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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-09-17
Underwood Will
Sit In Conference
Alabama Senator Announces
Decision to Accept Place
in Disarmament Con-
ference

Birmingham, Sept. 12.-There
should not and can not be any party
politics involved in the coming
disarmament conference at WASH
ington. Senate, Underwood, DEM
ocratic member Of the American
delegation, stated tonight.
Part Y politics should only al
feet domestic questions" declared
Mr.. Underwood. When one cross.
es the three mile limit going out
to sea then the question becomes
an international one"
Stating that he would accept a
place in the conference as soon as
President Harding's offer was OH,
cially received, the Democratic
leader asserted that it was his be.
lief that the nations represented al
the conference would be willing to
make the necessary concessions for
an ultimate agreement which would
relieve the world ef >ftss-&a:-=--=-9s,:--..zIIV
burdens and assure peace TO this
and future generations"
Il think the four men represent
ing the United States at the con-
ference can stand as unit OF.
all questions, he said. The del
egation will undoubtedly favor dis
armament to an extent that will be
re-, in it's effect.
"The problem that confronts US
will be to convince the representa-
tives Of other nations Of the ne
cessity, advisement and effective.
ness of the disarmament agree
ment. Theoretically, none of the
great nations of the world today
stands as an antagonist to peace
and all would agree theoretically
that it is a wise and proper thing
to do to reduce armaments OF the
world"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-09-17
AS Others See
The United Stated
Session of League of Nations
Devoted to Criticisms of
America

Geneva, Sept. u (By the Asso-
ciated Press).-The assembly Of
the league Of nations today heard
a great deal about the United
States and the proposed confer
ence at Washington i, November
in connection with the league work
on disarmament and also with ref
erence to criticism in America OF
the work Of the league. It was
the most picturesque session OF this
meeting.
Srinvasa Sastri, a native Indian
lawyer, wearing the Indian cos
tune and speaking perfect Engilsh
with an elcquence rarely equalled
by English orators, had the moor at
the morning session. He suggested
that the United States might do
something more practical tnan
merely criticize what the league
was doing or had failed to do. he
touched lightly on the race ques-
ton in connection with mandates
limiting at a difference OF views on
this question between India ana
here sister dominion, South Africa,
which. is one of the mandatory
powers.
Count Gimeno, a Spa. -sA dele
gate. stirred the South Americans
as thev had never before been
stirred in the assembly debates by
his praise of the leagues work.
Count Gimeno spoke in Spanish
which was the first time this Ian
suage was used on the floor OF the
assembly. His speech later was
translated into both English and
E,ra,lctl - =
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-09-17

Of the three to go to trial, and the
latter having taken the stand in his
own; defense completing his direct
examination at $50 o'clock yes
terday afternoon when Judge Sease
ordered the case continued until
$50 O'Clock this morning in order
that court might hear several mo-
tions.
1t is expected that the fate Of all
three of the defendants will be
known by tonight. Kirby's case is
almost certain to be finished be-
fore noon, but it is not probable
that Judge Thomas S. Sease will
pronounce sentence in the event
Of conviction until all of the de-
PENDANTS have been tried.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-09-17
Perjury in
Arbuckle Case
Grand Jury Discovers That
Some Witnesses Are Lying

San Francisco. Sep. l3.-The
district attorney has issued :, state
ment alleging perjury by one Of
the chief witnesses In the Roscoe
1Fatty) .Arbucllle gr2AIjury inves-
tigation. He intinates that other
arrests may follow.
The foreman of the grand jury
that is investigating the Arbuckle
case announced that the jury felt
that additional evidence was nee
esSary before rendering an lndlct-
naent. The district attorney scores
the methods employed TO ball JUS
tee through perjury alleged on the
part of witnesses Arbuckle said he
declined TO make any statement
when, before the grand jury. No
daee has been set for further jury
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-09-17
Working On
Tax Revision
Republicans Stand solidly
Together in Favor of Re
ducing Sur Tax

