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Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-11-03

When the conference Of limitation
Of armaments takes up the question
of size of army and navy and location
of units, 1t will. find the American mill
tary and naval forces are scattered
more widely than those of any other
nation, save Great Britain.
Expulsion from the house Of Repre-
sentative Thomas l.. Blanton, Demo-
crat, was called for in a resolution in
troduced in the house by the Republi-
can leader, alleging that he had used
obscene and unfit language in the pub
lication in the Congressional Record
of an extension of remarks relating to
a row in the government printing Of
flee.
The supreme court granted the gov.
ernment an extension of time, until
November 80, to take testimony in the
case Of the state of Oklahoma against
Texas, involving the Red River bound.
ary.
Chief Justice Taft announced recent
ly that he would be assigned to the
fourth circuit, composed Of the District
of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, West
Virginia. North and South Carolina.
Government authorities concerned
with foreign affairs are frankly hope
full that German Chancellor Wirth will
resume the leadership of the Teutonic
government-pointing out that he Is an
honest, able, four-square chieftain, anx.
ious to offset what his predecessors
had caused.
New policies in administration of
the Ellis Island immigration port will
be put into effect by the department Of
labor, it is announced, in connection
with the installation of Robert E. Todd
as commissioner of immigration for
the port of New York.
The gradual withdrawal of American
troops from Germany, expected to start
within two weeks, will involve reduc-
ton Of the American forces there to
about one-half Of the present strength
of 1880 officers and men.
Use Of Camp Grant at Rockford, H.,
as penal institution for minor offend.
ers convicted under federal laws, has
been recommended by the department
Of justice. The recommendation is now
before Director Forbes of the veterans
bureau, but a decision has not been
reached.
One of the big tax revision issues in
the senate has been settled, with adop-
tion, 81 to 13, of the Republican com.
promise income surtax rates, with the
maximum at so per cent.
Attorney General Daugherty has ad-
vised the senior senator from Georgia
that committee from three govern.
ment departments will receive state
ments up to November Is regarding the
proposed modification of the so-called
packer decree.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-11-03
Twin Babies Abandoned.

Walhalla.-Silas Ridley, a farmer
residing IS miles northwest Of Wal
halla, while out on his farm, heard
cries of a child. After considerable
investigation he discovered that the
cries came from an abandoned we'll.
He. with the assistance of some of his
neighbors, entered the well and found
two babies, twins, age about ST.
months. Both of the little fellow
were removed to Mr.. Ridleys HON:
Mr. Ridley then came to Walhalla and
reported his discovery to Sheriff Alex
ander.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-11-03
CHARTER GRANTED
TO MASONIC LODGE
ONLY THREE LODGES ANCIENT
AND ACCEPTED SCOTTISH
RITE IN THE STATE.
TO GIVE CHRISTMAS CANTATA
First Baptist Church Choir and Or
chestra of Spartanburg Will Have
Entertainment, December 1s.

Spartanburg.-Ap permanent charter
has been granted the Piedmont Lodge
of Perfection No. 8, Ancient and Ac-
cepted Scottish Rite of Free Masons,
in this city, according to information
received in Spartanburg by b. II.
France, secretary of the lodge. This
lodge has been located in Spartan
burg in recognition of services in
connection with the promotion Of the
order.
There are now only three of these
lodges in the state, one in Charleston,
one in Columbia and one in Spartan
burg. The oldest one in the world is
located in Charleston.
Eleven counties comprise the ter
ritory of the new Lodge of Perfection.
The venerable master Of the lodge is
DR.. N. F. Walker of Cedar Springs in
stitute.
"The story of Christmas" by Mat
hews, beautiful Christmas cantata,
will be given by the First Baptist
church choir, with orchestra, under
the direction of Prof. and Mrs. Louis
Bennett Of Converse college, Sunday
evening, December IS. This date is
selected instead of Christmas night
because of the fact that some mem.
bers of the choir who are in college
will be out of the city on Christmas
day.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-11-03

