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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-12-10
CHANGE
IN IRISH
SITUATION
After All Night Ses-
sion Government
and Sim Fein Dele
gates R e h a n
Agreement

London, Decf 6 (By the Asso-
ciated Press)-It is officially an
nounced that the government ON
Gals and the representatives OF the
Dali Eireann have reached an
agreement, the terms Of which will
be submitted for the acceptance
of parliament and the Dali Fire
ann.
A copy of the agreement has
been sent to Sir James Craig, the
Ulster premier. by special messen-
ger.
The conference between the
government ministers and Sim
Fein delegates reached an agree
ment at an early hour this morn
ing on the new proposals, which
underwent certain notifications, for
an Irish settlement.
After a session which lasted
more than three hours, from
11:15 last night until 2:20 this
morning, the meeting Of the gov
ernment ministers and Irish repre-
sentatives in the Downing Street
residence Of the prime minister
separated and a member of the
cabinet replying to a question as
to how things stood said:
1.-The news isn't bad; an agree
ment, in fact. has been reached.
the terms of which will be COM
| nunicated to the press in time for
the Wednesday morning papers"
The delegates looked very tired
and grave as they left the pre-
mier's residence to enter waiting
cars. Asked whether he had any
thing to say. Michael Collins, the
Sim Fein finance minister, an
| swered sharply: 'Not worG.
A povisional government will be
formed in Southern Ireland while
the British Parliament is consider
ing the agreement. The principle
adopted is said to be one of trust
ing Ireland fully and to give to
that country full power of decision.
It is understood an agreement was
reached regarding naval control of
the ports.
The British cabinet unanimously
approved the agreement. King
George telegraphed Premier Lloyd
his royal congratulations.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-12-10

revealed even to the heads Of the
foreign delegations just how far the
United Stat = night be willing to
to SO in that direction. Neither
VIII the American representatives
discuss the question publicly, but
they are known to regard it a.;
frauSht with many complicated
possibilities.
In every consideration Of a posi-
bic treaty or international under
standing to replace the alliance. the
American delegates have kept in
mind the possible temper Of the
senate should it be asked to ratif,-
such an agreement With two sen
ators sitting as members of the del
eSation it is assumed that if a
formal treaty We're negotiated. sen
ate sentiment first would be care
Gully canyassed. An "understaad- :
ing would not require senate con-
fn1nation but it is conjectural how
binding an agreement Of that char
acter President Harding and his
plenipotentiaries would care to ef-
feet
With the reassemblinS of the
senate today for the new term there
We're indications that senators were
watching the trend OF the ncgotia-
tons with growing interest and that
4 discussion revealing the opinions
Of some members OF the treaty
ratifying body might be precipitated
on the senate floor within a few
6oyc
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-12-10
KIM, GEORGE
SUMMONS
PARLIAMENT
Presided at Meeting Of
Privy Council and
Signed Procla1na-
ton Only Iris h
Question to Be Con-
sidered

London, Dec. king George
came from SanGringham Palace to
preside at the meeting of the prlvy
council and sign the proclamation
calling a special session Of the par
lament next Wednesday, consid-
er the Irish agreement.
King George is expected to open
the special session in person, with
all the ceremony and magnlflcence
usually attending only the regular
openings of parliament. The kings
speech and debate will be limited
to the Irish question.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-12-10

the parliament Of northern ireland
shall make any law so as either
directly or indirectly to endoW an%
religion CT prohibit Or restrict the
free exercise thereof. or give any
preference or impose ary disabil-
ity on the account of religious be-
lief or religious status.
"Artic.e l7-Hy- way Of prov!s-
ional arra nGe.ncnt FOR the admin
iSt:a;ion of southern Ireland dur
ing the interval which must elap$c
between the date hereof and the
constitution of Il parliamct and
government Of the Irish Free
Sta;e in accordance herewith.
steps shall be taken forthwith for
sumnonirg n meeting Of the NOM
bcrs of parliament elected for the
constituencies in southern Ireland
since the passing Of the govern
mcnt of ireland act in 1870 and tor
constituting :: provisional govern
mcnt. And the British govern
ment s;.all take steps necessary to
transfer TO such provisional govern
mcnt the powers and machln"TE re-
Gt;i.;ite for the discharge OF rs du-
tics. provided that e:cry member
of such provisional government
shall have stgrifed IL writing his
or her acceptance of this :nStruc-
mcnt. but this Arrangement shall
not continue i'm force beyond the
expiration of u months from the
t;ate hereof.
Article 1S-This instrument
shall be submitted forthwith by his
ma ajcsty,s government for the APP
proral OF parliament and by the
Irish signatorics. to meeting sum
moned for the purpose of members
elected 10 sit in the house of COM
mons of southern ireland. and, if
approved. it shall be ratified by
the necessary legislation.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-12-10
Americas Big
Pension Bill

