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ANNUAL REPORT :
MADE BY HESTER
COTTON CROP UNDER TWELVE 1
MILLION BALES.?INCREASE
NOTED IN ATLANTIC STATES
OVER PRODUCTION OF LAST
YEAR.
New Orleans, Aug. 6.?Secretary
Hester's annual report on the com- *
mercial cotton crop of 1921-22; an- 1
nounced here yesterday, put the to- 1
tal commercial crop of 1921-22 at *
11,653,133 bales, an increase of 1
275,815 over 1920-21, and a de- c
crease under 1919-20 of 790,047 c
vaico*
The commercial crop of Texas, Sec i
retary Hester said, is 942,000 bales r
under last year. The group of "other c
states," embracing Louisiana, Miss- s
issippi, Arkansas, Tennessee, Okla- t
homa, Missouri, Arizona, California, t
Kansas ttad New Mexico have 396,
000, while the Atlantic states, in- j
eluding Alabama, North Carolina, 9
South Carolina, Georgia, Florida,.I
Kentucky and Virginia have increas- j;
ed 1,614,000 bales. I
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average grade was middling and that
the year's production was one of the
most even running growths on rec
ord, due to rapidity of picking and
ginning.
Mr. Hester said he had made an
extensive investigation into the char
acter of the carryover, his inquiries
beinff of about Julv 15. He said Tex- 9
as has little nondescript cotton and
that there were practically no "hol
lies" in this year's crop. Oklahoma
has been pretty well combed of eve
rything below strict low middling to
middling values, and the supply re
maining in that state is a good' spina
ble cotton showing a higher average
in grade than at any end season for
the last ten years. Louisiana has lit
tle or no unmerchantable cotton. Ar
kansas reports not over 1 per cent,
of unmerchantable cotton. Mississip
pi reports most of its carryover of
fiir grade, spinnable cotton and the
Atlantic states show a very small
percentage of undesirable descrip
tions.
The report placed the exports of
pnftnn ir? -frrroiom nnrte n+ fi H99 d'ifl
bales, against 5,797,590 last year a
and 6,588,091 year before last, an 1
increase over last year of 524,880 t
and a decrease under the year be- f
fore of 265,621 bales. 2
Cotton consumption in the South t
was placed at 3,942,000 bales of Am- ?
erican cotton, while consumption in t
the North is given as 2,293,000, a c
total of 6,234,000 bales, including j
linters. In addition the report said j r
American mills have consumed 298,-J
000 bales of foreign cotton, making
the total consumption of American
and foreign growth by American I
mills of 6,532,000 against 5,399,000
last year.
Mr. Hester put the world's con- I
sumption of American cotton at 12,- z
804,000 bales against 10,330,000 ?
last year and 12,670,000 the year
before.
A CLEMSON CADET.
John Klugh was the successful
contestant for the Abbeville County
scholarship to Clemson in the exam
ination held recently. John stood the
test just a week after getting out
from his long spell of fever.
FLORIDA VISITORS.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Phillips and
Dr. A. C. Brummette of Tampa, Fla.
are expected in a few days to visit
Major and Mrs. J. D. Fulp. The vis
itors will make the trip by automo
bile.
FROM GREENVILLE.
Miss Kate Perrin of Greenville is (
in the city and will spend sometime 1
with Mrs. T. G. White. Miss Perrin
makes s. visit to her old home every ?
summer,- which gives pleasure to her (
friends. }]
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PROPOSED
GOES BY
AUGUST,
INVESTIG A T I O N
BOARD?VOTE IN
AS SUGGESTED BY
BOTH SIDES, WILL BE BLOCK
ED.?FIGHT WILL GO ON.
Washington, Aug. 5.?For four
lours yesterday the senate wrang
ed over the Gooding resolution pro
josing a bjjpad investigation of the
nterests of senators, newspapers
ind others in the passage or defeat
>f the pending tariff bill, but action
?n it was postponed indefinitely.