Iva-Citizens Of this usually peace
full little town were startled at an
early hour by the sound of number
of revolver shots, fired in rapid sue
cession, the noise coming from the
guns of Chief of Police Fortescue and
l. S. ("Shock'D Wiles, who were en-
gagged in a pistol duel. The officer
had a finger shot off and Wiles was
shot through the arm.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-11-03

Greenville.-The Nukasse Manu-
Manufacturing company, Of this city,
was awarded a verdict of $4,000
against the Apparel Manufacturing
company, of Chicago, in Federal court
in a suit which was the outgrowth of
the alleged cancellation Of contract
for goods by the defendant.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-11-03

Columbia.-Robert NJ. Cooper, Of
Wisacky, one Of the youngest of the
real progressive farmers of the state,
was elected president of the state Ag-
ricultural and Mechanical Society
without opposition to succeed ]. NJ.
Kirven, of Darlington.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-11-03

Aiken.-Fire, originating in horse
shoeing establishment here at an
early hour threatened the entire
business section of the city at one
time and a hurried call was sent to
the Augusta fire department for as
sistance. Chief Reynolds and one fire
company responded and reached here
in time to help.
FIVE buildings, including the town
Jail, lwere destroyed.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-11-03

Laurens.-At a mass meeting held
here at the First Baptist church, the
tithing campaign, authorized by the
Laurens association at its annual
meeting, was launched. Practically
every Baptist church in the Laurens
association was represented in this
meeting, and comprehensive pro-
gram for the campaign was outlined
and given Endorsement. The Rev. S,
P. Hair, pastor of the Baptist church
of Fountain Inn, delivered stirring
address on the subject and the i'm.
portance of success.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1921-11-03

Great Falls.-Mr. and Mrs. Il. B
Mebane and son, Edward Mcmillan
Mebane, arrived home after spending
more than two months in Europe.
where they visited many points Of
interest. They had a very pleasant
voyage both ways, while at sea, and
did not encounter any trouble or un-
pleasantness.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-03-03

Miss Marshall was a graduate OF the
Rosepine High school in 1919. She
then took business course in Houston
and has been acting at stenographer IN
that city. After short visit with home
folk she will return to her work.
The Diamond Mill boys and girls
basketball teams came over Friday and
two very interesting games were play
ed. The scores were 3 to 8 for the
girls and 81 to 7 for the boys, both in
Rosepine's favor.
The Robert E. Lee Literary society
gave well-prepared program FRIDAY
afternoon, which consisted Of short
play, music and recitations. Our so
cieties are rapidly coming to the fore
in literary work. Each society is pre-
pairing contestants for the rally. A pre-.
lliminary contest will be held and only
the winners in this contest viii repre-
sent our school at the parish rally.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-03-03
PETKIN DoTS

After weeks of lovely spring warmth
we are having some zeal winter wea-
ther.
We had lyceum number Friday
night, the last to be held this term Of
school. This made four regular num-
bers and two extras.
*&*%
The young folks spent lovely ev-
ening at Mr.. Mathis, Sunday, enjoy
ing music and dancing. The older
and some of the more religious per-
sons attended our weekly B. Y. P. u.
meeting.
AS a result Of the sale by Pitkin
Mercantile Co., last Saturday, our
sidewalks were crowded. And as this
is the first sale in Pitkin. curiosity a.
lone drew a large crowd Of good peo-
pie As we students marched up the
stairs Monday morning, we were con
fronted by sign on the door Of our
room of school supplies, reading:,
"Sale on Here: Tablets, 4c; pencils.
&c; pen shafts. &c."
1t seems that Prof. Stanley has the
right idea Of this sale business.
& s. = &
We were pleased to notice that the
Sophomores have had grand reunion.
We expect to have some good class
work now. And. speaking Of class
work. the 9th grade has the high
school beaten in spelling. Mr.. Prem
tice Inglet misspelled only fourteen
words out Of fifteen to-day. But Prem.
tice is a model Of courtesy. When oul
study-haIl supervisor failed to entics
him to good behavior with smiles anc
sent him to the Prof. S office, he re.
turned and gave as his reason for no
remaining: ''Well, Mr.. Stanley wa,
busy and | hated to bother him.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-03-03