washington, Dec. 6-Disbursc-
nents for pensions growing out
OF wars preceding the world war
totalled almost two hundred and
ffty-nine millions during the fis-
cal pear ended June Goth. says the
annual report ct the Commissioner
Of Pensions. T!1is was forty-fve
millions over tbs year preceding
but six millions under the appro-
priation. The total number Of pen
sioners in the rolls ,s 566, 800.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-12-10
Charges Against
Union Officials
Samuel Untermeyer Calls For
Grand Jury to Consider
Evidence

New York, Dec. samuel IN
termyer, counsel for the Lockwood
legislative committee, announced
today that ne had requested the
convening Of an extraordinary
grand jury to consider the evidence
against the clerical workers union
officials, indicating grand larceny
and conspiracy to extort money
from union workers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-12-10
STRIKING
BUTCHERS
BELLlICERENI
Scenes Of Violence Oc-
cur in S Yer q |
Places T T O o . S
Called Out in St.
Paul

Chicago, Dec. (By tfAsso-
ciated Press) Violence marked
the second day of the strike OF
packing house workers in the sew
eral cities of the Middle West and
resulted in the calling out Of nat
ional guard troops tonight to pa
troll the packing plast district in
south st. Paul.
At Fort Worth two strike sympa-
thizers were shot and wounded, and
a negro, who it is said did the
shooting, was severely beaten.
At Omaha, Neb., missiles We're
thrown by various persons, iaclud-
ing women, in clashes between
strike sympathizers and workmen.
Policemen with drawn revoly-
ars held crowd Of 800 persons at
bay here today until reserves ar
rived, after arresting strike synpa-
;hizers said to have beaten work
man as he boarded a street car. &
man and his daughter, locking
plant employees were attacked
oy strike sympathizers as they
started to leave "a packing plant
and several arrests Were made for
the minor disturbances.
The calling out Of troops at st.
Paul followed atte-apts Of the pack
ing companies to bring workers TO
the plant to take the place Of the
strikers, labor leaders refusing to
discontinue the picket.
Union officials asserted that c.
800 mere workers had joined the
strikers ranks in Chicago while the
packers reported that between 90
and 95 per cent. of their men were
working and that the places OF
strikers had been filed from the
hundreds Of unemployed applying
for work.
While spokesmen for the pack
ers admitted that more employees
had joined the walkout, they also
asserted that part Of those that
went out Monday had returned
and that there was no difficulty in
hiring men. In other packing cen
ters Of the country representatives
Of the Big Five" packers reported
the strikers returning to work while
the officials of the Analga1lated
Meat Cutters and Butcher Work
men of North America, y nica call
ed the strike. said the ranks of the
strikers were being augmented.
Cornelius Hayes, presiGen, Of the
meat workers, tonight said that
$4,000 workers were on serike here.
He said no definite figures were
available for other Sc stions but
that more men We're orE than oA
Monday when the union estimated
$4,000 workmen were Oh strike
outside Chicago.
Figures made public by the pack
ers showed that they adj. istad only
about $500 men were On strike
here.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-12-10
Joy Riding to
Cost Mere
Gasoline VIII Advance in
Price as Wells Become
Deeper

Chicago. Dee. Crude oil and
its by products, including gasoline,
will cost more in the future, be-
cause of the growing necessity to
drill deeper. Frank Haskel, pres
ident OF the Tidal Oil Company,
told the American Petroleum In
stitute. in an address today.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-12-10
Fatal Wreck
on Reading

