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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
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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.
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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.
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. 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
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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.
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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
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: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
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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.
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' Today's Cotton Market '
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.