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*AOK MOHT COLOMBIAN ?. | PA<T ORIGIN! .Grew Out Of Chargs That! U. S. Wronged Her in Panama Affair. The Colombian teaty passed b\ the Senate gre . out of the cliarg? that the Unit.cl .State ha* wronged Colombia in the part* ' , Panama. H wa.* or,.:1 '.hint; It;. a frequence of man); coanecieu \yivi\ the building <*f the Panama. cai I. ane what was charaeieri.7i<J(! (>.v it. opponent ''tho! takinft" o; th^ istlimuby Theodore Roosevelt while Can. . gres.s debated." Briefly stated, these who urg ratification, of the treat. cha*vrv. that when Panama revolted ;r??.,i Colombian rule, American nava? forces prevented Colombia from re covering her lost territory. Those who opposed ratification of the treaty charged that Colombia had long1 been engaged in lying to "hold up" the Unit hi States for a large sum of money lor a canal route; that Panama, once an independent state, revolted fror.: Colombian rule for just cause and thai the presence of American naval forces had nothing to do nn-:t'" the failure of CoiomMa to ionPanama back into her state. Charge* Made I- short, it was charged that the United States winked or con.lived at the Panama revolution t<? jret the canal zone. This chargwas denied with equal vig >r. The treaty was at first negotiated expressed "the regret" of the United States . Later the treaty wa* redrawn to merely pay $25,000,000 to Colombia. It was argued by the treaty opponents that the payment of $25,000,000 was in itself an ad-, mission that the United States had wronged Colombia. .In the wrangle which has lasted over many years few facts seem to bo uncontroverted. It does seem undisputed, however, that President Kooseveit, acting under authority of a law fathered by the late Senator Spooner, of Wisconsin, negotiated a treaty with Colombia by which the rights of the old French Canal company to build the oana' wit'"1 \ a cash payment of $110,000,000 and an annual payment of $250,000. The treaty was ratified by the United States senate. /* ut the Colombian senate refused to accept it. The mnt.ivox which were said to have actuated the Colombian senate in it^ refusal furnished the ground work for some of the charges againsf Colombia by the opponents of the present treaty. DoLesseps, the French cana' builder, had spent millions of dollars aiul thousands of lives in unsuccessful efforts to build the cana' and the project was the world's dream for at least two centuries. On November 8, 1903, Panama revolted and set itself up as an independent state. A small Ameiican naval force, less than fifty men, the record says, was landed to protect Americans. Ten days later the United States recognized Panama as an independent state, guaranteed her independence, and later made the treaty by which the1 canal 7a.ne was cedcd to the United State.? a: d the cana' wa? built. Colombia's Claim C'.!ombia claimed that accord in'? to the terms or the American treaty of 1846 with New Granada, to which Colombia succeeded, the United States was bound to maintain the sovereignty of Colombia over Pa-iama and to preserve neutrality in the Panamanian revolt. About these points the dispute has raged for more than s'vt^en years. Back of it all was the implication that the United State* i. ~: i i j i . , , unuiuc* I * cose up IP.C cantl' barpain with Colombia, "arranged" the Panama revolution in some way und put the deal through with Panama. The treaty opponents contended that the ratification of the present treaty would sustain those contentions which they denied and place a stain on the memory of President Roosevet. The strange shifts that often oc?cut in poliical tides find an illustration in the history of the treaty. It was negotiated at the instance ot "William Jennings Bryan, a Democratic secretary of state, submitted by a Democratic minority, recommended for ratification by a Repubfcan President, Warren G. Harding, -and urged by leaders of a Senate prepondrantly Republican. The j treaty as finally drawn, however, differs from that signed, at Bogota on April G, 1914, and placed bet. ii. n i - i joiv uie Dcnaii' i>y rresvtent Wilton, on Juno lfi, 1014, the principal change being tho elimination f a paragraph whereby the United States would have expressed its rorret to Colombia for the loss of Panama. Purpose of Treaty Tho purpose of the treaty as ex pressed in its preamble is "to rest ore the covdial friendship tha* formerly characterized the relations between the two counties and also to define and regulate their right;? .and interests in resnect of tho in * tor-oceanic canal which tho government of the United States has con Ftructed across tho Isthmus of Panama." Article 1 provides that the treatment accorded citizens and products of Colombia in transportation through the Panama Canal and over the Panama Railway shall be oqua! to that given citizens anc -products of the United States. Article 2 obligates the Unitec States to pay to Colombia $25,000, 000 gold, $5,000,000 within si> months after the exchange of rati fixations and $5,000,000 annually foi .four years. Article ft obligates Colombia t.< rccogfnize Panama as an independent State, defines the boundary between Colombia and Panama, and obligates the United States to use its good offices to obtain the estabishment of diplomatic relations between Colombia and Panama and to bring about the adjustment oi (iuestions of pecuniary liability between these two countries. 