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New Britain herald., 1920-02-02
MINERS DISPUTE
 OPERATORS FIGURES John L. Lewis States They Were Picked by the Owners
 ARE NOT REPRESENTATIVE
Average Earnings of il ''Sick Men" in TWcnty-scvcn Days Was S21S.27 Day.

Washington. Feb. 2.--Tables show ing the gross earnings of all classes of soft coal mine workers in the central competitive field during the ten months period preceding the walkout on NCvembe 1 compiled from pay roll records were presented in evil dence before the coal strike settlement commission today by the operators.
 They were challenged by John L. Lewis, acting president of the mine workers. C. E. Lesher, StatlStic1an ot the national coal association, said the figures were secured from ''represen- tative mines employing not less than
 15 per cent. of the total number of workers in each field and that he be- lieVeil them truly representative.
 Drawing the admission from MT. Lesher that the fi32al selection of mines was left entirely to the secre- tary or operators committee in each field, Mr Lewis asked.
 What assurance can be given that the secretaries in selecting their 15
 per cent. did not select the l : mines
 out of the 100 where the earnings
 were larger than in the remainder? 9"
 "Our only assurance is entirely con-
 fidence in their ability and honesty,
 replied MT. LGsher.
 Show Average Earnings. Numerous figures showing the aTer4 age earnings for groups of men work ing the same mum Der of days in the Pittsburgh thick and thin vein fields in the ten months period as represent tative of the entire central field were read into the record by Ralph CleWs. attorney for the operators.
 Taken at random. the figures show ed that in October. the month preced- ing the strike. the average earnings of II pick miners working 2I days,
 were $213.21 Tn the thin vein field 29 men working - days in the same month received for that time average earnings of S2pH.>4
 Machine miners in the same field turned iu more days work. the table shovcti. nnd atss' received slightly higher proportional" earnings. Fifteen Dollars a DaN. Instances were noted where ma chine runners in selected places earned $l2 to $15 q; day. in selected months. After the introduction of these exhibits Mr. Lewis said in q statement that "the operators neglect ed to tell the commission that the mit- chine runners were the most highly skilled and best paid class of labor in the coal mineS.
 Nor did the operators tell the ] commission that machine runners work ten. 12 or 16 hours a day, said : MT Lewis. These figures mean noth- ing when compared with the fhct -tha in the six Wear period from 1913 to ; 1918. inclusive the average annual earnings of all of the mine workers , in the central competitive field were l SS73S5. The only fair way to ascer- l tain d mans earnings is to take his ' earnings for year not a day or i week.
New Britain herald., 1920-02-02
STRA TEGIC MOVE BY REPUBLICANS
 WILL BRING TREATY UP MS SENATE
 EXTMONDAE LODGE NAMES DA TH
Latest Cabinet
 Member Sworn In

Washington, Feb. Edwin T. Meredith of Des Moines, la, became a member of the cabi- net today succeeding David F. Houston as secretary of agri- culture. Mir. Houston was sworn in at noon as secretary of the treasury replacing Car ter Glass who took his seat in the senate to fill out the un- expired term Of the late Sena- tor Martin of Virginia.
New Britain herald., 1920-02-02
PLEAD GIUTX.

Chcopee, Feb. 2.-Harry Shapiro of Springfield and John NuS;lrzcwski of t1;is city re-arrested ilt ringticld saturday after they had been bound over to tho federal grand jury on charges of Violating tn" Nolstvad act pleaded not guilty @ charges: of man. slaughter in police court here today and were held without bail for hear ing feb. l4.
New Britain herald., 1920-02-02
1VTO STRIKES TWO.

C. J. lIotchkja>s e k"n3il2ston, re- ported to the poli", this afternoon, that whilc driving his automobile on Franklin Square. tn" m1Chin" struck two men 1nockink iNsln d0Wu. Both es.ap.tl injury. and t!?e1r identity was not lC;tru.,i by HotChki&s.
New Britain herald., 1920-02-02
GIE.LIN CRTTICALLN ILL.

'har1es II. GilIin, prominent real estate and insurance man. and re- publican member of the common council from the third ward is critically ill at his homo. r.. has been confined to his bed for several days and specialists have been caIl-t in 70 t0ke charge of his c;tst.
New Britain herald., 1920-02-02
H0NI, AT LAST.

Lordou. E.i. --.-Col. Ayai 1.7ondc. oomluandcr O. the Grrman forces which attaCkC duli1a@ the autumn of 1919, come ..>SInc an1 las F'onr pl q mad hcnzc. according 10 reports iron; AI IoS"ov,-
New Britain herald., 1920-02-02
COUNCIL APPROVES LIST OF CRIMINALS Will Be Submitted to German
 Delegates in Paris Today ESTHONIA MAKES PEACE
Cessation of IIostilities Between Es- thrnianS and Soviet RuSSia-Iatter siyc Against Warsaw.

