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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-12-06
SHERIFF SEES WEEvIL WORK
Anderson Sheriff Went in Search of
Man Wanted and Saw Boil
Weevil Country.

Going in search of a man wanted
in the county of Anderson to fare g
serious charge in the court of gener.
al sessions Sheriff Joe M. H. Ashley
went 130 miles south of Montgomery
Ala, and had a splendid opportunity
of seeing the effects of the boil wee.
vii. He states tina the whole country
below Macon, Ga. which he traversed
has been devastated by the weevil
and that here is 40 cotton crop at
all. After leaving Macon a while
travelling south, the sheriff states
that the worst conditions exist. Right
around Macon has not been hit hard
for this is the first year the weevil
has touched that section.
"Some of those big cotton planters
who have raised practically nothing
else but cotton in year past, have
even gone so far as to convert their
cotton oil mills into mills to crush
peanuts and are now making peanut
oils and meal said the sheriff. "They
have cut out the planting Of cotton
entirely in some sections and are
raising peanuts, corn, velvet beans,
stock, etc. Some of them with whom
I talked declared they would not re-
turn to the planting of cotton even if
they could be reasonably sure of a
full crop every year and that it would
bring good prices. The weevil has
'eught them that they can do other
snings besides plant cotton and they
are being benefited by the lesson"
The sheriff states that the sec,
tions of Georgia around .Americus,
Columbus ETC., are bad hit by the
weevii. He says the cotton crop in
the sections he visited is an absolute
failure.-Anderson Mail.
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
County of Abbeville.
PROBATE COURT.

County of Abbeville.
PROBATE COURT.
Citation for Letters of Administra
ton. =.
By ]. F. MILLER, ESQ.,, Judge. Q
Probate:l
Whereas, Mrs. Essie D. Green
hath, made suit to me, to grant her
Letters of Administration OF the Es
tate and effects of John Henry
Greene, late of Abbeville County, de
ceased. :,
These are Therefore, to cite an
admonish all and singular the kind
red and creditors Of the said JOIN
Henry Greene, deceased, that they be
and appear before me, in the Court OF
Probate, to be held at Abbeviue
Court House, on Monday, the 18ti
day of Dec. 1916, after publication
hereof, at II o'clock in the forenooa
to show cause, if any they have, why
the said Administration should nd
be granted. J.
Given under my hand and seal Of
thu Court, this 4th day Of December,
in the year of our Lord one thous.
and nine hundred and sixteen and =
the 141st year of American Indepen
dence.
Published on the 9Th day Of Dec
ember, 1915, in the Press and Ban
ner and on the Court House door fof
the time required by law.
J. F. MILLER,
Judge Of Probate.
2-6-12.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-12-06
SPLENDID SERVICES AT = =.
METHODIST CHURCH SUNDAY

Preaching at the usual hours in
the Methodist church next Sunday
morning and evening. The pastor
will discuss interesting and soul-sav'
ing subjects. The choir will render
excellent music. At the night ser
vice there will be a song service lee
by the choirs of the church and Sun
day school, using both the organ ane
piano.
Ev cybody is invited to. these ser
ices. You will find a hearty welcome
Come one! come all!
The pastor will be glad to NEE
any strangers that may have recentl!
come to the city.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-12-06
WOULD JOIN MCCORMICK.
Strip of Edge6eld County May Come
Into Baby County.

Columbia, Nov. 29.-A strip Of
Edgefeld county is seeking to joir
Mccormick county, and it is sale
that of the six qualified voters living
in the section affected five signed the
petition for annexation. Governor
Manning on receipt of the petition
appointed Daniel McKie and John G
McKie, both of Meriwater, S. E
Morgan and Willis G. Duncan, both
of Edgefeld, to pass on the situation
and report to him as required by the
statute. About seven miles is cover
ed in the territory seeking to change
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-12-06
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,

COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE.
Elk Parte: JOHN T. MILFORD an
C. J. HAMPTON, Administrators.
In Re: Personal Estate Of THOMA
E. HAMPTON, Deceased.
BY virtue Of the authority Of an
Order Of the Judge Of Probate Court
for Abbeville County, South Caro-.
lima, we will sell at the late home Of
the decedent in Lowndesville Towns
ship, Abbeville County, South Caro-!
lima, at 1000 o'clock A. NJ, on tho
10th day Of December, 1915, the per-
sonal property Of the said decedent,
consisting Of household and kitchen
furniture, farming utensils, plows,
gears; live stock, consisting Of three
mules, one cow, three hogs; two
wagons, two buggies and one carriI
age, one lot of corn, one lot of foG-
der one lot of pea vine hay, etc.
TERMS OF SALE-Cash.
JOHN T. MILFORD,
C. J. HAMPTON,
2-6-12. Administrators.
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AN INFORMAL DANCE.

The boys around at Miss Maggie
Brooks, were hostesses to few OF
their friends on last Friday evening
at a pleasant dance. Misses Wages
of Winder, and Miss Lila Fuller, who
have been visitors in our city, were
honor guests.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-12-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Gillian left
Monday night for New York, NhereJ
Mr.. Gillian goes for an operatise at
DR.. Gantt's Sanitarium. g
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-12-06

Mrs. Elbert White, Mrs. Gertrude
Sign, Misses Eva and Ruth Link
spent Thanksgiving with Mrs Hughes
at Bordeaux and attended the dance
given that night.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-12-06
ESTIMATED POPULATION
OF SOUTH CAROLINA

The United States census bureau
on Friday, made public figures show
ing the population of the states to
January 1, 1917. South Carolina in
creased from 1,6o7,745 in 1915 to
1.634,34O January 1, next.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-12-06
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,

EG Parte: JO1N !. MALc OND oA
C. J. HAMPTON, Administrators.
In Re: Personal Estate of THOMA
E. HAMPTON, Deceased.
BY virtue Of tho authority Of an
Order Of the Judge Of Probate Cour
for Abbeville County, South Caro-
lima, we will sell at the late residenc
Of the deeedent, Thomas E. Hamp
ton, in Lowndesville Township, All.
beville County, South Carolina, ct
1000 o'clock A. NJ, on the 18th day
Of December 1916, the personal pro
perty of the said decedent, consist.
ing of household and kitchen furni
ture, farming utensils, two heed o
live stock, etc.
TERMS OF SALE-Cash.
JOHN T. MILFORD,
C. ]. HAMPTON,
2-6-12. Administrators.
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THANKSGIVING SERVICES GOOD

Union Thanksgiving services were
held in the Methodist church last
Thursday. Quite a large congrega-
ton was present and Rev. J. L. Dan
iel preached helpful and suggestive
sermon. A good offering was made
for the different church orphanages.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-12-06

If we work We will win; If we
have faith we will work.
The state herald., 1916-12-08
soMsAaoMeNT OF BUCHAREST
-Four German Armies Have effected
Junction In RumaniA.

The armies OF the Tcutonic allies
fighting In southwest Rumania, with
Bucharest us their main objective.
Asve joined hands from the Danube
n the south to the northwest OF Bu'
eharcst. where. coming through IN"
mountainous region. they have reached
the town OF Tergovistea. Berlin an
aounces that the battle OF the ArHe.
ehu river has come to final conclu
sioa. with the Tcutonic allies the vie
tors. and that NIL along the front they
arc driving closer to Bucharest
with the capture Of Tcrgovisten
and farther south tho driving OF thu
Rumanians beyond the railroad june
tlon town OF Titu. thc'ccntrai powers
forces now hold intact NIL the railway
lines running into Bucharest from III,
vest. The Prcdeal Pass line running
sssth from tho capital into Transyl
vanis IL the sole remaining railwa,
connection In western Wallachla part
" In Rumanian hands. with the Tcu
Ions now nearly nstridc this line n
Bresa and rapidly advancing. thi'
Uutc seems likely to be taken
The state herald., 1916-12-08

