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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-09-06
RURAL POST INCREASES

Washington, Sept. s. Since
the first experimental rural postal
delivery service was established un.
der Postmaster General William L.
Wilson, Of West Virginia, on Octo-
ber /, 1895, simultaneously on three
routes, from Charleston, Uvilla and
Halltown, West Virginia, the service
has grown to require 42,718, carri.
ers, covering 1,073,099 miles and
coting $49,S25, 900 In 1915.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-09-06
A DANCE FOR THE
YOUNGER SET MONDAY

On Monday night Miss Mary Hill
Harris gave a dance to the younger
set. This was one of the most
pleasant dances of the season and q
delightful time was spent tripping
the light fantastic toe.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-09-06
TICKET FOR SECOND =
PRIMARY IN ANDERSON
County Executive Committee De.
clares Results and Announce the
Names of Candidates for Second
Election. .....

Anderson, Sept. 5.-The count,
democratic executive committee yes
terday afternoon announced thu
names of the candidates on the coun
ty ticket to go into the second pri
mary election, which will be held. OF
Tuesday, September, 18th.
The county ticket for the SECOND
election will be as follows:
For Congress. IT,
Wyatt Aiken.
Fred n. Dominick. s.. a..
For House of Representatives.
! Give to be, Elected.)
W. W. Scott. ~ 81.
T. L. Clinkscales, Jr.
J. C. Ducworth.
Asa Hall, Jr. .->..
Harvey Kelly. '.s
J. A. Duncan. .-..-,...
F.. E. Alexander.
A. B. Shirley. /! y.
j. M. Paget. a
]. H. Hutchinson. a.
For County Treasurer.
G. N. G.. coleman. 49,.
J. R. C. Griffin.
For Superintendent of Education.
J. B. FELTON,. :
G. T.. Williams.
For Coroner. ",
j.. E. Beasley.
]. G. Hardin. rT..t ~
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-09-06
Rev. and Mrs. Pratt
OFF on Vacation

Rev. and Mrs. H. Waddell Pratt
left last week for Washington, D. c.,
where they will spend some time
with relatives and friends. From
there they will 60 to Lexington, Va,
for visit. They will be away for
a month.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-09-06
ATTENDING THE WEDDING.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. S. Thomas attend
ed the marriage of their friends, Miss
Genevieve Hunter and Mr.. Paul Wat
kins of Anderson, last week. Miss
Hunter has visited in Abbeville and
the many friends made while here,
wish her every happiness.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-09-06
SERMON AT METHODIST
CHURCH NEXT SUNDAY

The subject of Rev. J. L. Daniels
sermon next Sunday morning at
II o'clock, will be Righteousness in
Politics." The public is cordially in
yited to come and hear this sermon.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-09-06
A SUNDAY SCHOOL CHOIR.

The Methodist Sunday School is
hereafter to have q special choir for
the Sunday school. This choir will
be composed of young people and will
be under the direction and instruc-
ton of Mrs. James A. Hill, which
guarantees the success of the enter
prise. ..
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-09-06
BURN THE OLD FRANKLIN.

! Norfolk, Va, Sept. 4.-Condemn-
ed as unit for service, the receiving
ship Franklin started on its last voy-
age today when tug started to tow
ing it to East Port, Maine, where the
hull will be burned on the beach to
allow the purchasers to get the cop
per rivets and sheeting from its tim
bers.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-09-06
Kansas City's Wheat Market is Do.
pressed.

Kansas City, Sept. 4.-Rumania' 8
declaration of war, depressed the To-
cal wheat market today. ALI options
opened lower. December opened at
al 1-2, 63-4 cents below Saturdays
close.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-09-06
MILLINERs HAVE ARRIVED

Miss Louise Chilcote of Baltimore,
and Miss Eloise Bacon of Virginia,
arrived in our city last Sunday. Miss
Chilcote will resume her work at
Philson and Henry's, having been
with them for the past season, and
Miss Bacon will be milliner for The
Haddon- Wilson Co. We give her a
very warm welcome to our city. They
are both boarding at ME. W. D.
Bafkslale's.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-09-06
PRoTRACTED MEETING.

Rev. Jas. L. Martin, D. D., has ac-
cepted an invitation to hold a pro-
tracted meeting at Townville, An
derson County, to begin next Sunday,
September 10th.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-09-06
CARD FROM A. H. DAGNALL.

wish to thank those who so 10y
ally supported me for Congress, and
I regret that it will be impossible
for me to see and thank every voter
personally. I shall always feel
grateful to those who considered me
worthy to represent them in Con-
gress.
u noono11
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-09-06
PROF. THOMSON HERE.

