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press . *^* ^jt^S-^^^^iSElkSl tok daily excf.pt sunday f,i.mi.hctl in lu^ca^ui oetofcf 1. itl7 daily r.xctpt su^qavj fr<*!i^'*^ 4LL EYES FIXED ON CONFERENCE Washington, Nov. 11.?With th> eyes of the world fixed hopefully upo them, the accredited spokesmen of th powers will meet in Washington tc morrow to try to find a way to ear the heavy burden of armaments. In the historic quess Great Britai France, Italy, Japan and the Unit; States, a group which, acting togct er, can turn the whole tide of civiliza tiou into new channels, all hav. pledged a solemn and determined co operationIn addition CInna, Belgium, Portu gal and the Netherlands, invited hen because of their vital interest in the problems of the Far East, will sit ii. conference complete the circle o those who are to strive for the ne.< uny vi iiiicumtiuiuu iciawuitomj/. Outward manifestations of conf dence in the success of the negotiations never have been more in pvomi nence than on the eve of the asscm bling of the delegates in formal conclave. Every nation is declared by its leaders to be ready to come to the conference table with a spirit of unqualified good will for every other and behind there is a great urging force of world opim-m seeking translation into the covenants of permanent friendship. Among the statesmen and diplomats of the visiting natins the great topic of interest tonight was the address made at Arlington today by President Harding, who summoned the conference into being and who will welcome it lo American soil tomorrow. Upon every hand were heard expressions of satisfaction that in pay^ ing his tribute to America's soldier * * nv.cna/l 1,5c aeua, me ciuei eAeeuutv ? opportunity to renew the pledge of the United States to take its full share of leadership in the attainment of a better order. I I # Confernce on Limitation Holds First Session Washington, Nov. 12.?With soldied dead fresh in mind the conference on limitation of armaments held its first session to seek "a rule under which reason and righteousness shall prevail." Statesmen and diplomatists "**b llll) flin tun I) -p??a and rani n? i sentatives of four others gathered in the memorial hall of the Daughters of the American Revolution to organize a way through whicn hope to remove the causes which might lead to war and thereby remove the economic bur den of preparation. The delegates arrived before the official opening at 10:30 o'clock. Secretary Hughes called order when President Harding arrived at 10:33 Rev. W. S. Abernethy of the Cavalry Baptist church, tbe" President's pastor, offered prayer and the President immediately afterward arose and began the delivery of his address. He concluded at 1053. Arthur Balfour nominated Secretary Hughes for chairman of the conference. Secretary Hughes in his opening address presented the American plans, I suggesting the abandonment of all naval building programs and scrapping the older ships of the present navies. Secretary Hughes, who was ac claimed chairman, proposed a iu-yeari construction holiday. Three months! after the agreement of the capital ships' tonnage to be rwluced to approximately one-half million for the United States 600,000 for Great Britain, 300,000 for Japan. Replacements will be limited by the agreed maximum of capital ships of tonnage to one-half million each for the United States and Great Britain and 300,000 for Japan, subject to a 10-year holiday. The capital ships are to be replaced when they are 20 years old and limited to 35 000 tons each. The! tonnage and replacements of other ships is to befixed. John W. Garrett of aBltimore was selected as secretary general. The conference adjourned at 12:22 until Tuesday. National Council of Women Elect Officers Philadelphia, Nov. 12.?The establishment of permanent headquarters with a salaried officer in charge and the formation of a board of one member from each of the affiliated organization interested in the national legislation to determine the work df the council and the different bodies were among the recommendations submitted to the national council of women by Mrs. Philip North Moore, of St. Louis, as president. , ' 1 . A standpatter is one who will lie Atd shiver because he lacks the nerve to trot, un from another quilt.?Richmond News Leader. President Eberfc, harness maker, doubtless wishes these dnys he had learned the business of cabinet making.?Saginaw New^ourier. Babe Ruth, in the event of a sentence -by Judge Landis, might carry his case to the American Bar Association.?Nashville