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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-03-24

New York, March 19.-William Jen-
nings Bryan declared here tonight that
his ambition was not to enjoy the hon.
ors Of public office, but to discharge
as fully as possible his debt of graft
tude to the American people.
This was the Nebraskans first pro-
nouncement on the democratic prcsi-
dental nomination since the announce
ment Of his brother in Lincoln in
March 9th that the "commoner" would
not vote for United States Senator
G. NJ. Hitchcock if he were elected
a delegate to the national convention.
Mr.. Bryan made known his stand in
a speech at dinner at the Aldinc
Club arranged in celebration Of his
sixtieth birthday anniversary by
friends and admirers of all parties.
This address was the first on a speak
ing tour that will embrace many
states.
After submitting some conclusions
drawn from thirty years of expert
cnces in the arena of politics, Mr.. Bry-
an sad
Even in my youth had no doubt
Of the final triumph Of every right
cous cause and my faith is even great
cr now since | have seen reform after
reform accomplished and great princi-
pies, that were at first scoffcd at, writ
ten into the unrcpealablc law Of the
land.
mo one has been happier than
in the character and constancy of his
friends or more generously rewarded
for labor in the political vineyard My
ambition is not to enjoy the honors
Of Office, but to discharge as fully as
can the debt Of gratitude owe to
the American people.
81 am aware that my place in his
tory will not depend upon what others
do for me, but upon what am able
to do for my country. If a kind provi-
dcncc adds years to my life they will
be spent in an earnest effort to aid in
putting the American people in com
plete control of their government, and
to promote peace among all the ma
tions, to the end that the conscience
OF our country and the world may
more surely and more speedily over
throw injustice and establish among
men the nearest possible approach to
the measure Of rewards"
| Beware OF the dam was the sub
| 90 W.,
pairing civilization to a mighty river
which will not be denied, he listed OBJ
structions which have been swept
away in his lifetime and those which
he declared must go.
In the latter class he placed the
proftccr. private monopoly, obstacles
to the wage -carners progress and the
farmers advance, and the rules Of the
United States senate, which he dcclar-
cd should be changed so as TO allow
a majority to close debate and compel
a vote.
He suggested three remedies that
surpaSs all others in effectiveness /;
freedom Of speech, supplying OF citi-
Zcns with "incurruptible channels OF
information,' "a government bulletin.
not a newspaper" and faith in the in
tclligcncc and capacity OF the people.
He refused to "admit the possibility
OF revolution in the United States"
"If the peoples will is obstructcd,
the force that accumulatcs behind the
| Lo, a a., II
be removed" he said. "If temporary
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-03-24

damage is done in the transition from
the abnormal condition, caused by the
obstruction, to the normal condition
of progress, the blame Is not upon
those who remove the fetters placed
upon the peoples will, but upon those
who are foolish enough to deny the
right Of the people to have what they
want in government.
I'VE can better understand the poll
ical situation which we have to meet
today If we bear in mind three prop
ositions
First, that greed and selfishness
are always attempting to obstruct hu-
man progress.
Second, that the sooner an obstruc-
tion to the public will is removed, the
better for all concerned
Third, right always triumphs in the
end.
"The league Of nations, with our ma
tion member, is the highest tribu-
nal that has been conceived by the
mind and heart Of man, and our ma
tion's influence in the league should
go far toward making war impossible
by cultivating the spirit Of brother
hood. Our nations representatives in
the league should be elected in dis
tricts by popular vote
Among distractions which Mr. Bry-
an said he had seen swept away were
nffnrtc tD
women
"Woman's influence is needed just
now to silence opposition to the pro
hibition amendment and to hasten the
day Of universal peace" declared Mr..
Bryan. "Womans influence is needed
throughout the world to oppose uni
vcrsal military training and provide
for referendum on war except in case
of invasion"
Turning to distractions he said were
still to be swept away, Mr.. Bryan con
tinued:
"Onc is lead by the profiteer who is
vain enough to suppose that civiliza-
ton will halt at his command. He
owes his existence to the opportuni-
ties by the war.
''Thc obstruction must be removed
and the sooner it is removed the
| easier will be the return to the period
Of honest prices and fair deeling. We
need commissions in states and cities
for the investigation of charges OF cx-
tortion with laws for the punishment
of the guilty. If this is not sufIic icient,
1t may become necessary to regulate
the middlcman's profit as wc now
regulate the interest that the banker
can charge.
Another great problem that press
cs upon us for solution is that present
ed by the private monopoly All the
bcncficiarics Of monopoly are assembl-
ing in one army and under one leader
ship to challenge the right OF the
people to own and operate natural
!mOnopolics in the interest of The pub
lie. 1t matters not in what form tho
issue is presented, whether in the
issue is presented, whether in The cor
| pOfatc ownership or munlclpal iran
chisc or in the private ownership Of
telegraph lines telephone lines, or the
railroad lines, it is an obstruction
| that must be removed.
- believe in optimism-not in an op-
| timism that is blind to dangers and
! ignores evils that need correction. but
an optimism built upon confidence in
the virtue and intelligence OF our
people. I do not admit the posi-
bility Of revolution in the United
States. Ballots in the hands Of all ere
| cheaper and more effective than bull
lets, and the people will use them to
reform all abuses before they reach
a point where tho thought Of rcvolu-
tionary remedies will be tolerated.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-03-24
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reach the stomach.
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the acidity Of the stomach, instantly
relieves the food sourng and fermenta-
ton which causes the misery making
gases, heartburn, natulencc, fullness,
or pain in stomach and intestineS.
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disordcrcd stomachs so favoritc foods
can be eaten without causing distress.
Costs SO little at drug stores.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-03-24
MY PURPOSE TO DISCHARGE
MY DEBT OF GRATITUDE TO
AMERICAN PEOPLE, ---BRYAN

