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The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-09-22
Sheriff Rector
Releases Negro

Greenville, Sept. 21.-Arthur Shu-
mate, the negro held in the county
Jail here in connection with the at
tempted assault on a white woman
near Princeton, in the lower section
Of the county, Monday afternoon,
was released tonight by Sheriff Rec
tor at the scene of the crime where
the negro had been taken in another
effort to have him identified. He
was taken to the seed house on the
place where the crime was COM
mitted- and the victim Of the assault
saw him under the same conditions
under which she was assaulted Mon
day afternoon. She declared posi-
lively that he was not the negro
that committed the crime and Shu-
mate was released.
Shumate was caught Tuesday
morning after an all-nieht search
and was lodged in the county jail
without the knowledge of the posse
of citizens searching for. the assail.
and and apparently bent on lynching
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-09-22
BOnham Community Club

Bonham Community club met last
Saturday at the home of Mrs. o. T.
Belue. A very interesting business
meeting was held as they are plan
ming to have q community exhibit. A
committee of six ladies was appointed
to get everything in readiness for the
exhibit. Mesdames Lloyd Belue and
j. c. Davis will be in charge of pan
try supplies. Mesdames Dion Belue
and j. T. A. Belue will collect fancy
work and Misses Ruby Smith and An
gel Belue will be responsible for
curios, relics, pot plants and fresh
fruit and vegetables. These ladies
have the honor Of placing their exhibit
in a show window on Main street DC.
tcber 15, where 1t can be seen by ali
club members who participates in the
rally. The clubs throughout the coun-
ty are equally AZ enthusiastic over
their exhibits and are working with
the same aim in view.
After the business session, Miss
Smith. made an informal talk on fall
and winter gardens and gave a culline
demonstration. Some practical Gulf
ing was done by those present. Much
interest was manifested and each LADY
took culling report card with the
premise that she would Gull her entire
flock and report on same.
At the close Of the meeting Mrs
Beiue served delicious refreshments
She was assisted by her daughter
Miss Angel. y -
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PERSONAL MENTION

Mrs. P. B. Bobo attended the fun
eral services Of Mrs. C. C. Little at
Sulphur Springs Baptist church this
afternoon.
w. r Gibbs left Wednesday for
Charleston to enter the South Caro-
lima Military Academy for the session
1922.
Mrs. r M. Estes has accepted po-
sition with j. F. McLure Dry Goods
Co.
Jim Bartles left yesterday fol
Clemson college.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Smith of Hen
Jacksonville, N. c., are visitors in Un.
ion today.
Miss Estelle Stubbs, of Bishopvill,
is visiting friends in the county thi.
week.
Mrs. Coggshall has returned to he,
home in Darlington, from a visit t.
her sister, Mrs. r. p. Harry, on Soutl
street.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-09-22
PEACE TREATIES
| SENT TO SENATE

| wasKingt ton, sept. NO arnensiZ
ed house tax revision bill was pre-
sented formally today to the senate
by Chairman Fordney of the finance
committee, who gave notice that he
would submit the majority report to-
morrow and urge at that time that
the measure be considered as soon as
other business of the senate would
permit.
| Designed to raise approximately
S., ,25O 100000 in revenue this fiscal
year, the amended measure provides
for:
Repeal of the excess profits tax on
January l, 1922, as proposed by the
house.
Reduction of the maximum income
surtax rate from 65 to 32 per cent,
effective January 1, as provided in
the house bill but with changes made
in the lower brackets so as to re-
duce the amount of surtaxes paid
by all individuals. An increase of 5
per cent to Is per cent in the nor
NAL corporation income tax effective
January l, 1922, in lieu Of the 1-2
per cent advance agreed upon by the
house.
Re peal of the corporation capital
stock tax beginning in 1922, a new
| provision.
Reduction Of the freight and pas
senger taxes from and per cent
to 1-2. and 4 per cent, respective
ly, effective next January 1, with
their repeal on January 1, 1928. The
house proposed repeal of all trans
portation taxes as of next January l.
An increase of $500 in the exemp-
tions allowed heads of families hav-
ing net incomes of $4,000 or less, a
house provision.
An increase from 5000 to $400 in
exemptions allowed on account Of
/ dependents, also a house proposal.
The finance committee concurred in
the house action in repeating the So
called nuisance and luxury taxes, col
lected direct from the consumer and
lsubstituting manufacturers taxes.
These and other minor changes in
the bill previously have been pub.
'Iliehad
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-09-22
HARRISON ATTACKS
PRESIDENT HARDING

