'D
This demand within reasonable propor-
tons.
New-York tribune., 1920-04-09
Assembly Gets Slacer Bill

ALBANY, April S-The Assembly
judiciary Committee by to reported
out the Slacer bill empowering the
Public Service Commission to suspend
changes IN rates of service oT light
ing. heating, telephone and telegraph
corporatlona
The rates. the bill provide, are to
remain suspended for period not
longer than twonrY days
The attorneys and officials q The New
York Telephone Company and Other
telephone companies made strenuous
lght TO prevent the iii from, being re-
ported out.
The fate o. to measure IS prob.
lematical, althcu4h i IS believed that
il viii pass the Assembly, Bat our ob-
jec.ion in The Ss.ste vii! Kill any As
sembly measure in the closing DAY.
The Sacer Dill contains r provis o.
shifting the burden OF proof where rate
arc increased SIS reasonable and jus
fable from the subscriber to the tele-
phone company.
New-York tribune., 1920-04-09
Singer Sent to Jail
Miss Erna RAIDERS Arrested for
Disobeving Court Order

For disobeying an order Of the City
Court Miss Erna Raiders, of 13l West
Seventleth Street, a singer. was ar
rested yesterday by Deputy Sheri-fs
Murphy and Eisensten and locked un
n Ludlow Street jail. where she must
remain until she pays q fine of s425.
LeBolt & Co, Fifth Avenue jewellers.
sued Miss Raiders for $500 for brace
let she bought and failed to pay for. The
hrm obtained judgment and examined
me singer IN supplementary proceed
ings. A receiver was appointed 10 take
charge Of the bracelet and also of q
Liberty bond Miss Raiders owned Sle
was ordered TO turn these over to rn
receiver, but failed to do so.
Miss Raiders was fined s425 for con
tempt OF court, an amount representing
the value Of the bracelet plus costs.
Judge Finelite issued a commitment.
New-York tribune., 1920-04-09
american, Commander
On Rhine Visits Degoutte
Gen. Alien and French High
Commissioner Gail at Head
quarters OF Occu patton Army

PARIS, April S.-Paul Tirard French
H4gh Commissioner IN the Rhineland
and Major General Henry T. Allen.
CON mander. in chief OF the American
army Of occupation on the German
front, to-day visited General Degout-e.
the French commander of the occupa-
ton forces
THE HAGUE, April s.-A dispatch to
the 'Nieuw Rotterdamsch Courant''
from Dulshurg says commission OF
Allied officers which arrived n Duis-
burg 10 Investigate whether the pres
ence of government troops IN the neu-
-ral region still was necessary decided
hat the government forces should re-
main there until al the Reds" had
surrendered their arms and new
safety guard was formed
BERLIN, April s-The "Tageblatt..
says i is Informed that the German
government is negotiating with the En-
tente for a prolongation TO October :
81 the agreement OF August, 1913 for
the maintenance Of troops in the neu-
rral zone. pleading that strong police
force is required to maintain order IN
ha. area
New-York tribune., 1920-04-09
Gen. Obregon Summoned
In Trial of Rebel Leader
Issues Farewell. Expressing Fear
He Will Have to " ithdraw as
Candidate for President

LAREDO, Tex., AprM GeneraI
Alvaro obregon. Candidate for The
Presidency Of Mexico, has been sum
moAed 10 Mexico City in connection
with the trial Of Roberto r Cejudo.
former rebel leader. recently arrested
Oh q charge Of conspiring to engineer
q united revolt against the Mexican
government, according to Monday e
Mexico City papers.
TeIegraphlng from Matamoros in an
swer TO the summons OF the Secretary
of War, General Obregon said he would
20 to the capital, and shortly before
his departure issued a statement bid
ding good-by 10 the public, expressing
his fear that he would not be able to
continue his candidacy
New-York tribune., 1920-04-09
Italo-Jugo-Slav Board
In Agreement on Fiume
D'Annunzio Reported Strongly
Against Proposals for Adri-
attic Settlement

GENEVA. April s.-A telegram re-
ceved at Lugano from Trieste asserts
that the ltaIo-J ugo- -Slav commission.
which has been in consultation regard
ing an Adriatic settlement, has reached
an agreement concerning the Ad-iatic
ports under which italy obtains SOY
erelgnty over Fiume.
The Jugo-Slavs, under the reported
agreement, would receive SuSak the
Canale della Fiumara, the Porto Baross
Abbazia. Just 10 the southwest Of No-
osca would remain Italian, with the
Jugo- Slavs receiving Scutari. on the
Albanian coast, as compensation.
Gabrielle d'Annurzio, the insurgent
commander al Fiume, is declared 10 be
strongly against the arrangement
The report credits Premier Llovd
George as being the author Of the set
tlenent proposition. regarding which
the opinion o. Presid den. Wilson was
not asked by the Allies. it is declared
TRIESTE, April BY The Associated
Press "A general strike was declared
II Fiume this morning The city IS
without water or lights. The workmen
demand restoration Of the food 5 tn
alton to a normal basis. reyersion to
the prices prevailing prior 20 the local
troubles and the adjustment Of the
value of money N exchange, SO as 10
restore the former purchasing power
of wages.
New-York tribune., 1920-04-09

