University of South Carolina Libraries
* , < . s.-.i-'*! &!"*% ' ' . . , : : ' , , ; ' . " n . .v ' '. . ' Sx ' ' ' -;rj| Abbeville Press and Banner Abbeville, S. C., Tue?day, Novembers,1919. Single Copiet, Five CenU. ?Sth Year. S I HITCHCOCK TO SEE1 I PRESIDENT WILSON I I Conference Planned to Determine Conrse of Administration in Last j Stages of Treaty Fight?To j Learn Those Reservations ,1 ' That Will Be Accepted. j, Washington, Nov. 16.?A confer- < ence between President Wilson and j Senator Hitchcock, administration , leader in the senate contest over the j I peace treaty, is expected tonight to , determine largely the fate of the , treaty and plans for adjournment of ( the special session of congress. ( Senator Hitchcock will see thfe pres- , ideit before the senate reconvenes to , take up the final reservations to the treaty and expects td obtain from , him a final word on the form of re- . servations he will accept. The con- 1 ference was arranged at Senator j Hitchcock's request after seeing a , number of Democratic leaders. j, niibnmo nf thp treatv COn- i - I* 1 ----- J troversy this week?either by a dead- i lock for reserved ratification, the ad- ' journment of the special session of v congress?tonight seemed assured. , With the cloture rule in effect, the senate tomorrow will take up the two ] remaining committee reservations < and after disposal of dozens of individual reservations reach the last i stage of ratification resolution. With final action on the treaty, adjournment sine die of the session, which began lfay 19, is planned, before the new fend long session begins two' weeks from tomorrow. All members Iare hoping for a few days' rest. Hmh to Mark Time. What the house will do^ while the senate is in - the last stage of the treaty fight had not been determined today. The railroad bill will be taken up again tomorrow and probably passed by tomorrow night or Tuesday. Not much will be done after that. If forced to wait for the senate's action on the treaty, house leaders hope members may leave under a "gentleman's recess agreement." 1 U. S. DRY ORGANIZER IN v LONDON ACCEPTS ATTACK AS MERE STUDENTS' LARK London, Nov. 15.?William E. fha American prohibition IlfVUUOVU) WV - ? ^ worker and Anti-Saloon League or- ? ganizer, who yesterday was dragged from a platform and badly handled ' by the crowd while making a pro- 1 hibition speech, discussed his ex- 1 perienceB, with a reporter today. He 1 admitted that when he was first at- 1 tacked he attempted to fight off the crowd, but that when he found it was ' pnly a students' lark he entered the 1 run and enjoyed himself. "The boys were all right," Mr. lohnson declared. "The police han* *' * -L ii -? xt L. j I ilea uie situation wen; 11 mey naa ried to force things a lot of people night have been hurt. I am sendng this message to the students: " Ton had a good time. I had a ood time. I have no complaints, but E you want fun get into the game gainst the greatest enemy of the uman race?drink.' " Mr. Johnson hopes, when the inpry to his eye is better, to visit the I .. . < I liege and address the students. j' The injury to Mr. Johnson t oye ?s inful and is said to have been used by a missile thrown by an untown person. He will con?u'.t a speilist today. ^ 1 wvvvvvwvvvvvv ' COTTON MARKET. SI J j V i November 17. V 1 I Spot cotton 40.12 V!' Io December 36.88 V < January 35.49 V March 33.91 V May 37.69 V < ' * v # J. S. STOPS SHIPMENT OF ARMS FROM BELGIUM AND SPAIN TO MEXICO Washington, Nov. 15.?Large oriers for arms and ammunition, placed by Mexico in Belgium and Spain, in preparation for the possibility of American intervention, came to light todav when the state deDartment let it become known that the government had tak*n steps to prevent their shipment. The charge d'affaires of the United States embassy in Brussels has protested, under instructions, that shipment of the munitions would be in violation of the international arms convention. As Spain is not a party to the agreement which was designed to aid in keeping the peace of the world during the after-thesvar transition period, no such direct action is probable at