Washington, Sept. 2I.-Senato,
Harrison of Mississippi, one of the
Democratic spokesman in the senate
today attacked President Harding
for taking vacation trip last week
and charged the Republican admin
istration with failure to carry out
its campaign pledge to bring increas-
ed prosperity to the country.
The Mississippi senator in his
speech, which enlivened the recon
venlng of the senate, declared that
while President Harding and several
members of his cabinet were enjoying
the vacation trip millions of Am
ericans were hanging their heads in
shame" because men who "helped
win the war" were on the auction
block in Boston.
1.-The American people want more
work and less play" said Senator
Harrison looking across to the Re-
publican side of the senate chamber,
more results and fewer recommen-
dations, more meal tickets and fewer
bread lines; more prosperity and
fewer poor houses"
!, Senator Harrison made the letter
recently written by President Hard
ing to Senator Mccormick of Illinois,
chairman of the senatorial campaign
committee, recounting the achieve
ments of the Republican congress,
the basis Of his attack, although upon
inquiry from Senator Penrose of
Pennsylvania, Republican leader, as
to his text" he said he was speak
ing. on "the deficiencies and deIin-
quencies of the Republican party"
The presidents letter to Senator
Mccormick, Senator Harrison said,
shocked and almost panied some
Democrats and was written in the
interests Of the candidacy of Sena-
tor Bursum. Republican senatorial
candidate in yesterdays election in
New Mexico. Senator Lodge of Mas
sachusetts, Republican leader, in this
connection read telegram announce
ing the election of Senator Bursum
and explained that he was not pre-
senting it as an argument but merely
as information.
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GIVEN
TO TAX REVISION

&. washmgt !, Senft. 2f.AfEecefptsby
the, senate of the tax revision bill
from the finance committee and of the
peace treaties with Germany, Aus
tria and Hungary from President
Harding marked the reassembling to-
day of congress after its recess.
Only brief sessions were held, the
senate, after reopening warfare over
the anti-beer bill and a Democratic
attack on President Harding and ad-
ministration policies, adjourned un-
til tomorrow and the house, under its
agreement to transact no important
business until October adjourned un-
til Saturday after perfunctory meet
ing. Three day recesses Of the house
will continue until next month.
Many members of both parties fail
ed to appear today. Only Sd of the
96 senator's answered the roll call and
but two score house members heard
the gavel. Republican leaders express
ed frank disappointment over the
small attendance.
In the senate the peace treaties
were referred to the foreign relations
committee which will begin their con-
sideration tomorrow. Little time
would be required by the committee
for their consideration Senator Lodge
said, adding that Secretary Hughes
and other state department officials
who already have examined the trea-
ties to the committee would nto be re-
called. Night sessions of the senate
Republican leaders said, were being
considered to expedite ratification.
Senate debate of the treaties, Sen
ator Lodge said, would be in open
session. 1t had been stated previously
by Republican leaders that the debate
would be in executive session and nc
reason for the change to public ses-
sions was given. Closed sessions
have been opposed by Senator Borah
(Republican) of Idaho, and others.
Senator Lodge, Senator Sterling
(Republican) Of South Dakota, ir
charge of the anti-beer bill, and other
Republican leaders conferred today
with the president regarding the sen.
ate program which is admittedly con.
gested.
The immediate program, it was an.
nounced, was to expedite the tax bill
end the peace treaties. Debate or
tie former probably will begin Mon.
day with the anti-beer bill fight tc
continue at available opportunities
The treaties also, it was said, would
he, "sandwiched" in whenever posi-
BILE.
The railroad debt funding bill is ex.
pected to follow the tax measur.
while the technical unfinished bust
ness" of the senate is the Borah bill
to restore tolls to American coastwist
vessels using the Panama canal. Thi.
| is fixed for vote October 10, will
the tax measure being given place II
the meantime.
Chairman Penrose Of the financ,
committee, announced today that fur
ther hearings on the tariff revision
bill would begin soon, with the com
mittee working toward its completion
while the senate,is engaged on the ia,
and other measures.
I Numerous bills and resolutions wer1
introduced today and "a large crow,
In the galleries of both senate an,
house witnessed the reconvening.
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GERMAN TOWN
IS DESTROYED

