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PREVENTABL1 COST FAR Treaty Million Dollars a Year Goes * ' Up in Smoke From Fires That Might Have Been , Avoided With Proper Car*. National Fire Prevention Week i3 ta be observed October 2-9. . Its obiect is to call attention to ^ the vast annual loss by fixes which might have been prevented, and to emphasize the necessity of safeguards against future fires. The Nation's total fire loss is estimated at 15,000 lives and $500,000,000 in property each year. According to the statistics of the National Board of Fire Underwriter*, there were 38,266 fires on farms in a single year?1918?and the estimated loss was $18,166,710. That means that 38,266 rural families in ~ 1918 suffered loss in degrees varying from slight damage to the loss of home,, live stock and, in mariy cases, human Hfe. Farmers, and all persons in rural ctinmunities, well may join in the observance of fire prevention week, c feoth individually and in public ga- J therings, such as schools, churches, ' and farm organizations, says Henry .Cr Wallaefi secretary of agriculture. . 'Farm fiTes cost about $20,000,000 a year?$18,^66,710 in. 1918. Of the fires that year, 33 per cent, were ^ from causes classed as preventable, ^ 37 per cent, from partly preventable causes, and 30 per cent, unknown but believed to have been largely ^ ' preventable. With inadequate (firefighting equipment on farms, fires are hard to control. Prevention is the %est way to deal with them. ^ Defective chimneys and flues took toll to the extent of $1,962,031; sparks on roofs, $1,181,171; careless use of matches by smokers and oth- n ere, $1,071,937; petroleum and its ?< :vV' products, $732,067; and stoves, fur- 2 usees, boilers, and their pipes Is c\no V The largest item listed as partly e preventable is lightning, $3,933,950. JMre Prevention Week should be t) made a special time for looking over h the premises to see that the building* fi are in the best practicable shape to t< " prevent and resist frre; that inflam- I ,. triable rubbish is cleared away; and n that habits of safety ^re-instilled in b ' the handling of matches, lamps, c stoves, and kerosene knd gasoline. r GasoJine has come to play such an'ti important part in farm life mat speI * rial care should be taken to see that t< it is not stored in inflammable build- e ings, and is never openec In the pres- n enceu of uncovered flame. a / Fire Prevention Week ends on the h semi-centennial of the great Chic a _ e , go fire. While occurring in a great t: < t : city, the traditional cause of this fir^i c as one which is liable to occur in the _ country?the upsetting of a lantern b - ' hi a stable. If lanterns must be used b in barns, they should be kept in good condition, set or hung in a safe place s and never filled or lighted in the c f^barn., t Numerous disastrous fires ars r I raused by thrashing machines, oovh s by scattered sparks and embers and a by dust explosions in the separators, t AH smokestacks should have spark r arresters, and the ground around the boiler should be kept clear and wet n down if necessary. Grain dust explo- b aions are largely preventable. The I; United States Department of Agri- p / tilt-nro Vrua mnHp OTrhnnsfivp sfcrirllPR f of the subject and is prepared to re- a command adequate safeguards. Serious losses are caused by h sphrks from locomotives, which ig- p nite dry wooden shingle roofs and n start many fires in straw, stubble t v and gTass during dry seasons. If a t railroad runs through the farm, it n will pay to plow a few furrows along a the right of way as a fire break. s Kerosene lamps should be exam- a * ined to see that the burners are in good condition, and should never be a left where they may be upset. Kero- fi sene and gasoline receptacles should n be kept apart and should be so dif- s ferent as to avoid possibility of a , mistakle. t ^ 1J vramary iriction magics snumu be kept in safe receptacles, away s , from children, and never carried a loose. Smoking in bams and garages s never should be permitted. Fire mar- t shals *f Western States report great- fc ex fire losses in grain and straw the e past season from carelessly thrown p matches, engine sparks and automo- g E FIRES IMERS MUCH WHAT IS OUR CAPITAL? PUZZLES WHITE HOUSE Whether It Ii Washington or District of Columbia May Require Daugherty 0 Washington, Oclt. 4.?What is the capital of the United States? Is it ;he City of Washington or the District of Columbia, This question has seen raised with the State Department and refered to the White House where consideration is being given U) the advisability of asking the Attorney General for an official opinon. The question arises over the practice of the State Department in 1 rafting: proclamations* for the President. These proclamations certify hat they are done in the District of Columbia." Up to a few years ago he certification read "done in the 3ity of Washington." The change to "District of Colum>ia," came recently. Representative Jen Johnson, Giuurman of the comnittee on the District of Columbia, leclares the Capital of the United States was not Washington nut the Mstrict of Columbia, the argument >eing that the capital was established in