Total ssssss.ssa stl,S6s. 1ls,ss
The greatest increases are. OF
course, In the estimates for carrying
sut the national policy OF defense.
where the War Departments appro
priations for the current year were
$3S1. .4s2, SOC. It's estimates this year
arc for $i2l.352.i47. The navy appro.
Driation. which was S3i5.Gl3.7Si for
the current year. would, according TO
estimate. be s3s2.497. .53G.
Included in the estimates for the
Department of the Interior an appro-
priation Of s39s.000. an increase OF
$4,000, is submitted for operation
and continuation of construction oi
the uncompahgre valley reclamation
project In Colorado.
Notwithstanding the $50 monthly
pension for 70-year-old widows of sol
diers OF the Civil and Mexican wars
and the War OF 1912, passed at the
hast session OF Congress. the esti
mates OF appropriations required for
the Pension Bureau at si55. $50. .00o
shows decrease of s2.505.oOo.
The state herald., 1916-12-08
VILLA FLEES CHIHUAHUA
cARRANZA FORCES AGAIN RE
TAKE CITY.
Generals oxuna and Muiguia Enter
While Bandit Chief and Men
Run for Mountains.

Western Newspaper Union News Service
Juares. Mexico. Dec. 5.-Carranza
forces were again In control Of Chi
huahua City Sunday and villa had
fled to the mountains to the west Of
the capital city. It was announced by
Gen. Francisco Gonzales. commander
Of brigade here.
Gen. Carlos Ozuna, the cavalry com.
mander who has been charging the
rebel lines at Nombre de Dios and In
the northern suburbs OF chihuahua
City. succeeded in entering the city
and has re-established telegraphic
communication with the border. The
railroad has been repaired and trains
are operating rs far south as Jiminez.
Gen. Francisco Morguia. the Carran-
IA commander. who has been moving
slowly northward from Torreon. also
was reported to have entered the city
after having defeated the villa col
umn thirty miles south Of chihuahua
City. This battle was believed TO have
completely routed the villa forces in
that district.
The state herald., 1916-12-08
JUST MATTER OF PERCENTAGE
Legislator Had Figured Out Method
by Which He Voted Right In
Majority Of Cases.

During the last session OF western
legislature one member. n tail angu.
lnr man with white mustache Of the
wnlrus pattern and the faculty Of be-
ing able to throw both his thumbs out
OF Joint Mt will, made himself conspic.
uous by voting "No" on every bill, res.
olution. or other form of business that
came up. However Innocent a meas.
urc might he, this man voted against II
stentoriously.
Finally n legislator weaken under
the strain and approached the gentle
man with the wairus whisker.
"Why Is III" asked the man. "that
you vote No on eycrythIng?"
''1'll tell you." said he of the walrus
mustnche with confidential mir. "sev.
enty-iive Of these bills and resolutions
ARE bad and ought never to passed.
And flgger that any man who votes
right n per cent Of the time IL pretty
burned good Legislator"
The state herald., 1916-12-08
LIBERTY YSTATUE BLAzES
MYRIAD OF LIGHTS AS WILSON
FLASHES CURRENT.
Friendship Of Two Republics Drawn
Closer as Event Of Thirty
Years Ago Is Recalled.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
New York-President Wilson gave
the wireless flash which bathed the
statue OF liberty in light.
Bsrtholdi's famous symbol Of Amer
lean freeaOm. which has been for thir-
ty years 4 token of welcome TO the
United States TO millions OF immi-
grants from every land. will be illu-
minated every night hereafter from
top to bottom. Funds to install the
permanent lighting system for the
statue. the gift TO the United States
OF 100000 citizens OF France. were pro-
vided by public subscription.
Grouped around the President on
the deck of the yacht Mayflower. an
chored off Bedloe's Island. as he
flashed the signal which turned on the
lights, were Mrs. Wilson, Jules J. Jus.
serand, ambassador from France:
Madam Jusserand. high officials OF the
army and navy and representatives Of
several nations.
Il light this statue" said the Presi.
dent. with the thought that II may
always stand as sympol OF our pur.
pose to throw upon liberty. out OF our
own life as nation, light which
shall reveal its dignity. Its serene pow.
er. its benignant hope and the spirit
OF guidance
There was n flash OF flame high
above the statue and Ruth Law. In her
aeroplane. added a spectacular touch
TO the ceremonies OF illumination
Spouting sparks and fire from the tai
OF her machine. she clrclcd the lower
end OF Manhattan island. A roar ol
cheers from the thousands gathered
In Battery park greeted her as the let
tiers LIBERTY outlined In cicctri,
lights were revealed on the bottom o.
the airplane.
The illumination Of the statue is re
garded by electrical experts M IN,
climax OF development In the art o
flood,iighting.
President Wilson. speaking ut IN,
banquet which was the elimination o
the celebration. declared that he ha'
thought for the last two years tha
peace Is going TO come to the worl,
only with liberty"
The peace OF the world" Mr.. WI
son said. is not going to be secure,
BY the compacts Of nations, bu, by tn
sympathies Of men"
The state herald., 1916-12-08
INDIAN NAMES FOR WARsHIPs
Suggestion Made That Vessels Of the
United States Navy Be Called
After Famous Red Men.