Senator Caraway (Democrat) of
Arkansas, who offered the original
^solution proposing an'investigation
>f the financial interest, it any, 01
enators in the tariff schedules, told
he senate that h^ realized the inves
igation was "dead."
A charge by Senator Gooding (Re
tublican) of Idaho that Frank A.
rlunsey, owner of the New York
lerald, was opposing the tariff bill
n the interest of his investments in
Europe and sharp exchanges be
ween Senator Lenroot (Republican)
f Wisconsin and Harrison (Demo
ratj of Mississippi marked debate
n the resolution. Senator Harrison
nsisted that Senator Gooding and
ther senators charged in newspa
ers with having material interest
n the tariff schedules should have
n opportunity to "dear their skirts'
Senator Lenroot insisted that the
nquiry proposed would involve large
xpenditure and would be without
esult.
After the debate on the resolution
Hed down new proposals for unan
mous consent agreement for a final
ote on the tariff bill on August 17
irere put forward by Senators Mc
'umber (Republican) of North Da
;ota, in charge of the measure, and
Simmons (Democrat ) of North Car
>lina, the minority "leader. Senator
jenroot, whose objection yesterday
>revented such an agreement, stat
ic! privately he .would not give his
onsent to a final vote on August 17
>r any other date until after import
nt committee amendments had
>een disposed of.
The senate fitfished up committee
imendments on paper and books,
rhere was only one real* controversy
he Democrats making a strenuous
ight against the proposed duty of
>5 per cent, ad valorem on stereo
ype matrix material or boards.
Senator Walsh (Democrat) of Mon
ana proposed a substitute 25 per
kn4? f i c? am on^monf urac TP
CiiC., UUl/
ected, 28 to 18, and the committee
ate approved.
FIRE FRIDAY NIGHT
lesidence of Allen Long Damaged
By Fire and Water.
The residence of Allen Long on
Sllis Avenue caught fire Friday night
ind the fire and water damage was
ibout fifty per cent. There was no
nsurance on the residence but the
'urniture was insured. The alarm
vas sounded about 11 o'clock and
he fire department responded quick
y and did good work in putting out
he fire before the block was en
iangered. That being a thickly set
;led part of the city, with all dwell
ngs of wood.
IN THE MAYOR'S COURT
One case came up before Mayor
Mars Saturday for violation of au
:omobile ordinance, and was fined
?1.00. Two cases were before the
:ouurt this morning on charges of
iisorderly fcondiict. One received a
ine of $10 and one a fine of $20.00.
REGISTRATION BOOKS (OPEN
The Books of Registration will be
jpen at the following precincts on
-V?r? o f nrivon Kolr\xir
I/U^ UUbtc 51* VU wvivn
Due West Aug. 21; Donalds Aug. ,M
22; Calhoun Falls Aug. 23; Lown-jar
iesville, Aug. ?4; Abbeville Cotton!to
Mill Aug. 25; Abbeville Aug. 26. re
mav dc nrnnmrn i
ITlnl DC RLUrLMLU I
PERATORS SUBMIT NEW OF- F
FER TO MINERS?REFUSE TO
ATTEND MEETING CALLED
FOR CLEVELAND TODAY BY
LEWIS.
LifllCagO, AUg. 0.?Illinois com uy
ators meeting here today refused
attend the meeting of union of
fals and operators called for Cleve
nd next Monday by John L. Lewis,
esident of the United Mine Work
s, but submitted a proposition to
ank Farrington, president of the
inois Miners' union, which if ac
pted would result in reopening of
inois mines.
