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Established 1844. THE PRESS AND BANNER ABBEVILLE, S. C. The Press and Banner Company Published Tri-Weekly Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Telephone No. 10. Entered as second _iass matter at post ofiice in ."?obeville, S. C. Ter. ns of Subscription: One year : $2.00 Six months 1.00 Three months .50 MONDAY, JUNE 28, 1920 . . OUR GOOD ROADS I ? %The people of Abbeville County have voted for good roads and they are entitled to have good roads. Bjt so far as we now recall tne Act un der which the vote was cast makes no provision as to when the work onj these roads should begin, nor when it should be completed. That was left,1 we assume, to th^ judgment of the men who were charged with doing the' I | work, and it is well that It is so, provided of course the members of the \ ^ commission exercise sound judgment in the matter. There can be no doubt'that the present is no time to do this workM A dollar now will accomplish not one-third of what it would have ac-! complished'.four or five years ago, and not one-half of what it will accomplish within the nexc four oi* five years. Labor is scarce and the wages demanded is several times the value of the work done reckoned in the values of four or five years ago. Anil it must be remembered that we will not likely pay all of the bonds which are to be issued with money from forty cents" cotton. Nobody expects cotton to stay at forty cents for many years, though we all hope that it will stay there as long as other things remain high. But when cotton ' goes down to twenty cents it will! be twice as hard on the taxpayer to meet his good roads' asv sessment as now. Therefore, as stated; we are of the opinion that now / is not the time for the building of the roads. We can obtain twice the mileage perhaps, five years < from now ./ that we will obtain from the present bond issue if the roads are built now. Then would it not be wise to h^ve the roads surveyed, sell the' bonds if possible for par, or above,' and get all plans mapped out and wait a few years until we can get more for our money? We are not unmindful that other counties are going ahead with the work in their counties and that a great many people are impatient to begin work, but there is common sense in all things. We have gotten along for a good many years without this huge outlay of money, and we can stand it a few years longer if there is promise that we shall reap benefits by waiting. Because other counties have made mistakes is no reason why we should do the same thing. Unless this plan is followed some- ' body must make up his mind to be disappointed, and we fear his name will be legion. In the ounties which have gone ahead with the work the results have been about as indicated , above. Not all the roads which were 1 to have been improved have been improved. The money has given out ' before the work reached certain sec- 1 tions of the' counties, and in many J ca.>es these sections ofthe counties will fc>ay the assessments for the good loads they expected to obtain when the bonds were issued, and will be without any of the benefits promised. Along this line we have just noticed the following in the Chester News, which will be of interest: ? ! *tA number of citizens of Landsi ford township, and legal representatives, appeared before Judge Erneit Moore, in Lancaster, Wednesday i with reference to the expenditure of , \ money by the Highway Commission ( in Landsford township. Those representing Landsf-ord township claimed that their proportion, of the bonjl money had not been spent in their township and they asked for an injunction against the commission. It ' was shown that the commission was without any funds with which to do r any more work in Landsford town- < ship ana in consequence thereof there 1 was no grounds upon which to issue i an injunction. As The News under- 1 stands the matter the balance of the ! money ^n the hands of the commis- ' i ;ion will be spent in Halsellville township." j The people in Abbeville County may expect the same results if the ^ jommission in charge attempts to ^ build the roads now. A certain num- 0 T ber of roads have been designated a , those which will be improved. No , jody should expect that one-half cf c chem can be improved with the a- * mount of money available from the 1 bond issue if the roads be built with ? the present high priced labor and v with the present high priced mate- s rials and machinery. Somebody Is going to pay taxes for nosning. By r waiting awhile we may save the