president and part owner of the Chi.
cage National League baseball club
Superior Judge Charles A. McDonsEr;
indicated after he had heard testimony
OF Mrs. Weeghman's detectives yes
terday.
Mrs. Weeghman also would be
granted alimony Of $500 a month and
custody OF her eight-year- daughter.
the judge indicated
New-York tribune., 1920-04-09

without foundation, II was announced
IN an official note issued to- day
Certain agencies inspired oy Ger
many reads the note, spread the re-
port IN Germany and some neutral
countries that England and the United
States had summoned France yesrer-
cay to remove her troops from Frank
tort. This report, which evidently was
intended TO be misleading. and which
produced certain effervescence in the
newly occupied regions yesterday, IS
so!utely without foundation"
New-York tribune., 1920-04-09
Lloyd George Goes Tomorrow

LONDON, April e-David Llovd
George, the British Prime Minister.
viii depart for San Reno, Italy, next
Saturday, for the coming session Of
the peace conference. Mr.. Lloyd George
Will travel by boat TO Marseilles
Earl Curzon of KedlesSon the Brit
lsh Foreign Secretary, and Vscount
Chlnda, the Japanese Ambassador to
Great Britain, VIII proceed overland
TO Marseillea
New-York tribune., 1920-04-09
SweetheartR
But Kept Diamond Ring
Jury Awards Shell-Shock ed,
Cassed. Wounded, Tilted Sol
dier 1925 in Compensation

One day in the spring Of 1917, before
George Holman Of Inwood, Long
Island, went to war, he lost his heart
70 Maoel Bantle, daughter of q bake
shop proprietor at Rockavay Beach.
When his command left for overseas
she wore his engagement ring aud had
for safe keeping 500 Liberty bond
Hoffman had purchased out Of his SOL
dier's pay.
On the first leave Hoffman obtained
after his return 10 the United States. a
year ago, he hastened to Mabel's house
There, ensconced in the best parlor
chair, he found Rockaway Point sailor
named Healey. II the place Of honor
on Mabefs dresser was a Photograph
Of Healey
In the Attn District Municipal Court.
Jamaica, yesterday Holman told justice
Hethrington and jury that his
fancee marked his subsequent calls
upon her by yawning and falling asIeen
on the sofa. He had to wake her M.
ne said. the night he decided to inf3rrl
her their engagement was at an end.
He told the court she gave him back
the Liberty bond, but refused to part
with the ring
The jury returned verdict for S225.
the value of the ring. in favor Of Hof
man and against Miss Bantle
Hoffman was shell shocked. gassed
and wounded IN battles in France.
New-York tribune., 1920-04-09

CHICAGO, April s-Mr.. BESSIE
We6b Weeghman will be granted
divorce from Charles Weeghman. pro
prietor OF lunchrooms and former
New-York tribune., 1920-04-09
Marine Strike Called
At All French Ports
y orkers Demand Liberation of
Black Sea Mutineers: Riot
RcNOrted in [taiN

PARIS, = I'll 8.-A strike Of mari
tlme workers has been ordered by the
Marine Unon in all the ports of France.
The strike is already in effect at Mar
settles and Dunkirk.
Tie strikers demand the Liberation
New-York tribune., 1920-04-09
L. :. Commissioner Quits
Inter-4lHed Rhine Group

HAMBURG. Apvil s.-A special dis-
patch from Frankfort to the Ham
burger Fremdcnblatt' reports the res
!gnation Of the United States repre-
sentative from the Inter-Allied Rhine
and Commission This action, the
dispatch SAYS, followed an interchange
OF communications with Washington.
New-York tribune., 1920-04-09
King Nav Visit Spain