A correspondent Of the New York
Times advocates Indian names for
United States warships. "How to
name the ships Of our vastly extended
navy is an Interesting question. A
glance down the list Of the names Of
our naval ships does undoubtedly give
the impression that they had been &C.
cepted BY weary man a. a choice Of
evils
ut seems to me that from the men
Of the race longest identified with our
history-the noble red men-aAd from
their tribes, most befitting titles could
be found for applying to our warships.
From early childhood the lives Of the
foremost Indian chieftains have In.
spired intense admiration In Ameri.
cans. They are the ideal embodiment
of the greatest naval battle prowess
Of their time.
"what names could imply the idea
of indOmitable fighting force in the
American mind equally with Powha.
tan, the powerful sachem Of Virginia:
or Pontiac, "the Red Napoleon" chief
Of the Ottawas; or Tecumseh. chief
Of the Shawnees. or (Shawanoes) and
celebrated fighter. diplomat. and ora
tor; or Black Hawk. noted warrior
chieftain Of the Sncs and Foxes?'
The state herald., 1916-12-08
WILSON, BAKER,
LANSING CONFER
MEXICAN SITUATION ASSUMES
NEW ASPECT BY BANDIT
VICTORY.
IN DANGER?
PROTOCOL FOR CAR RAMA
AGREEMENT ALSO GIVEN
CONSIDERATIONS.

Washington.-When the details Of
Villas victory over the Carranza
forces at chihuahua reached here Mr..
Wilson, who has cancelled the regular
cabinet meeting, hurriedly sent for
Secretary OF State Lansing. The de-
velopments in the Mexican situation,
particularly with reference to tie
pending protocol for an agreement
with Carranza were the subject OF dis
cussion
Mr.. Wilson and Mr.. Lansing found
themselves sorely troubled by the con-
tinued successes Of Villa because the
whole theory of their submissions to
Carrahxa and settlements with Car
rama IL that by patient dealing Car
rama, whom they have recognized as
head Of the de facto government, will
be enabled eventually to restore or
der. Now 1t begins to look as II the
Carranza protocol is not going to be
worth the paper 1t is written on and
that villa, on whose head Mr.. Wilson
set price, soon will have a claim to
recognition as de facto ruler of north
ern Mexico.
Then the President had q lengthy
conference with Secretary OF War
Baker. who took to the White House
the map stuck with little colored pins
showing where Pershing is and where
villa may be and where Carranza
probably is not.
The President wanted to know how
much OF an army Villa has and a lot
Of other things and told Baker to do
everything necessary to protect Per-
shing from attack. Mr.. Baker denied
that the President had given the Or
der for Pershing to fall back.
Mr.. Baker was unable to tell the
President much about the villa forces
altho he thought 1t unlikely that the
bandit army is numerically equal to
Pershing's. The President thought
this a reassuring element in the situ-
alton.
Eliseo Arredondo. Carranzas am
bassador designate. appeared at the
State Department. complaining bitter
ly OF villas victory. which he sttrib-
uted directly to Carranza's shortage
OF ammunition, and for that shortage
he held the American embargo on
arms to blame.
Officially there is no embargo on
the shipment Of arms TO Carranxa. but
the State Department has kept down
the expectations by investigating the
real destination Of each consignment
The department found that Carran-
"a generals obtained arms from the
United States and Immediately sold
them to Villa.
The state herald., 1916-12-08
Further Peace Rumors.