+ Mayence, Germany, Sept, 21.-A
great expIosion today at the chemical
products plant Of the Badische Anilir
Fabrik company at Oppau, on the
RhIne, wrecked the town and spread
teath and destruction on every hand
The number Of killed is variously esti.
mated at from 1000 to 1900 and the
injured close to 1000. One report
says that 5000 men were on the spot
at the moment of the explosion and it
! is believed about half of these were
Killed. r Es.
The. town Of Oppau is o. scene of
desolation, having been conn i5letely de-
stroyed, while the roofs of the others
were swept off as if by . whirlwind.
Here also many were killed or in-
[jured. y
The explosion is attributed by SOME
10 excess pressure in two adjoining
|gasometers, the whole OF this part of
the works. being literally pulverized.
Where the gasometer stood Is now a
funnel shaped hole 1870 yards wide and
IS yards deep, while twisted, girders
and debris: of every description lie
scattered about. For a distance of
several hundred yards not a wall is
left standing. -
The directorate of the company Is
quoted as saying that the explosion
occurred In q storehouse containing
q 900 tons Of nitrous sulphate, which
had previously been examined and
was believed to be free from danger
Of explosion.
All the workmen's dwellings in the
vicinity were razed. At Mannheim, on
the opposite side Of the river, S5 per-
sons were seriously injured and 200
or more slightly injured. Ludwigs-
chafen reports say that three work.
mems trains were buried under the
wreckage and many children on their
way to school in that town were in
jured.
Heartrending scenes were witnessed
on all sides. At the little cemetery
on the outskirts Of Oppau there are
already more than 200 bodies laid out
on the grass. Numerous tombstones
were lifted and hurled in various di-
rections by the force of the explosion.
There was not door or window left
intact for q radius Of three miles.
French medical units are aiding in
the rescue work. Assistance also has
been rushed from all the neighboring
towns and all public and private mo-
t,r cars and vehicles were requisition-
ed. The roads leading to Oppau were
soon crowded with people making
their way to the scene of the disaster.
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MURDER CASE
NEARING END

Anderson, Sept. 21.-The defenss
rested here late today in the trial o1
four men charged with the murder o,
L. +. Ra1hey last July and the Jury
was taken to the Ramey home neal
lCarswell Institute to view the scene
of the killing. -
Arguments, are expected to begin
tomorrow with the case going to ths
jury during the afternoon. The nner
on trial are Walter L. Hayes, Ec
Wilson, George Wilson and Allen En-.
erson. Their claim is that they were
passing the Raniey home and drop.
ped in to try to patch up an old quar-.
rel, and that Ramey started q fight
which resulted in his death. The stats
contends that the men wen to Rameys
home and assaulted him.
Anderson, Sept. 21.-sThe four, men
Walter Hayes, Allen Emerson, George
and Ed Wilson, on trial charged with
the murder of T. F. Ramey July ID
were put on the stand, and practi.
caily bore the same testimony which
was refutation of the testimony o1
Mrs. Raney and her son Barney. Wal
ter Hayes admitted striking Ramey
with the child's rocking chair, and
that he tried to catch the second blow
|of the chair when he saw Ramey was
falling, but couldn't. He did not deny
that he shot Ramey. They all testified
that Barney Ramey fired the first
shot. Walter Hayes said that they
had gone, to the farm of one Of his
tenants, ,sand as they returned Ramey
came out with shotgun, with his
wife behind him, and that he told her
to Ego back that he would tend to
these damned Hayes's," and that Ra-
mey had Winchester rifle and the
boy a shotgun.
In his story Of the killing of Ra-
mey he said that Tom Hayes and Ra-
mey were both standing up shooting
at each other and that he did not
strike Ramey ts4til he drew his gun
on. him. He swore he had never seen
the pick handle which was shown in
court, and said to be the one that was
used when Il. F. Ramey was hit over
the head.
Allen Emerson gave his testimony
in a clear voice, but failed to answer
some of the questions put by Mr..
Bonham, who conducted the cross ex:
animation. -
Several men who lived in the neigh
borhood were put up to testify to the
character of Walter Hayes, and the
majority of them said that they had
never heard Of his character being
questioned" or nd never heard his rep
utation discussed and that it was
good -Ji 5S
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-09-22
FOrtner Acquitted