'I he concluding article provides for the exchange of unifications in Hogota, ihe Colombian capital, "as ' soon a* may be possible." BURGESS ITEMS! The Co'Mns CrecK- School'Came fco a close Friday, April !V.\ after a vary successful term, targht by Mis { ticneviev Willcox, o.' Muriels Inlet, S. C< This was the second term t usght by Miss Willcox at this place and we must say she deserves very i U'ch credit for the work she has accomplished while here. We also wish her much success in her future wo*k. There was no prepared entertainment gotten up for the closing day, but a few of the parents and friends gathered at the .school house and were highly entertained by the teacher and pupils. There was a fine exhibit of school work, including, spelling blanks, composition, map drawing, etc. 1 Lucy Yereen, sixth grade, won the, nrize for the best spelling blank. | Horace Hurgess, second grade won! the prize for the best writing. Then there were two of ICugene Field's poems recited by Gordon Cox , and Franz Ludlam. Gordon Cox won the prize foi the best speaker but both boys deserve credit for their ef- { forts. There were three prizes offered for three different spoiling1 matches. Walter Ludlam won in the 1st and j 2nd grade match. Kelly Jones won in the 3rd grade match. Then the ?whole school was used ! in a match, girls against boys. Tennessee Smith, 4th grade spelled them j all down and won the prJ,/.e in this! match. The school and 'riends adjourned then until the next morning. At 10:00 o'clock we .ill met a the "Hermitage," which is Miss Willcox's home, one of the most delightful j places at Murrels Inlet. Here we were again highly entertained by Miss Willcox and her mother. Following are some of the features of the day: First, we went to the water edge and were engaged in kite sailing. Next, back to the house and were entertained by music on the- Victl ola. By this time the bountiful supply of fish, furnished by Mr. Glasscock, of Brookgroen, S. C., was ready to be served. We all assembled on the the lawn, where tables had been arranged under a beautiful oak, just hanging with moss. This was a lovely dining room, with grey ceiling and green carpet, which was all nut urn's own handiwork. On the tables were spread all kinds 'of good things to eat, which was very much enjoyed, and especially the fish. We then .just lounged about as we pleased for an hour or so, and then we were served with ice cream. About an "hour before the golden sun descended behind the western hills, we all took our departure for home, after spending a very pleasant day and one t'mt will long be *en?enbered by tlv? Collin-? Creek school und parents. .?One Present. I EX( IXLENT HAY RIGHTLY CURED If cut at thn right stage of growth. ; pr; p -r'y handled, cowpeas make \;cellent hay of high feeding value. I Bureau of Plant Industry of the United States Department of Agriculture shows in Farmer"' Bulletin 11 f>3, issued recently, that this hay is as valuable as that from other leguminous crops, and is relished by all farm animals. Throughout me ouumciu ? cowpea hay has been extensively used and is the main dependence for hay >r? the plantations. Well-cured cowpea hay has proved satisfactory foi stock and for beef or milk production, and has given good results when fed to poultry, hogs and sheep. It is said to be better suited for feeding cows than horses. Partly on this account and partly because of the difficult" often experienced in properly curing '.he large growth of succulent vines and its corsenes and unevenness it quality, cowpea hay has little standing in the city markets. When it be f ines generally recognized that thu hay is a source of protein which car raised on the farm, the quantity of high-priced concentrated feeds pur based for young animals or dair,-. cows will bo very materially reduced. As a ru!o, cowpeas should not be ~ut for hay before the pods beirin U ?nm vwllow. The best uualitv is pro luced and the hay cures most res?dil.\ if the vines are cut when most of the pods are full grown and a large number of them arc mature. If cut bo<*ore this stage the vines are watery 'ind difficult to cure, while if left too late before cutting there will be a* unnecessary loss of leaves in handl'ng and the stems will be tough and '.voody. Copies of Farmers' Bulletin 115M containing information as to th<? prep iration of cowpeas for various uses, may be had upon request of the United States Department of Agriculture Washington, D. C. o MT. LEON SCHOOL. The commencement exercises at I the Mt. Leon School will come off on the evening of the Oth and 7th of 1 May. A very interesting program is bec ?ng prepared for the occasion. - Several very fine dialogues, recitai tions and musical renderings are being prepared. They will have a > string band to help the cause along oj "' J*|.y\Tw , t rHE HOEEY HKRALIX COhW B MAKE YOUR DRE | We beg to announce I materials, and si2:es from svles and fashions, and < Remember, t TH INDEPENDENT OF COUNTY AGT. Works With Them but is Assistant State Veterinarian. The Herald had a news item in its columns recently which is found to! have done some injustice to Mr. W. I). McCormack. Mr. McCormack is Assistant State Veterinarian, while according to the news article in The Herald, he had been sent here to work under Demonstration Agent Mr. W. O. Davis. Mr. McCormick