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ii - .-jj - ' ' * . * " 'm ' " r . ? - . v : :VM$1 .... * - ; \ % v.;, Abbeville Press and Banner! -s; , __ ; ' : ' ? I - - . m?^gwmd. S2.00 Year. Tri-Weekly Abbeville, S. C., Friday, November 18,1921 Single Copies, Five Cents. 78th Year: M CHINA'S PROPOSALS GET ATTENTION FAR EASTERN COMMITTEE FUNCTIONING VIGOROUSLY, * ( ACCORDING TO BRITISH DELEGATES AMERICA WANTS v> : % OPEN DOOR, Washington, Nov. 17.?"Functioning vigorously" jvas the term Jised by the British delegates today \ in describing the activites of the". committee appointed by them to consider the proposals made by China yesterday at the meeting of the committee on Far Eastern questions. The subject of mandated islands is understood to be particularly subjected to a close study in view of a reference by Secretary Hughes yesterday to the matter in the course of his remarks opening the committee session naturally, the Australian and New Zealand members of the / British delegation interestd (in. this because of the suggestion in some quarters that Japan was preparing to offer to make concessions'* the direction t of opening to general trade withut discrimination the foridonrlc in t.ViP / UlCliy ucmmii umivu ... Pacific north of the equator allotted to her under the Versailles treaty, providing the British would do the same for those islands south of the equator which had fallen to their shar-e. j^aturally the American view. point is that the open door should . prevail for all of these islands. Hence the British concern ov.er the proposition. * Washington, Nov. 17.?The first ^ ^ meeting% of the technical committee < to which the armament program of the American delegation was referred yesterday adjourned at noon today , until tomorrow. Various phases of the American .plan were taken under i consideration by the individual ex- ^ perts for each power preparatory to further committee discussion later. With the American arms reduction , I proposal referred to a committee of naval advisers of the five erreat now - W _ J ers as he accepted fundamental policy on naval armaments, the Washington conference turned its attention today to the other big subject cf the meeting, the far eastern situation. Apparently none of the nations . was ready to present a comprehensive plan of settlement of the questions involved at the? outset and the delegations of all the nine interested powers seemed to have adopted a waiting attitude as they prepared to meet in executive session this morning, ?as a committee of the whole, to take up this phase qf the conference work. Meanwhile the work of preparing a report on the American proposal for reduction of naval armaments, involving consideration of the modi fications to be suggested by Great J Britain and Japan under the reservations. with which the plan was accepted by them in principle and in spirit, along with France and Italy, at the open session yesterday, will go forward in "the committee of five technical advisers appointed by thg delegations of the big five powers in their later executive session. With Theodore Roosevelt, assistant secretary of the navy, as chairman and IC^iCOCHiaiiVC VI W11V WAAAVVrV* WVM VVWJ others composing the committee are Admiral Beaty for Great Britain, Vice Admiral de Bon for France, Vice Admiral Acton for Italy and - Vice Admiral Kato for Japan. LEWIS COMES Teachers of County Meet Saturday In Court House* D. L. Lewis, rural school supervis or, is in Abbeville preparatory to the meeting tomorrow in the court house of the teachers of the county. He has been visiting the schools of the county and will be prepared in the course of his address tomorrow to give pertinent advice and criticism. KU KLUX COMING 10 ABBEVILLE? CIRCULAR DISTRIBUTED MYSTERIOUSLY INVITES MEMBERS TO JOIN ORGANIZATION SAME TO NATION AS GUN IS TO HOME. Is the Ku Klux Klan planning to organize a kleagle in Abbeville, or is there already a chapter of the organization here? This question is being asked by a.^umber of citizens who have read the type-written bulletins mysteriously distributed over town in the last few days. / The appeal for members is neatly prepared on plain white paper, and contains no name Or address. The sheets were found ' in stairways and store doors. * ' Following is the circular, which though not mentioning the name of the Ku Klux Klan specifically, is supposed to refer to that body: "A personal friend presented youy nahie as one worthy in a certain order and you will be, or have already been approached by a per-1 sonal friend regarding same. "You know what every hyphenated! citizen, shade of opinion and color of skin in this land is organized to advance its particular aims except real Americans, who seem content to leave their interests in the hands of the other fellow: The American Indian tried that. "If you want to affiliate with an nffraniTsi+inn that is sweeniner the country from coast to coast-^?one that