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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-04-19
ABBEVILLE CLUB NO. 1.

The members of Democratic Club
No. 1, of the city of Abbeville, will
meet in. the Municipal Court room
Saturday afternoon at a o'clock for
the purpose of reorganization,
electing delegates to the county
convention, and transacting all other
business coming before the meeting.
VIM. P. Greene, Chairman.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-04-19

Don't plant a row of corn without a
row of Velvet Beans. You will
make as much or more corn, en-
rich the land and you get the beans
besides. Get Beans from The Ros-
enberg Warehouse Co. 1928.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-04-19
Just Another Instance.

The Goldfish lays a million eggs
But the Goldfish does not cackle
To inform US what she's done.
And so we scorn the Goldfish coy,
But the helpful hen we prize;
Which indicates to thoughtful minds
1t pays to advertise.
San Francisco Chronicle.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-04-19
THE CIVIC CLUB.

The regular meeting of the Civic
Club will be held Thursday afternoon
at half past four o'clock at the home
of Mrs. w. P. Greene. The program
of the afternoon will be devoted to
cart" and Mr.. w. E. Hill will make
the ladies talk. A full meeting is
desired
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-04-19
NOTICE..

Write me and I will explain
how I was cured in a days of
a severe case of Piles of 40
years standing. without pain,
knife, or detention from busi-
ness. No one need suffer
from this disease when this
humane cure can be had right
here in South Carolina.
r. M. JOSEY, Lamar, S. c.
Route d.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-04-19
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE.
Probate Court.
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF MRS. MARY c. THOMAS,

Deceased.
Notice to Debtors and Creditors:
All persons indebted to said estate
must settle without delay, and those
holding claims against the estate
must present them properly attested
to
Julius T. Dudley,
4t. Frank W. Wilson.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-04-19

repulsed. b. B.
The Russians captured the town OF
Surmeneh and pushed the retreating
Turks to Arsene Kelessi, less than
twelve miles from the fortified town
Trebizond on Turkish Black Sea lit
teral.
Petrograd says the Turkish garri.
son st Trebizond has been reinforced
by three complete divisions Of Turks.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-28
new JERSEY DEMS.
AGAIN nominate
SENATOR MARITIME
Wescott Comedies Success
of Opponent in Tuesdays
Primary.

Trenton, N. j., Sept. 27.-With re-
turns lacking from only LAG districts
in the state, Walter e. Edge had a
lead tonight of 1851 votes over Aus
ten Colgate, his closest rival. in yes
terday's three-cornered primary for
the Republican nomination for gov
ernor The vote was: Edge 1896,
Colgate 67,859, George L. Record 3D.
054.
Former State Senator Jos. S. Frel-
inghuysen won the Republican nomi-
nation for United States senator from
former Governor Franklin Murphy.
with only 146 districts missing, Frel-
inghuysen had 80,367 votes as COM
pared with 1850 for Murphy, giving
him a lead of 4.S07.
The nomination of Senator James
MARITIME by the Democrats to succeed
himself in the United States senate
was conceded by his opponent. Attor-
,ney-G General John W. Wescott.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-28
INDIANS INCREASE,
SAYS CATO SELLS

Chicago. Sept. 27.-The race OF
Indians is no longer dying race,
Cato Sells, United States commits
sioner of Indian affairs, announced
here today, on his return from an in
spection trip through western Indi-
an reservations.
There are more Indians in this
country today, he said, than there has
been at any time since the Indian
bureau has been established. There
are 100000 Indians in "a states, set
tied on eighty reservations, he said.
A vigorous health campaign was
begun among the Indians three years
ago. and Mr.. Sells said it has brought
forth amazing results. The death
rate has been reduced and births are
increasing. The wealth of the Indi-
ans is about $9O0.00O.O0 and includes
60,000,000 acres of land.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-28
Grand Jury Submits It
"Would Prove of Ma
terial Advantage"
PENAL AND POOR
FARMS CRITICISED
Jury Recommends That Poor Farm Be
Sold and "MOre He<hfuI Place"
BOught-NO Evidence Is Found Of
Brutal Treatment Of, Prisoners.

