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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-22
PARTIAL ROSTER MOMENTS CLUB
 MEETING HERE

While probably 5000 women are represented in the convention of the Federation of Women's Clubs of the third district. whose sessions close today, each club belonging has sent special representatives,.
 It is interesting just what clubs are there. and who are the delegates. Here is a partial roster;
 Mrs. c. D. Millican, American Study; Mrs, M. Johnson. Modern Study; Mrs. J. Clark Wood, Current Topics; Mrs. C. B. Davies. Cosmos Mrs. Grady, Present Day; Mrs. Robinson, Pierian; Mrs. J, E. Walters. Veritas; Mrs Thomas Williams, Joycrofters; Mrs. James w. Wood, Kenilworth; Mrs. w. J. Cowden. Chrysolyte; Mrs. J. E. Brownlin, : Huntsville Avenue Chau- tauqua Mrs. W. P. McAdory, Clionian; Mrs w. c. Bohannon, Twentieth Century Housek eepers; Mrs. James w. King, Woman's Mrs. J. ". Smi- ley Twentieth Century; Mrs. J. s. Davidson, New Era Study Mrs. c. A Hardwick, Quest; Mrs. NJ. W. Me Dowell, Sesame; Mrs. Alexander London, Cadmeans Mrs. O. H. Mont gomery, Crescendo; Mrs W. H. Stock ham. Edgewood; Mrs. c. M. William son, Study Circle Mrs. Annie Tomlin- son Cabell Highland Book; Mrs. T. j.. Judge, Edgewood Study; Mrs A. B.. Aldrich Womans s Calture, Boyles; Mrs. w. l.. Murdoch. Amaranth; i; Mrs C. c. Adams. Psychology; Mrs. c. B. Yandle. Woman's, Wood lawn; Miss Leola Shannon, Junior Shakespearian; Mrs. B. T. Rochester, Culture; Mrs J. E. Garrison, Studiosis; Mrs. W. l. Hunter. Current Topics Mrs. E. A. Carter, Eleanor Horde; Mrs. Leo Oberdorfer, College Wom- en's; Mrs. T. c. Clark College Wom- ans; Mrs. F. w. Finch, Nine teenth Century; Mrs. J. M. Hawkins, Fortnightly Shakespeare; Mrs o. A. Miller, Hypathian; Mrs. H. E. Pearce Jefferson Study; Mrs. II. A. Lockhart, Sahala: Mrs. w. E. Turnipseed, Thread of the Story; Miss Willie Byrd, Birmingham Business and Prof fessional women's; Mrs. H. l.. Ali son, Shakespeare; Mrs. T.. l.. Hobart, L.'Etude d'Art; Mrs. Sidney Hart; Council of Jewish Women; Mrs. R. F. Moseley, Progressive Study. Ensley Miss Sarah Neill, Fenelon; Mrs. Col lins, Caxton; Mrs c. E. Busch. Book lovers. and Frs. c. M. Cary, represen- tative; Mrs H. H. Ryall, Fortnight Ky Shakespeare; Mrs. Haskins Will ijams Quest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-22
NO MORAL ISOLATION
 FOR LIBERTY,S DEEPEN DERS

Secretary Hughes, as the last speaker said:
 q shall detain you. gentlemen, but a moment. 1t would not do justice to my own sentiment or to that of my colleagues of the American dele gation if I did not. in a word, take part in this expression of the sense of privilege which has been felt in listening to this brilliant, eloquent, comprehensive and instructive ad- dress stating the position and policy of France.
 No words ever spoken by France have fallen upon deaf ears in the United States. The heart of America was thrilled by her valor and her chief and her memory of her stand for liberty is imperishable in this country, devoted to the institutions of liberty.
 Tt is evident from what M. Briand has said that what is essential at this, time, in order that we may achieve the great ideal is the will to peace And there can be no hope of will to peace until institutions ot liberty and justice are secure among all peace loving people.
 Difficulties Are Many
 May I say, in response to a word which challenged us all as it was ut tered by M. Briand, that there is no moral isolation for the defenders of liberty and justice. We understand the difficulties. What has been said will be read throughout this broad land, by a people that desires to un- derstand. The essential condition of progress toward mutual under standing and a maintenance of the peace of the world Is that we should &l1 .t,s sx,I, each nation has to consider, that we should be able justly to appraise them, that we should have the most candid and complete statement of all that is involved in them, and then with that full appreciation of the ap- prehensions, of the dangers of all that may create obstacles in the path of the policy that we are most anx- ious to pursue, we should then plan to meet the case to the utmost prac- ticable extent: and thus the will to peace may have effective expression.
 We cannot now go into a state- ment of detail. Apparently the con- ference Is so organized that this mat ter may have an appropriate place in our discussion. We cannot foresee at the moment what practicable mes sages may be available, but the ex- pressions that we have heard from the representatives of the powers en- gagged in this conference makes us confident that here will be generated this disposition which Is essential to national security, the final assur- -ance of security which armies and of ficers and men and material can never supply; that is. the disposition of a world conscious of it's mutual interests, of their dependence, and upon the fact that if they desire. most ardently and wholly desire it, peace will be enduring among our people.
 ''Is 1t the desire of the delegates that the matters suggested by the addresses that nave been made and the subject itself of land armament should not be committed for the consideration of the committee on ar mament, consisting of the plenipo- tentiary delegates of the five powers? :? Assent is manifested, and it will be so ordered.
 'Is 1t now in accordance with your wish that we should adjourn. subject to the call of the chair?
 Adjourned" ar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-22
MEETING HELD BY EXECUTIVE BOARD
 OF WOMEN VOTERS

