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The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1922-05-10
WEATHER
ALLEGED FRAUDS
UNDER INQUIRY

Washington, May 9.-In a detailed
statement concerning the prosecution
of war fraud cases, prepared at the
request of the president and trans.
mitted today to the house, Attorney
General Daugherty declared that ex-
aminations so far completed disclosed
in each instance sufficient indication
that a crime has been committed to
warrant submitting them to a grand
jury"
Presented on the eve of a Republi-
can caucus, called to consider a legis-
lative program including a RepubIi-
can resolution for investigation of
charges of alleged laxity in prosecu-
tion by the department of justice.
the attorney generals letter provoked
partisan row in which Representa-
tive Garrett, the Democratic leader,
broadly intimated that it was intend
ed to smother the proposed investga-
ton.
Representative Mondel, the Repub-
lican leader to whom Mr. Daugherty's
letter was sent by the president, did
not indicate in reply to a question
on the floor as to whether it meant
the resolution already given privi-
legged status by the rules committee
never would be heard from again.
Taking issue with the attorney gen.
eral, Representative Woodruff (Re-
publican) of Michigan declared the
former was requested six months ago
to appeal to congress for $50O,OOO
to clear up his war time docket,
and that he never acted until Re-
publicans had assailed the depart
ment in the house. Mr.. Woodruff re-
iterated that unless the attorney gen
| eral allowed the court to decide the
pending case against the Lincoln Mo-
tor company ION its merits, l will
move his Impeachment in the house
of representatives"
The Michigan representative as
serted that Republican congress
could mot face the country in an
election unless it clears up war fraud
cases which smell to high heaven"
Charging that "little or nothing"
| had been done by the former admin
istration to bring war robberies to
light. Mr.. Daugherty wrote the pres
ident the country would soon have
Ireasons to know that influential per-
sonages in the government who had
| knowledge of these transactions and
were in position to make disclos-
ures, were personally interested in
concealing them" The department,
he said, was handling upward of 200
war contract cases and if recoveries
| were obtained in all, the total would
reach SlOO,OOO,0O0.
1t was a terrible thing, the attorney
| general said, to charge citizen with
robbing his own government and for
that reason, he said, he insisted upon
a painstaking investigation of all
cases involving charges of criminal
| ity. Ii was regrettable, too, he de
clared, that public attention should
| have been SO strongly focused on
these cases on the eve of their prose
| cution."
| Given special fund of 100000
and with the passage of pending bills
for % additional judges and an ad-
ditional grand jury in the District Of
Columbia, Mir. Daugherty said the
| work Of clearing the dockctS would he
accelerated
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1922-05-10
SENATOR ATTACKS
FORD PROPOSAL

Washington, May 9.-Henry Ford's
proposed contract for development OF
the government properties at Muscle
Shoals, Ala, was attacked today by
Chairman Norris of the senate agri-
culture committee, who said it was q
"cinch' and an "unconscionable con-
tract" adding that it could be taken
to Wall street, if accepted by con-
gress, and an advance Of 1000 per
cent would be made it as valuable
contract and concession.
The Nebraska senator's criticism
was the outstanding feature of the
committees investigation of the pri
vate proposals for Muscle Shoals
pending for acceptance before con
gress and was made during the af
tcrnoon examination of Gray Silver
Amc lean Farm Bureau Federation
Mr.. Silver urged acceptance of the
Ford offer on the ground that it
would reduce the cost of fertilizer
for the farmers and aid agriculture
generally.
At the morning session, DR.. Will
liam Mcclellan of New York, presi-
dent of the American Institute OF
Electric Engineers, submitted two
definite recommendations regarding
the future treatment of the Muscle
Shoals projects.
Congressional action to protect the
existing construction and equipment
of Muscle Shoals from deterioration
was urged, and the organization OF
an engineering board to review anc
recommend to the committee a gen
eral plan of procedure to be followed
in connection with Muscle Shoals was
suggested.
DR.. Mcclellan declared that the
engineers and business men who hac
made study of Muscle Shoals tC
date "have done so for some reason
of their own, and not from the stand
point of the government"
He estimated that complete sur.
vey could be made within six months
when Senator Hefiin of Alabama OBJ
jected to delay by congress in acting
upon the proposals now under consid
GRAFTON. The Alabama member flat
ly declared himself in favor of i'm
mediately accepting Henry Ford's
offer. -.
Chairman Norris and other sena
tors seemed inclined to favor the sug
gestion of DR.. Mcclellan.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1922-05-10
On Furlough