Cambridge, Mass.-within a week
or ten days President Wilson is TO
give to the press a copy OF remark.
able letter addressed 10 him by man
high in the esteem OF the British pub.
lie. which advises the chief executive
that England would be willing to con.
slider advances with reference TO
pence II they are presented by the
United States. This information was
made known today on unimpcachabic
authority. The letter was smuggicd
past the British censors In the
bearers coat.
The state herald., 1916-12-08
Noted ArI.ona JurIs, Dad.

Tucson. Arlx.-judse william r.
Cooper OF the Pima County Superior
Court, died here following n long pc
Rod Of III health. Coming TO Arizona
twenty years ago. he was successfully
minor. printer. cowboy. newspaper
editor and publisher, lawyer and ju
rist A. = matter Of sentiment he 70
tsinsd his mombership In the local
typographical union until tho tims oi
his death. He wns related by coliat
crai dssosnt 10 Jnmes renimors
Cooper, the American author.
The state herald., 1916-12-08
Loot BY Trainloads.

Juarez. Mexico.-Villa bandits were
reported to be loading two trains with
loot from the stores and private resi-.
dences OF chihuahua City. and were
preparing to follow these trains west
on the Mexico Northwestern railroad.
according TO a message received ut
military headquarters here from Gen.
DUMAS scouts ut SauI. Gen. DUMAS
cavalry column was Mt Guilty. the
first station north Of the state capital.
the report said.
The state herald., 1916-12-08
military RuI. In s.nto Domingo

Washington. - Secretary OF the
Navy Daniels announced that at 4 p
m. Wednesday Capt. Harry +. Knapp
U. S. NJ. commander in Santo Do
mingo, proclaimed military govern
mcnt OF that country. This step was
made necessary because governmental
functions In Santo Domingo are now
at a standsiill and have been for some
time. Under the provisions of the .ex
isting treaty with Santo Domingo the
United States has a clear right ia
step in and enforce order when condi
tions demand IT,
The state herald., 1916-12-08
injected c.,tI. a. k.n,., CIV

Kansas City.-Six new cases Of In.
fected cattle were found In tho Kan.
sas City stockyards Tuesday. accord.
Ing to DR.. James Fleming. head Of the
local bureau Of the United States Blu
reau OF Animal Industry. While the
LESSONS are somewhat similar TO those
found In cases OF foot and mouth dis
case. DR.. Fleming said he would hest
tate to diagnose the disease ~ foo,
and mouth until further develop
ments.
The state herald., 1916-12-08
Parcel Post to Knock Out Aleh c....

Washington Officials Of tho Dc.
partmcnt Of Agriculture and the Post.
office Department have agreed to ask
Congress to provide for nm extensive
investigation OF the high cost Of liv.
ing. with view to using the parcel
post to bring tho consumer and the
producer closer together. No definite
plan OF action beyond requesting
funds for the inquiry have been form.
ulatcd.
The state herald., 1916-12-08
gleht.hour Suit psekstsd. i.

