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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-11-10
President Elect Harding is Now
Sure Where He Stands on the
League Of Nations
DEFINITE DECLA-
RATION AT MARION
Large Crowd Attends Front
Porch Celebration of Republi-
can Victory-Speech By Hard
ing

Marion. Ohio, Nov 4..--Making his
hrst speech as president -eiect, War
rem G. Harding declared at an cleo
ton celebration Of home folk here
toiBht that the Versailles league OF
nations was now deceased" al
thougi. the new administration in
tended to see that tho patton played
Its part in a new international asso-
ciatio founded on peace and jus-
tice. ,
Mr.. Harding also told his friends
and neighbors, who gathered around
the front porch in a cheering con
course rivalling the greatest crowds
Of the campaign that he. had come
through the fight without IAN apol-
ogy or regret" and that he would
rather not have the presidency than
to win it by speaking i'll or utter
ing lie.''
The celebration In which many
from other Ohio cities Joined, was
characterized by all the carnival fea-
| lures Of an old politically rally.
30 great was the gathering that
the streets were TANNED for a block
| away and only small part OF those
present could hear the speech. In q
parade past the Harding residence
there were. many special features.
one man leading a donkey on whose
sides was painted Jimmie didn't
treat me right" while another group
carried a dummy corpse; silhouetted
against a red fire background and la
oelled THE League OF Nations"
1t was from the latter tableau that
a rnGH. a alA 81 e.
the leading thought OF his speech
His reference to it started a laugh,
md then he said: ~, , -.
II didn't see as much sorrow in
your faces "a had apprehepded.
It's not that you or r question the
desire Of America to play its part: its
not that we question the high ideals
OF those who were responsible for the
Versailles covenant, You just didn't
want a surrender OF the United States
OF America you wanted America to
so on under American ideals. That's
why YOU didn't care for the league
which is now deceased.
America is playing n great part
now. America is healing the heart
OF tho old world tonight as no other
nation. But there is more to be;
there ia q new world relationship and
when the next administration comes
INTO power we're going to play our
part We're going to ask for nations
associated together In Justice: but 1t
shall be an association which surren-
ders nothing Of American freedom"
In his short talk the PRESIDENT
elect touched on no other issues of
he campaign but thanked the crowd
for it's tribute and asked that he go
o Washington with your good
wishes. your confidence and your
prayers"
1T is a solemn responsibility" he
said, "and when L am through l want
% DO able TO come back and be one
of you again the Same as 1 am now.
! lika to stand before you and tell
you l don't come with a single apol-
ogy OF regret. Before I'd become
president by speaking III or utterlng
Il lie, I'd spurn the Office"
He added that he always had liked
tho Marion spirit Of boosting" and
that he was going down to Wash
ingtOn as booster for the United
States Of America"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-11-10
PALMER FACES
COURT INQUIRY
Attorney General Called to Indi-
anopIis For Investigation of
Connection With Coal Cases
ORDER ISSUED BY FEDERAL
JUDGE ANDERSON
Mr.. Palmer Says He Is At Loss
to Know What Judge Ander-
son Proposes to Investigate