Geo. D. McAbee, who is one of Un-
Gle Sans soldiers, and stationed at
Camp Eustis, Va, is on furlough
which he is spending with friends and
relatives in Union. Mr.. McAbee was
one of the soldiers making the march
from Camp Jackson to Camp Eustis,
leaving Camp Jackson in September,
1920, arriving 40 days later in Camp
Eustis. He says Camp Eustis is sur
rounded by fine country, and he is
well pleased with it. He will be here
until May %.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1922-05-10
Anniversary of Capture
Of jefferson Davis

Spencer, Ohio, May 1O.-Fifty=sev-
en- years ago today jefferson Davis,
President of the Confederacy, was
taken prisoner by the Fourth Mchi-
gan cavalry near Irwinsville. Ga. To-
day Thomas Miles Hunter, aged 70, a
veteran of the Seventy three cavalry
engagements sat on the front porch
near here and recounted "reminiscences
of that tragic period. lie claims
he is one of two survivors of the
Fourth Michigan cavalry and was
present at the capture.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1922-05-10
INCOME TAX ACT
TO HIGH COURT

Chief Justice Eugene b. Gary yes
terday issued an order directing the
tax commission to show cause on May
10 why permanent injunction should
not be issuel against the commission
from enforcing the provisions of the
income tax act on the Santee mills,
the Pacific mills, the Winnsboro mills
and the Union Buffalo mills.
The order was issued by the chief
justice following petition present
ed by attorneys for the cotton mills.
asking for restraining order
against the commission to prevent
the enforcemnt of the income tax act
on the mills named. The petition
of the plaintiff alleges that the South
Carolina income tax act is null and
void in that it contravenes the consti-
tuition of the state and the United
States.
While the order signed by Justice
Gary only affects the mills represent
ed in the petition, it is believed the
iconstitutionality of the income tax
act as it affects all individuals, COR
porations and firms will be decided
by the court after the rtuln to the
sule to show cause next Monday, May
15, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon.
The petition of the plaintiffs al
lege that the Pacific mill is cor
poration under the laws OF Massa-
chusetts and is licensed to do bust
ness under the laws of Sou,h Caro-
lima. The petitioners further claim
that they have no method OF ascer-
tanning what profit is made by the
mills in South Carolina, because much
of the finishing work on the goods
manufactured here is done in Mas
sachusetts, such as bleach ne, dyeing,
etc. The further claim is made that
goods are sold in Boston to custom
ers in other states and that this is
interstate commerce.
In regard to the Union Buffalo
mills it is claimed that these plants
are Incorporated under the laws Of
New York and that the Winnsboro
mills are under the laws Of Massa-
chusetts.
The order of Chief Justic Gary is
las follows:
Santee mills a. corporation OF
SPnth Carolina; Pacific mills, a cor
kion of the states ! Of New York;
IWfmsbor0 mfiis, a corporations Of tht
state of Massachusetts,, plaintiffs, VS.
w. G. Query, chairman, ]. P. Der
ham and j. Frazer Lyon, constituting
the South Carolina tax commission
and the South Carolina tax commits
sion, defendants.
'The verified complaint having
been served in this court praying
among other things that the defend.
ants be restrained from further en-.
| forcing an act entitled 'An act tc
raise revenue for the support of tn.
state government by the levy and col
lection of tax upon income,' ap
proved March 13, 1922, insofar as
said act affects the plaintiffs.
1T is ordered that defendants b.
restrained and enjoined from enforc
ing the said act so far as said act
affects the plaintiffs herein until the
further order of this court; and that
defendants do show cause in this
court on May Is, 1922, at o'clock
why the prayer of the complaint fol
a permanent injunction should not
issue; and that copy of the com
plant as filed and copy of this or
der be forthwith served OIL the de
PENDANTS. Eugene b. Gary,
| Chief Justice"
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1922-05-10
North Carolinian
Attempts Suicide