Madrid. The order in Belgium was placed svith the Fabrique Nationale d'Arms at Liege, probably under the direction of Candido Aguilar, Mexican minister of foreign affairs and Presi-; dent. Carranza's son-in-law, who went to Europe recently after stopping here and placing a wreath on George Washington's tomb at Mount Vernon., y The orders in Spain, which includ ed rifles, millions of rounds of ammunition, and a large number of machine guns, were negotiated thru the Mexican minister there, Elieseo Arrendondo, former ambassador to the United States, and President Carran za's nephew. ! I_ ' WHO WILL BE THE NEXT SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY? Washington, Nov.. 16.?Politidans are busy guessing whom the president will select as successor to Carter Glass, secretary of the treasury, who has been designated as senator from Virginia. White House officials indicate that fllAra no l?1Wtr ?4- a 1.1 ?*v um&aj an iu bUC mavtci and are interested only in the springing of new names for consideration by the president. The three names heard most today are Mr. Bernard Baruch, Russell C. Leffingwell, assistant secretary of the treasury, and Swager Sherley, formerly representive from Kentucky. Promoted To Major. 1 Major J. D. Fulp it is now. Capt. I. D. Fulp, superintendent of the Abbeville Public Schools, has received communication from the War Department that he has been commissioned a major in the Infantry Section, Officers' Reserve Corps, such appointment valid for five years. The major's many friends in Abbeville will be glad to learn of his promotion to i majority. : j_ ' From Lander College. fsnOPIfil YVlllOirt 5 uuiixv nno XUlllli- .ieu ill [116 Methodist Church Sunday morning ind evening by Misses Pearl Moore, Lila Teal and Ruby Hill Devlin, Lanier College, who were guests of Miss Mildred Cochran for the week-end. The two former played the violin, ac:ompanied on the piano by Miss Dev-I in. The renditions were enjoyed by ] ihe congregation and would bring iredit on the musical department of iny college. j Seeking Dr. Snyder. I Spartanburg, Nov. 15.?A dispatch! from Baltimore says the trustees of Randolph Macon Woman's college will j probably offer the presidency of that nstitution to Dr. H. N. Snyder, presileno of Wofford college. Dr. Snyder s not in the city today, but his friends here recalled that three year" igo the same position was offr.ed lim and he declined. They are not nclined to believe Dr. Snyder has ihanged his position. | Mr. and Mrs. James Parish and :hildren, Birmingham, are visiting ;heir uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. J. !!. Gulledge. MEETING PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION TO BE HELD THIS AFTERNOON The regular November meeting of the Parent-Teacher Association will be held in the High School building this (Tuesday) afternoon at 4:00 o'clock. I This meeting will be devoted prin- , cipally to discussions of high school problems and the programme will be j furnished by representatives of the four high school grades, with the exception of-the address of the after-' noon which will be delivered by Professor J. W. Thomson of the Winthrop faculty, formerly a resident of Abbeville. The officers, of the association are desirous that a large number of members of the association and patrons of the school be present to welcome Prof. Thomson. A report will be rendered by the publicity committee regarding ways and means of providing adequate playground apparatus at both school grounds and other matters of vital interest to parents and teachers will be taken up. The membership dues are only 25 cents a year and all the patrons who have not yet joined the association are requested to give their names ;ana aups to Mrs. (J. (J. Uambrell, the 'treasurer of the association. ????? | DEATH OF MRS. MARTHA PLATT BENTON Abbeville was shocked, and grieved Sunday morning to hear of the death of Mrs. W. Frank Benton, which occurred Sunday morning at 2 o'clock at the home of her sister, Mrs. Marvin Parler, in Wedgefield. Little is known of the particulars of her death, the news coming in a telephone | message Sunday morning. As