Washington. Nov 4.--Attornev
General Palmer returned to his office
mere late today TO find awaiting him,
telegram from Federal Judge An
dersen at indianapolis informing
lam tnat an inyestigatlon was 10 be
made OF Mr.. Palner's connection
win the soft coal cases. Mr.. Palmer
immcdiately went into conference
WITH G.. II. AmGs. former assistant
ATTORNEY general. who conducted the
court proceedings at Indianapolis in
the original cases at the time, OF the
nft coal strike. After the confer
snce. which lastsd two hours, no said
he was unable 10 understand what
Judge Anderson 10 proposing 10 in
vtstiRats.r ~ .+
The attorney ssnsIai sdd he had
revtowed the entire record OF the
cass I'm question with Mr.. Ames. but
that they had she'd no light on the
matter. - =
Il aH at ;aS TO know what
Judge ArdSr7cn il prrposing TO In
festigsse.' Mr.. Palmer said. M
connection alth this case has Been
simply and only the counsction OF
the attorney general with any so, :.
erment case" NJ
Mr. Palmer hal net determined to-
night whether ho would go to In
d'anaIolis personN.ly In response 70
Jucgo AndeEsen's invitation. ..
There were Indications at the oe :
partm@iit hat the controversy nicn
preciDitateh recrnt.J the resignation
OF Dan w. Sinms - special prosecu,
tor IN tho ecai case, was being .e-
viewed. .t. ts... 80 =.
Correspondence betN ,en the de.
partnept and Dir. Sinlms and all data
having bearing on the proceed
ines have been asse nble1. II was
understood the attorney Sen,raI
PLANNED to go oyer the papers dur
ipg the next few days As 49,
Whlss some cnteidrs thought tt'
possible Caat Further acucu b, Judge
Anderson might warrant tAs attot-
neg general in making pubic a.ate-
ment OF his position ION all phases
OF the proceedings" tho opinion was
expressed that Unless the judge him
seif threw additional light on the
propoHed inquiry. Mr.. Palme.' would
remain silent
Although In no way connecting the
Simms controversy with matters 10
DO investigated by JudEe Anderson,
Mr.. Palmer maintained that his POSI-
tion with respect 10 using the coal
conspiracy evidence a second time
was the only right and proper posi-
ton" to- take He was represented
as feeling that TO use the evidence In
the forthcoming case would amount
substantially 20 placing tho defend
ants twice In jeopardy. Compliance
OF the miners md operators With the
Injunction mandate OF the court set
tied that phase OF the proceedings.
MIR Palmer was NaiJ 20 hold, which
prompted him to Instruct Mr.. simms
10 exclude such evidence for the Sec
ond prosecution,
Onicials admitted tho expectation
tonight that JUICE Anderson, acting
on his own initiative would call for
introduction OF this evidence. With
that. officials said. they had nothing
TO do. but the statement was reit-
Grated that the government would
not employ the information as q part
Of It's case.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-11-10
Sir Auckland Geddes Warns
Americans That Competition
Over Trade May Lead To
Trouble
FAIR TRADE AND EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY THE MOTTO
Business Organized BY Govern
ment and Supported by Politi-
cal Action Dangerous to
World Peace

Minneapolis, Nov. 4.-Sir Auckland
Geddes. the British ambassador, In
an address here said that America and
Great Britain must avoid national
trade competition organized by the
government and supported by politi-
cal action" If the United States or
Great Britain began to organize areas
for exclusive economic advantage
there would inevitably come clash
'of interest that would at least strain
friendly relations" He said the Brit
ish motto is. fair trade and equal op-
portuntty." r"-.E .tFfE .. ..
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-11-10
artisan League
Loses Ground

Chicago, Nov. 5.-GOvernor Lynn j.
Frazier (RepublicanI has been re-
elected in North Dakota, with Nom
Partisan League en- dc rsement, accord
ing to advices received here tonight.
Frazier had beer reported running be-
hind his Democratic opponent since
election day, but the swing was to-
ward him today by upward OF a thou
sand votes over O'COnnor. whose de-
feat was conceded by the Fargo Fo-
rum, his chief newspaper supporter.
John Baer, noa-partisan member OF
congress. was defeated by o. B. Burt
ness, Republican. according to the
latest figure.
Candidates endorsed by the Nom
Partisan League in Minnesota were al
defeated. the non partisan vote show
ing falling off from the June prima-
ries.
Reports from South Dakota Incl.
Gated that the league also had lost
by comparison with previous elections
in the state. The figures indicated
the greatest loss had been In the
cities, while rural districts also seemed
to have gone over TO the. Republicans
who swept the state Tuesday. %. T.
In Colorado. where strong fight
was made by the Non -Partisar
League. the party elected four mem
bers Of the Legislature. while for the
senate only one candidate was success
full. For the house three league can.
dtdates were elected and thirty
beaten.
Idaho returns indicated severe
defeat for tho Non Partisan League
It's candidate for governor, S. d. Fairs
child, carrying only two counties. Al
other party candidates went down
defeat with him. Oae candidate
the legislature who had league bs
ing vas thought tonight to have v
Republican candidates winning slt
state and national offices by
pluralitieS.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-11-10
Harding Off
On Vacation
President Elect Says He Will
Not Consider Cabinet During
Vacation

OnBoard IIardlng's Spec!a Train,
Noy. 6.-President-e!ect Harding b.
gan months vacation trip TO South
ern Texas and Panama. The presi-
dent-elects mind is already at work
on the preliminary details Of a plan
TO ia new association OF nations, but he
does not intend 10 let il interfere with
his outing. Cabinet appointments, he
announced, will not be given conSid-
Grafton during his vacation.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-11-10
Southern Railway News

