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-GE EIGHT ? 1? about A GLIMPSE AT THE STATE. of th? 1 ?. . ? diers Short Items of Interest Gathered exomi Here, There and Every wliei-e. amj S| lution Insurance Commissioner MeSwain tax re (Ives some startling figures in the electi< summary In advance to the 12th an- raised mial report of the department which these he issued last week. In the recapi- Wolfe tulation he shows that during 1!>18 giving the total amount of premiums paidi treasu to all classes of insurance companies' soldie 1n South Carolina was $16,480,995.- face < 54. Tiie total amount of losses paid will p In the state by all classes of insur-J counts ance companies during 1018 was $6,008,41*r?.84. The total of losses 1 incurred was $6,405..157.29. Co|i- Haltin paring this with 1917, he Rives the K,vos amount of premiums as $13,4 29.- 'n,,,r'1 339.62 and the losses paid for 1917 as $4,061,692.70, with losses incurred for that year of $3,846,948.- 'rom 1 02. As will be seen the premium re- ('f ceipts Increased in 1918 a little more S<a,es than $3,000,000 over 1917 and the'ls (|UI losses paid increased about $2,9 4 0,- *10 Rt 000. He P,( , quor 1 A court of common pleas JJury in Greenville returned a ^,ie verdict in favor of the de-'?^cer fendant. Thomas I. Charles, presi-' a"pnt' sued by A. Burgiss for $10,000 for! legislti alleged false Imprisonment, when he ' was suspected by Mr. Charles last 'en,s ' aummer of being an escaped German 'a prisoner. mann< ? assort; Six young ladies receiving instruc- (j0n t tions as nurses at the Fennell in-! James flrmary training school of Bock Hill dent; complete their course Tuesday! vice-pi eveninir. .Tulv 1. when cnmmenciv- I 'r........ cessories. at t ho capital of that coun-' mf 1 ' try, Quito The Ecuadorian govern- ,''1" ' inent asks that exhibits from this *'s part, of the country be among those sorw's ?t Quito, and suggests sending rata- ?P'n'" logues if the exhibit can not l>e sent. ',ioa ' The exporter will lie required to pay covo" ifreighf. charges and the up-keep, the 1,v 1,11 government giving space free. This raP?* 3s a chance to get much advertising " In South America, and manufactur- am' 1 ers can hardly pass tnis chance over ",,n' lightly. as.vlnt hint f Paul Karle. stain champion trap 'hat i hooter, of Anderson, has gone tr> techni . the White Mountains, where he will! Hn'(' ( talto part In a hig meet at Maple- doubt wood, N*. II.. representing South Ihorit Carolina. He was accomp.anied by eautir Wrs. Earle and they will visit many forme points of interest while away. . fester! Soldiers and Sailors are now he- men! ginning to appreciate the passage of 11 y r a joint resolution by the last gen- puzzlr ?ral assembly which authorized rrowr county treasurers of each county to ever, rebate the poll and the marl tax un- some 111 January, 1920. Only recently the frienr] county treasurer of Richland county what* turned over to Magistrate Coker preset ment exercises will be held in thej an(j ( assembly hall of the chamber of mittee coinnieree. The gradutes are Misses Saund Mary McMackin, Louise Trantham, fon 0 Georgia Plyler. Mae McMillan, Wil- , , Ail lie Carroll and Jewell Blackmon. Spartii The American transport Martha! Washington, anchored at Charleston ' n''" with about 2,000 enemy aliens aboard has sailed for Rotterdam. The pas-j <'l'rto< sengers are chiefly Germans who: v '"M1 were interned in this country dur-! ing the war. ! men. A large and enthusiastic crowd; (gathered in Sumter Thursday after-! ? aoon to witness the bicycle and foot billed races. The results were as follows: Nv'ien Five miles race: First prize. $60, f(,nt p Pope bicycle, won by Wiley Sholar: second, bicycle tires, Harry Rytten- ^ur,('a vherg; third, gas lamp, Edward Buck. rnr,p One mile race: First, $10. Wiley A1"e' Scholar; second, bicycle tires, Ed-j^')art' ward Buck; third, Bicycle seat, p Thomas Cato. One mile race for boys under 14: Pirst, bicycle, Robert Rultman; sec-. ^ ond, pair of tires, Dan Vogel; third, flash light, Frederick Dueker. ' , . good-1 root race, 220 vard dash: First. , alway; pair shoes, Harold DeLorme; second generi ?ilk shirt. Colclough Dick: third, , ; people umbrella, E. D. Lewis. . . T i And I One hundred yard dash for small1 v ^ boys: First prize, $;>, Marion Bur- , , kett; second, one vear's membership , Jl.ll lOil Jn Y. M. C. A . James Cuttino. ie j r I a lie David Burns, alias David Bvrd. ps-, mun'<] eaped from the Held Farm in Ker-iS,IinS w 1 . 