washington, Sept. 12.-Two OF
the four major provisions OF the
house tax bill were approved TODAY
by the senate finance committee
One fixes the maximum income sur
tax rate at 80 per cent. as COM
pared with the present 63 per cent,
and the other increases by soGo
the exemption allowed TO heads CT
families having net incomes OF So,-
900 or less and by $120 the eXemp-
ton allowed on account OF each
dependent.
Chairman Penrose announced
the committee would vote tonor-
row on the effective date Of the re-
peal Of the excess profits tax. Even
those senator's favoring Secretary
Melons proposal to make the re-
peal retroactive to last January
1 We're Of the opinion that the COM
mittee would accept the house
provision for repeal as of next
January /.
Should the house date be ap-
proved, it was said, the committee
probably approve a repeal of the
transportation tax as of next jan
uary /, and most of the other tax
repeals provided for in the house
bill. Secretary Melons proposal
fer retention Of the transportation
levies next year at one-half the
present rates and the restoration of
a tax on cosmetics, perfumery and
Pre- rietary medicines We're pre-
dicled upon retroactive repeal Of
the profits tax.
In voting to reject Secretary
MELONS proposal that the maxi
mum income surtaX rate be reduc-
ed to % per cent, the committee
took under consideration treas
TRY plan to reduce the rate in each
Of the income surtaX brackets by !
per cent, so as to tighten the taxes
on those having incomes of less
than $6G coo year as we'll as
those whose incomes exceed that
amount.
Several new tax proposals are to
NC DIeStIlleo ~ (IlS SOllllil'IIo-C, DSil
Chairman Penrose said it had been
decided to have a fina! vote on the
bill next Friday SO as to sive the
craftsmen and experts time in
which to put the measure in shape
for presentation to the senate when
congress reconvenes on Septembe,
21 If necessary the committee
Will hold night sessions, Chairman
Penrose said.
The question of the amount OF
the increase to be made in the cor
poration income tax as an Offset tc
the repeal OF the excess profits tas
has not yet been reached by the
committee. The house bill fixes
| the total at u 1-2 per cent. in
stead Of the Is per cent. recon-
mended by Mr. Mellon, and the
opinion today at the capitol seem.
ed to be that the higher rate would
be accepted if elimination of the
profits tax were put off until mex
January.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-09-17
Greenwood Aroused
T Against Lawlessness
Judge Featherstone Calls on
Grand Jury to Make Search
ing Investigation

Greenwood, Sept. 13.-Speaking
for a body of representative citi-
zens, a committee headed by j. 3.
Park, prominent local attorney.
and composed Of prominent busi-
ness and professional men, appear
ed before the grand jury this
morning and urged that body to
use all it's power to bring to justice
men implicated in mob violence IN
this county. A meeting of cftsze2S
was held last night and deterni-
nation to send the committee be-
fore the grand jury was reached.
Not only did the committee ask
for those implicated in mob vio-
lence to be brought to justice, but
it urged the grand jury to exert it
self TO see that all forms Of law
lessness including alleged fragrant
violations of the prohibition law be
suppressed.
Action by the citizens followed
charge OF extraordinary power
and fearlessness yesterday by
County Judge c. c. Teatherstone to
the grand jury in which he urged
them to bring to trial those men
implicated in a mob which recent
ly t,ok two negro women prison
ers from the city Jail and whipped
them.
Hal T. Sloan. foreman Of the
grand jury. stated this morning
that investigation Of mob violence
had not been discussed by the
grand jury owing to the number
OF indictments which it had to pass
on. II sufficient time is not given
during the present term Of counsy
court. Judge Featherstone charged
the grand jury to make a thor
ough investigation and report it's
findings at the court of general ses-
sions, which convenes two weeks
hence.
Judge Featherstone declared in
his charge that city officials knew
the names Of some of the mob Il al
ers and many who composed the
mob, and if witnesses did not want
to testify. he would furnish the
proper writs which would bring
them before the grand jury AID
force them to testify.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-09-17
Heavy Grain
Shipments
Canadian Railroads Find it
Necessary to Place Restric-
tions on American Ships

Montreal, Sept. 14.-American
grain shipments through this port
are so heavy that the Canadian
Pacific and Grand Trunk railroads
have decided upon restrictive
measures for the protection of Ca
madam shippers. obliging American
grain ships TO secure permits be-
fore docking.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-09-17
Clearing Up Chicago
Murder Mystery
Two Accomplices Of Harvey
w. Church Arrested by
Police

