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r '... ' " . .. ...' v V- . . . , : ".I I A Abbeville Press and Ban ner I * /|1 ESTABLISHED 1844. $2.00 YEAR. TRI-WEEKLY ABBEVILLE, S. C., FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1921 SINGLE COPIES, FIVE CENTS. 78TH YEAR ?????? __ " == .j ' FATTY FAR AWAY WHEN CASE CALLED COUNSEL QUJTS COMEDIAN WHEN HE FAILS TO APPEAR AT COURT?WILL NOT PRESS LIQUOR CHARGE AT PRESENT TIME. I > San Francisco, Oct. 5.?Frank E. Dcminguez, prominent Los Angeles attorney, has withrawn as chief counsel for Roscoe <C. Arbuckk charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of Virginia Rappe, Milton T. Cohen of Los Angeles, an associate counsel for Ar_ buckle, announced here today. 6an Francisco, Oct. 5.?The manslaughter charge against Roscoe C. Aiftmckle, in connection with the death of Miss Virginia Rappe after a drinking party in a hotel here a month ago, was on the calendar of x the superior court today, (but the defendant was several hundred miles away at his home in Los Angeles. It was learned ilast night from .Qiharles Brennan, one of the defense attorneys that Arbuckle's .presence . / is court today was not deemed j necesary as the case will come up on\ ly for instruction and Arraignments. District Attorney Matthew Brady intimated,, however, that. he opposed Avbuckle's absence and probably would ask continuance x until next Friday to enable the motion picture comedian to come to San Francisco anil appear. ^ Federal action against Arbuckle in connection with-alleged Volstead act violations are to- be held up for some time/ it was announced by R. H. McCormack, special assistant to the attorney general of the United States. MeCormack said he had cancelled plans which called lor the immediate arrest of the comedian on a .charge of unlawful .possession of ; liquor until after full investigation of the alleged disappearance of $40,000 worth of assorted liquors from a v restaurant, declared by McCormack to have been the source of the in; toxicating liquors consumed by guests at Arbuckle's party. When xeaerai oiaciajs nuucu we cjmunonment its purported $40,000' stock ' was not found. MoGormack charged that advance information of the raid had been conveyed. Late last <night McCormack made public a telegram whicH he had received from Wayne B. Wheeler, chief counsel for the anti-saloon league in Washington, which demanded immediate and vigorous prosecution of Arbuckle and others who attended his party for alleged violations of the prohibition laws. McCormack replied, he said, that a full investigation was being made and that he would undoubtedly prosecute the persons involved. DJL JtOBT. J. TALBERT DIES AT McCORMICK McGarAick, Oct. 6.?Dr. Robert J. TaJbert, a highly esteemed citizen of this community, died at his home here yesterday afternoon after a very short illness. He was about 68 years of age and was born in Alabama but moved to this county when qwite young. Dr. Talbert practiced ' his profession here for about forty years but retired several years ago and devoted his later years N to his plantations. He was twice married. First to Mrs. Georgia Searles Freeman who died a number of years ago and by this marriage is survived by Mrs. R. T. Jennings of Columbia and Mrs. Frank C. Robinson of McCor riek. His widow who was Miss Geor gia Deason of McCormick and the following children also survive: Hisses Gladys, Carrie Sue, Roberta a?d Elizabeth and one son, Robert Jennings Talbert, Jr. SPREEING ? Mr. and Mrs. Will White and Mr. and M&. W. Joel Smith went over to LauTens this afternoon to take in tie football game. I i OLD HICKORY MEN GO 10 NASHVILLE t REUNION OF 30TH DIVISION PERSONNEL TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 4-5?MANY INTERESTING. FEATURES PLANNED. PERSHING TO BE THERE. Nashville, Oct. 6.?Men of the Old Hickory Association, veterans of the Thirtieth Division which three years ago was pounding away at tne German strongholds in France, will again march in review before General Pershing at their third annual reunion, to be held in Nashville, Tenn., an November 4 and 5. In fact, it is probable that Marshal