'r> > i i which shaw county last ruesday and penitentiary officials are offering $50 for; ,)OS< ' bis capture. The convict was serv- E\.(' ing a five year sentence for burglary, and larceny and came from Charles-j ton county. He has served three! and one-half years of his sentence.! Durns is described as being -:*|tlal r< years old, five feet, five inches high,1 orown .black hair, brown eyes, scar on leftj fornie ahoulder and on left big toe. Scar; rP.ent on lower part of back. j 1 contly The Columbia chamber of ron1"' , j merce has received a notice from the ' local consul of Ecuador. Carlos A ' n* ikermeo, that his government will |iut on a permanent agricultural ex-j tiltittinn i iicl Li/I in i? niaphlni.rv atwl on. ^ ast week. Many of the prob- n?Pe "am ,nto Germany wunou before them was discussed and pectation of a strong support w was interpreted in a uniform ?'(1 Prussian military caste. >r. The Attendance Officers' could count almost to a certalntj ation was formed by the elec- on that support." >f the following officers: Mr T. Bigham. or Chester, presi- SOUTH AND WEST Miss llelva Saunders, of 1 ork, SUCCEED \T I resident: Mrs. James Swinton lend, of Rockvilie, secretary reasurer. The executive com- "sources to lie Unlocked by > > is composed of Miss Belva we Resulting From Years o ers. of York: Mr. W. T. Wat-1 Effort Before Congress. f Anderson; Mr. K. L. Weeks. :en; Mrs. Gertrude Wllkins. of , ?? o ! Washington, June 30.?Sout inburg, and Miss Gertrude , ... . . and Western senators and repn , of Florence. Twenty-four at- ... , tntives pressing for water power iee officers were in attendance: .... . , , islation to unlock the resource so eleven were women and ..... . . i their states now expect to win ?n men. The organization. ..... . , .. i tight in congress during the next all are enrolled, will compose! , ... ?, ? . weeks alter vears of effort. Ix, of whom fortv-flve arc , . ... . . Senator Jones, of Washini chairman of the commerce coir six year old daughter of M. I tee, author of one of the pen nnings of Spartanburg was water power bills in tlie senate and several others were hurt! who will take charge of the leg a large truck fell over a 50 Hon on the floor, announced jus mbankment on the Greenville-j fore leaving for a visit to Was! Msonvillo Mountain Highway! ton state that "after a long c y afternoon. The accident oc- congress Is about to act." dabout 30 miles from Green-' The house already is half The party of eight were from i through a bill by Represent: inburg. Each of Wisconsin, chairman of : house commerce committee, and EWELL DINNER resume consideration. It is id GIVEN PRESIDENT cal In terms with the measure v, passed both house and senate ontlnued From Page One.) jng tlie last congress and had n ed the stage of a conference re i.ve. 1 shall retain in my heart which also was accepted by s the warm feelings which the house, hut which failed In the s< nit* treatment of this great on account of the filibuster. > has generated in my heart. Measures practically the i wish in my turn, to propose, as have been Introduced in the sf ave proposed, the continued by Senators liankhead of Alal lcreasing friendship ot the two and Walsh of Montana. Set is, the safety and prosperity of! shields has Introduced another e, the closer and closer com-1 tho same as twice was passed bj in of free peoples and thel senate in previous congresses, thening of every influence Senator Jones also has introduc instructs the mind and pur-' bin much the same as the one if humanity." ; under consideration in the hi IlA1IT., nJttwon ' Still another hill embodying the i ROWNPRINfE j0( ha? hw.n , HAS LKF r HOLLAND; duoe(, by Senator Lenroot of Wii I sin, and is understood to have ontlnued From Page One.) \drawn by Mr. plnchot and his a , neys. jports that the former German] .... . , , , , *1 no support or tno souinern prince and also probably the _ ? . , . . i western members seems to be r emperor would attempt to1 ,,? .. . . tering around the Ksch and J er Germany after the signing' . , , i bills, with the expectation that peace treaty were received re. rt. * * . will be consolidated. The Jonei by government officials here. , .. , has been referred to tlio public 1 leoame known after the dispatch r . ,, , .. committee, of which Senator S t of the escape of the crown , , . . , 1 is chairman, and he has appoint had been received * K | subcommittee of that committf shington. June 30.?The for- work W,th a ?u*?conimittee of Serman crown prince was commerce