davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washington herald., 1920-10-03
INDIANS WIN

-Amsriesn Lsssus pennans throush victory
yesterday. Read fsres IL and Is for best
sporting news In wsshinston-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-03-15
AN EPIDEMIC OF EXCHANGE.

The Jemorazation q foreign exchange brings
into view angles which popular attention i'm
Europe than the matter Of imports of foods and
industrial supplies from America because The latter
farther from the horizon line OF the contin-
entail public The differences in value in the cur
rency OF different contiguous countries problem
in minor speculation which is labored with all
ing.
1t is related how $500 OF American money if ex-
changed into French francs and then carried
the border into Germany. viii buy 10000 mark
German automobile-an because Of the difference
in value between the Yankee dollar and the almost
disappeared mark
Coins are gradually disappearing and all sorts
OF maneuvers are attempted substitute. condition
that is to understand when coinage metals cspec
tally gold and silver, worth SO much more as bull
lion than minted form This description of am
angle of the eXvhange breakdown that has not been
spoken of before is Of the interesting on the
whole range Of the subject
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-03-15
THE PEOPLE NOT ASLEEP

The universal cry that has gone up throughout the
United States and England in protest against knitting
OF the Armenians and continuance of Ottoman power
IN Constantnope features OF the peace treaty with
Turkey splendid evidence that the peoples Of the
world awake. International political juggers may
vel take warning. Though the people may be long
suffering and slow to wrath. their temper brittle
They have taste for settlement in the Near East
that will continue the injustices prolific of
throughout the years
Lord Robert Cecil is conducting spirited campaign
in Great Britain against permitting the sultan
main the port demanding that the peacemakers shall
be ruled by justice instead OF by fear In this country
the American Committee for the Independence Of Ar
menia is effectively stirring resentment against
proposed Acknowledgement of Armenia its distribu-
tion between France, the Kurds and the Turks. The
names OF the distinguished who comprise the
executive committee leave question fits in
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-03-15
ODD ROAD TO THRIFT

uFSt SILKS ana faces snow thrift says Chicago
manufacturer probably Of frs silks aces) his
theory is not far-feched as od-fashioned people
might think. His idea is that the Young woman who
wants the socalled extravagant items Of dress such
silk underwear silk hose save to get
them Thereby he argues she gets saving habit and
after her wardrobe is complete she keeps saving and
the money then goes into III savings bank The most
extravagany dressed girls factory he saws have
the most money in the bank
If it be figured that young woman with a
staste for furs silks and silk hose reach the point
OF where has further wants fin that
line it is possible that she saving habit
she has thus acquired, unless she finds some other
avenue of expenditure. But the main principle that
one ha to to get what wants the Chicagoan
is, Of course unassailably right.
The road to thrift whether the goal he furs silks
laces. savings what not starts the same
-self-denial in other things order to get the
greater desire.
WITH A FARMERS party a labor party and a
womans the politicians may yet have to form
party of their own get any votes.
WONDER IT THE senate's opposition to peace
treating is backhre Of prohibition?
IT CERTAINLY was high wind that blew New
York woman's hat to the roof of a 22-story building
AS PREMIER CLEMENCEAU hobnobs with the
sphinx he must be reminded Of those good old 1919 days
Versailles
APPARENTLY the raisin follow the Glove
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-03-15
THE FTOTTR STTPPYTTS

American consumers OF nour win be interested in
the statement Of the American Relief Administration
that the United States mas remaining last years
harvest surplus of 6000o.0O0 barrels of -four that
cannot be sold for cash in Europe 1t is therefore.
urged that the government arrange to sell credit
100000 barrels. by the government grain
corporation. for distribution among the peoples Of
Central and Eastern Europe. Austria Hungary Poland.
Bohemia and Armenia The grain corporation reports
profit OF S5o00oOO0 flour exported it has been
proposed that this profit might be applied such
lief
1t must startle the average citizen and house
Keeper knowing the phenomenal prices for -four and
bread learn that while American people are paying
outrageously high prices for the staff of life surplus
Of 60ooo,0o0 barrels is virtually going begging
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-03-15
RADICAL LABOR WILL BE ANSWERED.

