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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-12

Cincinnati. Ohio. Aug. 9 (By the
Associated Press General chair
men on the Chesapeake & Ohio and
Norfolk IL Western railroads where
a strike OF rail clerks is in pro-
greSs have been ordered to so to
Washington TO appear before the
heads Of the Is rail unions who
are to meet there Friday TO dis
ctISs the general strike situation
it Was announced here today at
the headquarters OF the Brother
hood of Railway and Steamship
Clerks. Freight Handlers. Station
and Express Employees.
In making the announcement
brotherhood officials pointed out
that rail union chiefs are desirous
of obtaining first hand information
as TO the strike situation on the
d Ohio and Norfolk &
Western, which are the principal
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-12

Chicago. Aug. S.-Acting On
President Harding's new suggestion
for ending the rail strike the
United States railway labor board
today stood read promptly and
readily to consider the seniority
question. the sole remaining bar
rier to peace on the railroads. A
majority resolution was adopted
tonight asserting the boards Will
linsness to reopen hearings.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-12

Cleveland. Aug. S.-Warren H.
Stone. president of the Brother
hood of Locomotive Engineers. to-
day teiegraphed sixteen chiefs os
the railroad brotherhood asking
them to attend a conference in
Washington Friday to consider the
railroad situation. throughout the
country and endeavor to avert the
impending calamity OF a collapse
in transportation.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-12

London. Aug. s tBy the Associ-
ated Press)-Drastic measures Of
financial control in Germany, are
provided for in Premier Poincare's
draft Of the conditions under which
France is willing that the reicns-
bank shall have moratorium to
the end of the present year.
The conditions by the financial
committee of the allied conference
TO-DAY are expected to include ex-
ploitation of the German customs.
mines. railroads and forests, con-
troll of the reichsbank and the Ger
man bank note press and supervi-
sion of foreign currencies as we'll as
exports and imports. All these
would be under the active control
of international committees sitting
in Berlin.
German industries would have TO
surrender to the allies &c per cent
and IN some cases more. of their
capital. while as a major measure
to enforce compliance. the occu-
patton and appropriation of the
Ruhr coal field would be kept in
reserve.
An indication of the attitude the
British may take toward these pro-
posals is given by the Daily Tele-
graphs diplomatic correspondent,
who says British diplomat re-
marked that it woulo require the
"entisosnement of Jove in Berlin to
insure their execution"
The financial committee is head
cd by Sir Robert Horne. British
chancellor Of the eXcheauer.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-12

since.the Indians struck oil Le.
the poor indian, lives high.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-12

OF ENTENTE
INEVITABLE
Irreconcilable Differ
ences Between the
French and British
Premiers Are Lead
ing to Break

ION IIldC q rupture III lHc SAtSAIS
was probable if not inevitable, ac-
cording to some Of the French
newspaper correspondents attend
ing the allied conference in Lon
don. one Of whom is 'sPertinax, :"
political editor of the Echo de
Paris.
The. British premier added that
this was regrettable, both from the
English and French viewpoints,
but that Premier Poincare's atti-
tude left no option.
The correspondents say that Sir
Edward NJ. Grigg, Mr.. Lloyd
Georges private secretary, sum-
moned the British. newspaper men
to the prime minister's official res
idence in Downing street and
made statment to> this effect.
London. Aug. s (By the Associat-
ed Press) The proposal made by
Premier Poincare of France for
control of Gernlany's finances, in
return for moratorium for Ger
many. seems not to have found fa-
vor with the British and Italian fl
nancial experts, mainly because
they foresee that the plan would
involve the allies in embarrassing
political entanglements, which
would not be justified by what
might be gained financially.
This developed today during the
discussion of the Poincare plan by
the financial experts when there
were several animated tits. There
was no meeting today Of the con-
ference proper, the time having
been entirely devoted to consid-
Grafton of the French proposal by
the committee of experts. They
did not have time to conclude their
deliberations, and will reassemb!e
tomorrow morning, when they
hope to be able to draft their re-
port for submission to the CEN
ference in the afternoon. The com
1nittee's task is merely to study the
proposal with regard to its apIli-
cability and its probable yield.
without passing judgment on it.
Among the new points examined
today were the possibility Of eststb-
fishing customs barriers on the cas-
tern boundary Of German occupied
territory-whether it would be
practicable to tax everything en-
tering or leaving the Ruhr region:
the question of seizure Of state
owned mines, forests and domains
on the left bank of the Rhine and
also whether the 26 per cent. of
customs duties provided for in the
agreement of May, 1921, which
now goes to the allied treasures,
could. instead, be paid to the repa-
rations commission. thus forming
part Of the reparation fund.
In today's discussion the Bel
gians strongly supported the
French viewpoint. in opposition to
the British, while the Italians lean
ed toward the British position.
which appears to be that it may
easily be possible to resort to
measures of such stringency as to
defeat the object in view, while
running the risk of ultimately dis
organizing Germans economic life
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-03
FORESTRY AND RURAL ORGANIZATION