day, e by rushing in now somebody is go- ^ ing to get hurt. What say the people F who pay the taxes? _ '1: RUNNING FOR THE SENATE 5 After reproducing our remarks s about old friend Will Pollock, Cot- c ' t ton Ed Smith, and the price of cotton, the Herald and News, 01 New- ^ berry, has the following to say: "Then there is Will Irby who is ? running and he ain't said nothing * about the price of cotton, though we ? believe that he is talking about pro- ^ viding warehouses and that may be to help the boys hold one-third of ? the crop for higher prices. "And then don't you forget that J there is George, George Warren, who is also announced als in the run- ^ ning, and he ain't said nothing about cotton either, but he does want something done wiui tnat voisteaa act so that the boys may be able to c get some of the liquor for medicinal * purposes, remember he said medici- 11 nal purposes, for snake 'bite and such ^ like things, not to speak of the colic and that tired feeling whlcn comes * over us once and a whiie. ? s And when Ed gees d&ck from San\ Francisco may be the thing will warm up and then we will be told about this here cotton business. May j be we can get the price up to 1.98, and that is a little better than 1.89. "You remember when Ed started this thing cotton was way down about 7 or 8 cents and the buy a ^ bale movement at 10 cents was the thing to do, and now even at 43 it is ^ not high enough, but that rs really better than 7 or 8." ^ We noticed that Will Irby was in favor of waifehouses, but as we are ( exnectine Cotton Ed to nut the price i ? V - - 1 of cotton to 1.89, we have not been j impressed with the need of these f warehouses, unless perhaps some of j the farmers expect to store their cot- j ton until the price reacnes Ed's fis:-1 ures. 'c . We must confess that we had forgotten about the buy-a-bale move- a ment. We think Ed might And some-1 thing to think about if this matter g were called to his attention, and we do not know but that we snail do so. s If the buy-a-bale movement at ten cents per pound put cotton up to ten cents, which it did, we see no reason why Ed should not start a similar movement except that the price should be 1.89 instead of ten cents a pound. We suggest that this be tried out, Erl should buy a Dale at 1.89 to start the thing off right; (and as we thought of this first he may buy his bale from us,) and then every other candidate should buy a bale at the same price unless he is in favor of farmers selling their cotton for I less than it is worth. We can put Ed's price over this summer ;f every- H body^ will get busy. As we said in our H last issue the price has not been go- 9 ing up as fast as it might, Dut if the candidates get after it with the 1.89 || buy-a-bale movement, we see no rea- I son why Ed should ftot see his figures 3 capering befoi-e the campaign Is over. 9 We want it understood however 8 that no farmer is to be foi-ced to sell | his cotton, not more than one bale 1 anyway, at 1.89, if he thinks the 1 r>ri,ce will go higher. It may De that \ ft ;ome-c? the candidates will have high- p ;r figures than Ed's, and if so we | are willing for the farmer to get as much as possible for his cotton. We I tvill have accomplished something if I ive can unload our bale on Ed at his swn figures, of 1.89. $ "POTENT, PUNGENT, PIZEN1NG" 8 The white lightning which comes H nun! rtuiuas li ic iivci uy ux Abbeville or McCormick has a name, rhe fact is revealed by the Press ind Banner in describing the aerial feats of a gentleman from Laurens: n an automobile. The best known ' i sound it appears is "Pride of the i Swamp." It is potent, pungent and ( "pizening."?Index-Journal. 1 i TIMMONS?HENRY Lynchburg, June 26.?On Thurslay evening, June 24, the Lynchturg Baptist church was the scene if a lovely wedding when Miss lora Timmons, eldest daughter of flr. and Mrs. C. E. Timmons, beame the bride of R. E. Henry; The iretty new church was beautiful in ts simplicity. The color scheme, ;reen and white, was carried out, ising shasta daisies, Southern milax and potted plants. Before the ceremony, W. R. Tim-j nons, brother of the bride, render-1 id a program of song, accompanied iy Miss Elizabeth McNeill, who also dayed the wedding marches. Preceding the bridal party were ittle Frances McCutcheon, Dolph IcLeod, Lina and James Scott, unying the ribbons which were* tretched across the gateways. Then ame the ushers, Jack Tarrant and V. T. McLeod, Jr., opposite Jesse Lnderson and J. D. Clark. Next ntered the bridesmaids and .roomsmen, as follows: Miss Flora telle McLeod