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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-02-12
S. c., SATURDAY, FEBRUARY II, 1921
TAX PAYMENT
UNTIL MAY
Free Conference Committee
Agrees On Bill Which Has
Passed Senate and House

Columbia, Feb. 10.-POstponement
of taxes with penalties until May is
provided in the free conference COM
mittee report on the bill, which has
already passed both branches of the
legislature, delaying the imposition of
tax penalties for 1921. this report be-
ing made to the assembly today.
The report OF the free conference
committee conforms closely to the
form of the bill as adopted by the
house of representatives, with penal
ties as follows: One per cent in
January, two per cent in February,
three per cent in March, three in
April, and seven in May, with collec-
tions by execution after May IS. The
house plan differed from this only in
respect to April, that being four in
stead Of three. The senate bill would
have provided for no penalties until
April l. after that date the penalty
being seven.
The report of the committee, if
adopted by both branches Of the leg
islature, will provide for one per cent
penalty in January, two February,
three March. three. April and seven
for the first half of May. The free
conference committee was composed
OF Senator'S Wells, Robinson, and
Miller, and Representatives Sapp,
Evans and Hughes.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-02-12
ICE MANUFAC-
TURERS MEET

Greensboro, y. c., Feb. 9.-The two
days session OF the Send annual con-
Ventlon of the Southern Ice exchange
came to close here today with the
election of officers during the after
noon and banquet tonight. II. f.
GARLAND OF Greensboro was elected
president for the ensuing year; E. H.
Moses or Sumter, S. c., vice president,
ana X. w. Barnes of Selma, Ala. sec
retalE and treasurer. The selection
OF the next meeting place was left
IN charge of the executive commit
teO
The feature of the morning session
today was the address by the new
preSldene son prospects for 1921"
Mr.. Garland was optimistic over the
outlook and gave reasons for his
OPTIMISM However, he told the ice
exchange that there is still need for
rigid economy and advertising
There is no real cause" he said.
according to the best information I
can get for the general depressed
conditions now prevailing, except
tfat the federal reserve banks have
decided that it was for the best in
terest Of the country TO get condi-
tons and prices stabilized" MIR.
Garland did not hazard a guess as
to how long this would take. whether
"one year or five years, but the
sooner the better" Mr.. Garland
strongly recommended advertising to
the exchange, declaring that YOU
must keep your name before the
public If YOU expect to succeed"
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AID FOR FARM
LOAN BANKS

washington, Feb 9.-The senate
committee on agriculture adopted
this afternoon resolution bv Sem
ator Harrison of Mississippi, which
incorporated in the appropriation
bill provision authorizing the treas
ury TO assume farm loan bonds in
a sum approXimating 5000, 100000.
"If this provision becomes law"
SAID Senator Harrison, farm loan
banks, which have been unable to
junction on account OF a lawsuit
pending in the supreme court, could
resume operations, and in large
measure extend relief to the farm
ers of the country
The Harrison resolution prevailed
over strenuous opposition by New
England members of the committee.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-02-12
ISLANDER EX-
SERVICE MEN

Washington, Feb. 10.-An appeal
to newspapers to guard against des-
ignating as eN-scrVice men, burglars
and other criminals, without proper
investigation, was issued today by
Secretary Baker. He declared the
expression was becoming increasing
ly common and that in many cases
investigation would prove the. per-
son referred to had never been iden-
tilted with the armed forces. Secre-
tary Baker said it is popular with
criminals now to plead that they serv-
ed in the army or navy in hope Of
gaining sympathy.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-02-12
SHERIFF FOR
GOT HANGING
Attorney General of Louisiana
Search for Precedent to Guide
i'm Unusual Case