committee having in . . * v. r\ * i . the Jones bill. I by the Dutch government on land of Wieringen and if he pre-| "10 consolidation the ; his status as a soldier, the POrtl Of water power legislatiot >n of international law author- P00' *? a treasure, which. I iere is that the Netherlands,"1*' Si,,ll,> ils was approved by nment may be held accountable Kress at the last session, will e associated powers for his cs- ^e Indorsed by Secretaries I I Houston and Maker, who con .vas explained the rules of war "10 inter-departmental water p leutrality require the govern-j eommittee. of any nation that affordsj The situation on water power n to a fugitive soldier to intern isiation a tthis stage reflects the or the period of the war and test between those waiting to d in this Instance that period op water powers, on one hand, t ieally had not elapsed. Offleiajs a law, under which they believe >ne effect of the escape un can -m ure investment of capital edly would be to cause the ati-i con ervation advocates. on the ios of Holland to rrnew pro- or. who nro contending for re in- to provont tho escape for lions to preserve tho interest d r emporor. government.. The hill which 1 nuao of tho bitterness mani- at tho last congress seemed to b< l?y tho extreme Socialist olo- Jsfaetory to both elements. against the former royal fam- ? ^ iftioials here wore somewhat 1'OliMKII I'ltKMIKIt l>K.\l m1 by tho action of the former, London. June 30.?Willian i prince. They assumed, how- Schreiner, premier of Cape Co that he either must have had from 1808 to 1900, and former encouragement from his commissioner for South Afrh Is in CJermany to believe that Kngland, died in T^ondon. He sver government survived the a brother of Olive Schreiner at crisis would refuse to sur- writer. I ?. l,f>* -- > -1 ? | 1-IUlLJ J L - - THE LANCASTE 1,500 poll tax executions. Many render him to the associated po 3 executions were against sol- for trial under the terms of and sailors, but they will be peac^ treaty should his name b >t from the payment of poll the prescribed list, or that a coi treet tax, according to the reso- etat was in contemplation invol . Since the possession of a poll the conservative elements and oil ceipt is necessary for voting in of the army who have strongl> >ns some question has been posed signing of the peace treai as to how soldiers are to get receipts. Attorney General New York, June 30.?The et has solved the difficulty by of former Crown Prince Fredi ; ine opinion inai county >> im.un ui un iiiitnv 1 mm v>t;iii irers should issue receipts to was an action to be expected. ac< rs and then mark across the ing to James W. Gerard, forn >r the receipt "rebated." This Uifited States ambassador to rotect the treasurer in his ac- many. Mr. Gerard said that pei i. familiar with German kultur Prussian ism had looked for : ' '"'I !"* paragraph from the 8Ufh mQVe fay onQ Qf the Hohe nore Sun of Saturday, June 21, lerns an account of the arrest and Ser,OU8 oompi,catlon8 are poS! lonment of a popular member Mf Qerard poJnted Qut a8 a r ' ColumbI" VoUce department: of the ex_crown prince.8 retur Idwell Jackson, a policeman h,8 country Any movement. Columbia. S. C.. went to jail for eyer fQ re8tQre th<? famUy Qf iys yesterday from United former German emperor to p court for attempting to take WQuld ,nevitably fall ln the em arts of whiskey with him when bt,jjevod arted back home Wednesday. .., haye a|way, con?dercd ,he ?a <>' Purchaains the It- o( , p|o, r,Mor? ,he to take into 'dry' territory." honIo|]ern dy?a,ty (rom the 1 newly appointed attendance ment the ex-kaiser and his son s. under the compulsory school tered Holland," .Mr. Gerard said lance law passed by tho last '8 doubtful whether /the rfx-ci dure, held a meeting in Rock|Pr'nce would dare lead a foi R NEWS. LANCASTER. 8. C wers i the ft ^ That ;'r. of July Suit f from He \ r up- N. BEFOKE making any oiH'o l)av it would bo AST suit. Icasr 1/..11 v i.i. i (iii >\ HH'ii i < >i i lie ( to feel out of place unless, hern latest stvie. / >3P11- * / IPK-1 H* L A lgll-/i ?(on, Mathyny Si rouse I unit- / (,,nK offer the hcsfof exclusive d and / :?9'a- everv gai'vnent is honestly t t he- * / line- terials, / Our line includes Palm lini/li goods. Let us help y th" do it todav ? will | enti-. hlchj dur-1 ?aoh-1 port. V W>. r: Lancaster ?a me mate "THE BEST FLA latna inter bill. ' = = an/1 > ??i???i ed a I 1 ? new TAKE LAST SHOT AT tonight, but ?Z.| OLI) "J. B." TONIGHT ?? 