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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-26
ABBEVILLE MOTOR
CAR co. SELLS CARS
Three Machines Have Recently
Been Placed.

bcCu l. IldCcu.
Notwithstanding the fact that this is
considered the dull season Of the year, the
Abbevile Motor Car Company continues
to make sales OF machines in this and
other counties. Under the splendid man.
agement of Mr.. VIM. P. Greene, the presi-
dent, and Mr.. A. NJ. Stone, the manager,
this company is building up a rapidly
growing business in South Carolina.
Among the cars disposed Of quitelrecent-
ly are the following
To Mr.. John 7. Clinkscales an Everitt 80
touring car.
To Mr.. Frank G.. Tompkins, Of Colum-
bia, an Everitt 96.
To Mr.. E. G. Horton, OF Anderson, a
model 30, Everltt touring car.
Several more sales are in immediate
prospect.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-26
Warm at Florence.
By Long Distance Phone.


At Florence yesterday the
candidates for governor came
near having a clash. While
Judge Jones was delivering his
speech the crowd, which
seemed to favor the Governor,
attempted to prevent Judge
Jones from speaking.
Governor Blease arose, in an
effort to say something, but
Judge Jones was apparently
angered by the interference of
the Governor, and a clash
seemed imminent between the
two men. The county chair
man interfered and order was
restored.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-26
Hog Ordinance to be Revived

Alderman Syfan who was the author of
the ordinance, defeated at the last session
Of council, which sought to permit the
keeping Of hogs within the incorporate
limits OF Abbeville under certain restric-
tions, says that he intends to introduce
again. Mr.. Syfan will change the restric-
tions the measure as to distance from the
public square, in an endearvor to meet
objections advanced against the former
measure,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-26

Don'tle lice eat up your valuable poul-
try when its so easy to get rid Of them.
Conkey's Lice Powder, Lice Liquid and
H cad Lice Ointment are guaranteed to do
the work quickly. Get practical poultry
book free from The McMurray Drug Coz
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-26

Rock Hill, Greenville and Orange
burg also wanted the League to meet
with them, but Greenville and Orange
burg gave way in favor of Abbeville.
There was good deal of interest TAX
en- in deciding where to 60. Rock Hill
had delegation at the meeting that
meant business and they advertised
and talked Rock Hill. Abbeville want
ed the League in 1913 and worked for
it. Abbeville was selected as the next
meeting place by getting one more
vote than Rock Hill.
The League is composed of some OF
the best and most prominent business
and professional men in the State. Abb
beville is fortunate in getting them to
come here;we are glad to have the op-
portunity to tn. Nv our gates Wide
open in welcome to them and we
know that we will be benefited and
enjoy their visit to ps.
Officers for the coming year were
elected as follows: President, Mr.. I.
T. Hyde, of Charleston; First Vice
President, Mr.. I. w. Bowman, OF Or
angeburg; Second Vice-President, Mr..
J. S. Morse, of Abbeville; Secretary
and Treasurer, Mr.. Hunter Gibbs, OF
Columbia; representative to the Ma
tional Building and Loan League,
which meets in Atlantic City, on the
9th, 10th and 18th of July: Mr.. Will
liam Goldsmith, of Greenville.
Several committees were appointed
to look after the interests of r."
League and report at its next meetl
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-26

Abbeville, S. c., June II, 1912
The S. C. Building & Loan League,
Isle of Palms, 8. G.
Gentlemen:
In the name of our citizens I most
cordially invite you to hold your next
annual meeting in our City, "The Best
Town in South Carolina"
Should you honor US by accepting
this invitation we will not Loan, but
promise to give you, the very best
time you ever had.
l trust that we may have the pleas
ure of entertaining your body in 1913.
Yours very truly,
C. C. Gambrell,
T. G. Perrin, Mayor.
City Clerk.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-26
A VISIT TO HIS OLD
HOME, ABBEVILLE
DR.. Cliff Cheatham, of Texas,
With Friends and Rela-
tiyeS Here.