Washington, Nov. 6.-The following
executive bulletin has been issued by
President Fairfax Harrison Of the
Southern Railroad system:
MY. f. II. Coapman, vice prest-
dent, in charge OF operations, has been
granted leave Of absence to recover
his health. During his absence the
officers Of the operating department
will report to MIR. II. ". Miller, vice
president"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-11-10

New Orleans, Nov. 6.-Bankers
from all over tire south are here to
plan the organize ton Of a twelve mill
lion dollar foreign trading corpora
ton TO establish banking facilities TO
market the agricultural products OF
the south in Europe.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-11-10
Military Help
For Wrangel
French Are Rushing Sup
plies, Arms and Ammuni-
tion to SebastOpol
BY The Associated Press

COnstantinople, Nov. G.
French and British representa-
tives here have asked their
governments II their warships
in the Black sea should sup
port General Wrangle at Pere-
kop and SalNova, where soviet
forces are pressing on the Cri-
mean peninsula. Meanwhile
French supplies, rifles and
cartridges are being hurried to
Scba stopol.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-11-10

Washington. Nov. 6.-The sttae and
war department officials said they had
no knowledge OF any official American
mission In the war zone of Southern
Russia and had no report OF any mis-
sion falling into the sovicts hands.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-11-10
German Treas
ury Bankrupt
Government Faces Deficit
Of Seventy Billion Marks

by The Associated Press.
Berlin, Nov. 5.-Germany's
treasury faces defict OF sew
enty billion marks. DIR. Haf-
ferich, former vice chancellor,
declared in\ a speech in the
reichstag. Minister of Finance
Wirth said ne would introduce
n bill for sacrifice tax and ask
for n credit Of a billion marks
10 buy cereals abroad.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-11-10

London. Nov. 6.-Amerian mission
in South Russia has fallen into soviet
hands, the Moscow newspaper Prava-
da says according to wireless mes
sage. The mission. the paper SAYS.
Wa9 headrd by General MOrcl.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-11-10
Tour on BattleShlp
President Wilson Directs That
Warship Be Placed at Hard
ing's Disposal For Trip To
Panama

Washington, Nov. s. - President
Wilson has directed Secretary Daniels
to offer Senator harding a battleship
for his Panama trip and the presi,
dental yacht. Mayfower. for the trip
at Hampton Roads 10 board the bat
tleship.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-11-10
Wa Shington, %oN.

Washington, Nov. 6.-The o
semi-"fttcial railroad empIq
recognition by the railroad la
as subordinate officials hayl
lowed by the interstate
commission, giving them
10 place wage inVestiGatis
board f0r adjustment
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1920-09-16
SIDE LIaHr ON PROFITEERs

"Where Iron Is There Is the Faith
erland," book by Clarence 7. Streit
of England, sets forth what would be
to most of US an amazing scandal,
which was aired i'm France year ago
and concealed by the censorship from
America. 1t has to do with the way
interlocking directorates and owner
ship of the steel industry in Germany
and France interfered with the pros
ecution of the war on both sides. The
De Wendell family is the prominent
figure. Francois de Wendell, president
of the French steel trust, was a mem
ber of the French parliament; Charles
de Wendell. his brother. whose mines
on the German side of the Lorraine
frontier connected with the French
mines, was naturalized German and
member of the reichstag. All the
iron and steel purchased for France
in England was obtained through
Humbert de Wendell and his brother
in-law was appointed to check him
up. The De Wendell family likewise
distributed the metal obtained to the
various concerns which needed It in
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1920-09-16

France, The French government re-
ferred to Francois de Wendell, the par
lament member, all charges Of prof.
teering in steel for investigation and
report!
There were gentlemen's agreements
by which French airplanes spared
German smelters and the Germans in
turn spared the coal mines of the
French. The French general staff Of
ficer responsible for the protection of
the trust property under the German
flag was an employe of the trust.
Thus we understand why the Lorraine
sector, as it was called, was quiet
throughout the war until the Ameri-
cans reached the front. The greater
part of our men were taken to this
sector for training because it was
quiet, and the American army struck
the first blow against the German
smelters.
Mr.. Streit concludes his book with
the remark that the first article in
the covenant of the true society of
nations would be "coal and iron can
no more in any country remain pri-
vate property"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1920-09-16
The Local Ticket is Good One andowill be
Elected Very Largely

