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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1915-10-27
INSPECTING THE JAIL.

Mr.. Oliphant, the assistant Secre-
tary of the State Board of Charities
and Corrections was in the city last
week on his way to Lethe. While
here he inspected the Jail and while
he says that we have one of the best
kept jails in the state we need new
one as bad as any county in the state
Mr.. Oliphant says that our prisoners
are splendidly fed and cared for and
except fol: the Jail building, he was
much pleased with conditions here.
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face, but whenever practicable the
narrowing is recommended.

face, but whenever practicable the
narrowing is recommended.
When the seed is sown in the bur,
'5roadcasting is the only practicable
method. To obtain a full stand by
this method, from to 6 bushels of
seed per acre are necessary, followed
by narrowing.
In the regions, however, which are
well adapted to bur clover it is much
more economical as rule to begin
with light seeding and to depend
in subsequent years on the volunteer
crop, where this is practicable.
incubation Advisable In South.
In the cotton states apparently
lack of inoculation has often been the
cause of failure in establishing bur-
clover crops, especially where hulled
seed was sown. Usually when seed
is sown in the bur there are enough
bacteria in the dust on the burs to
insure incubation. 1t is desirable,
however, in planting bur clover for
the first time, that farmers do not
go to the expense of purchasing a
large quantity of seed, but that they
plant comparatively small area, in
oculating the soil either by the soil
transfer method or, in the absence of
inoculated soil, by the use of pure
cultures. When once a patch of
bur clover has been grown success
fully on farm the whole farm can
easily be inoculated by scattering soil
from the places where the bur clover
grew successfully.
The Soil Transfer Method.
The soil-transfer method is the
surest known way to scure the inocu-
lation of any legume. The soil should
be taken from a spot where bur
clover is growing successfully or
from fields of alfalfa, yellow trefoil,
or melilotus. The same germ inocu-
lates all four of these plants, so that
soil from near the roots of any one
will inoculate the others. The soil
should be taken from the top 8 inches
and broadcasted over the area to be
planted at the rate of $50 to 500
pounds per acre. The spreading is
best done on cloudy day, as bright
sunshine is destructive to the bac-
terra. If spread in sunshiny weather,
immediate narrowing is important.
Care should always be taken to Sc
cure soil free from troublesome
weeds or diseases.
On account of the expense involved
it is seldom advisable to get large
quantities of soil from a distance. It
is better to sow but small patch the
first year, which, if successful, will
supply abundant soil to use as inocu-
lation for more extensive paintings.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1915-10-27
ON A BOOM.

If big newspapers and big county
fairs are any indication of a return
of prosperity, then the state of South
Carolina is on boom. Big County
Fairs are being held all over the
state and the fair editions of the
newspapers which come to our Office
are the most elaborate We have had
in years. Th merchants are showing
their faith in the times and are ad-
vertising in all the fair editions.
It took an extra wheelharrow Sun
day afternoon to bring the Columbia
Record up from the post office.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1915-10-27
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.
The State of South Carolina,
COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE.

In Common Pleas.
J. F. Hendricks, H. B. Hendricks, F.
V. O'Dell, Mrs. N. L Williams, j
O'Dell, L. H. O'Dell, James A.
O'Dell, Glssie Couch and Pearl
Cummings, A. W. Cummings, R.
J. Hendricks, A. E. Hendricks,
Plaintiffs, against
P. C. Temple, in his own right, and
B. H. Callahan and M. E. Rob-
inson, as administrators with the
will annexed of Basil Callahan,
deceased, A. F. Carwile and P.
C. Temple, as executors of the
will of Mrs. Eliza A. Callahan,
deceased, defendants.
Pursuant to the authority given us
in and by the last will and testament
of Basil Callahan, deceased, we.
the undersigned, as Administra-
tors of the estate of the said
Basil Callahan, with his will an
nexed, will sell at Public Outcry al
Abbeville Court House, South Caro-.
lima, on Salesday in November, 1915
All that certain tract or parcel OF
land situate, lying and being near
level Land, in the County of Able
vile, in the State of South Carolina
containing Two Hundred and Sixteen
(216) Acres, more or less, made VI
Of the home tract of One Hundred
and Eighty Six (1s6) Acres, and tn.
Burton tract of Thirty (30) Acres
and bounded by lands now or former
~ owned by Jno. T. Bryant, Henry
Callahan, Thos. Clinkscales, anG
others.
TERMS OF SALE-CASH- Pur
chaser to pay for papers.
Basil r. Callahan,
M. E. Robinson,
Administrators of Basil Callahan
with his will annexed.
Oct. II, 1915.
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SPOTTED BUR CLOVER GOOD
FORAGE FOR THE SOUTH
Can Be Utilized as Pasture for Hog7'
Cattle, Sheep and Poultry-Pre-
vents Washing of Land and Adds
Humus to Soil.