Foch, generalissimo of all the allied armies, who has been invited to accompany General Pershing to NashVil^e, will also be in the reviewing stand. The parade of the veterans, however, will form but a part of the full reunion program. Men who billeted in French villages or battlefield shelters three years ago will find the homes of Nashville opened to them. Plans have been made to house and care for ten thouand veterans and more if they should come. iConvention sessions will be held in the Auditorium with a capacity of sever, thousand. Dances and otheT social features enough to give every man who comes an opportunity to enjoy himself are being arranged for iby the hosts of the occasion, the citizens of Nashville. Separate headquarters for each of the regiments of the. division will be established in Nashville and in the billeting arrangements it is planned, ? M_1 _ x_ L. ' -C as i<tr pu^iuie, tu put men uut ui the same outfits in the same section of the city. ' There will be all sorts of opportunities for oldtimers to geit together and "fight the war" which started on the Mexican border for. some, at Camp Sevier, for othefs, and ran all the way across the seas, over the Hindenburg Line, through the Argonne, into Belgium and Luxembourg and home again. In the course of its training and traveling and fightig no. division in the American army made a more creditable showing than did the Caro. Una and Tennessee troops. The achievement of the division in the first smashing through thesocalled Hindenburg defense system at Bellicourt across the St. Quentin Canal Tunnel, is one of the outstanding achievements of the entire war while the artillery brigade, operating separated in the St. Mihiel. Arsronne and Woevre sectors, took rank as one of the most effective artillery outfits Qf the army. , -Railroads have granted a reduced rate of one and a half fares for the round trip to members of the division association. Members planning to attend may come to Nashville, paying full fare, and there receive their certificates of membership entitling them to half fare on the re> turn trip. Certificates may be secured in-advance of the meeting, however, from iPrank P. Bowen, Holston National Bank building, Knoxville, Tenn., or from the Reunion Headquarters, (Chamber of Commerce, building, Nashville, Tenn. ATLANTA POLICE LOOKING FOR CLINTON GIRLS 1 Atlanta, Oct. 6.?Three girls, seekers of adventure, were being looked ? A 1.1 x _ rrL< 1 1 - ior in Atlanta inursuay on auvicKs from their parents in Clinton, S. C., where they disappeared Wednesday after saying they wanted to see "Atlanta and the world." They were Claudia English, 16; Emma English, 15, and "Babe" Peave, 15. MR. HOWARD ILL The venerable Dan Howard, a Confederate veteran about 80 years old, is very sick at the home of his daughetr, Mrs. Azalie Wilson. Mr. Howard is known throughout the county and his friends join in washing him a quick recovery. GREENVILLE ESTABL -A Mr. McKiaaick, in Speech at Marker Exerciaea, Givea Proof of Laat Meeting of Cabinet. Unique and impressive were the exerciser yesterday afternoon attendant upon the unveiling of the Confederate Marker, erceted, through flip pffrtrt.fi A-f tlio P.Uri/1 memorate the last meeting of the Confederate Cabinet, which was held in the old Burt house at the intersection of Greenville and Main Streets and which is now occupied by the Stark family. The stone stands in the street less than a hundred yaFd? from the house. It bears on one side a transcript in bronze of the Confederate Seal and on the other a synopsis of the history of the event it perpetuates. J. Rion McKissick, editor of The Greenville Piedmont, chief speaker of the' occasion, related again the preponderance of evidence which substantiates Abbeville's claim to being the scene of the event to which the monument unveiled yesterday bears silent testimony. He said; "It seems to me that it is established that the 'last cabinet meeting jwhich could be called such' was held at Abbeville and that the last chapter in the government of the Confederate States was written there." To initiate the ceremonies the Rev. M. R. Plaxco, pastor of the