Miss Martha Piatt, Mrs. Benton was well known to the people of the city and throughout the county. She came to Abbeville about five years ago as county demonstrator and by her tireless work, her ability and tact, made a record for herself in her work. , About four years ago she was happily married to Mr. Frank Benton and as a young married woman was beloved of a wide circle of friends. A few months ago Mr. Benton secured leave of absence from the Seaboard and they moved to Wedgefield, where they have lately made tht?. home. Mrs. Benton is survived by her husband and little daughter, Frances, her sister, Mrs. Parler, and one brother. Abbeville friends grieve with the disconsolate husband and relatives. To Play Ninety-Six. The Abbeville High School football team will play Ninety-Six here Friday, November 21, game called at 4 p. m. Ninety-Six is reported to have a strong team and the game promises to be a good one. The local eleven has been playing great foo'bpH r cently a^d is a well trained a r r%,~ j tion, reflecting much credit on C-. a\ i Swetenburg. The attendance at these games has been small and the kind of football put up by Abbeville merits better patronage. Support is just as necessary to a winning team as star players and if the local High School is to make a name for itself in athletics the people of Abbeville should attend the games. Visitors From Lander. i _ Misses Mildred Cochran, Ruby Hill Devlin, Lila Teal and Pearl Moore came over from Lander College Sat |urday and spent until Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Jas. S. Cochran. Satur- 1 day night Misses Hannah and Carrie Cochran entertained at a four-course supper complimentary to the young ladies. Besides the visitors Misses Vic Howie and Mary Greene were guests, i i Preaches Farewell Sermon. , The Rev. J. L. Daniejl preached his ' farewell sermon Sunday morning to J a larPP pnntrroornfinri Wn I O" ?Ait iccivca tills week for Newberry to assume charge 1 of his new pastorate. ] I M OUTLOOK FOR ATTENDANCE A VERY BRIGHT Fqjj^ STATE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION Rock Hill, S. C., 15, 1919.? Officials of the State Teachers As- r. sociation of South Carolina, report that the outlook for a large attend-1 ^ ance at the Thanksgiving meeting is'^ ,very bright indeed. From all over|m the state, letters have been received by the president an8!Wbretary? stat- se ing that there will be a good repre- cj sentation. It is fexpected that at eI least 1,000 to 1,200 teachers will be ft in attendance in Columbia. The trus- fc tees in various sections have already e( announced that there %ill he holiday, n, and some are payinttjpe expenses of ]j] the teachers to attqpjS The full progra^pj^f the meeting m has just come from* .the press and are tc being mailed out the teachers pi today by Secwfafjf^; R. C. Burts. vi Teachers who fa$fc# get these programs may haveVd^; by addressing f< the secretary at Hill. m It is very for all of to those who expect fll^o to communit nr> o n\ T UllC YYiOIl U? x? Oct. Villainber of Commerce lira make their ar- cc rangements for and lodging before they go.. local committee g< in Columbia'stionwsadvise all those ni who expect to go*flfe make arrange- ^ nients now. PLAN OF NATkSkL GUARD si ASSOCIATIO^fMBODIED ti< IN BILL Jjp3rORE SENATE tli Washington, N*pl5.?The plan w of the^'National (Skiard associatioi. of ni the United State mor the reorganiza- b? tion of the state Jwlitia of the coun- IS try, embodying Jfroposal for a sys- ec tem of volunta^fcilitary and physi- bi cal training, JM^pbrnng through the pf schools and collegei, was submitted se to the; senate Thursday night in a rc bill by Senator Frelinghuysen, Re- ht nnhlimn TvJpw .Tot-cctt Tf.nroa ?? o the military committee. The meas-| ure provides for an armed force of approximately 348,000 officers and men, augmented by a reserve force of former service men. The bill was drafted by a special co committee appointed at the association's convention in St Louis last ir] May. Owing to the pending army ^ reorganization bill, the senate com- 80 mittee will give immediate considera- *r' tion to the measure. Colonel R. H. m Gillette, who assisted in drafting the cc bill, will appear before the commit- pi tee tomorrow. . , w; ui Death of Mr. Barludale. . ta Mr. John C. Barksdale died at his home in Laurens County last week ^ after a short illness. Mr. Barks-dale I w.