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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1915-10-27
CARRANZA GAINS
HIS FINAL GOAL
IS RECOGNIZED BY UNITED
STATES AND SOUTH AMERI-
CAN POWERS.

Washington, October 20.-Venus
tiano Carranza was recognized for
mally today as the Chief Executive
of the Republic of Mexico by the
Governments of the United States,
Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Guatemala,
Bolivia, Uruguay, Colombia and Mic
aragua.
Diplomatic representatives of the
six first named Latin-American coun-
tries, selected in the order of their
rank here, were parties to the Pan
American conference on Mexican af-
fairs, but the action of Colombia and
Nicaragua indicate that all other Re.
publics of the Western Hemisphere
will follow the lead of their sister
nations in extending recognition.
Each of the Governments sent a
letter to Eliseo Arredondo, personal
representative here of Mr.. Carranza.
All were counched in the same form.
That of the United States added a
J formal expression of an intention
Isoon to accredit an ambassador to
Mexico.
Henry Prather Fletcher, American
ambassador to Chile, already has been
decided on as the next ambassador to
Mexico. Although a Republican in
politics, he was elevated from the
rank of minister by President Will
son. after long and successful re-
cord in the diplomatic service. He
was educated for the law and prac-
ticed in Chambersburg, Pa, for many
years. He enlisted with the Rough
Riders and later served in the Philip
pines. He began as second secretary
to the American legation in Cuba in
1902, and has been in the diplomatic
service ever since, in China, Portugal
and Chile.
Letter of Recognition.
Secretary Lansing's letter of re-
cognition referred only to the inten-
ton to accredit an ambassador soon.
Its text was as follows:
4. October, 19, 1915.
"Eliseo Arredondo, Esq, Washing
ton, D. C.-My Dear Mr.. Arredondo:
1t is my pleasure to inform you that
the President of the United States
takes this opportunity of extending
recognition to the de facto Govern
ment of Mexico, of which Gen. Ven-
ustiano Carranza is the Chief Execu.
tive.
"The Government of the United
States will be pleased to receive for
mally in Washington a diplomatic
representative of the de facto Gov
ernment as soon as it shall please Gen
Carranza to designate and appoint
such representative, and, reciprocally
the Government of the United States
will accredit to the de facto Govern
ment a diplomatic representative az
soon as the President has had oppor-
tunity to designate such representa-
tive. l should appreciate it if you
could find it possible to communicate
this information to Gen. Carranza at
your earliest convenience.
VERY sincerely yours,
"Robert Lansing,
e Secretary of State"
Without Ceremony.
This document-the goal of Meyi-
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tablishment Of peace and normal con-
ditions in Mexico. For this" the
statement said: "Mexico's sister re-
publies deserve felicitation."
Protection for Foreigners.
Foreigners" the statement said,
'shave, and will continue to have, the
protection to which they are entitled
by international law and existing
treaties in accordance with interna-
tional amity. Foreign capital, will
be welcomed, and very soon a decree
of amnesty which Mr. Carranza is pre-
pairing will be issued, that will per-
NIT the Mexicans whose presence in
Mexico will not constitute a vital
menace to the peace and consolida-
ton of the Government to return
from their exile, which has caused
them to suffer on account of the civil
war.
RAILROAD and telegraph communi-
cation is being re-established as s|ra-
pidly as possible"
Mr.. Arredondo also gave out dis
patch from Gen. Carranza stating
that no Carranza troops had crossed
into Guatemala, as reported, and that
strict orders had been given to avoid
any complications on the Guatemalion
border.
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FEDERAL INVESTIGATION
OF ALLEGED COMBINE

Washington The feter,. trade
commission has ordered an inyestiga-
ton of charges of combinations of
cotton buyers existing in North and
South Carolina and Georgia to de-
press the price of cotton. The COM
mission has issued the following:
The federal trade commission has
ordered an immediate investigation
to determine whether there is a
combination of cotton buyers of
South Carolina, North Carolina and
Georgia to hold down prices of cat-
ton. This investigation has been un-
dertaken at the instance of COM
missioner w. ]. Harris to whom COM
plants have come that such combi-
nation does exist resulting in his sub
mission of the matter to the COM
mission.
This information is to effect that
for years past in the three states
in question and more particularly in
the two Carolinas there have been
varying prices in cotton, often this
difference amounting to half cent
per pound in two points not over
twenty miles distance from each
other.
This difference in price, it is al
legged in complaints reaching COM
missioner, seems to be the sole re-
suits of workings of this combina-
tion. For instance, it is cited that
many cities and towns have practi-
cally no live market due to fact of
divisions in territory for buying pur-
poses are made, one territory belong
ing to one buyer, another to an
other.
These alleged practices are said
to be confined to certain places in
dicated in the complaint to a
greater extent possibly than to other
points within the states specified.
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NEW JERSEY DENIES
WOMEN THE BALLOT
RETURNS WOULD INDICATE
SUFFRAGE LOST BY FROM
$4,000 TO 10000 VOTES.

