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Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-12-16
CEINh's STARVING MILLIONS.
iEnnCnSc Number In Northern Prov
!nCCS Encing Death.

!nccS Facing Death.
huFoPe's Starving millions have
htcn enough to give the parlia-
hnentS OF charity pause, but now
comes word that China is scourged
by thc worst famine in 40 years and
calls to humanity for aid. Reduced
ny want, tens of millions in the
northern provinces face death from
munger because they cennS; &c
reached. and others, even II now
assisted, cannot be kept fed until
the June harvest Many instances
OF canniballtSm and wholesale sui
eide arc reported by missionaries
VINO are sending out a general ap-
peal to relieve what the PekinE and
llcntsin Times describes as one OF
the greatest catastrOphes that have
betallen the world. Even the slow
moving Chinese government Is so
alarmed by the peril that it is re-
sorting to drastic measures to sue
cor the stricken peoples. Officials
found guilty of graft are beheaded
out Of hand. is is said: railroad tar
IFS have been raised on condition
that the increase go to the relief
FUNDS, and 20 per cent of their sala-
ries for three months in deducted
from tho incomes of all government
employees. REPORTS made to the
Methodist and Presbyterian boards
OF foreign missions and appealing
letters received from missionaries In
the stricken areas rccite that the
suffering is so widespread that even
oft-smitten Cathay is appalled, by
the immcnsity Of the tragedy.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-12-16
Mrs. \. w. Frayor Dead.

telegram was received BY Mrs f.
W. kimbrell OF Fort Mill last Tuesday
telling OF the death Monday, De
cember 6, OF her mother, Mrs. A. w.
fraVor, in village on Puget sound,
near Olympia, Wash. Mrs. Fravor
had been i'll for some time. but the
seriousness of her condition wfs not
known to Mrs. Kimbrcll. She was
90 years of age and had for years
been member of the PRESBYTERIAN
church in Baldw lnsville. n. C..
where she and Mr.. Fravor lived pri-
or to their removal to Washington
state some time ago. The body was
taken to Baldwinsville for intcrment.
Besides Mrs. Kimbrell. Mrs. Fravor
IS survived by her husband. two
daughters, Mrs. T.. r. Andrews Of
Olympia, Wash. and Mrs. Will Ba-
ker of Baldwinsville. and one son,
Charles III. Fravor OF Baldwinsville.
Mrs. Fravor was well known in Fort
tn her daughter here. and the an
nouncement of her death brought
sorrow to many.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-12-16
HAS BRIGHT PROSPECT.
fdJutant General FavorabIy I'm
pressed With Local Militia Cnit.

Already the prospects of the Fort
Mill National Guard company Is
the best OF any company In the state.
Notwithstanding the fact that the
company was organized only few
weeks ago." Friday said Adjutant
Genera Moore TO The Times. The
company has a live set of officers
Judging from the reports sent in to
my ONCE. added the adjutant gen
eral. and / have been gratihed to
note that the attendance at the
drills has been so good
The membership of the Fort Miis
company is now 9S and therefore
lacks only two OF having rcacneu
the maximum allowed by the feueraf
government. I'VE expect to have
100 members within the next day or
two" said an officer OF the compa-
ny yesterday.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-12-16

night, December 21, by the first and
second grades. The program will
consist of speeches. songs. dialogues,
etc, Of Christmas nature and
promises to be a success. A small
admission to defray expenses and help
improve the school will be charged.
1t is hoped the attendance will be
folk In their first appearance OF this
kind. b. II. s.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-12-16

The Baptist Sunday school will
give an interesting program in con-
nection with the Christmas tree to
be displayed in the church at 3
o'clock Saturday afternoon, Decem-
ber 25. The officers OF the Sunday
school extend n cordial invitation to
the public to attend the exercises.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-12-16

Last Wednesday afternoon at her
home in the upper section OF Fort
Mill. Mrs. Il. NJ. Gross was married
by the Rev. J. b. Black. pastor of
the Fort Mill Presbyterian church.
TO +. w. Andrews. formerly of Fort
Mill. but who had made his home
in Atlanta for some time
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-12-16

Eleven miles were cut from the
distance between Washington and
Atlanta in the reconstruction and
douhlc-traCking of the line of the
southern railway. Beginning January
l passengers between these two cit
les will be given the benefit OF the
decreased mileage
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-12-16

Cotton production for the year is
12.sS.0O0 bales. according to the es-
innate OF the department OF agrt-
cultlre. made public Monday.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-12-16

Three thousand liquor stills were
put out of business in North Carroll
ma last year.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-18
LET FRANCE AID
CHINESE, SAYS
FORMER PREMIER
Nothing to Gain if England
or America Tries TO
Help.

