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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-06-21
BIG BUSINESS.

The City Council Of Abbeville is
about to make the city grow. It has
expended it's energies in passing dog
laws, parking (automobile) laws,
and speed laws.
The City Council should at once
order the erection of another band
stand. The old well is not now with
us and the stand cannot be erected
over it but it may be erected
over John D. Rockefeller's gasoline
fountain. - -
Seriously speaking; and not un-
derestimating the matters of detail
above referred to which deserve at
tention, I'VE suggest that the time Of
the City fathers could be spent pro-
ftably in looking for bigger things
for Abbeville.
Does the city fathers know that a
new electric line is, about to be built
connecting spartanburg, Laurens and
Clinton? Why not have it extend
ed to Abbeville, or at least make the
effort?
Do the city fathers know that the
Press and Banner says that Abbeville
county should have one hundred
miles of permanent roads over which
any kind of vehicle may be driven at
anytime Of the year, and over which
heavy trucks may. be run, so :, that
Abbeville may become the distribut-
ing point for the county? Have
they thought about the possibilities
of his great work? Will they at
least investigate the practicability Of
the scheme? =
Do the city fathers know that a
bottling plant is in operation in this
city, paying license to do. business,
paying a large amount Of the taxes
of the town, and that people from
other cities, who do not pay taxes
here, who have no interest in the
city, except to carry our money out
of our own town, come in here daily.
and seek to cripple, indirectly OF
course, our own industries? Do the
city fathers believe in keeping our
money at home? If they do they
should encourage the erection OF an
other bottling plant in Abbeville ra-
ther than discourage the one now
here. Abbeville should have a wall
around it SO far as concerns the
things made in Abbeville. q
We organized chamber Of COM
tfnerce here, which spent its force in
trying to organize baseball team.
Let us profit by the errors OF the
past and go out to get bigger things,
and not waste our energies about
non-essentials. 1I
An era of prosperity is spreading
over the country. We should get
our part of the emoIuments thereof,
but that part will not beforced upon
us. The members Of the City Coun-
ell may help some by advertising the
city in foreign Journals, snd by keep
ing their ears to the ground al the
while for the big things which are
being talked about. Let rs get
busy. .'.. ..
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-06-21
Wednesday, June 81, 1916
ROBERT A. COOPER THE MAN.

When Robert A. Cooper announced
in Columbia that he had been taught
all his life, from the time he knelt at
his mothers knee in humble home
until he grew to the estate Of splen'
did manhood, that any man might
aspire to be the Governor of great
State without thereby having his mo-
tives questioned, he let 60 torpedo
which struck the politicians and elec-
ton manipulators amid ships. ''
Yes, he has a right to run, who
says him nay? Why the Manning
politicians and office holders. 1t
is they who are questioning the right
Of a native born son of the state, q
man of his own making, the right to
offer his services to the people whom
he has already served and whom he
would serve again. Has he ambition?
To be sure he has, but he has that
ambition that will. sacrifice self for
the interests of the state when needs
be. We believe that we support,
and ask the readers of this paper to
support, real statesman and man
who is not afraid to do his duty.
Sprung from plain, but honest
people, reared surrounded by/al the
difficulties which beset the poor,
calmly but persistently working out
his own destiny, not noticing the
sneers of those who would not see
him succeed, he has risen to a posi-
tion of Importance and standing in
his native state, and he is the fit
candidate Of a democracy, which
boasts Of the fact that the humblest
citizen may seek the highest Office
in the commonwealth.
We present him to you today as
he is,-able, strong, free from alli-
ances, the candidate IF no clique of
politicians, man of the people,
sprung from the people, with a
knowledge of their trials and difficult
ties, and, therefore, with a knowl-
edge of their wants. We present to
you an honest and incorruptible pub
lie servant, who has performed his
duty well, who has sought to punish
mo enemies and reward no friends,
who has presented no man for envy,
hatred or revenge, and who has de-
sisted from prosecuting no man from
fear, favor, reward, or hope Of re-
ward. ... .
There he stands, every inch man.
He is worthy Of your support. y.
If you love the great common peo-
pie Of the state, and expect them to
feel that this government is theirs,
vote for Cooper. =
Cooper Is the man. He is the
Peoples Candidate. .-..
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-06-21

