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Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-05
BAKER ASKS GOVERNORS TO
AID IN RECRUITING DRIVE.

Washington Secretary Baker has
addressed letter to the governor Of
each state requesting his. official CO
operation in the nationwide recruiting
drive to be 'inaugurated- by the war de-
partment and to be intensified during
the week Of February % to 20. which
is to be made national enlistment
week. The governors were asked TO
issue proclamations calling the atten-
ton OF their, citizens to the import
ance OF the advantages offered.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-05
Lamars Ruildina Boom

Lamar-Several stores and half a
dozen or more residences are under
construction here now to meet, in part.
the growing demand for homes and
business houses brought about by the
rapid growth OF the town. Never in
the history OF Lamar has the outlook
for business been as bright as now.
showing gains last year over previous
years and are anticipating an even
bigger business this year.
An enormous tobacco warehouse ID
soon to be erected here to supplant
the two in use at present.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-05
0RANGtBuHG pAcMNG PLANT.
Packing House Industry, Dormant For
Last Year to Resume Operations
on or About First Of September.

Orangeburg.- are now
being perfected whereby the Orange
burg Packing house will be again
operated. 1t will be remembered that
about one year ago the Oranegburg
packing company failed. The stock
holders lost all their investment and
the secured creditors. consisting Of all
the banks Of Orangeburg, some OF Or
angeburg county, two in Columbia and
ons ;R Cihssrriies.en purchased the plant
at an auction sale. Overtures to the
large packers to purchase the plant
ended in failure and for time 1t
seemed as II the plant could not be
disposed Of for anything near coming
out for the banks.
A proposition is now offered by a
successful independent packing COM
pany and successful business men to
take over the Orangeburg plant and
run it in connection with the success
ful plant. Practically all Of the banks
have agreed to the new proposition
and very probably Just as soon as the
other bank officials can meet, all will
agree. The news that this packing
plant will be in operation by next Sep
tember is good news. Also, the new
concern prposes to locate hog buyer
at Orangeburg in the newt month, so
as to assure market for hogs in the
very near future.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-05
GLASS WRITES ADVISING THE
VIRGINIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Washington.--On. the eve of his TAX.
ing leave OF. the presidents official
family. and, simultaneously, on his
taking his seat as a member Of the
United States senate, Secretary of the
Treasury Carter Glass, writes Sena.
tor ]. w .Mapp. OF the Virginia Gen
erai Assembly, advocating the rati-
fication OF the Susan B. Anthony
amendment now before, that body.
= Secretary Glass points, out the wis.
dom Of granting woman suffrage.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-05
BILL HAS
BEEN FINALLY REPORTED

. Washington-Carrying s31.00o,e0O
approximately $7.ooo,OoO less than the
departments estimates, the annual
agricultural appropriation bill was or
dered favorably reported to the house
by the agricultural committee. The
total is 100000 less than the appro-
priation for this year. -
A new provision authorizing collec.
tion of fees for grazing privileges on
public domains. which is expected to
produce approximately $4,000, 900 was
included In the bill.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-05
WINNERS or THREE RHODES
SCHOLARSHIPS ANNOUNCED

washington,-Robe P. Hamilton.
Jr. University OF Virginia graduate,
charlottesville Va; Paul Robinson
Norton. Princeton. N. j., and Theo, S.
Wilder, "oberlin College graduate. 49,
rs East Tweniy-fourth street. Cleve-
land. Ohio. have been selected as the
three Rhodes scholars at large, al
lotted to the United States by the
Rhodes trustees because Of the un-
precedented competition for ca scho-
lerships. I.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-05
UNITED STATES SENT THIRD
LARGEST NUMBER MEN TO WAR

London.-The United States msda
the third largest contribution in fight
ing forces during the war. Approximate
ly 100000 men. according to figures
compiled by British statisticians.
france headed the list, while Great
britain came second with grand to.
tai OF S.654,467.
The ration strength of the Ameri-
can army in France on armistice day,
that Is. the total number fed from
army socks is placed at 1,s24,0Oo.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-05
5000 CHINESE COOLIES ARE
HELD PENpiNGs EXAMINATION.

