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* ? ',/, . i ' V1' ;.,; ' Abbeville Press and Banner . Established 1844. $2.00 the Year. Tri-Weekly Abbeville, S. C., Friday, June 3, 1921' Single Copies, Five Cents. 77th Year. WAR IMPOSSIBLE DECLARES GEODES i BRITISH AMBASSADOR SPEAK.' IN VIRGINIA?-FOR ERA OI PEACE. DIPLOMAT PLACE! HIMSELF ON RECORD AS FA 'YOKING LEAGUE OF ENGLISH \ SPEAKING PEOPLES. DR COOUOGE SPEAKS. " 1 Qbarlottaville, Va., June 2.?Si: Auckland Geddes, British amibassa dor to the United States, apeak in? at the centennial exercises of tin University of Virginia . today as eared his feearers of the impoeaibili f ty of war between England and Am erka. The British" diplomat placed him on record as favoring a leagu< Of ail English speaking peoples U insure an era of world peace. ** * AiwAUmlIH fiarftv Goolidffe O.' Harvard university, a lineal dea ceadant of Thomas Jefferson, th< founder of the University of Vir ginia assured his hearers that if Jef ferson had been- alive when th< world war broke oat that he woulc have approved of sending troops U France to lay down their lives foi America. The third day of .the centennia ended tonight with a dinner in the " historic rotunda, onc^ swept by fir* r and once saved from ~ destructior during the Confederate war by : Northern general. From the standpoint of sentiment and history th< 4 pilgrimage by delegates to Jeffer son'a old home and burial place at Monticello was the feature' of the daylight program. s *V-. T# ? TTT 11 /M. >LfT. nenry nwwura wuhw, president of the University, of North Carolina, stated in his address that It was the task of the South to interpret to the world the great forward upward movement of democracy, Thomas Watt Gregory, former attorney general of the United States gave Thomas Jefferson credit foi the strong binding tie that fc.oldf * alumni to the University of Virginia. M. Gabriel Hanotaux, commander of the French Legion ol Honor; John Stewart Bryan, rectoi of the university, and Or. Hugh H Young, head of the Brady Urological institute of Baltimore, alsc > spoke. Mr. Gregory received ' a laugi ij trom tne dinner guests m 3tann? that experience has demonstrated that liars are divided into three as cending grades?"the liar, the damr liar and the old alumnus." The former cabinet member Avitl deep humiliation confessed to being a "grind" at college and that h< "did not take calico even in home opathic doses." "Almost 40 years have passed aiiuifi imv afn/^Awf /lami maw r oMiv? ovuuvuv uajo auu awn vtrc old grind comes back to- the centennial and w?ll tell you why be comet back. What is the tie that binds"! It was the teachings of Thomas Jefferson and the personal exampk of the men who constituted the faculty of the university during th? years immediately following the "Confederate war. L . ? "The old grind has not forgotten He is here tonight to renew !his allegiance to these men and what thej "V? -stoodifSM, and rSo-receesecamte hw > self to- the faitb that wrs theirs.** ' -a ? ' 1 c MEETING BIBLE SOCIETY 1 v' ' The directors of Dis. 7 - - trict Bible Society will meet in the Presbyterian Church at Afcbeville June 10th., at 10 o'clock, according to notice given by the President Dr. J. I. McCain. A FLORIDA VISITOR I Mrs. Grace is here from Florida and is spending some time with hei sister, Mrs. C. E. Williamson. Mrs. Grace has many friends ip Abbeville who are always glad to see hef. , 9 . Effort To Amend Revenue Measure ' Keller Introduces Four Tax Amend| ments?Would Repeal Present Transportation and Sale* faxei With Very Few > Exception*. Washington, June 2.?Representstive Keller, Republican, Minnesota in" troduced today four amendments to 1 the existing revenue laws which he said were sponsored by the committee of manufacturers and merchants and federal taxation and the farmers federal tax league. r One of the measures would repeal * all existing transportation and sales ? taxes except those on tobacco, dis? tilled spirits, olemargarine, habitforming drugs and products of child labor and would repeal also .the ex. cess profits-tax and-the-10.per cent. tax on the incomes of corporations. Another would amend the incomc - tax law so as to distinguish between 5 "earned" and "unearned" incomes. > The tax on "unearned" income with the supertax would be retained, but f the tax on "earned" income would be cut in half. ? "Earned" income would be defined - as income derived from personal ser vices or from Susiness conducted per. .... ! sonauy. I The third bill would amend the in> heritance tax to provide a tax of 1 r per cent, on estates of $20,000 to $35,000 and graduated upwards to 00 1 per cent, on estates over $100,000,.S 000. ! The fourth bill would provide tax i of one per cent on land values in i excess of $10,000, after exempting buildings and improvements and in i the case of farms, cost of clearing and draining and maintenance of t fertility, which Mr. Keller said would > exempt 98 per cent, of all actual farmers. , Mr. Keller presented estimates det claring the amendments with customs ; and other miscellaneous revenue would raise siuiBcient funds to me?t I the government budget and provide , a sinking fund for the public debt. ? i MEDICAL COLLEGE CLOSES I Ten Graduates in Medicine, Thirteen in Pharmacy and 'Eight in Nursing?