Laren. Jr,, and Miss Rose O'Banion,
both of Leesville; Mr., Henry Claess-
ner, of Leesville, and Miss lola Jett, Of
Hornbeck; Mr.. S. M. Stansby, Of We'll
dan, and Miss Alice Phillips, Of Alec;
MIR. R. S. Williams and Miss Vadia
Bailey (aged l5), both Of Leesville.
***
Mrs. w. A. Abney is on visit to
friends in Bon Ami, Carson and DeRid-
der; Mary Ever VogeI and Jack Jones
have returned from Florien, where
they had been visiting their grandfa-
ther and grandmother; Miss Bessie
Hooper has resigned her position as
stenographer in Counsellor c. E. Har-
din's office. as her father, having ac-
cepted a position with the Bon Ami
Lumber Company, has moved to Bon
Ami with his family; Mrs. P. F. Her
nandez has taken two Red Cross pa
tients for treatment to a hospital In
New Orleans; Mr.. Jack Jones and his
wife have returned fro a trip to New
Orleans; President S T. Ward, of the
West Louisiana Bank, has had the
pleasure of a visit by G. ]. and w. H.
Gibbens, the former Of Hutchinson,
Kan, and the latter of Springfield, Ill.,,
also Of ]. r. Gibbens of Pratt, Kan,
all the three brothers-in-law Of Mr..
Ward. They all motored to Shreve-
port last Saturday to visit Mrs. D. E.
Hall. Mr.. ]. B. and Mr.. ]. R. and Mr..
]. Gibbens left Shreveport on Monday
morning for Midvale, while Mr.. W. H.
Gibbens returned to his home in
Springfield, iii. Mr.. S. I. Ward and
wife retuRed to Leesville on Tuesday
Mr.. A. c. Ellis and his wife have re-
turned from DeQuincy, where they
had been visiting Mrs. Ellis's parents
Miss Ella M. Self has returned from
Ell Paso, Tex, where she went in De.
cember last, to visit relatives anc
friends; Mr.. B. w. Cudd, who hac
come to LeesviIle to congratulate hi
mother on her birthday, has returned
to his home in Port Arthur. Tex.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-03-03
ROSEPINE NOTES


Miss Terra Williams spent Saturday
and Sunday at home with her relatives.
*%%*
Mr.. E. z. Summerall our genial post
master spent the past week in New Or
cans on business and pleasure.
= = = $
Mrs. Paguin. the aged mother of
Mrs. Thomas Laidlaw, after an illness
of several weeks. passed away Thurs
day morning, Feb. 18th. Funeral SER
vices were held at the Union Church
Friday at l0:30 am, after which the
remains were taken to Little Falls,
Minnesota. for burial. The funeral
sermon was delivered by Reverend
Stewart of Ludington and was very
impressive.
wedding bells have been ring
ing in our community. Miss Viva Car
penter of Rosepine and Mr.. Wisdom
Scoggins of Leesville were quietly
married February 10Th at the home of
the formers parents. MIR. and Mrs. ].
H. Carpenter. The bride is the Oldest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Carpenter,
and the groom. whose home is near
Leesville, was a student in our High
school last year. Their many friends
wish them a most happy and prosper
Gus life.
So
Miss Clemmie Marshall surprised her
relatives and friends one day last week
by arriving home very Unexpectedly
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-03-03

Miss Terra Williams spent Saturday
and Sunday at home with her relatives.
y *%#
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-03-03
Local and Personal at LeesviIIe