Great Commoner at Banquet Given Him in Honor of
His 60th Birthday Says He Has Ambition to Enjoy
the Honors of Public OffseHs Place in History Will
Depend Upon What He Does for People of U. S Not
What They Do for Him.
The Washington times., 1920-01-20
PICK ONLY THE BEST
FOR NEW AMERICANS
Consuls Wedding Out All Undesir-
ables in Rush to Seek
Fortune in L. S.

NAPLES, Jan, 20.-Italians who
have been to Russia and those who
have been arrested on any charge
whatever are unable to get past the
American consuls in italian cities,
who are exercising the strictest sur
veillance OF passport vises to prevent
Bolsheviki and Anarchists from re-
turning to the United States on the
wave of emigration which Is moving
toward America as rapidly as ships
can carry the emigrants.
The number demanding vises eX-
ceeds the transportation capacity so
greatly that the American officials
are turning down all doubtful cases,
passing only those thoroughly literate
and OF good character. Certificates
are required from courts that the ap-
plicant for a wise has never been ar
rested and also a certificate that no
charge is pending against him. In
the case of a soldier, his discharge
papers must show his record
The consuls taRe ample time to i'm
vestigate all questionable cases. The
passport fees are producing n tre-
mendous income at the seaport con-
sulates. The Naples consulate Will
probably clear 100000 above cx-
penses this year.
The Washington times., 1920-01-20
Two U. S. Warships Standing
BY Crippled Transport Bat.
tIing Heavy Sea.
PASSENGERS STILL ABOARD
Many Vessels Speeding to Aid
of Distressed VesseI-Radio-
grams Conflict.

BOSTON, Jan. 20.-Uneasiness
over the safety Of the 271 passengers
and 200 members Of the crew of TIE
disabled army transport Powhatan
was felt at the navy yard this after
noon. A radiogram from the Pow
hatan said that there was eight feet
of water in her hold and that the
condition of the vessel was bad.
An attempt was made at once to
get in touch with the White Star
liner Cedric, which had left the
transport when the leak in her side
was repaired, and her engines again
began to work, and proceeded to
New York.
WarshIps Stand By.
Meanwhile the United States re-
stroyerS O'Leary and Sharkey are
standing by. The Powhatan's passen-
gers, 1t is said, will not be removed
to the destroyers except In q grave
emergency. Wireless reports were
received from the army transports
Northern Pacific and Washington that
tney were proceeding at 1ull speed TO
tn Powhatan's assistance.
A later radio message from the
Martha Washington stated that IL ex-
pected to reach the disabled vessel
about p. m. toe and take the Pow
hatan in tow. The United States
Coast Guard cut II Gresham, Of Bos-
ton, which hay been engaged in
salvage work alolg the New England
coast, has been ordered to proceed at
full speed to the Powhatan.
Conflicting radiograms regarding
the plight Of the Powhatan have come
shoreward in the last twelve hours.
One message said the Cederic had
taken off the passengers. Later a
message said the Powhatan. with pas
sengers still aboard, was proceeding
to New York. Another radio picked
up said the passengers would be
transferred to destroyers.
Wireless Disabled.
The Powhatan's wireless equip
ment went out of commission early
today It was stated, and communica-
tion with the ship was being main
tained through other vessels stand
ing by.
AS soon as the Powhatan's pasCen-
gers have been transferred, the coast
guard ship Gresham will take the
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The Washington times., 1920-01-20
UNIONISTS LOSE ULSTER;
S1NN FEM SWEEPS ERIN

