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% i ? e \ VOLUME XXXIV. GERMANS WILL SIGN ~ WITHOUT A CONDITION Allies Refuse to Extend Any ^ Further Time For Them to raney assembly accepts after delay r Recurvation as to Responsibility and Trial of Ring Leaders Flatly Refused "Weimar, June 23?The national as-j scmbly this afternoon voted to sign the peace terms unconditionally, the j^uvuinmtMii, nuving scnuuuieu in over coming the opposition of those who insisted on two conditions. Sign by Thursday. Paris.?The signing- of the peace treaty is mui iiKuiy w iaKO jiloCG before Thursday, possibly not until Friday. This announcement was made by Premier Clemence&u and Secretary Dutasta. Germany is to sign unconditionally the peace treaty of the Allied and associated powers. Although the Germans had pledged that the treaty provisions acknowledged Germany's responsibility for the war und calling for the trial of ^Conner Emperor William for a ^supreme offense against morality and the sanctity of treaties" be strick en out, the will of the Allies that these remain in the document is to prevail. , Peremptorily Refused. Likewise, a request for an extension of the time allowed for acknowledgement by the Germans of their wi 11 in*-nr?r?f Allies' t.ormsc was peremptorily refused. {After having promised to meet the Allied demands, the spirit of recalcitrancy apparently prevailed for a time in the new government of Hcrr Bauer, but this seemingly later was overcome and now everything points to the signing of the treaty at Versailles during the present week. Sign by Thursday. An indication that the peace congress will not defer much later than Thursday a meeting with the German plenipotentiaries for final action is obtained from a report from Paris that the steamer George Washington, oifc^hich President Wilson, has trave&v to and from France, has been ordered put in readiness to sail Thursday. The report, however, does not assert that the steamer will sail on that date. Pled to the Last. In their pleas the Germans continued to the last to declare that the conditions imposed were impossible of fulfillment and to make reservations declining responsibility should Germany be unable to meet the rej|quirements of the Allies. It is assert red in Paris that, notwithstanding the ' fall of the Italian cabinet headed by 1 Premier Orlando, the Italian peace delegates now in the French capital have .keen authorized to sign the peace (treaty. v 0 * FROM OVERSEAS. The Wild Cat Division from overseas arrived at Camp Jackson last Sunday morning. Among them, according to the published list, were .the following Horryites: t^JPurman Marion Hughes, of Gali vants Ferry. Dr. Jas. A. Norton, of Conway. Frank James Oliver, of uonway. o RAISING FINE COTTON. Anions the finest cotton crops ir Dor Bluff Township is the twelv acre crfcp of Mr. H. C. Cannon. H< had an open cotton blossom on Jun?' 2.'lrd and brought one to the Hcrai. office last Tuesday morning. Mr 1 Cannon is a well known land Survey * ?to NEW WATERWAY TO GEORGETOWN Survey of Route for Inland Connection Has Been Completed. (Evening Post) I t1 he survey ot a new water con- j nection between Charleston and j Georgetown, to extend six or eight miles inland from the marsh lands j along the coast, says the Columbia ' Kccord has just been completed, according to W. O. Whitescarver, United States engineer, in charge of river and harbor work for this state,1 formerly a resident of Columbia, but now living in Georgetown, who is spending the day in the city. The new survey was made at the direction of congress, but it is the initial stage of what will some day probably be a navigable water way between the two coast cities of this state, and which will open up a rich agricultural and timber section, now almost inaccessible. The new water way will take in several streams along the coast, connected by a few miles 01 canal. "Wando river, running north from Charleston will be connected according to the survey, by canal and Wambaw creek, which is a branch of the Santee river and through the San tee Georgetown will be reached. This project, if the government carries it out will mean a great deal for the coastal region between Charleston and Georgetown and will open up a territory hertol'ore cut off. McClellanville is the nearest town to tins new proposed waterway. Mr. Whitcscarver states that while the project has just gotten beyond the examination stage, the plan is for the opening up of this waterway. Mr. Whitcscarver, who is in charge of all navigable inland waters for this state, as United States engineer, had his office in Columbia for many years, and a few months ago he was transferred to Georgetown. He states that he likes the coastal city and states that it is man ifesting marks of progress, Mr. Whitescarver paid a high tribute to the position in Georgetown of Colonel Holmes B. Springs, recently of the Thirtieth division. Colonel Springs is head of the Chamber of Commerce of Georgetown, which