New Orleans. Feb. S.--With appar-
entity no precedent TO guide him. At
torney General A. v. Coco Is tonight
trying to determine the legal status
or Logan Eaton. negro of Monroe.
La. the date OF whose execution on
February for the murder Of a
white man was completely forgotten
by Sheriff II. A. Grant OF Ouachita
parish
The forgetfulness OF the sheriff.
who became 80 engrossed in other
matters that he entirely overlook ed
the scheduled hanging OF the negro.
has raised one of the most interest
tnS legal question ever met with in
this state. according to legal authori.
Ties. whose opinions in regard to the
nesro's status widely differ.
The attorney general frankly ad-
mits That he does not know what
the ncgro's status is-whether he is
already legally dead i'm the eyes OF
the law and should go free by rea-
son OF having his life once placed
in jeopardy with the setting OF the
date for his eXcction. or whether the
man must set he executed He states.
however that he will thoroughly ex-
anime all cases i'm the records which
may have a bearing on the matter
before rendering decision.
Another complication i'm the case Is
the fact that an application for n
communication of the sentence to life
Imprisonment Is now pending before
the board OF pardons.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-02-12
FIVE CHARGES
AGAINST BICHAM
Warrants Read to Accused in
Florence Jail
HE ASKS ONLY
ONE QUESTION
Florence Prisoner Held in Con-
nection With Killing of Five

Florence, Feb. 9.-Warrants sworn
out by Coroner w. Marvin Smith
charging Edmund Bigham with the
murder Of five persons, all members
Oh his own family except the two Nc
Cracken children, who had been
adopted by his dead sister, were read
this afternoon to Bigham. There were
five separate warrants, covering the
murders of Mrs. NJ. NJ. Bigham, Mrs
Margie Black, Leo McCracken, John
McCracken and l.. Smile Bigham.
and they were taken out by the cor
oner in accordance with the verdict
the jury of inquest rendered on the
night of January 26 after an entire
day had been passed at Pamplico in
the taking Of testimony. Deputy
Sheriff and Jailer Jacob S. Cook read
the warrants 10 Mr.. Bigham, While
the accused man stood quietly in his
cell in the Florence county Jail.
WHO swOre out the warrants p"
asked Mr.. Bigham at the conclusion
Of their reading.
Coroner Smith," answered the dep
uty.
This was all that passed between
WV WV II lUdl TIE
pallOr of Mr.. Bigham's face increased
as the reading of the warrants pro-
gressed. He was quite pale when the
deputy turned TO leave.
Until the corOner's warrants were
served on Mr. Bigham this afternoon
he had been held in custody under a
warrant taken by John McCracken,
the father of the two dead children.
1t was at first decided TO stay serv-
ice of the coroner's warrants until
the accused man should make appli-
cation for bail, and then, in the event
that he should secure his freedom,
again arrest him under the several
charges of the coroner's jury. The
effect of this would be to largely in
crease the amount of bond which Mr..
Bigham would have to furnish. To-
day. however, the officials concluded
to serve the warrants and they were
read by Mr.. Cook.
1t was sta.ed authoritatively today
that Mr.. Bigham so far had not ar
ranged to secure legal representa-
ton and, therefore, made no applica-
ton for bail
When the case will be called is. Of
course, undetermined as yet. The
next term Of the criminal court will
be held in Florence beginning
March p.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-02-12
AVIATION OFFICER
TAKES POISON

Newport News, Va, Feb. l0.-Lt
ID. a. Rupp, York, Pa, was found
dead in his quarters at Langley Field
late last night, it was announced to-
day. His mouth was badly burned
by poison and friends believe it to be
suicide. The wife of Rupp was re-
Gently mysteriously assaulted a. their
home at the flying station and Rupp
later declared that he was RESPONSE
bile for the attack. He was recently
ordered transferred 20 Honolulu
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-02-12

Columbia. Feb. 10.--The state high
way department is asking the legis-
lature to incorporate i'm a state law
regulations governing traffic on the
public highways as drafted by the
highway commission. These rules re-
fer to weight of loads. speed. etc.
They would not allow anyone under
fourteen todrive II car. and children
between fourteen and 16 to be licens-
Oh
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Nowbcrry. Feb. S.--A message
rcached the city this afternoon n, 8
O'Clock from the western part OF the
county, two miles from Vaughnvillc
that Will Coats. a farmer living
with his family In the home of his
fa'her-in- George y. Boozcr on
the Nincty-Si0 road. was found dead
this afternoon in "a piece of woods
near the home. Ills throat was cut
aud u is believed that hc came to his
death 10y his own hand In the mca-
cGre Intelligence tina. reached the city
ith the call for the coroner no par
fnlars were given, and nc cause was
iGned for the act.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-02-12

Columbia, Feb 10.-The Guignard
Brick Works, Of Columbia one of the
largest plants OF it's kind in the state,
announced today that it had this week
resumed operations, after being shut
down for six weeks. 1t also reports
that February business is better than
the average so far.
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PAY Pen Directors.