New York, May 10.-D. A. Bats
of Wilson, N. c., attempted suicide at
Hotel McAlpin by stabbing himself
three times in the neck with a pen
knife. He was removed to the hospi,
tai in serious condition. A note was
addressed to his friends, whose names
were not announced. but request
that telegram be sent to Sheriff Will
son apprising him of the act.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1922-05-10
Meeting Young Mems
Business League

The Young Mems Business League
will meet tomorrow Thursday night
at 8 o'clock. E. B. Smith will address
the meeting. A full attendance is de-
sired.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1922-05-10
Regrets Mentioning
Name of Wilson

Cape Girardeau, Missouri, May 10.
Senator James A. Reed, a candidate
for reelection, in his campaign ad-
dress, declared he regretted mention
ing the name of former President Will
son, but had profound sympathy for
him in his illness.
"There has been much misunder-
standing about my differences with
Mr.. Wilson," so Mr.. Reed declared
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1922-05-10
Card of Thanks

desire to thank the voters of ward
one for the support given me in yes
terday's city primary, and l pledge
myself to use my best endeavor to
make you good alderman. 1 will
strive to build up everything that
tends to better and bigger Union.
, Ben l.. Berry.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1922-05-10
Barbecue-Picnic

There will be barbecue-picnic at
the Littlejohn school house near Flat
Rock church Friday at IL o'clock. You
are invited to come and bring a we'll
filled basket.
There will also be play and mock
wedding given in the school house
Friday night at 8 O'Clock.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1922-05-10
Peace Committee Fails

London, May 10.-The peace COM
mittee of the Dali Eireann failed to
reach basis for the unity of the fac
tions of Ireland, according to the Cen
trail News Dublin dispatch.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1922-05-10
Says Better Days are Here

Birmingham, May 10.-Merchants
are urged to put on steam and pre-
pare to handle business of tomorrow
by Gov. Harding of the Federal Re-
serve Board, speawers before the
Southern Wholesale Dry Goods Asso-
citation. Many indications of improv-
ed conditions, both here and abroad,
are apparent, he added
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1922-05-10
Food Distributed to Sufferer.

Natchez, Miss, May 10.-The distri-
button of food to all the relief camps
in the flooded area is under way. 1t
is estimated that $4,000 acres are
flooded by the Weecama crevasse in
Louisiana and must be provided for.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1922-05-10
Poultry Specialist Here

Miss Atkinson, poultry specialist of
Winthrop college will be in Union Fri
day at IL o'clock to address a meet
ing at the chamber of commerce,
which has already been announced.
The plan is to create interest in
poultry club and get pure bred stock
in the county.
You are invited.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1922-05-10
COLLEGE STIDld
SHOT TOM

Saltwater, Okla, May -
ham Cobb, %, Of Birmini bams - !,
student at the Oklahoma a. alId N.
college here, was shot and killed I,,st
outside the campus todat by jsarl
Gordon, %, another student. While
cscorting the latter homf at the
point of revolver to demand an
apology to him pretty you5 b wife for
an alleged insult offered ~ Gordon.
Gordon is held in Jail pen1inS Al, In
vestigation, but tonight 10 charges
had been filed against hin
Bertei Sue Cobb, 16 year old wife
of Cobb, declared tonighe that sew
eral nights ago Gordon net her on
the street and insulted he& She had
told her husband, she said
Recently, she said, Gordon followed
her into motion picture house and
seated himself beside her She i'm
mediately left, she said.
The story of the killing was told
tonight by Alvin Cannon, Is lend of
both men.
Cannon said he came E7ksof the
chapel at noon and met bb and
Gordon talking.
Gordon asked Cannon t63 10 his
room, according to Cannbn Cobb
walked with them. AS thy left the
campus, according to Cal b, Cobb
said to Gordon: {ES
care you going down fhefe with
me?"
"No, don't think 1 al Gordon
replied, Cannon said. H
Cobb drew revolver, OSn said,
and remarked, 81 guess p
Gordon then said: 'P your
gun, I'll go along"
Cannon declared he said 4:
"Well, that lets me out a Els to
be gun play" and turned walked
away. ..S4&a
Cobb and Gordon walkq on about
200 feet and Cannon said turned
just in time to see Gordons Cobb
Cobb fell over a hedge jHS scor-
ner of a yard and Gordd two
more shots, Cannon STD Cobb
died instantly. IS
Witnesses reported that tep'
ped out in front Of Cord bel
fore the shooting began. f. $ $
All three Of Gorden.s } IDOL
effect The palma q Rptf
pierced iffdicating, II was Ss7ds eIsa'
Cobb threw up his bands to protect
himself.
Mrs. Cobb said she thought hel
husband, World war veteran, hat
been gassed in France. She declared
that he was not unduly jealous.
Gordon did not make a detailed
statement. "Cobb was after me-" hi
said. Cobbs home is at Birmingham
Ala. He is survived by his mother
Mrs. d. Cobb, two sisters and twt
brothers. Gordon's home is al
Mior,; NIlo
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1922-05-10
Two Policemen Killed