Philadelphia, Dec. 6.-Twenty-
three bodies. many cflarred beyond
recognition. have been taken from
the wreckage Of the Philadelphia
and Reading passenger trains
which crashed together yesterday
near Bryn Athyn Several others
are missing. Railroad officials,
public service commissioners, and
the coroner are investigating the
wreck.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-12-10
BUSINESS
CONDITIONS
IMPROVE
Of Com
merce finds in Octo-
Der Survey Grounds
For Optimism

Washington. Dec 7.-Continued
Improvement in business conditions
in October were reflected notably
in the increased production Of iron
and steel and textile products and
the stimulation of building and re-
lated industries, is reported by the
department Of commerce in its
survey Of current business"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-12-10
Chinese Problem
Before Conference
Committee Of the Whole Takes
Far Eastern Question

Washington, Dec. THE arms
conference on the Far Eastern
committee Of the whole today re-
sumed formal discussion Of the
Chinese problems Another session
Of the japanese ard Chinese dele
gates on the Shan1ung question is
also scheduled for today.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-12-10

to maintain it's own military 6efen-
sive force.
Premier Lloyd George is the re-
cipient Of universal congratulations
for having successfully rescued the
negotiations from what appeared
to be ali inpasse. The general be-
lief, however, is that Lord Birken-
head. who came to the govern
ments rescue when the question of
the renewal OF the Anslo-Japanese
treaty had reached critical stage.
is this tir,e responsible for the
formula overcoming the allegiance
difficulty.
Austen Chamberlain, who is lead
er of the government in the house
of commons, and of the Unionist
party, speaking at Birmingham to-
night. expressed the conviction that
before Christmas peace and good
vii! would be established between
the parent races Of the British
commonwealth" and he appealed
with emotion to northern Ireland
TO Join the new free state.
Theatre effect was added to the
great drama staged in Downing
street Immediately after the signing
Of the treaty, which took place at
2::30 o'cio.k in the morning. When
it became apparent that an agree
nlent might be reached. the prime
minister caused instructions to be
issued for a special train to be held
in readiness to take a messenger to
Belfast. This was necessary as Mr.
Lloyd George had promised Sir
James Craig, the Ulster premier
that either new proposals would be
in the la.tcr's hands by Tuesday
or the negotiations would be fin
ished.
Immediately after the agree
ment wa; signed one cf the pre-
n.ier's secretaries rushed TO the sta
ton and the train sped towards
Uolyhead on a no-stoD run. Al
Holyhead destroyer was waiting
and it coav. yeG the secretary to
Belfast.
The signing occurred in the
historic cabinet room. the prime
minister and Athur Griffith. being
tho FIRST to sign for either Side, af-
tor which ell the members shook
ha,.ds all around with the greatest
c9rdiality. At O'Clock in the
morning the premier sent special
message to the king at Sandring-
ham and also copy' OF the agree
inent.
Today the atmosphere at Down
ing street WAS most cheerful COM
cared with Che gloom Of the pre-
ccd:ng days. Everyone was smll-
ing ard shoals OF consratulatory
telegranl& were pouring into No.
lG.
Tho irish delegates are return
ing home fully satisfied with the
result of tie negotiation. They cN-
poet sonle opposition in the Dali
i;ireann but with the influence Of
..rthur Griffith and Michael Collins.
as we'll as the other delegates. they
have little apprehension as TO the
outcome. In the first place their
.Saor staff (irish for free state,
there being no word in Gaelic for
repuhlic) is ACKNOWLEDGED by the
government. which will go a long
way with the rank and file among
the Sim Feiners.
In the next place Mr. L y d
George. Mr.. Collins and Mr.. Griffith
are given the greatest credit for the
success of the conference though
the premier had the loyal support
Of Austen Chamberlain and Lord
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-12-10
Robbers at Lynchburg
Nine Stores Ransacked Satur-
urday Night

Lynchburg, Dec 6.-Saturday
night burglars struck this town and
entered nine places Of business, in
cluding the postofflce and the Rank
of Lynchburg. The housebreakers
seemed to be particularly in search
of money and managed to scrape
together about $40, most Of which
came from a small safe broken
open by them in the grocery de-
partment of the Griffin store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-12-10
Revolution in
Guatemala
President Carlos Herrera
Overthrown and Provisional
Government in Control