A municipal court for the city OF
Pine Bluff is recommended in the
report of the grand jury submitted
yesterday. The recommendation is
contained in the report of the jury's
subcommittee on justices Of the
peace dockets, composed of H. Bring
man, Arthur w. Mills and NJ c. Cleve-
land, who say that recent investiga-
ton" causes them "to feel satisfied
that such court would prove of ma
terial adYantage.''
The grand jury was discharged
yesterday with the thanks of Circuit
Judge w. B. Sorrells' for conscien-
tious performance of public duty.
The grand jury's final report shows
the inquisitorial body was in session
13 days since organized on March 6,
examined 1923 witnesses, returned a
total of SO true bills, and dismissed
charges against 20 persons. The jury
was composed of VIM. Nichol, fore
man; L. L. Jones, Ben Watson, A. w.
Mills, H. Bringman, M. c. Clevelend,
W. A. Taggart, Jos. Merrick, c. H.
Triplett, Jr. w. G. Crittenden, J. M.
Stewards, T. Y Murphy, Elmo Marsh,
P. P. Byrd, P. Crutcher and fheo
Wollerman. w. A. Robinson was
seated Tuesday in place of Mr.. Crit
tenden, excused, and H. N. Royster
served at one sitting, replacing Mr.
Stewards, who was excused for that
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-28

Paris, Sept. 27.-"It was not a v
fortress" says La Liberties special
ing the taking of Combles.
"When it was captured" the cor
respondent adds, ut was a charnal
house. What remained of the garri-
son of two battalions fought furious
ly, and every corner of the place was
a theatre for murderous combats. No
ground was yielded, it was every inch
of it conquered. The ruins of a
church changed hands three times
during the 20 minutes it took the
French and British to form a juno
ton, encircle the village, and reduce
the last stronghold, the fall of which
was saluted with enthusiastic cheer
ing by the troops. 1t was then i'm
possible to take. two steps without en-
countering dead. In cellars aad dug
outs dead and wounded lay mingled
by the hundres, an 1t is now certain
that the allies did not take a greater
number of prisoners because the gar
rison was virtually annihilated in the
assault and previous shelling. Many
of the deaths seemed to date back a
few days.
"The jubilation of the soldiers over
this victory communicated itself to
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-28

! the villagers behind the lines, where
for the first time since the war be-
gan, satisfaction over success took
the form Of celebration. The civilians
Toasted the troops, organized i'm
promptu concerts, sang the national
hymns of the allies, and acclaimed
the victors of Combles and Thiepval."
British Claim upper Hand"
London, Sept. PA dispatch from
Reuters correspondent at British
headquarters in Northern France
says:
"The recent fighting indicates how
completely our army has the upper
hand. We are advancing with de-
liberate calculation which is only
possible to the side of irresistible
army strength. The Germans are
fighting slow rear guard actions. The
artillery action is considerably less
violent than we had reason to antici-
pate. I have heard that patrol of
cavalry has been sent forward to po-
sitioas where a few days ago no
horsemen could possibly have ventur-
ed"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-28
Former Probation Officer
rs Killed and Woman
Wounded in Philadelphia.
1uO1TNDED WOMAN IS
WIFE CHICAGO MAN
i e. Leduc, Clothier, Leaves Chicago
for Philadelphia to See II Victim OF
Scorned Woman's Rage Is His
Wife, Supposedly in New York.

Philadelphia, Sept 27.-The wom-
an who shot and killed j. c. Graveur
of New York, seriously wounded his
female companion, and then killed
herself in a hotel here early today,
has been identified by sister of the
dead man as Mrs. Harry Belzer Of
Ak Euclid avenue, New York. This
sister. whose name is Mrs. Frances
A man. came here today with Harry
|v Fancy of New York, a business
mariner of Graveur, and made the
at the morgue.
Mrs. Apman told the police Mrs.
Refers maiden name was Margaret
[McAndrews, and that the woman had
mot been living with her husband
recently. Graveur, she also told the
Erolice, was widower, and had been
Very friendly with Mrs. Belzer.
From cards found in Mrs. Belzer's
handbag the police at first believed
|she was Mrs. j. G. LeDur Or LeDuc.
The wounded woman in the hos
|cital at first supposed to be Graveur's
fwife, has not made any statement.
hrs. Apman will 60 to the hospital
Eater in the day to see if she can
identify her.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-28