The executive board of the Ala bama League of Women Voters held a meeting in Birmingham yesterday.
 Attending the meeting were; Mrs. James H. Hagan of Mobile, state pres ident; Mrs, M. omedley, Fruithurst; Miss Unity Dancey. Albany; Mrs. Jack Bowron, Birmingham; Mrs. J, F, Carle, Birmingham; Mrs. Solon Ja- cobs, Birmingham; Mrs. William D. Nesbitt. Birmingham; Mrs c. J.. Sharp, Birmingham; Mrs. Zue M Long, Jasper; Mrs. Annie J. Coates, Gads- den Mrs. G. H. Mathes, Gadsden; Miss Luna Davee. Montg emery; Mrs. l.. A. Neill, Albany.
 Among the matters decided upon at this meeting were: Future legisla- tive work of the league, that child welfare work shall be inaugurated in all the districts of the state.
 telegram of congra tulation and good wishes was sent to Senator Os- car w. Underwood on the fact that he is representing America on the dis armament conference. It was de- cided to put on a campaign to in crease the membership in all leagues throughout the state fin order that the women of Alabama may be ready for the campaign which takes place in 1922.
 A resolution asking the state exc cutive committees, democratic and re- publican. to appoint equal repre- sentatives of women, as well as men, on both executive committees, was adopted. and it was decided to call a mass meeting op efficiency in gov ernment in Birmingham during the meeting of the state democratic executive committee in January.
 Mrs. w. D. Nesbitt Is state chair man of efficiency in government on the board of the Alabama League Of Women Voters. She is laying plans for the mass meeting.
 After one of the most interesting board meetings in the history of the organization the body adjourned to meet early in January.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-22
DEFENDANT FOUND GUILTY; ASSESSED
 S5OO,OOO DAMAGE
Large Crowd at Mock Trial With Judge "Ab" Presiding Last Night at the
 Jefferson

A large crowd was in attendance when the circus court of errors and deficiencies, Tenth circuit of the Ep- worth league. opened promptly at S:15 last night at the Jefferson thea tre, with Judge H. B. Abernethy of the county court of misdemeanors presiding. The case of Miss Elise Sparrow vs. Rev. P. G. Hodges for breach of promise was called. The jury was sworn by Judge Alb. and the case was opened Attorney for the plaintiff, H. B, Parrish, claimed of the defendant, to-wit: s1,00o,00o, and as cause and ground therefor, that in the fall of 1920 the plaintiff was into her life this dashing, gushing and dazzling defendant, and he pie tured to her the joys in store for her in the vine-clad cottage on the hill and after gaining her affections and promise to marry deserted her.
 Luther Patrick, attorney for the defense. contended that the plaintiff was just a regular vamp; that the defendant had never, on any occasion, made any promise of marriage. and that he would not in the future.
 Roderick Beddow was the first to testify. saying In part that the de- fendant was good looking devil; that he had beat hi stime with the plaintiff. Judge Alb. said that he would not believe the witness on oath, so he was excused.
 .l.r-xy A tified that she had known the plain occasions she had heard the plain tiff singing songs of endearment to the defendant. and that he defendant had responded with affectionate em- braces The court ruled that she sing ths song that caused the affectionate response. This being done, the wit ness was excused.
 Clarence Mullins, the next witness, did not say word on being ques- toned. Judge Alb declared that every word he said was true, and for the jury to be governed accordingly.
 Judge Alb. called recess for a lit tie music.
 When court was reopened. George Frye was the first witness. His tes- timony was for the defense entirely. Judge Alb. said that he had known the witness for many years, and that he had never been known to tell the truth.
 Miss Bertha Cummins, the next called witness, was long time com ing into the courtroom. She testified that to her own Knowledge the de- fendant had asked the plaintiff to marry him.
 Miss Gladys Pickens said on the stand that she was from Pickens county, that her speciality was pickin' up other peoples business; that she had seen the defendant place a ring upon the finger of the plaintiff and embrace her. This completed the testimony.
 H. B. Parrish. in addressing the jury. praised himself for nine min utes and talked to the jury for about 30 seconds. Luther Patrick also spoke very highly of himself for the time allowed before the jury was charged by Judge Alb.
 Judge Alb, in charging the jury. told them to disregard all of the testi- mony and split 50-5o, so as both at torneys could collect.
 The jury returned verdict of guilty and awarded a hait-miiiion dollars to the plaintiff
 Court adjourned amid much ap- ,,fouee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-22
DOCTORS ON STAND
Declare Body of Miss Rappe Had Bruises Before Death
Rx Associated Press

