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New Britain herald., 1922-01-13
SHOOTING IN BF,LFAST.

Belfast. Jan. 13.--There was further ehooting in the streets of Belfast last night. one man was seriously wound- .G
New Britain herald., 1922-01-13

Thomas Of l2 John street last eve ming A delightful lunch was served and a pleasant evening was spent by 'all
New Britain herald., 1922-01-13

group of copper mines about April l. The mines affected are the Calumet and Hecla, Ahmeek, Allouez and Isle Royale.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-13
ULSTERITES STUBBORN
Refuse to Release Irish Prisoners, But Turn Them over to British Author tiles for Action.

London, Jan. 13.-(By Associated Press. 1.-The Irish political prisoners in the London jails-Brixton, Penton- vile and Wormwood Scrubbs-were released today under amnesty procla- nation issued by King George yes terday. Instructions were sent to the provincial jails for similar releases.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-13

NEW YORK CLEARING HOtSE REIohi' NH" t..as T42.40O, 900
 , r,N -.. 1T100,000
New Britain herald., 1922-01-13

Belfast, Jan. 13.-CBy Associated Press. 1.-The Ulster government, 1t is understood, will take no responsible ity for the release of the Sim Fein prisoners who might come under the amnesty proclamation affecting politi- cal offenders. They will, 1t is stated, be transferred tonight to southern Ireland, leaving it to the British gov ernment to liberate them if it desires.
 The strictest secrecy Is being ob- served with regard to the prisoners for fear of rioting.
New Britain herald., 1922-01-13
REOPEN MINES APRIL i.

Boston. Jan. 13.-The Calumet and Hecla Mining Co.,, announced today that it would open four of it's Lake
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-20
Threat of Arson
For Anders0nian
Retired Farmer Says Woman
Tried to Cash Forged Check
For 100000

Anderson. Dec. 5.-Announc-
ing that he had received threat
ening letter signed xxx" and
also another communication de-
nying that the Ku klux Klan had
anything to do with the first COM
munication, II. G.. Anderson, retir-
ed farmer and business man, said
today that an effort had been
made to pass a forged check on
his bank account for $1,000.
Mr.. Anderson intimated that q
woman OF this city with whom he
has had considerable business
dealings was under suspicion. The
woman is alleged to have present.
ed the check at the bank.
The first letter contained. he
said. demand that he forward
this woman $1,000 or "all your be-
longings will go up in smoke and
you, too
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-20
Refuse to Discuss
Harvey's Visit

Washington, Dec. 15.-State de-
partment officials toyday confirm
ed the London announcement
that Ambassador Harvey had been
called home .4for, consultation, but
declined to explain the specific
questions Secretary Hughes wants
TO discuss with him. In the abb
isence of an official explanation the
impression gained currency that he
is being called here in connection
with the German reparations sit
uation which are now threatening
break between England and
France.
The committee adjourned short
ly after the session opened when
Mr.. Keller failed to appear, in an
swer to the summons served on
him. Attorney John II. Ralston,
representing Keller sent a letter to
committee by John A. Eahey, the
Boston lawyer. asking a post
ponement until tomorrow. Chair
man yolstead said the letter failed
to give any excuse for Mr.. Keller's
non-appearance. Representative
Graham, Republican, ST Pennsyl-
vania, suggested that the commits
tee report to the house a recon-
mendation for contempt action
against Keller. Other members
suggested that the postponement
be granted. Mr.. Vahey told the
committee that Keller's appearance.
tomorrow would depend upon adj
vice given by counsel.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-20
Fair For Greenville
Association Will Not Liqui-
date as Suggested.

Greenville, S. c.. Dec. 1.-THE
Greenville County Fair Association
will not liquidate as proposed at a
recent meeting of its stockholders,
but will proceed to raise $4,000
additional capital stock and begin
arrangements for 1923 fair. it was
decided at q called meeting of
stockholders here today.
The associations books showed a
net profit of approximately $4,000
on two fairs held since its organi-
zation, but owing to scarcity of
immediate funds it was recently
proposed to liauidate the group. A
committee of forty citizens will be
appointed by the association Off
Gals within a few days 10 raise the
additional stock.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-20
GAMBLING
ON RAIN
Very Annoying to Greenwoed
Weather Observer

