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Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-26
GENERAL INCREASE
STATE LIVE STOCK
AVERAGE GAIN OF THREE PER
CENT IS SHOWN IN MULES,
HORSES. COWS AND HOGS.
DECREASE APPEARS IN SHEEP
Total Estimated Value az Exhibited
In Report by Field Agent Hare, 10
In Round Numbers, 12,642,o00.

Saluda.-The annual live stock -.
port for South Carolina issued By 3.
B. Hare, field agent Of the bureau Of
crop estimates, United States depart
ment OF agriculture. shows an increase
Of per cent in the number OF mules
in the state as compared with last
year. 4 per cent increase in number
Of milch cows. 2 per cent in other cat.
tie. and per cent in number Of swine,
there being the same number OF horses
as last year and a decrease in number
Of sheep from $4,000 January 1, 1919
to $1,000 January 1, 1920. li
The total number of horses on jan
nary 1. is estimated in round numbers
at $4,000. mules 100000, cattle. includ-
ing milch cows 100000. swine 1885,
900. The total value Of horses ,is
placed at s14,400,OO0. mules $47,642,-
900, cattle, including mich cows $27,-
100000 and swine s23 1900 600 The es-
timated value Of all live stock on Jam
uary l. was $l12.542,0O0 as against
S101,300,000 January /, 1919 and $780,
oi5,000 January 1, 1918.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-26
PLATFORM
IS TO BE DRAFTED
A NOTICE WILL BE SERVED ON
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES
TO SHOW THEIR coEoRs.
BARRETT HEADS COMMITTEE
Petition Congress to Increase Maxl-
mum Loan Under Farm Ioan BilI
From $4,000 to $4,000.

Washington. With the apoint-
ment or committee OF seven promin-
ent farm organization leaders to draw
up PLATFORM" the American farmer.
as represented In the national board
OF farm organizations. served notice
on present and prospective presiden-
tial candidates that he is determined
to participate actively in the ceming
campaign.
The platform will comprise cues
tions designed to bring out unrlis.
takably the attitude of each ca;,ii.
date upon matters which agricultur,sts
consider OF paramount Importance.
c. s. Barrett, of Georgia, president
OF the National Farmers union. was
named as chairman OF the commit
tee.
The conference adopted resolutions
asking the early appointment of an
American delegate to the Interna-
tional Institute of Agricultur at
Rome to succeed the late David Lubln.
approved the Caper-Harsman bill re-
storing to- farmers the right of col
lective buying and selling; express
ed confidence in the federal trade
commission in connection with the
imminent invetigation 'of that body,
and petitioned Congress to amend the
farm loan act to increase the maxi
mum loan from $4,000 to s25.Oo0.I
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-26
EScHANEL LIKE Mr.. WILSON,
BELIEVES 13 Is LUCKY NUMBER

Paris.-Another famous statesman
has come forward to keep President
Wilson company In claiming that 13
Is lucky number. He is M. Deschanel
newly elected chief executive Of
France. Just after the election, M.
Deschapel remarked:
2 my life is simplicity itself. I was
oorn on the 18th; was married on
the 18th, and 1t was on the 18th that
the chamber declared me candidate
for the presidency"
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-26
$6,e1o,00o WAS BID FOR
SEVEN WORTHLESS SHIPS

Washington.--Bids amounting to
$6.S10.000 were received by the ship.
ping board for seven former German
ships over twenty years old.
Mr.. Stevens explained that the
boards policy was to charge off five
per cent year for depreciation and
that the board. therefore, had held
that ships twenty years old or more
were worthless. AS matter OF fact.
he said. the seven ships he referred
to were easily worth $10,000,00O.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-26
PROGRESS ON PEACE TREATY
so FAR AMOUNTS TO NOTHING

Washin ngton-Progress in the peace
treaty ratification fight was not WIS.,
ible after two days of vigorous de.
bate, since the pact was brought
back from committee to the floor OF
the senate.
In fact. the situation apparently was
so muddled that even the most ard
ent ratificationists seemed disheart-
ened over the prospects OF settlement,
although others professed to see a
way out Of the wilderness.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-26
TO BE NO RATE REDUCTIONS
Rates Of Carriage az Well as Wages
Of Operatives Are Sought TO DO
Stabilized In the New Bill.