> Prof. ]. W. Thomson spent several
Sdays in Abbeville this week, the
guest of his brother, DR.. s. G. Thom-
son. The Professor has many old
friends in Abbeville, who are always
glad to see him.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-09-06
A NEW CLERK AT WHITES.

Alvin Nance of Monterey, is in
the city and will clerk for the L. W.
White Company for the fall season.
He is brother of Harold Nance, who
is so we'll remembered here.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-09-06
OFF TO COLLEGE.

Miss Gertrude Calvert leaves in .
few days for Red Springs, N. G.,
where she will enter school. Her.
friends wish her good luck.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-09-06
Supt. Cheatham Urges
Full Attendance at
Opening of Schools

The next session OF the Clty
Schools will begin on Monday, Sep
tember 18th, at nine o'clock.
All parents are urged to have chill
dren enter on the first day and. at
tend regularly during the year.
Regular attendance means more to
the child than most people think. We
hope to have an unusually good year
this session and invite the co-opera-
ton of parents and good citizens.
The board has employed corps Of
sixteen very strong teachers. These
teachers, some strangers, but all
with excellent preparation, are going
to give the schools good service. All
we ask is that the public do its part
and the school will surely do its part.
This community in the past has been
unanimously in favor of good schools,
AS a result your schools have made
progress. With continued support,
the schools will show greater pro-
gress. ......
All children who have no promo
ton cards or entrance cards to
grades above the fourth will report
to the Superintendent in. his Office in
the High School building Friday,
Sept. 9th at nine o'clock.
Children who have conditions to
make up should not buy any books
until told to do so by the teacher.
All other children are expected to
have their books on the first day.
All new pupils who will enter any
of the first four grades will report
to Miss May Robertson, Principal of
the Graded School, Monday, Sept.
18th at nine o'clock, for further in
structions.
All children must report to the
gade indicated on their card.
$ The State Board of Health re-
quires all children attending the pub
lie schools to be vacinated. New pu-
pills must present a certificate OF
vaccination from physician.
All pupils between eight and four
teen years of age are required by
the Compulsory Law to attend the
public schools in this district during
the fall session. All children in the
district between the ages of fourteen
and sixteen who have no regular
employment are also required to at
tend. The penalty, is five dollars for
each day the child is absent. The
attention of parents and guardians
is called to this law.
Only the. first grade will remain at
the Mill School. All other, children
will report to the Graded or the
High School.
Grades one, two, three, four, and
a section of the fifth grade, will at
tend at the Graded School; others
will: attend the High School.
Towards the close Of last session,
some children would loiter or the
gounds about the buildings. This is
forbidden both by school rules and
the city ordinances.
Parents are cordially invited to
visit the class rooms often. They
should also get acquainted with their
children's teachers, and tell the
teacher and the Superintendent of
any defects that the child might
have. It will mean a great deal to
both teacher and child. Cooperation
is the "key-word" for this next ses-
sion.
= The child's good is the chief thing
that we have in view, and to accom-
plish this we will expect continued
loyal support of the parents and
friends of the school.
R. B. Cheatham,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-09-06
. THE BOOK CLUB.

The regular meeting ofthe Book
Club will be held this morning at
half past ten o'clock, atSthe home Of
Mrs. w. P. Greene. S..s.,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-09-06

Miss Essie Lee Litt3s.and> Caspar
Little have returned tp~ ~Birmingh CHAM,
after spending soE time with their
parents in the city:Sy :s,,,$
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-09-06
SOCIETY MEETING.

The Ladies Society of the A. R. P.
church will meet Thursday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. R. N. Tiddy at
five o'clock. A full meeting is de-
sired.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-09-06
FoRDING 1T TO CHICK SPRINGS

Messrs Albert Rosenberg and Low
cry Wilson .Forded it up to Chick
Spings last Sabbath and.spent the
day.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-09-06
GETTING PROMOTED.

A. H. Dagnall.
Evening star., 1916-01-08
CLASH CAUSED IN SENATE
BY EMBARGO ON FREIGHT
Responsibility of Great Britain or
Germany for Condition of Neu-
tral Trade Discussed.

