Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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m, * '' \ L *t ' IS INTERESTING HOW FArj MAY THE PRESIDENT —OO-TIT-gACKING DEMATIP'FOR " TOBAGGO SALES IN TREATY ACCEPTANCE. THERE ARE SEVERAL OPTIONS laughing Suggestion Made that Lodge and Knox be Appointed to Assist in Negotiating New Treaty. J Washington.—How far President Wilson may go in his fight for un qualified senate acceptance of the peace treaty is a subject of increas ing speculation in official and diplo matic circles. Summed up, these discussions con template that he might take up the question of changes in the treaty hy diplomatic correspondence; return to Paris and ask that the peace confer ence Tih ffeirsemBTSd toT~hegcFtiaTTSh of a new treaty; send a new delega tion to reopen negotiations; or pocket the treaty and refuse to proceed fur ther unless the senate recede from its^ position. The possibility of Mr. Wilson’s re turn to Paris to straighten out the points raised by any senate qualifi cations is one which some senators say would be entirely in line with his course thus far in the peace settle ment. To send an entirely new set of peace delegates also would be admittedly withM the President’s power, and in thatjPbonnection republican senators frequently have mentioned Senator Hitchcock’s statement that the Presi dent laughingly suggested Senators Lodge and Knox as possible selections to negotiate a new treaty should the present one be amended. That tho President might permit the negotiations to stand in a dead lock by declining to take up with other governments any changes sug gested by the senate involves perhaps the most interesting possibilities of all HEMINGWAY HAS BIGGEST DAY !N‘''THTPTrraTUHV" UF TOWN'S TOBACCO MARKET. * PRICE FAIRLT SATISFACTORY Lifting ef Embargo Has Caused Sales At All the Warehouses to Reach Enormous Proportions. Hemingway.—This town has had the biggest day in the history Of tobacco market There are four big ware houses. 80 by 200 feet and one still larger and all were crowded, so much so that tobacco had to be unloaded out of doors and trucked in. .-Sales began early and continued, JLj/u dark and were not then complete. Over 300,000 pounds was soKfT Tobacco still continued to come in for sales. Prices foFgood tobacco are"satTsfacrory. Mullins.—The Mullins tobacco mar* ket looked like old times when between 500,000 and 600,000 pounds of tobacco were sold with about 100,000 pounds left on the streets unabld^to get floor space in the warehouses. Tobacco was bringing an exceptionally good price with such a break o"n prices ranging from 18 to 80 per pound for good tobacco. v Johnsonville.—^-After having been closed for a number of days on ac count of conditions on the railroads, the tobacco market here has reopened and the three warehouses sold 227,000 pounds at almost undreamed of high prices. Good tobacco sold up to 82 cents per pound and even the trashy grades brought good prices. OBREGON CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT OF MEXICO. Spartanburg.—Samuel P. Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, has beet invited to address the convention of tbe South Carolina Federation of Labor which meets in Spartanburg for two days, September IS and 16. ' Habitual Constipation Cured in 14 to 21 Days „ -LAX-FOS WITH PEPSIN" is a specially- prepared Syrup Tonic-Laxative for Habitual Constipation. It relieves promptly but should be taken regularly for 14 to 21 days to induce regular addon. K Stimulates and Regulates. Very Pleasant to Take. 60c per bottle. People Read This Newspaper That’s why it would be ^ profitable for you to mit If yoa •want a job If yoa anuud to hire somebody If yoa evsnt to sett something If yoa eoant to Inry something If yoa want to rent yoof boas* If yoa want to sett yoor boost If yoa want to sett yoor farm If yoa want to boy property there is anything that yoa want the quickest and best way to supply that want is by placing an advertisement in this paper \ The results will surprise and please you Cleaning Gold Jewelry. When cleaning your gold jewelry you will add to the brilliance of the stones If you use warm suds made with yellow soap and warm water to which has been added ten drops of sal volatile. i&v. Mexico City.—General Alvaro Obre- gon, who is a candidate for the pres idency sent the following telegram to President Carranza: "Although I have plenty of confi dence that the government of which you are in charge will find most ade quate means of surmounting the dif ficult international s tuation through which we are now passing, I am proud to tell you that in the very remote contingency under which this situa tion might not reach a satisfactory conclusion, I would be happy to give my modest forces In helping onr government in any place that I might be used." PROFITEERS IN BRITAIN » ARE FACING ROCKY ROAD. \ London.—The British campaign to defeat profiteers received new impe tus when hundreds of people from the surrounding districts poured into Oxford to purchase from the street market organized by the trade and la bor councils. The stalls were be sieged for hours, and every class of purchaser was there. Prices were •^25= neatly &0 per cent below those in the ghomr.' All over Great Britain street ' •''mniwets fve being opened to fight- profiteers PREMIER NITTI URGES GREATER PRODUCTION Rome.