The Rouss Racket Store appears
like a wholesale warehouse this week,
the new goods arriving daily crowded
the store for room. Mr.. Cole, who
recently went to New York to purchase
his stock, announces a Two-Day Dol
lar Sale. Saturday and Monday next,
March 5 and 7, announcement being
made elsewhere in this issue.
* * = e.
The Common Council of Leesville
met in regular session last Tuesday,
Mayor o. E. Morris presiding. Hav-
ing transacted the usual amount Of
routine business, the Aldermen took
steps to have the city streets repaired
in several places where the recent hea-
Wy rains had caused damage by wash
ing out the road bed. The Mayor
was also authorized to execute bond
in the matter in injunction proceedings
instituted by Martin McAlpin against
the city of Leesville to prevent its au-
thorities from placing a culvert in
front of complainant's residence.
= = 4 5
There are still about one thousand
citizens in Vernon Parish who are in
arrears with their taxes for the cur
rent year, and unless they pay up al
once, they will incur the danger of be
ing fined quite heavily.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-03-03

Sheriff C. W. Sanford, of Sabine
Parish, Hemphill, Tex, has requested
Sheriff Turner of Vernon Parish to ar
rest Madison Block, wanted for muir
der and jumping bond. He is a white
boy, about q years old, weighing lis
pounds; height, about 5 feet 6 inches;
complexion dark; hair brown; eyes
blue; generally wears overalls and
limps, his right leg being shorter than
his left. May be going by the name
of Putledge. For his capture before
March 2lst, 1921. reward of 500
is Offered.
%*x*
Lieutenant Commander R. P. Hin
ricks, u. S. Navy, has announced that
victory medals may be had at his Of
flee in this city by all men who can
identify themselves by their hanorable
discharge papers as having served in
the U. S. Navy or Naval Reserve. be-
tween the dates Of April 9th, 1917 and
November | i, 1918.
****
The GilIiIand Oil Company reports
that its fifth well in the Homer pool
is producing $4,000 barrels per day,
while the Noble Oil Co. announces
having abandoned its hole after having
drilled to a depth Of 1900 feet.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-03-03

And when the supervisor asked
anyone had Myrtle EIawson's Julius
Ceasar, Arnold Chrissholm replied that
he thought Julius Ceasar was dead
The Domestic Science teacher was
absent lest Friday, but was back to-
day with her head bandaged to pro-
tect her boils. and was able TO help us
with our D. S. gard N.
Feb. 28. 1921
We got new Gil stove to-day f0r
the Domestic Science class We also
had some visitors, Mrs. Newman and
the school inspector. The Inspector
showed US domestic science girls how
to make peanut butter and thermos
bottles.
We now have the telephone installed
in the school building.
= " q = =
Mr.. Coffey's junior bah team play
ed game with Gravel Hill team last
Thursday. The Gravel Hill team won
But our first and second team Of gill
won the.game played al Elizabeth tha
afternoon. A number Of US went along
TO cheer for Pitkin and had good
time, but the people between IilIman
and Elizabeth cant boast Of good
roads. The Fair View team has
fused to play against Pitkin again, se
crowd from here went to Bon Am
Friday night to see the game betweeF
Bon Ami and Fair View and to chcsi
for Bon Ami. Bon Ami won.
/ ga x
There was dance at Dido Satsn
day night. A number Of dancers from
Cravens attended and most Of the peo
pie Of Pitkin. They danced until SSH
o'clock Sunday morning.
= = x y
M. and Mrs. ]. F. Franklin ar
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. JAS. Jeane oi
Leesville this week.
*#*
Mrs. Legg visited her daughter al
Cravens last week
Boob MrNutt.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-03-03
THE CLEVELAND CONFERENCE