people for recreation and health. Of these resources the forest will be one of the iraportant factors in re-establishinS local industries that will aid the farmer and will contribute to a more prosperous community life.
 The restoration of productive forests
 of good quality and the building up of
 an industrial organization to utilize the
 products require 3 much larger program
 of public forestry than has yet been un-
 dertaken by the state. Not only is 1t
 necessary to give greater support to the splendid work now being done by the state forest officers, but there should he policy of establishing public for>
 which. in my opinion, should ultimately aggregate Snot less than 250,0o0 acres, No. single factor would contribute so much to bringing about good practice of forestry on the private lands of the l state as the existence of chain of state forests distributed in different parts of the state and efficiently administer. Each 1 of these state forests would serve as a demonstration of forestry practice and as
 a center of cooperation both for bet l ter practice of forestry on the nearby private lands and for cooperation 1T marketing the products. Pennsylyanis I has set up an objective of acquiring no
 less than five million acres of public forests. Certainly Connecticut with it great wealth and it's vital interest il l forestry can afford within the next B 1 or 40 years to acquire quarter of ; million acres We have in Connection a strong public sentiment in favor o 1 forestry. I believe that the people ar ready to support a public policy whicl l will make our forests of real service il building up the state.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-03
REDUCING THE ARMY.

The upper house of congress has taken a long time. to get down to business on the army appropriation bill but 1t took but short time to dispose of the com mittee recommendation once the chance was given
 By standing for an army of fS3,0oo enlisted men and s1250o officers the sen ate doesn't give all the war department asked but it provides 1S,O0o enlisted men and about 1l5oo officers more than the house bill. This comes in response to the demand that the country be not deprived of what Is considered, to be 2 necessary force if its army is going .tc render such service as is expected ot it and amount to anything in time ot peace.
 The bill will now go to conference o coursel for the purpose of reaching al agreement upon the conflicting features Inasmuch asssthe ssenate-has taken compromise position between what wa asked by the department experts ant the figure set by the house 1t Is to b. ] expected that the senate quota will pre- vail. There is a demand for econom,
 in the conduct of the departments bu
 it is possible to carry 1t to a poln ] which eridangers the national defense Cutting the army to a safe figure. Is t
 be expected, but wisdom directs that 1
 be not cut to a point that would mak | it next, to valueless.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-03
DOING THE NATION A SERVICE

Pennsylvania university has made it's decision in regard to General Wood who has been chosen provost of the insti- tutlon and was to have taken up his duties as such in the fall, but who sought an extension of time that he might complete the work he has begun as governor general in the Philippines.
 As was to be expected the university has agreed. that he may continue his work among the FIlipinos for the re- mainde- of this year which will mean tho assumption of his provostship the first of January 1923. This is in accord with the wishes of General Wood. and fl will give much satisfactory to the ad- ministrstion at Washington, to the Philippines and the country in general
 IL Is impossible to look upon this de. cision other than service to the nation The expectations of the governor gen, eral had been that he could carry ou his programme In the islands in time tt take. up his college duties in September Inasmuch as the task cannot be com pleted by that time and he Is unwillint to leave an unfinished job 1t Is a gra cious act on the part of the university fl yielding to the situation. At the sam, time 1t is no small honor to Genera Wood that he should be wanted in tw such responsible positions at the sam time.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-03
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
plarespect te our FlaE


