THE CHRONICLE Strives to be a cletn newspaper, complete, newsy and reliable. fOLUlIB XIX € CLINTON, S. C., THURSDAY, AUGUST 28tb, 1919 If You Don't Read The Clinton Chronicle You Don't Get The NEWS NUIMRI5 j II. 3. fOOO ADM. SmS REMEDIES Favors Provisions Contain ed in Kenyon Bill. TAX COMMISSION SAVES THOUSANDS Herbert C. Hoover, in a letter * - dated September 11, 1918, and ad dressed to the President of the New AeeesHBent Figures ' on Her* chant*s Stocks Scat to County An- (Liters. Columbia, Aug. 25.—The South Caro lina tax commlsBlon has recently sent to various counties of the State state ments of the new assessments on the stocks of mercantile esabllshments, ascertained from the recent stock statements from the merchants or furnished by them when subpoenaed to appear before the tax commission. {Jnited States, made the following . . .. * , r ’ , ... The figures show that the tax commls- statements about the big meat hllg mR _ v thnil . t .1* packers. Mr. Hoover’s letter has a direct bearing upon the high cost of living and the Kenyon Bill -n^w-befone Coagrasa. No one .has fef ' w Mi wholesale intermediaries, and with large banking alliances, this group have foiiifd fn-Twrrltitm not only to dominate the distribu tion of interstate animal products, but to successfully invade many other lines of food and other com modity preparation and Jistribu- tion . . They now vend scores of different articles, and this con stantly increasing list now ap proaches a dominating proportion of the inter-State business in sev eral different food lines . . . . “These businesses have been economically efficient ip. their period of eompetJitave upgrowth, but, as time goes oh, this efficiency canrtot fail to diminish and, liko all monopolies, begin to defend it self by repression rather than by efficiency. _The worst social result of this whole growth in domination of trades is the undermining of the initiative and the equal opportuni ty of our people and the tyranny which necessarily follows in the commercial world .... “As to car service, I am in full agreement (withi the Federal Trade Commission), and miay re call to you that soon after its in-, stallation we recommended that the railway administration should take over and operate all private car- lipes in food products .... “As to the stock yards, I am in agreement that they should be en tirely dissociated from the. control of the packers .... “As these few firms are the final jesfervoir for all classes of animals, when the few yards where they buy become erratically oversupplied with more animals than their ab solute requirements, it remains in their hands to fluctuate prices by mere refusal to buy . . . . which ts to discourage production . . “It appears to me at least worth ;ht as to whether these aggre- ions should not he confined to narrow and limited activities, those involved in the slaughter animals, the preparation aqd eting of the products there- elone. Such la course might the branch house problem, it is not an ufiknown legisla- control, as witness that accused Mr. Hoover of being hostile to big business, or partisan. “Dear Mr. President-: “In response to your request, I bog to set out. my observations on the recommendations of the Fed eral Trade Commission, with re gard to the five large packing firms. - j . “I scarcely need to repeat the views that I expressed to you near ly a year ago, that there is here a growing and dangerous domination of the handling of the Nation’s foodstuffs .... The provision of a larger part of the stockyards, and ear services, has naturally fall en^ in considerable degree to the larger and more wealthy packers who have used their advantages, as in effect a special and largely exclusive rilway privilege with which to build up their own busi ness. “Through this practical railway privilege, the numerous branch es- tabiishnwnt*. tie elimination—of | ta th>t m ° ot «»■»« sion has saved the State man}' thous ands of dollars, and as a result of the work of the commission already this year the tax levy has been reduced. As an illustration of the amount of money ’saved'Td “the "Slate and coun7 ties from the equalized assessments, the assessments on property of mer chants in Greenville County alone are greater by a half million dollars than they were before the tax commission began its 'recent equalization -work with the merchants. This means a saving of $4,500 in taxes in Greenville county, and when 4he figures are to talled for all the counties and Includ ing the mercantile stocks and also au tomobiles, on which the tax commis sion has been at work lately, the sav ing to the State will run far Into the thousands. All of the statements have npt been sent to the county auditors yet apd the tax commission has as yet no way of knowing to what the total increase of assessments amounts, though the tabulation for Greenville, made by Auditor Gullick of that coun- ♦y, gives an Indication of the results of the commission’s efforts. A statement from the auditor of Greenville county shows many in stances of figures returned by mer chants being doubled, tripled and in a few cases, raised to ten and twenty times as much. Some merchants and business firms who made no returns SCHOOL STARTS AGAIN. School days at Thornwell are al most here again. Oil next Monday morning the 300 boys and girls of the institution will gather np their school books and enter upon anoth er year’s work. The past school year was a most successful* one and the outlook points to (a still better one the coining year. The various school buildings have been ptit in excellent condition- and everything is now r in readiness for-the opening on next Monday morning. S “The Natural Law”* was given first rank among shows seen in Wellsburg in recent years. A ca pacity house greeted the players. The piece throughout was full of thrills wnd climaxes that made a lasting impression upon the audi ence.