is determined to preserve the Anglo-Saxon civilization bought and purified by the blood of Qiir forefathers; one that will create and preserve a wholesome regard for law and order, and forever keep the ship sf state in the hands of worthy Americans, let us hear from you. "This organization is to the Nation what a gun is to the home?not there for any 'particular' one, but for any disturber, and is entitled to and needs your support to render it more speedily operative, but- if you feel you cannot measure up to the manhood of your forefathers please remain quiet regarding this order, and to the world hereafter you know nothing of the existance of such an order; however, should your life, liberty, property, happiness, or country be imperiled, WE'LL DO." MRS. EUGENE STONE " - fix J ivirs. CiUgene oiune uicu <x\, ucl home near Abbeville Wednesday morning after an illness of about two weeks. Funeral services and interment were held at Mt. Bethel Thursday, conducted by the Rev. G. M. Telford. Mrs. Stone was about 30 years of age. She is survived by her husband and four small children of near this place, her father, Mr. Davis Branyon, four brothers, and two sisters, all of whom live in and around Honea Path. For several years she was a faithful member of Keowee Baptist church. She was a devoted wife and mother and was loved by all who knew her. NEW POLICEMAN J. A. Schroeder Takes Up Duties Saturday At a meeting of city council last night, J. A. Schroeder was elected policeman. He will go on duty tomorrow. Mr. Schroeder, until recently a resident of Abbeville, will give up his jab as policman in Columbia where he has been for sometime. He and his daughter, Miss Eleanor, TirV?n vrnriorl V?irv? in f!rfcliir*vVki? oKnilf. A TV AAV JXSUAV'V* 411111 111 VWlUlHUtW WVVWV v. imonth ago, will move back to Abbeville in a few days. COTTON MARKET With little trading in progress, the cotton market was quiet today at 17 1-2 cents. NEWBERRY CASE t BEFORE SENATE LITTLE PROGRESS MADE IN C CONSIDERATION. ? R EPUBLICANS FORCE BODY TO WORK OVER TIME BUT LITTLE IS ACCOMPLISHED. Washington, Nov. 17.?The senate ; took up the report of the privileges ti and election -committee today on the s< contest of Henry Ford against the t< seating of Truman H. Newberry (Re- f] publican) of Michigan, wno was nis f opponent in the 1918 election, and although the debate was at times heat- n ed and a night session was forced, E little progress was made toward a e vote. The debate was opened by.Chair- D man Spencer of the privilege and S( elections committee* who supported " the report of the majority calling for 1 the seating of Senatcfr Newberry, .P and in general defended the senatot !b and his 1918 campaign. In concluding his address Senator Spencer suggest^ e ed that Senator Pomerene (Demo- e crat) of Ohio, representing the min- ? ority views of the committee, pro- w deed with a statement, but the latter 0 declined, sayiftg that he was indis- tl posed and would not speak at the e night session. | As the night session wore on. s.< through quorum calls and a cross-fire I d' ! of political debate Senator Harrison | ^ (Democrat) of Mississippi, who previ- ^ | ouslyVrhad charged the Republicans with attempting to force through the d resolution for seating Mr. Newberry fj when the armament conference was ci occupying the publ'c attention, took| C the :.xr and began to read the ma- d jority and minority report. Senator e< Spenc:? and other Republicans de- a nied t>.at they were attempting to $ force tlie resolution through and said n they were ready to vote. But Mr. r< Harrison and Senators Walsh of a: Montana and $wanson 0f Virginia fi then began an attack in' which- they el accused the Republicans of seeking a m night srssion in revenge for the re- b fusal through the objection of Sena- r< tor Watson of Georgia earlier in the p day for a unanimous consent agree- n ment -to vote on the resolution Dec- ri ember 28. / d * r _ COUNTY MEETINGS ! 1 i LARGELY ATTENDED According to reports reaching Abbeville today- the meetings held at w five points in the tounty to .discuss tl farming under boll weevil." condi- H tions have been largely attended, rr Messrs. Winter and Watkins have 1 presented their, subject in a pleasing tl manner and have aroused much in- h terest. It is thought that the farmers V will benefit greatly by their talks, it especially that part which dealt with d increased production and how to get it. d The speakers were delighted with c the reception they received in the c county. They believe that other speakers should follow them with a g( presentation of other phases of ag- c riculture. which would be especially Si timely at this time. f, "V THOUGHT HIS SON WAS ti COON, KILLED IN TREE E c Baxley, Ga., Nov. 16.?Mistaking t Aaron, his 15 year old son, who had climbed a tree for a raccoon, Glenn Tomberlin, negro, shot and killed the boy, according to the story Tomberlin told officers. No arrest was