-Special Address By Reed Smith?Diplomas Awarded Charleston, June 2.?Dr. Reed . c_:?u g?.?+v ' ouiivu uj. Uic uiavuidiuj ux uvubii Carolina delivered the annual adi dress at the commencement exercises r held this evening by the Medical I College of South Carolina, Dr. Robert Wilson, J)r., dean, (prestfdjng. D|ii plomas were delivered to 10 graduates in medicine, 13 in pharmacy, i and eight in nursing. Honor graduatf es ware: in medicine, Charles W. * Bailey, Charleston, first; Joseph I. Waring, Jr., .Charles, second. Pharmacy, WiHia.m K. Jay, Greenwood, I first; Frederick S. Poulnot, Charlea! Ion second. Nursing, Edith Lavinia Arnold, Tiffany, Ga., first; Rosaline > Cray Avant, Walterboro, second. WINS GOLD MEDAL Miss Gwen Bristow returned today from Anderson College where she has been a student during the past session. At the commencement exer cises held last night, Miss Briatow was-awarded a gold medal for having r contributed the best English compo s'tion to the college magazine dur. . ing the year. The decision was by a committee of three professors of English in colleges other than Anderson. COURT ADJOURNS t t ; Chief Justice Eugene B. Gary art r;ved in Abbeville yesterday. The Qnn>*ama Paiit4 Vina /*awt\1ofo/1 "f VlP work of the Spring term and the judges go to their homes -to prepare the opinions. Judge Gary stood the i work of the spring term remarkably well*considering his serious illness in , the winter. His friends are glad to see him looking hale and hearty after the long stay in Columbia. Industry Notes jTurn For Betten No Immediate Sharp Improvement However Federal Reterrei Is sue* Review of Financial ant Economic Situation in MayMust Be Stow? \ \ f-i Washington, June 2.?While ! . definite "turn for the better" ha: i been taken apparently by somi i branches /of industry and the bus* ness outlook for the season continu ed generally more favorable, then is but little prospect of "an irnmedi ate sharp improvement of condi tions," the federal reserve board de i clared tonight in its review of th( financial and economic situation throughput the country during May Recovery in production and distri bution haa been in progress during the month,, the board said, but ever it added, the more hopeful attitud< which has shown itself among buai ness men recently has continue? and is preparing the way for active development in some industries. Financially, the month was c^e <y increasing * strength and of -toon prosperous outlook the board assert ed. In various sections of the coun try, it was explained there has beet an easing of the demand for. fundi rrouiwiiig in aivu; of lower price levels and jiartiallj from the adjustment to new condi tions. Irregularity and lack of uni formity -still exists to a.marked de gree in the retail price field. Th< board observed. Seri-cxiis obstacle* to the final adjustment of wagef was forecast unless retail prpes-mov? much faster to their final basis. Adjustment between wages anc prices, especially retail prices, is exhibiting special difficulty, the board said while readjustment in wages has been slow. Foreign trade during the montt was described as still arrested 01 depressed with its movement,, .Sbontinmng toward a more nearly .eijuac balance of imports and exports. Especally noteworthy in the foreign trade has been the volume of goods as reflected in the Henres ahowine decreased foreign shipments and inreceipts from abroad during the month, the board said. Unemployment was on ' the increase in May the board reported, despte the anticipated Lmprovemenl dn the labor market due to the opening the spring agricultural activities However, it added, voluntary unemployment has "been considerably augmented as a result of increasing laibor difficulties accompanying wage reductons. Agriculturally, .the boarc declared the situation during the month may be characterized as unfavorable and backward. The wet cold weather of May, it explained miuv&XV&VU ffiiai vivy uv?i and did great damage in certair sections. The first crop over wad* areas has suffered severely it reported and the development of the cotton crop throughout the Soutl: haa (beep retarded by unfavorable weather. conditions. SURVEYING THE DISTRICT The Board of Trustees of the Abbeville School District are having a survey of the district made preparatory to ordering an election on the bond issue for the building of the new uigu avuuvi, REJECTS GOOD ADVICE Commenting on the -advice given J. C. McLane that he attend the Seceder church in Newberry and throw a dollar in the collection in order to cure his loneliness, the Newberry Herald and News reports that J. C. prefers to attend a hospital. Well, there are others of his kind about Abbeville. VISITORS FROM FORT MILL Mr. and Mrs. A. 0. Jones came fro-m Clinton with Major and Mrs. Fulp for a short visit. Mr. Jones returned to Fort Mill Thursday while Mrs. Jones will remain until next week. Winthrop Gives r Place To Pugh ? Fomer President of Columbia Made Bursar. Other F'osts Filled? 