Two features of the reports sub
mitted last evening, stand out prom
inently and were the cause of particu-
lar qualification, these being, first,
the number Of men brought into the
membership fold of the chamber Of
commerce through the campaign, and,
second, the number Of old members
who increased their subscriptions.
The pledges already obtained, are
from 157 persons. The present men,
bership of the organization is 210,
hence it is plain that many of he
old members are yet to be seen by
the campaigners. Something like IS
of the old members were not seen
yesterday and these will be seen to-
day. The expectation is that not only
will the organization gets it's $4,000
per year for the next three years, but
it will have a membership of some
thing like 300, if not more, to give
their moral support and active aid,
as we'll as their financial assistance,
to the organization.
Today, allthe squads will be hard at
it again, that they may see all the
old members and all those many per-
sons who were not seen yesterday,
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-28
Union Leaders Assert 1875.
600 in Various Trades
Join Movement.
E. OF l.. f.. LIKELY
BECOME INVOLVED
Organizer Gridley Of Trainmcn's Or.
ganiz#tiOn Scores Tactics of Car
Men, and Says His Brotherhood
Will Pursue Different Methods.

New York. Sept. Although
labor leaders insisted tonight that the
general strike of trade unionists in
Greater New York. in aid of the street
car men who quit their places Sep
TENDER 6, eventually would involve
nall a million workers, there were nc
surface indications tonight of a tic
up of the city's industries as was
threatened when the announcement
was made that the strike had begun
while the union leaders claim that
l2o,000 men and women in various
trades already had joined the move
ment, with twice as many workers
ready to walk out tomorrow. the Do
lice said they had received no re-
ports to substantiate such estimates
The actual situation, it was said, is
confused because OF Jewish holidays
which are being celebrated by more
than 100000 union workers.
Leaders Of the Amalgamated AS
ISOLATION of Street and Electric Rail
way Employees Of America, whose
members are on strike, were encour-
aged tonight. they assert, over the
possibility of the brotherhood of
Locomotive Engineers coming to their
aid. Officials of other organizations
notified the public service commits
sion during the day that Theodore p.
shonts, president of the Interborough
Rapid Transit company. had refused
30 see them TO discuss the alleged
grievances Of the motormen in the
employ of the marlborough, who are
members of the Brotherhood Mr..
Shouts declared tonight, however.
that there are no differences be-
tween the motormen and the COM
pany.
AT meeting late today, 2O5 rep
resentatives of various unions rati-
fled the sympathetic strike order, it
was announced, and agreed to call
out the members of their organiza-
lions tomorrow.
While this meeting was in pro-
gress, the grand jury was in session,
and later It returned indictments
against fifteen persons accused of
stone throwing, assault of car crews,
and smashing car windows. There
We're fewer attempts at violence to-
day than for a week past.
Is. OF l.. E. Has Grievance.
A. l.. Gridley, organizer of the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
tonight characterized the methods
employed by William B. Fitzgerald,
organizer of the car men, now on
strike, az of "a brass band" charac-
ter. He declared that his organiza-
ton and the Amalgamated Associa-
ton of Street and Electric Railway
Employees had been at odds because
the latter insisted upon enrolling
motormen. "men who require skill
and training" in it's membership.
Mr.. Gridley asserted that the meth
DDS OF his organization in dealing
with the Interborough will "Be en-
tirely different from those of the
Association
"We have important business to
transact with the marlborough" he
said, "and the sooner they realize we
mean business, the sooner we will
come to an understanding. There
will be no threatening or Boosting or
useless talking" Mr.. Gridley added,
when the Brotherhood's proposition is
whenever that is" to the
marlborough,
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-28
ANTE FEE HOLDS
CASH IN TREASURY

INew York, Sept. 27.-ita Atchison.
peAa q Santa Fee railroad, for the
ending June 80, reports gross
mmgs of $133,762,S92, an increase
"shtiy more than $16,000,O0O over
preceding year; operating ex-
,sss OF $SS,730,960. an increase of
~ $h6OO,O00; and net operating
eaue OF $5O,O31,432, an increase of
,0.,osS' Neither the company nor
h; 81 It's subsidiaries has any notes
T'; y; outstanding, and the company
n It's treasury at the close Of
a o.. ~: year, cash to the am Jun. CT
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-28
WEDDING PLACE OF
GRANT BRINGS $4,325