Greenwood, Dec. 14.-Gambllns
with Jupiter Pluvius has reached
such proportions in Greenwood
that NJ. NJ. Calhoun, government
weather reporter, is driven to dfs-
peration each rainy day by an IN
cessantly ringing telephone and by
countless inquiries as to the amount
of rainfall. Hundreds Of persons
are insuring their own businesses
or professions and that many more
are borrowing" businesses SIM
ply for the sake of insuring them
selves against rainfall. A strong
curb. brokerage business has
grown up in rain insurance poll
cies. Persons who insure against
rain for a certain day and become
discouraged over continued fair
weather find a ready market for
their advance policies on the curb
market.
So busy do the rain insurers
keep Mr.. Calhoun on rainy days
that he has little time to do any
thing but make trips to his rain
gauge. Hello, will you please tell
me whether it rained one-tenth Of
an inch between the hours Of 10
and 10 o'cloek?" is the stock query.
The hours selected frequently vary
but otherwise, the rain insurers all
choose one-tepth of an inch as the
minimum named in their polices.
One group of young "sports" few
days ago BORROWED" a local gar
age, insured it against rain, each
paying his share Of the premium.
When they won in the gamble with
Jupiter Pluvius, they prorated
their profits among the members
of the club. -
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-20
Seize Ford Machine
Occupants Escape But Whis-
key is Contiscated

Manning. Dec. ia Ford ma
chine, containing two quarts of
VII 8 X ey and occupied by three
people, was captured Sunday by
an officer near Manning. The
occupants made their escape. but
the Ford and whiskey are held by
the officers.
Tuesday morning. barn Of feed
stuffs and an automobile which was
under an adjoining shed, was COM
pletely destroyed by fire on the
farm of j. f. Tenant, few miles
from Manning. There was no in
surance on the property.
Clarendon county is considering
an appeal to the coming legisla-
ture to put a bridge across Santee
river. at Pinckney's Landing. This
construction would be a valuable
acquisition for Clarendon county, it
Is alleged.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-20
TO
WHlTE-WASH
DAUCHERTY'
Minnesotan Charac-
terizes It, is Comic
O p e r>a Perfor-
nance" and Refuses
to Assist

Washington, Dec. 14.-Repre-
sentative Keller, of Minnesota, re-
fused late today to participate fur
ther in the bearings before the
house judiciary committee on the
impeachment charges brought by
him against Attorney General
Daugherty. characterizing the
hearing as a comic opera per-
Torrance" he declared he would
be untrue to his responsibility as
a member of the house If he as
sisted further in "bare-faced at
tempt to whitewash Harry NJ.
Daugherty.'
Immediately after he announced
his withdrawal, the committee in
open session and without leaving
its place voted to go on with the
hearings; to subpoena Mr.. Keller
as a witness, put him under oath
and question him as to the basis
for his charge of high crimes and
misdemeanors against the Attorney
General. Later he was summoned
formally by the house surgeant-
alarms to appear before the com
mittee at 10:30 a. m. tomorroW:
This turn in the proceedings
came with dramatic suddenness
and was attended by a tumuit and
uproar. seldom witnessed in con
gressional committee room. After
absenting himself much of the day.
Mr.. Keller appeared with a type
written statement in his hand and
announced he desired to read it to
the committee. He was refused
the opportunity. but later made
public the statement. which dealt
in detail with his reasons for: re-
fusing to go on and embodies
demand that the committee fa-
vorably reported his resolution to
the house so that he might pre-
sent his evidence Ito an unbiasea
committee in the proper wa3.
Il reiterate now" the statement
said, that I am in possession OF
evidence ample to prove Harry NJ
Daugherty guilty of all the high
crimes and misdemeanors with
which 1 have charged him."
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-20