Senator Baker has introduced
bill to provide that directors of the
state penitentiary shall receive the
same pay for their services as the
members of the state legislature. with
five cents mileage for the meetings
OF the board attended. The board
has five elective members, with the
governor and attorney general ex-
OfficiO.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-02-12
McADOO MAKES
STATEMENT

Mexico Ci.y, Feb. 9.--William G..
McAdoO left here last night on his re-
Turn To the United states. lie said
his trip To- Mexico was one OF pleas
urc and denied that he entered into
any negotiations with the Mexican
government For the administration, or
supervision or rehabilitation of the
railroad system.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-02-12

London Feb. l0.-Serious fight
ing between the German population
md Belgian patrol in Aixlachap-
pellc is reported in an Amsterdam dis
patch today
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WASHINGTON. Feb. S.-The white
population in Alabama i'm 1920 was /.
+i',0S2 and the negro population
9OO.652. the census bureau announced.
The white population increased near
~ j per cent while the negroes de-
creased \ per cent. The negro pop
lation Of Columbus, Ohio was o.
O9l, an increase of 73.4 per cent
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States Pay Roll.

Senator Wightman has introduced a
concurrent resolution to require the
comptroller general to furnish for the
legislature of 1922 complete list
or persons on the states pay rolls,
in whatsoever capacity. Recently
Comptroller General Duncan advis-
ed the senate that he could not fur
nish such a list, because it would
take larger office force chan he had
in his office or more time than he
could give at this busy season.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-02-12

Rome. Feb. 10.-Thc appointment
of Arch bishop Dougherty. of Phila-
dclphia, as cardinal, i'm succession Of
the late Cardinal Farley, Of New
York. IL almost certain, according to
Vatican circles
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Cut Out Cut OutS.

Representative ]. o. Williams, of
Pickens. a student of the University
Law school, has introduced a bill
which would prohibit the use Of au-
tomobile cut outs on the public high
ways of the state, with a penalty for
violation OF the law Of not more than
800 fine or thirty days imprison-
ment.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-02-12

New York, Feb. S.-Robert T..
Bnndcll, president of the building
trades council, who was convicted of
extortion from builders. was scntenc-
I'D today TO serve from five to ten
years in the state prison.
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Observe Armisticc Day.

Representative SVIith, OF Columbia.
has introduced in the house Of repre-
sentatives bill to make November
IL, Armistice Day, a legal holiday,
lin commemOration Of the valiant and
heroic service of South Carolinians in
the world war"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-02-12

Munich, Feb. S.-Prcmiers of va
nous German states agreed to urge
Berlin government to refuse compli-
ance with the allied demands fOrmu-
lated by the supreme couucil in Par
is two weeks ago.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-02-12
PLAGUE COMES
FROM EUROPE

New York, Feb. 10.-Several cases
OF typhus were found among the
steerage passengers arriving today on
the steamship San Justo from Triest
and Naples. Three passengers died
of the disease during the voyage
The vessel was ordered held indefi-
nitely at quarantine and the typhus
victims were removed to Swineburne
Island.
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New York, Feb. 10.-The discov-
cry of eleven new cases of typhus
among persons arriving here several
days ago aboard the steamship Pres
ident Wilson led officials today to
plan drastic measures against fur
ther immigration from plague in
fected European countries
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Washington, Feb. 10.-A bin limit
ing immigration of any one country
to five per cent Of the aliens of such
Il country in the United States when
last census was taken was approx
ed unanimously by the senate immi-
grafton committee.
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suggested by the counties represent
ed, to confer with the proper conn
mitteeS OF the general assembly.
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mc. Feb. S.--Scventy thousand
roops are being organized for
1ensive i'm Asia Minor. ac-
<lm,rna reports. Turkish
- preparing TO meet
Bisbee daily review., 1921-01-14

this with usual mark special sale commonly held
 
  to purchase result Come find We reputation
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Reconstruction Prices
Notions

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Hosiery RECONSTRUCTION PRICE

Children's Fine Ribbed
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 knee and S9c Children's Fine Lisle Hose...,Sse Infants Fine Lisle Hose.,..,,..2se Ladies' Fine Burson Hose......2ee
Evening star., 1921-03-24
WANT "FIFTH AVENUE"
Connecticut Avenue People May
Use Publicity.