Washington.-Wages established by
the railroad administration during the
war would continue In effect until
September 1. endsr the railroad re-
organization biz. the conference re-
port on which was presented in the
house and senate.
Under the wage provision, pay Of
railroad workers would be stabilized
at the present levels for six months
after the rail properties are returned
to private control and operation. The
bilize rates for the same time. pro-
viding that. prior to September 1. no
rates may be reduced unless approval
or the Interstate commerce commits
sion is obtained
|. The restriction on wage increases
was looked upon with special inter-
est by members Of Congress, railroad
the recent demands Of the more than
100000 railroad workers for an ad.
vance in pay.
In the belief that a wage commits
sion would be empowered to take up
their demands, the fourteen railroads
union heads have called a conference
to be held here to discuss the policy
to be adopted in dealing with such a
commission. To ascertain II the rail-
road executives would agree to turn
ing over the wage controversy to such
a commission. Director General Hines
has requested committee OF railroad
officials to confer with him here.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-26
McADoo OBJECTS TO PLACING
NAME ON PRIMARY BALLOTS

New York.--W. G. McAdoo announc-
ed that he would not permit his name
to be used on presidential primary
ballots in the various states and that
he advocated the sending OF unin-
structed delegates to the Democratic
national convention. The former Sec
retary of the treasury said he believ-
ed the highest constructive aeader-
ship can best be obtained II the ra-
tionai interest "is not submerged in
contest OF individual candidates.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-26
FINGER PRINTS NECESSARY
TO PREVENT CHECK FORGING

Observation-Disclosures OF successful
pay check forgeries in the navy were
reduced to a minimum when the de-
partment ordered that the indorser
of every such check must place the i'm
preston Of the four fingers Of his right
hand on the back thereof before 1t will
be cashed. AS record of the finger
prints Of every man in the service is
kept 1t will practically be impossible
under the order for forger to escape
Identification. =
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-26
REciPRocATIoN OF ARRESTS
BY THE POLES AND UKRANIANs

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. fte fcrhmer rdl
Warsaw Members of the former
Ukrainian government have been DR.
rested by Polish military authorities.
who accuse former Premier Mazeppa
and others with political cooperation
withthe bolshevlki. according to a
Lemberg dispatch. At the same time
Ukrainian government banks at KEN.
eniev and Podolsk were taken over by
the Poles. who contend the banks n.
nanced propaganda against Poland
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-26
THE AoRiATic CONTROVERSY
is SOON TO BE PUBLISHED.

Washington.-The notes exchanged
between the United States and the
entente powers on the Adriatic cues
tion will be made public by President
Wilson within few days, It was stat
ed. The publication. 1t is understood,
will be made with the consent of the
foreign governments.
1t Is expected that the notes will be
given to the public as soon as .he
presidents latest reply to the entecte
premiers is delivered.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-26
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
Is PLANNED ON AGRICULTURE

Neutrality-suspicious. for an interna-
tional conference on agriculture were
revived at the meeting Of the Ma
tional board Of Farm Organizations
at which more than thirty agricultural
bodies were represented.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-26
GOVERNMENT IS
REPORTED TO HAVE FALLEN.

Rome-Kiamil Ell Bassau. an AL
banian leader. and the bishop Of
Scutari have proclaimed the fall of
the provisional government and de.
clared themselves regents Of the AL
banian throne.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-26

Andrews.-There are still a great
many cases Of influenza here. The
schools and churches haSe been clos
ed for two weeks, and there Is no pros
pect Of their being opened. In some
instances there are whole families Ill.
One family Of eight are all down, and
another family OF seven are all down
except one. little boy. There have
been only two or three cases Of penu-
monia. and only one death. IL is hop
ed that the peak has been reached.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-26
COMPROMISE EscH-cUMMiNs
RAILROAD BILL IS PASSED

Washington-The compromise Esch-
Cummins railroad bill was approved
by the house. which adopted the con-
ference report after four hours debate.
The house adopted the conference
report by vote of 249 to 15O-a clean
margin OF 90 woes.
Chairman Esch declared that the
railroads would be handed back to
their owners on March 1. regardless
of whether Congress enacted legisla-
tion.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-26
viii Open Municipal store.