*1 came to Abbeville a year or two ayoj^, as / County Farm Demonstrator and ^ worked among us for several months. a At the death of his father he resigned ar and returned to Laurens. His wife died last January and his death le ives a ten months old child, an orphan. q Mr. Barksdale was a bright young .:an and our people regret his un- th timely passing. bj ti^ Abbeville Defeats Greenwood. th of The Abbeville High School foot- th ball team overwhelmed *the Green- se wood eleven here Friday by the score ra nf 95 frt A ?1 V* fj v. nuucyilic s KUUl WHS nerer in danger. Although outweighed ten pounds to the man the local team rushed the Greenwood CO boys off their feet and kept them go- . in ing during the entire game. The work of Donald Harris, Claude Gam- . brell and Allan Long for Abbeville ^ was conspicuously good. The Greenwood team showed individual talent, I but the teamwork was poor. In Charge of Store. ca wl Mr. and Mrs. Otis McMillan visited Pi at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Gambrell Sunday. Mr. McMillan ce: was on his way to Greenwood where do fie goes to take charge of the new w! Efird store that is being established Pr there. Mr. and Mrs. McMillan have th< made their home in Anderson for the be past several years. pe N INCREASED WAGE SCHEDULE SUBMITTED TO BROTHERHOODS Washington, Nov. 15.?Director eneral Hines today submitted to epresenta^ives of the four railway rotherhoods an increased wage scale, nounting approximately to three ' illion dollars a month. The proposal, laid before repre ntatives of the brotherhoods at the / '" ] , r. osing sessidn of the wage conferlce, was taken under advisement. . was not what the men had asked ir, but their answer will be present1 $o the director gteneral within the jxt'ten days, and it was considered kely they would accept. The increase would affect trainen, firemen, engineers and conduc>rs, but more particularly those emoyed in the slow freight train ser-1 .ce. > There are many other questions af;cting working conditions of trainen which have not been decided and i which no reference has been made f Mr. Hines in public statements. 1 hese will be the basis for further mference between the brotherhood jads and members of the director mral's staff. It was understood toight that the conferences might be isumed early .next week but no denite date was set. Statement By Hiiiea. / In a statement tonight Mr. Hines lid that "in order to give an addional measure of compensation to ie train service employes in the slow eight service, time and one half ill*be paid for time required to ake runs in excess of what would i required if an average speed of I 1-2 miles per hour were maintaini, provided, however, that all artraries and special allowances now lid in various forms of flight train 3 rvice are eliminated for the rail- : ads as a whole. f "This proposal," . i said, "bears on the most import- ] it mater under consideration." IGHT TO "JIM CROW" CARS IS SUSTAINED 1 1 " / Washington, Nov. 16.-?Southern ngressmen today successfully routI all attempts to attach to the pendg railroad bill in the house any prosion to infringe the rights of the uthetn states to "Jim Crow" cars, i their fight they were aided by s embers from other parts of the I >untry. By a vote of 142 to 12 a * "oposed amendment by Representa-is ire Madden, , Illinois, Republican, 1 as voted down and out of the meas- i e. 1 Southern members in unison at- 1 eked the proposal telling the use it would disturb conditions in 1 e south seriously and cause fric- j in betwen the races. Representaire Crisp, Democrat, Georgia, ] 'ought the debate to an end with motion to strike out the proposed nendment and his motion pveliled. j Representative Stevenson,of South ( arolina, told the house the south ^ mdled its negro problem better jan the north, as was evidenced -.1 r the recent riots, and Represcnta-lj tw -~-t it:? * ? ? i rjc iuvuic, ui Virginia, renunaec s e members that the supremo court \ the United States has sustained j e right of the states to o'.ovide j parate accommodations for the j ces on trains. j Visitor From Newberry. 