"Acceding to and being governed
r the request of the president of
e United States," the proposal to
r. ramngton sam, we aic
tred to at once open our mines for c
>rk, paying the wage scale in effect s
the expiration of the list contract i
id to avoid possible further dis- 1:
ption of coal production this fall t
id winter when the coal supply t
11 be dangerously short even un- a
r the best conditions, we will agree t
at the old wage scale shall remain d
Active until March 31, 1923." d
The proposals suggested that in>- t
ediately upon resumption of oper
ions the whole matter of Illinois i:
iges and working conditions be e
bmitted to a board of arbitration e
mposed of persons mutually agreed i
or appointed by President Hard- c
g, no member of the board to be f
i operator or a miner. f
Tfte nnaings 01 tne Doara, accora- t
g to the terms of the proposal t
>uld be binding and would consti- f
te the wage basis for a period of t
ro years from April 1, 1923. t
The letter to President Lewis re- t
sing to attend the Cleveland con- c
rence asserted that Mr. Lewis had i
lied two meetings and the Illinois
lerators extended invitations, but c
>th were later abandoned. The let- g
r also asserted that Illinois opera- i
rs had accepted the proposal to c
id the strike made by President
arding but the miners had rejected
and blamed international offi\rs
the union for the present situa
jn. Through refusal of Mr. Lewis t
allow such a conference the pres- 1
it coal situation in Illiois has been }
ought about, the statement said. }
BOARD OF HEALTH MEETS
nd Instructs Hospital Auxiliary to |
Open Swimming Pool.
The Board of Health met this
orning in the Council Chambers J
id found that all recommenda- f
)ns with regard to the swimming ?
?ol at Klugh's Park have been com- c
ied with, and instructed thq Hos- };
tal Auxiliary to open the swim- r
ing pool to the public. This will be a
me next Thursday afternoon at an (
lening meeting. The Board of
ealth is composed of the following j
embers: Dr. J. R. Power, Dr. J. E a
essly, Joel S. Morse, C. A. Haig- ,
r and Dr. J. C. Hill. There was r
esent at the meeting this morning 5
r. Pressly, Dr. Hill and Joel S. c
orse. , e
/
Electric lights are being installed ^
day and the swimming pool will be
:pt open at night until 10 o'clock.
canoe has been purchased, and
ill be another attraction.
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HAS SCARLET FEVER.
Jones Miller Stack has a case of
arlet fever at the home of his 1
andparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jones 2
Miller on Wardlaw street. He has (
;en in Abbeville visiting for the \
st month from Monroe, N. C. His \
mdition is better today. \
SEEING THE CITY.
Col. John McKee, Mrs. T. L. Davis
iss Fannie Stark, Miss Vic Howie r
id Davis Kerr went to Spartanburg v
day, making the trip over the dirt 1
>ad. ^
'RESIDENT WILL NOT MAKE
NEW EFFORT TO SETTLE THE
COAL'STRIKE UNTIL CONFER.
ENCE IS HELD IN CLEVELAND
THIS WEEK.
Washington, Aug. 15.?President
larding probably will withhold ap
ointment of a special commission to
lieui a settlement 01 tne coai stride
mtil after the conference in Cleve
and Monday of miners and opera
ors from the central competitive
ield, it was indicated tonight in
idministration circles.
Considerable importance was un
lerstood to be attached by the ad
ninistrati'on to the outcome of the
Cleveland conference in relation of
he national fuel situation.
Congressional participation in the
oal dispute also will await the re
ults of the Cleveland meeting, offic
als believe. Senator Borah (Repub
ican) of Idaho, saw the president
oday and discussed his proposed bill
o authorize the chief executive to
tppoint a federal commission to ar
mraxe ine mine disagreement. a
lecision was reached not to intro
luce the measure into the senate un- i
il next week.
Meanwhile, further steps toward
nsuring coal distribution during the
mergency were taken by the gov
rnment. Supplemental orders were
ssued by the interstate commerce
ommission, giving bituminous coal
Or household uses and for manu
acturers of food and* medicine pri
vity status, while the central dis
ribution committee completed the
ormation of its regional commit
ees, which are to begin on Monday
o distribute the flow of coal from
he various producing districts to
:onsumers designated by the Wash
ngton headquarters.
'Current car loadings In the pro
lucing coal fields, according to tele
rraphic reports gathered by the rail
oads, showed some improvement
luring the past few days.