Halifax, N. S.-Three thousand Chi
nese coolies bound home from France
are being held on board the steamer
Minnekshda here until the military
authorities and the chief health offi-
GER Of the port settle their dispute
as to whether the iilness OF some of
them is infuenza or colds.
< A. train load which started for the
.weat asday or SO ago. was brought
back when 81 was found that two
coolies had high fever.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-05
DENIES THAT BRITAIN
SEEKS FURTHER LOANS

Washington. - Positive assertion
that the British government does not
plan to seek further loans in the
United States but on the contrary is
desirous OF reducing the obligations
1t already has incurred here is includ-
ed in statement from London trans
mitted to Secretary Glass through r.
C. Lindsay. British charge d'affairsN
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-05
s. c. SECURES THE
NEXT cATTLEMEN's CONVENTION

montgomery, Ala.-The Southern
association at the closing
session OF the eighth annual conven-
ton here adopted resolutions condemn
ing the Kendrick.Kenyon bill regulai-
Ing the packing industry. Copies Of
the resolution will be sent to the SEN
ators and representatives OF each
state In the association.
Columbia. g. CO. secured the 1921
convention, winning over Savannah.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-05
Rural School Examln.r

Columbia.-Miss Louise e.. Bishop,
psychologist. has been appointed to
examine children in the Richland
county rural schools who are either
physically. morally or mentally defec-
tive. Miss Bishop was selected by
the county board OF education and
she will be In her office on the tenth
floor OF the Palmetto National bank
building on the first Monday In each
month to examine children.
The county board will issue in.
strnctions to trustees. principals and
teachers to givo the pupils. ~
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-05
ITALIAN MARRIAGE ANNuLLEp
BECAUSE 1T WAS CHILDIEss

Milan.-The annnulment of a mar
riage has been obtained here solely on
the grounds that 1t was childless. This
decision is expected to be followed by
numerous applications for the annul-
inent on similar grounds. for there is
no divorce in Italy.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-05
RUSSIAN RED COMMISSION IS
EMPOWERED TO 90 BUSINESS.

Paris.-The Russian cooperative
headquarters. at Paris has received
authorization from the soviet govern
ment to transact business with for
eignScountries. - s
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-05
THE WOOL MARKET, NOW FAST
APPROACHING PRE-WAR BASIS.

New York.--The wool market is
rapidly approaching normal, pre-war
basis, and manufacturers demands for
raw wool will be met in full soon. ac-
cording to Arthur Williams, federal
food administrator, who conferred
with representatives OF the American
Woolen association here.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-05
CONTROL OF RAILROADS COST
GOVERNMENT $7oo, o,oo0, 900

Washington.-oper OF the rail-
roads, Pullman lines, express COM
panies and waterways, unified under
federal control has cost the nation ap-
proximately 100000, 900. according to
official calculation since they were
taken:over two years ago.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-05
NEW PRESIDENT OF ECUADOR
IS TO VISIT UNITED STATES.

Quayaquil, Eucador, - Jose Luis
Tamayou, who recently was elected
president OF the republic, will start on
visit to the United States within
three months.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-05
COL. GRAVES ADDRESSES
THE FORESTRY CONGRESS-

New Orleans.-Acquisition by the
government OF extensive additional
areas Of forest lands to be handled
permanently in the interests OF the
public was the feature of proposed
new forestry policy for the nation ad-
vocated by. Colonel H. S. Graves. chief
of the United States Forest service,
before the days session Of the South
ern Forestry congress here.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-05
MExIcANS MAKE PRISONERS
OF TWO AMERICAN AVIAToRs

McAllen, Texas.-Two army avia-
tors, Lieutenant e. f. nagis, and G.
e. Grimes. carrying a military mes
sage from Fort Brown. Texas, to
Nogales, Ariz, were forced to make a
landing in Mexico, 80 miles south of
Zapata, Texas, and are being held by
Mexicans.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-05
GOVERNMENT OF JAMAICA MAY
TAKE LIQUOR UNDER CONTROL

Kingston. Jamaica.-The govern
ment is considering a proposal to put
the liquor traffic under state control.
There are numerous American tour
lists in the island now. the rush being
said to be due partly to prohibition in
the United States.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-05
ExcoMMuNIcATIoN is FATE
OF BOHEMIAN REEORMISTS.