Members of the Senate again clashed
over the responsibility as between
Great Britain and Germany. for the dis
turbance of neutral trade on the seas
during the debate yesterday on Sena-
tor Walsh's resolution to investigate
the freight embargo at eastern ports.
When Senator Newlands was stating
that the tying up of German ships
was partly responsible. Senator OGor-
man inquired if he considered in that
connection that 2OJ neutral vessels had
the British orders in council, rightly
designated by the State Department to
be in violation of all International law.
Ships Held Temporarily, He Says.
TT is not true that the trade has been
deprived of 200 neutral vessels" de-
clared Senator Nelson. Many neutral
ships may have been taken into port by
Great Britain, but only for temporary
delay during search for contraband.
But what has taken freight ships off the
ocean are the German submarines that
have been blowing up freighters."
Senator O'Gorman insisted he had not
said the 200 vessels had been held up
continuously, but some SO taken had
been held for months. He said a right
to search for contraband had ordinarily
been exercised Immediately at sea, but
now ships have been taken hundreds of
there was statement that in some OF
these cases port charges had been ex-
acted before the vessels were allowed to
depart.
Evening star., 1916-01-08
DRIVER LEAVES HIS SEAT
AND HORSES RUN AWAY
Miss Gillette and Miss Wilson In
jured, Following White House
Reception.

Miss Arville Gillette, 2225 r street
northwest, severely injured her ief'
arm and Miss Flora Wilson, daughter
of James Wilson, former Secretary OF
Agriculture, was injured on the body
and arms last night about 11:43 O'CLOCK
as a result of a runaway accident or
East Executive avenue near the Whitf
House. They had attended the Presi-
dents reception and were homewaro
bound when the accident happened.
The horses ran away when Richard
NJ. Collins, driver, 1925 NJ street north
west, left the vehicle to recover his
hat, which was knocked from his heao
by the limb of a tree. The animals
were running south on Executive ave
nue. when the swerving of the vehicle
caused it's occupants to be thrown te
the pavement.
Many persons on their way home
cident and offered to render assistance
but Sergt. Greene of the third preclncl
hailed a taxicab and had the women
taken to the Gillette residence. Dr
James F. Mitchell attended them.
Collins was arrested by Sergt Greene
and charged with failure to remain on
his vehicle and have his horses under
control. He deposited S. collateral a,
the police station for his appearance In
Police Court this morning.
Collins was charged in the Ponce
Court today with being the driver OF a
team and failing to keep LOOKOUT to
prevent the animal or animals from
running away. The case was continued
until January 21.
Evening star., 1916-01-08
REQUEST FOR DETAILS
DENIED BY PRESIDENT
Would Interfere With Justice to
Disclose Information Obtained
in Plot Inquiry.

President Wilson ma letter. made
public today. to Chairman Webb of the
House judiciary committee said It
would seriously interfere with Justice
to furnish detailed informal ton asked
for in a resolution introduced in the
House by Representative Bennett of
New York calling for specific informa
ton regarding citizens charged with
plotting against the United States.
Presidents Answer.
Il know" the President wrote. that
you VIII believe that ii goes without
saying that l would be delighted to
cooperate in any way in attaining the
OBJECTS which are no doubt sought by
the fnclosed regulations, which YOU
were kind enough to send me, but I
believe that it would seriously inter-
tere with the ends of justice IL were
at this time to comply with the spec dc
request contained in this suggested
action of the House.
Il am sure that the Department Z,
Justice viii be more than willing
put at your disposal any facts VIII
ever that are in its possession wL.v
do not block its own processes or. 60
barrass it in its investigation of ii.
intricate and hidden Influences"
Evening star., 1916-01-08
AGREES ON HARBoRs BILL.
Committee, However, Leaves Open
Question of New Projects.

The launching of a general harbor
bill in this session of Congress was
formally agreed upon at meeting of
the rivers and harbors committee to-
day. The committee adopted resolu-
ton to prepare a rivers and haroors
bill and Immediately began the prep
aration of the measure on the basis OF
the projects already authorized. TINS
wouid embrace a maximum of $44,-
900 900 for new work under the al
ready authorized projects and $4,000
900 for their maintenance.
The question of entering upon new
projects was left open to further con-
sideration.
Evening star., 1916-01-08
FAVORABLE TO SUFFRAGE
Senate Committee Reports the Susan
B. Anthony Amendment.