Banner. GERMAN TREATY NOW RATIFIED Berlin, Nov. 11 (By the Associate( Press).?Ratifications of the German ^American peace treaty were exchatijL * d here tonight at the foreign oiTh etwcen Ellis Loring Diesel, tl merican commissioner, and Dr. Ca irth, chancellor and minister of fo ign affairs. The ceremony which means a re ..1171 to friendly relations between iermany and the United States to* ilace at G:30 o'clock this af'.ernoon It consumed less than five minute The exchange of ratifications \va3 tr have occurred at noon, but, owing t numerous other appointmcn's or Chancellor Wirth, Mr. Dresel wacompelled to await a summons to th foreign office. ^ This came by telephone late tni afternoon and the American commi" sioner, accompanied by Frederi k F Dolbeare, secretary of the America' uission, motored to the foreign of fice, where they were received by D \ Wirth and Dr. Ilanicl van Ha nhauon under secretary for foreign affairs. Both plenipotentiaries signed ir . 1 1: ? _ * _ iU_ i 1 i f..: a? UU|MKULU I UU piUlUCUl CL'l l.ltYllj^ I11*1 the ratifications had been duly cxc cuted. The duplicate copy of th' treaty containing Germany's ratifying preamble, which will rest in the archives of the state department a' Washington, is bound in dark red leather and tied with ribbons repre scnting the Republican colors or Germany. It bears the signatures o" "Ebort" and "Wirth." \ The pi-eamble is cons'de-abl-" briefer than that of the copv which Mr. Drcsel delivered to the German government. It nerely records thrt fact that the authoritative bodies or Germany having approved the treat-" the president of Germany sanctioned its fulfillment. Union County for Better Poultrv The state poultry specialist of Winthrop college spent two davs of the past week working with the home demonstration a^ent, Miss Mahal? Smith. A number' of schools were visited and the work of "poultry .dubs" present^ hflMflijtf girk for the purpose of getting "lmed up for later.work. Several community meetings were held and plans for community poultry associations outlined. These associations will have for their object the improvement of the farm flock* so as to better meet the needs of the market. It is the opinion of Miss Smith that a number of the communities of Union county will soon form such associations and it is hoped that one breed will lv> chosen by all. This will be a begin ning in the right direction and wi'1 develop the poultry industry in the county so that the markets can be adequately supplied with home products thus nsuring the poultry raiser of an ample return on money invested. Those interested in such a prodeet are invited to consult Miss Mahnla Smith, home demonstration agent. Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Youns Entertain Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Young entertained at a cmrrse dinner yesterday in ar>ar af Pnnv A tlrnirnl 5nrvinnl 1\Tp Gowan. Covers were laid for 12 an i the table wag perfectly appointed; a crystal vase held pink rose buds and ferns and smaller vases holding the same flowers adorned mantels and cabinet. 4 Rear Admiral McGowan was the recipient of many delightful social attentions while in Umon and has promised to repeat the visit at an early date. Rear Admiral McGowan Guest of Mr. an Mrs. Macbeth Young Hon. and Mrs. Macbeth Young, who entertained Rear Admiral Samuel McGowan during his stay in Union, gave a delightfully informal deception Thursday evening and the officers and members of the local post of the Am_ erican legion and a few friends wcro the guests. The home was filled with late autumn flowers, chrysanthemums, roses and potted plants nnd gracefu'lv draped everywhere were the flags of the United States and the Allies. The reception \jras one of the mos* chArmtng of the many attentions showered upon this distinguished visitor and Hon. and Mrs. Young were gracious host*. Misses Agnes and Mamie Porter and Mrs. J. S. Bullard of Lancaster are the guests of Mrs. Cunningham. Sidney Howell, of Wilson, N. C., is spending the week-end In Union. J. J. Welch of Herberts was in the city today. A chorus girl doesn't need to have stage fright to he #ne.?Muskegon Chronicle. TWO KILLED . 