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\ 3 MORE DAYS UNTIL LANCASTER COUNTY FAIR 3 MORE DAYS The Lancaster News ' VOL. 12, NO. 11, SEMI-WEEKLY. LANCASTER, S. C.. FRIDAY, MOV. 17, 1916. $1.50 A YEAR ?????? 1, mrl ? uulm?m&mmi ull^ - ? STILL WILL PRESS FORLEGISLATim MAY CHANGE CABINET "Wilson Construes Re-election as Indorsement by People of Previous Course. Washington, Nov. 13.?President Wilson, back in the Whate House for the first time since the campaign began two months ago, plunged into work today in an effort to clear his desk of accumulated business. Taking for granted that he had been reelected, he asked no questions about electoral votes but did display anxiety over the political complexion of ihe next house of representatives. Through an interview with Secretary Lansing the president got in touch with pressing foreign problems, including the submarine, Mexican and British blockade issues; and In a talk with Henry Morganthau. chairman of the finance committee of the Democratic national committee, he became acquainted with the latest developments in the political situation. State department officials make no secret of their belief that dangerous possibilities are presented by recent developments in both the Mexican and submarine questions. . Secretary Lansing reviewed details with Mr. Wilson today but said no. immediate action was In prospect. Some development is expected soon, however, at the American-Mexican conference sitting at Atlantic City. No Radical Changes. It was stated definitely by officials in the conference of the president today that his re-election will mean no ft radical changes in any of his policies. ^He is said to feel that in general his course has been Indorsed by the nation at the polls. Consequently the administration's policy, both in domestic and foreign affairs, it is predicted, will remain practically un. , changed although as soon as the war *' is over the president will recommend a revision of the tariff if he feels it is Justified by the fncts to be gathered by the new tariff commission, With regard to foreign affairs, it was said today that the government'" attitude toward submarine warfare inid down in the note -following the sinking of the Sussex and in previous communications will be followed strictly and the state department will continue to press for American rights in connection with the allied blockade and mail censorship. If a satisfactory agreement can be reached for the protection of the American border and American lives * and property in Mexico, it is believed that the United States troops in Mexico will be withdrawn soon, although a strong force will be kept along Ihe border. A Disturbing Situation. The confused situation in the State of Chihuahua and the uncompromising attitude of Gen. Carranza on some points, however, are understood to cause the president to view the Mexican situation with anything but composure. On domestic questions 1>tr. Wilson has told his friends that as soon as congress convenes he will press \>i the remainder of the legislative programme already out!tned. He has begun the preparation of his message to congress. Because of the probability that the next house will be llc.publlcan be will seek to get through as much general legislation as possible (Juring the short session ending Mareh 4. The president is said to desire no general changes ip, the personnel of his administration.'. It was stated definitely today that no cabinet officers will be asked to resign either now or next March, although it i-q possible that one or more may wish to retire for personal or business reasons'. Among those Who have been reported as considering resignation have been Attorney General Gregory, Secretary Rtdfleld, Secretary Baker, Secretary Daniels and Secretary McAdoo. ' Big Men in Sight. Venice C. Mccormick, chairman of "the Democratic national committee, k and Senator Walah of .Montana, who had charge of the Western Democratic headquarters at Chicago, are understood to have impressed the president particularly, / and it was said to be more than likely that in case tflere should he vacancies In the cabinet, or in other Important posts. ORDERS BREAKUP | OF STARCH TRUST MUST FILE NEW PLAN ( Concern Ordered to Present Scheme of Legal Operation to Trade Commission. New York. Nov. 13.?The socalled "starch trust," representing an as- i gregate capital of 180,000,000, was i adjudged guilty of "unfair methods t ol eomDetition" in vmintinn of v<" ' Sheramn anti-trust law and a plan t for its dissolution was ordered filed i with the federal trade commission t within 120 days by a final decree J filed here today in the government i suit against the combine by Judge Learned