Radical labor leaders have asserted their deter
mination carry their policies the polls the nat
ional election. They viii find that the great majority
OF union do not approve of their course The sub
stantial. home-owning family -susaining members Of
local labor unions in the smaller cities of
pathy with the radcasm of the leaders who thrive
upon the subservience OF Irresponsible unattached
thrifess boshevstic members OF the large cities Rad
icalism appeal successfully to the ignorant and ir
responsible. The thoughtful Industrious Iaw-abding
member Of labor union who gives an honest days
work for honest days pay. will his ballot
without dictation from walking delegates The votes
IN November will the truth of this prediction
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-03-15

formation and opinions Il includes of radically
different political beliefs united in common cause
of humanity When the chairman, James ". Gerard.
declares that the proposed division is contrary
peaed and specific pledges by every allied leader and
in disregard of every principle Of justice and
reason America listen
Although have active part in framing the
peace with Turkey. sef-interest, Well Christian
impulse recommends that make voice heard.
Armenia is long way OF, but 50 was sarajevo.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-03-15
y - - - " - -
WHEN WILL THEY FLY THE AMERICAN FALGl

WHEN WILL THEY Fly 1dE AMEhlCAN fALu
According to United States Commerce Reports
one new development In transPachc steamship service
is the Inauguration Of regular between Dairen
Japan, Seattle. This viii be monthly round trip
service Assurance OF the establishment Of this regular
service pleasing but it would be far more pleas
if the information TO the effect that the new
steamship service under the flag of the United
states rather the flag of Japan This particular
may be OF small significance, but one route
here and another there. connecting American ports
important ports in other nations Of the earth,
are what UP a merchant marine system. 1t mat
ters much whether America shall control enough CT
these trans oceanic routes to form complete mer-
chant marine system under the American flag. Each
incident such as that reported by the commerce de-
partment emphasize the necessity for vigor
the part OF the United States to estab
lish permanent lines all parts of the world
formulate and adopt plan of merchant marine
maintenance which Will assure the permanency Of all
these routes.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-03-15
ZOE REPREsENTATrvH

Editor Times.
Kindly announce . the voters Of Lake
county TINT 7 am a Republican candida Be-
for the Office Of Representative Of L4aso
county subject t. primary election rs ~
held May 4th. 1920.
OSCAR A AHLGRFN
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-03-15

WITH A FARMERS party a labor party and
omans party, the politicians may yet have to form
party of their own to get any votes
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-03-15

1T CERTAINLY was high wind that blew Ne,
York woman's hat to the of 22-story building
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-03-15

WONDER IT THE senate's opposition to peace
eating is backfre OF prohibition?
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-03-15

AS PREMIER CLEMENCEAU hobnobs with tn
pink he must be reminded Of those good old 1919 day
t Versailles.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-09-08
DIR. X. f. HUGHES WRITES
OF CITY WATER

No Reason to be Alarmed Over Re.
ports Of Impurities, He Says. Slight
CONCENTRATIONS Common to Surface
Water.
Following rumors which have been
going over the city during the past
few days in regard to the condition of
the city water, DR.. K. Il. Hughes, chair
man of the board OF health, called a
meeting of the board yesterday to dis
cuss the matter. All of the members
were not present. but the attendance
was representative OF the board. Fol-
lowing the meeting, DR.. Hughes ad-
dressed the following letter to The Ad-
vertiser which is self-explanatory:
Editor The Advertiser:
The Board OF Health met today to
discuss the quality OF the city water as
some discussion has arisen as to its
purity.
The State chemist reports water as
slightly contaminated with the colon
bacilli, as most surface waters in every
city are at this season. The water
here has been like this many times be-
fore. 1t is being treated according to
methods adopted by L. S. public health
service. The reservoir has been
thoroughly cleaned, the water shed in
| spected and there is no reason for
alarm. We are daily expecting it to
clear entirely when dricr weather sets
in.
/ We have no epidemic and while this
bacili can cause trouble. II does not
always, and has not so far. However.
any 4who prefer the safe side could
easily boil the drinking water. The
Board OF Health feels they are due the
people this explanation and will watch
close and warn in ample time
ROLFE F.. HUGHES.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-09-08
WINS winthrop Scholarship.