3 IN AUTO WRECK Anderson, Nov. 11.?J. E. Barton of tiulei'son and his little daughter* Jon.iv. were instantly killed this afteiv uon shortly after 2 o'clock when the iitomobile in which they were riding .trtumed at a point about three iies this side of Piedmont. .'diss Nelle Barton, who is teaching .t Anderson college, arrived at the cllege iniirmary shortly after 3 'clock. She is in a serious condition, hey were going to Greenville, and he car contained, besides Mr. J irton and his daughters, three iiller teachers from the college, Jlssrs Daisy Daniels, Lucille Burriss, md Adeline Jones. A car driven by R. E. Cochran had ;);-.ssed them and Mr. Barton .) lad I peeded up to repass the other car vhen the machine turned^over. tfhsl I.ree teachers were not seriously inu red. Mr. Barton was a son of E. A. Baron, a substantial citizen of Pickens ounty. He was reared on his fath*k's farm and in 1879 moved to Anlerson, where he established the busil "ess now known throughout the Pieduont section. He had been engaged n this business contiuously ever since bo came to Anderson, and his effort" have been crowned With success. He was fully identified with the Interests of his adopted home and enjoyed the confidence of the people of the ontivn nnH pniinfv Besides being the owner and man ager of one of the most complete lumber and building plants in the city, Mr. Barton was identified for many years with the affaifs of the ijty gov eminent. He served the city f^l^ifully as alderman for several terms and the administrations with which he was idmtifjed have to their . credi' much pf the .permanent work of the city,' such 'as the extensive paving program, building, etc. Mr. Barton had been active in various' other Anderson enterprises, He was a director, of the Perpetual Build icg & Loan association, one of the most successful building and loap as-' .socyations in the state. **' _ : As a member of the First Baptist -church. he was a foremoBt* figq^e .in; very movement undertaken by th orous in his contributions of time and money. Little Jennie Barton was nine years old and was the youngest of Mr. Barton's children. She was one of his f:i_ vorite children and was his constan4 companion. She accompanied h?r father on many long trips and was n'most always to be seen sitting beside her father in their car as he drove about the city on business. Tn addition to his wife, Mr. Bar4-?? L? ?.i?_ ??ji in vivt'ii uv iiv i ?i wwiip^ r?u jj '<nd daughters: J. TSddie Barton, Jr . Walter H. Barton, AlMe G. Barton. TTa'-lePton Ba^on, Rocrer. Barton, Todd Barman. Furr^n" Barton, FrenV Barton, Miss Nellie Barfon ard Mrs Tames H. Oa?<r. ?R of this city. Yale-Princeton Game New irn^en. Conn., Nov. 12.?Sev mty thousand persons journeyed to Y?le Bowl for the Pale-Princeton fort hn'l e^ass'c. Marshal Foch was amonpr the few nonpartisans. n a v a _ t r? i_ r>ouinern 10 issue uonas Washington, Nov. 12.?The Southern Railway Company asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for permission to issue $5,225,000 in four per cent bonds. Frost as Far South As Florida Washington, Nov. 12.?Frosts as far South as Florida is the forecast by the weather bureau. Lower temperatures tonipht and moderate and fair Sunday as predicted. Baron Takahashi Named Premier Tokio, Nov. 12.?Barron Korekiyo Takahashi, the minister of foreign affairs in Hara cabinet has been named premier. , ^ i * I No Accidents, No Arrests There was not a single accident here yesterday, Armistice day, and the crowds were large. It is also gratifying that there was not a single cage in police court this morning. We think this quite a good record. Married 1 Charles P. Proctor and Miss Edith Campbell were married yesterday at j Oreen Street paa-onege by Rev. J. B j Chick. The ycung- eonult wi'l star* life with the good wishes of hostr of friend# Miss Mrry >crgo Ramsey, of Grove Town, oa., Is tha guest of her ^.aistcr, Mrs. James L. Ray. Ss he dent was arby a was nded r re> the > the :eive our shall (eted ance two a cheer and the crowd rushed" from all sides, scattering police and Boy Scouts until the street was choked. Mr. Wilson dolled h>s high hat in response to the cheers and then was assisted as he slowly descended the steps. He shook hands with each of the wounded men in turn as the crowd continued cheering and waving handkerchiefs, flags and flowers. Unicn Wins Game The Unicn High added another victory to her list yesterday by defeating tl^ Cowpens eleven by a score of 21 to 6. Cowpens made her only touch O O Q l'/ionli A o mmf in UWVt It HO ? IIOIMI \J JL a X UIIIL, IUU J^UIt 1/ III the third quarter. This is the first and on'y score that has been made against the Union team by either of the four high schools played this season. In the second quarter, the local team opened up with a rush and soon had the ball across the goal line. Two more touchdowns were added in che last half. Thomas made a fair kick