INVITES
GOVERNORS
Summoned to Confer
ence at White House
Luncheon

White Sulphur Springs, w. Va.
Dec. i5.-Governors of states now
in annual conference here received
a personal invitation from Presi-
dent Harding by long distance
telephone tonight to be his guests
at luncheon at the White House
Monday with the view. it is under
stood. of discussing among other
subjects prohibition. The message
was received by Governor Sproul
of Pennsylvania. who proceeded to
communicate the invitation to the
other governors and they at once
took the matter under consider
alton
Recently it was announced the
president intended to call con-
ference of the governors OF the
states some time next month to
discuss with them and admins
tration officials the prohibition
question and the invitation to-
night was understood to be
with the view of advancing the
date Of the meeting as most Of the
state executives were SO close at
hand.
1t is doubtful, however, if all the
governors here can accept the in
vitation because Of previous en-
gagements. Gov. John NJ. Par
ker Of Louisiana, who discussed
tte prohibition question. in a con-
ference address :, yesterday. and
urged that the White House con-
ference be held some time this
month, said he had to leave for
Louisiana at once. He expressed
pleasure, however, that the presi-
dent had seen fit TO extend the
invitation, reiterating that if the
conference were to be held in Jam
uary many Of the governors would
dnd it difficult to attend because of
the sessions Of their legislatures.
Late tonight it was understood
that the following governors ex-
pected to attend the Monday cons
ference:
Kilby of Alabama. Campbell OF
Arizona, Denny OF Delaware. I;a-
Wis of Idaho. McCray OF Indiana.
Allen of Kansas, Ritchie OF Mary
land. Preuse Of Minnesota, Hyde
[of Missouri, McKelvie OF Nebras-
ka, sproul of Pennsylvania and
Trinkle of Virginia = s.;s-'
In addition to Governor Parker,
it was said, Governor Morgan of
West Virginia could not attend.
Those whose attendance was
considered doubtful were: Hardee
of Florida, Cox Of Massachusetts,.
Morrison OF North Carolina and
O.cott Of Oregon.
Governor Preuse IS expected to
have luncheon with President
Harding at the White House to-
morrow and it was said he would
convey to the chief executive a
definite list of acceptances to his
invitation
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-20
PARKER
DENOUNCES
XII KLUX
Joined in Attack by
Oregon's Chief Ex-
ecutive, Also Hits
Prohibition

White Sulphur Springs, W. Va,
Dec. 14.-Prohibition and the Ku
Klux Klan were considered. prom
inently at the fourteenth annual
conference of Governors at ses-
sions today and tonight.
Governor John NJ. Parker, Of
Louisiana, declared prohibition was
a flat failure. and denounced the
Ku Klux Klan. He was joined in
his attack on the secret organiza-
ton by Governor e. ". Olcott, OF
Oregon, who referred to the khan
as ga national menace"
The Louisiana Governor said he
referred to the subject Of prohibis
ton because Of the intention Of
President Harding to call the Gov
-ernors in conference next month
regarding the matter Of prohibition
enforcement. Declaring that pro-
hibition was almost a farce, he
said it was infinitely better to
abolish the salooon. permit light
wines and beer to be sold, and have
the government regulate the man.
ufacture and distribution of liquor
with penitentiary sentences for
those who defied clear and explicit
liquor laws. Both the prohibition
question, and the Ku Klux Klan.
Mr.. Parker said, were black clouds
threatening law and order.
Klan Spreading Rapidly.
The. klan,. be continued, was
spreading oyer the United States
in working under mask and cowl
was rising supreme to law and cr-
der. He asked that the Governors
put themselves on record at the
conference as advocating, that
America should be ruled by her
judiciary and not by an einvisible
khan; that no masked men should
be. allowed to parade the streets;
and that federal legislation be en-
acted to require secret organiza-
tions to file seEni-annuaIly with the
Department Of Justice sworn lists
of their membership.
Governor olcot challenged the
klansmen to uamask.
I'm Oregon" he said. we have
had an example Of what became a
national crisis: We have seen the
injunctiens Of our forefathers dis
obeyed; we have seen class arrayed
against class: neighbor against
neighbor:: we have seen families
divided. communities split; we have
seen cities where for years moth
ing but peace and amity had exist
ed torn into contendiag factions,
where men went armed with guns,
where deeds of violence were per-
petrated under the guise of law
enforcement and where all that
once had been peace, harmony and
,trustfulness was turned into sus-
.picion and hatred.
when I refer to what I consider
one of the greatest menaces ever
confronting our national or civic
life, refer to the Ku Klux klan.' :
Governor E. Lee Trinkie. Of Vir-
ginia, spoke tonight.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-20
GREEK PQNTIFF
CAUSE OF FIGHT
Turks Insist That He Must
Not Remain in constanti-
nople