TOXIC, July l1.-FormCr Premier
Paul Painieve Of France who stopped
here on his way from America 20
China was quoted a ( saying as he dis
embarked al Toxic:
The peace Of the world has moth
ing 10 gain from an Americanizcd or
an Anglicized China. Without in
any way meaning 70 offend our
friends or Allies. we feel that 10 the
French belongs the moral obligation
to encourage and develop the intel
lectual, scientific and technical rela-
tions which exist already between
China and France.
France must not fail. NJ this time.
while China, seeking 20 modernize
herself. is calling for intellectual
guides and technical councillors, "a
answer that call. Anything that
fails 10 present French culture "a
China leaves the way open for Ger
man kultur. 10 our hurt"
VI. Painleve said his mission 10
China. which is his destination. had
nothing 10 do with finance. but was
purely educational. scientific and
technical. with the idea of laying n
foundation for more thorough
kT owledge OF the Far East Above
all il was his aim 20 guide toward
France the Chinese who are seeking
a higher education.
His visit is deemed here 70 be i'm
portant in view OF the preparations
already under way in France 10 re-
cesve Chinese students who are in
creasinG in number. project has
been started at Paris by Sen. and
Nine. Hughes lie RouX 20 found a
social club for visiting Chinese.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-18
MYSTERIOUS TUBES
FOUND BY BATHERS
on ATLANTIC COAST

NEW YORK. Aug. Flor the
last two weeks there have been cast
up along the Jersey and Long Is
land shores thousands OF mysterious
phials, filled with a white powder
and Theoretically sealed phials
which little children have found ex-
plOde like miniature bombs when
hurled against a rock
From Seagirt. y. J.. as far north
as COney Island, and Long Beach.
these phials have been washed
ashore and picked up by beach hab-
tues who wove spy" theories about
the little glass tubes until finally the
matter reached the attention OF the
port authorities and men of science.
Then the chemists spoke The
Lhials contained neither explosive
nor poison. neither habit forming
drugs nor one Of rare curative pow
ers. They contained calcium ny
drochlorite. a preparation used dur
ing the war 10 purify water, 10 pro-
teCt man and not TO kill him.
Tho most logical conclusion that
cases containing the water purifier
had been hurled overheard or that
a ship bearing them overseas had
been sunk off this coast, met no
support from army transportation
officials here. The only theory sub
stituted was that mysterious ocean
currents had brought back 10 these
shores after two years, phials lost
In the tOrpedoing Of some transport
on the other side Of the Atlantic
for proof has obtained that sealed
bottles cast overheard from shiI 8
have travelled the world around.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-18
GANIZATION OF
IMMIGRATION BUREAU
ORDERED BY OFFICIAL

WASHINGTON. Aug. 17.-Reor-
ganization OF the immiGra ton bu-
reau was ordered Tuesday by Assis-
tant Secretary Post Of the labor de-
partment, following an investiga-
ton said 10 have disclosed condi-
tions indicating utter disorganiza-
ton Of the service. The shakeup.
It was said at the department. in
cluded not only the office here Of
Commissioner Caminetti but also
the coastal stations and the field
service.
Labor department 0ficials said
the conditions which led TO investi-
cation OF the bureau were of long
standing. The situation was call
cd 10 the attention Of Mr.. Can't
netti. both by Secretary Wilson and
the solicitor Of the labor depart
ment. before whom had been pre-
scented instances which they believ-
ed showed the disordered state OF
the immigration service.
Plans of the department under
its reorganization scheme were not
disclosed
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-18
Comments on Proposal
Made By Lloyd George

on Tuesday. J. 2. Moynihan.
manager OF the Irish Republic
bond drive in Indiana. commented
on the latest proposal Of Lloyd
George TO the Irish Government.
lie said IL was a typical statement
OF the English minister and not
meant 20 bring about any just
peace between the two nations. He
cited the words OF Arthur Griffiths
as a good reply TO the British
premier: II the proposal means
that private conversations" should
take place with English politicians
X has no meaning for the Irish
people. but II the proposal means
that the accredited representatives
OF Britain are ready 10 meet the ac-
credited representatives OF the gov
eminent OF Ireland 20 negotiate a
treaty OF peace between the two
nations the government OF the
Irish Republic will. l believe, &C
eept that proposal"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-18
SOUTH BEND GETS
FASTER SCHEDULE
FOR STREET CARS
Manager Smith Says Improve
ments Will Be Perma-
nent.