The Susan b. Anthony amendment for
woman suffrage was reported favorabIy
to the Senate today by Senator Thomas,
chairman of the suffrage committee
The report was signed by Senators
Thomas, owen and Hollis, democra is,
and Sutherland, Clapp and Jones. re-
publicans. Senator Ransdell. democrat,
voted for the report, but his name did
not appear on il when presented.
Senator Catron of New Mexico dis
sented. and Senator johnson of South
Dakota did not sign the report.
Evening star., 1916-01-08
SWISS AVIATOR UP AGAIN.
Domenjoz Loops-the-Loop and Does
Spiral Glides.

The Swiss aviator DomenSoz again
held Washingtonians spelibound this
afternoon as he circled high in the
air around the business and part of
the residential districts.
Apparently oblivious to gazers, the
man performed weird feats that kept
the onlookers in a state of suspense.
The fier is doing stunts under the aus
p;ces of the diet kitchen, in connection
with a tag-day campaign.
The sound of the motor as it neared
tops of buildings attracted occupants
to the front, where crowds soon lined
UP to watch the man-brd do his va
rious glides. He looped-the-loop over
the Capitol, and after few spiral
glides volplaned back to the polo field.
Two trips are to be made this after
noon,
Evening star., 1916-01-08
FIVE HOBLITZELLS MISSING.
Earle Edgarton, Wife and Mrs. J. D
Hoblitzell Safe, However.

While hope is practically given up
for the safety of Mr.. and Mrs. w. L..
Hoblitzell, sr., Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Hob
litzell, jr., son-in-law and daughter of
Capt. ]. Walter Mitchell, and a baby
boy, word was received here late to-
day that Earle Edgarton, a son by a
former marriage of Mrs. Hoblitzell,
jumped into the water when the ILL
fated packet Kanawha was wrecked
on the Ohio river Thursday and saved
Mrs. j. d. Hoblitzell and also his wife,
Eleanor Edgarton, when they We're
washed overheard. All are from WASH
ington.
Evening star., 1916-01-08
May Continue Ship Ownership.

The Northern Pacific and Great
Northern railways may continue to
own and operate the steamships Great
Northern and Northern Pacific, despite
the provision of the Panama canal act
forbidding ownership of steamships by
railroads. the interstate commerce COM
mission decided today.
The commission found that continu-
ance of present ownership is in the
public interest.
Evening star., 1916-01-08

good things to enjoy.
The floral decorations were limited TO
bouquets Of pink flowers and potteo
plants.
The Marine Band played in the front
lobby. Those who fingered, hoping Tor
a dance. were disappointed. There was
not room for it,
Mrs. Breckinridge Bayne wore white
satin and tulle gown; Mrs. John James
Walsh, black lace over white SAITH
with let ornaments: Mrs Cammack.
black satin and lace; Miss Lansing, pa!e
blue satin: Miss Agnes Wilson, pale
yellow taffeta and lace.
Evening star., 1916-01-08
tinental United States by the nun
of men asked for.
Studying Railroad Problem.

Secretary Garrison said he did not
know how many additional men would
be required IL. the coast defenses were
extended at cost OF $4,000, 900 in the
next four years, but agreed to supply
an estimate later
Representative Greene asked what
steps mad been taken toward working
OUT a system of organizing railroads
ana commercial enterprises against the
military emergencies of war.
careful study OF the entire subje, ::
was now being made by his order. Nj :
Darrisoii replied, and had been il
progress Tor some months. To Repre-
sentative Ttlson he said in the sam :,
uumeesloh ,ran.s @ mat plans for tentative con
tracts for war munitions, to become ef-
ttective only in the event of war, and
Ior the assembling of equipment to al :
.e. commercial plants so that ammu-
nition and arms could be quickly turned
out on army calibers had been in con-
temptation by department officials.
Evening star., 1916-01-08
Appointed Reserve Bank Director.

Vance C. Mccormick, once democratic
candidate for Governor of Pennsylvania
and owner of the Patriot, the morning
daily newspaper of Harrisburg. Pa.
where he lives, has been made class
C director of the federal reserve bark
at Philadelphia. Mr.. Mccormick is
forty-four years old and a graduate Of
Yale University He has been a member
of the Harrisburg city council and was
mayor of the city from 1902 to 1909
He Is a fellow of Yale University.
Evening star., 1916-01-08
Mrs. Wilson Makes First Ap-
pearance Here as Mistress
of Executive Mansion.
PAN-AMERlCANS GUESTS
At INITIAL RECEPTION
President and His Wife Shake
Hands With 3,323 Persons.
Function Is Brilliant.