Columbia.-Mayor Blalock has wired
an order to army authorities at Char
hston for solid carload OF canned
tacon. The meat will be sold to Co
lumbia householders.
The city authorities will sell the
breakfast bacon packed in IL pound
cans at $2.75 per can. The goods are
standard and were purchased by the
government for service to soldiers.
The city sold carload OF bacon last
December and Coiumbians obtained
the meat at actual cost. The last
shipment was sold out rapidly. E,
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-26
COTTON lat sl.0o 4 POUND.
Fifty Bales Of Upland Cotton Brings
Neat sumEof $24.340 to Fortunate
Owner on Hartsvilie Market.

Hartsville.-Cotton brought 81 4
,ound on this market, probably the
hrst time upland cottoh has touched
this mark since right after the Con.
federate war, when It sold for this
price for short time. e. ID. Sumner
bought 30 bales Of long staple.
The weight was ,24.340 pounds. This
will explain some OF tho unprecedent-
ed prosperity OF this section of the
state. Tobacco is also bringing good
prices.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-26
Meets Death In peeuI,., W..

Florence.-When William ChildArs.
aged eight years, the son of Mr.. and
hirs r. II. Childers. failed to return
h'me after he had gone out to play,
his parents became uneasy about him
and started q search in which the
neighbors Joined. with the result that
the dead body OF the lad was found In
hole said to have been dug By the
electric light company. The hole was
full OF water from the recent rains.
The body was found with the hoad
resting In the water at the bottom of
the hole.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-26
SAYS THE NATIONAL CAPITAL
Is AFFLICTED WITH LUXURY

Washington-The national capital Ia
aniicted with luxury. You may take
1t from Representative Nelson.
Stand on F street almost any Sat.
urday afternoon. and In hours time
you will see $4,000 worthof fur coats
worn by women. mostly girls who
work. Take your place on Sixteenth
street on fair Sunday afternoon and
you will see in single hour a mill
Hon dollars worth Of autos. There is
no let pon luxury"
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-26
Former Citizen Dead.

Mobile. Ala. (SpeciaD.-Gen. VII.
liam Mickle. adjutant general OF the
United Confederate veterans. and one
cf the best known men of the Confed-
eracy. died at his homo here after an
illness OF only two weeks. He was ~
years OF age and was born in Colum-
b,a. 8. G. lS
General Mickle served throughout
Ge Civil war. enlisting when he was
IL years old. He was member of
the Mobile cadets, Company A. a
crack organization OF the Third Ala
sama regiment and twice wounded.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-26

Paris Island.-By permitting him
self to be lashed with a sea going
hammock lashing, using all the turns
and bitches known to an old time
marine. and then getting loose in full
view Of his comrades, Private Jaces
Kelly. marine corps. established q
new record az 1.-THE Houdini of the
Marines"
Kelly halls from st. Louis. and has
Just enlisted in the marines. He is
able to break ten-penny nails with his
teeth and chew up electric light bulbs.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-26
REFLECTIONS OF SHIP BIDS
RECOMMENDED RY COMMITTEE

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Of all bids
received for the thirty former German
passenger ships offered for sale by the
shipping board. was recommended to
the senate commerce committee by
Chairman Payne Of the board.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-26
WILSON'S AGREEMENT PUTS A
NEW ANGLE ON SHIP MATTER

Washington. = President Wilson's
statement to the senate disclosing
that he had entered into tentative
agreement at Paris whereby the Uni
ted States would pay to the repara-
tion commission the difference be-
tween the nations merchant tonnage
loss during he war and the appraised
value of seized German ships gave a
new angle to the informal discussion
in congress of the ship controversy.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-26
UNIONS PREPARE TO DEMAND
$t.25 AN HOUR FOR MEMBERS

Observation-Disclosures unions COM
prising the Chicago building trades
council are preparing to demand $125
an hour for their members, instead OF
the one dollar rate adopted last fall.
union officials announced
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-26

Mallory.-Oak Grove school build.
ing and Bethesda Methodist church,
three miles west of here, was destroy
ed by fire.
The destruction OF these two build
ings falls heavily upon this commu-
nifty. but already efforts are being
made to replace the church with a
more modern building.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-26

Chester.-The stockholders OF the
Spratt Building and Loan association
held their annual meeting.
DR.. G. B. Whites twenty eighth an.
nual report as. president showed that
the association now has running in
the various series a total of S,161
shares and throughout its long and
eventful history has not lost q dol
lar for the stockholders.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-26
DEPARTURE OF AMBASSADOR
GONZALES HAS BEEN DELAYED

