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II f Abbeville Press and Banner j Established 1844. $2.00 Year. Tri-Weekly Friday, oSer 6, 1922 = Single Conies. Five CVnfa 1 : "" enforce payment i would be ruinous ENGLISH BANKER TELLS AM ERICAN ASSOCIATION?ENG LAND ONLY FOREIGN ABLE I TO PAY AND WILL DO SO SAYS , McKENNA. I .New York, Ort. 5.?Definite postponement of any payment of the ! defots owed the United States by Eu ropean nations, with the exception ] >f En-griand, until the actual amount < .vhich such nations could ultimately 1 )ay, has been determined by confer- ] ?ncee between the creditor and the i * J 1-- iU. Tj;?Vt 11 debtor's, was suggested oy uie . Hqnorable Reginald McKenna, for- : mer chancellor of the British ex- 1 chequer, in an address before the American Banker's association con- , mention here today. ' Air. McKenna also gave as his opinion that Germany might be able to pay as reparations In the immed- < iafce future about on billion dollars derived from her foreign balances and the sale o foreign securities. * Such a payment he asserted, would < only be possible if all other demands j are postponed for a period, long 1 enough to stabilize the mark. Future demands at the expiration of that 1 period, he said must be limited to i the annual amount of Germany's exportable surplus at that time. < The speaker, who is chairman of 1 the London Joint City and Midland ' Ltd., said to be the largest bank in ' Great Britian, gave his views on the economic aspects of reparations and 1 international debts, how they are ' payable the general capacity of a } debtor country to pay and the effect < of payment. c*If I have become convinced," he ' said, "that any attempt to enforce 1 payment beyond the debtors ability ' is injurious to the international I [trade of the whole world, lowec wagles, reduces profits and is an indirect * [cause of unemployment the con- ! elusion is founded solely on economic grounds and is uninfluenced by 1 any political consideration and re- 1 gard to the moral obligations of the (debtors." He argued that England has the capacity to pay her de?bt to the Unit- j en States and he continued, "I can unhesixaingly assert her determine tion to hon^r her bond in full." The remaining international debts ' he stated, should be considered as on?B in which the -United States and Jbjngi&nu src cunvci in which both have the same interest as creditors. The Versailles experts who figured that Germany could pay 120,000, 000 dollars in reparations over estimated her capacity, he asserted. France's external debt, he said, is for too great in relation to interna^ tional trade possibilities and viewed from the standpoint of the 1914, the more endeavor of France to ex* tend her foreign sales to the required degree would disorganize the trade of the world. "The inevitable conclusion is," he said "that these international debts are far to great for the capacity of *nv of the debtor countries except England, She alone in he<r accumulated foreign investments has adequate resources with which to dischai^re her liability to the United States. To Practice In Federal Court. I The oath of admission was administered in the U. S. Court at Greenville this week to James S. Cothran, attorney, to practice in the federal court. Lawyer Cothran is 'better known in Abbeville as "Jimmie." COLUMBIA VISITORS EXPECTED Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Hair, and Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Roper of Columbia are expected in the city tomorrow to spend several days with Mr. and Mrs C. D. Brown. COMMITTEES GIVE REPORTS OF SYNOD Review of Year's Work by Presbyterians?McPheeters Resolution Brings Debate 'Chester, Oct. 5?The annual synod of Presbyterian church of South Carolina, which has been in session at Chester since Tuesday, came to a close at a very late hour tonight. From every angle it was pronounced the most notable and constructive synod ever held in South Carolina, rn point of attendance all former records were eclipsed. Delegates will leave for home tomorrow morning. A committee was appointed to select the next meeting place. By working bard each day and iar into tne nignx;, a large amount of work was accomplished by this synod, work that will mean much towards advancing Presbyterianism in tho state. Tonight's session opened with a conference on Christian education. The Rev. Alexander Martin, D. D., of Rock Hill presided. The Rev. L. Ross Lynn, president of Thornwell orphanage at Clinton, told of training of the 355 inmates. Dr. Davison M. Douglas, president sf the Presbyterian College of South Carolina, told of the work of that institution and said the matriculation there thi3 fall was 187. Tv- T O flmaawt onnVa in VipTifll'f of i/Ii U XJ? UJ.CVU oywv ? ? ? the Columbia Theological seminary, in which he is professor of theology. Dr. S. C. Byrd, president of Chi:ora College for Women, spoke in the interest of Christian education and specifically of the work of the :oHege. The Rev. G. G. Mayes of Winnsjoro was reelected editor of the JnnUinotinn