Guatemala City, Dec. THE
government Of Carlos Herrera. VINO
became president after the revolu-
ton in 1920 was overthrown at
midnight. Only three persons were
killed. President Herrera surren-
dered his powers to the provisional
goYernment.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-12-10
Four Great Powers
in Agreement
United States, Great Britain,
France and Japan Plan Far
Eastern Understanding

Washington, Dec. An agree
ment is being considered by the
United States, Great Britain, ia
pan and France 1t is learned that
no alliance is contemplated, but an
agreement for consultation or mat
ters affecting their interests in the
Pacific islands. 1t does not deal
with Notifications nor Yap, but it is
designed to replace the Anglo-Jap-
aneSe alliance.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-12-10
Fair Play For China
Conference Agrees on Terms
That viii Protect Interests
of Chinese

Washington. Dec. THE Far
Eastern committee adopted a reso-
luton providing for the neutrahts
Of China in any war not involving
that nation, and resolution pro-
viding that the powers shall oo-
serve the territorial integrity OF
china and limiting the use OF for
,ign wireless stations to official
messages.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-12-10
Explosion Kills
Hundred Germans
Noble Dynamite Wocks in
Rhenish Prussia Destroyed
Tuesday

Berlin. Dec. BODIES of only
thirteen Of over a hundred, who
were killed in an explosion yeStcT-
day at the Noble Dynamite workS
at Saarlois. Rkenish Prussia, nave
been recovered, according to latest
rancrtc
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-12-10
Lloyd George
Not Coming

London. Dec. 6-Lloyd George
has abandoned his Washington trip
because of the early meeting of
Parliament TO act on the Irish set
t1ement, it was stated today.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-12-10

New York, Dec. 7.-Dr. Adolphe
I,orenz. the famous Austrian
orthopedic surgeon, announced that
he would discontinue his free elm
les because of the medical profes-
s,on's opposition.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-12-10

Fort Worth, Dec. 6.---wo broth
e-s, Tom and Tracy Mac,,un, strike
sympathizers, were shot and Sc
rioUsly wounded late today in a dis
order growing out Of the local.
packing house strike. Fred Rouse,
a negro, who is said to have been
responsible for the shooting OF the
Macklin brothers, was taken to a
hospital following a severe beating
at the hands of a large crowd OF
men. The shooting took place in
front Of the Armour & Co. plant.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-12-10
GOVERNORS CON-
FERENCE ADJOURNs

Charleston, Dec. THE busi-
ness session ended the thirteenth
annual conference Of the House
of Governors, which convened here
today.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-12-10
The Irish Free State
Official Announcement of The
Title Of New Nation

Birmingham, England, Dec e.
Ireland will be known officially as
THE Irish Free State, Lord Chan
cellor Burkhead announced today.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-12-10

If there were no college profes-
sors. who would make the queer
assertions that are expanded to
make Sunday newspaper features?
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-12-10
BELFAST HAS
NOTHING TO SAY

Belfast, Dec. 6.-Off:cial circles
rescrved comment until the terms
Of the Irish agreement are known.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-12-10

Those who claim credit for in
o,,gurating the disarmament move
,,ent are little late. The move
went was begun 1927 years ago.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-12-10
British Firm
Boycotted
Friction Between British anc
Chinese Reaches Acute
Stage

Annoy. China. Dec. Friction
between local British and Chinese
authorities over the British con-
cessions here has resulted in a
boycott against an English firm
with wide connections.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-12-10

London. Dec king George to-
day issued a proclamation releas-
ing Irish political prisoners.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1921-09-22
DEPUTY SHERIFF J. Q. LINDSEY
ENTERTAINED BY RUsCO 3
HOCKwALDs' GEORGIA
MYNSTRE1S

Deputy Sheriff j. 9. Lindsey was
royalty entertained at Fort Dodge
Iowa, August 81, 1921, by the members
|of the RUSSO & Hockwalds' Georgia
Ministries, through the courtesy of Mr.
Thomas Harris now starring with this
|show.
The early afternoon was consumed in
visiting the boys behind the drops
where glad handshakes prevailed and a
discussion of the show world of the
present and past. The early evening
was spent aboard the palatial car Ma
haska where the guests and the mem
bers Of the troop partook of glorious
|repast until each was filed to the utter
extremity with nutritious liquid and
solid elements. CA real dinner).
Tommy is scoring wonderful hit
on the extreme end in his song and
dance hit Whatta You Gonna Do
When There Amt no jazz George
Mullen, Tim Owsley and Duke johnson
ARE also knocking them over on the
end. Tim $ performance as physician
during his examination Of Jack John
son is a scream; yet, his monologue
"the monologue'' the expla nation Of
the kiss would also cause persons Of
the audience to lose ribs from laughter.
The quartette composed of Bob Ed
monds, Lee Craddock, Billy Maxey and
Jack johnson is superb in harmony and
deserves the numerous encores accord.
ed. Coy Herndon is an artist in
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1921-09-22
FAREWELL PARTY.