Washington, D. c., Oct. 25.-The
value of bur clover as forage crop
is becoming more appreciated IN Sec
tions where the winters are mild, ac-
cordirg to a new bulletin of the Unit
ed States Department of Agriculture.
Each wear it can be depended upon
to add humus and nitrogen to the soil
without sacrificing the regular sum-
mer crop of the farm. In the South
it is the cheapest legume that serves
as a winter cover crop, preventing
the washing of the soil. In addi-
ton to it's value for this purpose, 1t
furnishes some pasturage and i'm
proves the soil. By the use of bur
clover alone many instances are re-
ported where the cotton crop has
been materially increased each sea-
son. One of the advantages of our
clover over most other legumes is
the fact that good stands can often
be obtained from year to year with
out additional seeding. On pasture
lands, when once established, bur
Glove. will resced itself indefinitely.
The spotted or Southern bur clover
is the variety best adapted to condi-
trons in the South, and gives satisfac-
tory results in South Carolina, Ala
bama, Georgia, Mississippi, Louisiana,
and sections of Virginia, North Caro-
lima, Florida, Texas, Arkansas and
Oklahoma.
Directions for Sowing the Seed
Bur clover should always be sown
in late summer or fall In the cotton
States the best time for seeding is
the month of September, but it may
be seeded in August, and seedlings as
late as December often give favor
able results, even as far north as
South Carolina. Late seedlings, how
ever, are to be avoided whenever pos
sible, as but little fall and winter
growth is secured from such paintings
Hulled seed may be sown by a
grain drill with a press-wheel attach
ment, or by any method of broad
casting, using about Is pounds of
seed per acre. A firm seed bed is
desirable, and especial care should be
taken to cover the seed thinly. Un-
der INST conditions broadcasting will
be found most satisfactory, but the
seed should be covered with a light
harrow. Where moisture conditions
are entirely favorable good stands
have frequently been obtained by
merely scattering the seed on the sur
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DANIELS WOULD SPEND FIVE
HUNDRED MILLION FOR
NEW SHIPS.

Washington, October 19.-Oficial
estimates of the navy's part in tie
Administration billion dollar nation
al defence programme. were made
public tonight by Secretary Daniels.
They show that within five years it
is proposed to spend s502,4s2,214
on construction of new ships, devel-
opment of aircraft and creation of
huge reserve of ammunition and
guns for the navy.
The fve-year building programme
contemplates construction of ten
dread-naughts, six battle cruisers,
ten scout cruisers, fifty destroyers,
fifteen sea-going submarines, four
gunboats, one hospital ship, two am
munition ships, two fuel oil ships and
one repair ship. The last of the ves-
sells will be built and in commission
late in 1924. The above figures with
the addition of $48,51S,127 for COM
pletion of ships already constructed
or under construction, make up the
total of more than half a billion dol
lars to be expended upon the navy in
addition to the regular budget which
apprcximates s1O0,O0O,OOO a year.
More Bluejackets.
Secretary Daniels will recommend
this winter the addition to the navy
| of $500 bluejackets. $500 appren-
tices and 1,5O0 marines, a total of
1850 men. With this addition to the
personnel it is estimated that all bat
tleships, not more than fifteen years
old, destroyers and submarines built
within twelve years, half of the cruis-
ers and all of the gunboats and nee
essary fleet auxiliaries, can be man.
ned and an edequate reserve be main
tanned for vessels on the reserve list.
To officer the additional force of ma
rines the secretary will recommend ap
pointment of an additional brigadier'
general, two colonels, two lieutenant
colonels, six majors, one colonel and
assistant quartermaster, fourteen
captains, fourteen first ieutenants,
thirteen second lieutenants and twen-
ty-two warrant offers,
Additional naval officers would be
obtained by increasing the number of
midshipmen at the Academy lat An
napolis by not less than $50 men.
For the aviation corps Secretary
Daniels will recommend establishment
of special service to which civilian
aviators can be appointed.
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CHEVROLET AUTOMOBILES