—Wellsburg (W. % Va.), Her ald. banks, railways and insurance com panies .... “Iti summation, I believe that the ultimate solution of this prob lem is to be obtained by assuring equal opportunity in transporta tion, eqtial opportunity.!*- the loca tion of manufacturing sites and of l*s LEYER FOOD ACT TO INCLUDE CLOTHING Amendment of Food Control BUI Adopted by House Without Mueh . Opposition. $5,000 Fine or Two Yenrs for Profiteering. Washington, Aug. 23.—Without amendment and with practically no opposition, the House late today voted to amend the Lever Food Con trol Act to extend its provisions to* in clude clothing, containers of food, feed or fertilizers, fuel oil and Implements used in production of necessities, and to pengjize profiteers by a $5,00(K fine or two years’ imprisonment Proposals to make the act apply to profiteering in house and room rents, adopted by the House in committee the final vote. Efforts were made by both Repub licans and Democrats to have the amendment’s provisions cover necessi ties other than those included in the amendment as reported by the agri culture committee. Inclusive of ker osene and gasoline was proposed by Representative Strong, Republican, Kansas, who said the price of these products had increased 300 e reported to the House next week. Debate today consisted largely in attacks and defense of the adminis tration, Republicans asserting that the Democrats “with masterly inactiv ity” had avoided any discussion |or remedies for he high cost of living and Democratic members charging that Republicans had been busy playing politics and were not unmind ful of coming elections.” Representative Rodenburg, Repub lican, said that “the President’s mind for the last nine months has been com pletely absorbed by the idea of the league of nations. If there was a famine in China, a flood in the Mis sissippi valley, an earthquake in Porto Rico, & volcanic eruption in 'Central America, of 'an epidemic of spinal minigitis in New*York city, the Presi dent by a process of reasoning that satisfies himself at least, has con vinced himself that the sole contribut ing cause was the failure of the league of nations.” Representative Heflin, Democrat, Alabama, charged that Republican op position -to the league of nations had become so pronounced that the chap lain ^of the House “wafe not permitted to„pray for acceptance of the league of nations.” He said the chaplain had offered such a prayer one morning and since then his lips have .been sealed by a high member of the Re publican party.” Indication of the close interest with which President Wilson is following every move in the fight on high prices was given today in a lengthy conference which he held with Attor ney General Palmer and Director General Hines. The conference was arranged by Mr. Palmer, who declined to discuss what had been under con sideration. Mr. Palmer also was in conference today with the senate agriculture sub committee considering amendments tq^ihe febd control act. The commit- ee wanted to have the amendments define “reasonable prices and Just terminal sites, and the limitation profits,” quWo agreement was reach- of the activities of those business-»>■“ <>>ls phase of the congressional share in curbing prpfiteers was put before President Wilson by the attorney .gen eral. Mr. Palmer today telegraphed Governor Smith, of New York, > that Special Assistant United States Dis trict Attorney Henry A. Guilar would be assigned to Investigate the New York milk situation. . . Washington, Aug. 22.—Private op eration'of railroads cannot be restored at existing rates, Robert S. Lovett, president of the Union Pacific Rail road today told the House Interstate Commerce Committee during a dis cussion, in which he contended the railroad problem “is solely a question of railroad credit’' Howard jESUiott, president of the Northern Pacific, another -witness, urged early adoption of a national transportation policy e declaring de lay only tended to make “all classes uncertain and unsettled.” In adopt ion of the transportation policy he thought congress should observe four principles, as follows: to encourage the present transporta tion system so that rdtes will pay all costs, including new capital needed for expansion of facilities; abandon ment of credit methods of adjusting wages and working disputes, with substitution of “d sane method of de ciding these questions,” including abolishment of strikes, modification of the Sherman law to 'permit con solidation and making of federal au thority supreme in regulating rates, securities and accounts. Railroads should have the right to initiate rates. Mr. Elliott argued, adding that the interstate commerce commission should have the right of suspension and review. Both Judge Lovett and Mr. Elliott urged the