Chicago, May 1O.-Two policemen
were shot and killed, another wound
ed and two buildings bombed in the
disorders the police attributed to labor
warfare. The shootings were followed
by a running pistol fight and the slay-
ers escaping.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1922-05-10
Labor Leaders Arrested

Chicago, May 10.-Pol!ce raided the
building of the Trades Labor head
quarters and arrested three Of the big
gest labor leaders, Big Tim Murphy,
Fred Nader and Cornelius Shea, in
connection with the bombings and
shooting resulting in the death of two
policemen and serious injury to third
early today.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1922-05-10
SKETCH OF OUR
MAYOR-ELECT

Mr.. 0. E. Smith was on yesterday
elected mayor of the city of Union
On two former occasions he ran for
the office, each time meeting defeat
But his defeat was taken gracefully
end his determination to win has been
rewarded, fine illustration of pluck
and perseverance.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1922-05-10

discovered the signs of blood when the
county officers returned from Kirk
land avenue with the news that Mr.
Annette had been murdered.-The
State.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1922-05-10

Mrs. De Mussy Minnie Maude Will
scn) of New York Is the guest of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. e. M. Wilson,
en- East Main street.
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to the Allied memorandum was hand
ed the Allied conferees this morning
The reply, says the Central News, re-
quests the exact discount that would
be made if the war debts were ac-
knowledged. On the whole, it is eva
sive.
Genoa, May 1O.-In the statement
handed the Associated Press before
anything definite is known regarding
the Russian reply the French delega-
ton announced that Frances attitude
on the foreign property issue as re-
&arded Russia would probably remain
firm whatever attitude Gelgium might
eventually adopt.
Genoa, May 9 (By the Associated
Press).-Genoa passed an uneasy day
specializing on the effect the Russian
reply to the allied memorandum
would have on the future conference.
The Russians were busily engaged to-
night in completing their reply which
it is expected will be presented to-
morrow.
M. Chicherin was in Genoa for
only short time; then he and the
principal Russian delegates gathered
and began putting the finishing
touches on the reply which it is be-
lieved will be highly conciliatorp and
will open the way for a continuation
of the negotiations.
The differences between Premier
Lloyd George and M. Barthou have
apparently been softened somewhat
and there are many indications that
the Belgians are less irreconciliable
in their attitude and may be persuad-
ed to approve the memorandum or
condition it be made clear that Bel.
gian property in Russia must be re.
stored to former owners if possible
and can not in any case be trans.
ferred to others.
Mr.. Lloyd George passed almost the
entire day in conference with Sil
Laming Worthington Evans, ST,
Philip Lloyd Greame and other ad,
visers. The row between the prime
minister and the Northcliff press
over statements published in Londor
have simmered down and the con.
ference atmosphere is more pacific.
The sexnaan and p,apy neutral dele,
gates Joined In the negotiations witt
Signor Schanzer, the Italian delegate
to have the Russian temper their re
sponse in such a way as to avoic
disruption of the Genoa gathering
which seems less likely today than q
hours earlier. There is less elec
tricity in the air and general feel
ing of confidence that the Russian:
will modify their response so as tt
make it impossible for the French
and Belgians to bolt without further
negotiations.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1922-05-10
Increase in Coal Production

Washington, May 10.-A marked
increase in bituminous coal produc-
tion during the present week is the
forecast of government agencies.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1922-05-10
Name of Concern
To be Changed

st. Louis, May 10.-A proposal to
change the name of the Southern
Wholesale Grocers Association to the
American Wholesale Grocers Associa-
tion was discussed at the convention
of the former organization here.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1922-05-10

w. H. Wilburn returned to his
home at Cross Keys this week, after
fortnight at Wallace Thomson hos
pital, for an operation for appendi-
citis.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1922-05-10
New Candidate