Chicago. Sept. 13.-The authori-
ties believe the mystery surround
ing the murders of 3. j. Daugh-
ertv and Carl \. AumuS, autonlo-
bile salesmen, will be cleared up
with the arrest of Leon Parks and
Clarence Wilder, the alleged ac-
completes of Harvey w. Church,
who was arrested as the chief fac
tor in the case. Confessions from
all three are alleged TO have been
obtained.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-09-17
Murdrous Assault
Or Aged Couple
Two Negroes Attack Old Man
and Wife in NeWberry
County

NeWberry, Sept. 1.-Two ne
groes went into the store OF n.
Johns. three and a half miles north
of Chappel1s and 20 miles from
Newberry, about 1880 o'clock last
night, pretending to want to buy
something. While Mr.. Johns was
looking for the article. requested
one of the negroes struck him on
the head with railroad spike that
he had up his sleeve tied by
string. He was Knocked down
and the other struck Mrs. Johns
on the head with a similar weap-
on. Threatening to kill them both,
the negroes asked Mrs. Johns
where the money was and she told
them that it was in certain place
in a box. She and a negro girl that
waited in the home which was at
tached to the store escaped and
when the negroes were searching
the place carried and dragged Mr..
Johns off some distance from the
house to save him from being mur-
dered. Then the negro girl gave
the alarm to the nearest nelghbor,
Lamar Dominick, who went to the
assistance of the wodnded couple
and called Sheriff Blease who went
at once with deputies to the
scene. The officers arrested a ne
gro named Jim Wade on suspic-
ion and brought him to Jail early
this morning. A short while af-
terwards Lamar Dominick and
Lawton Wilson, driving along the
road near New Market, saw a sus-
picious looking negro and noticed
blood on his shirt sleeve. Asking
him how it got there he replied
that he had hurt his arm but an
examination showed no hurt, They
arrested him and found money in
his pockets. He then confessed that
he was at the Johns store last night
when the attack was made by an
other negro on the couple. He
claimed }1e did not join in the at
tack, but admitted that the other
negro gave him IS. He gave his
name as John Calvin Golden, alias
Johnny Johnson, and said he was
born and reared in that section but
for some time had been hoboing,
mentioning Philadelphia among
places he had visited and said he
had Just served a term on the
chaingang in Chester county for
vagrancy. The other negro, in
the store, the one thai made the
attack. he SAID, is named Will Har-
ris; that they met at Chester. He
further said Harris was with him
when he saw Dominick and Will
son approaching but turned out
and disappeared. Harris, he said,
is a Georgia negro. Golden, alias
Johnson, describes Harris as dark
gingerbread color, about five feet
nine, about 25 years Of age, weight
about 175 pounds and has two
front teeth of gold somewhat prom
inent and has been wounded by a
ball that passed nearly through his
body from side to side.
Harris, he said, had on a white
shirt with black stripes and over
alls.
Otto Klettner and Frank Hunter
have just returned from seeing the
Johns, who are being cared for at
Lamar Dominick's. They say both
will get we'll. Mr.. Johns rode with
them to the home and looked
through it and the store this after
noon finding nothing missing eX~
cept the box that had $50 in it.
1t is thought here that Harris is
the other man. y message just be-
fore night from the sheriff's party
says they are close after him.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-09-17
Labor Situation Be-
gins to Brighten
Unemployment Was More
Widespread in 1914 Than at
Present

Washington, Sept. 14-Those
who are disturbed over the five
million. seven hundred and thirty
five thousand unemployed. over
look that in 1914 there We're seven
million out of work. Secretary of
Labor Davis said, adding, however,
the situation begins to brighten.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-09-17

Columbia, Sept. 13.-Under cross
examination by Solicitor r. c. Cal
Hson, S. j. Kirby this morning re-
sumed his dramatic story Of the cir
cumstances surrounding the kill
ing on August 8th, of William c.
Brazell, 10 year old Columbia taxi
driver near Leesville, for which he
went on trial in the Lexington
court yesterday afternoon shortly
before four o'clock, and for which
C. o. Fox, Of Stanley Creek. n. c..
and Jesse Gappins. of Columbia
will Jointly face jury here today.
z. Two of the principals in the SEN
sational murder trial have told
their stories, Gappins having been
called as witness for the State in
the case against Kirby. The first
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-09-17
John Rassett
Moore, the Choice