DUBLIN, Jan. 20.-Great Britain's
attempt to down the Sim Fein
through use of preferential ballot.
has failed, according to returns up
to yesterday from Thursdays mu-
nicipal elections.
Incomplete returns showed that of
total Of 1 40 seats the Unionists or
Carsonites won 29I; Sim Fein. 422;
Labor, 324; and the Nationalists, 213.
About forty Unionists were elected
in Leinster, Munster and Connaught.
the Republicans and Laborites domi-
mating practically all councils.
Approximately 260 Unionists gained
seats in Ulster. while Sim Feiners,
Laborites, and Nationalists won go.
The Washington times., 1920-01-20
SULLIVAN SAYS BRYAN
WILL SELECT CANDIDATE
Expert Predicts the Commoner Will
Be Dictator-Republicans Won't
Take Hoover.

NEW YORK, Jan. 20.-Mark Sulli-
van, writing in the current issue OF
Golfers Weekly, expressed the be-
lief that William Jennings Bryan will
select the Democratic candidate for
President.
General Wood. Senator johnson and
Governor Lowden are picked by Sui
livan as the most serious Republican
contenders.
THE Republican party leaders have
not the faintest intention of nomina-
ting Hoover" he says. "They are
not going to nominate anybody who
Is not a member OF the Lodge, so to
speak. The Democratic leaders might
nominate him il they thought that his
name, and his alone, might give them
a fighting chance"
Sullivan believes neither nominee
will be named before the third day
Of the convention.
The Washington times., 1920-01-20
LEAP INTO ICY WATERS
TO KISS GOLDEN CROSS
Four Bulgarians Brave Frozen Sus-
quehanna to Observe Re-
ligiOus Ceremony.

STEELTON, Pa, Jan. 20.-The mer-
curry registered II above, the ground
was covered with snow and the Sus-
ouehanna river was frozen today.
Nevertheless, four men in bathing
suits jumped into the cold water In
search of a small gilded wooden
cross
The midwinter bathers were MEM
bers of the Bulgarian orthodox
church, and were taking part in the
annual celebration OF the baptism
of Christ in the River Jordan. The
giIded cross was thrown into the
river by the church rector.
The first to recover 1t kissed 1t, and
then, amid shouts of the spectators,
threw II back into the water, the
three others repeating the perform
ance.
The Washington times., 1920-01-20
US. W|[LL|FTB BAN
ON SOVIET TRADE
State Department Expected to
Permit Shipments to BoIshe-
Wiki in Russia.

The United States very soon Will
lift it's embargo on shipments to
soviet Russia, thus Joining the allies
in partially raising the blockade of
that country. 1t was believed today at
the State Department.
Clearance of ships from the United
States with supplies for soviet Rus
sia now is prohibited by the War
Trade Board. This rule must be
abandoned If the plan for an ex-
change of goods with Russia is to be
success. it was said at the State
Department.
In their present condition of eco
nomic exhaustion. the allied nations
OF Europe could hardly furnish sup
plies to any material extent to the
people OF Russia, without American
aid. IL was pointed out.
Although the allies did not invite
this country to join in the blockade
lifting, IL was said at the State De-
partment that the plan actually was
originated some time ago by this Gov
ernment, and proposed by the su-
RENE council, and rejected.
The Washington times., 1920-01-20
RUM
OPENS IN JERSEY
New Governor Fires First Shot
Against Dry Amendment in
Inaugural Speech.

TRENTON. N. j.. Jan. 2O.-Edward
/. Edwards, Democrat, who was elect
ed governor of New Jersey on wet"
platform, opened the battle against
the eitheeenth constitutional amend
ment in his inaugural address when
he was sworn in at noon today.
Mr.. Edwards is the first Democratic
governor of New Jersey since Presi-
dent Wilson held that office.
The governor believes enforcement of
prohibition is an inyasion OF State
rights, and declared today he would
"do everything lawful to have II de-
termined that the present condition
OF affairs in respect to prohibition
has been forced upon the people of
this State illegally.
Government Edwards indicated that
New Jersey will Immediately petition
the United States Supreme Court for
an early decision on the legality Of
the enactment of the eighteenth
amendment, He urged the State
legislature to pass a resolution re-
fusing to "ratify or accept" the
amendment.
He also asked for imm, &c enact
ment of bills permitting tie sale OF
beer and light wines in this State.
This, he contended, would insure the
people of the State the right to live
under conditions satisfactory to
them"
In referring to the language of the
eighteenth amendment, the governor
contended that the verbiage made It
legally possible for the various States
to enforce prohibition in their own
way.
The Washington times., 1920-01-20
LITTLE WELCOME FOR
DRYS IN LATIN AMERICA
Honduras and Paraguay Only Pos
sible Fields, Say Finan-
ciers Meeting Here.