Rome.-The holy see has decided to
ex-communicate the Bohemian reform
ist priests who are separating from
the vatican and forming Czecho-
Slovak national church.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-05
LAST OF MORMON PIONEERS
GATHERED TO HIS FATHERS

Salt Lake City-Williain c. A
Smoot, last of the band of pioneers
which reached the valley of Salt Lake
July "a. 1S47. with Brigham Young,
died here at the age of 80.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-05

Columbia.-Floating OF a $500, 900
bond issue to be backed by the city or
Columbia and Richland county for the
purpose Of putting the Columbia hos
pital on sound financial basis and
to allow the institution to expand be-
yond its present limited capacity will
likely be accomplished by city council
and the county delegation II plans
outlined at meeting OF these two
bodies. the board OF trustees OF the
hospital and interested citizens are
adopted
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-05
LECTURE TOUR Is CUT
SHORT BY ATTACK OF ILLNESS

worcester. Mass.-Sergeant Alvin
G. York, the world wars greatest in.
dividual hero. who is touring the Uni
tea States In behalf Of the Alvin G.
york foundation to found and main
tain a school in the mountain section
or the south. was forced to cancel his
tour indefinitely owing to an attack of
appendicitis.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-05
WAR RISK INSURANCE MAY BE
RENEWED BY DATE OF JULY I

Washington.-Former service men
may reinstate their war risk term in
surance at any time before July /, 1920
under new ruling Of the bureau Of
war risk insurance announced by Di-
rector Cholmeley Jones.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-05
ITALIAN SOLDIERS cLAsHED
WITH SLAv-GERMAN SAILORS

Rome.-Italian soldiers clashed with
Slav and German sailors on board the
steamer Africa Of the Trieste-Lloyd
line at Songapjore recently when one
OF the sailors cried Down with
Italy according to report to The
Messaggero.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-05
CHEROKEE INDIANS ELECT
IA TosoWN THEIR OWN HOMES

Ashsvfile. The. Cherokee Indians.
the tribe OF which is located In North
iCarolin& 'ates to give up their social
ttstic system OF land ownership and be-
GONE owners oftheir own home in fee
simple, according to statements
sbrought here from the officers OF the
tribe, which numbers nearly 5000
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-05
HERBERT HoovER's NAME
ON DEMOCRATIC BALLOT

Lansing. Authorizations to place
the name of Herbert Hoover on the
democratic ballot at the presidential
preference primary April 5. were re-
ceiyed by the secretary OF state.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-05
PROVES FATAL
IN MANY CHICAGO CASES.

.Chicago.-Deaths from influenza
the epidemic January 15 totalled. L.
66S. During the same period 26,SS8
cases of the disease were reported.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-05
COUNCIL OF AMBASSADORS
APPROVE ESExrRApiTIoN LIST.

Paris,-The list Of German subjects
whose extradition is demanded by the
allies was finally approved by the
Council of Ambassadors. The council
also approved the terms of the note to
accompany the list.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-05
WAsHlNGToN's GREAT NEPHEW
DIED OF, FLU AT. WASHINGTON.

: Washington. -. Lawrence Washing
ton. great nephew Of George Washing
ton; died Of influenza here. He was
born at Mount Vernon in 1856 and for
the last i25 years had been employed at
the library OF congress. -
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-05
OF PUBLIC
MONEY ARE TO BE REDUCED

Washington-Dras reduction in
the number Of national. banks desig.
mated as government repositories is
being made by the treasury. depart
ment with the result that less than
400 of the 1881 such institutions hold
ing federal funds on June 80. 1918, are
expected to survive the pruning knife.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-05

WinnsborocJohn Nelson, a mem
Der OF the police force, died here
LON injuries received from a falling
limb. He was only a few doors from
his home when large limb fell and
struck him on the head. causing
fracture Of the skull. With the as
sistance OF passerby. he was able
to walk to a drug store in the next
block, and at first was able to talk.
He soon lost consciousness and died
few hours dater
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-05
KoLcHAK MAKES HIS ESCAPE
FROM THE BolSHEvlkl HORDE

Honolulu. T. H.-Admiral Kolchak
is reported to have escaped from the
bolsheviki and to be ip hiding in Man.
churia. according to Toxic dispatch
to the Japanese newspaper Nippi Jill
here.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-05
ROOSEVELT TAKES PLACE ON
WOOD CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE.