Lausanne, Dec. 14.-(By the AS
seciated Press. although Turkey
was conciliatory today on the great
question Of accepting some form
of supervision from without on the
general treatment of the Christian
populations inhabiting Turkey, she
proved adamant in insisting upon
the deportation from Constant
nople of the supreme patriarch of
the Greek Orthodox Church.
This is one of the most inpor-
fant issues Of the Lausanne con-
ference. Around II. surge all the
historical and religious differences
between Christianity and Moham-
mechanism, since the Turks consid-
cred constantinople their city. and
they resent that its soil should
serve as the permanent seat Of the
pontiff Of the Greek Christian
Church.
At the meeting of the subcom-
mission of the exchange of popula-
tons this afternoon. the Ottoman
representative insisted that the pa
1riarch must go, because he had
been mixing in politics. to the detri-
nent of the Ottoman State.
A debate of considerable asperity
ensued. The Greek delegate warned
the subcommission that Greece
would never agree to the deporta-
fion of the patriarch, and would
probably refuse to sign any treaty
which authorized such step.
The meeting was somewhat has
tily adjourned, but another attempt
to reach an agreement will be made
in day or two.
By announcing today her inten-
ton of joining the League of Ma
lions as soon as peace is signed at
Lausanne, Turkey virtually admit
ted she would accept the League OF
Nations supervision over the Chris
tian population in Turkey.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-20
UNCLE SAM
PAYS DEBTS
More Than One Billion Dollars
Paid Out in One Days
Work

Washington, Dec. Is. The
treasury completed tonight one OF
its greatest post war financial op-
erations. which included payment
in one day Of $1,000. 100000 to
holders of Victory notes called for
redemption and maturing certif-
Gates Of Indebtedness and in inter-
est on the public. debt.
The days transaction also in
cluded the fioata1pn Of 100000
600 in two and one-half year treas
ury notes and s400,G00,00 in GER
tificates Of Indebtedness, part of
which mature in three months and
the remainder in one year and the
collection of s275.o0O. 900 in in
come and profit taxes.
Preliminary figures received by
the treasury tonight indicated that
subscriptions to the, offerings of
notes and certificates would reach
.bout 100000. This was the
basis for statements by officials
that the two and one-half year
notes had proved attractive as in
vestments. 1t was said also that
the oversubscription indicated a
healthy condition III business and
finance.
The tax payment proved about
equal TO expectations, it was said.
II that amount We're added to the
receipts from the two issues of
government securities the treas
Gry's ledger theoretically would
carry q larger balance tonight than
list night. The outgo for the day,
which included 100000, 900 to the
holders Of Victory notes, called for
redemption. $500. 900, 900 to pay on
maturing certificates Of indebted
ness and s100, 0,0O0.0 900 in interest
on the public debt is set against
receipts Of approximately sl.o1o'-
100000. The treasury. however.
in announcing the offerings OF
notes and certificates reserved the
right to reject oversubscriptions or
to refund additional Victory notes
in the amount of the oversubscrip-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-20
Keller Defes
House Committee
Representative Refuses to
Have Anything to Do With
Daugherty White-Wash-
ing Party

Washington. Dec. 1G-Represen-
tative Keller, republican, failed
again today to appear before the
house judiciary committee to give
evidence. under oath. about infor-
nation on which he based i'm
peachment charges against Attor-
ney-General Daugherty. His at
troney. Jackson Ralston. announced
that he had advised his client that
the committee had exceeded it's au-
thority and his appearance in re-
sponse to the summons was unnGc-
essary. Chairman Volstead - said
that Speaker Gillette had signed
the subpoena and the committee
was thus acting for the house. He
said the committee could not re-
port Keller for contempt.
The committee deferred action
on Representative kel!er's refusal
until Monday.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-20
Bark Wreckers
Are Indicted
Forty-three Prominent Ne.
braska Bankers and Busi-
ness Men in Trouble

Omaha, Nebraska. Dec. 10
Three persons have been indict-
ed here by the federal grand jury
charged with misusing the mails
as the result of the inquiry into
the wrecking Of the Lion Bonding
and Surety company. The indict-
ment includes twenty-slN we'll
known Nebraska bankers and
Chicago and Omaha business men.
Joseph Troggett. head of a New
York auditing firm and Edwin
Gurney, Of Fremont, Nebraska.
president of the defunct company.
are among those indicted.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-20
MASONIC
OFFICERS
INSTALLED
Splendid Address by
Hon. George z. Bry-
an, o { : GreenviIIe.
Annual Banquet