adoptin of the reorganiza- tiod*plan of the Association of Rail way lExecutives, including prbvlsion for a Federal Transportation Board, representing the public, to aid-the in terstate commerce commission. Re ferring to the Plumb or organized labor plan for tri-partite control of the railroad?, Judge Lovett said: “It is rather a bold move of the American Bolshevists to take first for Russianization the one industry that affects all the people.” “Yours faithfully, “Herbert Hoover.” Obviously, Mr. Hoover would favor the Kenyon Bill, as his rec ommendations are contained of j that bill. in Railroad employes, he added, do not understand the Plumb proposal hul whan they flo “they jvill .repudiate and refuse to support it.” “If the railroads were turned back to their owners today under existing conditions!.” (declared Judge (Lovett, “it is not too much to say that half of the roads would go into bankruptcy and the dividend paying roads would have to reduce their dividend pay ments.” Wage increases without proportion ate increase of rates would be disas trous, Judge Lovett asserted, adding: “It is utterly impossible to consider the private owners taking over the railroads and operating them at the present rates.” He offered two solu tions: One to raise the rates; the other, pay the loss from the federal treasury Under private operation, Judge Lovett said in reply to Representa tive Rayburn, Democrat, Texas, • the railroads could not be operated "any more economically than the govern ment has.”. In arguing that credit’was the sole question involved in the railroad problem, Judge Lovett said the gov ernment did rot propose to guaran tee interest on dividends, but that it was the duty of congress to make rail investment so attractive as to induce private investments that .will secure the necessary development needed by the ^public. Pointing out the need of addition al railroad facilities, the Union Pa cific resident said: “If the government itself is not go ing to furnish the money then we must look to private individuals for it; dnd not only regard for their constitution al rights, but good policy and common 1 hpnestay demand that they should be encouraged anl protected, intsead of made the victims of every half baked theory that unlh|nkabll» and unmoral ignorance can suggest” v Government ownership was opposed by Mr. Elliott, but Judge Lovett as sumed that "(be committee would not consider the solution of the rail prob lem. * SHIPPED ARMS IN TRUNKS TO MEXICO Tea Trunks Containing Ammunition Shipped from New York, Detectives Find. New York, Aug. 25.—Ten trunks containing arms and ammunition were shipped from this city to Mexico on the steamship Morro Castle, which sailed^ last Friday for Havana, Pro greso and Vera Cruz, according to in formation obtained today by detec tives attached to the bomb squad. The trunks were shipped from a Broadway hoteL Th«r department of Justice and navy department have been notified and it is expected gun boats will be sought to search the steamer. The bomb squad detecljyes, w have been investigating reports of secret ammtmition stores here, first learned of the shipihent through dis covery of a bill of sale showing 17,- 000 rounds of ammunition and 350 pounds of “talcum” powder had been purchased on August 16 from a large sporting goods house in this city and consigned to an address which the detectives found to be fictitious. They discovered today that the ex plosives had actually found their way to a Broadway hotel, where two men, believed to have been agents of the Mexican government, were registered until Friday. The detectives believe they took 'Passage on the Morro Castle with the ten trunks of ammunition.. After the hotel bad been searched for additional stores of explosives, the detectives raided an up-town res taurant, where they found several more trunks, believed to contain am munition. A package labeled “tal cum powder” and several rifles also were seized at the restaurant. fleers say they believe the ammunition Was ip tended to be smuggled into Mexico via Cuba and that the negroes confessed that a strange Spaniard had employed them to do the buying. The men held are William and Leonard Kemp, brothers. READY FOR Bl'KINESS. The Adair-MurMillan Clothing Company have opened their doors and are now ready for business. While their stock i^ not complete flt'the present, they hope to have everything in shape by ‘September 10th. This eoneem is occupying the store room formerly occupied by Miss Lease next door to Seaifc’s Book Store, and will carry a com plete” line of gent’s furnishings. • \ Reunion of Veterans. For about 20 years the survivors of Company F, Fourteenth Regiment, S. C. Volunteers, have been gathering an nually on the 19th of August, in a re union of the remnant of a splendid company of a nofed fighting brigade— McGowans; and too, they were a part of Jackson’s famous “foot cavalry”. Mr. Jim Dillard used to take a leading 'part in planning and working for the annual meeting. He is gone. There are not many left, some say 16 of the old company are alive; part of these are living in distant homes. Some_are feeble In body only. Four of Co. F were present-and about eleven »from other commands of the Confederate fttates army. Will F. Wright has been the secretary for several years. His father fought with Co. F. Rev. C. D. Boyd