Plans for boosting" Connecticut
avenue of the Dupont Circle district
were discussed Tuesday night at a meet
ing OF the Connecticut Avenue Asso-
citation at 1890 Connecticut avenue.
Members were addressed by Edward
Cove of the American city bureau of
New York. The assistance OF the bu-
reau may be requested with the OBJ
joct of promoting and developing Con-
necticut avenue.
Make Connecticut avenue Washing
toms 5th avenue" is the unofficial
slogan of the organization. Advertis-
ing to develop the street is now being
used as a new angle in the publicity
field. Laurence Rubel presided at the
meeting.
Evening star., 1921-03-24
ITALIAN INCREASE GROWS.

More than four times as many
Italians travelled across the Atlantic
to the United States in 1920 as de-
parted for the west in 1919. accord
ing to advices today to the Depart
ment of Commerce from Commercial
Attache II. c. Mclean at Rome.
Of more than 100000. the total
number, the large majority set out
for the United States. 169,379 leaving
Italy for this country in 1920. as
against 41.164 in 1919.
The overland emigrants from Italy
went TO France, for the most part.
That country took nearly 10000 out
of som ething less than $4,000 who
crossed the frontier.
Evening star., 1921-03-24

chinsry for epnsidsring oompromise
possibilities might b Act in motion.
One Of these contemplAt Ates the ap-
pointment Of . committee composed
Of representatives Of the companies
and the commission which would can
vass the differences in the valuations
and seek to reach an adjusted figure
which would be reported to the utili-
ties board and the traction corpora
tiona for their adoption.
It Is believed that IL the differences
between the railway interests and the
commission could be adjusted in this
way the basis would be laid FOR a
voluntary merger which could be
effected speedily, thereby making
possible better car service and salts
factory solution for all time practi-
cally Of the faro problem.
Evening star., 1921-03-24
COLLEGE WOMEN PLANS.
Joint Convention Next Week II
Arranged,

Plans for the joint convention OF the
Association of Collegiate Alumnae
and the Southern Association of Col
lege Women. which opens here Tues
day for q, three-day session. have vir-
tually been completed. 1t was an
nounced today at the headquarters OF
the Washington branch OF the Collie
'giate AlunEnae Association. 1907 II
street. Delegates from all sections OF
the country will attend.
Mrs, Calvin Coolidge and Mrs. Her
bert Hoover will be the guests OF
honor when the Washington branch
entertains the visiting delegates. Mrs
Coolidge is member of the National
Club and Mrs. Hoover is enrolled with
the Cllifornia branch Mrs. Charles
Evening star., 1921-03-24

e. Hughes and Miss Alice Robertson.
representative IN Congress from Ok
laho,na, are members of the local
branch.
Evening star., 1921-03-24

At the end of the first year Of its
existence the Woman's Bank in
Clarksville. Tenn. showed gross
earnings Of 25 per cent.
Evening star., 1921-03-24
"Ju1ior High"
Suits

Single and Double Breasted
models in Boys Long Pants Suits
plain Blue and Fancy mixtures
cut to the Junior Highs taste
and made to the Saks' standard.
Sizes Is to 20 years. $3.50
SPECIAL ..........
Second Floor.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1921-11-03

FOR SALE-40 R. l. Red pullets, g.
months old, S each. Carl Lueken
phone 1925 Nooksack 10-27-2*
FOR SALE-Four-roo house, fur
nished. Water, light and 8 lots.
East end of town on Front street.
All for 81 600. John Ebert.
10-27-3t-*
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John Bussard plaster Gerrit Schuy-
[leman's new nine-room bungalow.
Miss Doris Bailey visited with
Miss Della Courtney, Tuesday after
noon.
Raymond Dingman. and Charley
Bajema and Alvah Blowers returned
Saturday from hunting trip in the
hills.
Aart Huisman purchased Ford
car from Arthur Meenk, this week.
Mrs. Winnifred Rose spent Satur-
day afternoon with Mrs. Will Blow
ers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Boehringer
were entertained at the Ben Gilman
residence Sunday evening.
Mrs. Joe Cramer and children Reta
and Kenneth spent from Sunday until
Tuesday with Mrs. Cramer's sister
in-law, Mrs. Reeves, of Bellingham.
Mr. and Mrs c. M. Huisman Wis
tied with Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph X.
Troost of Booths Corners, Saturday
afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adrian Verbrugge
and children Nella and Hermina. and
Mrs. w. B. Sehuyleman of Timon,
spent Thursday with Mr.. and Mrs. c..
NJ Huisman.
Mr. and Mrs Jacob Meenk and son
Earnest spent Thursday with their
daughter. Mrs. Hattie Morical and
family of Bellingham.
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LINDEN CHURCHES TO GIVE
PRAYERS FOR DISARMAMENT