I hereby announce myself candi-
date for election to the State Senate
and pledge myself to abide the result
of the Democratic primary election.
]. T. Jeter.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1922-05-10
Mother and Children
Found Dead i'm Home

Atlantic City, May 1O.-Mrs. w. S.
Buzby and her three children were
found dead from asphyxiation at her
home in Ventnor City.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1922-05-10

p. C. Whisenant and v. L. Fowler
were chosen delegates to attend the
grand lodge meeting X. of p. in
Spartanburg the latter part of May.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1922-05-10

IF the sea dried up there would be
left five million square miles of salt
cne mile thick.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1922-05-10

Mr.. and Mrs. II. A. Oliphant have
moved into their new home, recently
completed.-Chester News.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1922-05-10
RUSSIA PRESENTS
REPLY TO ALLIES

Genoa, May 10.-The Russian reply
to the Allied memorandum was hand
ed the Allied conferees this morning
The reply, says the Central News, re-
quests the exact discount that would
be made if the war debts were ac-
knowledged. On the whole, it is eva
sive.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-04-25
Polk County Court
Circuit Court.

L
U. G. Berry vs. William c., Ben
jamin r., and Ralph Haley. Judg-
ment of voluntary non-suit order
ed.
Abraham A. Friesen VS.. Helen
Friesen. Action ror divorce. The
couple were married April IA,
1911, at Saskatoon, Sask., Canada.
Plaintiff requests court to fix sum
for support of two minor children.
Gladis Miller VS.. Charles Miller.
Action for divorce. The couple
were married July 10, 1918, at
Enterprise, Oregon. Plaintiff asks
the maiden name Of Gladis Nc
Auley be restored.
William A. Hines VS.. Jesse A.
Barham, ct al. A default judg-
ment degree given in favor of the
plaintiff.
Lenora Hoag VS.. Frank and May
Lane and s. A. and Mary e. Davis.
Order made confirming sale.
Marriage License.
Orrin B. Lyday Of independence,
Oregon, and Naomi Allen of Polk
county.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-04-25
Halls Ferry

Halls Ferry, April rs. Mr.. and
Mrs. Mather attended the music
week events at the First Method
ist church of Salem Friday eve
ming.
The excellent weather we have
been having has given the farm
ers fine opportunity to get in
their delayed crops and all are
taking advantage OF 1t.
A. III. Barks has been setting
out black raspberries this ast
week. AS these are OF excellent
quality, a large crop is predicted.
Joe BressIer moved the Jessie
Smith family by launch down the
river to his island below Livesley
the fore part OF this week.
Rev. ]. w. Morrow spent Sum
day at the w. A. Shelton home.
Quite a few from Halls Ferry
attended the dedication services
at Livesley church Sunday. They
bring back fine report OF the
excellent speeches given.
All are cordially invited to at
tend the monthly business meet
Ing and social Of the Epworth
League at the home OF Miss Laura
Schwab, Friday evening. April 2S.
Mrs. G, l.. Bowman has been
confined to her home with anoth-
er attack OF rheumatism.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-04-25
Assessor Improves.

Dallas, Or, April 25.--The Off
ces of Fred ]. Holman, county as
sessor, will shortly be clothed in a
new dress OF furniture. The work
In the office has been handicapped
to great extent by the lack Of
desk room for the handling of the
large assessment books. A long
table built against the side of the
room is being built for this pur-
pose. This desk will contain a
cupboard underneath with sliding
doors and conveniently arranged
shelves and compartments. A high
standing bookkeeping desk is be-
Ing built The new furniture is
being built in its entirity by the
Dallas planning mill,
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-04-25
S70,35O is SPENT ON
BUILDING THIS MONTH


When the office Of the city re-
corder closed in Salem Saturday
night, Salem had, during the 22
days of April, spent $78,350 ON
new buildings, according to fig
ures compiled this afternoon by
Mark Poulsen, deputy city recor-
der.
Last year at this time but $67,-
500 had been spent. Thirty two
permits were issued this month
as compared with 20 during the
same period last year.
Three permits, calling for an
expenditure of $500, were is
sued by Mr.. Paulsen today. They
were given to S. P. Hale, G. E.
Fox and DR.. r.. Cartwright.