 MT. Editor: Never before have known of such disrespect shown to oui .country's flag as was manifested on Me. rnorial day. It was indeed very easy matter to count the number of barred heads as the national, colors passed by. Those who did lift their hats were mostly older men and school children the young men seemed to pay but little attention, and I know that quarter part of these were ex-seraice boys from our late world war. sr You may wonder why could take such particular notice. It is this:- am one of the Daughters of Veterans who were in the float in the parade and had every opportunity for observance. We as daughters of Civil war veterans are proud of our notable heritage. We honor our country and flag and when ever the colors passed by we alwayf tsaluted them.
 | Then why can't our boys show. this same respect to the flag our fathers saved? The scouts never forget to. As we were coming down Broadway and reached the top of the hill lon, scout was walking up. As he nearet the colors, he faced about stood erect with hand to his brow until the color. had passed We wish to Americanize our foreir born children. Would t not be a goo,
 way for every one to help2 In just thi one way 1t would make a deep impres
 sion upon them.
 fl Let us all try, and by next Memoria
 day hope may see every mans ha
 raised, every woman stand at attentio as the colors pass by-
 A DAUGHTER OF A VETERAN. !, Norwich, June ?, 1921.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-03
Today's Anniversaries

1657-william Harvey. celebrated as the discoverer of the circulation of the blood. died in London. Born April 1, 157s.
 1SoS-J Jefferson Davis. president of the Confederate States of America, born in Christian county, Ky. Died in New Orleans, Dec 6, 1sss. ~.- 1S50-Conyention met at Lansing to frame a new state constitution for Michigan.
 1S62-Gen. Robert E. Lee became cam mander of the confederate army before Richmond. 1s66-The Fenians. defeated in their in- vasion of Canada, withdrew into the United States lS79-Baron Lionel de Rothschild, the first Jew who sat in the house oi commons. died in London. Berr there. Nov. z2, 1908. 1S9S-samuel Rlimsoll. politician and SO cial reformer, known the world over as 'the sailors friend" diet at Folkestone. England. Born Feb E 10. 1924.
 1s1s-supreme court of the. Unitet States declared the Federal Chit Labor law of 1916, forbldding tn interstate shipment of products o child labor, unconstitutional.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-03
IN THE PUBLIC EYE

Raymond B. Fosdick, who Is mention ed for the presidency. of the University of Chicago, enters upon his 10th year today. MT Fosdick is native of Buff falo and comes of a fine. civic-spirited family, several of whose members have won fame during the past decaN, He was graduated from Princeton in 1e05. studied law. and in 1908 entered the office of the corporation counsel of New york city to get an insight into the 1e- gal business of modern urban centers. His proven fitness for the work of su investigator led to his assignment to vis- 1t Europe and study methods of organi- zatiori of urban police boards. Tn 1s11 he was comptroller of the finance com nittee of the, Democratic National com mittee, During the war he, was chair. man of the commission on training camp activities of the war and navy depart- ments. After the. treaty of Versailles hs was appointed by President Wilson un. der secretary general of the Uague of na. ! tions.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-03
SUNDAY MORNING TALK
Not My Will.

Let a man come out of the fogs and the mists into the clear air of the up- per world, and he passes at once into a serene region of peace. He feels that the Highest has charge of his life and his fortunes. Consider the fowls of the air and the lilies of the field" has a new meaning to him. for he is trying to live, like them, a slife of trust and hope. He can rest as they rest in the .fatherly care which is over them. It is self will; the schemes and aims which our own hearts condemn, which spoil our trust in God. Try what blessed peace will enter into you, if you can say from the heart, Father, not my will, but thine, be done.'' And why? On what does the peace rest? Your heav- enly Father knoweth you have need of all these things" He knows hunger, thirst, weariness, and heartaches. He knows the tension of the heart flores which cling to. the beings whom you
 most tender1y love He Knows your need of all of these, and will not mock the cry of the hunger of your hearts
 He feeds the birds and clothes the lii- ies. What rare beauty, what lavish bounty? And shall He not much more
 feed and clothe you, O ye of little faith l on the altar of whose salvation He has laid the life-blood of His only begctte1
 and welI+beloved. Son
 One of the sweet old chapters, I The love that blossoms through
 His care of the birds and lilies
 Out in the meadow dew.
 His evening lies soft around them, I Their faith is only to be:
 | Oh! hushed by the tender lesson, l My God, let me rest in Thee! l
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-03
DON'T NECLEcr VOTE ON CHAR
 TER