Chicago.-Theodore Roosevelt has
accepted a place on the Leonard Wood
national campaign committee, 1t was
announced at Wood headquarters.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-05
CHICAGO SALOON KEEPERS
LEAVE THAT CITY FOR CUBA.

Chicago.-Departing at the, rate of
300 a day, former Chicago saloon
keepers and bar tenders are going to
Cuba. according to Joseph Pepper, in.
ternal revenue deputy collector
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-05

Columbia, Meeting in Carpenters
hall street car conductors and motor
man. employees OF the Columbia Rail-
way. Gas and Electric company decid-
ed to suspend work" until an agree
ment can be reached. The strike be-
comes effective Immediately.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-05
Unsettled Car Strike

Columbia.-For the fifth consecutive
day Columbia was without street car
service and the strike of employees OF
the system which has effected com.
plete tie-up seem no nearer an end
than whe nit began.
The company has made no effort to
operate its cars allowing them to re-
main in car barns.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-05

York.-As precautionary measure
a9a'nst general outbreak of in
nuenZa. a number of cases OF which
have developed within the past few
days. the city schools have suspended
exercises for a week, the picture
shows have been closed and public
gatherings banned.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-05
SO INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF y
ssTHE WORLD ARE CONVICTED

Tacoma, Washn.-A jury trying
thirty-six alleged Industrial Workers OF
sydicalism, returned cerdict of
guilty after being out IS hours Z -
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-05

York.-Claiming that their par. Of
the county has not been given It's
share Of chaingans dabor, representa-
tive citizens Of Broad River and Bull
locks Creek townships have asked
the York delegation to the general as
sembly to enact legislation that
would provide for a countrywide levy
OF two mills TO be used for road build
ing in their townships exclusively.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-05

Observation-Disclosures wood alcohol
Nictom has passed away here. color
ed laborer, 4S years old dying at Rop-
er hospital from the effects OF drink
ing this poison as whiskey substi-
tute. He is the fourth to die locally
from this brand of beverage, In the
past three months.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-05

st. Matthews.-The friends Of Con-
gressman e. c. Mann are pleased to
learn that he is resting we'll in the
hospital at Orangeburg. where he Is
suffering from an attack of influenza.
Mr.. Mann returned home from Wash
inston on sick leave and was at first
thought to be seriously ill.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-05

DR.. Allen Fort, pastor OF the First
Baptist church OF Nashville, has been
called by the First Baptist church of
Columbia to be its pastor.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-05

Columbia,-H. w. Powell of the
Powell Paving & Constructing COM
pany has Just returned from Green's
boro, N. c., where he secured the con-
tract for building approximately eight
miles Of 16 foot concrete road in Ala
nance county, near Burlington. The
road is to be Of standard type and
will cost s3.37 per square yard for the
pavement without grading.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-05

Beaufort-Day electric current.
which was discontinued inA Beaufort
early in December due to a shortage
of coal. was resumed and from now on.
according to a statement from City
Manager Pollitzer. this city will con-
tinue with the use Of electric current
for "a hours each day.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-05

Washington Especially = Congress
man Byrnes of South Carolina has
just saved an item OF $4,000 for
Greenville. This money will go for
the improvement of the hospital at
Camp Seviar to be under the control
of the United States public health SER
vice.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-05

Charleston.-One hundred and "a
cases of flue have been officially re-
ported in this city, mostly of mild
type. Special precautions have been
ordered to be taken by street car,
theater and school authorities.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-05
SCHOOL EXPANSION
BEING MAPPED OUT
CHESTER WiDE-AwAkE ON THE
SUBJECT OF EXTENSION OF
IT'S SCHOOL FACILITIES.
BETTER TEACHERS SALARIES
Legislature to BE Asked to Empower
tho District to Float an Issue OF
$4,000 In Bonds.
81. ~ Per Year