The State Wide Primary developed some very de-
ligful surprises Here in Gtnnson issues and To-
cal anpathes somewhat couded the big issues but not
to extent that seriously effected the real questions
At this writing the Nonpartsan League candidates on
the ticket running if ahead of the
called regulars. The educational work done by the EN-
PRE for the past two has borne fruit and Gunn
County has voted for progress
Old Denver the home of political rascaty has given
from few hundred to 1000 majority for the Farmer
didate the large figures being for j. NJ Collins for Gov
Democrats of the eactionary type in Denver
IDENTIFY followed the of their republican brethren here
by going into the primary of the opposite party and try
ing help them The Schuyler Nicholson fight engaged
their attention. likely because the money there.
Here in Gunnison county three four rule or ruin
of reactionary and
sprnkling of republicans who play shrewd politics and
persuaded them help defeat democrats whom the
Empire supported. 1t worked and for time they were
filled with gee but their mrth changed to howIs of
when they discovered that while they picking
berries their peach crop had been gathered.
However, in spite of all very excellent ticket has
been named by the democrats There never rea-
why Dr. Sullivan should not be nominated for
missioner. The people evidently want him, the
publicans have said He has the brains to be good
commissioner and his election is certain doubtless
will prove his ability that line after January first.
Melvin Herrick is capable young and has had
experience in the Office to which he will be elected Mr.
Thompson the defeated candidate also good man
for the position but he went down defeat at the hands
of people who owed him better treatment.
The Empire and its editors feel that the public in
terest will be best served by supporting Thomas Hogan
for County Judge He has been nominated the repub
ticket, from grand old democratic family
for office that ought to be political and
will be this fall from the standpoint that it is
nom political
With the general result The Empire is in hearty ac-
considering the monumental state victory feels
that supporting the democratic ticket is the only
this time If any weak places, incompe
unworthy candidates would announce it and
stand by the announcement any such develop the
late returns in will state position later
There coming in Colorado Graft and
calous disregard of the peoples interests going into
the discard along with several other bad elements The
Democracy the chance of century be right and
win through being right Let all strive to help them
be right and then stand by them because they are.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1920-09-16
THE DAWN APPEARS

For two years have consistently stated that
the vital reforms demanded by the Nonpartsan League
going to be brought about and that the party that
FIRST took up their questions would be the beneficiary
in marked degree. With equal tenacty several real
democratic papers have opposed the League program
OF them without examining 1T if it
tanned merit Now, note several coming and
doubtless many will follow the campaign pro-
crosses.
We not among those who wish to too swift
ly This year sufficient Leaguers, many of them and
ability have been nominated the Legislature
first rank ought to similar to Senator
come warehouses; elevators particularly
cold storage warehouses All these the people need They
the being of both those who produce and
those who toll and buy the produce of the others Toll
of hodups who rob both producer
under the guise of "Middemen" is possible much
longer.
With legislature friendly to such bills and gov
who will sign them and attorney general to fight
for them, they be put and considerable relief
furnished almost at once.
In the State Of North Dakota have examples Of
be done and laws which with small amendment
can be made applicable to conditions
Last week printed that the State of North Dakota
would this year levy whatever Since writing
that we that instead they will levy traing tax,
7-1Oths of mil Following their program perhaps we
reach place where four later too prac-
cay abolish state taxes 1t is great idea to work to
EMPIRE congratulates all Colorado moving
swiftly toward wping out special privilege and working
for the interests Of the whole commonwealth
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1920-09-16
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease.
nuenced by constitutional conditions. and
in order to cure it you must take an
internal remedy. Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine Is taken internally and acts thru
the blood on the mucous surfaces of the
system. Halls Catarrh Medicine was
prescribed BY one of the best physicians
posed Of some of the best tonics known.
combined with some of the best blood
tSs Hair. %.s,
cine 10 what produces such wonderful
results in catarrhal conditions Send for
r. Ssaa1lsSI1 salS = CO.. Props. Te,.do. o.
1sIrs Family Piils fox sonstipsuou.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1920-09-16
Wrona Number

The telephone in well-known sur
geon's Office rang and the doctor an
swered it. A voice inquired, "Who
is this?"
The doctor readily recognized the
voice of his 7-year-old son. Although
an exceedingly busy man, he was al
ways ready for a bit of fun, SO he
replied:
"The smartest man in the city,
81 beg your pardon, SIR answered
the child, ''but they have given me
the wrong number" and hung up the
receiver.=Exchange
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1920-09-16
How an Editor Got Rich

He started as poor as a proverbial
church mouse twenty years ago. He
has now retired with a comfortable
fortune of S5O,0OO00.
This money was acquired through
industry, economy, conscientious ef-
fort to give full value, indomitable
perseverance, and the death of an
uncle, who left the editor S49, 9,999.50.
-Empeco Paper News.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1920-09-16
20 YEARS AGO
Copied from tho Files of the Elk
mountaiu Pilot