and Lowrie Wilson, liss Leota Ann Henry with Murock McLean, Miss Elizabeth Alord with Charlie Calvert, Miss lary Stewart McLeod with McLeod 'immons. The dames of honor were Mrs. C. ]. Timmons, mother of the bride, nd Mrs. W. R. Timmons, sister-in-j aw of the bride. The maid of honor, Miss Annie. lary Timmons, sister of the bride,' ame next. Preceding the bride was he ring bearer, little Forman Benlett, Jr., carrying the ring in the teart of a lily. The bride entered on the arm of ler father. She was lovely in a rich ;own of duchess katin , background haded with cobweb lace caught rith pearls. The court train hung rom the shoulders with knots .of >earls. The veil of maline was most lecomingly fashioned in comb elect caught by a bandeau of orange >lossoms. She carried a shower bou[uet of bride roses and valley lilies. ine DnaegToom entered wim nis >est man, John Lomax. The cerenony wa9 performed by the Rev. J. N. Guy, pastor of the bride; ' Following the ceremony a briliant reception was given at the rimmons home. The guests were revived by Mrs. E. E. Timmons, Mrs. Sdgar Scott and Miss Carrie Belle tfcLeod, and were ushered Tom the receiving line down the ong hall, where the many lovely >resents were on display, and into he dining room. Here , a sweet ourse was served. The bride and bridegroom slipped way to catch a midnight train to j Hinois, the home of the bride- j nroom. . I Mrs. Henry is a graduate of WinCLEI South Caroli NEXT SESl 1 , EQUIPMENT AND COUR College Lands?1560 Acres. Value College Plant?$2,000, Teachers, Officers, AssistantsEnrollment 1919-1920?1014. Ten Degree Courses in: Agri Architecture, Chemistry, C Engineering, Civil Engii _-Electrical engineering, jviec Engineering, Textile Induci dustrial Education, < Science. Short Courses in Agricultur Textiles summer' school. June 14 ? July 24. Agricultural' Teachers 6 weeks course?June 14-J 4 weeks course?June 28-J Cotton Grading Course Begins June 14 and contin about four weeks. College Make-up Courses Courses for Removal Entranc ditions June 14?July 24. Club Boy's Courses July 13?July 23. SECOND HOME COMII July 30, 31, and August All graduates and ex7stude urged to attend this gatheri "Tigers" at the old Lair! I be quartered in Barracks, so ' sheets, towels, etc., as you di you were a acdet. We can accomodate only 1< Barracks and will reserve sp; order of the application recei' For Full Inform DO NOT DELAY, YOU MA\ NOTIC i BE SURE AND .... The C I JUI 1 AND HAVE YC | Count I SOUND , throp college, and ' a woman of strong personality. Mr. Henry is from Illinois, but now is making his home in Abbeville where he is in business. 1 ' EVANS?(CAMPBELL Miss Lyna Evans and Mr. Ebber Campbell were married at ,the Baptist parsonage Sunday afternoon, by the Rev. Louis J. Bristow. Miss Evans is from near Abbeville, and Mr. Campbell's home is near Antreville. Friends of the young couple wish them mighty well. ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED The following from the Anderson Daily Mail will be of interest to the friends of the groom-to-be in Abbe.?? /' l vuje:- , "Thursday afternoon Miss Cleo Bailey entertained at tier attractive suburban home, in compliment to Miss Annie Biiley who is to be married to Arthur Link, of Abbeville, June 30th. An original feature of the party was the inanner in which the engagement was announced^ As the | guests assembled 'on the poi^ch they were told to follow a "Link" chain, in which one link was missing. After long search Miss Amelia found the Inissing link, and read the message it contained, Annie Bailey-Arthur. Link, June 30th. The bride-elect VI SON r- 11 c lid. $ VAIlieg\3 til J SION OPENS WEDN SES Value of Colic ,000.00. There was never a tii ?120* edge was so highly prizi culture, peusated. hemicai Hifili wages for untn hanicai ?n>" fl y0Ung an to d try, in- college education. But s General resenting the work of fo e and Lv as an investment of 1 e<jiutl in earning capaci Hum $oU,UUU. What estate compara uly 24. parent of average mean uly 24' to his son? What youn ues for much vnlne in the snme ness? :e Con- Education lits one for ties are limited only by 1 aeter. Eventually 1'or awaits the slavery of igi *JG effort. Ulemson College brinj nts are 7. f1 ng of every young man in Sou ou will and possibilities of a te bring Clemsnii College a boy l'i d when ;n j$olln, Carolina can p 300 in 11i^i'li place in the service ace in w M ved. iation Write or Wire: ' BE CROWDED OUT. APPLICA E to Savings D BRING YOUR PASS B ounty Saving Tf 4 4 i .1 113 i V \ >UR INTEREST CRED] y Savings 1 