Lynden churches will join Sunday
and next week with others over the
United States in special prayers for
the success of the disarmament con-
ference.
Rev. e. o. Grimes of the Meth
odist Church will preach Sunday ev-
ening at 7:30 on Disarmament"
Rev. Charles Baker of the Bap-
fist Church will preach Sunday ev-
ening on 1.-The Result and Prospect
of the Age-Long Dream of War
Hess World - ~
Other disarmament services will be
held at the Baptist Church up to
Wednesday night. and the public has
been invited. No offerings will be
taken.
Rev. Bakers subject Monday ev-
dens of Warning World" and on
Tuesday evening, 1.-THE Causes of the
Big Armaments of Warning World.
On Wednesday evening, DR.. Top
ping of Japan will speak on the Jap
Ianese question as related to Amer
lea. DR.. Topping has spent twenty
years in Japan; besides this first
hand experience. he brings into his
messages a scholarship of the high
est sort, which gives his address a
statesmanlike quality of the best in
formation possible.
The meetings at the Baptist Church
will begin at O'Clock each evening
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GREENWOOD

Mrs. Will Blowers spent Wednes-
day afternoon at the. Fred Rose res
idence.s
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Mutchler and MIR.
and Mrs. Harley Johnson attended
the Calvin sale Tuesday.
A Halloween party was given at
the school house Monday evening for
the school-children and their friends.
Rev. H. K. Pasma and Mr.. VIII
lie Compile spent Thursday at the
Huisman. landau, Top and kran-
eltdonk homes
The Parent-Teachers Association
will meet Thursday evening. me
Union High School plan will be dis
cussed. All are invited to attend this
meeting.
Jacob Meenk and son called on
Mr.. and Mrs. Matt Meenk at River
side Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harley Johnson Wis
tied with Mr.. and Mrs John Conlln
of Bellingham Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Lenssen and
sons visited at the Noteboom home
Wednesday evening. Mrs. Noteboom
is i'll this week.
Mrs George Alton has returned
on Monday from Tacoma, where she
was called by the illness of her SIS
ter, who is now improving rapidly.
Miss Sadie Campbell spent We'd
nesday afternoon with Miss Minnie
Elsner.
Mrs. Cramer and sons Jake and
Will spent Sunday afternoon at the
Andrew Boehringer home.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Blowers and
sen Alvah were the guests of Mr.. and
Do; 70 H.
day afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Meenk and son
left Tuesday morning for Hanford,
Cal, to visit over the winter with
their daughter, Mrs. George Neevil.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Boehringer
were entertained at their sons res
idence Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Bailey spent the
weekend at the James Bailey home.
Mrs. Will Blowers was entertained
at the Courtney residence Tuesday
afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Osgood and
children of Lawrence were Sunday
dinner guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew
Boehringer Mrs. Osgood is Sis
ter of Mrs. Boehringer.
| Mr.. Willard Twist of Laurel was
entertained at the James Bailey home
Sunday. Mr. Twist is a cousin OF
Mrs. Bailey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Meenk and
son Earnest were Sunday dinner
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. John Colen-
brander.
Mrs. Andrew Boehringer visited
with Mrs. c. M. Huisman Tuesday at
ternOon.
Mr.. Aart Huisman called on Mr.
Arthur Meenk of Lynden, Saturday
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Meenk and son
Earnest were entertained at dinner
Sunday evening at their sons resi-
dence, Mr.. and Mrs. Matt Meenk,
at Riverside.
The Bajema Boys have contracted
to clear acres for Bert landau
They have started to clear this week
Cornelius Huisman is helping Mr.