San Francisco, November 2l.-pr. H. Edward Castle and pr. w. Francis R. Wakefield testified today in the tria, of Roscoe C. Arbuckie, charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of Virginia Rappe, that the body of Miss Rappe had bruises on 1t before death. pr. Wakefield Is the owner of the Hospital where Miss Rappe died.
 pr. Wakefield testified in his be- lief Miss. Rappe,s fatal injuries were due "to application of external force
 He also detailed the unofficial au- topsy in his hospital.
 i The court room was crowded and crowds stood in the corridors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-22
Don't Neglect a Cold

Mothers. don't let colds get under way; at the first cough or sniffe rub Musterole on the throat and chest
 Musterole is a pure, white oint- ment, made with oil of mustard lr draws out congestion, relieves sore ness. does all the work of the good old-fashioned mustard plaster in gentler way, without the blister.
 Keep a jar handy for all emcrgeu- cies, it may prevent pneumonia in your home. 35 and 65c in jars and tubes; hospital size. 8.
 BETTER THAN A MUSTARD PLASTER
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-22
RoBEs0N WINS MEDAL

Pinehurst. N. C.. November 21.-Ir- wing Robeson of Rochester, N r.. won the medal in the qualifying round in the golf tournament today with card of ss-39-7s. There were 65 starters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-22

"Caronia" ................ December .4Camsronia,'. .Novsnbsr 18, January 10 To Mediesrraasan and Adriatie Ports New York to Madeira, Gibraltar, Algiers, Monaco (Riviera), Genoa, Nnplee Romel. Piralus (Athens). Alexandria tcairo and the Nile).
 Sumptuousiy appointed large steamers of- fer pnexcelled service and euisine, single rooms, rooms with bath and en suite Bookings to any port and perfect freedom of action. Shore excursions if desired; ; also stop-overs.
 Ideal for Independent Travel.
 Cunard and Anchor Steam Ship Linss. s N. Fsrsyth St. Atlsnta. or Lseal Asts.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-11-19
More Electric Power
Southern Power Company
Plans Enlargement at Great
Falls and Mountain Island

Charlotte, n. c.. Nov. 1.-TWO
new hydro-electric power plants
with a maximum generating ca
pacity of $4,000 and 10000 horse
power, respectively, are soon to be
erected by the Southern Power
company, according to announce
ment at headquarters Of the COM
pany here today. They will be 10
Gated at Great Falls. S. c., and
Mountain Island, ten miles from
Charlotte.
The new plant at Great Falls
will not require the construction OF
a new dam and in II months will
be supplying 10000 additional
horsepower to the 10000 now be-
ing generated at that plant. The
development at Mountain Island
will have maximum capacity of
$4,000, produced through four
generating units of 10000 horse
power each, and will be the sec
ond largest power station owned by
the Southern Power company, be-
ing exceeded only by the plant at
Wateree, S. c., which has a maxi
mum generating capacity Of 1000.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-11-19
A Step Toward
Law Enforcement
Supreme Court Adopts Rule
To Prevent Delay in Dispos-
ing of Appeals in Crimi-
nal Cases