The additional cars put in oper-
alton Monday by the Chicago.
South Bend and Northern Indiana
Railway company, on local street
railway lines will not only remain
IN service permanently but the SER
vice throughout the city will be
practically doubled during the
month OF September according TO
the statement made Tuesday night
by r. r. Smith. manager OF the
company,
Ten additional cars will be re-
ceived by the company in Septem-
Der and these will be put into op-
Grafton on the Lincolnway-P Portage.
and North and South side lines be-
tween South Bend and Misha-
waka to handle rush hour crowds.
The improvements now being made
By the company on the Lincoln
way-Portage lines will accommo-
date eight cars on the line at a
single time instead OF the four now
I'm operation.
Move Cars.
The service on the Lincolnway-
Portage lines during rush hours
will be made seven and a half in
stead OF the ) minute service now
in effect, during the early morning
hours while the downtown workers
are using the cars. and again in
the afternoon.
The service on the two Misha-
waka lines will be at 10 minute in
tervals instead OF 10 minute inter-
vals as at present
The innovation made yesterday
by the company In establishing
night service for factory. workers
will be continued and improved
according 10 the manager. The
cars now proceed from the Watch
Co. Singer Manufacturing Co..
Wilson Bros, oliver Chilled Pillow
Works. and other factories over
the various lines 10 the interurban
station where they are distributed
TO the various sections.
The South Michigan street line
is now being operated west on
Washington av. 20 Circle av., on a
ten minute schedule. With the
Washington av. line on a ten min
ute schedule and the cars Of the
Chaplin St, line coming into Wash
ington there is now a FIVE minute
schedule on the avenue between
Michigan st. and Circle av.. and
three minute schedule between
Michigan and Chaplin st.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-18

II the plans now under way terTuin-
ale. There will probably be no limit
10 membership nor TO communities
Mr.. o. Schriver and L. Parkcton
OF Berrien Springs we're in Buchan-
an and Galicn saturday afternoon on
business.
Miss Elsie Nickson Of Indianapolis.
is expecting 10 visit relatives anL
friends the first week in September.
Pearl Schriver has purchased
new auto truck 10 be used in hauling
fruit and farm produce from his
fruit farm to the South Bend mar
kets.
Mr. Herbert Roe, Jr.. is assisting
in the state bank during tne alb
SERGE OF Chas. Lands.
Arthur Morley was in town .Satur-
day, meeting old friends and ac-
quaintances.
The Misses Wanda Babcock ard
Flora Cole left Buchanan for their
homes IN Detroit on saturday morn
ing
News Of the marriage Of Miss
Elizabeth :. Paden, daughter Of Nh
and Mrs. J. T.. Paden. u Nh Dom
aid Dawson OF Kokomo. Ind, reach
ed buchanan Friday noon NJ. ara
Mrs. Dawson are expected TO arrive
here Monday.
Mr.. Fred M. Mover is driving a
new WHY'S knight touring car
Harold stark, agricultural teacher
in tho local high school Is spend
Ing a few days at his home in Lans-
ing.
Mr.. Floyd Smith Of Niles WIS again
in tol-u Friday afternoon ard even
ing.
Archie Morley has just finished Il
course at tho Sweeney AutOJTra ctOr
school at Kansas City, Mis-. and cX-
poets 10 do tractor repairing for
farmers in the vicinity OF Gaiien ard
Three oaks.
Rev T.. T. Rebel Of the Evang-
elical church Of this place was elect
ed president OF the District YounE
the 29th annual convention at Sc
/ tewing. Mich.
The gas situation IN buchanan has
/ been greatly improved during the
| last few days and most Of the pa
irons are now able TO DO without
their gasoline and oil stoves which
they were forced 70 use while the
gas supply was low.
Frederick Di Giacmo, father OF
the local shoe dealer, is here from
New York City for visit with his
son. lie expects 10 go 10 Los An
geles afte- a short stay in Buch-
anan.
A report OF the number Of auto
mobiles on the streets of Buchanan
at the band concert last Wednesday
places the number at 302.
An attendance contest will be held
at the Christian sunday scnool Sun
day morning between the men and
the women. Another Of the same
kind o: contests is being held be
tween the Christian church here and
the Christian church in Benton Har-
Dor.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Best have
moved 10 buchanan from their farm
miles west OF town. For the pres
ent they Will make their home at
Gary's on Days ave.
Mrs VIII Letter and daughter.
Zelma. have left for n . weeks visit
I'm New York CITY ard other eastern
points OF interest.
Mis- Muriel Wolkins is visiting
relatives in Iowa where she will re-
main until school opens here the
first W eek in September.
Work on the new Oak st. bridgt
has been finished and the bridge
is open 10 traffic.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arnold L. Webb will
leave the early part of next week
for a trip TO Niagara Falls and Buff
faio. y. Y.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-18
Plan FOR TRANSFER
OF OFFICE COMPLETE