is do'ng much for the city. The government engineers are also making another survey of a et>astal waterway, this being the headwaters of the Waccamaw river, above Conway. Mr. Whitescarver states that he does not know what the government's idea is in this, but it is supposed to be a plan to connect <aar?4-V\ flin OQ Y I/IIC VV Utt'clIIiaw YV ll/li i/iit: v/a|/u *. v w.? river and thus develop the coastal section of southeastern North Carolina. Mr. Whitescarver goes to Lake Waccamaw and from there he makes , a surveying trip down the river in a , canoe. Mr. Whitescarver states that the I government has made an appropriation of $50,000 for the development o.! the Congaree river between here , and Georgetown and while he believ, es the river will again be opened lc , navigation, still he does not expect I anything to be done right away. Na, tional and world conditions, especially with regard to shipping, will have a great deal to do with the prospects for Columbia's water conncictior with the sea, said Mr. Whitescarver. m> GERMANS ALSO SANK REMNANT OF NAVY Weimar, Sunday. ? The German warships which were not surrendered to the Allies and which have beer anchored off Kiel, Wilhelmshaver and other points, have been sunk bi German sailors manning them, ac1 cording to a report received her< - from a reliable authority. ; According to the reports then % were twelve German war vessels, bei sides destroyers, which were in Gor man waters, not having been turnet - over to the Kntcnte under the ar mistice provisions. Wymx CONWAY, S. C., THURSDAY, DISORDERLY CASE IN MAGISTRATE COURT Magistrate W. H. Chestnut held a pielimmary hearing last Monday morning in the case of The State vs. J. A. Prince, Forney Prince and E. L. Ward under a Warrant sworn out by J. C. Bell, charging the defendant with having committed disorderly conduct upon the public road between Wampee and Hand S. C., and with an assault with intent to kill by shooting a bullet through the top of the prosecutor's automobile. The disorderly conduct was triable by the Magistrate hut the other charge was beyond his jurisdiction, and he could only hold a preliminl ary investigation of the case for assault with intent to kill. The Slate j failed to develop testimony to show I that the defendants shot the auto uiurr u.,4- 4.1. i 4.1...4. i mwmme uut mere was evmeiiee mat tho three defendants, or at least one of them, had fired a pistol from the buggy that night from which they were riding and which would be disorderly conduct under the Statute and punishable if proved. The Magistrate dismissed the charge with intent to kill but held the defendants fo" disorderly conduct and immediately after that the defendants pleaded guilty and were fined by the Magistrate and the fines paid. The automobile was brought to the Courthouse and the Magistrate examined the signs in the top which the prosecutor claims he thought were made by the bullet which went through both sides of the top, as he explained. "WAS CYCLOPS LOST" IS QUESTION STILL Was the Cyclops, disappearing as completely as ever phantom ship did, diverted from her course after she left a South American port in the spring of 1918, and by treachery carried into a German port? The southern seas were scoured :n a vain search for the Cyclops after her strange and as yet unaccounted for disappearance. More than a year has passed, and until now nothing has been heard. As a voice from the grave comes the message of a South Carolinian, a seaman aboard the Cyclops. Otis Ramsey of Graniteville had been given up for lost. Family and friends mourned him as dead after the navy department abandoned the search for the Cyclops. The general J belief was that the vessel had been caught in a sudden tropical storm f 1 1 ,1 ...li-U ..11 ? 1 1 i cuui wuui/ uuwn wiui uii ctuuuru. tiu I a telegram has been received at Ciian.'teville by Otis Ramsey's mother. The message contained only a few words. He had landed in Am1 erica, the son told his mother, was safe, and on his way home. There was something in the message which intimated that the Cyclops had been taken into a Geirnan port. The captain of the Cyclops was a naturalized German, and after the strange disappearance of the vessel suspicions arose that there had been foid play. The captain's wife was watched for a long time. The mystery of the Cyclops has never been explained. Perhaps Otis Ramsey, when he comes home, can explain it. Perhaps he will have a thrilling story to tell. : ALL QWTTLONT MEXICAN BORDER Fabens, Texas?Reports from Am' erican outposts here showed everything quiet along the line and no Villa activities had been noticed on "the island" or near "Guadalupe where l seventy Villa men were seen late yes terday. The camp fires of the Villa i band could be seen all night. As soon l as the Villa bandits was reported 1 additional troops were sent, here from - Fort Bliss by motor trucks and were 5 put into positions along the river to repel any possible invasion. 