1 Money Needed For Extra Teachers?Alumnacr Association Plans To Help. J Rock'Hill, June 2.?At the annu3 a] meeting of the board of trustees of Winthrop College, i3>r. G. T. Pugh formerly president of Columbia colege, was elected to fill the new office of bursar at Winthrop Dr. Pugh has had a number of years' experience in a woman's college as professor, president and business man as well as a scholar. Or. Margaret White rides, a -native of Chester county, was elected as resident physician. Sho Is a gradu? ate of the (Medical College of Vir, ginia; having also attended the si Medical CoMege of iJ utimore, tne Haxvard Medical college and tfye 1 University cxf Jfclinburtih. Dr. Whitei side served one year as associate physician at the State hospital and f recently was physician an charge of ; a hospital in India for four years as - medical missionary. Miss Lula O. A ndrews was elected 1 dean of women t-> fill the vacancy i caused by the resignation of Dean : Brown. Miss Andrews is a woman r of the highest qualifications in. scfool arship, executive nihility and social - standards for the position to which she haa .been elected. 5 ' No Money Available J The question of providing for ad1 ditiocaal teachers,. imperatively need5 ed to care for 150 more students next year was thoroughly consider1 eel. The legislature at the last session denied the request of the board ' for money necessary to secure these J teachers. It will be impossible to care for 150 more students, without M additional teachers, it was an jnoam&d. The matter was left with ' the emergency committee,- with ' 'pewfci* to act. Hie following resolutions were 1 adopted relative to accepting the i proposition of the Carnegie founda' tion in regard to old age annuities ' for Winthrop college teachers and ! executive officers. "Resolved: That the trustees of ' Winthrop college, the South Caro? lina college for women, propose to ' participate in the contributory plan * of old age annuities offered by the * Teachers' Insurance and Annuity " Association of America upon the r folloTring terms: > 1" Winthrop college will cooper* ate under the plan of contributions propcs?Lby the Teacher's Insurance ! and Annuity Association of Arneri" ca in the purchase of an annuity ? policy for each member of the col> lege teaching or executive staff, t giving full time to its work and 1 drawing salary for such service, ! and vho elects to enter the retire ment "system after at least one year ! of service at the college. 1 <; "2. The contribution shall be not - less t.jan 5 per cent of the active salarj up to the limit of a full profeasoi's salary, and the college will contribute a like amount in the case of each member of the college teaching or executive staff contri i bating under the conditions named above ! "3. The trustees reserve the right ! to deai.1 with special cases in special terms." " THE VIRGINIA GIRLS t iMiaijea Florence Neuffer, . Helen . MiH<wd, Elizabeth Gambrell and - Lena Belle Johnson arrived in Abbe, ville Wednesday night from Ran' dolph-Macon College, where they , have ;:>assed a most creditable year, takine thp in fVioir n.loeaoo aa ; usual with Abbeville giirls. ??______ GALA DAY IN JULY. Big plans are on foot for celebrati ng a certain birthday in Jluy. The , lir is filled with the sound of many teet and the honk of miles of automobiles as the whole county comes ; to town to celebrate. Look out for the date. Would Protect i Treaty Rights American Bar Association Bill Introduced?Measure Put Forward To Raise Issue and Not to Apply to Any Specific Situation. Washington, June 2.?A proposal ' to confer upon the federal government power to name and enforce, even as against states, treaty rights which aliens in the United States may be given was introduced today by Senator Kellogg, Republican Minnesota, in the form of a bill framed - by the judiciary committee of the American Bar association. Senator Kellogg said the measure was put forward to raise the issue and not .to apply necessarily to any specific situation. Under the bill, the president would be authorized, when,in his judgment any statute of a state, or territory contravenes treaty rights of aliens, to instruct the attorney general to , take up the defense of civil or crim inal prosecutions brought by state officials before state courts and to secure their removal to federal courts for trial. The federal courts ! would take . jurisdiction when any acts had been committed against aliens which would constitute crimes under, state laws and penalties similar, to those provided in the state statutes would be' imposed In case of acts against American citizens. United States marshals and if neeessary afmy or navy forces, would be available to enforce decisions. -' Under present conditions there is no law authorizing intervention byi the federal government for the pro-1 tection of aliens in state proceedings] Senator Kellogg said. The Bar as-| sociation bill, he added, was intended to make clear the rights and duties of the federal