Geneva. Sept, i3.-DeleSates to
the assembly Of the League Of Ma
tions predicted John Bassctt
Moore viii be elected Judge OF the
court OF International il,stIce
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-09-17
Gen. Pershing
Sails For France
Goes as Representative of
America to Present Medal
to Unknown Soldier

New York. Spet. 14.-General
Persling was a passenger on the
Paris sailing today for
France. where hew i'll beStow pos
on an unknown French
soldier the congressional medal Of
honor
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-09-17
Convict Shot to Death

Joliet. Ill. Sept ll.-Thomas
schiller. convict in the Joliet pen
itentiarv. "as shot and Killed in an
attempted Jail break. Two o;h"r
conVictS escaped.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-09-17

New York. Sept 1$-Women
vo,crs for the first time Will TODAY
participate in the mayoralty cam
.paiGn primaries. Ii is conceded
they hold the balance Of power.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-09-17

Columbia, Sept. 13.-Guilty YER
diet returned by jury in case Of S.
j. Kirby, first Of the three men to
be tried for the murder on August
8, Of William Brazell, taxi driver.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-09-17

London. Sept. 13.--.Appcals to
English women to demand prohibi-
ton throughout Great Britain were
made by speakers at the worlds
Methodist conference.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-09-17

Geneva. Sept. l4.-John Bassett
Moore was today elected one Of the.
international court Of justice jusges
The Nenana daily news., 1921-03-12
OUTSIDE FARM JOURNAL
 WILL ADVERTISE ALASKA

One of the best known farm journals in the West is going to print a series of articles on farm ing Alaska. E. J. White. of the Alaska Bureau of Publicity, recent ly received a request from J. C.. Knollin, editor of Orchard and Farm a monthly published at Los Angeles, for from six to twelve articles, limit ed ito about 2,00O words each, and MT. White is already engaged in the preparation of the desired arti- cles, which will give Alaska from 12,O00 to 24,0OO words of very de- sirable publicity in a great west ern farm publication which circu- lates generally throughout the West.
 In making the request for the articles, the editor of the journal says: II am going to take step apparently never before considered by any Pacific coast farm journal. I do not know when anything has in- terested me as much as the agri- cural items in the Bi-Monthly Bulle- tin with which you have so kindly furnished me. :...-
 T state frankly that l was amaz- ed to learn of the agricultural re- sources of Alaska and one of my ambitions is to visit Alaska at the earliest possible opportunity.
 , Nevertheless I believe the time has come when Alaska should be considered a part of this great agri- cultural empire known as the Pacific West.
 "I now ask that you please fur nish me with six or twelve articles not more than 2.O0O words each, concerning agriculture in Alaska, its past accomplishments. present con- ditions and possibilities. I am con- vinced that such articles, if they did no more than enlarge upon the startling facts set forth in your bulletin, would arouse the greatest interest and comment"
The Nenana daily news., 1921-03-12

Leonte Versun, who recently com pleted contract in the canyon, re- turned to Nenana yesterday from Fairbanks, where he visited for several weeks.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-03-12
Major Lewis and Sergeant Blank.

Major Lewis and Sergeant Blank enship, who arrived from Gibbon on Wednesday, left for Fairbanks on Thursday and from there they will go to Brooks and the upper Yukon. They expect also to make trip in-
The Nenana daily news., 1921-03-12

Bob Bresnahan, former Fairbanks pressman, now has a good position in Seattle, with an advertising con- cern.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-03-12

Three shrimp canneries, salmon and sawmill are expected to bring prosperity to Petersburg during the coming season.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-03-12

The sessions of the territorial legislature at Juneau are being held in the Garside building, at a cost of Si95O.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-03-12

Elmer E. Smith, pioneer drug. gist of Douglas, is closing out his business and will quit the territory.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-03-12

The old naval hospital on the grounds of the Pioneer home at Sitka, a relic of Russian occupancy, is to be razed.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-03-12

The jury in the case of Friss vs. Swanson brought in a verdict for the defendant today, after deliber- ating about an hour and half. The case involved mining ground in the Rampant district.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-03-12
FAIRBANKS NOTES
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The grand jury concluded its de- Alterations yesterday afternoon and was discharged by the court after submitting its final report.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-03-12