According TO wire from E. @. \
Ames, who attended the Farmer-Labo
Cooperative Congress at Cleveland
February 18th. the following was ac
complished; The Congress decided d
on a plan Of direct trade between pro
ducers' and consumers stores; to pus
the organization Of cooperative bank
and to work for better cooperative 4
gislation. 1t adopted resolution
gainst the open shop campaign. al
other demanding extension Of COVER
ment ownership. and another deman'
ing the adequate taxation Of large e
tunes.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-03-03

Four persons well known in Lees
vile, and three of them farmer resi-
dents Of this city, have died last week;
they were: Mrs. Minerva Grant, Sr.;
Mr.. Clinton T. AlIis, So. formerly with
the Mona Mills Company. died in Ell
Paso, Tex. and was buried in Lees
vile; Clay Zacry, former manager of
the Mona Mills Company's mill in
Leesville, died in McAllen. Tex; and
Mr.. Eugene Dick. son Of Mr.. E. L.
Dick, student at the Texas University
in Austin, was asphyxiated in his room
at his boarding house. gas having es-
capped from the heating apparatus.
SIS So
Parish Clerk Hicks issued marriage
licenses this week to: Mr.. Adam Nc
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-03-03
HALF MILLION DEPOSITS
In WEST LA. BANK

The statement Of the condition of
the West Louisiana Bank at Leesville
as furnished to the State Banking ex-
aminer at close Of business February
Il, shows that this popular bank has
over a half million dollars on deposit
there.
This speaks well for the condition OF
the people of the Parish, when they
have $52258l.67 deposited in one
bank. This bank has branch al
Iornbeck.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-03-03
FIRST STATE BANK
MAKES BIG SHOWING

Announcing its condensed statement
as shown by their books at close of
business on February 2Ist and render
ed to the State Banking Department,
the First State Bank of Leesville shows
total resources Of $l,312,522.85
The total amount Of deposits on hand
on this date were $335 ,346,8l, which
is mighty good showing. Thirty
three hundred accounts are kept by
the people of this parish in this bank,
showing the confidence of the people
and the successful enterprise and grow
ing prosperity of the Parish.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-03-03

EDITORIALS-Job Hartman has
the discernment and phophesy con-
achieved nationwide reputation for
tanned in his editorial comments.
Many of his far-seeing world-war
prophesies have come to realization,
only too true.
%REVIEWS OF CURRENT THOT"
by I. F. Cuno is always new and
interesting. His remarks come from
a long and wide experience, and
are impartial
ESPERANTO-On this page, M. L.
DeVne gathers news of importance
from over the world, concerning the
international language.
NATURAL THERAPEUTICS" is the
series of essays on health being
written by DR.. John DeQuer, of Chi
cago. In this essay. he gives rea-
sons and methods for exercising,
which will correct many ailments.
BANKERS ARE running THE MA
TONS" is another attack on the
financial pirates, by Lincoln Phifer
and should command wide COM
ment.
'ur subscription reads February Fl" or
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-03-03

Get Your Name on the List Today. $1.oO year.
.
LIano Publications Ess;si'Is Esai.i.s.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-03-03

we your and subscription reads February Il"
later earlier Magazine If January 2l sub
ripion has expired andy had better NOW
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-03-03

Miss CEemmie Marshall surprised her
relatives and friends one day last week
by arriving home very Unexpectedly.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-03-03
Colony News
The Feast for March.

Here is a list of contents of the March is
''AS A VETERAN VIEWS 1T" by I.
F. Cuno, is the continuation Of the
series Of articles describing his cx-
periences at the Elano Cooperative
Colony.
-'SWALLOWING AN ISLAND by R.
K. Williams, is the story of the gale
which washed away the Island of
Solomon in Alaska, as told by one
who was on the island at the time.
1t is told in Mr.. Williams vivid Ian
guage and grips the interest.
.'HOW TO UNDERSTAND THE
MENTAL TYPE" is the last Of the
series along this line by Walter Mill
sap, Jr., and if you want to learn
what to expect from person of
certain type, Millsap's series will
come mighty near telling you.
'REVoLUTIoN OR EVOLUTION:
WEIICH?" In this page Carl Glee-
ser points to the danger of revolu-
ton, if the natural evolution from
economic competition to co-opera-
ton is impeded. The change must
come, and the time to begin training
for it is the Immediate present.
The New York herald., 1921-08-19