exceptional values. Look at these
prices for a genuine car, Monroe
Roadster" $4,000, Touring Car,
"Chevrolet Four-Ninety" $4,000,
a new model and a BEAUTIFULLY
equipped electric lights and starter
$4,000 extra. The "Baby Grand"
fully equipped at $4,000. When
in Greenwood make our garage
your headquarters. The glad
hand awaits you. We need a rep
resentative at Abbeville. We will
buy or sell your Ford.
The Automobile Exchange,
Greenwood, S. C.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-20
RECENT ACTION BY
 CONGRESS IS DEATH!
 ID OLD WAR CLAIMS
Only Hope for Relief Now Is By Special Act In
 Each Case

Washington. May 1a.-tSpeciaL aL)-purlns the closing hours of the last Congress the omnibus claims bill was passed. This bill carried many items from every state in the south; claims against the soV- ernment growing out of the war. Time and time again it has passed either the Senate CT the House, but never before both bodies at the same session
 lis friends could hardly believe that It would ,,. become a law but 1t did HOW ever, at the very last moment Senator Crawford introduced an amendment. seV- eral southern senators saw the stinser in the Crawford amendment bu, they did not dare raise any opposition 10 II ioi fear that by doing so 1t would deiea' the measure so often had the piii sai'eu up to the very docks ready to drop the legislative anchor only to have someone throw A monkey wrench in the machinery and it all had to be done over again
 The Crawford amendment was passed and included in the bill as section .. Sec tion has no significance so far as the items included in the bill itself is con cerned. but what 1t does to other claims not included in this this bll-is plenty. Section says. That from and after the passage and approval of this act the Jur- isdiction of the court of claims shall not extend to or include any claims against the United States based upon or growing out of the destruction of any property by the land or naval forces of the United States during the war for the suppress sion of the rebellion, etc. In other words, the amendment estops the court Of claims from considering further claims ad- vanced in that court, and moreover, ac- cording to an opinion just handed down by Chief Justice Campbell, puts an end to all such claims now pending in the court of claims. The court holds that such claims can no longer be considered by the court under this act and they are therefore dismissed.
 There are hundreds. even thousands of such claims pending in the court from all over the south. The jurisdiction of the court. of course, was merely to pass upon the facts, and after such action by the Congress appropriated the money or refused to do .aa as Y pleased. Now there is no recqGrse but Congress for such ciaims; even those pending must take their cases basore Congress if they expect redress.
 Chief Justice Campbell. referring to sec- tion G. in his opinion said: "rhe Congress the Jurisdiction on this court and has taken it away in language too plain to> he misunderstood
 Under the chief justicls opinion all such claims; even those pending must included several claims from Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-20
FINANCIAL PRACTICES OF RIGGS NATIONAL.
 BANK IS DENOUNCED BY INTERMYFR

i by Secretary McAdoo and Comptroller Williams, which abolished Illicit favors'' the bank had enjoyed. Penalties imposed by the comptroller. he said, were legal and fully Justified.
 Untermyer reviewed allegations of i dummy loans" of excessive amounts to officers and of a stock brokerage business conducted by the banks officers through the bank in violation of the law. and as- serted that the comptroller was but per- forming his duty in insisting that he be acquainted with details of these transac- tions
 The comptroller had a right to know who was interested in these accounts and what security was behind these loans Untermyer said, and in no instance was demand for information by the comp troller not justined by conditions in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-20
AMERICANS ID TAKE ITALIAN EMBASSIES
 F WAR IS DECLARED
U. s. Ministers and Consuls Abroad Likely to Add Heavy Work to Already
 Numerous Tasks