the Federal District and not in ts only city. The Wilson Administration ac 1-3 T.l t_ X ?1 J epiea rar, oonnswn s con ten won ttau hereafter President Wilson signed tis proclamation as "done in the Disrict of Columbia." The Harding Administration has continued the pracice. * CONFIDENCE IN EMBEZZLER! Ian Accused' of Stealing From Bank Become* Auditor. Stamford, Conn.?Alfred H. Raylond, woh is held in bail of $5,000 or alleged embezzlement 6f $9,72 from the First National Bank of few Canaan, was elected Auditor of few Canaan at (the annual town lection today. Raymond, employed as teller of ie bank, confessed recently that he ad ibeen stealing the bank's funds or ten years, when an examiner descted an irregularity in his books. >espite the act. that his friends lade upt the bank's losses and the ank officials refused to make any omplaint, the young man was arested on complaint of Federal'auhorities and is now awaiting trial. Raymond had been nominated lor [>wn auditor before he was arrested Citizens not only did not take his ame off the town ticket, but they re doing all in their power to have im dealt with leniently by the Fedral authorities. They blame his rouble on the small salary' he reeived. ile and tractor backfire, than ever efore. Buildings may be made safer by eeing that the chimneys are without racks and free of soot, which may ake fire and scatter sparks on dry oofs. Flues which may become ljot hould be covered with asbestos and ny near-by walls and ceilings pro. ected. There should be a sheet of .?inl 11CWIX UllUCi CYCiJf ObVVC. Out of all the losses by lightning, iot one was on a building protected y lightning rods. It Is now definitey known that lightning rods afford rotection. If installed intelligently hey reduce the risk from lightning Imost to the vanishing point. Public schools may well devote an our or afternoon to a special fire revention program. Some ipromi:ent citizen could be calJed in for a alk. Essay and, perhaps a playlet by he children would Heap impress the latter on theiT minds. Some schools lready have a weekly 15 minute leson oh fire prevention. The plan isj dmirable. Meetings of farm organizations re particularly proper occasions for re prevention progams. These orgaizations frequently have a fire in_ urance feature, and every fire loss leans larger premiums for the mu_ ual insurance associations. The lesson of fire prevention hould be taken to every rural home nd community. Prcautionary meaures will do much to cut down a loss hat takes millions of dollars out of) be possession of rural American^' very year and leaves nothing in it? lace. Prevention is 'better than reret. 1 . V.. > BIRD CAUSED WRECK Paris. Oct. 6?Was Sadi Lecointe's smash in the Deeutsche de la Meurtho cup race on Saturday caused by a bird's getting in the way of his machine, traveling at a speed of about 300 kilometers an hour? This question being asked seriously in aviation circles here. Credence has been given to this theory because the wings of the winner's airplane were found after the race covered with splashes of blood and the remains of small birds which Kirch struck while flying. It is thought' possible that Lecointe's propeller may have hit a larger bird. He was flying very low. and game is plentiful all over the course. His propeller was making 1,900 revolutions a minute. The impact of a collision with a partridge while it was turning at that speed would be quite sufficient to cause it to splinter to bits. Lecointe is reported doing well. An X-rayN examination has shown N i that he sustained no fractures. He escaped with a sprained wrist and ankle and a comparatively slight shock. Kirsch, when interviewed after the race, said that he was in splendid condition. When asked whether he did not get "cold feet" after Lecointe's accident, he replied: . "No, they were burning." a matter of fact, they were blistered .by the intense heat of his motor. SUMMONS. FOR RELIEF. (Complaint Served.) The State'of South .Carolina, County of Abbeville, Court of Common Pleas. J. W. BROCK, Plaintiff, .' against ' J. H. MORRISON, H. T. MORRISON, MRS. ANNIE MORRISON, CORA MORRISON and J. L. MORRISON Defendants. To the Defendants Above Named: You Are Hereby Summoned and required to answer the Complaint 'an thjs action, of which a copy is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your answer to the said Complaint on the subscriber, at his office at Abbeville 1 Court House, Pofftliwa fnronftr rJaxra KJ\J\A bit vaivi lie*) vt a wil ill .vnviiKj wmj w? after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer the complaint within the time aforesaid, the plaintiff in this action will apply to the court for the relief demanded in the Complaint. WM. P. GREENE, Plaintiffs Attorney. September-26, 1921. To Tie Non Resilient Defendants, Cora Morrison and J. L. Morrison: TAKE NOTICE that the complaint in the above stated action was filed in the office of* the Clerk of Court for Abbeville County, Abbeville, S. C., on September .29, 1921 where it is now on file along with the summons of which the foregoing is a copy. Dated 29th day of September 1921. WM, P. GREENE, Pla'ntifFs Attorney. ORDER Upon hearing read the petition in the above matter