Hand in federal district 1 court. The corporate defendants, < which include the Corn Products Re- i fining company and its allied con- ( cerns, are enjoined from continuing 1 unlawful practices, but not, how- i ever, from carrying on their business ( at prices and under methods adopted t ill good faith "to meet fair, free and bona fide competition." f In order to bring about a situation i "in harmony with law" the decree < provides that the factories, business i and assets of the Corn Products Re- i fining company "shall be divided in such manner and into such parts of 1 separate and distinct ownership as shall be necessary for that purpose." c It also provides that upon the sub- < mission of the trade commission of * the plan for doing this, a hearing of If all parties shall be held by the com- s I mission and its findings reported < ,back to the court. The decree took i into consideration the possibility of f an appeal from it to the United ( States supreme court and stated in t such case, if the lower court is bus- 1 tained, the dissolution plan is to be 1 filed within 120 days of the filing of < the supreme court mandate affirm- i ing the decrfee. 1___ A PROGRESSIVE J1ANK. r h We call th? attention, of our niaipy 'readers to the advertisement of the I (Farmers Hank & Trust Co., contained!* in this issue of The News. Especially c should every farmer in Lancaster j county read it. i This splendid banking institution ? ,is doing everything possible to help ( the farmers with their problems, and < all those interested in competing fori the prizes offered should call at thef bank and discuss the matter with the proper officials. This progressive bank will soojjhave its beautiful and commodious>i. home completed and will thon be in better position than ever to serve its many patrons. THANKS, RROTHKIl IIAMKh. The Lancaster News last week came out with a special Fair Edition i?16 pages strong, carrying a large amount of good reading matter and a liberal amount of well-displayed (advertising. Editor Ellisoij. and .his assiijj^ints tteser^e milch credit for Jthe excellent number pf JJt.e p?*per. ?Kershaw Eray "* ' * ._ I All (hose interested in .^sowing buck wheat, and especially "all inter-, ested in the bee "industry, w^ll please| see me dirring Fair 'Week. Bring sacks in which to carry home your i portion of the seed. C. L. McManus. Lancaster County Farm 'Agent. both of thenV will be asked to join the administration. Harry A. Carfield, president of Williams college ii mi a- son Hi r ormer rresment .las. ? A. Garfield, }?lso i*-Said-'tq bo- looked.-' upon as being of cabinet calibre. The president will catch up with ' the official business as quickly as ( possible and then may take a briet 1 iiest at some "winter resort before 1 congress convenes. In order to de- * 1 vote himself entirely to Official work ' iha will see as few callers as possible. < within the next few days, and prob-;' ably wil] not hold a'Cabinet meeting < i tomorrow. Instead he .expects Jo 1 call cabinet members in separately < and go over their work with them. 1 I Telegrams and letters of congratu-,1 lajion continued to arrive at the i White Houge in large numbers to- 1 day. A? soon as possible all will be I acknowledged. None bas been re- < reived so'far from Charles K! Hughes.' Thursday night people in Wash* I ington plan to give a *>home.coming" 1 celebration in honor of the president, t a feature of which will be a serenade i outside the White House. tl i MR. WYLIE MAKESJ Confirms His Statement T Is To Pay More Than I by City Council for la Mr. Editor: Mayor Chas. D. Jones, n your issue of the 14th instant, nakes rejoinder to my communlcaion in the issue of the 11th instant. \.s he brings out no new matter, anyhing further on mv nait michf "egarded as superfluous, yet I will ouch upon some matters in his last irticle in order to keep the record itraight. He charges me with not denying :hat I have been animated in this liscussion by "hostility to certain members of the city council and to Pol. Leroy Springs." He says fur:her that "Mr. Wylie, while not delying the hostility alleged, now proclaims that his sole purpose was to icrve the public interests." It is evident that Mr. Jones is perlistently determined to try to place ne in a false position. In my last ;ommunication will be found the ilain, terse sentence, in reply to this rery charge, as follows: "I DISCLAIM ANY SUCH PURPOSE." Mayor Jones asks, "Will Mr. Wylie leny that the article he first intended to publish contained hurtful inilnuations against members of the dty council and that such insinuatto inuations against members of the city council and that such insinuations vere only left out because a friend >f his advised him that it would not lo to publish it?" Yes, I deny this ind will say that the article pubished by me was the only one I ever ntended to publish and nothing was imitted from same on the advice of iny one whomsoever. The mayor insists that the "nninous of Mr. Wylie still shtJws iHfplf.'". iVehre ij,Tit familiar with this kind or "critter" styled "anlmdhs," whether tiped, quadruped, or centipede, he, ihe, or it. not being defined in the lictionary. The mayor says- that tno cgrj.tra'j, jrpposad by the city council is "To, supply tire Cotton Mflls, :rs'a single ustomer, one million gallons of city water at seventy ?