St. Louis, Sept. 27.-The old Dent
home here in which U. S. Grant, then
a captain in the regular army, was
married to Miss Julia Dent in 1848,
was sold at auction today to John H.
Gundlach for $4.325. Mr.. Gundlach
said he would hold the property until
a fund was raised to preserve it as a
historical relic. The Missouri His
torical society is raising such a fund.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-28

for one reason or another. This
evening, at $50, all the squads will
meet again, to make their reports, at
the Hotel Pines, when another little
luncheon will be enjoyed. The lunch
con yesterday evening was delight
full affair, particularly because of the
spirit of cooperation and enthusiasm
which prevailed.
General TrulOck Leads.
The forces led by General Walter
Trulock closed yesterdays campaign
in the lead, getting applications from
So persons, with aggregate pledges
of $2,57O General Taylor's forces
obtained So applications and $2,123
in pledges.
Capt. Minor Woodward was the
leader in the work Of the squads,
with 81 applications and 1881 in
pledges. Captain R. Thurman Louth-
an was second with 25 applications
and pledges for $1,002.
Other captains reported as follows:
Captain D. w. Richey, IA applica-
tons, 1919 in pledges; Captain w. L.
Matthews, 80 applications, $602 in
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-28

Edward Joseph Kelley, of Phila-
delphia, Of the American ambulance
field service, was killed, and Roswell
S. Sanders, of Newburyport, Mass,
wounded while engaged in succoring
wounded on the Verdun front.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-28
Bucharest Claims Victory.

Bucharest, Sept. 25, via London
Sept. 27.-Details of the great battle
on the Dobrudja front, which lasted
from September II to September IL
and ended, according to General
Ayeresco, in the decisive defeat OF
the Germans and Bulgarians. are CIV
en- today in a war official statement,
which reads:
1.-THE supreme command learned on
September II that detachments OF our
forces had been compelled to retire
and were falling slowly back. infiict-
ing heavy losses on the enemy. Meas
ures were taken to meet the situation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-28
Was Probation Officer.

New YORK, Sept. Zl.-J. y. GfaVeuI
Vas we'll known here in police and
circles. For ten years
brior to 1911 he was chief probation
hsHeer of the court of special SEES.
IONS He originated the Tombs pris-
b school, and gained a reputation
Imong prison workers throughout
Die country.
The name "Mrs. ]. G. LeDur" does
Not appear in the New York direc.
ory.
Philadelphia, Sept. 27.-The wound
companion of ]. c. Graveur, New
dk social worker and garage owner
tho was shot and killed by Yrs,
lsty Belzer, 2 discarded sweetheart
ho then committed suicide In a
del here early today, continued to-
light to maintain the silence which
be has kept since the triple shout
BE-, Although she could not be
tawn into any admission, the police
Re convinced that she is the wife of
os. G. Leduc, well-known Chicago
lsiness man, who is reported to be
his way here.
Mrs. Hobart Mann. said to be 4
|ster, visited the hospital tonight.
nt refused to make knowc the iden-
ty Of the wounded woman whose
Pndition is critical.
Identification of Mrs. Relzer was
fade nine hours after the shooting,
\ Mrs. Frances Hapmann, sister
the dead man.
Supposed To Be With Frisnds.
Chicago, Sept 27-Fearing that the
oman who was severely wounded in
sensational shooting in Philadel-
pia today might prove to be his wife.
Ps G. Leduc, manager of the local
ranch of a New York Clothing
Puse left today for Philadelphia.
efore going he notified a sister of
wife that he had been notified
(at Mrs. Leduc was seriously i'll.
ne sister, who lives near the apart
ents occupied bv the Leducs. said
sister had left here two weeks
70 to visit relatives in New York
q that she intended to visit Phila-
lpha friends on her way back.
Pe said her sisters domestic life
ways had been happy, and she knew
no arrangement.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-28
The Weather

N sday' unsettled, cooler in
erai, nu west portions; Friday,
ialr' cooler in east portion.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-28
157 Progressive Business Men
Pledge 1858 for G. of G.. Work
Success of First Days Drive by Armies of Public spr
tied Indicate That City Building Organization
Will Be Well Equipp ed for Commercial
Oompe titon.

pledged
yesterday thrtyodd who composed the
evening Hotel Pines the greatest
$4,000 will
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-28
Carranza Summons Arredond0.