Washington. case Of tho Mis-
souri,. Oklahoma 4 Gulf railroad, 80
iectcd TO test the constitutionality OF
the Adamson law. was Tuesday placed
on the Supreme Court docket. tho las,
step In perfection BY the government
Of It's appeal from Federal Judge
Hooks decision holding the law un
constitutional. Tho Department oi
Justice advised the court clerks offics
that next Monday = motion would h
presented TO set . date for early u
sumcnt. Solicitor General DAvis
asked the clerk 10 have the recort
printsd at onoa
The state herald., 1916-12-08
NEARLY BILLION
FOR ARMY.NAvY
INCREASE OF $s4ooo,ooo SHOWN
IN ESTIMATES FOR COST OF
GOVERNMENT.
TOTAL s1,26s,715,8s4
ALL DEPARTMENTS ON THE IN.
cREAsE-HiGH COST OF Liv-
ING is A FACTOR.
western Newspaper Union News Service

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Washington.-Es of the ex-
pense of all branches of the govern
ment for the fiscal year 1918, for
which the session of Congress just as
sombled must appropriate funds, total
$l.2GS,715.S34.
This amount is exclusive of $685.
355.S2O to he appropriated for the pos
tai service. which is expected to be
returned to the treasury by postal
revenue and sinking fund appropria-
tion OF $6O.74S,OOO toward the public
debt.
The total appropriation for the fis-
cal year 1917, ending next June, ex-
elusive of these two items were ST.
18&,l57,517.
The increase of some $S4,OOO.0 900
represents the general trend of the
constantly increased cost Of govern
ment as well as the increased cost
of living. Increases in compensation
and in numbers of employees are TO
be found in the estimates of all
branches OF the government. and to
meet that tendency administration Of
ficisls have attempted policy of par
ing down all proposals for new Iroj
ects with the exception of national de-
fense expenditures to meet the growth
of the country and the many burdens
thrust upon the United States by the
var.
The estimates laid before Congress
BY the Treasury Department follow:
The state herald., 1916-12-08
Greeks Protest Allied o.m,nd,

washington.-A note Of emphatic
protest has Necn received at the State
Department from the Crock foreign
minister. NJ. Zolacastas. against the
seizure OF Greek artillery by tho en-.
tcnte powers.
The state herald., 1916-12-08
Review Foreign Trad. Conditions

WashinEton.-ln 4 comprehensive
review Of foreign trade conditions. the
Federal Trade Commission expressed
an opinion that the much. discussed
aftsr.the.war commercial competition
from Europe will not come for some
time after peace. High costs OF raw
materials. increased taxes. probably
higher wages. to say nothing Of the
lack Of capital and stocks OF material
necessary TO repair the wastasss Of
war. are expected to delay the full
power Of European competition until
II rcSains It's normal state.
The state herald., 1916-12-08
Girl Dies in an Auto Upset.

Boulder,-Gladys Giles. .. daughter
Of Warren Giles. foreman of the Prim.
% mine near Nederland. was instantly
killed when the automobile OF o. !.
Cole. superintendent OF the psperty
skldded and turned over on the Crcs
sent road.
The state herald., 1916-12-08
Ger. rr.vino Hold. ch,hu.hu. City

chihuahua City. Dec. b.-All Of Gen
Murguias forces have entered the
city and Gen. Trcvino's forces arc
hack In the capital. making u total OF
approximately 1900 troops here now.
Gen. Murguin has sent his cavalry In
pursuit OF Villas forces 10 the west
The state herald., 1916-12-08
sIe judgment. As.In., Frisco Road

81. Paul.-Judgment for si.o7I 900
against the ~. Louis 4 San Francisco
railroad In favor OF holders Of Cape
oirardcau and Northern railway bonds
was rendered by United States Judge
W. p. Snnborn.
The state herald., 1916-12-08
au,h.. to as,.ln Old Firm Jan. I.

Lakewood. N. J.-Charles q. Hughes
announced that on Jan. I he will 70.
sumo the practice Of law ~ = member
Of the New York city firm Of Rounds.
schurman and Dwight, 90 Broadway.
His son. Charles Il. Hughes. Jr.. also
will enter tho firm.
The state herald., 1916-12-08
Turkey Grants sIs War Budget.

Amstcrdam.--A Constantinoplc dis.
patch says tho Turkish chamber OF
dsputies has accepted = proposal to
increase this years budget for the
war ministry By cSo.0o0.0oo.