—Premier Nitti issued ft proclamation addressed to all the pre fects, urging them to cary on a cam paign for greater production In the country, most frugal economy and the 1 prevention of strikes. "A majority of the public continue* to live as heretofore,’’ said the pre mier. "Besides there is a large part of the people who instead of work ing more intensely insist on working less and demanding greater compen sation." , * BYRNES THINKS RADICALS ARE TRYING TO STIR UP TROUBLE Gaffney.—Misses Hopkins and Wise, home demonstration agents for Cher okee county, are making a canvass of the. business concerns of Gaffney, to procure a number of prizes which they wish to award to the club girls of the county, who now number more .than. 150. Blackville.—Boll weevils were re ported on Preston Beck’s place, three- fourths of a mile from Mixson’s Sid ing. H. G. Boylston, county agent for Barnwell county,'was sent by the de partment to the farm and he reports that they are the genuine boll weevils. The weevils were found on about 20 acres, but the infestation is light so far. Greenville.—Orders for government food which is to be sold In acordance with government instructions were re ceived at the Greenville postoffice, but with the exception of one item, there was no rush to secure the goods. Rice was the only Item which was sbon taken up, only 1.100 pounds being as signed to Greenville and this to be sold in lots of 100 pounds. Washington.—(Special) — Erection fcf the federal government of a monu ment at Cow pens battle ground. Cher okee county. S. C., to commemorate the battle there on January 17. 1781, was proposed by a bill Jatroduced by Representative Stevenson. South Car olina. The 'measure would provide 230,000 for the monument. m /• Washington.—Representative James F. Byrnes, of South Carolina,'will ask lor an investigation of what he thinks is a movement to excite the negroes to revolution. He is sure that the I. W. W. and ether radical organizations are trying to stir up trouble in this country. He will ask the house to take action to bar from the mails a number of negro 'newspapers that carry'matter to incite riot or revo lution. ••YOUNGEST FLIER" IN AMERICA IS KILLED Laurens.—A plan is taking shape looking to the ^extension of the water and lighting system and the perma nent improvement of the streets in certain parts of the town. Bonds may be issned for the needed improve ment In fact the Chamber of Com- merce has a committee conferring with a committee of city council on the subject and a report on the matter may be made by the first of the month. y Bry. Tampa, Fla.—Sergeant-Pilot Chas. Copp. 17 years old. said to be the youngest flier in the United States stray aerial service, died at Carlstrom field, Arcadia, as the result of inju ries received when n’s machine fell. He regained consciousness for only a few mirutes following the accident Cupp’s home was in Tampa and he thts known as one of the best fliers St Carlstrom. Big Price for Farms. Anderson.—Of all of the big land dealt that have been made in this country, within the last few weeks the biggest was that of Pat Major, who states that he has sold his farm of more than 400 acr^s for approximate ly ll^O.OOO. This is one of the finest farms in Anderson county and has a handsome colonial hoqee on it. built by the late W. Quint Hammond. All of the buildings are well constructed and attractive. The place Is within five miles of the city. The name of the purchaser has not been given yit. Youngest Vice President Greenville.—Greeaville lists among her most snccessfu? business men. one who is probably the youngest direc tors of the Judson cotton mill com pany. Recently, Brown Mahon, aged 21 years, was elected vice prestdent; succeeding the late John M. Geer, who was one of the scuth’s foremost cot ton mill executives. Young Mahon has been with the Judson mill since his graduation from tbe oftf high school four years ago. His faithfulness tc his task won for Alas the confidence of his employsra. DEFLECTIONS tell one of two important stories—of antiquat* ed household methods or modern home-keeping efficiency.. The one means needless overtime and un- \ necessary labor. The other means tasks quickly and easily done--en- joyable work. Hoosier is the faithful help-mate of a miHion and a half housewives. It is the mixing center, the labor- saving machine that cuts cookery work to a minimum. ,You 4iL a* ease with 40 work-reducing inven tions and exclusive conveniences before you. Within easy reach are all needed utensils and supplies. Work becomes play, You should know the Hoosier intimately,/ how it would render valuable aid and make the kitchen more attractive. We will gladly demonstrate'every feature for you and show you the many Hoosier motfels. We invite every housewife to our Hoosier Je- % partment. A visit will be well worth while. Come. See the Hoosier. Note the moderate prices and convenient terms. Then decide. S. M. 8 E. H, Wilkes 8 Company LAURENS, SOUTH CAROLINA