A. N. Fortner, state constable
charged with the murder Of Reuben
Willard, resulted in a verdict of "not
guilty" The jury was out four
hours.
This case has attracted considerable
interest and has consumed the greater
part Of three days in court.
Foftner shot and killed Willard in
Goshen Hill township several months
ago.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-09-22
Grand Jury Presentment
State Of South Carolina,
County of Union.
Court of General Sessions,

State of South Carolina, 4,
County Of Union. ~
Court of General Sessions.
Fall Term, 1921. Is
To his Honor, John s. Wilson, Presid-
ing Judge:
The grand jury respectfully SUBJ
mits the following report: r
A committee from this body has in
spccted the county Jail, and find that
all recommendations of the grand
jury's last report have been carried
room, which needs to be plastered
overhead, and which should be done at
once, and that the cook room be paint
ed on the inside. ses
A committee Of this body has in
spected the County Poor House, and
find same to be in good condition. We
recommend that another well be dug
near the home of the inmates, this to
be done at once, before cold weather
sets in.
We strongly recommend that the
county engineer repair all rSads,
bridges and culverts throughout the
county, and see that all railroad cf0ss-
ings in the county be put in good con-
dition,, so that the large amounts Of
money spent by the county, in build
thrown away through the l!1.1 of
proper care and attention in provid-
Ing the proper upkeep 'of these roads.
Mes further Srecemqepd that apit-
able signs be placed at all cross roads
throughout the county, on the main
highways. .
The grand jury further recon-
mends, that the books of all county
officials be audited.
A committee of this body has in
spectsd the court house, and find it
in good condition.
Our thanks are extended to your
Honor and to the Solicitor for the
curtesies shown us, and assis' -
rendered during the term, and we
to be relieved from further attend
ance.
Respectfully submitted,
B. F. Alston, Jr.,
Foreman Grand Jury.
September 90 1921
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Describing His
Diplomatic Status

Constantinople, Sept. o22.--one Of
the stories which men tell one an
other here to illustrate the Confused
diplomatic situation in Central Eu-
rope is attributed to Prince Furntes-
berg. He was appointed as q dirl0-
matte representatives, the old Aus
trian government to the Ukraine
Which then was ruled by Het1pan
Describing his diplomatic status "a
friends in Kiev, the Prince s4i{l 81
am the representative Of Rov8fn-
ment that has ceased to exist Ard sY.
accredited to one that never exi2tNd
The most extraordinary part 81 "a q
that I am paid for performinr fke
duties of this position that I Do Sio1
hold" b &. I. Y, - 3 ~
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-09-22
Nicknamed the ''Mayfiy''

Howden, Eng, Sept. 22.-The Amer
lean airship ZR-2, which exploded in
the air killing most Of the men on
board, had been dubbed by her Amer
lean crew with the name Of "Mayfiy." I"
The nickname was given to the craft
because of the numerous delays that
occurred in the attempt to give her q
final trial trip.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-09-22
Rules for
Regulating Wrestling

New York, Sept. 22-Rules for the
regulation of wrestling were issued by
the State Athletic Commission and
forbids strangle, toe holds and scis-
sors, limiting all matches to two hours
and disqualifying wrestlers displaying
bnd temper
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-09-22
Total Damage
From Explosion

Amsterdam, Sept. 22.-The total
damage from the explosion of the Ba-
dische Aniline company chemical
plant at Oppau in which hundreds lost
their lives and thousands were injured
is placed at 150,000,000 marks.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-09-22
Withdraw Film of
Virginia Rappe

Los Angeles, Sept. 22.-All the
first national film exchanges are or
dered to withdraw all films in which
appeared Virginia Rape, the actress
for whose death Arbuckle il held.
Thirty-two hundred exhibitors are
represented in the action taken.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-09-22
Big Publishing Houses
May Adopt Open Shop

New York, Sept. 22.-The big pub
fishing houses may adopt an open
shop policy if the unions fail to arbi-
trate the differences now existing.
The publishers demand 20 per cent
wage cut while the unions demand an
increase Of from $50 to $55 per week.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-09-22
Mayor Hyland Issues
Statement to Business Men