preached a sermon then; then dinner was served and it was a boun tiful one. The meeting was called to order and roll called. Those present were: Geo. M. Hanna, J. Wilson Blake ly, John M. Hopkins and H. P. Blake ly. Other old soldiers present, were: M. M. Cunningham. R. P. Adair, J. D. Mock, T^ F. Milam, Isaac W. Adair, W. D. Bpyd, M. M. Fleming, W. J. Don- nan. G. F. Waldrop, J. W. I^anford, Nesbitt Brown. The death of John B. Smith was noted. He died within the past year in Oklahoma. Remarks were offered by Geo. M. Hanna. Mr. Hanna made an interesting talk giv ing his experiences both in camp and in battle. He gave dates and told where many were killed or were wounded. His voice and manner showed emotion as he progressed in the recital. At one of these reunions a few years ago it was agreed to designate the oldest son of a deceasd soldiers as an honorary member. Four or five of the last named were present. I "have heard different members of the com pany express the wish that their descendants keep the reunion up even after they, the actors m the awful con flict, shall have passed away. Since the first reunion was held some 18 years ago, I can recall the deaths of these: Warren Blakely, B1U‘ Machray, Jas. P. Dillard. Ren Anderson, “Hug” Anderson, John Clark, Dr. W. A. Shands, Bill McKelvey, Capt. J. P. Sloan. Oliver Templeton, John Gore. Bill Copeland, Bluford Henry, Joe Todd. It is the hope of the writer that MK NEW MOVE in um CASE Solicitor to Ask Court For Ro-Sentonco. Key west, Fla., Aug. 25.'—Two local negroes were taken into custody here today for investigation of their alleged attempts to buy 4,000 rounds of &va- munltlon from Keywoat dealers. Of" MdCullough, Martin -and Blythe and Gre«nville ( Aug. 23.—Solicitor J. Robert Martin today served notice of a motion for a court order for the pur pose of resentencing Thurston Y. Vaughan, former Superintendent of the South Carolina Odd Fellows’ Or phanage, near Greenville, who con fessed to having wronged several young girls, inmates of the institu tion, and who was sentenced to death mr A cfiSTge or statutory rapeTETI&12: The solicitor at general sessions court here next Wednesday, or as soon thereafter as counsel for the defend ant can be heard, will move for an or der remanding Vaughan from the State Hospital for Insane, at Columbia, to the Greenville county Jail, where^an- other examination of his mental con dition can be held, and if he is found sane the court will be asked to impose the death penalty in compliance with the judgment of'the court heretofore rendered. The order of several years ago committing Vaughan to the asy lum provided that should he regain his normal mental condition he would ’.>e subject to resentence. Another chapter Will be written in the famous Vaughan case of many sensational developments, when the defendant will be required to show cause why he should not be rensen- tenced to die for the crimes which he confessed to have committed while superintendent of the Odd Fellows Or phanage near this city. Vaughan’s arrest, his escape from jail and his subsequent arrest in Baltimore and his trial and dramatic confession were features which held state-wide inter est in the early stages of the case. He was represented at the trial by Proctor A. Bonham, then solicitor, was assisted by J. J. McSwain, represent ing the orphanage?"of which he was a director, in prosecution. After the first day of the trial, at which time several young girls testified as to Vaughan’s conduct, the defendant withdrew his plea of “not guilty” and entered a plea of “guilty” and laid himself l to the mercy of the court. His ‘— 0 confession and appeal for mercy was one of the most dramatic utterances ever heard in the court house. The court sentenced Vaughan to be hanged, and in the meantime the form of death punishment in this state was changed to an electrocution. The case was appealed to the state supreme court and subsequently to the United States supreme court and the judg ment of the circuit court was sus tained. — In the months that foil awed Vaughan is alleged to have lost his mind and presented the appearance of a physi cal and mental wreck when brought back to Greenville to resentence. Upon the examination into Vaughan's mental condition by experts and their support that he was insane, Stolicitor BonhairrTfinsented to an order,of the' court staying the death sentence, and Vaughan was committed to the asylum. PUBLIC AUCTION SALE. The l). L. Boozer property is to he sold at public auction on next Monday, September 1st. This land, which is to be sub-divided, is situat ed on. the proposed Piedmont High way between Greenville and Co lumbia. and is considered an ideal piece of property. The land has just recently been purchased by A. J. Bethea, of Columbia. The sale is to be conducted by the At lantic Coast Realty Co., of Peters- 0 - burg, *Va., and Greenville, N. C., a well known and well established company. Free lunch and a brass band will be had for those attend ing the sale. Your attention is di- rtt-ted to their advertisement on page eight. Mrs. J. W\ Lyake on Tuesday af- temorfn entertained in honor of Miss Jlartha Belle Harris. After playing several games of spirited rook, a delicious ice course was served. he can meet all the survivors of the company, as well as their friends on the 19th of next August. “C.”