asking for the appointment of J. Moore Mars as guardian ad litem for the iiifant defendant, Cora Morrison, for the purpose of this action, and the facts therein stated appearing to my satisfaction, It It Ordered that J. Moore Mars be, and he hereby is, appointed guardian ad litem for the said infant defendant, Cora Morrison, for the purpose of this action, unless the said Cora Morrison, or someone on her behalf, within twenty days from the service of a copy of this order, shall nrnnirp fho nnnrkin+mpnf r?f some other person to act as guardian ad l;tem for the said infant defendant. Let a copy of this Order be served upon the said infant defendant by publishing the same once a week for three successive weeks in Abbeville Press and Banner, a newspaper published at Abbeville, South Carolina, along with the summons herein. * L, PERRIN (Seal) Clerk of Court for Abbeville County. . Sept. 30, 1921. W. A. HARRIS FUNERAL 8UPPLIES EMBALMING and Auto Hearse Service PHONES Day 39S Night 134 HUDSON MY ? > CONVICTED OF MURDERING TWO STEP-CHILDREN JURY OUT WHOLE NIGHT?MRS. HUDSON TO GO ON TRIAL MONDAY. Albany, Ga., Oct. 6?Glen M. Hudson today was found guilty of the muraer 01 irs two step-cnnaren ana sentenced to be hanged November 18. The jury was out all night and returned its verdict at 11 o'clock. Mrs. Hudson, mother of the murdered boys, who was jointly indicted with her husband, will be placed on trial Monday, it was announced. The two boys, Robert and Isaiah Temple, aged ten and four, were shot to death on the porch of their home while eating watermelon. The case went to the jury at 10.25 o'clock after Hudson, in an unsworn statement in his own defense, had asserted his innocence and arguments and the judge's charge had been completed at night sessions.' "I am not guilty; I am as innocent as an angel in heaven, God knows I am," Hudson declared in his statement in which he accused his wife of having been cruel to the murdered children. "She seemed to have a grudge a gainst inem, he said. "Many times I have seen her take sticks and ropev and beat the largest boy and I'd beg her not to be so horrible to the little j fellows." CLEMSON ANSWERS The Eldorado is the best variety Blackberries should be planted in the late fall in rows 7 feet wide and 3 feet apart in the row, and cultivated BBBBiaaBBIgBBBffli | ? | Build 5 II ?_ j | This I ji You ca I! buildinss to I| j 7 | j Prices ( 11 er now than 1 i j ' ji Why n 1 j We lea h prices. I Builder* A. H. JACKSON Lumb clean throughout the year. After th berries have been harvested in June the vines should be cut off with ; mowing blade or scythe a few inche above the ground and raked off an< burned. The young shoots which wil appear immediately will make suf , 7L OiteBiq Soi GREATEST LTV In the history of the Fair Assoclatlc Int the boll weevil menace/ AUTOMOE Fut track, well known drivers,' Auto races on Friday, 28th, HORSE Qn Tuesday, Wednesday and Thuri races for purses of |S00 each event, nurses of $150, each event, with add< AUTO POLO?S Stripped automobiles In exciting p South, One exhibit each day betwee day; also once each evening: during BIG FIRE WOE! Oh the Midway, the famous C. A. "W niany new and novel. POULTRY under the auspices of the South Car< In conjunction with the State Fair. AGRICULTUI fVio otnin (noli also Girls' Club work. CAROLINA-CLEMSO The one bl* football game of th 8,000 spectators. Football Day, Thx SEDUCED SATES AdmUalonai Adult*, 75c} childrei rate* for school children'* ticket* v tickets not aold at fair ground*, bo 1 rrnnrdr and will be redeemed at 30c each* Kor premium list or Information. ... D. F. EFIRD, S SSSSSSSSfSSSSi V 1?"? ing Ma ( 1 I [s the Season to and Repair '' ' ' >> linot afford to al )f building matei will be the case ot consult us tod t I d in the campaii > Supply C , Manager. er Yard at Ice Plant, e ficient growth during Jane, July and i, August to mature a heavy crop of a fruit the following season. If all of s the vines are not cut back immediatei ly after the fruit has been harvested 1 it will be necessary to take out aB *'. - of the two-year old wood in the falL 1 "* . ....... nth Carolina fair* " - ! '; *3 rs STOCK SHOW j \, m. Come and see how others are n??t. a ^ 'V t IILE RACES speedy cars., Purses amount -to fS.ftt. EACING sday afternoons. Facing and Trotttar With added money. Running Races nr id money. .. . , IOMETHING NEW 10I0 games. First time'ever seen la tk? n races Tuesday, Wednesday and Thn*?fireworks. IS EVERY NIGHT Torthan Shows, featuring- 30 attraction^ y| I EXHIBIT illna Poultry Breaders' Association. Hdft B. K., Adams, President, Charleston, S. CL IAL PRODUCTS iding work of Boys' Corn and-Pig Cluba; N FOOTBALL CLASSIC e season. Reserved seats provided irsday. 27th. . : j v<% ON ALL RAILROADS 1 tinder 12 year*, 35#. Farther red nee*. rhen bought In advance In bnllr. Theft* it must be weeured In advni(ce.fM*.t|? fall value II not used. Prices 20c ?*4l write ! >'J ecretary, Columbia, S. C. , .(}! iiziaiaraiara^^ * ! I tenals :: " -11 jj Build |> i ill . 1! low valuable j | , hi v tji 1 J, "ials are low- [ j | : again soon. j| lay? 11 I m for lower {i ! m __ ]! i I Amnonir S uiii|iauj PHONE 68 ! J J ! rafiiiufufiifiiiiiiufiirafiuaia