Prohibitionists, looking for new
worlds to conquer. are advised to
avoid Chile and Brazil, go lightly in
Bolivia, BUT act quite boldly in Hon
duras and Paraguay.
This advice rs based on the state
ments of delegates to the Pan-Ameri-
can Financial Congress, when asked
today about prohibition.
There isn't the slightest chance
of prohibition in Chile" said DR.. Luis
1zquierdo. anyone bringing in the
idea would be ducked in the ocean"
DR.. Carlos Sampaio, OF Brazil, said
II would mean revolution. The
people wouldn't stand il, he declared.
DR.. Calderon, Bolivian minister to
the United States, said that while he
didn't think there was any possibility
of inducing the people to stop drink
ing wine, he believed modified pro-
hibition would be acceptable.
The Paraguayan minister of finance,
Dr. Eusebio Ayala, declared his gov
ernment would welcome prohibition
speakers.
Honduras might be won over, IL the
drys were very patient, in the belief
of Ignacio Agurcia. "It would be a
good thing, too" he added.
Today delegates to the conference
got down to brass tacks," as one
fnancier put 1t, and proceeded to lay
before United states 1nanciers their
programs for development OF Latin
American resources. Group commit
tees are going over the lists of South
American wants which ranged from
railroad locomotives to street rail-
way systems, waterworks, and pas
senger steamships. Tonight there
will be a general session at which
w. q. McAdoo, former Secretary of
the Treasury, will talk on commerce
and finance.
The Washington times., 1920-01-20
DUTCH QUOTE LAWS
AGAINST EXTRADITION

THE HAGUE. Jan. 20.-The allied
note, signed by President Clemenceau,
Of the peace conference, asking for
extradition of the Kaiser, was
brought to special courier from
Paris.
There were excellent reasons to be-
lieve, IL was learned in official quar-
ters, that the government will base
it's refusal upon certain clausesin The
Netherlands constitution and special
treaties.
The Dutch reply probably will
point out that article 4 of the con-
stitution assures every person,
whether of Dutch or foreign birth, the
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The Washington times., 1920-01-20
L0RDFRENCH TURNS
HOME ERULER,RUMOR
London Paper Says Change in
Policy of Dublin Castle Is
Forecast.

LONDON. Jan. 20.-'It is learned
from an authoritative source that
Lord French. lord lieutenant of
Ireland, has been converted to the be-
lief that the fullest measure of auton-
omy in ireland would be consistent
with imperial supremacy" the Dub
lin correspondent Of the Pail Mall
Gazette telegraphs today.
The Pail Mall Gazette believes that
1t foreshadows q change in the pol
icy OF Dublin Castle.
Dublin Castle is the seat OF Brit
ish authority in Ireland.)
The Washington times., 1920-01-20
CHICAGO DEAD" TOWN;
one ARREST IN DAY

CHICAGO, Jan. 2O.-One arrest and
one hold.up was the night record Of
the entire Chicago police department
when business opened today.
THE town Is dead" said veteran
police sergeant when questioned
about the almost clear slate.
"I never knew such a thing to hap
pen before"
The police phone rang. The ser
listened.
Hold on" he exclaimed, TITS alive
again. Two crooks have robbed n
West Madison street bond company.
Took 5000 out of the safe"
The Washington times., 1920-01-20
SEC. WILSON TURNS DOWN
HARVARD LIBERAL CLUB
Secretary of Labor Refuses to Gen.
sure SkeffingtOn for Un-
official Attacks.

Secretary OF Labor Wilson today
made public a letter to William p.
Everts, president of the Harvard Lib
eral Club, announcing that he would
not depose Immigration Commission
or II. ]. Skeffington because of an
alleged speech delivered by Skeffing-
ton attacking the Harvard Liberal
Club.
I am constrained to believe that Mr..
Skeffington's private opinions do not
AFFORD any basis for action" the Sec
retary wrote. The Harvard Liberal
Club had asked the remova of Skef-
fington.
The Washington times., 1920-01-20
'PORKLESS" HARBOR BILL
IS REPORTED TO HOUSE
"Watchdogs of Economy" Prune
Total Expenditures to
$12,000,000.