(.$70..ft0) dollar* l>cr month in accortlance with the ate ndo'pted in 1908." Tltis is, th<? rery thing I .am objecting to. This ate was nfiule to manufacturing r>lftntsA,\vi1hln the city limits, all of uhich .pay city taxes, both license" incl property.: The mayors-will per-haps remember that both he and 1 1QI* our voices and votes, on two lieffnct occasions, to bring this same Cotton Mills within the city limits, tvhen it would have come under the rate of 1908, applying to manufacturing plants within the city limits, Out the same mill which has twice declined to share, the burdens of city lax?$. is not entitled to the same privileges that the city.tnxpaying e\ tsprprises are entitled to. mayor says: "He states no mcts as a basis for bis mere opinion fliathhe water supply, may be jeopar Uzerf. by the proposed eontraet." '1 dated In'ray former article that Lhose who fought the establishment lit' the present plant used thitr very gu-mentf in support of their -opposition. Ahy due wlfo hag given ftt- , Lection t>o..t he-condition of Btiaj: and rurkpy - (Jpiart^j; Creeiot, . v\hi<ib dreams furnish* th? water to the citv, mil at lofi'ow thit* however ihundanC in the winter season durng, a protracted drought the volum** r?f water is greatly diminished, at limes almost ceasing to flow pver tyje lam. Slnep thisj. discussion "arose '& friend has- recalled that a few years igo, during such it drought, the city luthorlties. through '.fear that the Mater might' give out, actually repeated the citizens to be very sparng in their use, of it' and especially >p lawns and gardens. Why, for a paltry sum. one-half of what Chester charges the Wylie Cotton Milto, put he citizens in danger of a -water famine, or at the mercy of Are, and ill forsooth because the city owes Vfr. keroy Springs so much, or for 'ear that his mill might involve the dty in litigation? The mayor says I have "not re rained from stating misleading 'acts" and for instance says I quoted he domestic rate of Chester, but did not tell you Chester's manufacturng rate, which runs as low, on a * \ * AGAIN REJOINDER hat Wylie Mill at Chester )ouble Rate Proposed incaster Cotton Mills. graduated scale, as 7 1-2 cents on 80,000 gallons and over. But he does not state that this manufacturing rate applies only to manufacturing plants within the city limits, just as in Lancaster, and that those without the city limits, like thej Wylie Mills, have to pay 15 cents for all over 10,000 gallonb just as the Lancaster Cotton Mills should be made to do If the water is to be furnished. But what has become of the VVylie Mill? Dropped from the mayor's argument like a hot potato. He Btated that he was "reliably informed" that it was furnished water by the city of Chester for 7 1-2 cents per thousand gallons, which statement we proved to be incorrect by inforpiation received from the city englm^er of Chester, who stated that the Wylie Mill was to pay the Chester domestic rate, which is 15 cents per thousand gallons, for all in excess of 10,000 gaiions. Again, we emphasize the fact that the rate made by Chester to the Wylie Mill Is more than twice the^tate at which the Lancaster City Council proposes to (furnish water to the Lancaster Cotton Mills. I The mayor says I have "not re fralned from stating misleading facts which are not instructive to the public in the discussion of this issue. For instance he quotes Cherter's domestic rate up to 10.000 gallons and over and figures that a million gallons would cost |152.10, but does not tell you what Chester's manufacturing rate is." The mayor then'-jjroceods"" to give (he manufacturing rate prevailing in Chester. ? r M Who first referred to Cheater's rate to the Wylie Mill? Mayor Jones. And for what purpose? Kvitlently to make it appear that thproposed coptrac^of his council with the ^Lancaster Cotton Mills was about the same as Chester's with th< Wylie Mill. Tfie mayor says in (lie following \angifjige. "The Kditor of The News. Mr fy'ylio, and other critics have either through ignorance or prejudice not taken the trouble to thoroughly; inform .themselves as to the attitffde of other cities in furnishing water t-o nearby manufacturing plants." Now note carefully what follows: I am still quoting the mayor: "For instance I am reliabl> informed that the ciiv of Chester is furnishing to the Wylie Cotton Mills, which is two miles outside the cor porate limits, at the rate of 7 1-2. rents a-thousand gallons." Now fo disprove this statement, as to the AVvlie Mills.II quote from the letter of Mr. James Ilamfltop, city engineer of Chester, to -whtch referenre was made in my last communication He says: "Th'' wntUr to J^e used h> the Wylie Mills, this city", is t?? b? charged at tfi'e following rate which is the domestic rate: "First 4,o0ft gals. af*40c pt-r M. "Next 6,000 gals, at* 25c per^M. "Next .10,000 teals'. at "5*<v pef M "All over at 1 per M. ,,' - : "The pitll wiH' use no "V/fiter f<o ma note ct.uring purposes. ttie vini''. fs sltuetod about half ntiJe beVolut the cjt.v li'mits.'* t The mayor says: "Mr. Wylie ha? been routed all along the line." It s quite natural,tiint you shttftld thj::.v so.'Mr. Jones, b\it, us far hs I ^<Jar> learn, it is the judgment of the miotic generally, outside of a certain coterie, that you have, heen "route8." "horse,rfoot and dragoon. In conclusion this word fof advice from an older n:an^ one "-"who has thrice heen mayor of this municipality: It is never hurtful to take the public into your confidence when )rou hold public office. As a great exerfnplar of this principle stands Woodrow Wilson, who counts it-a privilege to know, as he says. "What the people are thinking around the quiet firesides of the country." In democratic America, where the people rule, officeholders are not masters, tint are rather servants of the people, and. as such, should not resent just criticism of their official aet?, nor impugn the motives of private citizens, who happening to disagree ' ^ * ? L i I HOPE AGREEMENT MAY BE REACHED I TO WITHDRAW TROOPS Settlement Probably Will Include Removal of American Soldiers in Three Months. Atlantic City, N. J., INov. 13.?Afiter the conference today of the Mexican-American joint commission, it , was intimated that an agreement ' nrnviflincr for thn - * 11? ir- r> luo HHUUIUBIII Ul me American punitivo expedition might be reached before the close of the week. LuiB Cabrera, chairman of the Mexican commission, said he believed a settlement would be reached within a few days. He went to Philadelphia again late today, where it is understood he will confer with Rafaelo Nieto, sub-secretary of the department of finance of Mexico, of which Mr. Cabrera is the head. Mr. Cabrera announced to the American commissioners that Gen. Carranza had extended to January 14 the time given mine owners for reopening their properties. In t he event of an agreement being formed for the withdrawal of the American troops it probably will not be stipulated that they be brought out of Mexico immediately, but that they be recalled within a reasonable time, perhaps within 60 or 90 days. It is believed that the withdrawal at any time will be made subject to conditions at that time. That Gen. Carranza is sincere in his'efforts to drive Villa and his followers from the field is not doubted by the American commissioners, although they have been keenly interested in what apparently was the inability of t he present Mexican army to accomplish that purpose. News today that Gen. Murgia had been selected to succeed Gen. Jacinto Trevino in charge of operations, in the noyth was received'hv fhA A meticans ! deft eVmi nation to force the campaign as further evidence of Carranza'v ngftinst his- 'Northern enemies. SKVKKK 'IDKXT. Wednesday afternoon about 6::',it o'clock, while riding his bicycle on Main street, directly in front of the W. T Crcgory residence, Mr. R. Wilson Mosier fell and broke bis arm in two places. He was carried to Rock Mill to KenfX'lL^s Hospital on th" 7:2<? tr. in. where Doctors Stevens and Hla'kmon of Rock Il'll and Dr. Cihson of Charlotte attended him. A telegram received by bis brothe? in this city late last vening stated he was lestinp as well as could be expected under the circumstances. with them, have the temerity to vojct their convictions. R. K. wvut: ** P. S.- Since the aoove was written. the*-e has come into my hands anothe- letter from Mr. James Hamilton. city engineer of Chester, dated 15th instant, in which he states that Chester's manufacturing rate on water does not appiy outside the c ty limits, and that the city does r.ot furnish any manufacturing plants outside the city lim'tw. with water, at the rftte given manufacturing plants insole the city limits. In any logical mind the <iu,,:t on naturally- ai'iscs. why did not Mayor Jones, in fairness, state this fact hi-v.J.