VISITORS FROM AIKEN
Mi's Lydia Seigler, and her daugh
er Mrs. Horace Holly, and Miss Sue
rimmerman of Aiken are expected
iere next week for a visit to Mrs.
rV. 0. -Cromer at Clover Hill.
CANDIDATES FOR CONGRESS
ror Third District Spoke Here Sat
urday to Small Crowd.
Messrs. Sherard, Dominick | and
JcCravy, candidates for congress
rom the third district spoke here
Saturday morning at the regular
Xa flwAn
cunpaigii meeuiij; tu auuuv k.mcc
iundred assembled democrats. The
neeting was held in the city hall
tnd was presided over by County
Chairman, J. Howard Moore.
Mr. Sherard was the first speaker.
le was followed by Messrs. Dominick
>nd McCravy in order. ^The speeches
?ere along the usual lines, nothing
lew developing. Messrs. Sherard and
ileCravy are attacking the record
if Mr. Dominick on some of his vot
is in congress} and these votes he
lefendea in his speech Saturday.
From Abbeville the candidates
vent to Due West where they spoke
Saturday afternoon.
TRIP TO THE MOUNTAINS
Mr. and Mrs. Walter S. McCord
eft this morning by automobile for
i trip to the mountains of North
Carolina. They will visit Henderson
ille, Asheville and Waynesville and
vill be away about ten days or two
veeks.
AN ATLANTA VISITOR.
Mrs. J. B. White of Atlanta ar
ived in the city this afternoon and
vill visit for some time among her
datives. She is the guest of Mrs.
N. H. White at present.
SUMMER SCHOOL
OPENED TODAY
AROIIT An DiiDiT c cMDfti i cn
FIRST DAY?CHARGES FIXED
AT $5.00 FOR EACH SUBJECT
TAKEN, MAXIMUM CHARGE OF
$10 FOR ANY PUPIL MADE.
About 40 pupils enrolled for the
term of summer school which opened
in the graded school today. There
were also numerous inquiries from
others who will probably enroll by
Wednesday, which is the last day on
which pupils can enroll and expect
credit for their work. Grades from
four to ten inclusive were represent
ed at the opening this morning.
The charges were fixed at $5 for
each subject taken, a minimum
charge of $10 for any one pupil be
ing made. A pupil may take as many
as four subjects for $10.
Teachers who will begin regular
work with the pupils in the morning
are: Supt. J. D. Fulp, Misses Annie
Hill and Rebecca Jonis. Other teach
ers will be secured if needed to
morrow.
Pupils will not be required to re
main the whole three hours unless
they have classes eac hour. Rooms
on the shady side of the graded
school building are being used for
classes and those present today re
maricea on tae pieusant leiupcrtituic
prevailing in these rooms.
Lessons for Tuesday were assign
ed today so that no time will be lost
in getting to actual'work.
NEW Y. M. C. A. WORKER
Mr. A. R. Marwick, recently con
nected with the Aragon Mills at Rock
Hill, has been appointed executive
secretary of the Board of Operatives
at the Abbeville Cotton Mills and
has assumed his new duties. Mr.
Msrwick is accompanied to Abbe
ville by his wife and two daughters,
Marjory and Dorothy. They will
make their home in the old Commu
nity House next to the new build
ing, which is a comfortable dwell
ing. The work at the community
house will be carried on by Mr. Mar
wick and announcements will be
made in the Press and Banner of
entertainments and meetings of
interest to the public.
EXPLOSIVE PljACED
UNDER LOCOMOTIVE
Charge at Disabled Engine Would
Have Exploded at Movement
of Driving Rods.
Southern Pines, N. C., Aug. 6.?,
Tiirontv -nniinrls nf PxnloSlVe. SO DlaC
ed as to discharge with the first move
mei\t of the driving roJs, were found
under the disabled Seaboard Air Line
engine at Manly this morning, ac
cording to Sheriff Blue of Moore
county. He was investigating the as
sault by 25 masked men on five new
employees and a guard working on
the engine.