after each touchdown. The game was well attended by both the town people and the visitors who were in Union for the Armistice Day celebration. Organize Association Joncsville, Nov. 11.?A building and loan association was organized in Joncsville Tuesday evening with the following officers: J. Lf Calvert, pros ident; J. W. Lipscomb, .vice president; P. J. Free, secretary and treas urer; directors, J. L. Calvert, J. W. Lipscomb, Paul J. Free, W. W. Wood. R. R. Tribble, R. A. Lyb.and and J. T. Scott. This is an association that is much reeded in Jonesville, and with such wide awake business directing it, it should mean to this community. Hyder-Mitchell Miss Louise Hyder and Mr. Walter Mitchell, both of Union, were united in marriage Saturday morning, November 12. at the home of the officiating minister, Rev. Lewis M. Rice. The ceremony was witnessed by members of the families of the contracting parties and by a few friends. These young people have a wide circle of friends who unite in wishing them much happiness. '?I. ' - * I I n?, ' Today's Cotton Market ' fyj 1 " + ? Open Close January .. .. 16.48 16.12 March 16.38 16.16 May 16.20 > 16.06 July .. .. 16.94 16.10 ! C-vri \)ber .. .*. 16.76 16.17 N. Y. Spots .. .7 16.70 Local market . .. 16.00 CASE OF PURCELL NOT UNDERSTOOD San Antonio, Nov. 11.?A request for an investigation into the death ol Private Albert Purcell at an arm) hospital in San Antonio, referred tc by Senator Watson of Georgia, appears to be based on a misunderstanding, according to army records whieli show that Private Pui'cell went absent without leave from the army at Brownsville, Texas, October 3, 1919 Army records fail to show any proof that Purcell is dead and hospital records show that he was never admitted to the army hospital in San Antonio. Purcell is not caried as a deserter in the records here, although no light has been shown on his leav ing his regiment. \ssocring to press dispatches, Senator Watson read a telegram asking for the investigation without disclosing the identity of the sender. He said his informant had been un. ble to learn anything about the case at-th'1 war department and also said the pri vate's death occurred at a camp ir. San Antonio. According to the army records, Pri vate Purcell was a member of head quarters troops of the Sixteen'h cavalry stationed at 'Brownsville. For charging to sergeants in the com pany with bootlegging, he was threatened with a "beating" by the men when they learned that he had furnished the officers with information which caused their confinement. Following their release there wac an encounter with Purcell and the sergeants again were placed in con finement^ Before they were release' Purcell disappeared. Purcell's fat he lives in -Cincinnati. Unemployment ST l*i ? conditions improving Detroit, Nov. 12.?The improvement of the unemployment conditions her:' are shown in the weekly report of the employers' association. Seventy-nin firms during the week added 4400 workers tot he forces. ''Bluebeard" Denies ' Killing Ten Women x VftTsaUle#, N9Yt An effort to establish Henri Landru, the niodbrtl "Blue Beard," is insane is to be made at the trial now progressing. He is charged with murdering 11 women. His lawyers said he was under a delusion that he was the most famoui man on earth. Versailles, Nov. 12.?Henri Landru, the alleged "Blue Beard," dropped his aloof attitude and stoutly denied the killing of 10 women and the son of one of them. Interest But Not Undue Optimism Paris, Nov. 12.?Interest, but not undue optimism, marks the French attitude, marks the French attitude toward the armament conference as evidenced by the editorial comment in ?? mmnAiircnanaru tilt? 1I1U111IIIK Uvnojittf/Viu. Frnnce Postpones Her Celebration Paris, Nov. 12.?France postponed her armistice day observance until Sunday as the demonstration of the nation bi in earnest working for reconstrumbn. One Killed and Two Injured in Accident Bluefield, W. Va., Nov. 11.?C. A. Pulian wus almost instantly killed and James A. Moyer and a man named Mitchell were seriously injured when the fly wheel of a racing automobile exploded in a gathering here today in celebration of Armistice day. Pulian's head was torn from his body. Mitchell's leg was severed below the knee and Moyer was struck in the stomach by a piece of the flying metal. Several minutes before 12 o'clock the racing car drew up to the curb when the streets were packed with humanity. At the instant the cav stopped a terrific explosion occurred, sending segments of metal through the hood and