R. E. C< SAFE V ' ' continued to follow the chain, and at the end found a basket ruil of many useful gifts. A delicious salad course was served. The hostess was assisted by Miss Ruth Archer. , COTTON LETTER In reviewing the Cotton Market for ! the past week, we can only again call attention to out-side influences which have been reviewed by us for many months and which influences are now having their, effect upon prices to a greater extent than was previously the case. Cotton has not declined because of any sudden change in growth conditions, but rather because the feeling of pessimism which has prevailed in other lines of business for the past two or three months, has now reached textile industries and the uncertainty of coming events has created a spirit of caution in - the minds of merchants both wholesale and retail. With the drastic decline In silk prices, the lack of demand for wool and the consequent break In the price of low grade wools amounting^ to approximately 40 ents a pound J the campaign of cut prices which has been inaugurated by many retail merchants in various lines of clothing, has caused cloth and yarn merchants,1 as well as mill executives to carefully analyze the probabilities 'surrounding the retail trade Doth domesT C O L L f " ' Agriculture and ESDAY, SEPTEMBEF ige Education. Fertilfc Tie when expert knowl- in?ect 2d and so highly com- Aericul lined labor will tempt Hog ci iscount tjie value of a Live si mch an education, repur ykjirs, viewed mere- pee De time and of money, is ty to an estate of more Coa,tal C&ll bJe with this can the ancea s hope to give or leave schoi ? man can acquire that time-at any otjier busi- The J v , year sc and Te a life whose possibili- toberY !iis capacity ancr char- ship is. 1 the untrained there . tiogV lorant and undirected tiong ? houses ?s within the reucii of scholar th Carolina the benefits next se clinical education. At th<rhos pom the humbles'. home enter o re pare himself for a stand of his state and nation. [^Col . HIGGS, President. ,be give - the cou The Registrar, Clemson TIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED epositors I ooks to the i , ;s Bank I 920 I :ted. i Bank' I, 3X, Cashier. SERVICE I __ _ _ ; * | ^ * tic and foreign for the rlext few * . i : months. The inevitable result has been a lack of interest and poor demand for spot cotton and for goods. It might be stated that the general reaction in business, the uncertain-* ties of the Presidential campaign, hicrh rates for monev. the decline' in the price of silver, silk and woil have , been responsible more than anything, else, foij the recent decline tn cotton. On the other hand, although the crop during the past several weeks has undoubtedly improved in condition, the danger period is still ahead. Weevils worms and weather can easily cause the present improved condition to change to one distinctly distressing. The probability of a sixth short'*, crop places our market In a very sensitive position to any bullish influences and when it is realised- that cotton fo? December delivery is selling 60 points' lower than at a. corres| ponding time last year amLftthpt March cotton i&Sellifcg" ^2#!'i(wnts lower and that May cotton is Wling120 points lower, we feel that? sustained decline is unlikely. We particularly call attentiw| to } the May 1921 delivery which st'prea- i ent prices appears attracrtve and we believe that purchases made or any | further declines will ultimately' show , handsome profits. - * ' , ) < 1 f . ' I 1 "H' Springs & Co. : hbhiv ' '' f. ; i rrr i Li Vjl Hi ' i' Engineering t; 8, 1920. PUBLIC SERVICE :er Analysis and Inspection 4 and Plant Disease Control Itural Research " - ^ Itural Extension . ~4 "'*{ Clemson College, S. C. radication liolera Ciutrol tock Sanitary Work k Liberty National Bank Bldg., ? Columbia, S. C. " e Experiment Station ? , > Florence, S. C. 1 Plain Experiment Station B Summerville, S. C. on these agencies (or assist- D -ARSHIPS AND EXAMINATIONS College maintains 170 fourholarships in the Agricultural xtile Courses, ana 52 in the ear Agricultural Course (Oc1 to June 1.) Each scholar- v worth $100.00 and free tuilarship and entrance ejcamina- . re held at the county court at 9 A. M., July 9th. Write 1 information in regard to the ships open to your county ssion. and the laws governing vard. . # i e wrro are not seeicing to n scholarships are advised to examinations on July 9th, than wait until they come to lege in the fall. Credit will n for examinations passed at nty seat. \ \ College, * S. Ci IN ORDER RECEIVED. -*V |