President and Mrs. Wilson shook
hands. at the formal reopening OF the
White House last evening. with s,'-o
persons, and several hundred othet
guests. bringing the large company up
to the full limit of the inviteo Ils.'
were also present. 1t was Mrs' VII
sons first appearance here IN the roie
of hostess since her marriage 10 .he
President No more brilliant functioh
has ever been held in the PRESIDENT
home. graced as it was by MS orioe
and considered on all sides an oVauoI'
in her honor, as we'll as the crownins
glory of the social side OF the ran
American Congress.
The delegates and ladies accompany
ing them began arriving at the Wnite
House at 0 o'clock, and later assembled
in the north end of the east ROOM Inc
route of their procession to the olue
room was the game as that followed
later by the rest of the evening
guests. through the marked-of ap-
proach to the green room EariN
corners had the enjoyment of Watching
the delegates, who. in vivacious. cha.-
ting groups were telling their own
pleasure in being present.
Trumpets Announce Arrival.
The usual fanfare of trumpets at 9
o'cl3ck announced the coming down
stairs of the President and Mrs. Will
son and the receiving party. and the
exchange Of greetings in the blue room
with the guests there preceded the
opening of the reception.
The military and naval aids to the
President manned the line from the
fa=r tO 10 N
ing a few feet apart. until the Presi-
dent and party had crossed the cor
ridor. The formality lent a great deal
to the ceremonious side OF that partic-
Tlar moment
The Presidents smiling manner and
his acknowledgment Of the congratu-
lations which so many OF the guests
offered threw a sentimental atmos-
phere about the occasion, which CEN
tered naturally about Mrs. Wilson.
Makez Charming Impression.
The Presidents bride made a won-
derfully charming impression. Every
body by this time knows that her per-
sonal attractions are marked. but now
all are equally sure that she will brill
liantiy carry on the honors of her
new home as did the long line of splep--
did women who have preceded her as
hostesses there.
She chose for her first appearance
an elegant dress of white satin bro
caded In silver. with a garniture of
pink roses on the bodice which also ap-
pearing on the skirt. holding the dra-
perry.
In her hair were several jeweled
pins and she carried a large bouquet
of mauve orchids, the flower now SO
closely associated with her. She shook
hands as cordially as did the President
with every guest
Vice President and Cabinet.
Evening star., 1916-01-08
Might Aid Enlistments.

Replying to questions by Representa-
tive Kahn, the secretary said that while
he believed that localization of regular
army regiments proba bly, would aid en-
listments, he did not believe this fea-
ture should now be provided for in
Legislation.
Representative Kahn developed the
fact that to man all the present coast
defenses would require 900 officers and
81, 900 men.
for an increase up to this figure, Mr..
Garrison. said, but only that the Coast
Artillery Corps be filled up to the
strength originally set for it by Con-
gress. or sufficient to man so per cent
artillery troops to the insular posses
sions, Panama and elsewhere, he said,
Evening star., 1916-01-08
Vice President and Cabinet.

The Vice President followed the
President and Mrs. Wilson to the blue
room, escorting Mrs. Redfeld. wife of
the Secretary of Commerce. The latter
was not present, and neither was Mrs.
Marshall. whose health is not yet con-
sidered equal to such a strain.
Secretary and Mrs. Lansing, Secretary
Evening star., 1916-01-08

To Prevent the Grip.
Colds cause Grip-LAxative Bromo Quinine re-
moves the cause. There il only one "BROMO
QUININE." q. W. Groves signature on box. 25c.
-Adyestisemeut,
Evening star., 1916-01-08

and lace Miss Isabelle Wells, white satin
and lace; Mrs. Hugh Wallace, white lace
and pearls; Mrs. Nathaniel Frances. black
velvet and white tulle. and Mrs. Percy
Pennebaker, blue tulle.
Evening star., 1916-01-08
Test for Volunteer System.

, The Secretary asserted also that the
only wholly adequate basis for a mill
tary policy was one resting on COM
pulsory service. He admitted that many
officers regarded the War Department. IS
continental army as final test of the
possibility of organizing volunteer
! force which could be trained and pre-
pared In time to defend the nation in
war. From this test, he said, he thought
these officers believed conclusive proof
of the need of universal service would
be forthcoming.
There is no military post in the United
States where a division of troops could
be housed and cared for Secretary Gar
said, would not limit the effectiveness
of the continental army for the train
ing of citizen soldiers. No present ex-
penditures on buildings or land are
contemplated, he added, although later
some additions of this character must
be made.