The fire department was called to the Roland residence, near Eagle hall, yesterday to extinguish fire originating at the furnace. The blaze was easily handled by the chemical and little damage resulted. J. c. Kinney is visitor in town from Dome creek. Commissioner Sam Weiss arrived in town on Thursday from Chata- nika.
 W, H. Smith, oldtime resident of Fox, is paying a visit to Fairbanks.
 Gus Ewers has returned ito Olnes after brief visit in town. C. Norland was a passenger on yesterdays train to Gilmore. H. P. Cosgrove returned to En- gineer yesterday, after brief stay
 in town.
 l E'r,- gineer yesterday
 Herb Miller went to Little. FL dorado on Thursday. J. C. Cunningham has returned to his mining operations on Engineer after a short visit in town. Inquiry has been made for John Brodg by son residing in San Francisco. Marshal Erwin, who returned to town this week from a visit in the States, says he intends to make his
 home in Alaska after he retires from office.
 | R. w. Calderhead. Mike Dempsey,
 Dick knutson and Sam Samson were
 among those leaving for Nenana on yesterdays train. ! Jim Bender went to Nenana yes terday, enroute to the Outside He ! is headed for Bellingham. ] Robert Joseph Diven returned to 1 Nenana yesterday. W. W. Estes was a passenger for
 Happy on yesterdays train. Pete Pevich went to Ester yes terday.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-03-12

MT. and Mrs. J. R. Fowle came down from Fairbanks yesterday and Mrs. Fowle left for the Outside this morning.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-03-12

The Alaska Fish and Game club, of Juneau, has prepared a new game law and will endeavor to have the present law repealed. The new law features territorial control.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-03-12
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Anchorage is reported to have developed case of smallpox recent ly. The disease was in a mild form.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-03-12

The News make. speciality of slides
The Nenana daily news., 1921-03-12

Sitka is having a hard time get ting rid of an epidemic of humps
The Nenana daily news., 1921-03-12

A severe earthquake was felt here last night about ten o'clock. No damage resulted.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-03-12

District Attorney Smiser, of the First division, recently imported a lawyer from Seattle to fill a vacancy in his office as assistant.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-03-12

Alaskans have contributed about s16,OOO to the fund for the relief of European children.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-03-12

Pawn lake, near Ketchikan, has been the scene of number of moon light skating parties during the win ter.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-03-12

The Presbyterian Board of Home Missions is planning the erection of a new church at Sitka.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-03-12

Inquiry has been made for John Brodg by a son residing in San Francisco.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-03-12
to the Kuskokwim before the break

up.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-03-12

J. C. Cunningham has returned to his mining operations on Engineer after a short visit in town.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-03-12

Marshal Erwin, who returned tt town this week from a visit in the States, says he intends to make hi: home in Alaska after he retires from office
The Nenana daily news., 1921-03-12

Herb Miller went to Little, FL dorado on Thursday.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-03-12

The fire department was called to the Roland residence, near Eagle hall, yesterday to extinguish fire originating at the furnace. The blaze was easily handled by the chemical and little damage resulted.
The Nenana daily news., 1921-03-12
FROM OTHER CAMPS

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 Anchorage is reported to have developed a case of smallpox recent ly. The disease was in a mild form.
 Sitka is having hard time get ting rid of an epidemic of humps.
 Pawn lake, near Ketchikan, has been the scene of number of moon light skating parties during the win ter.
 The Presbyterian Board of Home Missions is planning the erection of a new church at Sitka.
 Alaskans have contributed about s16.00O to the fund for the relief of European children.
 District Attorney Smiser, of the First division, recently imported a lawyer from Seattle to fill a vacancy in his office as assistant.
 The Alaska Fish and Game club, of Juneau, has prepared new game law and will endeavor to have the present law repealed. The new law features territorial control.
 The old naval hospital on the grounds of the Pioneer home at Sitka, a relic of Russian occupancy, is to be razed.
 Elmer E. Smith, pioneer drug gist of Douglas, is closing out his business and will quit the territory.
 The sessions of the territorial legislature at Juneau are being held in the Garside building, at a cost of S135O.
 Three shrimp canneries, salmon and sawmill are expected to bring prosperity to Petersburg during the season.
 Bob Bresnahan, former Fairbanks pressman, now has a good position in Seattle, with an advertising con- cern.