go to his political grave if necessary.
And he fell into the hands of the
politicians. And we call any thought
full man to answer if during the last
wear of his administration the COVER
nor has not worked politics over
time in an effort to save himself.
His appointments of men supposed to
have political influence, and his at
tempted appointment of others, his
great desire to placate the politicians
and the political workers has over
shadowed his desire to help the peo-
pie, and they have been forgotten in
the shuttle.
Manning has a great chance to
make q new day in South Carolina
politics if he had been leader and
not afraid of defeat. But his over
weening desire\ to be a successful
politician has swallowed up all the
other good desires and intentions OF
an otherwise good man. Such is
the conclusion that has been forced
upon US.
We oppose his reelection upon
other grounds, but this is sufficient
for the present. We hope, to live to
see the state delivered from the
hands of the politicians who have
ruled it for thirty years, or there
abouts, under one banner or another,
and they have not been particular
which, if only they could hold the
Offices. We are in favor of turning
them out, and, giving the people a
chance to run their own government.
Borrowing a thought from Woodrow
Wilson, the people should break into
their own political edifice and run
their own affairs. ,s...
When Governor Manning executed
the laws of the state in accordance
with just principles, we were with
him. When he sought to serve the
state at the expense of his own popu-
larity, we were with him. When he
exercised an Independent judgment
in the appointment of good men like
Sheriff Burts to office, we were with
him. But when he turned the. af-
fairs of state over to the politicians,
and commenced to seek his own pre-
ferment through political bosses, and
by political appointments, we were
no longer with him, because we be-
lieve in the rule of the people them
selves, and not in the rule Of the
politicians. ....
Nevertheless, we thank Governor
Manning for his recognition Of our
place among the important weekly
journals of the state. He never
seeks to bolster his broken fortunes,
politically, without quoting from us.
He evidently has a high regard for
this newspaper and appreciates the
influence of the editorial column
which we write, because we do our
own thinking and. our own writing,
and owe no man anything. But the
Governor must not seek to mislead
the people. When he quotes from US
approving certain actions Of his, if
he seeks to speak the whole truth,
he should state that we are not now
supporting him. Having failed to
do so in his PAID ADVERTISE-S
MENT, it becomes our duty to give
the information.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-06-21
MISS wITHERs CALLED HOME.

The many friends of Miss Lucille
Withers will be sorry to learn that
she was called to her home at Ches-
ter Friday night on account Of the
death of her mother. The news
came over long distance and was a
great shock to Miss Withers, as death
was caused from a sudden attack of
heart failure. The sympathy OF
many friends is extended to Miss
Withers and her family. E
The Detroit times., 1916-11-16
THIEVES SHOW
VERSATILITY
Live Stock, Automobile Access
sories and Winter Clothes
Among Loot

Sam Machameta, No 2237 Jos.
Campau-sye., left a black mare at
tached TO a wagon containing two
crates OF chickens at Riopelle and
Winder-sts.. Wednesday night. while
making a delivery When he return.
I'd TO the street, horse, wagon and
chickens were gone. rne horse and
wagon are valued at {l75 and the
chickens at SIS. The police are look
ing for the thief,
Sam Hardinac. No 27s Garfield
ave east, reported to the police that
some one entered his room Wednes-
DAY night and stole three oyercoats
valued at $40.
Some one stole two tires, two in
ner tubes. two rims, two covers and
lock and chain from an automobile
belonging 10 Oscar Rosenberger, No.
1874 Iathrop-ave while II was park
ed on Washing Wednesday
night
The Detroit times., 1916-11-16
Mrs. A. o. Dunk Sug-
gests the Household
Budget AS Remedy
COOPERATION IS
NEEDED IN HOME
Woman Expert Gives
Sample Menu For
50-Cent Dinner