works independently of any of the Demonstration Agents, although, of course, he he may be situated . He is supposed to 1)0 sent by the State Veterinarian t'> the most important place in the works with the men and county where State, at any time, and it was decided that in Horry county would be found lIio groat or opportuit.y for the exercise of Mr. McCormack's work now. Last wcolc there was an outbreak of hog cholera reported at Murrells Inlet iii the herd of Mrs. Vereen, all of the hogs which had taken it had died, but she had six left when Mr. McCormick got there and vaccinated them. There were no further deaths among the hogs . He vaccinated seventy-five head of hogs belonging to the following farmers: J. F. Vereen, B. H. Vereen, R. B. Watts, T .G. Owens and Mrs. Vereen. o HOME CONCERN IS PROGRESSING Peoples Building & Loan Association Increases Capital Stock. The annual meeting of the Peoples Building & Loan Association of Conway was held at the office of the Peoples National Hank Thursday, April 14th, 1921. This meeting had several features of interest to the public. This organization has been operating in Conway for several years, starting in 1014 with a small subscribed capital of ?27,300. It has grown in spite of the period of the war and uncertain ty to the healthy size of $120,000 subscribed capital. The stockholders therefore unanimously voted to inoi noun,! (Kn /"iriitnl t n $9.ri0 000 V/i \ an* j vii* vt?i ??v"vi? v?* v jw vr */ The work of the Association waf reviewed in detail. It was fouwl that the original $27,300 stork would nature'August 1st, 1921. This casl will come in at a good time, eacl stockholder being paid the amount o1 stockholdings in cash. It was als< found that more than forty homes had been provided for members o the Association during the time th< Association has been in operation Members .'ire finding this the easies and best way to build homes. Investing members find that it i as good investment as can be foun< for the (man who wants to save i little each month. Though building and loan associa tions are avowedly for people ?o moderate means, the aggregate o their operations run 'into ver; | large figures. The reason for th | success is -not far to seek. In th first place they are strictly cc I AY, 8. C., APRIL 28, 1921. HE QVAI % AMS COME TRUE abo 1 t>i iKi m Ki\.'Ci 111 lu me; j'ui^uc incii j?.i i 36 to 46, and ave offering a'ere made especially lor this IDE PRICES BUN FRO his offer is for two weeks on! E QUAL CONWA mmobbx operative societies. They 'are selfcontained institutions. Members are not only in tho position of savings banks depositors hut they assume the functions of directors and personally lend the accumulations of thoir own ; savings. Lenders and borrowers j have a background of acquaintanceship. Experience has perfected tho organization, rules, policies and Some 1 I ^ 5 , Z Here are authenti* tj! show you just how m; 5j since January 1, 1921 j! in the United States. \\ JANUA U FEBKIJ j; MARCH j! }> Total P I j! showing the actual sa j| duction by 80,957 ca i\ April requisitions j! and the estimated Ap |[ bined calls for only t\ These facts clear , j! ing much faster than 1 |j the dealers' limited s 4! more customers wonlrl I J[ be only a matter of v | j! vent anything like pre [ \\ If you would be j < j[ it, you should place 3 !| a card.. 'I ?si r i| r U Authorized Ford De >i ? j e! J j ,ITY SHOl % ut your NEW SUMMER I st received a new shipment o them at special prices. Thcs store. Ill $13.7510 $25.00ly. A cordial welcome aw _ITY SH iY, S. C. ? i i . i ,i methods. While the association cannot immediately solve /the problem of the housing famine that exists, each member is helping to solve it and each new home built makes for progress in, the town and community. The following directors were elected for the ensuing year: A. VV. Barrfctt, W. H. Winburn, J. T. jMishoe, D. A. Spivey, i Paul Quattle FACTS / z figures from the Ford factc any Ford car and trucks have I, and how many have been s \ P< Produced Reta RY 29,883 ARY 35,305 n. i u<ua \J 1 roduction 127,074 Total Retail Sal les for the first three months rs and trucks! already specify 107,719 add >ril output of the factory and )0,000! ly show that the demand for manufacturing facilities to pro< tocks, which are now being r 11 i 11 i . i nave oeen compellea 10 wait veeks, therefore, until a big su >mpt deliveries. sure of having your Ford car c your order now. Don't delay I. Lo BUC aler ? x HQf *" ' I P CONWAY, S. C. I * FASHION DRESSES , f Ladies' Dresses in all g e chesses are of the latest | aits you at 8 IOP baum, Ij. I). MagTath, C. J. Epps, A. E. Goldfinch, and Jno. E. Watson. These men represent practically every business interest in the community. The officers elected are as follows: D. A; Spivey, president; A. W. Barrett, vice president; E. S. C. Baker, attorney; A. E. Goldfinch, Secretary and treasurer. j: U>out I I f ,| )ry at Detroit. They 1 been built each month Jj iold to retail customers, % I Blivered to * * \ il Customers J| 57,208 ! [ 63,603 \ i 87,221 J[ les 208,032 J* !j of 1921 exceeded pro- |[ ' i itional cars and trucks jj assembly plants com- !| i Ford Products is grow- Jj luce and were it not for ! j apidly depleted, many jj for their cars. It will j| rplus of orders will pre- jj >r truck when you want |j . Phone us or drop us ![ :k .j Conway, S. C. j| j! <!