Jersey City, N. j., October 49,
Defeat of woman suffrage in New
Jersey was conceded tonight by Mrs
E. E. Feickert, president of the New
Jersey Woman's State Suffrage AS
ISOLATION. Indications based on un-
official returns shortly before mid
night were that suffrage would be de-
feated by from $4,000 to 10000. A
majority of 1851 was recorded on
unofficial returns from S04 of the
States 1891 districts, the vote being
56,676 for and 80,347 against the
amendment.
Four hundred and ninety-four of
the States 1891 voting precincts
gave a majority of 1854 against
adoption of the constitutional amend
ment to enfranchise women. The
figures were: For, 34,610; against,
47,124. These returns were mostly
from the large cities.
Hudson and Essex counties, where
big fight centred, apparently gave
decisive majorities against the
amendment.
Passaic County apparently was
close, with the amendment defeated.
The city of Trenton and Mercer
County, early returns indicated, vot-
ed against the amendment by a big
majority.
President Wilson's own precinct,
the 7th election district of Princeton
Borough, voted for suffrage, 81
against $50.
The only county in the State which
appeared to be certain to 60 for suf-
frage was Cape May. Early returns
indicated that the majority for the
amendment there would approximate
800. Burlington County was claimed
for suffrage by the women leaders.
Where suffrage triumphed returns
showed the majorities to be small.
The country communities in many
cases voted against the amendment.
Coupled with admission of defeat
Mrs. .Feickert embodied promise of
a renewed fight next spring.
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ABBEVLLE NOVEMBER 3 4h and 5H YOU
PRESIDENT WILSON ISSUES
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION

Washington Oct 21-Presdent Wilson today in proclama
designating Thursday November 25 Thanksgiving Day.
called attention the fact that the United States has been at
peace while most of Europe has been at
W been able rights and the rights of
without breach of friendship with the nations with
have had to DEAL" said the President.
The text follows:
t has long been the honored custom people
year praise thanksgiving AL
mighty God for His blessings and mercies to nation
The that drawing close since last observed
day of national thanksgiving has been while Of dis
cpne because of the mighty forces of and of changes which
disturbed the world also of special blessing for
nohr of has been vouchafed another year
which take thought duty ourselves and to
adjust the responsibilities
thrust by which has involved almost the whole OF
been able rights and the rights of
mankind without breach of friendship with the great nations
with have had deal; and while have asserted
rights have been able also perform duties and
privileges of and hepfuness which should serve to
desire make the Offices of friendship the
truly dsnterested and unselfsh service.
Our ability all who could avail themselves of
the midst of the crises has been increased by gracious
Providence by and abundant crops ample imam
enabled the markets of the world
facilitate of which the
might rendered mpobe and people have
sober realization of the they have
called play time when all the world shaken
by unparalleled distresses and disasters.
extraordinary such time have done
quicken national consciousness and deepen
firm confidence the principles of and freedom by
always sought be guided Out of darkness and
perpees have frme coune of policy and clearer
cepon the essential welfare of the nation. We have
pered people but prosperity has
vouchafed believe only that might the better
perform which rendered impossible for them
to perform.
"Now therefore, l. Wilson, President of the United
States America hereby designate Thursday the
of thanksgiving and and in
people throughout the land from their wonted
occupations their several homes and places Of worship
render thanks to Almighty God
n witness whereof have hereunto set hand caused the
seal of the United States to be affixed
City Washington this twentieth day of October
year thousand nine hundred and fifteen
independence United States Of America the
hundred and forieth "WooDROW WILSON
"By the PRESIDENT Robert Lansing Secretary Of Stae
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A SALE DAY DINNER.