Claremont Lodge, No. 81 A. F..
1f. held a public installation Of the
newly elected officers at the Banner
Tobacco Warehouse last night at,
$50 o'clock The large building
fitted up with the regular parapher-
MALTA OF the lodge could hardy ac-
commodate the six hundred mems
bers and their ladies who were
present Tor the exercises.
The meeting was called to order
by Past Master z. P. DuRant. who
installed the Master-elect, H w
Sholar who in turn installed the
other officers Of the Lodge. At the;
conclusion of the installation. at the
request Of the Master, Past Master
George D. Levy presented on be-
half Of Beulah Chapter r. A. NJ
a beautiful umbrella to Mr. Abe
Ryttenberg. the retiring treasurer.
and then presented to Or. e. r.
DhRant a gold watch, suitably en-
grayed. as an expression Of the apz
probation OF Claremont Lodge for
the faithful and efficient services
of DR.. DuRant as Master during the.
, previous Masonic year Dr.. DnRant
accepted the gift with expressions
Of gratitude to the Lodge for evi-
dencing so beautifully its approval
of his work while Master.
The address OF the evening was
then made by the sRt. Hon. George
T. Bryan, OF Greenvilie. Past Grand
Master Of the Grand Lodge A.
NJ. Of South Carolina. Mr.. Bryan:
lone. OF the most prominent Masons.
lof the South. delivered most
charming lecture. replete with
and apt quotations, and
having an especial appeal TO the
ladies of the fraternity. He made
a. most profound impression. upon
his hearers. and won place n;the
hearts OF the. Masons Of Sumter
from which he will never be dis
placed.
2 The annual banquet, which was
prepared and served by the ia01es
LOT the First Methodist Church was
Thoroughly enjoyed. They handled
q difficult undertaking most sue
fcessfuIly, and everyone present vas.
thoroaghly@d delighted with the most
excellent repast.
The following are the officers m:
stalled for the next ensuing Ma.
sonic year:
IT. W. Sholar, w. NJ: w.
Yeadon. S. W.; w O. stacy. :. W;
Abe Ryttenberg, Treas; J.. G. Pate.
Sec; r W. Plowden. S. D.; S--f-i
Dinkins, =. D.: B. D. Hodges. Stew
ard: NJ, L. Parler, Steward: John.
S. Kennedy. Tiler.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-20
Detective Holds
Charles Fowler
Charges White . Man With
Forging Checks
fco,i,n,hsa State)

~ ~ 80
Charles T. Fowler. former s.a-
nloyee Of the Powell CONTRACTING
company, was arrested YESTERDAY
Inv Detective Shorter on two
charges of forgery. Detective
| shorter worked a clever rnse to.
capture Fowler after he had been
reported as presenting two checks
bearing the name of Walker.
powell, and both had been de-
clared as not genuine.
Detective Shorter said Fowler
bought a suit Of clothes, overcoat
and other wearing apparel from a
Main street merchant and present
ed a check for ss4 and another for
s65. He said the checks We're
signed Walker Powell and We're
made payable to Clifton Morr:-
son." The detective said Fowler.
left the store while some alter,
alton was to be made ON q pair
of trousers and the merchant had
orders to send the goods to hotel
The merchant was asked to place
the change in a pocket.
AS sooa as the merchant learned
the checks had not been honored
he took steps to apprehend Fowler.
Detective Shorter worked on the
case and he suggested that the
goods be sent to the hotel as di-
rected and he would be on hand
to make the arrest. The merchant
sent the. goods to the hotel and
in short time some one inquired
over the telephone if package
had been delivered for Morrison.
Detective Shorter said Fowler ap-
peared at the hotel and called for
the goods and he sent hin, to the
police station where two charges
of forgery were docketed against
him. Fowler told the officers that
he has been around Columbia
several months and that he came
from Tennessee, 1t is said that
Fowler was recently employed by
the Powell company on contract
near Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-20
COL. HARVEY
CALLED FOR
CONSULTATION
Ambassador to Eng
land Will Visit Unit
ed States

London, Dec. 15-Ambassador
Harvev has been called home for
consultation. according to a state
ment at the American embassy to-
day. He will SAN December 23rd.
The nature of the conspltation is
unknown at the embassy, but it is
presumed the discussion will cover
the whole range of European af-
fairs, including the allied war
debts. reparations and Kindred
subjects. Ambassador Harvey has
been i'll with cold for several
days. His visit will coincide with
that of. the British debt comnais-
TSian
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-20
BANDITS IN
PHILADELPHIA
Bank Messenger Held Up aad
$4,000 Taken

Philadelphia. Dec. 15.-Six ban
dts robbed a bank messenger, TAX
ing the payrolls TO manufacturing
ablishments of twenty thousand
dollars at Darby, Philadelphia
suburb, today.
Is was learned that the robber
got ten thousand eight hundred
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-20
Child Will Protest

Lausanne. Dec. 1G = Richard
Washburn Child. head of the Amer
lean delegation to the Near East
conference. plans TO protest against
the Turkish proposal to expel the
Greek patriarch from CONSTANT
nople, at the afternoon meeting of
he sub-commission on minorities.