made. i MARY LOUISE BETTER p a Little Mary Louise Benton, who has been desperately ill for several days was apparently better early this afternoon. It is thought that the P crisb has passed. tl :UI ANNOUNCED IN FREIGHT RATE HARGE ON FARM PRODUCTS REDUCED?BELIEVED THAT CHANGE WILL BE MADE WITHIN NEXT TEN DAYS?10 PER CENT LOWER New York, Nov. 16.?The Associa011 of Railway Executives, repre. ? J.' - r* /\ -i M J_ i 3 J J. J snung zujl rauroaas toaay aeciaea ) put into effect a 10 per cent reight rate reduction on all farm roducts, "as soon as possible." The. eduction, it was announced, would' ot apply to intrastate rates in New Ingland, but would affect freight ntering and leaving those states. Announcing the decision, Thomas leWitt Cuyler, president of the asDciation, stated that any reduction 1 such rates made sin<;e September , 1920, wre to be included in the 10 er cent, reduction and that it would e put into effect without waiting or a reduction in wages. The freight ate cut will apply throughout the ntire South except on traffic movlg wholly within New England. It ras expected that the new rate uld be effective within ten days as ae railroads, it was saiJ, have askd the interstate commerce comtission, through their general counsl, to authorize the change on ten ays' notice. The reduction will cost ie railroads about $55,000,000, it ras esumatea. "The railroads have already reuced freight rates substantially com the level established by the jmmission in August, 1920," Mr. Inyler's statement said. "The reactions already made are estimati as accurately as can be to involve loss of revenue at the rate of from L75,000,000 to " $200,000,000 anually. These reductions on many )ads represent a loss greater than ny corresponding saving realized "om reductions in wages already ffected. The railroads are furthertore, awaiting decisions of the Iaor board, which, it is hoped, will ;lieve the companies of the exense of many onerous and unecoomical working conditions. The lilroads are not in a financial conition to make this sacrifice. IT WEEK AGO T. L. CANN DIES T. Lester Cann, deputy sheriff 'ho was shot last Thursday night in le pistol duel in which Policeman [. B. Cannon was killed and Policeian Crawford was wounded, died at . - I U o'clock tftis morning. Almost irom le first his physician entertained no ope for his recovery, although at arious times throughout the period . was said that he would survive. His e'ath was due to blood poisoning. The funeral will be at the resience tomorrow morning at 11 o'lock and interment at Melrose emetery. He is survived by his wife, two ons, George, a student at Clemson lollege,. and Mahlon, an express mes enger with headquarters in Atlanta; our brothers, Samuel Cann, Jesse, Vill and McKinney. Cann, three sissrs, Mrs. A. H. Barnett and Mrs. lichard Simpson, all living in this ounty, and Mrs. L. Smith of Atlana. LAST BUTTER SCORING The last scoring in the butter conest was held in the court house last 'uesday afternoon, at which time rizes were awarded and grades nnounced. The contest has proven ery successful and the leaders in he movement as well as those who articipated, are well pleased with I he results. ORESEL REMAINS W AT GERMAN POST WILL BE CHARGE D'AFFAIRES DA IN BERLIN?BELIEVED THAT F GERMANY'S REPRESENTATION J\ AT WASHINGTON WILL ALSO C BE CHARGE FOR TIME. F Washington,' Nov. 17.?Nomination ( of Ellis Lofing Dresel of Boston, now Hu: United States commissioner to Ger- cle? many, to be charge d'affaires to that lin^ country was said in official circles to- yon day to mean that probably no am- the bassadoi; would be sent by the United Soi States to Berlin for a time at least, niz; Although" officials said the decision bui to entrust American representation bui in the German capital to a charge soc d'affaires was reached independently j A ? A 1^1 /?I # ot any proposals irom tne uerman ger government, it is considered quite ing probable here that Germany will be l;kewise represented in Washington for some time. we] Mr. Dresel's presence in Berlin will I enable prompt resumption of diplo- Rel matic relations as soon as the senate wel acts on his nomination. This is ex- the pected to be only a matter of several ha\ days. ^ sim , Mr. Dresel is regarded highly by hel administration officials, who point out to as one of his achievements the nego- reg .'iation of the treaty of peace be- dec tween the United States and Germany gla He is a lawyer and lived in Germany ne\ a number of years. He was visiting wh; in Berlin when the world war broke exp out, and, because of his wide experi- "pi ence, was of great assistance to con Americans who became stranded in thii Germany during that period. After the the war he was appointed an expert Gn adviser to the American delegation pre at the peace conference and later was wel at the Deaee conference and later Loi was elected American commissioner ing to Germany under the department of ceii commerce, in