Paris Feb. 2.-The list of German subjects whose cXtradition is demand ed by the Allies was finally approved by the council of ambassadors today. The council also approved the terms of the note to accompany the list. A drafting committee was charged with the drawing up of the note.
 The list and the note will probably he handed to Baron von Lersner, he;,d of the German peace delegation aS soon as the covering letter has been framed.
 The council considered an applica- ton for admission of Belgian ambas- a"dor to the meetings of the coun- cil on the ground of Belgium's prox- unity to Germany and her participa- ton in the occupation of Rhineland and it was decided to invite the am- tyassador of Belgium to attend the councils meeting.
 London. Feb. 2-Pcace was deti- nitely concluded this morning between sthonia and the RuAian soviet gov e-rnment it is announced in a wireless dispatch from Moscow received this afternoon.
 Warsaw. Feb. Concentration of large mum bers Of Bolshevil1 troops troops north of the Dvina river has been prevented by attacks by Polish units. according to an official state ment issued by the war ocffie here to- day.
 Attempts to gather Bolshevik forces along the Lithuanian and White Rus sian fronts are believed by military hOritiaS Tn le 11.f 0f he governm rents preparations for q spring attack against Warsaw. News papers here say the Red offensive against Poland will be commenced as 5oon as possible.
 London. Feb. 2.-The Bolshevik delegates at Dorpat declare that Po- land has abandoned her military preparations against Russia which were to be followed by simultaneous attacks on Moscow and Petrograd, ac- cording to d Central News dispatch from Teyal Esthonia today. Poland has taken this course the delegates say because Livonia in accordance with the peace treaty with tine soviet has withdrawn her promise to place her army and the harbOr Of ReNai at Poland'S disposal.
 Dispatches from Warsaw last week announced the calling up of some O. the Polish army classes in q mobili- zation movement and there has been other indications that Poland WaS fortifyng herself militarilN against the Rolsheviki. So far as has de velopcd, however, no t'eace treaty has been signed between Livonia Cor Let via) and the soviet Moscow govern
 hn verge for some time of concluding a peace with the BolsheViki and it seems probable it is the Esthonian peace treaty that is referred to ln the foregoing especially as EeNal Is an ! Esthonian city.
New Britain herald., 1920-02-02
EiTIIER.

Hartford. Feb. 2.-ForecaSt for New Britain and vicinity: Cloudy tonight and Tuesday: slightly warmer tonight.
New Britain herald., 1920-02-02

London. Feb. 2.-Pcace was deti- nitely- concluded this morning between Est h onia and the RuAian soviet gov crnment it is announced in wireless dispatch from Moscow received this afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1920-02-02

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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-08-11
PARK SHOALS CASE s.p
TO BE WITHDRAWN

War Department Issues Instructions.
FOrmalitfes Pending.
Washington, Aug. 6.-Nothing more
VIII be done with regard to the re-
moval Of Parr Shoals dam.
Some time ago when it became
known that instructions had been sent
from the department Of Justice at
| Washington to 'District Attorney Fran
els II. Weston at Columbia to insti-
tute proceedings for the removal OF
Parr Shoals dam, those Interested in
preserving the dam took the matter
up with Washington in the hone that
action might be deferred, if not entire
~ abandoned, looking to the dams re-
moval. Certain influential citizens of
olumbia came to Washington and
saw officials of both the department
Of justice and the war department. re-
sardlng the matter and one of the
most interested Of all in the dams
preservation was Senator Dial. Re-
Gently Assistant Attorney General
W 'iN w pol tlilcHl Oh luSllCo q
said that he had asked the war depart
ment for rehearing. Today Senator
Dial announced that the reheariug
would be held, and upon the matter
being followed up and more informa-
ton being secured it was ascertaincd
mat 1t is highly improbable that this
Will be done, inasmuch as the war de.
partmcnt has instructed the DEPART
ment of Justice to abandon the entire
matter and to inform District Attorney
Weston to this effect This means
that there will be no court case, that
Parr Shoals will not be demolished
and that the entire matter is nov or
soon will be at an ond all contcmp-
lated proceedings being withdrawn as
soon as the legal formaltics connected
with the matter can be gone through
'Hith.
Senator Dial said In diScusSin" tho
situation today that he was very much
gratificd at what had been done. IIo
was strongly opposed to intcrfcrcnco
by the government and is certain that
mad the suit been filed and prosecuted
and Parr Shoals ordered removed
many thousands of dollars in damage
would have resulted. Aside from The
legal ground which he placed before
The Washington authorities, he saiG
tnat from common sense viewpoint
alone, he could not see how the
.ornment could prosecute such cage.
NOW, however, it is all over and tho
last of removing Parr Shoals has bcca
heard.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-08-11
PRESIDENT OF BANK
DIES BY OWN HAND