Columbia Nov IA rule of
the supreme court. adopted yester-
day. Will be of great value in eX-
pediting the disposition of appeal
cases. The new rule specifies that
the supreme court may in open ses-
sion dismiss an appeal in a crimi-
nal action, after the return has
been filed. if the court is shown
that the appeal is without merit
The solicitor shall make petition
for such dismissal, and the court
will then set a date for hearing
the motion. The appellant must be
allowed at least five days before
argument Of the motion. after being
served with copy of the petition.
The need OF such a rule has been
evident in several recent notorious
appeals to the court. which appeals
STAYED execution Of court sentences.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-11-19
Clemson Unveils
Memorial Tablet
Clemson Sons Who Died in
World War Receive Tribute
of Honor

Clemson College. Nov. IA
solemn ceremony was performed
yesterday when bronze tablet was
unveiled at the Memorial Grove in
honor of Clemson sons who died
in the world war. The corps OF ca
diets attended the ceremony along
with a picked company which tired
several volleys The cadet band
also attended and gave several very
appropriate selections. The un-
yelling was done by Maj. Chas. NJ.
Furman. c. S. a.
The lyceum in the college chapel
tonight promises to be a delightful
affair. 1t consists Of male quar-
tet which will give some comical
as we'll as classical selections.
The Grecnvile pageant yesterday
was great success. About forty
of the Clemson cadets participated.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-11-19
Good Road
Propaganda
State Association VIII Study
Sentiment Regarding Bond
Issue

Columbia. Nov. 1.-THE South
Carolina Good Roads Association.
Of which L. D. Jennings, Of Sum
ter. is president. is planning to
make a study of the sentiment OF
the state regarding a bond issue
for a system of paved thorough
fares throughout the state. The
sentiment of leading citizens in all
the counties will be ascertaned as
to the suggested bond issue. and as
to the advisability Of pressing sucn
road campaign before the legIs-
,ators Of the state.
The conference of mayors, which
met in the office Of Governor
Cooper and at the call OF Governor
Cooper several days ago. endorsed
the idea of a state bond issue for
roads. paved r,ads. 1t has been
suggested in past months that such
a bond issue. to the amount of fifty
million dollars be voted. 1t Is
argued that such a plan of financ-s
ing the state system Of roads you'd
put the burden not on the tax pay
ers Of today, but rather on the tax
payers of future years, who would
reap the benefit.
The aim of the good roads asso-s
citation is to find out how the
people felt about this, to ascertain
whether they think a bond issue
advisable. and what amount should
be advocated, and also what kind
of roads should be constructed, Il
the bonds are voted. Definite ac-.
ton towards sounding oat the pub.
lie sentiment will be initiated IN Q
few days. it is stated By officers OF.
the association.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-11-19
FAR EASTERN
PROBLEMS
TAKEN Up
Proposals Presented
by China Afford
Definite Working g
Basis For Confer
enCe
BY the Associated Press.

Washington, Nov. lI.-Ihe gen
eral principles presented by emma
for the solution of the Far Eastern
problems afforded definite work
ing basis for the Washington con-
ference as the delegations OF nine
nations met again as a committee
of the whole to formulate plans OF
procedure for considering these
questions. 1t said the conference
would proceed immediately to the
consideration of the Far Eastern
problems on the basis of China S
proposal. Various principles in the
plan are being referred to experts.
The opinion Of the American del
egates which appeared to have
considerable support among other
powers was that the Far Eastern
questions need not be complicated
by the creation of subcommittee to
deal with special subjects.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-11-19
LOWER
FREICHTS
PROMISED
Associated Railroads
Decide to Reduce
Freight Rates on
Farm Products as
Soon as Possible