Don't neglect to vote upon the char ter at the city election next Monday.
 It is an important question none that should have the attention of every voter -+and one which 1t is believed merits the support of every man and woman who Is alert to the shortcomings of the present charter and the advantages which are to be ]. obtained under the new.
 Don't make the mistake, however, of thinking that you vote on the proposed charter by pulling the party lever. Such is not the case. The vote on the city ticket and the vote on the charter are entirely separate.
 l. Don't get the idea. that 1t Is a com piicated operation. for it is not. There IS no complication except of the imagin- afys kind
 The vote on the charter Is done al thes top. of the machine, by turning ur the pointer, or the buttons under yes or no, according to the conviction of the voter. No lever has to besthrown to re 1 lease the pointer in voting on the char ters It is impossible to vote for both yes l and no. When the pointer Is turned uI under yes or no leave it that way anG proceed to vote the city ticket as in any election.
 Voting the city ticket is done by pull ing the party lever which votes { straight party ticket, but the pointer over the candidates' names can 5, moved as desired for cutting purposes
 It is of course possible to vote on tn charter without voting for the. city of f1cfals ar ryie1 verRa 4F1Iy4 if is sfhe drif, of the voters to cast their vote on botl matters. There is a responsibility i connection with both which should no \ be shirked.
 Don't forget, however, that a vot ''yesT will give Norwich an up to date businesslike and t. economical charter greatly needed. for many years, an that a vote for the republican ticket xvi
 give us sound and do-something cit 7 administration.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-03
GO TO THE POLLS AND VOTE.

Voters of Norwich cannot overlook the fact that they are responsible for those placed in office to direct the af- fairs of the city.
 It may seem that the responsibility lies with those who go to the polls, and it does to certain degree. but that Is simply because those who stay at home have been negligent and by their failure to go to the polls placed their decision in the hands of others.
 Those who are insistent upon good and efficient government cannot afford to do that. Duty directs otherwise. Wherever there is a desire for the best possible municipal government it be- hooves all those who can get to the polls to do so and record their choice. There has been nominated @ city tick ct by the republicans which is worthy Of endorsement not only by the repub- licans. but by the independent voters or those of other parties who are solicftous for the best interests of the city. Ad- miration for the candidates and then re- mainfnr at home on election day is in consistent.
 The aim of every voter and taxpayer
 
 day and by their vote insist upon the continuance of the excellent example ei good government that the city has been experiencing for the past two years.
 Charles H. Ricloetts is a candidate for mayor to whom the entire city should be anxious to give It's support. His candi- dacy makes an appeal that cannot be disreEarded. If the hest is wanted 1T city government why not elect the besl io provide it7
 For aldermen Joseph C. Worth ,ant Edmund W. Perkins are well and ia vorably known in business and legal cir -les and they would serve with marked credit in the offices for which they ar nominated.
 For the council two of the candidate are now completing successful terms a city fathers and they deserve an, en dorsement of their good work by re-elec ton. Mrs. Arthur H. Bsthrop, Webste D. Copp and E.. LaRue Bltven for tn other three places are well known, aler and interested citizens whose ability t capabiy serve the city is unquestionet
 s. H. Reeves has proved himself [ be city treasurer who should be retain ed. while Messrs. Raynes and Christina for city sheriffs and c. A. Hagberg fo water commissioner are certain to loo well after the duties of those offices.
 It is no time for the display of apath! The voters should get out or be gotte put to vote. and that being done ther ought to be no question about the ou come on election day. Desired result cannot be obtained, however by stayin at home.
 Voters should bear in mind that u polls will be open from 5.So a. m. to 5 m-. standard time, which is of courl s.3o a. m. to p. m. daylight sayir time.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-03