Pr?shvt.priflll >jr UUU d puunvuwviij ? Progress, and the Rev. J. M. Hollalay of Marion, business manager. The synod expressed much sorrow aver losing the Rev. W. E. Davis, Rrho has been preaching at Clemson College and. who goes to Staunton, Va. The Rev. Melton Clark, D. D., of Columbia made the report on( the $1,000,000 campaign fund. In the report on local home missions it was shown that, despite the depressed financial conditions prevailing in the state during the past jrear, the local home missions committee was able to report a larger work done than ever before. Probably the most interesting question discussed at the synod was that launched by the Rev. iW. M. McPheeters, D. D., of Columbia Theological seminary in the following resolution: "That synod take this opportunity to caution those charged with the training of its girls and young women and those having the oversight of our young people's work, that they zealously guard against training our young women for ac livities in His church to which God in His word has not called them." After an enthusiastic debate, in which one speaker stated that he thought women should have the same privileges in church activities as she has in politics, Dr. McPheeters' resolution won by a decisive majority. TAKEN TO STATE HOSPITAL J. Eddie Keller, a prosperous farmer of the Long Cane section, was taken to the State Hospital in Columbia this morning for treatment Mr. Keller has many friends anc relatives in this county who hop* he will soon be himself again. t ? State Teachers Meet March 8, 9, 10 Columbia, Oct. 5.?The 1923 con vention of the State Teachers asso ciation will be held in Columbia March 8, 9 and 10. it was announced here today, following receipt of z message "to that effect from H. C Will A_SW4A.V>Op AVW V.V XXII&9 OVVi VWM* J GIANTS WIN TODAY. The Giants won this afternoon over the Yankees in the third game of the world series by the score of 3 to 0. ' 'J: "i ' i?yvf 'tiigSita'itfi'TtiT r MANY RAILWAYS SETTLE STRIKE j \ EIGHTY-THREE SAID TO HAVE SIGNED ?CIRCULAR GIVES " THREE REASONS ACCUATING EXECUTIVES IN ACCEPTING "AGREEMENT BASIS. Chicago, Oct. 5.?Eighty-three railroads of the United States, operating approximately 65,000 miles and employing between 125,000 members of the federated shop crafts, have settled the shop crafts' strike with their system federations, according to a special bulletin sent today to all me.mbers~of the organiza tion over the signature of fi. M. Jewell, president, The latest addition to the settling roads being the Fort Smith & Western, the Georgia, TIMsn-m? #] n J?9 A M n aM/] 4-Va l/?0 fYA x'lunua a Aiauaiua ctnu unc vmvagv Great Western. Replying to numerous requests for an interpretation of the Baltimore plan, upon which the strike leaders claim the settlements %have been made, fthe circular states three j reasons actuated the executives in I accepting the agreement (basis. It gives first, a split in the Association of Railway Executives one group agreeable to a settlement and the 'other bent on destroying these organizations," second, willingness of the liberal group to negotiate na tional agreements and lay down a basis for settlements on other roads; third, that no justification could be found for keeping 125,000 men on strike who could return to work and assist in financing .those who remained idle. Justification for the action of the policy committee the circular declared, is seen in the fact that 31 others carriers, in addition to the original 52, have agreed to the Bali _i jtimore pian. A second special circular to the I membership contained in detail an in terpretation of Federal Judge Wilkerson's decision on the injunction bill filed against the organization by Attorney General Daugherty. It | wks supplied by Donald R. Richberg, attorney for the shop crafts. "We can not interpret the itemperary injunction, drastic as its terms ' are," said Mr. Richberg's opinion in part, "as in any way restraining or preventing the officers and other rep resentatives of the shop crafts' or ^anizations from doing all in their .power to maintain orderly discipline and conduct of the lawful work of the organizations, to continue to ' call for and expect to receive the loyal support of each and every mem > ber, to continue to work in harmony ; and with a common lawful purpose ' to advance the common interests of L the organized shop crafts employees. INSTALLATION SERVICES Will Be Held in Presbyterian Church Sunday Night. Services will be held in the Presbyterian Church Sunday night to install the Rev. John A. McMurray as pastor. The commission appointed at Chester this week consisted of Rev. ' G. M. Telford, of Abbeville; Rev. W. D. Ratchford of Cross Hill, and Mr. S. C. Hodges of Greenwood. Mr. | Ratchford will preach the installation sermon. Mr. Hodges will charge ' ,the people and Mr. Telford will charge the pastor. Arrangements are being'made for " I snlfmHifl epruipo anrl o larcti f?r>n - gregation will take part in the exer cises. I FARMERS BANK LOW BIDDER i Upon request of the County Board of