New York, Sept. 22.-New York pa
pers published an official proclama-
tion by Mayor Hylan calling on the
business men, merchants and shop
keepers" to curb the "half -crazed
newspaper publishers" who are align
ed against his reelection in Novem-
Der. Of the five morning papers
which published the proclamation four
oppose his reelection,
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-09-22
Governor Condemns
Ku Klux Klan Before
Grand Lodge

st. Louis, Sept. Ex-Governor Hyde
condemned the Ku Klux Klan as an
organization before the Missouri
grand lodge of Masons, declaring that
"Masons have no connection with the
organization and want nothing to do
with it."
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-09-22
Merchants Assn Oppose
Treaty With Virginia

Wilson, N. c., Sept. 22.-The Mer-
chants Association of this city went
on record as opposing the trading with
Virginia firms because of a decision
of President w. b. Bradley, of the
Virginia league, throwing out a NUM-
Der of games played by the Wilson
club on account of alleged violation of
the salary limit, thus forcing Wilson
out of the first place in the pennant
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-09-22
Body Of Bride
SO 3. ! IS, Found in Lake

Union, Conn, sept. 22.-The body
OF Mrs. Nora ! Kettelle, who, as a
bride Of 9 few dr. disappeared from
the camp At Lax dashapaug, where
she was or her kpeymoon on Sep
qilnd in Che lake
today, but was not removed from the
water, pending an. investigation.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-09-22
Tons of RatiOns for
Starving Russians

Riga, Sept. 22.-Rations for about
10 days or more for 100000 Russian
children left in the first all-American
food train Of forty cars, representing
13 tons of balanced rations.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-09-22
Open Golf Championship
Tournament

Ottawa, Sept. 22.--Miss Alexan
ateSsd ssiSns against 81 Asaats ara htodsy Gavin e
New York, inthe5 Canadian Ladies'
Open Golf Championship Tournamsnt.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-09-22
Featherweight
Claims Foul

Cleveland, Sept. 22.-Banny Fruss,
of Baltimore( who proclaims himself
AS the featherweight champion of the
Grid, is claiming a foul when knock
ed out by Johnny Kilbane Saturday
last.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-09-22
Locates Lowell Sherman

New York, Sept. 22.-The district
attorney announced that he had To-
Gated Lowell Sherman, the movie ac-
tor, and served him with a request
subpoena for questioning in connec-
tion with the Arbuckle case. He will
be questioned todav.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1921-09-22
Eight Thousand Men
Vote to Strike

Los Angeles, Sept. 22.-All the lo-
cal oil workers of the International
Union in Southern California repre-
senting 5000 men, have voted to
strike.
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Miss Maude Mabry left Monday
morning for. Harrisonburg, Va, to en-
ter the State Normal college for the
1921-22 session.
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Mrs. Samuel Brabson (Josie
Hughes) will leave tomorrow for
Greenville, Tenn, to joni her husband,
Capt. Brabson, for a visit to his
parents.
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Wallace Culp, left this week for
Charleston to resume his studies at
tbs Medical college. /
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Admitted / to the
Leagle of Nations

Geneva, Sept. 22.-The three add.
tional. admitted to the League Of Ma.
tiohs are Esthenia, Letvia ant
Lithuania.
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aubrey Noland left this week fcr
Clinton 70 enter the Presbyterian eel.
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Today's Cotton Market
New York

Donald Matheson and Charles Mur-
ply will leave in the morning Tor
Georgia Tech. -
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Ice Cream Supper
at Monarch

at Monarch
The Girls club Of Monarch will
have an ice cream supper at the
Community House tonight at 7:30
o'clock.
You are invited.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-02
WOULD HOLD PHILIPPINES.
People Not Vet Able to Defend
Themselves, Wood and
Forbes Report.

Washington. Dec. 1.-The Philip
pine Islands should remain In their
present general status until the peo-
Pile there have had time to absorb md
thoroughly master tho power already
in their hands," former Major Gen.
Leonard Wood. now Governor Cen
eral. and w. Cameron Forbes. former
Governor General. say in their report
To President Harding. based on their
SIX months study of conditions In tn.
islands.
I'VE are convincod."t they say
that IL would be a betrayal OF the
Philippine people r misfortune TO the
American people, q distinct step back
ward in the path of progress and dis.
creditahle neglect to our national duty
were we to withdraw from the islands
and terminate our relationship ther,
without giving the Filipinos tho bes
chance possible TO have an orderly arc
permanently stable Government.
we feel that. with all OF their man,