Special Gable to TIE NEW YORK HERALD
Copyright, 1921. bv THE New YoRK HERALD
New York Herald Bureau,
Paris, Aug. 18.
Another trunk murder has been re-
vealed in Paris. The slayer of Leon
Boisslere. a concierge, near the St
Lazare railroad station, was arrested
last night just as he was taking n blood
stained trunk from the storage room
with the assistance OF two chauffeurs
They had promised to- aid him In throw
ing the trunk into the Seine. believing
II contained only shipment Of meat
that had been spoiled in transit
Although at first the culprit insisted
that he was acting for an unknown third
person, he admitted to-day that he was
an ex-soldier named Felix, a nephew OF
the victim, whom he had slain I'm a
quarrel after the uncle's refusal to lend
him money until he could find work
Felix ransacked the house. finding 5000
francs. which he spent with women ac-
quaintanccs In a night of revelry after
the body placed In the trunk had been
checked at the station.
Felix signed n full confession and has
been assigned to the same cell at Central
Prison which seven months ago harbored
Hera Mirtel. the authoress. accused of
killing her husband, NJ. Bessarabo. and
despatchng his dismembered body to
Nancy In a trunk.
The New York herald., 1921-08-19
PLAN CUP CONTEST
FOR MILE. LENGLEN
Tennis Association Officials
Favor Series Between French
Star and Mrs. Mallory.
BOTH ANXIOUS TO BATTLE
Several Offers Made for Pro-
posed Match, but Forest
Hills Is First Choice.

They are likely to meet again soon
Suzanne and Molla.
Appreciating the intense interest
aroused in tennis circles by the match
between the American and European
women champions last Tuesday, and
mindful of the unsatisfactory termina-
tion of that contest, officials of the
United States Lawn Tennis Associa-
tion discussed informally at Forest
Hills yesterday the advisability of ar
of two OUT of three matches. between
Mile. Suzanne Lenglen of France and
her conqueror. Mrs. Molla Bjurstedt
Mallory. A. r. de Joannis, repre-
sentative of the French Tennis Fed
Grafton, joined the conference and at
the end the majority not only ap-
peared to be in favor of the idea, but
suggested that a perpetual trophy be
offered for the women's worlds tennis
championship, to be contested for an
nually.
There will hc no official announce
ment for another day or two. but IL
will be no surprise II Mile Lenglen and
Mrs. Mallory take the court again at
Forest Hills during the Davis cup chal-
lenge round. which Is to be decided there
on September 9, 3 and ). Mademoiseiie
already has declared that she is anxious
70 atone for her poor showing last Tues
day. Mrs. Mallory is just as anxious LOT
a decisive victory in completed matcn.
and nothing seems TO stand in the way
of a meeting between the two women.
II Is considered probable that the new
troohy suggested will take the place OF
the cup offered by Mrs George W.
Wightman of Boston, two years ago. TOT
women's international team matches.
News OF the suggested return ratch
between the two tennis champions trav-
elled fast yesterday. and at late hour
word was received from officials OF the
Germantown Cricket Club. where the
mems national title tournament Is to be
match on September T. Boston, too. ap-
pears to be anxious to conduct the cen
test. Mile. Lenglen is to appear there
next week in the national mixed doubles
championship. with William NJ. Johnston
a her partner, and the Longwood Cricl-
ct Club would be perfectly willing TO
arrange the proposed match. The
chances are. however, that preference
will be given to Forest Hills. II a series
of two out of three contests Is agreed
upon. both Philadelphia and Boston may
be accommodated.