Governor Morrison yesterday of
fered a reward of $400 for the cap
ture of each member of the crowd
that assaulted the men. None of the
six, it developed today, was serious
ly hurt.
ROADS TU A1 LAIN IA nixr..
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Stackhouse'and
Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Nelson of At
lanta are in the city for a visit to
Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Nickles. They mo
tored through the country by way
of Hartwell and Haley's Ferry and
report the roads "dandy."
JOIN1N& THE CAMPERS.
Miss Ruth Howie and Miss Edna
Rmdlpv left Sunday for Henderson
ville where they will join the camp
ing party of Mrs. Maurice Garner of
Union. The young ladies went thru
the country with Russell Thomson
as driver and Mr. W. W. Bradley a"*
chaperone.
CONTINUES ATTACK ON FED
ERAL RESERVE GOVERNOR.
VARIOUS CHARGES PREFERR.
ED BY ALABAMA MAN A
GAINST HEAD OF BOARD.
Washington. Auor. 6.?Belief that
Governor Harding of the federal re
serve board had speculated personal
ly in cotton while directing the al
leged deflation policy of the board
in 1920 was expressed in the senate
yesterday by Senator Heflin (Demo
crat) of Alabama in another speech
against reappointment of Governor
Harding.
"Lots of people, and I'm one of
them," said Senator Heflin, "believe
that the governor of the board was
speculating hims'elf in cotton at the
time of this deflation. What other
motive could he have had?"
Senator Heflin also reiterated
charges that Wall street was behind
the alleged deflation policy and that
portions of tjie press were suppress
ing speeches against Governor Hard
jing.
"A large portion of the press is <
clean and I respect It, But " a large
portion can be bought Kke sheep,"
said Senator Heflin. He gave notice
that if President Harding should re
appoint Governor Harding he would
ask for open senate consideration
of the nomination and fight it to the
last. Reappointment, Senator Heflin
said, would be indorsement by Pres
ident Harding of the acts and poli
cies of Governor Harding, and add
ed that senators who should vote for
confirmation should be defeated.
Senator Heflin said he would make
public a letter he had written Presi
dent Hardimr makintr charges' and
protests against reappointment of
Governor Harding should the gov
ernor be renominated, together with
other documents including a state
ment of the alleged "dummy loan"
by the New York reserve bank of
$3,000,000 to William Boyce Thomp
son, Republican treasurer.
That "a very wealthy man" had
been advised in advance of the
board's alleged deflation policy also
was charged by Senator Heflin who
also said he had reported that Gov
ernor Harding had been offered a po
sition paying $100,000. Senator Hef
lin added that Wall street desired
n TT i: ?y ? ? ,1
urovernur naming icuiiucu auu miu
he was informed that promises of
large financial support had been
made for any political party which
ould retain Governor Harding.
NEW DEMONSTRATION AGENT
Mr. Lee Go-wan, of Gastonia, N. C.
Succeeds Mr. McGowan.
Mr. Lee Gowan, who has been sta
tioned for the last four years at Gas
tonia, N. C., has been appointed *
Farm Demonstration Agent for Ab
jbeville county to succeed Mr. Wayne
iG. McGowan, recently resigned. Mr.
Gowan will have his office in the
Municipal Building. He expects to
move his family to Abbeville as soon
as suitable arrangements can be
made.
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PEDDLING PEACHES.
T. D. Ferguson and C. D. Prince
caught Butler McBride, an Abbe
ville negro, with two gallons of
whiskey and a sack of peaches. He
pretended to be peddling peacnes. Hie
is in jail awaiting a hearing.
COTTON MARKET.
21 1-2 cents was offered for cot- /
ton on the local market today, but
nonjpwas sold. Futures closed:
Oct 20.82
0(\ 81
uct.
Jan. 20.84
March 20.77
Futures closed Saturday:
Oct. 21.12
Dec. _ 2.112
Jan. ? ? 21.05
March 21.03
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