The ladies of the Associate Re-
formed church will serve dinner in
the store room recently occupied by
S. j. Link, on saleday in November.
They will serve turkey dinner with
oysters. A candy booth will be an
other attraction.
The turkey dinners will be thirty
five cents which will include coffee
and the oysters will be twenty-five
a plate.
The ladies have always served ex-
cellent dinners and the one Monday
will be up to the mark.
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TWO MILLION BALES
IS THE DECREASE
THIRD GINNERS REPORT ISSUED
THIS MORNIN9 N9-TOTAL GIN.
NED is 5,713,347.

Washington, Oct. 25.- The third
cotton ginning rport of the season,
compiled from reports of census bu-
reau correspondents and agents
throughout the cotton belt and issued
at 10 a. m, today, announced that s.
713,S47 bales of cotton counting
round as half bales, Of the growth of
1915 has been ginned prior to Octo-
ber 18. This compared with 7,619,-
TAT, or 47.9 per cent of the entire
crop ginned prior to October 18 last
year, 6,973,518 bales, or 1919 per
cent in 1913 and 6, 874,206 bales, or
51.0 per cent in 1912.
Included in the ginnings were 54,-
422 round bales, compared with 49,
239 last year, 49,O3O in 1913 and H.
745 in 1912.
Sea Island cotton included number
ed 40,257 bales, compared with 3d.
078 bales to October 18 last year, 3d.
139 In 1913 and 49, 800 bales in 1912
Ginnings prior to October, by states
with comparisons for the last three
years of the entire crop ginned in
those states prior to that date in the
same years follow:
Voor Dallas
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THE SHOW THURSDAY NIGHT.

Marguerite De Won Company in
"The Red Rose, was presented at
the Opera House last Thursday night
they showed their appreciation of the
representative of Abbeville and the
surrounding towns and in every way
they showed their appreciation of the
very excellent show being given. The
scenes were bright and animated, the
songs musical, the dancing good and
after the long period of quiet the
show was a welcome break in the
monotonous round of the old town.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1915-10-27
AT THE COUNTY FAIR.

The Merry-Go-Round and the Wild
West Shows, the Old Plantation, and
other shows are coming to Abbeville
for the County Fair. 1t will be a
crime to allow any boy in Abbeville
County to miss these shows, because
they were gotten up for the boys. The
girls may see them too, but it is
necessary that the parents come
along to look after the children. A..
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BRYAN TALKS FOR
OHIO PROHIBITION

Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 25.-William
Jennings Bryan, speaking at Steuben-
Vile this morning began a six days
campaign for statewide prohibition
amendment to Ohio constitution. The
election is November 2. He has q
special train and will visit Al coun@
ties, delivering 46 speeches. # !. s,d
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GOING TO THE CONVENTION

The State Convention of the Unit
ed Daughters of the Confederacy, will
be held in Aiken on Nov. 18th, 18th
and 18th. Mrs. Lucy Calvert Thom-
son and Mrs. Ringan Thomson will
represent the Abbevillle Chapter at
the meeting.
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The next ginnig report of the
census bureau will be issued at 10 a.
M, Nov. 8, and will show the
quantity of cotton ginned prior to
November 1.
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Without Ceremony.

This document-the goal of Mexi-
can revolutionary elements for near
ly three years-was delivered without
ceremony by State department mes
senger at noon to Mr.. Arredondo at
the Mexican embassy building. Short
ly afterwards, in response to a tele-
phone invitation from Secretary Lam
sing, Mr. Arredondo called at the
State department for a conference.
He was escorted to the ante-room,
where ministers and ambassadors are
received. He spent half an hour with
the Secretary, discussing Mexican af-
fairs in general. Mr. Arregondo leaves
here Thursday for Sattillo to deliver
in person to Gen Carranza the letters
of recognition.
Several diplomats called at the
Mexican embassy during the after
noon and many Fluctuations came by
telegram or messenger. Mr.. Are
dondo issued tonight a statement, in
which he said:
Recognition of the Government of
Mr. Carranza is triumph of PAN
American policy, and without doubt
will bring about very soon the re-es-
The Washington herald., 1915-08-22
Modern Woodmen of
America.