A. R. P. church, delivered the invocation. Mayor J. Moore Mars, introduced the Hon. Mr. McKissick, after whose address the stone was unveiled by Jane Harrison, the granddaughter of Col. F. E. Harrison; Caroline McAllister, a granddaughter of Col. G. McDuffie Miller; Annie Rogers, a granddaughter of Robert R. Hemphill, a private of Co. G., Orr's regiment of Rifles and Rebecca Smith, a granddaughter of Mr. W. Joel Smtith, a private in Company B. Orr's Rifles,, McGowan's Brigade, all soldiers of Abbeville, each adding his share to her imperishable glory in the great conflict. Mrs. F. B. McLane, president Civic Club, in a short and appropriate speech, presented the marker to the city. Her gift was accepted by Mayor Mars oh behalf of the council and the city. Hatch's band rendered excellent music throughout the exercises. 7 Occupying seats of honor in front of the decorated stand were the Daughters of the Confederacy and Confederate veterans, who attended in a body. The monument, which stands directly in front of the Baptist church, is of an excellent quality of granite. It rests on a base of concrete, the space intervening between the base and circular outside curbing already being sodded. On a bronze tablet on one of the stone's four sides is a replica of the Confederate seal. On the opposite side, facing the old Burt home, is another tablet bearing the following inscription: "This tablet was placed here to commemorate the last meeting .of the Confederate States Cabinet which was held in the Burt house near by, directly in front of this stone. "The following cabinet members were present: Jeffersan Davis, President; Judah P. Benjamin, Sec. of State; John C. Breckenridge, Sec. of War; S. R. Mallory, Sec. of Navy; John H. Reagin, Postmaster General. "A council of war was held at the same time with the cabinet and the following generals in attendance: W. C. Breckinridge, Basil W. Duke, J. C. Vaughn, George C. Dibrell, S. W. Ferguson, Braxton Bragg. "It was decided after mature deliberation and discussion that it was useless to continue the war longer and that the government should be disbanded. "M. H. Clarke, acting treasurer, Confederate States of America, says: 'The last cabinet meeting which icould be called such, was held at Abbeville on the 2nd day of May, (Continued on page eigkt.) SPEAKER ISHES PROOF i ; MARKER UNVEILING PROVES BIG OCCASIOI ) Credit to Thoae Who Assisted?His tory of Spot.?Mrs. McLane's Speech. While in the city yesterday, Mi t McKissick was the guest at iuncheoi at the Eureka hotel of the Civic Club [ as also were Mayor Mars, J. Allei Smith, Geo. T. Barnes an W. P. Greene. Mrs. Mary Taggarl proprietor of the hotel, had preparei a splendid turkey dinner which wa i thoroughly enjoyed. Following lun cheon, Mr. McKissick was taken for ride over the city. Misses Sarah and Gladys Barne made the wreaths used in the decora tion of the marker. Mrs. W. A. Hai ris, Miss Maggie Brooks apd Mr! Henry Norwood acted as ushers an< found seats for the doicen old sol diers who attended the exercise? . Mrs. J. D. Kerr, Mrs. W. A. Harris Miss Maggie Latimer, Mrs. Gary an Mrs. Greene decorated the porticc [ American flags, bunting, potte i plants and cut flowers being used. The ground on which the Marke now stands was at one time a poin jutting out from the grounds sui . rounding the Burt house and wa i planted in tree3. At first a pathwa; was allowed by the Calhouns wh occupied the house and finally a wid roadway was made which was use by every one. After Mr. Stark pui chased the house ithe roadway wa i inairiutineu anu me trianguia shaped bed full of shade trees was ' popular resort for the children an nurses around town. For a year o two the Civic Club undertook t beautify the triangle but the shad trees made this impossible. In 1914 Mr. Stark gave "The Tri angle" to the City Council for "th use and benefit of the Civic Club, the gift being due directly to the ei forts of Mrs. W. P. Greene as presi dent of the Civic Club and Mn Frank B. Gary, as chairman of th Marker Committee. The council ac cepted this gift during the admini station of Dr. C. C. Gambrell a mayor and the deed was recorded i: the office of the Clerk of Court o June 7th, 1914 and signed by Mayo Gambrell, Mrs. Frank B. Gary an Mrs. W. P. Greene. 