DR.. c. Cliff Cheatham, Of Fort City, Tex
as, is in Abbeville with his wife and two
children visiting friends and relatives.
DR.. Cheatham is son Of Mr.. James H.
Cheatham OF this county. He was lieu
tenant in Capt. Perrin's company during
the Spanish-American war, young man
OF pluck and energy meriting the high de-
gree OF success which he has achieved in
his chosen profession.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-26

You can't afford to be without Conkey's
White Diarrhoea Remedy. 1t Is positive
relief from this disease which kills thous-
McMurray Drug Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-26
State LEAGUE OF
BUILDING And LOAN
Next Meeting Will Be Held at
Abbeville.
ENJOYABLE SESSION At CHARLESTON
MIR. j. s. Morse Elected Vice
President---Other Mat
ters Disposed of.

The Building and Loan League of
South Carolina, held its Fourth Annu-
| al meeting at the Isle of Palms on the
18th and 10th of June as the guests of
the Building and Loan Association Of
Charleston.
The meeting was presided over by
the President of the League, Mr. G.
Cullen Sullivan, of Anderson. Many
matters of vital interest to the Build
ing and Loans of the State were dis.
cussed by Mr.. B. M. Spratt, of Ches-
ter; Mr.. VIM. Goldsmith, Of Green
Vile; Mr.. I. w. Bowman, Of Orange
burg; Mr.. J. Edgar Poag, of Rock
Hill; Major Chas. F. Hard, of Green
vile, and Hon. Richard 'Whaley Of
Charleston.
Many cases were shown where
Building and Loans were doing great
things for the towns where they are
located. In some cases the entire
growth being due to them.
The League was given delightful
day out on the water by the entertain
ment committee from Charleston.
And many Of the members enjoyed the
surf. Business and pleasure were In
terspersed, so that every one had q
most profitable and pleasant stay on
the Island. " ....
There are over one hundred -Asso-
Citations in the State and about forty
three of this number belong to the
League. The object Of the League is
to bring the Associations in to close
touch, to exchange ideas, in the mat
ter of legislation, ETC., whenever 1t
becomes necessary. A plan has been
put on foot to get the other Associa-
tionsNo join the League by showing
them the benefits to be derived from
it. And it is hoped that by the next
Annual Meeting to increase the menu
bership to at Least seventy-fve.
Mr. J. S. Morse, Secretary-Treasur-
er of the Building and Loan Associa-
ton of Abbeville, represented this
Association, and extended the follow
ing invitations from this Association
and from the City Council to meet In
Abbeville next June:
Abbeville, s. C. June II, 1912.
The S. C. Building & Loan League, :.
Isle of Palms, 8. c. ;:
Gentlemen: .
The Building G Loan Association OF
Abbeville, extends to you most hear
ty invitation to hold the next annual
meeting Of your League, in our city
as our guests. ..-', n
We have, we believe an Association
that is doing a great deal Of good for
our citizens; and If your body will
meet with us we know that 1t will
give us good send off to do more for
them in the future, by their coming In
contact with the men Of South Caro-
lima, who have the best interest OF
Building and Loan Associations at
heart. ,.E
Therefore we are particularly anx-
ious to nave you with us, and will as
sure you most hearty welcome.
Most sincerely yours, .,E
G. A. Neuffer,
j. S. Morse, President.
Sec. and Treas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-16
DON'T WANT COUNTY
 RECORDS REMOVED
Residents of Old Jay and Sheriff Have Real Wild
 West Performance