New York. Nov. 1.-THE AS
sociation of Railway Executives.
representing 201 railroads today
decided to put into effect a 10 per
cent. freight rate reduction on all
farm products. "as soon as pos
sible." The reduction, it was an
nounced, would not apply to in.
trastate rates in New England. but
would affect freight entering and
leaving those states.
Announcing the decision. Thomas
Dewitt Cuyler. president of the as
sociation. stated that any reduction
in such rates made since Sep
tember 1. 1920. were to be included
in the 10 per cent. reduction and
that it would be put into effect
without waiting for reduction in
wages The freight rate cut will
apply throughout the entire south
except on traffic moving wholly
within New England. It was eX-
pected that the new rate would be
effective within ten days as the
railroads. it was said. have asked
the interstate commerce commits
sion. through their general counsel.
to authorize the change on ten
days notice. The reduction will
cost the railroads about S55,000.-
900. it was estimated.
The railroads have already re-
duced freight rates substantially
from the level established by the
commission in August, 1920" Mr..
Cuyler's statement said. The re-
ductions already made are estimat-
ed as accurately as can be, to in
volve a loss of revenue a. the rate
of from SITS, 100000 to 5000. .000.-
900 annually. These reductions on
many roads represent a loss great
er than any corresponding saving
realized from reductions in wages
already effected. The railroads are
furthermore, awaiting decisions of
the labor board. which. it is hoped,
will relieve the companies of the
expense of many enorous and un-
economical working conditions. The
railroads are not in financial con-
dition to make this sacrifice.
Unless there should be some re-
vival in business. the probability
of wHich is conjectural, the en-
tire immediate loss involved in this
proposed reduction in rates will be
taken from thesnet earnings Of the
railroads.
Mr.. Cuyler said the railroads
were relying on the public for aid
in bringing about the necessary re-
ductions in labor and other trans
portation costs and that they hopeG
tor labor cooperation. He declareS
the railroads had taken the first
step to relieve existing business de-
preston and lad given an earnest
example of their fixed purpose to
reduce rates and to relieve at the
earliest practicable moment. so far
as reasonably possible, the public S
transportation burden.
The new rates are applicable
carloads of wheat. corn, oats, other
grain. -four and meal. hay. straw
and alfalfa. Manufactured tobacco
cotton. cotton seed and products,
except cottonseed oil and cotton
seed meal; citrus fruits. other fresh
fruits. potatoes. other fresh vege-
tables. dried fruits and vegetables,
horses and mules. cattle and calves,
sheep and goats. hogs, poultry
eggs. butter and cheese and wool.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-11-19

with the fixing Of Japan on the
basis of 60 per cent of the naval
strength of either power. Her
Spokesman, it was learned, will Ia
ter endeavor to show that some in
crease of tonnage should be af-
forded here.
A strong impression prevails that
the British proposals for limitation
of the size of submarines Will not
prove acceptable to American ma
val officers. 1t is we'll known that
American naval opinion regards the
submarine as potential war wea-
pon of greatest value to the United
States and not to be surrendered on
any argument thus far presented
To reach it's full efficiency. Amerl-
can officers argue. the submarine
must be sea Keeping veSsc! OF
great size SO as to be habltable Tor
her crew. There were decided cX-
DreSsionS against the British idea
that by limiting sic the suLnercibies
could be tied down to defensive
operations in their own home wa
| ters. To agree to such a plan, It
was said. would he to sacrifice a
weapon the l-nitcd States has every.
reason to retain.
AS to tn" suggestion in British
circles that submarines are not a
proper weapon Of naval warfare,
the American view is that the use
! of submarines in warfare is a aues-
/ ton aside from that now being
discussed ii we'll may be some Of
| ficerS say, that q code oc rules to
govern submarine warfare. pre-
venting sinking without warning"
and similar barbalie practices in
which Germany engaged. ,9ay be
adopted. Provision is made on the
, acenda of th" conference for that
and for aircraft and gas wm.far"
| rules.
In any case. the pros and cons
of the American proposal are to
be thrashcd out 10y sailor men of
| b;ch degree ON the naval com
mittcc to which Was referred the
problem will sit the ranking naval
| advisers of the five powers Ad-
miral Beatty for Great Britain,
Vice Admiral De Bon for France.
i Vice Admiral Acton for Italy. Vice
! Admiral kato for Japan and Theo-
dore Roosevelt, Assistant Secretary
of the. Navy. for the United States.
At the suggestion of Mr.. Balfour,
Mr.. Roosevelt, will act as chair
| man.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-11-19
For Sena-
tor to Be Ordered

Columbia. Nov. 16.-InQuiries
are being received by the attorney
generals Office as to the oualitica
tons for veting in the Sumter coun-
ty election of new senator. to
succeed the late Senator John H.
Clifton. who died last week. In
men of the county. asking if they
can vote in the election. AS Yet
no arrangements have been made
for the election. but these Will
probabiy be made soon. The cleo
tion will be called by Lieut. Gov
ernor Wilson G.. Harvey. president
OF tn" senate. on advice of the Sum-
ter delegation.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-11-19
Bighan1 Appeal
To Be Heard


Columbia. Nov. 16.-The case of
Edmund Bigham. the Florence
man charged with numbering his
brother. mother, sister and his sis
ter's two children. will be argued
before the supreme court next
week. during the hearing OF cases
on the special docket. which is to
be called on the 22nd Bigham is
appealing from the sentence Of the
court. in ordering him electrocut-
ed. He was to have been electro
cuted last spring. but his appeal
automatically stayed the execution.
Bisham is in the death house of the
penitentiary. where he has been
since his trial early in the year.