Washington, May 19.-If Italy were to ambassadors. ministers and consuls abroad would add to their already nu- merous tasks the custody of Italian in- terests in Austria and Germany. as well as Austrian interests in Italy. Inas- much as Italy had been acting for Rus sia in Turkey the American embassy in Constantinople, it is expected, would take over Russian affairs. Switzerland would handle German interests in Italy.
 The diplomatic and consular machin- cry of the United States government is caring for the affairs of more coun- tries and nationalities than any one ma : tion has in the history of the world. An appropriation of $2,000. 900 in the last Congress provided for extra clerical help and interpreters.
 Caring for the diplomatic and consu- lar interests of friendly nation is a courtesy. the expense of which is borne by the neutral country
 The extraordinary demands of this work not only has necessitated increa ses in the staffs abroad, but has resulted in the employment of a large special fore 3 at the state department. As a rule. inn portant communications pass through Washington, put Tn many cases much of the routine business is accomplished by direct telegraph and cable between the governments concerned and the Amer ican embassies and legations.
 The United States now represents Austria. Germany, Turkey, Belgiun,, Scrvia Great Britain, France, Russia and Japan. all Delligerents. in various quarters of the globe. Some neutral ! ations also have asked the United States to look out for their tnterests Switzerland, which has no representa- : tion in China, today asked the stat e department to instruct th6 American le gs tion to care for Swiss affairs there. Since the outbreak of the war the American government also has by re- s.uest taken charge Of the diplomatic or consular interests of Switzerland, Denmark, Greece. Panama. Brazil, Nic-
 (Co.tlnuea en Pare Tea)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-20

Syracuse, N. Y.. May 1Os-JOhn M. Roosevelt, In the trial of William Barnes' libel suit, spent three hours today In summing up the case of the dress he asserted that the suit twas purposed act of the machine to de- stroy Colonel Roosevelt's usefulness.s >
 Bowers used up much more time than had been allotted him. For that reason the summing up of the case of the plain liam NJ Wins, chief counsel for Barnes. said tonight that he might conclude with in an hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-20
WILL NOT PROTEST
 ID ALLIES UNTIL
 GERMANY REPLIES
President Wilson Holds Safety of American Lives of First Importance to
 The United States

Washington. Mny I9.-President Will son will await reply from Germany to the recent American note before making further represen tatiOns tO the allies on alleged violations of inter- national law by the commercial em- bargO on Germany.
 This was made clear today with the explanation that data concerning deten- tions of American cargoes had not been completed, and that, moreover, the notes under preparation would not be sent now in any event because President Wilson was unwilling to have the situation with Germany complicated by the American governments correspondence with Great Britain.
 It is understood the Presidents position
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pank. He Is not to be criticized for the neat with which he insisted upon his de- mandss He is rather to be complimented on the ardor and enthusiasm with which ne performed his duty. The refusal of the bank to comply cannot be justified I sup pose they had been so long the czars of Washington that they were convulsed with rage and disappointment when their con trol and their pipe line to the treasury collapsed altogether
 Untermyer was particularly emphatic fir, his discussion of what he called the pipe inc between the Riggs bank. the Ma tional City bank and the Urea sury depart ment Through this arrangement, he de- ciared the banks received large govern ment deposits without interest. which in the case of the National City bank was simply givtng 1t to Wall street specula-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-20
BARNES SUIT IS A SCHEME TO DESTROY
 ROOSEVELTS USEFULNESS SAYS BOWERS

an independent democrat had he not beea in control. The mere fact he said that Barnes was consulted in regard to such combination was in itself proof of the leadership of the plaintiff
 Bowers read many letters introduced In the record.
 In concluding, Mir. Bowers described Colonel Roosevelt as closely following President Wilson as a guide of the na- ton.'
 Then he referred to his client and his case In this manner:
 'Ex-President, ex-governor. the peoples true representative. Jurors will YOU let him be broken down and destroyed' stand for him; stand for the people. Giva no vote to accomplish the purpose sought by this action. Meet the responsibility that rests With clear conscience and tho power of Theodore Roosevelt will remain for good"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-20
STEAMER TORPEDOED