benefts to be gained from the preven- tion of serious accidents during 9 seven day period, but what Is much more to be desired is to eliminate them altogether. There is a crying need for reduction f 1t can be impressed upon the minds of highway users and auto drivers that they can keep themselves out of acci- dents during any one week they cannot fail to recognize the more important fact that they can do so throughout , longer period
 The great majority of people are de sirous of avoiding accidents With ev erycne of g similar mind and working tt such an. end 2 different situation would exist:s ''No-AccidentT and safety week. are devoted to such purpose.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-03
'Today's Birthdays

King George V. of Great Britain, born at Asarlbbrough House, London, 57 years ago today
 pr. James Brown Scott. president of the American Institute of International Law, born in Bruce county, Ontario, 5s years ago today.
 Rt. Rev. Charles NJ Beclzwfth, Episco- pal bishop of Alabama, born in Prince George. county, Va. T years ago to- day.
 Raymond B. Fosdick, who is mention ed for the presidency of the University of Chicago, born at Buffalo, N. r., 3s years ago today.
 John c. Bassler, catcher of the De- troit American, League baseball team born at Mechanics Grove, Pa, 27 years ago today.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-03

January. At the death of Laura MT. Etedman said: T have kept my vigil of oyer haf century and, whatever may have been my shortcomfn9 and we none of us are worthy of our wives-I have been able to fulfill my boyish vows that the sole of my Lau- grounG.r
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-03
The Flowing Problem

T
 MT. Editor: In reference to the question asked by your Farmer reader relative to the width of strip of land to be plowed around the inside of a square acre of land to leave one-half acre unplowed in center, find that the width of the plowed strip. must be 3o,564e145 feet. If he cares to blow any more accurately than this. please advise and I will carry the problem out few more places
 have a back yard garden, which is one acre square with one corner of said acre, 1-4 acre square planted with pota- toes, and the remaining 3-4 acres divid. ed equally in four parts, each part plant. i ed respectively with beans, corn, onions and tomatoes. each of the four parts ex. actly alike in shape. Work that out. BACK YARD GARDENER. Norwich, June 2, 1922.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-03
No-AcnInENr WEEKs

Good results have been obtained ac- cording to the records kept from. the conduct of ''NO-accident week. in diff ferent cities. The aim has been and stin Is to get the minds of those who may bs involved in accidents to direct more thought to the part which they can play in preventing them.
 ''So-Accident week. must be regard- ,d as an edbaeataaRal- effort. Thexs ara
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-03

Work on a plan to make government departments more efficient have been un- derway for months, and yet when. some of the recommended changes are put in- Co effsct there are those who can see -cnly the spoiiznaT's axe. or 3 fight be tween depaEtment officials.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-03

Every republican and every conseien. tious voter should insist on getting te the polls Monday to uphold good govern ments. Vote for charter changes thai will permit still better city govern ment.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-03

If you are for the best city govern. ment obtainalble under present possibiii- ties but insist on the removal of serious handicaps- you should vote for the re- publican, ticket and for the new char fer
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-03

Each year the depleted ranks of the Boys in Blue become more and more noticeable, yet there arc sstill sturdy and valiant veterans who. bear lightly the years of service and labor.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-03

Canada. doesn't think this an oppor- tune time to negotiate a treaty with this country regarding the St. L.awreuce seaway. This is what might be called throwing cold water on the project.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-03

Bear in mind the importance of voting fayorahly upon the new charter next Monday. It means much to you, to your neignbor and the entire city.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-03

May wasn't bad, although a bit back ward. but there is always-a a general well come for June.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-03

\ Texas with ten .lynchings last month
 evidently doesn't intend to yield first place for lawlessness to any other state.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-03

Isn't 1t about time for Providence to have new dream about the Southern New England road being built. from that city to Palmer?