Oklahoma City, Okla, December 1S.- According to a dispatch received here tonight. hostilties between Sheriff Bud Thomason and his force of % men and residents of the town of Old Jay who have taken possession of the courthouse at that point in an effort to prevent the removal of county records to the rival town of New Jay, began last night.
 Thomson and his men, according to the courier who brought the information to the town of Grove. marched into Old Jay late last night and opened fire on the courthouse but were forced to re- tire under fire of the besieged partisans So far as can be learned the first brush was bloodless. The sheriff, it is said, has established position a quarter of a mile from the town.
 Wire communication with the town of Jay is interrupted. Grove is 20 miles from the scene of the reported conflict.
 The sheriff is endeavoring to enforce an order of the district court which provides for the removal of the Della ware county seat from the town of Old Jay to the recently established townsite of New Jay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-16
STRIKE THREATENED BY 10000 MEX|CANS
Complaint Against Ameri- can F0remen in Copper
 Company the Cause

Nogales, .Ariz., December 15.-Arms fur- n.shed by the United States government for the protection of Americans at Cana nea Mexico. are in the hands of some 10,ooo Mexieans who threaten strike based on anti-Amerioan movement The maleontents complaint is against the em- ployment of American foremen by the Gananea Consolidated Copper company There are about l2O0 Americans in the camp and vicinity.
 A display of 9o0 federal troops pre- vented demonstration scheduled for today
 A large shipment of rines was sent by order from Washington to Cananea some time ago when the town was threat ened by rebels and Mexican employe of the company were armed to resist the threatened attack. These same men HOW threaten 10 strike against their American foremen for higher wages and shorter hours. Fred Simpich. Ameri- can consul at Nogales. Mexico, is ip eananea Investigating the conditions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-16
DR. EUGENE 4. SMITH MAY BE IGNORED
Nominated to Head Ameri- can Geological Society
ELECTION ON THE 2STH
University of Alabama Instructor Seems Practically Certain to Be Made President of Geologists.
 Is Geologist of Note

University. December 15-After years of service to the state of Alabama and to the University of Alabama, for which service he has been honored by both, pr Eugene Allen Smith, state geologist and professor of geology in the university, is slated for the highest honor that his fellow geologlsts of the continent of North America can confer upon him. The presidency Of the Geological Society of America.
 By the council of the society. pr. smith has been nominated for the presl- dencv, and nomination by the council is the practical equivalent of election. Only one name for each office is put before the members to be balloted on and the election of Dr. Smith seems assured. On the first of this month, ballots were sent out to the members of the society and "n December 2S pr. Smith should be duly indueted into office after the present ex- ecutive. pr. II. L. Fairchild, has deliT- cred his address and the ballots have been counted.
 The meeting of the society will be held this year at New Haven, Conn. with Yale university as the host, on De- cember 27. 2S, and %.
 This organization is international, ell- bracing, besides the states of the union, both Mexico and Canada, Its continen- tai scope is indicated by the fact that regular meetings of the organization have been held in Mexico City and Tn ie- ronto, Canada.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-16
No Successor Appointed

l Washington, December 15.-The Ameri- can ambassadorship at London will not long be left vacant. Although Presi- dent Taft was said tonight not to have decided at this time upon successor to MT. Reid it is understood that he will fill the place in few weeks. The Presi-
 dent regards the diplomatic problem in which this country and Great Britain are at present entangled as too important to leave the United States unrepresented even a few months at the court of St James. Within the next few days and probably during his trip to Panama the President will scan carefully over the names of men he considers available for the post and a domination may oe sent to the Senate early in the year. The President is understood to be hopeful that the Senate will confirm any nomination for this ambassadorship which he sends
 in. It is the custom for diplomats holding
 important posts to resign with change of administration and therefore the Presl-
 dent believes that the democrats would
 have no object in holding up an appoint ment which at best would be for only a few months. The fact that the term of a successor to MT. Reid will be so short will have it's influence on the Presi- dent in selecting a man but 1t was be- lieved here tonight that there will De
 little difficulty in finding some distin- guished man who will be glad to fill tho highest diplomatic post in the service even for two months.
 In the last two years there have been frequent reports that the President con- templated replacing MT. Reid at London with former Vice President Charles w. Fairbanks; that John Hayes Hammond, special amassador from the United States at the coronation of George V. would be appointed ambassador, and that other well known republicans of wealth have been talked about for the London
 post in circles close to the President.
 Many of these reports were revived again when the news of MT. Reds death
 reached Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-16
BANDIT HOLDS UP
 A STATION AGENT