1 J. E. Lomax, a resident of this unty for 60 years, but now living Mptl'Kori^V PAIirifw "UJe. .. m.j vvumjj YIOIWU J1A9 l?U I ns, Victor Lomax and John Lomax J { this city last week. Mr. Lomax re- j I med to his home Monday. | ^ Another Whistle. ? Last week we gave notice that our ^ rrier, Bill Greene, would blow a v listle to let people know that the * ess and Banner was at your door. * Mr. McKernan, who runs the big * ment mixer, doesn't wish to bo nnf_ 1 ne, so says he is going to blow the; 41 listle on the mixer every time a * etty girl walks down town and are are so many pretty girls in Ab- 1 ville that it will be a continuous1 rformance. M UFFERED A TRIP TO RUSSIA -.>> . ~ . pi. ; All Expenses Paid?Said That Radicals Waal To Leave Anerio*? Soviets Plan More' For - Undesirable Aliens in This Country-;. : Letter to Lansins. New York, Nov. 16.?Ludwig C? A. K- Martin, self-styled' "ambassador of the Russian Soviet Government to the United States,n has offered to :> provide transportation from thje United States to Russia for sQ Rus- . 'V';' sian citizens who tfesire leave America or whose presence in the United States is undeeos&te to the . federal government. This offfcr was 0 ' / made in a letter written by Martens , ? to Secretary of State Lansing and made public here tonight. } ' In his letter Martens protest* against the "unwarranted and cruel treatment" . t? wHeh many Russian citizens in t|ie United Estates are , 1 subjected by "federal and* State . 1 V; officers as well as by mobs acting \ / without authority." He proposes that . ' of the Soviet government be permitted to return ^these citizens to Soviet / , Russia and declares that he has re- v f ceived thousands of applications from. 0 such citizens who are anxious to return to their homes. Marten* Arretted. Martins was arrested for contempt Saturday and'released on $1,000 ball t: after he had refused to appear and ybring, certain documents before the Lusk legislative committee, investigating radical activities in New York. He based his refusal on the ground that v? ill communications passing between himself and his government were privileged. When brought before the committee in the custody of deputy sheriffs Saturday afternoon, Martens ' promised to appear before the committee Monday and to bring papers with him. ?t COMPULSORY ARBITRATION OF RAIL LABOR DISPUTES IS REJECTED BY HOUSE / ' "?' j Washington, Nov. 15.?Compulsory arbitration of railroad labor dis- I jutes was rejected today by the, louse which voted, 131 to 75, to subititute in the pending railroad bill .he plan of voluntary conciliation offered by Representative Sweet, Republican, Iowa, and indorsed by rail* :oad workers, " / \ y The |jou9e?then, by a vole of 161 ;o 103, substituted the Sweet plan for that proposed in the Esch bill. ? / 3AKER APPROVES DESIGN FOR VICTORY MEDAL : ' ? / Washington, Nov.'l 5.?The design '.or the Victory medal to be given iveryAmerican who took part in the vorld wbr, was approved today by Secretary Baker. James E. Frazier, a "V 1 l-x * ... icn x urn. acuiptor, designed the niedtl, which will be of bronze about the iize of a silver dollar. On th? one side vill be a figure of victory with the . nscription "The Great Wav for Civlization," and on the reverse side the tames of the allied and associated towers. , t | WARDLAW LYON RETURNS HOME Wardlaw Lyon, son of United States Marshal Lyon, who was severev wounded in action while fighting '.nth the 118 infantry in France, eceived his discharge from the army tnd from the Fort McPherson hospital this week and has returned to lieonville. Corporal Lyon was horihly wounded in his leir and it wm e-ire?J at first that it would have to >e amputated, but by almost mi acu'.ous surgery the leg was saved ind is now almost in normal condiion. i I Corporal Lyon was wounded in the p.-' big battle in which the 118th in^ it try participated. ?Greenville / :,f." -v.'' - ..V