Washington, Sept. 27-Mexican
Ambassador Arredondo, on his way
to Mexico, is expected to hold person
al conference to give General Car
rama a clearer understanding of the
American view of the difficulties be-
tween the two countries, and state
department officials hope he will be
able to convince the first chief of the
necessity of consenting to full con-
sideration of all issues by the joint
commission.
Secretary Lansing said he had no
direct knowledge of the purpose Of
Mr.. Arredondo's trip, but indicated
that he expected him back in Wash
ington within two or three weeks.
The ambassadors wife and children
have remained in Washington.
General Carranza has shown plain
ly recently that he is not in accord
with the American idea Of the work
undertaken by the Mexican and
American commission at New London.
Officials here have been puzzled by
his notice to governors of Mexican
states that the commissioners would
discuss nothing beyond the withdraw
al of American troops from Mexico.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-28
Both Sides Express Salts
faction with Progress
Thus Far Made.
CARRANZA SUMMONS
ELISEO ARREDONDO
Mexican commissioners Declare that
Trip to Mexico City of Ambassador
Designate Has Nothing to DO with :
Present Negotiations.

New London, Conn.,, Sept. @.--The
Amercan- Mexican joint commission
expects to conclude it's conferences
not later than October Is, it was
learned tonight. Both sides express
ed satisfaction with the progress al
ready made. The work here was vir-
tually finished today, but short SEES
sion will be held tomorrow and ad-
journment will be taken to Monday
at Atlantic City.
Except for a bare outline, neither
side cared to discuss the character
of the conference today. 1t was stat
ed that border conditions were dis
cussed and that some consideration
was given to the banking question.
1t had been annnouced that there
would be placed before the Mexican
commissioners the memorandum of
conditions prepared by mining men
in Mexico, but the presentation was
deferred.
The Mexican commissioners ex-
planned today to the American COM
missioners that the departure for
Mexico of Eliseo ArredondO, Mexican
ambassador designate, was in no way
connected with the negotiations.
The Mexican representatives were
guests of honor tonight at a dinner
rendered them by Franklin K. Lane,
head of the American commission.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-28
COmbleS a Charnal House When
Allied Armies Finally Conquer
Impossible to Take Two st cps Without Encountering
Dead and Wounded, Says French Cores
pondent Who Enter ed Village Fortress
with Victors.

Paris 27"t not village the allies assaulted
COpho
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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-09-28
Capture More Trenches.

Paris, Sept. ga strong counter
attack on the new French positions
from Bouchavesnes to the south OF
Bois TAbbaye farm were repulsed
with heavy losses to the Germans, ac-
cording to the official statement Is
sued by the war office tonight.
The French extended their position
east and southeast of Rancourt ana
penetrated st. Vast wood, the state
ment adds.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1916-05-04
Mrs. MACPHERSON Laid TO Rest.

Mrs, Macpherson. relic of the late
Professor Il. d, Macpherson, died on
April Gath and was buried from the
Baptist church on Friday. the 2Sth,
p. Monroe smock. an old friend OF
the family, conducted the ceremony
and made a beautiful talk.
Mary Jane Freeman was born
June 22. 1853 in Texas; emigrated
to California at the age of four years
and was married at Bakersfield.
January 6. 1876. She united with
the Baptist church over 40 years
ago.
In 1884 she located at Payette.
where her husband was the first
teacher and preacher. A few years
later they moved TO this county.
where she has since resided.
Nine children were born to the
union and all were at the funeral.
There are also is grand children.
The children are Mrs. Z. ]. Beam,
Ironside; Mrs. w. II. Beam, Iron
side; Mrs. V. p. Brookover, ontar-
10; Mrs. Dan Grady, Ontario; Mrs.
VIM. Plughoff, Huntington; Mrs.
Frank Mckee, Weiser; Mrs. Harry
Kyes. Willows. Cal; Ross Macpher-
son, Emmett. Idaho. and Grover
Macpherson. Ironside.
Mrs. Macpherson was a tyDical
pioneer woman, one of that noble
band who have contributed their all
to subdue the west and make il
garden spot for the present genera
tion TO enjoy. Her life work com
pleted, she went to sleep to awake
in that brighter and happier world
beyond.
Mrs Macpherson's acquaintances
were her friends and all sympathize
with the bereaved children.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1916-05-04
With THE RAILROAD MEN

IL. w. Young, the Short Line en-
gineer. is I'm the city today. One
OF his assistants was brought to the
hospital with an attack OF pleurisy,
Marsden, one OF Twohy's men
was brought in with crushed fing-
er which was amputated.
Carl Mucker fell under a hand
car and had his hip injured and is
at the hospital.
Charles A. Powell, a fireman on a
pile driver. was brought in Tuesday
with fever.