Chester.-An elaborate program In
Deing mapped out for the extensive
expansion OF the Chester public
schools.
Among the things 1t calls for is the
erection OF new building for the
white pupils on the College street
school grounds, and the construction
OF building at Jetersville. negro
settlement on the western edge of the
city, which will be used for the negro
pupils. Better salaries for teachers
occupies a prominent part OF the
porgram and sufficient funds to take
care Of the other operating ,Ncosts
which are constantly advancing all of
the time. All the present buildings
will be thoroughly repaired.
The Chester county legislature del
egation will be asked to secure the
passage OF the legislation necessary
to empower the district to issue $5O,-
600 in bonds, II so much be neces-
sary, to make the foregoing improve
ments and help in carrying out the
program OF expansion and improve
ments and the increase OF the special
tax to the number OF mills that may
be necessary to make the schools of
Chester 100 per cent efficient.
Two committees will have charge
OF all the details in connection with
the building and betterment cam
paign.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-05

Washington tSpeciaI. I.)-Senator e.
d. Smith is down with a mild attack
OF influenza and 1t may be several
days before he will be able to leave
his hotel and resume his duties at the
capitol.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-05

Spartanburg. The Spartanburs
chamber Of commerce will be repre-
sented at the conference with the
senate committee, hearing the pro-.
test Of Eastern railroads and port
cities against the rates recently es-
tablished by the railroad administra-
tiop between the West and South At
lsntic port cities, by John Gary
Evans
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-05

Columbia,-With IL Virginia alleg-
ed deserters in tow, Glenn Young,
famous hunter Of deserters and draft
evaders, arrived in Columbia and
took his prisoners to Camp Jackson
where they were turned over to the
military authorities. All OF the cap
tured men are from Virginia.
The Washington times., 1920-07-29
YACHTS WORK ENDED,
THEY LEAVE HARBOR
Great Chorus of Whistles for Reso-
lutte as She Moves to Island
MOOrings.

NEW YORK, July pa great
chorus of whistles from river craft
and factories shrieked hearty greet
ing yesterday to the Rssolute, victor
in the international yacht races, as
the cup defender passed up the East
river to her moorings at City Island.
After a short stay at that place,
the New York Yacht Club officials
said the sloop will be taken to Bris-
tol, r. J., and dismantled.
The Shamrock w left Sandy Hook
shortly after noon and went to an
anchorage in the Hudson river. Her
crew accompanied the yacht in the
Killarney, which has been their home
during the regatta. The challenger
was still flying her little green flag.
and passing steamers saluted her
with almost continuous whistling as
she passed up the harbor.
Sir Thomas Upton said yesterday
trat he had not made up his mind
what he would do with the racer and
the trial boat, the twenty-three-m
Shamrock. 1t is understood that he
has received offers for both yachts
from Americans.
The crew of the challenger will be
sent home on the first available ship
he said, adding: "Those boys have
wives and little ones whom they are
anxious to see"
The Washington times., 1920-07-29
CRANDALL'S.

Today and tomorrow Crandall's
will present as the foremost
attraction OF it's bill OF photo
plays the Cecil b. De Mile
superproduction, We Can't Have
Everything. in which the leading
roles are portrayed by Elliott Dexter
and Wanda Hawley. The supple
mentary feature will be THE Home
Stretch comedy in which Snub
Pollard Is starred. On Saturday only,
william S. Hart will be the pictured
star in his most unique character in
John Petticoats," with Mack Sem
nett's Ladies First" the supplement
tary Offering.
The Washington times., 1920-07-29
STRAND,

Judging from all advance state
nents, an exceptionally strong bill
will mark the present. tion at the
strand next week, beginning Mon
day.
AS a headline number the Beatrice
Morelle Sextette will be in seen in "A
Study in Royal Blue" offering popu-
lar instrumental and song selections.
As a second feature number. Harry
Brooks and company, assisted by
Katharine Clinton. will present a
comedy dramatic piaylet, entitled
The Old Minstrel Man
Others appearing will be Paui and
Pauline in an aerial novelty; Eugene
Emmett, the Irish minstrel. and Me
man and Harris.
The photoplay feature for the week.
presented at all shows. will offer
rheda Bara in Kathleen Mavour-
leen.' William Fox production.
Short Aim subjects and orchestral
numbers will complete the showing.