1 The trees were cut down, a copin was put around the triangle and handsome flower bed was maintaine for same years. In this work th marker committee was helped an encouraged by Mrs. W. D. Barkt dale whose good taste and hard wor did much to beautify that'street. When the town took on the way of a city and paved the streets "th triangle" was torn up and a smalle space, a fifteen foot circle, was se aside for the iriarker. At first Mrs. Frank B. Gary wa chairman of the committee until il health necessitated a prolonged sta; in the hospital, since which time Mr* Greene has been chairman, wit Mrs. Frank B. Gary second an Mrs. Foster MoLane, president o the Civic Club, serving, ex-officio. Mrs. Foster McLane, who presentei the marker to the city, spoke as fol 1 rVTTTCJ "Mr. Mayor, Ladies and Gentlemen "After many days of work an* -planning the Civic Club sees in th erection of this Marker to commemc rate the last meeting of Presiden Divis' Cabinet, the completion of long deferred and hoped for task. "We take today, In this publi manner, pleasure in acknowledgin; the unfailing courtesy and help o the City Council and we thank th people of our fair city for thei friendship and encouragement ii the work we have done. "It gives us pleasure to presen this marker to (the city, Mr. Mayoi in the hope that it will ever Instill i: the hearts of coming generations th patriotism our fathers held so dear,1 Mayor Mars, in behalf of the city accepted the marker and expreese< his appreciation of the work of th PEACE TREATIES ;\ BEFORE WE * SHEPPARD OF TEXAS DELIVER ADDRESS?ONLY HONORABLE COURSE FOR NATION TO RATIFY COVENANT OF VARSAILLES AND JOIN LEAGUE Washington, Oct. 6.?The peace b, treaties with Germany, Austria and >? Hungary were brought before the n senate again today and displaced thf d tax bill under the senate's agreement to seek a vote about October 14. ^ Senator Sheppard (Democrat) 8 of Texas, opening debate in oppol" sition to ratification of the treaties a declared "the only honorable course for this nation is to ratify the treatj s of Versailles and join the league " of nations." The Texas senator de livered a prepared address which consumed the entire day., Much of il ^ was devoted to the league, which, he I 3aid, had already justified its exist5' fince. ^ "I can not vote for an enactment,' said said Senator Sheppard,."in whicl ^ once more asserting our isolatior from the league, we emphasize oui ' desertion of humanity." t Washington, Oct. 6.?The peace treaties, with Germany, Austria and Hungary were before the senate all y of today, with a speech of six hours by Senator Sheppard (Democrat) oi G ' j Texas, in opposition to ratificatio: and an address by Senator Moses oi ' New Hampshire, a Republican "ir rconcilable" in favor of the treaties r a Senator Sheppard discussed pro j ceedings of the league of nation: r which he declared the United State: 0 should join and Senator Moses in fa voring ratification declared the treaties were the "consummation oi i_ the struggle . . to maintain the in e dependence of the United States." " ''It cuts us loose at once and l hope forever," said Senator Moses i- "from that body of death known aa }. the league of nations." e The New Hampshire senator op posed American representation on th< i- allied reparation commission, al s though, he said, it was no secret thai n Secretary Hughes favored such rep n resentation. He added, however, tha r he did not share the fears expressec d by Senator Borah of Idaho, anothei Republican "irreconcilable," that th< g treaties would force the United Stat a es into the league. d "I can see no reason why an irre e concilable should withhold his as /I ?oni fr> its ratification." he said. 1 k ATTENDING THE GAME ?