MADRID, April s-A report from
sartander says that the King ana
Queen of England are about to visit
Spain. Magdalena Palace, it is saH!.
IS being prepared tor their reception.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-09-07
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed proposals will be received
at the office of the State Highway
Commissioner, Montpelier, Vermont,
until l ?. NJ. September 10Th, 1920,
and then publicly opened and read,
for the Improvement of Sand Bar
Bridge Culvert and Approaches, be-
tween the Towns of South Hero and
Milton, Vermont
The work to be done consists of The
following approximate quantities:
Removing old paving 233 So yds.
Relaying old paving 233 So yds.
Laying new paving 233 SO. yds.
LA concrete 6 Gu. vds.
LOO concrete 120 Gu. yds.
Rock fill, quarrying and placing
1000 so. yds.
Guard rail 400 lin. #.
Fifty (50) piles
One inch steel bowels $50 lin. #.
Drilling for steel bowels Is lin. fit.
Plans and specifications may be
seen at the Office of the State Engin-
eer, Montpelier, Vermont.
Bidders should satisfy themselves,
before bidding, as to the character of
the work and the obstacles to be en-
countered The estimated quantities
are not guaranteed, but are given as
a basis for the comparison of bids.
A certified check for 100000 pay
able to the State Highway Commits
sioner, must accompany each bid.
The right is reserved to reject any
and all bids.
S. B. BATES,
State Highway Commissioner.
Dated, September 2, 1920
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-09-07

ford, Conn, The grandchildren are
son and daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
j. L. Merrill, two sons of Col. and
Mrs. Fairbanks and three sons and
a daughter in the family of Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur G. Spraguc. All .Ae
children and grandchildren were
present at the anniversary except J.
l.. Merrill and his family.
Other relatives of the family that
came to the anniversary were two
cousins of Dr.. Merrill, Miss Julia
Davenport of Hartford and Miss
Caroline Leverett Of Plymouth, N.
H.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-09-07
GOLDEN WEDDING
OF REV. DIR. AND
MRS. H. MERRILL
Many Friends Call Monday
Evening to Extend
Congratulations

The home Of Rev. DR.. and Mrs.
| c. II. Merrill was the scene of a
double anniversary Monday evening
for Immediately following the we'd
ding of their daughter, many friends
and ncighbors called to extend con-
gratulations. Many friends called
throughout the entire evening and
following the greetings the guests
were shown into the dining room
whrc ice cream and cake was serv-
ed.
Charles Henry Merrill was born
in Haverhill, N. H., June 16, 1845,
and educated at Kimball Union
academy. He was graduated from
Dartmouth college in 1865 and
from the Andover Theological SEM
mary in 1868. During his college
course he was member of the Psi
Epsilon and fraternity and also made
Phi Beta Kappa. He began his min
istIy as pastor of the Congregations
al church at Makato, Mimi, where
he was ordained in 1870 and where
he remained for year. He came
to West Brattleboro in 1873 where !
he was pastor of the congregational /
church for IA years. During a por-
ton of this time he was supelintend- |
ent of schools in the town Of Brat |
tleboro. He came to st. Johnsbury
in 1887 and was elected secretary r
the same year of the Vermont Do
nestle Missionary society," He has !
held this position to the present |
time, CONDUCTING the affairs of the
society with rare tact and faithful
ness. During all the years he has
been active in the Congregational af-
fairs of the state and has several
times presided as moderator of the
Congregational convention. Dart
mouth college gave him the degree
of d. d. in 1901. He has been a
trustee of ST. Johnsbury academy for
many years and is at present vice
president of the board.
Laura Bartlett Merrill was born in
Mobile Ala, Aug. 27. 1648. and for
the first ten years of her life lived in
the South. Later she came to Hav-
erhill N H., and was educated in
a private school in the city Of Con
cord. She taught for year in
Bath, N. H. After the war she re-
sided for a time in Washington, d.
c. Mrs Merrill is member Of the
Woman's Club and the Conversa-
ton Circle and active in the reli-
gious and social life of the town. ;
Both DR.. and Mrs, Merrill have
been active members of the South
church during their
residence in St. Johnsbury.
DR.. and Mrs. Merrill were married
at Washington, Sept. 6, 1870. 1t is !
quite a coincidence that both arc IL
neal descendants of New England
colonial governors. DR.. MerrilFs
was Sir John Leverett,
one of the first colonial governors of
Massachusetts. Mrs Merrill's grand {
father was Josiah Bartlett, colonial
governor as well as the first govern
Or of New Hampshire and one of
The signcrs of the Declaration OF
independence.
There has been no break in the
family circle and they have six chill
lren and eight grandchildren. The
are Josiah L. Merrill OF
DR.. Walter H. Merrill,
Miss Margaret B. Merrill and Lucia I
wife of Col. joseph Fairbanks, all
Of Washington; Elizabeth wife OF
Arthur G. Sprapue of st. Johnsbury, I
and Winifred s., who is now the
wife of Arthur f. Howard of Hart
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-09-07
Both lathcr and lotion

Paln,olivc cream is also lotion. For
il contains Palm ard Olive oils. Thus
it gives to the face satin smoothness
when shaved
Note this also. rallro1ive stays moist
ard ioamy 10 minutes 1t does not dry
Up on the face as does the ordinary cream
And more bit is ample fer shave For
Palrnolive ,nulyiples itself in lather $50
t.Ines. A cream so active, as you know,
has never been heard Of before. There's
enough fer !52 havcs in cur CSC size