which capacity he has I since served. vic< ? was MASONS LEAVE her her Methdocit Minister Takes Up New ing Charge at Cowpen? clo: The Rev. and Mrs. J. M. Mason gla feft Wednesday for Cowpens, her Cherokee county, where Mr. Mason ere will assume the pasttfrate of that I charge. Mr. Mason was pastor of the of Albbeville Circuit, Sharon, and int: Grace church, until the conference pie assigned him to the new place at brc Cowpens. , Em Mr. and Mrs. Mason have made Mr many friends during their stay in *ar Abbeville and there is much regret wo that they are gone to another com- sta munity. P3* The new minister, the Rev. J. B. za* Kilgore, comes from Rock Hill cir- "P? cuit, where he was very successful j sta in his work. He and his family willj^ be welcomed to their new home. arr 'as - , tio: rror. oumer in. , al Greenville, Nov. 16.?Friends of yo Prof. Luceo Gunter, head of the department of education at Furman University, who has been desperately joc ill for the past several weeks, will be ce(: interested in knowing that in a last mo heroic, effort to prolong his life, his tj0 physicians have taken him to a noted cor specialist in New Yrk. Unless he can vjj] obtain relief there, little or no hope is held out for his recovery." pjT ONE FIRE ALARM The firemen responded late yes- ^ terday afternoon to a call from Vienna street, where an oil stove in the home of Mrs. Alice Guy caused ' a small blaze. The fire was ex- Wh tinguished without the use of the cor equipment and without doing much the damage. wo COL. HENDERSON DEAD ing pec Col. Dan S. Henderson, 72 years cou of age, prominent lawyer of Aiken, died at 1:10 o ciock muimyg. Col. Henderson was well known the throuhgout the state. . eve OMEN OF STATE ? HOLD CONVENT! N \ iZ . m UGHTERS OF- AMERICAN ' ^ tEVOLUTION IN SESSION. flRS. CHARLES WHITE NASH )F NEW YORK BRINGS GIFT | OR TAMASSEE. Charleston, Nov. 16.?Mrs. C. B. iet's lovely voice rising full and in the D. A.-E. song, "Carols' assisted by a chorus of fresh ing voices, opened this morning 25th annual convention of the' ith Carolina branch of the orga- c atio'n meetng in the old Exchange | lding for the first time since the 'yij lding became .the property of the ilrs. Franklin C. Cain, state re it, opened the convention by say- ; that it was most appropriate that '4 conference be held in Charleston ''_f3 ere the worthy deeds of the past, re being repeated in the present. ^ Urs. Marie Gary Eason, recent of aecca Motte, the hostess chapter, corned the delegates, saying that chapter had looked forward to v| ring them again for the 15 years ce the last convention had been '2m d in Charleston, paying tribute the late Mrs. Fanny Jones, then / ^ ent of the chapter. Mrs. Eason'<?*-^| lared the chapter was particularly d to welcome the visitors in the v home in the historic building. *; ich was their joint possession, and ri rJ knrta tVlot it WAlll/1 ove a tie that binds, incentive to tinue work, and inspire to some- M \g greater/' She then announced . .; receipt of a letter from Mayor: 3 ice, whose absence from the city j vented his making an address of come. His letter was read by Miss lise Poppenheim and was a greetto the convention which was rezed with applause. ?Irs. E. ?. vonTresckow, third j president, responded, saying she . 5 doubly glad to do so, as it was last opportunity to speak before "beloved Daughters" before goto her far away home in Chile, sing with the words, "We are . 7 d we are here because we are e." Mrs. vonTresckow later tendd her resignation. \ Urs. Charls White Nash, regent .1 the New York state branch, was * a roduced and spoke happily of her * asure at being present and J. ught graceful greetings from the ipire state to the Palmetto state, s. Nash's address was of particuinterest in that she spoke of the rk being done by the New York te branch in preserving records, ;riotic education and Americani- : ion, and pleading for a national icy to be followed by every ^ te. She referred to the memorial 1 in Washington, where the disnament conference is being held evidence of what the organiza- '$ n can do when it adopts a nationplan. She also spoke of New '* rk's admiration and interest in massee and declared they wished help-in every way possible. The al regent's greeting had been preled bv the impressive flag cere ny of the society under the direcn of the chairman of the flag nmittee, Mrs. Landrum q/ Greene, and an invocation by the Hev;xander Sprunt, pastor of the st Presbyterian church. ? f p ARBUCKLE TRIAL LAGS * e Week To Pick Jury?Testimony Comes Monday. 3an Francisco, Cal., Nov. 17.?? iile prospects seemed bright for npletion late today of a jury in Arbuckle case, indications were t the introduction of testimony uld not begin until Monday. Open statements of counsel are ex-i :ted to occupy all the intervening irt sessions. Twelve temporarily accepted jus, three of them women, were in box when court adjourned lasif ning. . , -1 * * } i e ' ' ' .