Leadville, Col, December -15.-A bandit, suspected of being Frank l.. smith, who a week ago escaped from the Brighton jail, where he was held for murder, en- tered the Denver & Rio Grande station at Pando. % miles west of Leadville fast night. held up the station agent c. N. Kinney, and two other men. marched them down the track, struck William Maxfield over the head with his revol- cer. and then shot him dead From one of the men he got watch and Si.5O, ard was frightened away by an ap- preaching train.
 An hour and twenty minutes after The hold up and murder the bandit was cap tured by members of a bridge crew. He is now in jail at Redcliff He gave his name as Burns, but refused 10 an- swer other questions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-16
GREENSBORO U. D. c.
 HOLDS WEEKLY MEET
To Send Christmas to Old Soldiers. United Daughters of the Con
 federaey Elect Officers

Greensboro. December 15.-(Speeial.) The James D. Webb chapter, United Daughters of the Confectionery, held this weeks meeting with Mrs Kim brough.
 committee was appointed to re- ceive contributions for Christmas box which will be sent 10 the soldiers at Mountain Creek
 At a recent meeting of the Greens boro camp, Woodmen of the World. the following officers were elected:
 Consul commander, W. w. Payne
 Adviser lieutenant W. W. Majors. Banker J. l.. Martin. Secretary. Cad Garrett.
 Escort, Ed Holbrook
 Watchman. F. E. Martin ~
 Sentry, ]. NJ. Britton
 Trustees. William E. ". Yerby, J. J. Christian. Scott Hardenberg.
 Camp physicians, Drs. c. A. Poellnitz, and F. F. McCollum.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-16
THRONG ID
 VIEW CLAY'SBOD
Hundreds Gather About the Coffin of Wife Mur-
 derer

Atlanta. December 15.-A crowd of sev- eral hundred people thronged about the coffin containing the body of Robert l.. Clay. wife murderer hanged here Fri day. when it was opened at West View cemetery this afternoon so that rela- lives could view the dead man. Inter- ment was delayed for more than an hour, while nearly 1000 persons. representing every class. peered into the casket
 zA lasge throng was turned away from the mortuary parlors where funeral serv- ices were conducted and a cordon of po- lice kept back the curious crowd during the trip to the cemtery.
 In a statement just before his execu- ton. Clay. who had not spoken for six months. said he had remained silent in the hope of being declared insane.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-16
EDITOR TALKS ON
 FRIVOLOUS LIVING

Chicago. December 15-"The frivolous life, so packed with the inconsequential that at it's end the one who has lived 1t is brought face to face with a sudden realization of it's emptiness, was the subject of an address here tonight by Dr. J. A Mcdonald, editor of the To- ronto Globe.
 What do you do with VOLT spare time?" he asked.
 Doubtless you read some of the new novels. see some of the new plays. att tend bridge parties and see the newest pictures. You find time for the newest musical comedy. and read the best sell CTS. but you lose sight of the great dramas, the worlds greatest stories and it's immortal poetry. You exclude the wisest and greatest and at the end you are spiritually impoverished. Choose the real things first and all others shall be added n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-16
THREE ARE RESCUED WHEN BALLOON FALLS

Los Angeles December 1.-Two men and nine-year-old boy in a basket of captive balloon that parted from it's cable at Venice, a sealshore resort, by 20 mile gale, were rescued today four miles out at sea, 10 minutes after the balloon fell in the water.
 Captain George Childs of the motOrboat Music. dragged Sidney Hampton aboard while the crew of the racing sfoop Mis- chief. picked up John Waggoner and the boy, some distance from where fhc balloon basket had sunk. The gas bag with it's vents pulled wide open was fast being deflated and threatening mo- mentarily to drag the men and The boy beneath the water when the motorboats sped alongside
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-16
London Papers Comment