MEXTCALLT. Lower California.
AUG. 17-Arrangements for transfer
OF the governorship OF the north
ern district OF Lower California
from Estaban Cantu. who has been
In revolt for the past three weeks.
10 Gen. Luis NJ. Salazar. Wednes-
day virtually were completed Tues
day night.
Gov Cantu Tuesday authorized
the statement that Gen. Salazar
would succeed him in the COVER
norship Wednesday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-18
OLIVE CHAPEL

The Ladies' Aid Society will serve
dinner at the Public Sale Of Mr..
Eddie Graves. Saturday, Aug. 81.
The "Nips" Of the Sunday school
will entertain the ''Tucks" 10 an
ice-cream social Thursday night,
Aug. 10. The social will he held
in the new barn just recently cree
ted by Willie HoOten and every
body is cordially invited TO attend.
Mrs. Virgil Rodgers and children
visited Mrs. Ralph Bennitt at New
Carlisle. Wednesday.
Thirty five members of the
Christian church at New Carlisle.
and their minister, Rev. Truland.
attended church here Sunday
morning. Misses Ruth and Olga
Miller OF Chicago. and Mich Rodg-
ers. Ira Bennitt, Jerry Runnels.
and VIII Hooten Of Olive Chapel.
furnished special music.
The annual reunion OF the Rem
nit and Vanduze families which
was held at Hudson Lake, Saturday
was well attended. One hundred
and twenty-five members were
present and all had very pleas
ant day. Mrs. Abigail Vanduzen OF
Winterset. Ia. was presented with
a pretty willow sewing basket as
the oldest member present.
Carr Rodgers is suffering with
an infection in his right hand
Mr. and Mrs Mich Rodgers and
children were the Sunday guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ferda Jones.
Mr.. and Mrs Ira Bennitt errer-
tanned thirty-hve guests at dinner
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs John Clark OF New
Carlisle and Mrs. Ella Hooten OF
this place were the Sunday guests
OF Mr.. and Mrs. George Jones.
Little Mary Ellen Runnels. OF
New Carlisle is spending a week
with her aunt. Mrs. Oscar Hooten
Mr.. and Mrs. Jerry Runnels and
children were the Sunday guests OF
Rev. and Mrs. Stewart.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pat Bennitt enter
tanned fifty guests at a SUMPTION.
dinner Sunday. The occasion wa.
in honor Of the latter's brother
Jessie Lauver OF Buchanan. Mich
who was married Saturday. 10 Mis-,
Dimple Triukle. also OF Buchanan
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-18

(CONTINU Ed FROM PAGE On FL
lies scattered" said the democratic
candidate. The would destroy that
pact (the league) and enter into a
new covenant"
Pcrfidious Act.
Declaring that "a perfectly perfid-
ious act" Gov. Cox said he stood at
the head of a great army of dem
Ocrats and Independents that oppose
the army of reaction"
"I give you this assurance that
this dishonorable deed will not be
peri etrRted, first, because Warren
G.. Harding will not have a chance
10 do II and second that I will not
insult two million American soldiers
by doing it myself"
Sen. Harding, the governor added,
proposes that after making a sep
arate peace with Germany he would
assemble the conscience Of the
world and present an entirely new
relationship"
Assuming even that a separate
peace could be made" Gov. Cox de-
clared. Il believe the government Of
the United States would be so un-
worthy that none Of the other ma
tions would have any thing TO do
with US"
Gov. Cox said he was Indebted 70
the opposition for furnishing the
campaign issues.
Weighs Records.
During his address the governor
weighed the records of himself and
Sen Harding in Ohio. especially in
the fight for a new state constitu-
ton. Praising the results OF the
constitution, Gov. Cox said Sen
Harding was aligned with the "reac-
tionaries' opposing II and publish
ed a free newspaper of opposition.
The governor urged that judgment
be passed on performances and not
words"
Gov. Cox's next address will be
made next Thursday night at South
Bend, before the state democratic
editors and association.
Launch Campaign.
The democratic campaign purpos-
ing 70 carry Ohio for Cox and Roose-
Welt and elect the democratic state
ticket was formally launched here
Tuesday at the party's state conven-
ton.
The convention adopted a rlat-
form pledging the party, il returned
10 power in the state. TO rigid econ
law. a more equitable distribution
of taxes 1t also heard addresses by
Gov. Cox, Secretary Of War Baker.
Sen. Pomerene and A. Y. Donahey,
gubernatorial candidate, in addition
10 the keynote speech by VI. a.
Daugherty OF Lancaster and select
ed "a candidates for presidential
electors.
The keynote speech Of NJ. A.
DauEherty was replete with lauda q
tons OF the democratic national and
state administrations and criticisms
OF republican leaders and that
party's presidential candidate He
repeatedly referred 10 Sen. Harding
rs the "Newberry candidate" AMI
the Chicago convention as the "%ew-
berry convention"
Will Keep Faith.
Mr.. Daugherty said "Ohio democ-
racy will keep faith with the nation
al democracy just as the national
democracy has kept faith with the
rest OF the world"
Referring 10 Pres't Wilson as "the
greatest statesman Of the world
the crowd shouted its ar proval when
he declared the League Of Nations
transcends the Magma Charta; up
holds the constitution; visualizes the
Sermon on the Mount, and bows
only with reverence TO the cross"
Secretary Baker was given ire
mendous ovation as he stepped "a
the platform. He drew repeated ap-
plause in n militant championing
Of the League OF Nations.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-18
MRS. MARIAN WALDO.