The friends Of Miss Matte Sue Wof-
ford daughter of Mr.. John A. Wofford
OF MaduenS Station, will be glad to
learn that she has recently been
awarded state scholarship to Win
throp College Miss Wofford won this
scholarship in competitive examina-
tion' open to girls throughout the
whole state, and she is being congrat-
ulated upon the marks which gave her
first place. Miss Wofford is a Sopho
more at winthrop.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-09-08
WOMEN RUSH
TO REGISTER
Larg" Number Of Women Appear Be
fore the Registration Board to DUAL,
ify for the Ballot.


Tho sittings or the county rua:st.a-
tion board during the past Two days
nave been the most active in their Of
fetal career, according to authorities
on the subject, the board having had
two busy days with women coming to
Qualify for the first time to vote in the
general elections. sThc first woman TO
register in the county was Mrs. Dorcas
Gaines Cooper, wife OF Governor
Robert A. Cooper. who has been spend
ing several days in 2thc city With rela-
tives. No ceremony attended the sign
ing.
Up until yesterday afternoon most of
the women who registered were from
the city Of Laurens. though there have
been scattering registrations from the
rural districts.
The registration books will be open
until thirty days prior to the general
election in November, the board being
in session from a. III. until 4 y. m.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-09-08

Continued on Page Four.)
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-09-08
SMITH AND WARREN.
IN SECOND RACE
Second Primary to Be Held
Next Tuesday
10000 VOTES
CAST TUESDAY

Returns of State Election were Slow
In Coming in but Early Predictions
that Smith and Warren Would Make
Second Race for u. $. Senate Borne
Out.
SFhe state, Sept. I.
Complete and official returns from
last Tuesdays Democratic primary re-
ceiyed and tabulated by II. n. Ed
munds, secretary OF the state Demo
cratic executive committee. show no
material changes from the figures an
nounced last Wednesday and Thurs
day. The last of the official lists was
received by Mr.. Edmunds Yesterday
and his tabulation last night shows a
second race between Smith and War
rem for the United States senate: be-
tween Harvey and Mauldin for lieu
tenant governor and between Shealy
and Smith for railroad commissioners.
me senate vote as compiled from
the official list by Mr.. Edmunds is dis
tributed as follows. Irby, S,454; Pol
lock, l3.67S; Smith, 57,42S and War
rem 36,3l1. These totals show Senator
H'hilth's opponents as having 60,449 or
3,026 votes above those received by
the senator. To have nominated on
the first ballot it would have been
necessary for Senator Smith to have
received oS,937 votes Of the ll7,S72
cast. He lacked l,514 OF receiving this
number. The state committee meets
at the State House at noon today and
VIII convass the votes and declare the
results. 1T is unlikely that any chang
es Will be made in the tabulation OF
Secretary Edmunds.
one county is missing from the Off
cial list Of the other contested offices
except for lieutenant governor, but
lh!s VIII not make any changes in the
results to be announced today. The
compilation shows Cohen 1S,57S; Har-
vey, 3t,273 and Mauldin, 1929.
second primary will be necessary to
determine the winner. All counties
nave reported on this race.
Probably the most decisive result Of
the primary was w. w. Moore's vic
tor% oVc" A. H.. Marchant OF Orange
DuEs. The result shows Marchant So.
2pS and Moore 7S.96+, with only the
of'ic!a! count from Collcton missing
For railroad commissioner Shealy
led tho ticket with 5O,l66 and the 9th.
cf candidates came as follows: McCas-
Kill 1887, Moss lO.259 and Smith 3s,-
lS9. Shealy and Smith enter the sec
ond primary.
For the uncontested Offices one ~,
TWO counties are missing in the finals
for each candidate. Governor Coopar
received 1871 with the reports from
Cherokee and IColleton still out. B
Harris for commissioner of agriculture
received 1855. John e. Swearingen
received ll6,2ll for superintendent Of
education.
Other state officers received the fol-
lowing votes with only one or two
counties missing: Dove lli,@33, Wolfe
iib.i3O Duncan l6,977 and Carter
1867.
Mr. EdmUnds had no, tabulated the
vote for congressman ana solicitors
last night, but Will probably compile
these figures early this morning for
the committee meeting al noon. There
Will probably be no second races for
congress while only one or TWO second
races vii! be necessary for solicitor
ships.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-09-08
GIVES SUGGESTIONS
FOR PRIMARY
f. j.. McGOWan. Esq, Makes Valuable
Suggestions to Voters and Manager,
ON Primary LnMS.