London, December 16.-The Times in an editorial says
 'trhe Kings message to President Taft speaks the feelings of the nation. The Presidents reply declares that MT Red's death is a loss to both countries. No greater homage could be paid the memory of any man who had in keeping the inter ests of either, and to have deserved such a tribute a proof that he understood and fulfilled the highest object of his mission and his duty in securing closer friend ship between them.
 The secret of his success is simple. He knew both countries we'll and while absolutely true and loyal to his own he never found that loyalty incompatible with profound respect and love for Eng Ind. He abundantly upheld the great tra- ditions of the position which long ar ray of statesmen, eminent for their ablii- ties renowned for their literary gifts and distinguished for their social charm, haze rendered ilustrious, and in his unwearN- ing and tactfil labors he was ever aided by the lady in whose sorrow England and America condone today
 All the London morning papers express the profoundest regret and deep sense of the loss both countries have suffered through the death of Whitelaw Reid, anl pay the highest tributes to his work.
 The Daily Chronicle says:
 
 distinguished intellectual citizens. one who raised to a higher level the lofty tra- ditions and established by long line Of distinguished ambassadors. among whom he will hold high and honored place.
 "He was the finished product of the old world. with much of the keenness of the younger hemisphere. He was a great editor. an adept in diplomacy England will feel keenly the loss of all ambassador who always strove to the uttermost to cement the friendship of the countries.
 The Daily News says
 MT. Reid was a figure of distinction ia any assembly. His geniality had esta b. lished him firmly in the affections of the English people. His seven years tenure of the ambassadorship has seen the aboli- ton of nearly every cause of friction between England and the United States among them obstacles which had obsti- |nately resisted generations of diplomacy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-16
WILL EXTEND CAMPAIGN TO
 LOWER HIGH COST OF LIVING

Philadelphia, December 15.-With eX- pressions of satisfaction over the re- suits of their campaign for cheaper eggs, officers of the Housekeepers league today spoke enthusiastically of plans to reduce the price of other food products and predicted that within a short time Philadelphians will be liv- ing cheaper and better than for many years During the four days crusade nearly 10,000,000 eggs have been sold at 24 cents a dozen with q saving to the consumer, according to Mrs. Will liam B. Derr president of the league, of $S3,050. And We are not yet through with the trusts,' declared Mrs. Derr. "When we have broken the corner in eggs other items will be taken up.
 There are 100000 pounds more butter
 in cold storage than this time last year, which, To me, indicates an excellent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-16
RESIGNS AS MANAGER
 OF SOLDIERS HOME

Los Angeles, December 15.--Col. D. I Cochrane. governor of the Sawtelle Soldiers home, has forwarded his res- ignation to the board of managers ot the National Soldiers home.
 Colonel Cochrane's management Of the home was the subject of recent senatorial investigation. He said he in tended resignlng before the investi- yation because of i'll health, but be- cause of the inquiry he proposed to postpone his resignation until the com pletion of the investigation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-16

1 field for extending our effort to reduce the cost of living. The league Is ne- gotiating for the purchase of a large amount of this butter to be distributed at prices very much lower than is now being charged"
 Mrs. Derr displayed hundreds of let ters from farmers in all sections of the east offering to sell their products to the league for distribution to con sumers far below their present cost.
 Many prominent men in other cities also have interested themselves in the crusade. Mrs. Derr said today she has received many letters from men in New York, Boston and other cities asking if they could be of assistance A con ference between officers of the league and these men will probably be held within the next week to map out a definite plan for the extension of the campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-16
Zikwath Society Entertains

The annual festival given by the Iil<- wath Zion society last night at the Knes- seth Israel synagogue was declared a success by the large audience. An elabo- rate programme comprising hymn sing ing by large chorus of Sunday school pupils, and various individual efforts on the violin and piano was given. and the festival closed with lecture on Zionisn1 and q historical sketch on "Antiochus Epiphanes."