Education, County Treasurer R. B. Cheatham and County Supervisor L. W. Keller borrowed $40,000 Wednesday for paying school claims and expenses of the current session*. The Farmers Bank of Abbeville County was lowest bidder at 03.15, the County Savings Bank coming second ' with a bid of 03.20. I MINE WORKERS RENEW DEMANDS POLICY COMMITTEE MEETS IN SESSION AT CLEVELAND?DECISION TO STAND ON OLD POSITION MAKES MINERS CONVENTION UNNECESSARY Cleveland, Ohio, Oct. 5.?The policy -committee of the United Mine Workers of America in session here today reaffirmed the demands of the February, 1922, convention of the union in Indianapolis, demanding the continuance of the present wages in coai mines until iyzo ana in aaaiuon, the six hour day and five day week, time and one-half for overtime work and double time on Sundays and holidays. These demands will be presented to the next scale conference of miners and operators prior to the expiration March 31, next, of the Cleveland agreement signed here last August, which practically settled the soft coal strike and which is now in force. Today's decision by the policy AAmvni44na c?fQr?A A? W4*i4i*4 VWtW VV Vli viiva* VIM V. V mands makes it unnecessary for the miners unic < to hold a convention between now and next April, John L. Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers, announced. The old schedule of demajids never was presented to the operators because the producers' associations in the old jcentral competitive field, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and western Pennsylvania, refused to beet the union before the miners' strike began April 1, last. Day laborers' wages in bituminous mines is $7.50 and this has been the scale since the summer of 1920. The policy committee's meeting followed the final session of a joint conference of operators' and miners' meeting here since Monday to take preliminary steps toward wage negotiations next January. The joint conference, representing all important union bituminous coal producing districts in the nation, agreed late today upon a method of .selecting delegates to a conference to meet in Chicago November 14, to formulate a method of procedure to be followed the bituminous coal industry in negotiating a wage scale agreement to become effective April 1, 1923. The setting up of this committee was provided under the terms of the Cleveland agreement and leaders of both sides declared it to be a highly important accomplishment. Phil H, Penna, secretary of the Indiana Coal Operators' association, and chairmar of the joint conference, declared it makes possible a reconstruction of the bargaining machinery, which had been broken up before the recent coal strike. PAYMENT OF TAXES Time Extended From October 15 tc November 15. Columbia, Oct. 5?Walter E. Duncan, the comptroller general, with the approval of the governor, yesterday extended the time for the opening of the tax books for the collection of state, county and school taxes for 1922 from October 15 to November 15. The extension vras granted because of delays in getting out assessments of corporations by the tax commis sion and because of the recent extension of the time for paying 1921 state, county and school taxes along with other reasons, Mr. Duncan said The tax commission has been busy with the new revenue laws and shorl delays were occasioned from this heavy work, it was announced. The auditors were able to get their books ready by the 15th of this month and as a consequence the comptrollei general thought an extension wise. Mr. Duncan's order granting the extension is as follows: i "Under the- provisions of Section 1767, Volume 1, code of laws of South Carolina, I, Walter E. Duncan - comptroller general, with the ap REQUESTS FOR LOANS 11 SHOWING DECREASE |\ Treasurer of Federal Land Bank Says Indications Are Conditions Are Better. Columbia, Oct. 5.?While many p farmers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida may be hard up for cash, the applications for loans at the Federal Land bank in this city do not show it. Indeed, according to Harry Root, treasurer of the bank, applications for loans during September, 1922, were not so ft numerous as during September, 1921 f5 nor were near so many loans closed ^ during last September as were clos- j ed in the same month in 1921. In 1921, the number of loans closed during September was 733 for $2,032,600; in September, 1922, the number of loans closed was 651 for f( $1,241,900. b "I believe the lighter demand for jj loans from farmers is caused by the j, better conditions that prevail," said t] Mr. Root yesterday when asked how he accounted for the smaller num- i ber of loans closed this year than a last. "The loans applied for have t] fallen off during the year, which to n my mind indicate better conditions." During the past September loans applied for totaled 2,452 for $6,- 0 1 QC KKn / ^UfVVV* 4J ' 'At the present time the bank is p working out a plan by which the ap- ^ praisers of the institution will reach j the secretaries of the various loan associations over the country