Mr.. f. p. MCGOWAN, a member of the
county Executive Committee of the
Democratic party and who acted as
chairman of the committee when tho
votes were tabulated by the committee
thursday. has issued a statement to
voters and managers making clearer
the laws of the state as to elections, II
mas been commonly reported that
minor infractions of the law we're
made at some boxes in the last pri-
mary, due to misunderstanding Of the
regulations and the suggestions of Mr..
AcGowan will be valuable to voters
and managers in the next primary. His
statement follows:
AS a member of the county execu-
tive committee take this opportunitv
to make some suggestions in the man
agement OF the coming primary cleo
ton for the Democratic party.
IN the first place, no one has a right
TO vote unless his name was placed
upon the Democratic club rO, of the
precinct on or before the last Tues
DAY IN July before the first election. If
the managers do not find his name en-
rolled, they must reject the application
for ballot to vote.
In the second place the ballots mus
oc ililed out by the voters in the booths
Detore they are deposited in the boxes.
rms requirement does not apply 10 q
precinct having less than fifty voters
| enrolled. The law of our State guor-
antecs to the voter secrecy OF his bal
lot and the provision for the filling out
or tickets in the booths is to preserve
the secrecy Of the ballot and to prevent
undue influence over the individual
voter. The managers should be care
ful to see that this requirement is car
rled out on the day Of the election n
a man cannot read he should ask the
managers to allow him an assistant TO
so into the booth with him together
with one OF the managers and in the
| Dooth the assistant fills out the ticket
as directed W The voter in the pres
ence of the manager. The ticket is
then presented by the voter to the
managers, who detach the stub and
deposit the ticket in the right box The
managers should be careful to see thai
the voters place the tickets in the RICH,
boxes. If ballot is placed in the
wrong box it will be rejected and tho
voter will lose his vote.
In case of fraud in the cOnduct of
voting precinct. the whole box will
be rejected and the candidates will lose
their vote at said box. but in case Of
one or more illegal or Irregular votes
being cast. the county executive com
mittee would probably upon a protest
and contest from some candidate being
made purge the said box Of the said
votes by throwing out at random votes
| equal in number to the said votes
Thus you see that such procedure
would injurc some candidate in the
hnal count OF the votes. and might
change the result Of the election. The
voter should be careful to run his pen-
Gil through names he does not wish to
vote for
The managers should write the yot-
ing precinct on the returns when they
| MI them out and the figures should
| De PLAINLY written so as to avoid mis-
take OF the figures. The tabuiatinc
/ lists should accompany the return so
| tho executive committee can 500 il
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-09-08
AUDITOR MAKES REPORT ON CITY
Certified Accountant Makes Report on City Finances
at Beginning Of the Present Administration.

is remarkably we'll kept, all repairs
that have been made kavc been of a
substantial nature and with strict re-
gard to careful workmanship.
All machinery has been SAT ,guarded
against obsolescence by careful atten-
ton to the necessary treasures of pre-
vention
In addition to this all parts of the
building arc kept scrupulously clean
ana with strict regard TO the preven-
ton Of fires and accidents al of which
reflects very favorably upon YOUR
superintendent. Mr.. J. E. Philpot.
Liabilities.
Current
The current liabilities amounting IN
S49, 9,3S5.33 represent notes and actual
bills as taken from files and interest
due on bonds.
Bonded Debt:
There is now due and should be
placed in the sinking fund for the re-
dcmDtiOn Of the bonds the amount Of
approximately S26.SS9.l7 and arrange
mcnts should be made whereby this
money should be set aside for this pur
pose.
Surplus
The surplus or excess over liabili-
ties amounts to $lS9,i7S.i3 but it must
be borne in mind that this is repre-
sented in fixed or non LIQUID assets
and in order to provide the town with
sufficient money it is necessary to is
sue bonds or increase the tax levy. as
the present income OF the town is in
adequate to take care OF the obliga-
tions.
The total revenue. from all sources
for the period amounts to $lS4,699.56
while the eXcpnses amount to $685.
576.79.
The water and light plant is not
self-sustainipg and it will be neces-
sary to increase the rates on these
commodities as it would be useless to
try to cut down the expenses in this di-
rection.
Police DOcket
On page SO to IS will be found a
record Of fines that were refunded and
those Of which no disposition was
made and while the majority Of these
are for small amounts however. there
are some which are Of such magnitude
as requiring some explanation as to
Why these were disposed Of in this
manner.
Books and Records
Submitted with this is a confidential
report dealing with the work Of j. r.
Workman.
The work Of Stanley Crews, has been
handicapped by following the lines as
laid down by his predecessors, which
naturally means the carrying on the
bookkeeping system that has been in
force, and which each auditor preced-
ing the writer has commented on and
criticised and while his work under
these conditions has been commend
able, however. it would be to the cty's
advantage If a more concise and cnic-
lieu OF the present one.
In conclusion. 1 wish to express ap-
probation to your body and all the
Cty's employees whom I have had
cO-CYcratiOn
Respectfully yours.
". s. SWEENEY.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-09-08