mechanic's seat. A large chunk of metal struck Pulian squarely in the face. The dead mars was a plumber and was 21 years of age. Mitchell and Moyer were rush ed to hospitals. An enormous crowd had gathered along the sidewalks to bow their he id in silent prayer when the noon hou arrived. Traffic seemed to pouse as the moment drew near and instead of the blast of a siren the crow 1 heard only the explosion, the scream* of women and then saw the gruesome sight. Potatoes for the Cat Mrs. J. F. Johnson brought the ca a basket of fall Irish potatoes. Thej are flne, well formed and she has ou thanks for this kindness. DEPUTY KILLS I ABBEVILLE COP t Abbeville, Nov. 11.?Policeman 11. ' 13. Canny is dead, Policeman C. W. r Crawfuiv is shot through the neek ? and 11 uty T. L. Cann is seriously .voundvd as the result of a pisto iuel at midnight last night on th . 1 iteps loading to the second floor of the city hall. The inquest was he d ; tonight in the city hall and the vcr diet was that Mr. Cannon came to ' his death from gunshot wounds at th hands of Deputy Sheriff T. L. Cann It is alleged that Mr. Cann had eaus d 1 some disturbance at the theater and 1 that Policemen Crawford and Steven son were trying to persuade him to go home. Mr. Stevenson says he heard .Mr. Cann say "Don't touch me, Craw '"ord," and almost at once the shoot ing began. Mr. Cannon was shot through the body and in the right arm and hand, dying instantly. After the shooting Mr. Cann walked home, where hi wounds were dressed. Ilis physician tates he was shot four times, on hot penetrating the right lung. Mr Crawford is in the county hospital. Mr. Cannon, the policeman k'llcd vas about <*>0 years ohl. He was wel ''kod by everyone. His wife survives him. The funeral will be held Saturday* afternoon with interment at Long Cane cemetery. Union County Should lop Li?i Dear Club Members: How would you as club members and citizens of Union county, th county that you sing and yell about at your club meetings, rallies and short courses, like to see it top th list of all the counties in our stati :n the number of club members reporting this year? Wouldn't that be something to make ou feel proud that you live in Uuioi county and that yoa belong to thi great body of boys and girls, who compose club work, not only in our county but in the entire state? Wouldn't it make you feel glad thio you did your best and wouldn't it make you more determined to "make , the best better"? I- - - Hetr tOO pur cant- he our club s'o^ , gan. That would be one of the 1 est things that club boys and girls couh stand for and work for. It can be done, and why not let Union county club boys and girls lead the state. We love our county well enough ti want to see it at the top of all the counties. There never was a better time to evercise this spirit for our county and for our club work than now. And all that I am asking you to do is to simply complete your record books the best you can and mail them at once to me. It would be bard for me to collect all of the record books from all of the club member but it is a mighty little job for one! of you to fill in and send to mo just one little book or card. When you hold your reports the entire state foice is held up, for the; can't m ike their reports without mini and how can I make mine withou O T* ? 4 ...Ml h- ? 4. ycurs juur rrpui is win uu m-ul i Winthrop. Think how proud we would feel if every club member should sent a report. Please let them go to Winthrop 100 per cent strong. That is the way to put Union eounat the top of all the counties. Wii you do your part? Yours for a 100 per cent showing, Mahala J. Smith, Co. Home Dem. Aftt. N. B.?The club women are urged to comply with the request. Miss Elizabeth Forney will arrive in Union November 10 for the purpose of scoring the contestants' but tt?r. This will be the last series of butter scoring, and every contestant is urged to attend. M. .T. S. Evaporating Plant Destroyed by Fire Cleveland. Nov. 12.?The evaporating plant of Telling Belle Vernon Co., 25 miles from here, was destroyed with $100 000 loss by fire which the officials say was of an incendiary origin. The company officials said the dnctrnef inn wnnbl V* i r\r\ r?