'Mo, ntro- nominally if scon- Wg Liquor Hovels Planned in Phi- United Stat* been t-ugo Saloons and Kestnurunts ttori After Midnight. FRENCH and' <;E0 ana , Chicago, June 30.?Many saloonron" keepers and proprietors of restau[enes ranjs w jiere liquor is sold, planned ' (>t' they. to keep their places open tonight Passage * ''"' long after midnight when wartime an(,s; prohibition goes into effect. They mootj eXpect to sell large quantities of 11- ? . ip/i n On Hoard quor to patrons up to midnight and ... .. to! ^Vashington 11 j allow them to remain as long as they ,h? ' thousand ri desire to consume it. ,. . hand . . dlers and a I Thousands of reservations have' . . . ! war brides ! bee nmade in hotels and restaurants' . ... .. dential shij ?up- for the celebration of the passing of . i . . .. . United Stati a ex-! Hquor and proprietors predicted a .. . ' diers who >etng revel which is expected to surpass . . . ..... .. ... ,.... L... K,,nrds ?' " ilium; inni uavt- umru iiuur uii .1 o? . If ..> . Hie Hotel still i Youth hve. All available waiters and bartend- . . married il 1 pose ors were put to work early in the day I .. 1 Paris, ower in anticipation of the biggest dav the ,n. . ' The rep 1 liquor trade has experienced. Morel 1 means for loir- than two-thirds of the counties of 1 . . I their nusbi con- Illinois have been dry for several; . . ' ashington evel-1 years under local option laws. _ 0 pet thev New York. June 30. Six thousand . and saloonkeepers, members of the I" 1111-! V oth- ed Liquor Dealers' association, w' 11 strlc- meet here this afternoon to detenu l P f the ine their final course in meetlnp war-l ailed time prohibition. Meanwhile thev 1171 sat- plan to "take a chance" and keep Wild ' open after midnight tonight for the sale of all kinds of drinks, including i ance, I. ! hiskey. ! 1 P.! Kfforts will he made, it Is said, to lonev Induce the attorney general of New: high York to proceed with an Injunction' ca in restraining the federal government was from enforcing the law. Hotels and lie , the restaurants, with few exceptions, are prepared for a big "wet" celebration .a, *.?. TUESDAY, JULY 1, 1919. / / ' nKn-e plans far celebrating Indcpcndwell UN^misider the necessity of a new la^/Cvill be niarrcctNmd you are going -you are newly and e<?oty>vclad in the ,rt Clothes i: Bros., Inc., Baltimore, Md. esigns in all fabrics, at the same time ailored from proved wear-giving ma Heach, mohairs, silks, sertres and softou to make a selection?and why not epartment Stores CE TO SHOP AFTER ALL.** = J many of them will limit ed they might get left behind. A to beer and light wines tearful Joint dispatch from the clock, the liquor which brides to President Wilson, however, i to make a Sahara of the led to the making o arrangements as. [ for their accommodation and they j are one of the hnppioRt novelt es of BRIDES ON I v?yaKe. which so far has been In iRGE WASHINGTON '"T' Z"'" """ "" Farewell messages were re oived by President Wilson from King Ition to Wilson Itcsults in George of England, King Alfomo of For Wives of lteturn- Spain and the Emperor of J ipan. lng Soldiers. Tho one from King George makes al lusion to "the American and Rrltish I the U. S. S. George people, brothers in arms, who will , June 30.?Several continue ever In peace." 'turning American sol- ? ? i score of pretty French $100 Reward, $100 are on hoard the Presi- The readers of this paper will bw , on tts vovul'p io tho' 10 learn i that the*, Is at least > on its voyage 10 mo one dreaded d|BLai,0 tha/ a,.fence ha# is. A number of the sol- been able to cur* In &ll/4ta ntu/es and momhort of the that ' catarrh- \Ca*srr/ being greatly were r. 01 Influenced by cofestltuhhinul conditions le Paris White House and, requires conatltuMenal /reatiuent. Hall's h.m.i.Minrtnrj Catarrh Medicine ( fasten Internally and de (.rillon. noadquart ra actl, thru the Hlooa du the Mucous 8urterlean delegation, were faces of the Systefa/ thereby destroylnic ., . the foundation of the disease, giving the> tiring their sojourn in patient strength bsAhut.Jliig up the con- . ) stlfutlon and nssl^lAg nature In doing Its | work. Tho pr.jflrl'-iora have ao much illations provided no faith In the cyTafvV powers of Hall's ,. , , . Catarrh Medli/tie tlb.f they offer One the brides to accompany Hundred !x.lli/a for I\n/ <aa? that It f ills ">? " Ib""r"1 " ? <*?* ,-ASSSUrB.i*S8r?SSW NSURANCE1 \ you want L\fe Insurance, Fire Insuror Sickness ^d Accident Insurance, J y D |; ??IMHMI? I A.yd! ELLISON s ItopnoNCnlH tlio IIcmI Coiupmii^N