The Gray Court-Owings and Liberty
ball teams are to play on the Owings
grounds Friday afternoon at A O'Clock.
AS this will be the last game Of the
season, large crowd is expected.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-09-08


auditor engaged by the present city
council to audit the books Of the city
as they were when the past admins
tration went out of office. The report
is self-cxplanatory except as to the
reference to the confidential report on
}. Il. Workman, former city clerk. This
report showed discrepancy in the
accounts of Mr.. Workman of about
$1,000. Mr.. Workman intimated some
time ago that some discrepancy might
exist. though he did not expect this
much. and during the first part of this
week made a settlement in the shane ne
Dankable paper with the present offic-
ials. Mr.. Workman, so it is learned
from city officials. made no effort TO
cvade responsibility for the discrep-
ancy and there is no evidence from the
books that he attempted to cover up
anything.
The report. first giving the account
ants introduction and recommenda
tons. is as follows:
TO the Honorable Mayor and CITY
Council OF Laurens, South Carolina.
Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Instructions from tho
honorable Mayer, have examined the
books and records of the CITY for the
period of two years, commencing May
l, 1918 to April 30, 1920 and beg to sub
NIT herewith schedules and statements
bearing on the operation for the period
and a balance sheet showing the con
dition of the City's finances as of
April 80. 1920.
Assets
Current
The cash amounting to $25S.4S on
hand represents actual cash. The bal
ance in bank amounting to $865.23 has
been agreed with the bank state
ment. The ledger accounts receivable
amounting to $255721 represent old
unpaid accounts for paving assess
'ments, materials, ETC.. and are Of du-
bious quality.
The unpaid taxes amounting to ST.
255.77 should be pressed until collected
or otherwise disposed Of
The Inventory of Equipment and
supplies amounting to $2l,22i.24 are
made up from actual inventory taken
by the heads Of the various depart
mcnts and that they are consecutiyely
made and this can be verified by refer
ring to the detailed statements submit
ted.
Permanent Investment
Under this title are grouped all the
permanent Investment and the per-
manent Improvement properties, the
combined total of these amount to
$2S4,O0O.S7 and all Of these with the
exception Of the water works plant if
we we're to consider its value on the
basis Of replacement would probably
be considered worth about 5000, 900. 90,
so on this basis a value was placed on
plant at $l5O,OO0OO.
A physical inspection of the plant
was made and while the buildings
were not OF recent construction, how
ever, they were Of extremely solid con
struction and in good condition and
the machinery including boilers,
pumps. etc, due to careful, efficient
handling and method OF upkcep and re-
pair are capable Of sustaining all re-
quircments within their capacities.
The plant in itself IS small. however
~ 4
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-09-08
First Cotton Bafe.

Mr.. e. f. Coggans, who lives a few
miles from the city, brought the first
cotton bale or the season to the city
yesterday morning. He did not find
ried ii home with him.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-09-08
Wednesday Club.

The Wednesday Club is called TO
meet Fr!day afternoon at ) O'Clock
with Mrs. b. l.. Jones.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-09-08

SECOND PRIMARY RETURNS.
The Advertiser will siyc rler
tfOn returns again next Tuesday
night. All those who were kind
enough to telephone returns last
Tuesday are requested to do so
again next Tuesday,