-sf article, in which he quo'eo Chester's manufacturing _ rate . instead of-charging me^wjfch .^stating niisl^adrtiu fae.ts," because 1, puyc .PUjy th* domest ic-rat.', a .? 1 ' nidation .?li*? mannfact'u '"ne' rata, wH-jr h ..latter had no application. A "The. following is from Mr. HamUtqh's {letter *of the 15th instant, rfcf*rre!l to above: j *'"* * * The.manufacturers rate does not apply ; outside the city limits, and we do not fur* ntsh any manufacturing plants outside the city, limits at this rate." 1 Even if mayor is so "cock sui;e",1but tlfa present water supply will not be jeopardized, now,"after having "taken tlje trouble to thoroughly inform" himself Vas to the attitude t)J" the city of Chester toward the Wylie Mill, why nof. 1ti ju tice to the taxpayers of Lancaster, charge the Lancaster Cotton Mills at least the same rate the Wylie Mill is to pay the city of Chester, instead of less than half that rate? R. E. W. t * 1 ' * ? ' 4 -ii - 10 MAKE CLEMSON ! OFFICERS' SCHOOL ' LOTS OF ADVANTAGES President Points to Good Things in Connection With Training for Servicfe. Washington, Nov. 13.?President W. M. Riggs of Clemson college, who is in Washington, believes the students of Clemson have an excellent opportunity of becoming members of the reserve officers' training corps now being considered by federal authorities here. "Clemson college would have everything to gain and nothing tn lose by entering the senior division of the resrve officers' training corps," President Riggs said. "Already every student is required to take three hours of military work per week during his entire course in college. "Under the rules governing the reserve officers' training corps freshmen and sophomores would still take, as now, three hours of military instruction but it would be of a more varied and interesting character. Without assuming any additional obligation whatever, they iwould receive from the government one olive drab uniform, to be used at drill, thus reducing the expense of gray and blue uniform outfits, and although not required, would have the privilege of attending during their vacations at the expense of the war department the four weekB* |summer encampments, such as were held last summer at Plattsburg, N. |y., and elsewhere, j "At the end of the first two years any cadet regarded as fit for further training by the college president and the army officer at the college could 'decide for himself whether or not to take the advanced course for the junior and senior yeare. If he deVided. to take it he would have to put. 'in two hours of military study in .addition to tl\e three hours of drills now required. For these two additional hours of work he would assume the following' obligations and !n return would have certain compensations and opportunities. His obligations would he as follows: "1. To carry out the prescribed military course of fii^e hours per week, to completion. "2. To put in during vacations two" four week camp periods under federal supervision. . T<? he morally bound upon praduat'on to enlist in the reserve officers' corps for too years, to serve in time of war. and he subject to 15 days' duty each year of his enlistment. if so required by the secretary of war. ' L -"His compensation per session L \tfbtiW l* as "follows: v H, *J'l. tine complete service ttnlf<u;m. ,plivo drab, worth $1,0.36. p "2. Commutatioij. of subsistence ip a' per month, for nine months, $61. ? t ^ 1 "His opportunities would the as follows: -v "1. To attend two (our week . camps at the cost oT the govern-' ifc ment. .* r v "2. To be appointed for a six1 months period after graduation as* * t' mporarv second lieutenant. * "3. To get. 15 days' traJnipg each 1 v"?r while on-the reserve* list, with ? fti'I Hjtny officers' pay and aH e;c- V pense*. "4. -In ease, of war to have the opportunity of serving the nation as r.n officer instead of as a private. vjM dor not doubt hut that at its nex-t meeting the hoard of" trusters win auinorize m.e to apply to tho president of the Cnitod States to establish at Ofemson one or more units of the. reserve officers' training corps It is a great opportunity for the college to serve the nation in its programme of jireparedness and an equally good opportunity for its cadets to get a real benefit and a substantial monetary Kelp in gettiDg A camp education." AUTO ACCIDENT. What came near being a serious , affair, was the auto smash-up near the postoffice Wednesday. Fortunately no one was hurt. Again The News calls attention to | the necessity of careful driving on Main street. Kvery one shbuld thoroughly familiarize themselves with the city regulations relating to driving cars. . ; ?;