At the regular session of Central Camp
No. 1906. in the Perpetual Building Asso-
citation Hall Friday night. Banker G. A.
Casey. presiding. matters of general in
terest to the camp received attention. A
committee reported favorably upon the
applica ton of Earl a. Cline, of Camp No.
11s9 Newkirk, Ohio for a transfer to this
camp. He was elected
J. P Greeley announced his removal
from this city to St. Paul, Mimi. and OF
his intention to transfer to a camp in
that city. The transfer of DR.. Rolla A,
Camden TO a camp at Parkersburs, w
Va. has been made. 1t is expected that
Central Camp will receive a substantial
addition to its treasury as a result OF
the Joint excursion to Chesapeake Beach
Past Consul John ". Sutherin stated al
the last meeting that the membership
committee is making progress in its cam
paign.
A report was submitted. advising the
camp that Georgetown and Talbot camps
have acted favorably on the central CON-
mittee proposition, each camp having
named representatives.
Central Camp is to hold an open meet
ing early in September and plans are in
course OF preparation for an appropriate
entertainment. The distribution of the
new ritual is expected to take place in
September and the newly organized de-
gree team will commence its duties as
soon as the publication is received.
Escort William H. Trathen is spending
his vacation with his family at Norton
Vile Nv. Past Consul John W. Suther.
in and Banker G. A. Casey We're visitors
al the last meeting of Georgetown Camp
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Councils Of the National
Union.

August Scott Council at Pythian Temple: Fed.
eral Council, at Perpetual Building Association
Ball and Northeast Washington Council. at North.
east Temple.
August 2i-headquarters oren.
August 25-BancToft Council az Typographical
August East Washington Council at weller's
Hall. and Mckinley Council. at Washington Hall.
Central Council met in its council
chamber at Perpetual Building Associa-
ton for membership was received. Mr..
jacob and Mr.. August, as members OF
the joint excursion committee. reported
the excursion a great success. A. NJ.
Busden. District manager. spoke on the
good of the order, particularly commend
ing Central Council on its interesting
meetings. Mr. Surguy reported the pro-
ceedings of the cabinet meeting. Mr.. s.
Pollock acted as president After the
meeting a banquet was served.
Potomac Council met Monday evening
in the council chamber at Pythian Tenn
pie. One application for member
ship was received. The president of the
senate. Mr.. F. E. Ferguson, was present
and addressed the council.
Congressional Council met in its coun-
Gil chamber Wednesday evening. Mr..
F. A. Strickrott. president of the capt.
net was present and addressed the coun-
ell on the work of this Jurisdiction. litter
the regular business meeting a banquet
in honor of the president of the cabinet
was served. Addresses were made.
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Woodmen of the World.

Senator Morris Sheppard of Texas, is
expected to address the Woodmen of the
World and their families and friends on
the annual outing of the organization to
Chesapeake Beach August IS. His SUBJ
ject will be "Fraternalism ard Wood
craft Perfected Sovereign Delegate
Thayer. Of Virginia, will be master OF
ceremonies. Sovereign Williams Is chair
man Of the excursion and reception Cum
mittees.
The prize winning team of the COMPETE
tive msneuvers now being held at Buck
roe Beach. Va. will be present to give an
exhibition. Prizes will be given for each
OF series of athletic events.
At the last regular meeting Of Oak
Camp. No. 4. woodmen of the World.
there was a large attendance. notwith-
standing the absence Of Consul Com
mander Scott and other members of the
degree team. One new member was elect
ed and hve new applications receivd. A
member was transferred from Cherrydale
Camp to Oak Camp. new degree team
is to be organized. composed Of sixteen
men. who are to be enlisted for three
years. Capt. Birze is expected to give
up his commission as captain
The Washington herald., 1915-08-22
Royal Arcanum Councils.

Council meetings will be held this week
as follows: Monday evening, National.
in Pythian Temple: Tuesday evening.
Oriental, in Old Masonic Temple; We'd
nesday evening. District, in Perpetual
Building: Thursday evening. Capitol, in
Pythian Temple, and Kismet, in hall at
Third street and Pennsylvania avenue
southeast: Friday evening. Analostan, in
Pythian Temple. and Farragut. in Navy
Building.
National Council held special meeting
for the instruction Of candidates last
Monday evening, at which Past Grand
Regents E. B. Eynon. ]. L. Beatie and
NJ. Barlow Mercer we're present. At the
melting Of this council tomorrow even
ing it is expected that Mr.. Eynon will
give an account of his recent visit to De-
troit and his tour through factories there.
Wednesday evening District Council
will tender a reception to Supreme Sem
try Claude R. zappone. who is also treas
urer of the National Association of ANA
teur Oarsmen. He has just returned
from Springfield. Mass, where he at
tended the national regatta.
The degree team of Oriental Council
probably will, have an opportunity to
demonstrate Its proficiency on Tuesday
evening, when several candidates will be
ready for initiation. Regent William H.
Duffy, jr., urges a large attendant
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Daughters of America.