every j 60 days. There are about 20 appraisers in the field. If the 60 days' basis ^ can be worked out, secretaries of associations, when asked by prospective borrowers when the appraisers ^ will be around, can give definite in- . formation to inquirers. The bank in Columbia serves loan associations in the five states of the district. r AUTOS REGISTERED J D Motor Licence Fe-?? Collected by the State Columbia Oct. 5.?Motor license ^ fees collected by the State through q September 30 amounted to $725,- ^ 699,62, according to a statement to- j. J XTi^?ViTtrVj nr r.ATMTnifi. Uiiy 'Uy one guauc 1x15a ?T?J sion. Of this sum $580,559,70 will j, be expected in the countries when:? paid, under the .80 per cent clause of p , Highway act. < ' In September 899 new automobiles were registered, it was -as stated, Richland County, With 103, led 5 in the September licenses, while the j other leading counties were Spar- ^ ~ ^ ft a - tan burg y4, urreenviiie it, uikujto- ^ ton, 67, Anderson 56 and Florence ( 1 12.. ' v 1 Greenville leads all counties in i ' j the amount to be received under the t 80 per cent clause with $53,890,29. r ; a FINE SHOWER FALLS. Well, its "over at last. The back bone of the drouth was broken this ' morning by a good rain which began ' gently and continued getting stron- ' 'ger until by noon pedestrians were jumping over the floods at the vari1 ous corners of the street. Everybody * w*as out enjoying the shower, and ^ pretty soon there will be the ^ mud to complain about. , i 't BUILDING NEW HOME. S. F. Hammond was in town yesterday. He is hauling lumber from j Abbeville to finish his house at Bethel. He is building a neat new* bungalow to replace the house des' troyed by fire several months ago, 'r and expects to have ?t finished soon. t MAYOR'S COURT > c Three cases came up before the Mayor this morning. One Was -dismissed, one fined $10 and one $5.00 t ! proval of the governor, do hereby e postpone the time for opening the i >ooks for the collection of state, ' ?ounty and school tiixes from the i 15th day of October to the 15th day of November, 1922." ...... .... . ^ URN ONTARIO FIRES STILL RAGING EARS THAT OVER 30 LIVES ARE LOST IN FIRE?5,000 ARE MADE HOMELESS?PROPERTY LOSS Wi!LL RUN INTO THE MILLIONS. North Bay, Ont., Oct. 6.?Forest re refugees arriving here today :om Haileybury reported that beveen 50 and 100 persons had been <; , rowned when they were crowded com a dock where they were trying M > board a rescue ship. V.. ,' North Bay, Ontario, Oct. 5.?The ear that upwards of 30 lives have een lost in the fire which is sweepig northern Ontario was expressed i the latest reports available from be affected area today. Soon after midnight George W. >ee, chairman of the Temiskaming rid Northern Ontario railway issued bis statement concerning the fire ow raging in the north country: "Over five thousand people hav? een rendered homeless. The loss * f life is considerable and is mountig. The towns of Haileybxrry 3,500 eople; North Cobalt 1,000; CharlDn 600 and Heaslip 250, are totally estroyed. ' . ' ' "The situation at Cobalt is clear. ? Tiere is. a small fire burning one lOe away with i a mild southwest < . '' ind blowing. V ' ' - "Three trams with Z4 cars conlining 1,400 refugees have left Coalt for, North Bay. Other trains are eing prepared as rapidly as possi- V' ie. . "The property loss will obviously an into millions of dollars. The re still is . burning briskly, fanned y a subsiding wind. "There is no prospect of rain and f?? fire will have to burn itself out. "The T. and N. 0. tracks fronting he stations at Haileyburg, North lobalt and Heaslip were destroyed, he ties burned and the rails warped, t is impossible to maintain traffic. "This is the hardest blow /the rorth country has ever received." LAN SPECIAL TRAINS . TO ERSKINE-P. C. GAME > ! Greenwood, Oct. 6.?Officials of Irskine College and the Presbyter -11 ?V. ? <M.A? ItAMA TTOfl+Ar/llQ T7 an v/uuege wuv iucv uwc o arrange details for the ErskineC. football game in Greenwood, )ctober 19, stated that plans are ' y inder way to bring the student bodes of the two institutions to witness he contest. Arrangements may be nlade for special trains from Clinton , tnd Due West. __________ . 1 Rain Made No Difference. Abbeville High School is engaged his afternoon in taking the measure nent of the Ninety Six High school foot Ball Team. The weather made m Hiffprenoe to the enthusiastic (layers, in fact they seemed to ike the idea of playing on a muddy ield. The Ninety Six Team reached own this morning and appeared to >e real husiky fellows. ENGINE CONDEMNED. Tha engine on the Southern f. branch between Abbeville and Hod:es was condemned at 11.20 Wedneslay morning by a government inpector and no trains were operated ...x A iVtU/vinlln +Wo+ offarnAA-n All MIL UJL njuucvinc utit?v ?j.vvamvwm. - mgine was sent up from Columbia hat night to take the place of the tne condemned. THE COTTON MARKET Cotton brought 21 3-4 cents on he local market today. Futures closd: Pet. 21.28 Dec. " 21.64 Jan ' 21.42 March ? - 21.59 May ? 21.55