Gafney. Aug. 3.-M. III. Morrow,
president Of the Bank at Blacksburg,
Killed himself this morning about 10
o'clock at his home in Blacksburg, He
went to the bank as usual after break
Fast but soon returned to his home.
where he shot himself with revolver,
death ensuing Immediately. MIR. Nor
row has been in Blacksburg for some
years at the head OF the Bank of
Blacksburg and was regarded as a
very safe and conservative man. Mem
hers Of his family and the people Of
The town say that the probable cause
OF the rash act was i'll health, as he
mas been sufferer for a number of
years, as the result of injuries sus
tanned in the wreck Of the Fishing
Creek trestle near York some years
ago.
The Bank Of Biacksburg was exam
med last week by Mr.. Craig, state
bank examiner, and it is said that the
affairs were in fine shape. A meeting
to double the capital stock of the bank
had been fixed for today but was not
held on account of Mr.. Morrow's death.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-08-11
LANFORD NEWS.

Lanford. Aug. 9.-Thc rains have
come to relieve the continuous drouth
at last and the refreshing showers are
inveorating vegetation once again.
! The protractcd services began at the
/ Baptist church Monday morning and
lwill continue through the week. Rev.
Mr.. SeXton has just closed a very sue
cessfu meeting at Warrior Creek last
week.
Little Ellis CroS. the bright little
tenyear-old son Of Alr. and Mrs. Toy
Crow is very sick with some serious
throat trouble. which we hope will
soon be relieved
Mrs. Effie Wade and little daughter,
l1fie Owingss Wade, OF Georgia, are Wis
iting relatives here this week. 1t has
been fifteen years since Mrs Wade
made her last visit here. Her maiden
name was Miss Ellie West, and she
has many friends and relatives who
are glad to see that time has dealt so
gently with her.
Misses Sara and Myrtle Parsons
spent Sunday with Miss Garry Fow-
Ter. AS matter of fact Cupid IS ev-
cr ready with a watchful eye and 1t
happened that Mr.. Bob Taylor came by
TO take Miss Sara Parsons as sup
posed. on pleasant Sunday afternoon
ride in an automobile, when they has
tily found the Rev G.. NJ. Sexton at
a noihgbor's house and were happily
married, much to the surprise OF their
friends and relatives. We hope for
them much happiness and pleasure in
! their welded life.
The club girls have returned from
their three days course at p. C. col
lege at Clinton All report most
delightful time and pronounce Miss
Harris most charming hostess and
her able assistants very efficient.
| Misses Ruth Dorothy and Louise AL
len Of Spartanburg, spent several days
last week with Misses Lcnora and An
nic Mae Patterson
Mr. and Mrs. G. l.. Waldrcp gave a
lawn 9arty at their home in honor OF
tilcir guest, Miss Lucille Cooley, OF
Leesville, last Friday night.
Messrs. G. J. Lanford and c. d. Cox
VIII attend the state meeting Of the
Junior Order Of American Mechanics.
to be held at Union Tuesday, Wednes-
day and Thursday.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-08-11

received from sister churches OF the
Presbyterian, Baptist and Methodist
faith by elders, stewards and deacons
present. The eldership OF the church
was honored by the presence Of Mr..
George Dorroh, a descendant Of the
first elder the church had in 1920,
James Dorroh.
In honor Of this century old celebra-
ton the church building has been
renovated and improved at cost of
$1,000 and is now the iprettiest country
church in the state. The church has
one hundred and sixteen members on
its roll, the largest number it ever
had in its remarkable and interest
ing history.
The officials Of the church are as fol-
lows: Elders, J. G. Wasson, G.. d. Will
son, ]. T. Simpson, Glenn Abercrom-
bic, w. e. Pitts, G.. McDaniel; Dea-
cons, Thomas knight, w. H. Pitts,
Charles Wilson, Todd knight, Atwood
Pitts; Supt. of Sunday School, John
Butler; Treasurer, W. II. Pitts; Pres
idcnt Of Ladies Society, Mrs. Thomas
Simpson,; Organist, Miss j.. Pitts.
The church begins another century
OF its history with very bright out
look, full of young life, and situated
in one OF the finest farming portions OF
the Piedmont section Of South Caro-
lima. Her people are progressive and
up-to-date and are very devoted to
hundred years as testimony to the
vitality of the Gospel and the truth of
the Bible. The people Of the church
are Of Scotch Irish decent, and inherit
the rugged strong and hospitablc
qualities of that noted race.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-08-11
INSPIRING SERVICES
AT CENTENNIAL