The House rivers and harbors bill,
carrying S12,0OO,0o0. was reported to-
day. Originally the measure author
lied expenditure of s41,OOoOoo, but
this appropriation was cut down be
cause of the need of Government
economy.
All new projects were eliminated.
In the bill. as reported, $4,000, 900 is
provided for maintenance OF existing
river and harbor improvements and
s.. 600, 900 for completion OF projects
previously authorized.
The Washington times., 1920-01-20
Sweet Kills Effort to Reseat As
sembIy Members Until
Their Trial.
SUSTAINED BY 81 TOT VOTE
Charles E. Hughes Among Dis
tinguished Men and Women
Who Crowd Galleries.

ALBANY, N. Y, Jan. 20.-The
effort to reseat the five Socialist as
semblymen until after their trial was
lost in the assembly today by ruling
of Speaker Sweet that debate go over
one week. On test vote the assem-
bly, sustained him, 81 to /.
The issue was j. Fairfax Nc
Laughlin's resolution to exclude At
torney General Newton from par
ticipation with the judiciary commit
tee.
Distinguished Gallery.
The @ below zero morning did not
prevent the attendance OF a disting-
uished gallery OF visitors. The gal
leries and the rear flor were filled
with richly dressed women OF the Of
ficial set. Charles z. Hughes was
present. The opening of the assembly
at 10 o'clock found every seat taken
and many standing.
The dozen Socialists who are regis
tered at hotel, with the phrase
"ci1arge to Gerber" written after their
names. Gerber being the treasurer of
the Socialist party in New York, are
skimping on their expenditures, as. up
the present time, they have been able
to collect only $4,000 to make the AL
bany fight.
The assemblymen who have been
unseated slept two to room.
Funds Getting Low.
"Our funds are very low" said a
member of the Socialist contingent
this morning. "And we think Sweet Is
going to drag the thing out rs long
as possible to wear out our finances
as well as the interest OF the public"
The press seats were crowded with
correspondents from many sections
of the country.
The first move OF Sweet was to
shut off all debate on an effort TO
reseat the five Socialists. Two reso-
lutions by william c. Amos were
read. One provided that the Ave So
cialists be reseated until after trial.
The other insisted that, because the
assembly now numbers only l45 mem
bers while the constitution provides
a membership of $50. any action
taken by the assembly would be un-
constitutional and therefore no
action be taken until the five So
cialists were seated.
Sweet ruled that debate on these
resolutions must be postponed one
week He aslo made the same rul-
ing on the resolution of Mclaughlin
but Mclaughlin appealed from the
decision of the chair.
The New York City Bar Associa-
tions committee, headed by Charles L.
Hughes, appointed by resolution of
the organization to aid in the defense
of the five Socialists suspended from
the assembly will not be given formal
rights of participation in the trial,
as assembly judiciary committee de-
cided today. The vote was 7 to 4,
two members of the committee not
being recorded.
The Washington times., 1920-01-20
Keeping Up With
The Times
A FACT A DAY

How much difference
does advertising or not ad-
vertising make in volume
of business done? The
Avery Co., of Peoria, ILL.,,
wanted an answer to this
question, so it sent out a
form letter to one hun
dred of its dealers asking
them.
Ninety-one replies were
received. Eighty-one Of the
dealers said they adver-
tised more or less regu-
larly and that the total
of their investment in ad-
vertising for the year was
$11,746, or about $14O each.
They sold goods valued at
$84S,59S during the year,
and so the advertising in
vestment was only 1873 per
cent. Their average yearly
sales were a little more
than s10,475 each.
The ten dealers who did
not advertise sold only
$4,000 worth of goods dur
ing the year, an average
of but $500 each.
Anybody can write 20. +.
d." after this proposition.
The Washington times., 1920-01-20
FLA. PROFESSOR QUITS
AFTER RAID ON Home

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Jan. 90
Prof. Newell L. Sims, OF the depart
ment Of sociology OF the University
Of Florida, resigned from the college,
faculty after raid on his homo by
the Department of Justiac operatives,
who said they found radical litera.
ture there. No charges wore prefer
rcd against Professor 'imJ, as 4 was
said he had violated no law.
The Washington times., 1920-01-20
BOY HIT BY ENGINE TO
RECOVER, SAY DOCTORS

DANVILLE, Va, Jan. 20.-Joe Da-
Wis, seven was walking between the
tracks en- route home from
school when a passenger train over
took him. The engine pilot knocked
him from the track.
Doctors say he will get we'll
The Washington times., 1920-01-20
REVOLT IN ALBANIA
OVER SERVIAN RULE

ROME, Jan. 2O.-The Alvanians
have revolted against Serbian occu-
patton of the country, the Romanopo-
polo stated today.
Serbia IL reported TO be massing
heavy forces of troops at strategic
points.