- Attending the gome in Laurens to e day were, T. G. White, W. H. Long r J. A. Long, Mr. and Mrs. Will White * Mr. arid Mrs. W. Joel Smith, J. L McMillan, W. P. Greene, Bil s Greene, E* H. McMillan, Owei U Speed, Dr. J. E. Preseiy, Sanforc y Howie, Neil Swetenburg, W. D. Wil ? son, J. D.' Fulp, Mr. Hafner, Ar h thur and Albert Rosenberg, Geo. T d Barnes, iPrank Nickles, J. D. San * ders, Russell Thomson, Dr. C. H McMurray, Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Nick' ^ les, Miss Lillian Nelson and Marshal Leach. * CAPT. ARMSTRONG RETURNS d e Capt. R. H. Armstrong of Dut ' West is a visitor in Abbeville today The captain has recently returnee a from, a visit to his old home in Tennessee. In spite of his eighty-foui c years he is still young. He destroys S as much tobacco as ever and talks f as interestingly. When we saw hiir e he was in earnest conversation wit! r Judge Hoi lings worth. The fact thai n the Judge was listening instead oi talking is evidence that the caiptair t was telling something interesting. ? n Civic Club and its special committee, e He also spoke of the pride the city " should feel in accepting the markei which so fittingly perpetuates the i last important act#of the Confederate V # FUMES DESTROY 1 : MICHIGAN PRISON | . STATE REFORMATORY PRACTICALLY WIPED OUT?CELLS AND OFFICE BUILDING MASS OF RUINS AFTER FIRE.' TROOPS ON DUTY. i Ionia, Mich., Oct 5.? Michigan [ national guardsmen and members of ( tne state constaDuiary tms evening ? were patrolling the outer wall of the \ (Michigan ^tate reformatory here, where fire today destroyed all cell blocks that administration offices the i j y 4 3 chapel and warden's office. Daring . the fire that caused a loss roughly , ^ [ estimated at $500,000, at least three r prisoners escaped from the institution. The fire still was burning tonight among the twisted iron work of the cell block and the heap of t charred bricks that marked the site , of the office and other (buildings. Only the factory buildings of the reformatory escaped the blaze, be, ing saved by the position of the M wind. ' The fire started at 11 o'clock this J 1 morning from a soldering lamp in . ' | the hands of an inmate, who was repairing the roof of the administra- ? tion building. It swept "through that > ' part of the reformatory practically I unhindered due tb an inadequate s water supply. : TEACHERS OF COUNTY ! STAND EXAMINATION * ^ Thirty-Six Persons Seek - State Rat- ; ; T_ T...L C -1 I TTI lUg All A Cavil ^VUUVI A Ul> J Year. Superintendent of Education P. ; H. Mann is busy today conducting i the state examination for teachers, - there being 22 young women and no men in the list. Among the 14 colorped applicants for certificates are 12 _ , j women and two men. ? . -ft* } The examinations will continue 3 tomorrow. 'rtfa! Following are those who are tak- ^ ;$ ; ing the examination: Miss Bertha Patterson, Miss Hat; tie Lou Haddon, Miss Elsa Crowther, . Mrs. Hugih Fowen, M'iae Lucia Vant diver, B^iss Zula Suber, Miss Annie 1 Bell, Miss Lora Temple, Mass Olive f Gable, Miss Ina Gable, Miss Carrie , Metts, Miss Pauline Wosmansky, . Miss Margaret Swetenburg, Miss Annie Kerr, Miss Allene Gable, Miss <' . Lety Calvert, Miss Lavinia McCar. ter, Miss Lyda Ferguson, Miss Mar- , y> tha Edna iPrince, Mrs. NolanBowen, Miss Eveleyn Botts, Mrs. Pearl Cocknell. /Colored?T- P. "Cannon, Powv^Jl Beck, Jas. Jenkins, Fannie Taylor, t Josie W. Taylor, Ebenezer Eriwrigfct, ? ' Ruby Wilson, Carrie Cosfcy, Asalea ' Huggtins, Sallie Kelser,. Fannie G. . j Thomas, Azalee White, Bertha Fair, j ReJbecca Gray. I . BETS $600 RUTH GETS FIVE HOMERS IN SERIES ' v , "1 New York, Oct. 6.?A number of w 2 freak bets have been recorded in the world's series games. One fan j bet $500 at even money that Babe Ruth will make five home runs in the series. A Giant rooter put up $200 a?ainst $500 that Arthur Nehf, the , Giant pitcher, wins his first game. Fred Schumm of Brooklyn record- j I ;d a wager of $1,300 against fl,~ 300 on the Yankees, while another . sportsman bet $200 against $1,000 ... j that the Yankees will win four , straight. , Among other freak bits were sevt eral that George Kelly, the Giants' . slugger, will' outhit Babe Ruth, and f also that Ruth will not make a home ^ run in the series. . CHARLIE CHAPLIN SAILS FOR NEW YORK SATURDAY London, Oct. 5.?Charlie Chaplin i .vill sail for New York Saturday from f Southampton on the Cunard liner Berengaria. ?