Washingon.-The plans OF Ambas-
sador William E. Gonzales. who ex-
pected to have sailed from New York
for Peru. have been suddenly, chang
ed. The ambassadors departure Is de-
layed somewhat indefinitely by his call
to the department OF state for consul
tation on those Latin-American mat
ters with which he is familiar.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-26
GRAVES AND VAULTS OPENEO;
COFFiNS USED FOR FIREWOoD

Vienna.-Systemati vandalism and
robbery in cemeteries has led to de-
mands for police protection. Newspa-
pers say graves and vaults have been
despoiled. articles OF the slightest
value stolen and coffins smashed for
firewood.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-26

Gaffney.-Ed. III. DeCamp OF the
Gaffney Ledger. who some days ago
was seized with an attack of influenza.
was taken to the local hospital, and
reports from his bedside are not en-
couraging as to his condition. While
his condition Is not alarming. it Ia
sufficiently serious TO cause much
concern on the part OF his friends in
Gaffney.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-26

Columbia.-The first days attend
ance Of the South Carolina race con-
ference was large. The group meet
were well attended and the discus
sions had among the groups were on
questions Of vital interest. Education,
social service, home, life and health
among negroes. religious welfare.
were some of the things that engaged
the attention Of the speakers. M
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-26
CAPTAIN MARSHAL FIELD IS
SEEKING MILLION INSURANCE

Chicago.-Capt. Marshall Field, III,
heir to the $12O,oOO.0Oo Field estate.
applied for million-dollar life insur-
ance policy. He made the application
through two former "buddies." with
whom he served in France and who
are now insurance agents.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-26
HONORARY. DEGREE DOCTOR OF
LETTERS CONFERRED ON FOUR.

washington.-The honorary deg-es
OF doctor of letters was conferred upon
Vicente Blasco Ibanez, the Spanish
novelist, by George Washington Uni.
versi.y at the mid.winter convocation.
Herbert C Hoover, former food ad.
ministrator; Senator William M. Cal.
der of New York, and Franklin Mac.
veagh. former secretary OF the treas.
ury, received similar degrees.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-26
PAUL pEScHANEL HAS BECOME
TENTH PRESIDENT OF FRANCE

Paris.-Paul Deschanel became the
tenth president OF the French repub-
lie. succeeding Raymond Poincare,
who laid aside the. robes of office after
one Of the most critical periods in the
history OF the country. The formal
transfer Of the old to the new regime
occurred at the palace OF the Elysee.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-26
DEATH TAKES WAsHINGToN's
METROPOLITAN POLICE HEAD

Washington.-Major Raymond w.
Pullman, superintendent OF the Wash.
ington, metropolitan police froce, died
lat his home here OF double pneu.
/ & 3nis ssst:r sn illnsss, which began
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-26
Show Day For stills.

Eastover.-lt was show day In
Eastover when Rural Policemen Dun
away and Fraylick. brought to Magis-
trate Thompson's, office during the
day three stills and 81 gallons of very
good mash that they took within ten
miles OF Eastover.
The officers searched nine houses
and destroyed three stills.
Hundreds OF people came to Mag.
istrate Thompson's office to see the
captured goods during the day. One
defendant was carried to Jail. and
others will possibly be arrested.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-26

Charleston.-Pneumonia is increas-
fag in Charleston at a rather rapid
rate. 1t is feared that the cold wave,
which has this city in its grip. win
serve to augment the spread. The
total influenza record since the latter
part Of January is reaching $500 cases.
according to unofficial figures. Dur
ing that period nearly 100 cases OF
pneumonia have developed. sd
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-26

Greenville.-Ninety per cent of the
stock Of the Roswell Manufacturing
company at Roswell. Ca, near here,
has been purchased by the Easley
Cotton mills Of Greenville, s. C., for a
sum exceeding $780, 900. The Roswell
mill is one of the oldest in the South.
having been Incorporated in 1910. 1t
was destroyed during the war by sher-
mans army and later rebuilt. It is
capitalized at $3so, 900.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-26
VICE PRESIDENT URGES ALL
TO WORK FOR COMMON GOOD

New YQfkPersonal success as an
4{emd d{lk ~ American citizenship
sAonld NJ 6ubo to the common
8opd. declared Vice-President Thomas
n MafsksIt at a Washington's birth.
4fg seyytce held by the Society OF
[3mmsy More Commenting on the
<clarat ton >o 57efferson that all men
entitl<& ~ 1ife.. liberty and the
rsuit q p6hess. Mr.. Marshall
IL q 71tsts in somebody hav
some t65 opght for fellowmen.'
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-26
ADMIRAL PEARY, DIScovERER
OF THE NORTH POLE, Is DEAD.