Friendship Presbyterian Church Celr-
brates Tooth Anniversary with Inter.
esting Exercises. Church Building
Renovated and Improved.
ware Shoals, r. f. D., Aug. 9.-The
centennial celebration at Friendship
presbyterian church, which took place
during the first week in August, Sas
Il great success, and was attended by
large crowd Of people every day of
the anniversary. Services were held
each day in the beautiful church by
the Rev. DR.. Walker Of Lewisburgh.
Tenn, who, as a talented and eloquent
preacher, presented the old Gospel in
such winning way that the congre-
cations showed great interest in all
the services. Revs. Dr.. Ross Lynn, of
Thornwell Crphanagc, Clinton, n. f..
Mathewson, Fairviow, Walter Baldwin,
Hendersonvlle, and Rev. Archibald E.
dallas, pastor OF the First Presbyterian
church of Mount Vernon, Indiana, were
among the ministers who took part in
the celebration. Interesting speeches
OF. congratulation were delivered dur
ing the week Mr.. DR. b. Stewart of
Fairvicw, Col. H. p. McGowan, of Lau-
rens, Capt w. d. Sullivan, of Tumbling
Shoals John Wasson, Cross Hill, and
H. [. Gray, Of Owngs. Rev. j. NJ.
Dallas, who has been pastor Of the
congregation for the past eleven years,
read a very interesting history OF the
district and congregation for the past
one hundred years.
During the week Two picncs wcr;>
held on the grounds Of the church,
which were attended by hundreds OF
people from all the surrounding coiin-
try and many former members from
other counties. This memorable oc-
casion will long be remembered in the
district a sthc most interesting event
that has taken place for generation
In addition to the above speakers, adj
h:csSc, were delivered by Mcssrs. &.
a. Power. Of I4aurens, and Charles Ow-
ems. of Cwings. Congratulations were
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-08-11
"lat-Snap Beats the Best Trap Ever
Mnde,' Mrs. Emily Shaw SAYS.

My husband bought 81 trap. l
bought'a SOC box OF RAT SNAP. The
trap only caught 3 rats but RAT
SNAP killed u in : week. I'm never
without RAT-SNAy. Reckon could
not raise chicks Wfthout it," RAT
SNAP COMES in cakes. Three sizes,
25c, SOC, $l.00. Sold and guaranteed
by Laurens hardware Co, Putnam's
Drug Store and Kennedy Bros.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-08-11
NOTICE.

There will be a special meeting Of
the stockholders Of the Dixie Flour &
Grain Company at it's Offices, Laurens,
5. c., on September 2nd, 1920, for the
purpose OF considering increasing it's
capital stock to $75,00000.
F. *. SPRATT, Pres.
,. Z. TODD, Sec. & Treas. 4-3t
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-08-11

All children troubled with worms have an ur,
healthy color, which Indicates poor blood and ss
rule. there Is moro or less stomach disturbance
GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC given regularly
Tor or three weeks will enrich the blood, i'm
prove tho digestion, and act General Strength
eninB Tonic to the WhoIs systcm. Nature will then
throw OFF or dispel the worms and the Child viii bo
10 perfect s1th. Pleasant to take 60c per bottle
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-08-11
TEaI0
1 Ap@e

To ascertain what each maker
offers one must analyze and test
some 200 tires--as our laboratories
have done.
Then it is matter OF combining
the best features and building ac-
cording to the highest standards
Once you try a Brunswick YOU
will understand how we have built
model tires, regardless Of factory
expense.
Yet Brunswick Tires cost you the
same as other like-type tires, Our
saving is on selling cost, through
our nationwide organization.
We realize that you expect more
from Brunswicks, and we assure
you that you get it. ONE Brlns-
WICK will tell YOU the story.
And then you'll want ALL
Brunswicks. No other tire, you'll
agree, gives SO much for your
money.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-08-11
The Whole Secret Of
Better
Simply @ Mateey of the dAeuJsey's Policies