The body OF Mrs. Marian Waldo.
Of Kankakee. Ill. who died Mon
day afternoon will arrive in South
Bend at 12:35 o'clock Thursday via
the New York Central lines. Burial
will follow Immediately in the City
cemetery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-18
The Firenlen Thought
The Sugar y as Afire

While the majority OF people are
saving and putting forth strenuous
efforts % secure an ample sugar
supply the Weber Candy factory
has Il 70 burn. That IS. their sup
ply Is not so large that they do not
know what disposition 20 make Of
Il While some Of the candy max
ers were browning sugar Tuesday af-
ternoon some OF the sugar became
ignited and caused considerable
smoke.
Seeing the smoke coming from
the factory which is near the Cen
tral Fire station the fremen were
soon on the Job but found that
their services We're not needed.
There was no damage, caused.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-18
FOREST FIRES ASSUME
SERIOUS PROPORTIONS
IN PACIFIC NORTHWEST

SAN FRANCISCO. Calf. Aug.
17.-Forest fires have assumed ser
ious proportions in northern Calf
fornia, the Pacific northwest and
parts OF Montana.
In Washington more than 500
men are lighting a fire which broke
out last Thursday near Enumclaw.
and another FIRE is n --0cing the
main line Of the Chicago. Milwau-
kee and ST Paul railroad.
Brisk winds are tanning fires on
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-18

the Lassen ana Trinity National
forests In northern California ara
several hundred men 50 far have
been unable % check them
Four large uncontrolled fires are
burning on tho F'Iathead uatio-a~
forest IN Montana
In Pen d'Oreilie county Wash
ingtou. forest fires are burning
ranch houses and school buildings
and farmers are moving their
household goods
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-18

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE1
\ general alarm was turned in as
soon as the firemen arrived
The fire was confined 10 the huge
shed which Is used for storing We
necred wood out of which sewing
machine cabinets ase made.
This lumber. specially prepared.
has a high value, and the melting
veneer proved good food for the
flames
Thousands Of vest side folks at
tracted by an Illuminated sky Wis
tied the fire. but we're kept in good
order and away from danger by a
squad Of policemen detached 20 the
fire
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-18
FAIL TO ACT ON
SUFFRAGE ISSUE
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.)
ton which burst the program Of
ratification forces asunder. The
roll call which followed closed the
case.
Suffrage leaders attributed their
defeat to senators who were unable
10 dets:mint the course which their
constituents would have them take.
There were half duI..r, votes which
neither side had been able 10 CON-
nit unreservedly Their opportun-
ity came TO avoid declaration at this
time by voting TO postI one action
until after the coming election into
which the question has now been
thrown as a state issue. il was said.
Anti-suffragists marched from
the old state house in victorious pro-
cesSion. AS they left the senate
chamber they were shouting: Wen
beat II again in November"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-18
DEATHS
ItAzEL louise WNGNIR.

Hazel Louise Wagner, infant
daughter OF Mr.. and Airs Aiber;
Wagner Maple Grove road. died
Tuesday n. orinng AT o'clocl, fol-
lowing n three DAYS illness. She is
survived by the following brothers
md sisters. Adam. Albert John
Paul. Robert. Edith. and kathryn
The funeral Will be- held from tho
home Rev. Poler will nfficiate
Burial will be in the I.akCSiIe GENE
terry.