A very beautiful party was given
Monday evening by Mr.. and Mrs. John
L. Thompson at 1906 West Twentieth
street in honor Of their only daughter,
Miss Enola Vera Thompson, who grad
uated from West High school in June
and left Thursday for Nashville, Tenn,
to enter Fisk university, where she will
take literary course, combined with
music. Miss Thompson is quite talented
in music, having attended Des Moines
Musical college for three years. There
were about fifty young people present
representing many high schools, coll
Ileges and universities. The house was
beautifully decorated with flowers,
white and pink being the prevailing
colors. Several musical numbers and
solos were rendered. Among the guests
present were two out Of town guests:
Mr.. WILDER Stewart Of Council Bluffs,
Iowa, who is en- route to Iowa City to
enter college; Miss Fields of Leaven-
worth, Kansas, and Mr.. Leonard Ander-
son Of Give, Iowa.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1921-09-22
" w q u NOTES.

Sunday the 18th the opening vesper'
service notwithstanding the news did
mot reach the people through any Of
the papers. There was q splendid crowd.
More than half were girls. The pros
gram was short and interesting Before
the opening, girls present entered in
most hearty rendition Of songs and
|yells, of the Okoboji conference, fol-
|lowed by hymns Of their choice from
the association hymnal. Mrs. J. =.
|Thompson, chairman Of the religious
and educational committee was hostess
and in pleasing way introduced Rev.
|B. +. White, pastor Of the Union Con-
|gregational church as speaker Of the.
AFTERNOON, followed by remarks by Miss
Regina Crawford, the new secretary. "A
musical selection was beautifully rem
|dered by Miss Green. A social followed
where the girls took active part In see
ling that all present were served. Yes
per services every Sunday afternoon
from 1880 to $50. Next Sunday, Sept.
les, program will be conducted by the
girls who attended Okoboji conference
|under the leadership Of Miss Newconib.
The public cordially invited every sun
day.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1921-09-22
THE PAGEANT.


The Pageant of all Nations, given at
the auditorium, Thursday evening, Sept
Is under the direction of Mrs. Lucille
Roberts was a great success. Mrs. Rob-
erts is to be commended on her well
training of the children. Her artistic
ability and the promptness with which
the play was started-8:15 sharp.
The costumes were gorgeous, and
were put on the characters with care. A
few mistakes were made, which could
not be helped, as there were number
Of very young children. Mr.. George
King, one of Iowa's finest men, was
manager. He is to be lauded on his
wonderful courtesy to the audience.
Among some of the very good mem
bers on the program were Miss Dorothy
Hughes, who executed her dance very
gracefully. Gerald Hayes and Curtis
Morton had the audience filed with
laughter for FIVE minutes. Allen
Coleman with his funny ways
brought the audience to their
feet in laughter. Thomas Griffith did
very good as this was his first appear
ance in public. Mrs. Lucille Roberts
|sang solo entitled Glove Here is Ny
Heart which was sang in very rich
clear voice. Her last song was not sung
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1921-09-22
The Wants Of a Pioneer.

Writing to the editor of the Palimp-
sest, John p. Irish recounts some of
the hardships Of Iowa pioneer life
and tells the story Of one Of those
pioneer women and her granddaugh-
ter, who asked:
Grandma you were here in the
early days?'
Eyes, / was a pioneer
'sWell, We're you poor?"
Eyes, we were all poor"
Couldn't you have what you
wanted
mo, ! could not"
4Did you have no meat?"
mo, nothing but venison, wild tur
Keys, prairie chickens and Quails."
did you have no sugar."
Nothing but maple sugar"
''What did you want that you
couldn't get?'
ut was New Orleans molasses and
salt mackerel."