Issues of Sept and 10. 1901.
John Feroglio left for Redstons
this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. A. Russ were
down from Irwin today.
John Berninger moved his family
down from Floresta today.
Morgan Jones left Monday for a
weeks sojourn at Glenwood
W. A. Wilson is getting his mine
in shape for the production Of coal
A daughter was born to the wife
Of William Jones at FIoresta Satur-
day.
The Boyle and Runnoe families ara
creek.
Miss Jessie Ross went down to
Gunnison Saturday to visit with rel
atives.
Ebert Smith took a heavy load OF
machinery over to the Elko mill
Thursday.
Miss Vina Charter will leave to-
morrow to visit friends in Pueblo
and Florence.
| Jerry Enright returned Saturday
from an extended trip to Galena,
Kansas, his former home.
Misses Minnie and Mary Clouch ar
rived Thursday from their vacation,
spent at home in Greeley.
|
On Tuesday last in the county
court Jessie Gardiner was granted a
divorce from John S. Gardiner.
Mrs. S. D. Crump and little daugh-
ter of Canon City, have been the
guests of Mrs J. D. Walker the past
week
A number of his young friends
gave Ralph Neesham pleasant sur
prise at his home last Wednesday
evening.
Mrs. D. ]. Applegate returned Fri
day from Denver, where she went to
purchase fall and winter stock of
millinery.
VIM. Evans and Harry Phillips left
on Wednesday, for Vulcan, where they
will be employed at one of the mines
in that camp.
Henry E. Roth left Thursday for
Chicago to buy, fall and winter
stock of dry goods and clothing for
Roth & Click
Labor Day was observed in Crested
Butte by everybody laboring diligent-
ly. How different from what they
did this year.)
Invitations are out for the wedding
of William t. Neesham and Miss
Margaret Jamison, to take place on
September 18th.
Miss Annie Matzke came up from
Vulcan Monday and will remain here
this winter with her aunt, Mrs. John
Doyle, and attend school.
E r. Warren, assisted by Wallie
Mcdonald, is at work surveying a
group of claims in the Irwin mining
district for J. X. Hallowell.
In company with W. A. Mosher and
wife, Misses Lille and Anna Ball
drove over to Redstone today to meet
their father and return with him.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Bruce and little
son Grant, left Saturday for Paonia
to attend the Fruit Fair to be held at
that place this week.
Mrs. Chas. McWilliams returned
Thursday from a visit to Gunnison.
She was accompanied by Miss Mary
Clifford, who remained until the fol-
lowing day
Royal P. Jarvis arrived today to
visit his parents. Royal has just re-
turned from South America, where he
has been in charge of mining opera
tions being conducted in Bolivia by
New York company
S. C. Robinson returned Monday
from Cripple Creek, where he has
been successful in launching a min
ing enterprise which will consist of
driving tunnel of $500 feet to cut
the Augusta vein at a depth of about
$500 feet.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1920-09-16
Senator Hetherington for Attorney General
The Organized Hosts Of Labor and Farmers will Garry the
Democratic Ticket to A Sweeping Victory

Assessor-James F. Robinson
Treasurer-Mevin B. Herrick
Superintendent of Schools-Paune X. Rose.
Coroner-F. P. Hanson
Surveyor. H. Robinson.
Commissioner, First District@George Sullivan
Commissioner, Second District-C L. Mcdonald
Republican
State Senator-Robert F. Rockwell
Representative H. Wise.
District Attorney-Lee W. Burgess.
County Judge-Thomas Hogan.
County Clerk-Neie R. Summers.
Sheriff-Joseph M Arnott.
Assessor-Water Haynaker
Treasurer-N. v. Napier.
Superintendent of Schools-Helen M. Blackstock.
Coroner-N. ]. Hyatt.
Surveyor-Arthur L. Whtehorn ~
Commissioner First District-W. A. Gillaspey.
Commissioner, Second District-Ted Knowles.
1t is quite possible that the official count mis
put Harry Endner in the Commissioners from
First District, there is only vote between him
Mr.. Gillaspey
A phone message received just close the
form that it is possible that Tuly Scott has bea
Mr.. Calcotte for the Democratic Senatorial nominate
and that Morrison Shafroth may defeat Hetherington
Attorney General The balance of the ticket prin
above.