Esther Council, No. 90 D. of A. met
last Thursday evening in its hall. at Ten
nallytown. D. c.. and completed arrange
nents for the annual lawn party which
was held Wednesday evening. August IS.
under the auspices OF the good Of the or
der committee. Notwithstanding the
sudden change in the weather that even
ing. 1t was well attended, and 1t Is ex-
pected that a large sum will be realized.
The council meets on the second and
fourth Thursdays of each month. The
next meeting will be held Thursday.
Visiting members are always welcome.
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JONADABs VISIT FREDERICK.
Make Pilgrimage to Francis Scott
Key Monument.

Ney nonumeut.
The officers of Sovereign Council. Soma
of Jonadab. headed by Sovereign Chief
C. F. Sudwarth, and accompanied by del
egations from Pioneer. Empire and Good
will councils of Washington. visited
Frederick Council. Of Frederick. Nd.
last Sunday.
Past Chief ]. NJ. Carrico. OF Frederick
Council, received the party at the sta
ton. and after luncheon the socereign
chief and a number Of the visitors made
a pilgrimage to the memorial monument
erected to the memory of Francis Scott
Key, author OF the Star Spangled Ban
ner" At o'clock the sovereign officers
were received by the Frederick Council
in regular council session. An address Of
welcome was delivered by Worthy Chief
]. ]. Biefeld.
Members from Washington councils
were: Pioneer Council Vice Chief WILL
lam G. Carrico. T. L. Farley. c. T.
Smith. John Quill. A. F. Saffell. c. Camp
bell J. T. Talbot. J. M Maloney, and A.
Reagan: Empire Council. Worthy Chief
Charles ]. Dexter. G. W. Hawker. and
]. Eastman. and Goodwill Council Worthy
Chief ]. ]. Desmond, Past Chief j. ].
Hayre, p. H. Hetafer. r. L. Kinsley.
Charles Swank. John Harris. and J. ".
Lucas.
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NEWS AND GOSSIP OF FRATERNAL CIRCLES in WASHINGTON

been confined to his room for some time,
is reported improving. He expects to be
able to announce the dates for the fall
v;sita:ions Of the Grand Encampnent to
the subordinate encampments. Grand
Patriarch Leary has considered many
plans which he will present to the en-
campments as soon as possible. and which
he believes will increase attendance and
bring new applications.
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Activities Of Knights Of Co.
lumbus.


washinaton Council Meets Tuesday.
: The next meeting of Washington Coun-
ell will be held Tuesday evening, Grand
knight Leo A. Rover. presiding. a num-
Der of important matters that were
tabled at the last meeting will be con-
sidered.
Joseph P. Cullen. member of the
council. has left for Binghampton. N Y.
to attend the convention Of the Order OF
the Alhambra.
The past grand knight meetings will be
resumed in the early fall. with Past
Grand knight James H johnson. tr.,
presiding.
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Mrs. Mary E. Burton Dead.

During the week William F. Hunt
Chapter. No. Is. suffered the loss of its
chaplain. Mrs. Mary E. Burton. who died
after a painful illness. Mrs. Burton was
regarded as a woman of sterling char
acter. and one who eXemplified in every
way the teachings of the order of which
she was a member and officer.
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WANT IMMIGRATION BILL.
Reno Council, No. Ae, Jr. o. U. A.
NJ, Hears OF Measure.

Reno Council. No. IS Jr. o. U. A. NJ.
met last Monday evening In its hall. Ten
nallytown. D. c.. with Councillor J..
Frank Butts presiding. and all officers
but one present. The council was glad
to have with IL Deputy National Coun-
cilor Frazier. Of Mount Vernon Council,
Of the same council. who gave short ad-
dresses. Brother Frazier spoke about en-
tertaining National Vice, Councillor Moves
in this city for short while at the home
Of Brother Swaine. He reported that
work has been begun anew on the imni-
grafton bill which passed Congress At the
last session. but was not signed by the
President Reno Council 10 looking for
ward TO another eet-toeethsr meeting
under the directton Of the good Of the
order committee t.e