5 An aii-plane patrol of the border - has been established by Major Tobin, - commander of the eleventh acre 1 squadron of DcHaviland bombing - planes which flew here from Fort Sam Houston. N JUNE 26, 1919. PICNIC AT POPLAR BRINGS ENJOYMENT On last Saturday, June 21, there was a children's day and picnic at Poplar Methodist Church. A very interesting program was rendered by the little children and young folks. After the program the pastor, Rev. Elwell, made a short but impressive talk, also Rev. S. C. Morris, of Horry, was present and made an eloquent address. About one o'clock dinner was spread on the ground. There was plenty of good dinner free for everyone and more than could be eaten. While dinner was being served several of the good women prepared ti box full of delicious food and sent it to a sick lady in the community who was unable to attdhd the picnic. The crowd was large, the weather pleasant, the program good. No misbehavior or disorderly conduct in any way. Everything and everyone just as quiet and peaceful as could be and not a single thing to mar tin? pleasure and happiness of anyone present. The Superintendent, committee and Sunday School did everything nr?s;ihlo to Hio <lnv rtlwisnnt J" ? ? I for old and young, andvlong to be; remembered. ;Wje thank you all for coming* and for your good behavior, and hope to meet again. M. 0. Anderson, Superitendent. WAMPEE PREPARING JULYTCLEBRATION Warn pee, June 20.?Preparations for a Dig Fourth of July Celebration are under way at this place. The celebration will be under the auspices of the Baptist Young People's Union of Wampee Baptist church, Rev. G. C. Hedgepeth, pastor. The TT A T - i l r . nun. a. u. oetnea, iormer ljieutenant Governor of South Carolina will bo the principal speaker. Mr. Bethea will speak in the morning and those wishing to hoar him will have to come early. People are expected to attend this patriotic i*ally from every section of Horry County. There will be no free dinner and those attending the picnic are requested to bring lunches. A special program that will attract attention generally is being worked out and will be rendered in the afternoon. Beach parties will leave for Cherry Grove and Windy Hill about four o'clock in the afternoon. o FROM GASQUE FARM. The Herald this week received two open cotton blossoms from the farm AT.. ? T? r* ....? r< ? |\/i m i . n. i . uusquv nrui v^uiiwiiy from the fine looking1 crop being laised on this farm by W. D. Smith. These blooms were sent to the Herald office last Monday morning and we presume that they were open that day as the communication did not state when they were open in the crop. PRESIDENT WILSON RETURNSTHIS WEEK Washington.?President Wilson cab lo?l Secretary Tumulty that he expects to leave on his homeward journey Wednesday or Thursday. I The President should make the return trip within a week and imme/!?? f/>! \r nTfnv Viic "ivi'itrfil Kni'n Vir? \irill VIII* VVljr ULVUI ilio U1IIVUI IIVA V IIV/ TT MI personally present the peace treaty to the senate for ratification. After ho clears his desk of accumulated work he will make a "swing around I the circle," speaking in support of the treaty and the league of nations ' covenant. , The women in the presidential ' party, in addition to Mrs. Wilson, will 1 include Miss Margaret Wilson and Mrs. John W. Davis, wife of the American ambassador in London. 1 One company of the guard of hon1 or at the President's residence will remain in Paris until the peace negotiations with the other enemy cjun tiies arc concluded. tald. LIQUOR PERMITS STOP AFTER 30TH Assistant Atty. General Rules on Federal Statute?Bond or Affidavit Necessary That the issuing of liquor permits under the quart-a-month law should be discontinued after June 30, bpcause of the fact that the federal piohibitoin law will not allow the delivery of liquor shipments, without the giving of bond or the submitting ot affidavits where the spirits are intended for sacramental purposes, is an opinion rendered by Assistant Attorney General Morris j Lumpkin, in reply to a query from J. G. Davis, probate judge of Dillon county. } The assistant attorney general bases his opinion, he says, on a statement of the commissioner of internal revenue, at Washington, to the effect that alcoholic beverages can be had on> for non-beverage purposes and I then only on giving permit or bond. j and that such spirits can be had for I sacramental purposes only on the furnishing- of proper affidavit. The commissioner of internal revenue has written a letter to the attorney general's office here, in which he says that "the only method by which pa 1 ties may procure non-beverage wines is by obtaining permit and giving bond, or in the case of wines intended for # sacramental purposes, 'by filing the requisite affidavit. Since it is impracticable to determine the exact purpose of use when taken internally except in the case of wines for sacramental purposes, 1 the law doerf not contemplate that I distilled spirits or