(T nr?t An the status of the milk wagon drivers' strike. Bandits Rob Saloon Next to Police Station Chicago, Nov. 12.?Five bandits robbed the saloon next to the police station where 30 policemen were on duty, escaping with $10,000 in diaj monds and cash taken from the occupants and a revolver and star from a uniformed policeman. [ . m i At Holy Trinity Catholic Church There will be services at Holy Trint ity Catholic church Sunday morning 7 at 8:15 a. m. The public is cordially r invited to attend this service. N. A. Murphy, Pastor. BENJAMIN ABNEY CLAIMED BY DEATH Benjamin Lindsey Abney, one of the ablest and best known members of the South Carolina bar, died yes. terday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock following an illness of a little over a week. Mr. Abney died at the home of C. L. Blease on Washing on street where he had resided for a number of years. His only immediate relatives, Col. John It. Abney of New York, n brother, and Mrs. J. C. Hunter, a sister, were at his bedside when the end ame. Colonel Abney has been here since last week and Mrs. Hunter arived from her home in Atlanta early yesterday morn in ?. Mr. Abney had not been in the best >f health for some time and last week was taken seriously sick. He had railed earlied in the week, but Thursday trow worse and was unconscious all Thursday ni?tht and until his death yesterday afternoon. Diebetes and mcumonia were Riven as the causes of his death. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 1 o'clock at Trinity Episcopal church and 'he in'crment will he in Elmwod come'cry. The Rev. Karry P. Phillips, "owly chosen rector of Trinity, will orobably conduct the services. Was an Able Lawyer. Roninmin Lindsev Abney was rec jgnir.ed not only by his fellow members of his profession but by laymen is well as one of the ablest lawyers in he state, having few, if any, peers uncng the South Cai'olina bar. In .ddition to being learned in the law te was a deep stud nt otherwise. lie had one of the finest private l.btaries in South Carolina. Mr. Abney had hand'ed some of he largest cases ever caried before South Carolina courts, in -luded unong these being the famous Southern railway merger su't in which he gained wide distinction for h:s work, n this case some of the most^ prom_ inent attorneys in the country were engaged, includine A. P. Thom, then eneral counsel for the Southern railway. Mr. Abney war division counsel for the Southern at that time and had harge of the entire case, being assisted by a number of other attorneys. .AjaoOKT -important gagedin was the Sem'nole sut ana the" nst case of importance in wh'ch he ippcarcd in court was the Columbia anal case. lie was engaged by the <tate of South Carolina for this case, the commonwealth winning in the ourt of common pleas. lie was division counsel in charge of South Carolina for the Southern railway for a quarter of a century, resigning in 11) 17. * ' -? J i n Mr. Annoy practiced iaw in i^u'umbia for 39 years, coming h'?re Jannary 1, 1882 fr<>m Edgefield. He practiced with his brother, John R. Abney, until the latter went to New Vork in 1883 and then f >rmod a partnership with John P. Thomas, Jr., vh'ch continued for many years. Mr. Abney was bom in the old N"inetv-Six district in what is now Edgefield county February 25, 1859, >nd was therefore 03 years o'd at the ime of his death. He was educated ^t the common schools of Ivs ili?t ict md attended Newberry col'ege whnn his institution was located at Walhalla, his father owning a summer 'iomc there. Tie later went to the TTniversity of Vbgin'a where he was graduated in 1879.?The Sfatn. Car Turns Over Twice A car driven by W. IT. Thomas anil carrying Plummer Thomas, Robert Kerry and David Coleman to witness he Furman-Carolina football game in Greenville this afternoon, turned over twice this morning about 10 o'clock near Cedar Ilill school houso, seven miles out on the Cross Keys road. Plummer Thomas suffered a broken collar bone and a scratch on .he forehead; Robert Berry was pinned under the car, but besides severe bruises is not thought to be badly hurt; David Coleman suffered a sprained wrist; W. H. Thomas suffered only minor scratches, it is thought. That the young men escaped with their lives seems miracu'ous. The car, in rounding a curve sk'dded in a sand bar, one wheel smashed. The car turned over twice. It is not thought that any serious developments will come. The young man with the broken collar bone is thono-Kf to he the worst hurt. He is in thi Wallace Thomson hospital and ha3 heon given surgical examination and aid. Unification of laws relating to bills of exchange is the aim of a commit* tee of the league of nations. A stationary airplane that pitches and rolls like a real one is used for rifle practice. "World Problems ag Luncheon Topics." That is the time when world problems seem so easy to solve.? | New York Post.