London, May 19.-11:09 D. m.) The admiralty reports that the British steamer Dumfries was torpedoed at 11:30 o'clock this morning. All hands were saved. It is added that the steamer is still afloat 25 miles southwest of Hartland Point.
 The Dumfries of 4IzI tons gross, left Cardiff Tuesday for Leghorn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-20

verdict may be returned late tomor- row.
 In his address Bowers discussed the tes- timony given by Barnes and Colonel Roosevelt and the respective witnesses! He urged that the Jury consider the eva sions. and in a sense the denials' of Barnes. Bowers questioned the truth of many of Barnes statements and pre- sented exhaustive arguments designed to convince the jury that his client was jus tiled in saying the things he did about Barnes.
 The attorney placed especial emphasis on testimony regarding the deadlock in the legislature tn 1911 over the election of United States senator, and asked why Barnes would have endeavored to interest the republican minority in the election of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-20
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1--Austro- German officials leave Rome.
 report.
 Make desperate efforts to crush Rus
 sans.
 Asquith announced cabinet shake-up. American vessel attacked by Mexican
 patrol. 2-Pictures from war zone substitute art
 exhibits. 3--Bolivias million to aid industry. 4-Editorial comment 5-Says legislature will be asked to reg
 ulate insurance rates,
 Conner is not in politics.
 Seed crushers leave city. 6-Society. 7-Sports. 8--Grand concert at Marion seminary 9-Market. 10-Arrest of judgment asked by Brown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-20

Washington. May 14.-Denuncfat ton of the financial practices of officers of the Riggs National bank and praise for the "nrdOr and entbusiasm" of Secretary McAdoO and COmptrOIIer of the Currency Williams characterized the argument today of Samuel Inter nyer, counsel for the treasury officials supportfng the governments motion to dfsmiss the temporary injunction ob- tained by the bank.
 Final argument against the motion to dismiss will be made tomorrow by former Senator Bailey.
 Difficulties between the bank and treas pry officials Untermyer asserted, were que not to the arbitrary use of power by the comptrolleE, but to rsforms institutsd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-20
ROCKEFELLER WILL
 TESTIFY BEFORE |. R.
 COMMISSION TODAY
Clergyman on Stand Yes terday Arraigns Opera tors Methods During
 Colorado Strike

Washington May 1a. While John D. Rockefeller. Jr., waited here again today to testify before the industrial relations committee in supplementary inquiry into Fuei and Iron company, the commission listened to an arraignment of that con cerns methods by the Rev. Eugene s. Gaddis, Methodist clergyman. formerly in charge of the companys sociological department.
 Chairman Walsh. who summoned MT. Rockefeller to testify relating to corre- spondence made public since the original inquiry In New York said tonight that he surely would be called tomorrow lie will take the stand as soon as the Rev. Daniel s. McCorke, pastor Of a Presbyterian church in one of the Colorado company's mining camps at Sunrise wyo complies his testimony.
 Tho Rev. Mir Gaddis said lie ws.x dis charged from the sociological department Of the Colorado company last February after making a personal appeal to Mr. Rockefeller to be allowed to continue inn portant betterment work among the miners. He justified the revolt of the strikers against military and other consti- tutonal authority in Colorado on tho ground that laws for improvement of the miners conditions had been ignored and there was no other way left to seek . remedy.
 Strike Lost Technically
 Technically the terrible strike of the Colorado miners was lost said MT. Cad dis, but in reality it was one of tho greatest labor victories ever achieved in the United States. because today the coal operators have their ear to the ground and they will be very careful indeed in the future
 The minister charged that minor off cials of the Colorado Fuel and Iron com pany were directly responsible for the strike. asserting that they ignored the law, dominated employees in brutal man. ner, fostered saloons obstructed efforts to improve working and hygenc conditions and even controlled elections in direct con fict with state laws.
 MT. Gaddis compared the condition of the miners in Colorado before the strike to that of colonists before the American revolution, saying There was con viction among the miners that 1t was lm- possible to get Justice from the govern- ment" He justified the revolt against authority because of repeated fAilure through other channels to get constitu- tional rights.
 Weinstock Asks Questions
 What would become of the republic" asked Commissioner Weinstoek, if every- body revolted to get constitutional rights?"
 Tt would break down, and ought to break down. if citizens were denied thelr rights as were the men in Colorado"
 Do you justify rioting?"
 T justify any means necessary to clar. fly an atmosphere so pregnant with wrong that man is asphyxiated when he holds his head up.' replied the clergy- man.
 The Rev. MT. McCorkle, called to the stand late in the day, told the commis- sion that when he went to Sunrise, Wyo., he was informed by the church authori- ties that the Colorado company main tained the church. but that the fact was to be kept secret He said he urged that this be made public.