wines be sold for ; non-beverage or medicinal purposes foi internal use as such on physician's prescription or otherwise." j The assistant attorney general in his opinion states that he has examined a copy of the law governing the sale and use of distilled spirits and wines for other than beverage purposes after June 110, and he finds "no provision whatever allowing an individual the privilege of securing any alcoholic liquors for medicinal or other personal use." i The assistant attorney general's opinion closes with the following: I "You are therefore advised that it is ' the opinion of this office that after June 30 the issuing of liquor permits , should be discontinued, as it is be lioved that no delivery can be made under the federal law." This question has been asked in every county of the state during1 recent weeks, and the opinion of the attorney general's office has been awaited with interest. GERMAN SAILORS WIPE OUT FLEET ,London.?The German officers and sailors forming the complements of the German ships interned at Scapn Flow sank most of their fleet today, All the big ships, the battleships an i battle cruisers, excepting the Baden, and numerous smaller craft were sunk, while others went ashore in a half sunken condition. [Eighteen destroyers were beached by tugs; four are still afloat, while the remainder went under. The wholesale sinking of the German ships, which were surrendered under the terms of the armistice, was carefully arranged by officers and crews. All exnlosives had been re moveu, a no uiureiuiC; tliG only incnm.' i of destroying the fleet was by opening the seacocks. The ships went down slowly with the German flag, which the crews had hoisted, showing at the mastheads. (The crews, composed entirely ol Germans, under the terms of the arm istice, which did not permit of British guards aboard, took to the boat* when the vessels began to settle While making for the shore the boats were challenged and called upon t< surrender. Some of them ignore: i j the summons and were fired upon, t few casualties resulting. v rvV NO. 10. RECRUITS WANTED FOR BORDER ARMY Baker Authorizes Enlistment of 26,450 Men for the Service VILLA WILL NOT MAKE REPRISALS Says Americans in Interior of Mexico Won't Be Molested. Washington.?Announcement was made today that Secretary Baker had authorized the roernitimr - v#? "ur 450 men for service on the Mexican bolder. They will replace men now eligible for discharge. 'Men will be en,;sted for the follow ing arms and corps not to exceed the numbers indicated: Infantry (white) 8.000; infantry (negro) 2,000; cavairy 10,000; fieid artilery 2,000; engineers 800; medical corps 1,200; ordnance 150; signal corp 800; air service 500 and quartermaster corps 1,500. No Reprisals Says Villa. El Paso, Texas.?Villa will make no reprisals upon men back from the border Sunday night, a courier from Villa's camp near Villa Ahumad.'i who arrived here last night on an important mission, declared. Protective Measures. El Paso, Texas.?With Mexican federal troops moving to a number of districts where Americans are at work in Mexico and with local offi vi ill n U1 wwill JSUICS lUKHlg U niOTC optimistic view of the situation, as a result of announcements from Washington that the Mexican federal government would act to protect Americans from any possible violence, the situation on the border appeared more quiet today than for some time past. Five hundred Mexican federal troops started yesterday to protect the American Mormon colonies near Casas Grandes. Scattering bands of Villa men have been reported from various points along the border but little importance is attached to their appearance as it is thought they are merely stragglers. FEARSEXPRESSEOFORAMERICANS (El Paso.?Uneasiness for the safe' ty of American citizens in Northern Mexico was felt here tonight. Because of the expedition by the United I States troops into Mexico Sunday night to disperse Villa's forces at? tacking Jaurez, it is feared Villa and , his men will attempt reprisals on I American persons and property in , the north of Mexico. Mormon officials here and in Jau, rez were much concerned over rej ports that Villa was heading toward Casas Grandes, Chihuahua. This is near the Mormon colony of Colonia j Dublan, where many Morman families live. | Several American mining com. ponies have ordered their American I employees to leave for the border as soon as possible. Other companies 1 i i ii - A , ordered tliCrl! IH ?n rn 'finrpnIrate in the larger towns until Villa's < attitude towards Americans is defi. nitely known. Two thousand Yaqui | Indians have been *ent to Parral to j reinforce that town and after this information was received here scveri al large mining companies decided to have their men remain in Parral for s the present. Reports brought from Juarez that ; the feeling among the Mexicans was > bitter toward the Americans were 1 denied by American consul Edward i A. Dow, who said they had been cour teously treated.