This you will realize - once you
try Brunswick-that super-tire
is possible only when the name
certifies that the maker is follow
ing the highest standards.
For tire making is chiefly a mat
ter of standards and policies--cost
plus care. Any maker can build a
good tire if he cares to pay per-
aection's price.
Ali men know Brunswick stand
ards, for Brunswick products have
been famous for "a years.
Formulas, fabrics and standards
vary vastly in cost. Reinforce
1nents, plies and thickness are a.
matter Of expense. And these vari-
ations affect endurance. It rests
with the maker how far he wishes
to go---how much he can afford
to give.
For there are no secrets nor pat
ents to hold one back.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-08-11

High prices for livestock IN
crease iA1o producer income,
Low prices decrease it and even
result III Losses. Similarly, high
pricea for fooat increase con-
suroey'S expenses.
But 4S,t;j7 & Company as q
gn:Gdlcr7ar az ss 5sc& benefit BY
high or $osD Sor.ccs. Our income
depends not on high level Of
prices or a low level, but rather
on the margin between the live
stock price and the meat and
by-products price.
The company's only concern,
in whether prices should be
high Or low, is that they should
be high enough to satisfy pro-
ducers and low enough to please
consumers; but over the move
ment OF these prices Swift s.
Company has no control.
Swift & Company is compelled
by competition to pay high
enough prices for livestock to
secure an adequate supply. We
must sell meat at a price low
enough to make il move. We
endeavor also, between the two
prices, to secure margin large
enough to pay all expenses and
yield fair profit
Our profit for 1919 averaged less
than two cents on each dollar Of
sales, Or 61s per cent on money
invested.
wifi & Company, u. S. A.
~
The Washington times., 1920-08-29
.SHAM BATTLE FOR
VETS MEET HERE
Plans Complete for Convention
Soldiers Of Foreign Wars
Hold Next Month.

Arrangements are complete for the
national encampment OF the Veterans
OF Foreign Wars In Washington the
week OF September Is. In addition to
the business sessions in the mornings
and early afternoons. elaborate pro-
grams have been prepared for each
afternoon and evening.
One of the interesting features will
be the parade OF the veterans and
representatives OF the foreign embas-
sizes, with their staffs and national
colors. and detachments of their SOL
diers in uniform. This will take place
Tuesday afternoon. September IA.
A monster sham battle is to be
held at Camp Meade on Friday after
noon of that week. A complete di-
vision will be in action, with tanks.
airplanes. and all types of artillery
A maneuver similar to that employed
in taking Chateau Thierry will be
shown.
An executive order has been issued
in all Government departments as
follows: at Is hereby ordered that
all employees who are veterans OF the
foreign wars and who desire to at
tend the annual encampment of said
veterans, to be held in this city, Sep
tember 13 to 1S, 1920. whose services
can be spared without detriment I,
the public business. may be excused
for said period, for the purpose OF
attending the encampment, the time
taken to be deducted from their an
nual leave"
National Capitol Post. No. 127. at
its last meeting, instructed It's dele
gates to vote to bring the national
headquarters of the organization to
Washington.
A caucus OF all delegates and alter
mates from the District department
OF the organization will be held Tues
day night, August 81, in Carroll Hall,
Tenth street. between II and ] streets
northwest. Final instructions will be
given the delegates on the policy to
be carried out at the convention.
Capt. Edwin S. Bettelheim, jr., OF
Equality Post, was elected vice chair
man of the State central committee
at melting Wednesday.
Capt. Albert Haan was elected adju-
tant of Equality Post. and was in
stalled at the last meeting, with
Philip Beck as senior vice commander
and L. Il. Donaldson as junior vice
commander.
w NJ Morrell resigned as COM
mander Of Admiral Perry Post In or
der to devote more time to the Gold
Chevron, the monthly publication of
the District department. He has been
succeeded by Lieutenant Sechleman,
who saw service in France, the Phil
ippines and Asia.
The Washington times., 1920-08-29
ON
BR|TTENCLA|M|
Miller Cites Records As to Cost
of Maintaining British
Embassy.

The assertion made in Washington
that the entire expense Of the Brit
ish embassy Is hardly greater than
the $4,000 which Congressman Fred
erick Britten charges was expended
in behalf of the Democratic cam
psign 10 hardly In accord with the
facts. Records show that up TO .
few years ago the salary OF the am
bassador alone was $4,000 year.
This was recently increased TO $4,000
per year.
Moreover. seventeen attaches and
are employed In addition
to a big force OF stenographers and
clerks. and there is an entertainment
fund which British subjects are proud
to believe Is greater than that or any
other nation.
Former Congressman C. b. Miller
OF Minnesota today recalled a hearing
before the House Committee on For
eIgn Affairs in 1918 which threw light
on some expenditures al the British
embassy. AS secretary OF the Re-