government. - The bill referred to the foreign relations committee of which Senator Kellogg is a member. He said his own opinions as to the advisability! of^ its enactment would be withheld to await the committee's report. _ FUNERAL SERVICES / HELD YESTERDAY Body of J. E. Jones, Late Treasurer of County Laid to Rett at Long Cane Cemetery?Large Crowd Attends the Funeral. The funeral services of Joseph E. Jones, at the time of his death treasurer of Abbeville County, were held yesterday (Thursday) afternoon at I the Methodist church, of which he was a member. The services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Peele, the pastor. After the services were concluded, the body was taken to Long i Cane cemetery and there laid to rest. The following friends and neigh, bors of Mr. Jones acted as pallbearers: W. A. Calvert, P. A. Cheatham, W. F. Nickles, W. F. Perrin, Richard Sondley and J._Howard Moore. The honorary pall-bearers were the county officers of Abbeville Cnuntv. with whom Mr. Jones has been so closely associated in the letter years of his life. The following relatives of the deceased came from a distance to attend the funeral. Hon. and Mrs. A. W. Jones, Columbia; Mr. and Mxa J E McDavid, Columbia; Mrs Robert Johnson, John .Johnson, Mrs. Bell and Miss Turner, of Spartanburg; Robert M. Jones, of Charleston; W. T. Jones, of Spartanburg, and Thomas Jones and Mr. Lipscomb, of Greenwood. A NEW LAWYER Hubert C. Cox, of Abbeville, is among the graduates of the Univer ? _ \ 1 _ J?J 1.1- ^ sity tnis year, naving co<mpi?i?a wits course in law. Mr. Cox will be admitted to the bar on completion of his course, and will locate in Columbia for the practice of his profession. 'PRESIDENT HARDING SPEAKS TO MIDDIES . DIPLOMAS (PRESENTED TO GRADUATING CLASS OF NAV- . AL ACADEMY WITH PRAYER . THAT NEW OFFICERS WILL NEVER BE CALLED INTO BATTLE, ALTHOUGH AL- ' WAYS WILLING TO FIGHT. Annapolis, June 2.?President Harding presented diplomas to the naval academy graduating class here today with a prayer that the newly commissioned officers nevef would be cailled into battle, 'but with an admoriiton that willingness to fight and die for one's country always muat remain one of the most potent safeguards of civilization. Speaking in Dahlgren hall beforethe midshipmen and thousands of their relatives and friends assembled for th? Graduation erercisea fchf* nrM dent solemnly reaffirmed his faith in a strong and fearless republic -Vt-t but added that be wanted it ahr*y? ; jj a republic of "high ideals." . The most desired of notional attainments he said, would-be a medium-between r the spirit of maintained institutions and the spirit of the crusaders. . With his expression of hope that V the nation would not again be called . to war Mr. Harding coupled a prom- . ise that so long as be remained piesdent no American would be called upon to fire a gun except in a cause 1X1 uaxiiiuu^ Wll/U WUV7 /Ull^llVMl vvuscinece and for which answer could be made to God. '. - ' ' v Advice to Graduates !>., i ^*2 The president's short address waa delivered after he-had handed each v of the 260 graduating midshipmen , his. diploma and had personally congratulated eac,h cm his completion of the academy course. Previously Secretary Denby of the navy department had made the formal coax- v mencement address, advising the graduates that their best assets as 1 -officers would be the respect and * love of their men and counseling . them to be truly "officers and gentlemen" and never "snobs." Similar advice was given the graduates by Rear Admiral A. H. Scales, superintendent of the acadev my in a farewell talk recounting their successes and praising them as "one of the best, bodies of men anywhere." He touched briefly o-n the trouble of the last year at the academy adding that '^the difficulties were not ours but the successes are ours." . , Accompanied by Mrs. Harding, the president motored here from < Washington and arrived shortly before 11 a, m., the hour set for the commencement exercises, reviewed the regiment 01 midshipmen drawn up in line of battalions on the parade grounds, stood at present arms as he passed, before thean while a battery boomed the 21 gun presidential salute. Mr. and Mrs. - Harding went first to the house of Admiral Scales, near Dalhgren hall and after the ceremonies were t!ie admirals luncheon guests before starting the return trip to Washington. Among the distinguished guests who sat on the platform during the commencement nrocrram was Ad iniral Uriau of the Japanese navy, a member of the class of the 1881, and only living Japanese graduate _ r of" the academy. Forma' notice of his presence was taken by Secretary Denby, who in beginning his iddress cordially bid the admiral welcome to American shores once more. Welcome for Sweetheart*. Both Secretary Denby and Admiral Scales also officially welcomed -he "sweethearts of the graduating :lass" amid much gigging and hand tapping from the feminine contingent of the audience. Later Presi-. dent Harding carried tfte suggestion forward into a eulogy of the part women played in the great affaire of the world.