Washington.--Rear Admiral Robert
Edwin Peary. retired, Arctic. explorer
and ,discoverer OF the North Pole. died
at his home here from pernicious
anemia. from which he had Suffered
for several years.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-26
TO RESTORE AND MAINTAIN
OLD HOME OF WASHINGTON

Manchester. England-Members of
the Sulgrave society met here recent
ly to inaugurate a fund for the restor-
alton and maintenance Of SuIgrave
manor. George Washington's English
ancestral home.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-26

Gaffney.-A convict who was ssrv-
ing two year sentence on the coun-
" chaingang for housebreaking and
hrceny escaped by saving his chains
apart. The negro is about six feet
tall, brown in color, and when he es-
capped was wearing black moustachs.
Supervisor Lipscomb says that a.re-
ward OF $25 will be paid for his ap-
prehension. Hil.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-26
THE "MAD MULIAH" ESCAPES
FROM TANKS AND AIRCRAFT

London.-The combined operations
OF the British and Italians with tanks
and aircraft against the mad mullah"
in Abyssinia have been very success
full. The enemy, was decisively de-
feated and the operations have been
virtually concluded. but the mad
mullah" escaped.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-26
PACKERS ARE NOT TO HANDLE
PRODUCTS OTHER THAN MEATS

Washington.-Attorn for the Ave
big meat packing companies met
again with department of Justice Off.
cials to complete details Of the agreed
decree under which the packers will
be required to discontinue handling
of products unrelated to the meat
business.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-26
MOMENTS LEAGUE OF VOTERS
OPPOSES MILITARY TRAINING

Chicago.-The National League of
Woman Voters after adopting a reso-
luton opposing universal compulsory
military training, refused lat the clos
ing session. to reconsider its action.
The motion to reconsider was de-
feated.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-26
"FLYINo PARsoN" DETAINED
BY THREATENED INFLUENZA.

Columbia, s. C.-Lieut. B. w. May
nard. the "Hying parson." is at the
hospital at Camp Jackson. under OBJ.
servation for Influenza and he will
likely be at the hospital for several
days.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-26
MouRNERs HEAR THE DECEASED
SING AT HIS OWN FUNERAL.

Mt. Vernon. 1.-THE widow of w.
N. Smith. who was his second wife,
with other mourners heard Rock Of
Ages" sung by Smith and his first
wife at his funeral services here.
Smith and his wife sang the hymn
into phonograph six years previous
ly and the record was played as part
OF the burial services.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-26

Charleston. - Thirty-five persons,
among them Mrs. E. Mikell Whaley
and her daughter. Miss Celie Whaley
OF Columbia, were injured on wreck
on the Southern railway when pas.
senger train No. 18 from Colum bia
and train No. 1s just leaving for Co
lumbia crashed together in a head-on
collision six miles from Charleston.
No one was killed.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-26
PARIS COUNCIL WANTS LOAN
OF $4,000, 900 IN CANADA.

Paris.-It has been decided by the
city council Of Paris to float mum.
cipal loan OF $20.000,O00 in Canada
The proceeds are to be used for the
purchase of foodstuffs and other es.
sentials in the Canadian market.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-26
JERUSALEM EXPERIENCES A
THREE FOOT FALL OF SNOW

Jerusalem. An unprecedented
snowfall of 80. inches has crippled
communication and caused great dis.
tresss and hunger. The government
has instituted relief work.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-26
RUSSIAN soviETs AGREE TO
EXCHANGE PRISONERS OF WAR

Berlin.-Agreement to negotiate with
soviet Russia for exchange Of war
prisoners has been reached by the
German government, newspapers here
say.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1920-02-26
PLAN RAPID MoBttfzATIoN
MOTOR TRANSPORT RESERVES

4, Washington. - Executives OF %
states have approved the proposal OF
che council of national defense that
steps be taken to enable rapid mobili
zation Of the motor transport re-
sources OF the various states to the
end OF using highways transport
wherever necessary or advisable in
any national emergency.