Mrs. A. o Dunk, appointed by
Gov. Ferris as food Inspector in
Detroit, spoke before an interested
crowd of people in the new Gratiot
Central market No Al Gratiot-ave.
Wednesday evening on how to buy
food and obtain The greatest amount
of returns for your money
while wages have Increased rs
per cent says Mrs Dunk. the cost
Of living has increased about A. per
cent We 10 NOT seem able 20 do
anything 10 reduce the price OF food,
al present, and therefore We must
spend our mounv 20 the best advan
iagc
IL wish to congratulate the man
ayers OF this beautiful new market
end suggest that they make ~ n not
only a market. but social center
kept open in the even ngs With
IContinued on Pngr 1wOb
The Detroit times., 1916-11-16
Labor Plans Concerted
Action In All the
Trades
UNIONS AFRAID
OF LEGISLATION
Prefer to Work
BY Agreement With
Employers

BALTIMORE. Md, Nov. 10
Leaders of the four railway broth
erhoods will address the American
Federation OF Labor convention
here mex week on the eight.hour
principle, Their appearance is ex-
pected TO inaugurato concerted
fight for the recognition OF eight
hours as working day for all
classes OF employees
Al the same time the appearance
OF the brotherhood leaders-War.
rem S. Stone Of the engineers; A.
=. Garretson OF the conductors; w.
{. Lee OF the trainmen. and w &.
Carter OF the Gremen--is expected
to hastea the coalition OF the broth
erhoods with the federation.
Labor leaders hope 10 force an
eighthour day not thru legislation
but thru the power of organized
labor.
we are afraid OF legislation" a
high federation official. who re,
vealed the above plan. said What
Is done by legislation can be un-
done. We wan, to put thru an
Cighthou- day principle by direct
Continucd on PsEe Twob
The Detroit times., 1916-11-16
PAIR SHOT DEAD,
HUSBAND FLEES
Bride Of Year and Young Man
Riddled by Bullets In
Woman's Home

Mrs. Richard Caparotta. is years
old, and Petro Demore, % years old
No. 303 Clinton.st.. were found in
The bedroom OF the woman AT No
434 Monroe ave, early Wednesday
evening, their bodies riddled with
bullets. The crime is said 10 have
been committed by the woman s
husband, TO whom she was married
about a year ago, and who is said
TO have returned home from work
and found mis- wife with Damore.
When found. the body OF the wo-
man was lying under the bed and
that OF the man on the bed The
walls and the bed were spattered
with blood and the pictures and r
mirror in the room were broken. in
dicating struggle. Six bullets
were found In the woman's body
and seven In the mans when the
corpses we're examined in the coun-
~ morgue by Coroner Rothacher.
An automatic pistol was used
Caparotta disappeared after the
shooting. The police are hunting
him
The Detroit times., 1916-11-16
Plans to Erect Manu-
featuring Plants In
England
is PREPARING
FOR TRADE WAR
Motor King Testifies
His Salary Is Sl50,000
Per Year

Henry Ford. in his testimony
Wednesday, before Circuit Court
Commissioner May. made it clear
that he did not depend upon Amer.
lea alone to dispose of his contem-
plated output OF 10000 automo
biles year, but that he regarded
the whole world as his market
II was in the taking OF testimony
in the SUI OF Dodge brothers. hold
crs OF 10 per cent OF the Ford Mo.
! tor company stock. TO compel a
division OF the s50.0000Oo profits OF
the last fiscal year instead OF put
ting the profits back into the bust
ness 10 make extensions.
tsH-Mr. Ford declared that profiJs
! increased with the Increased bust
ness and the decrease in the price
of the ca. that the Ford plant could
now turn out 100000 cars a year,
and that he was ambitious to make
the output 100000. It was figured
that this would mean that he would
have 10 sell one car 10 every 20 OF
the adult male population OF the
United States. II then developed
that he aid not regard this country
alone as his market, but that he
hoped 10 sell Ford cars from the
Arctic circle TO tho Antarctic.
Large Sales Booked in Russia.
He declared that the manager OF
the New York branch OF the con.
Germ had been travelling for months
In Europe and had made plans ro'
large sales in Russia He also said
that extensive investigations had
been made IN South America. the
scandinavian countries. and else.
where in foreign countries
The company now has an assem-.
bling plant in Manchester. Eng.
and this. Mr.. Ford testified. is like
~ 10 be turned into a manufactur.
ing plan, TO supply the demand in
England. while he IS considering the
establishment of a manufacturing
plant at Southampton 10 supply the
demand FOR Ford cars in France
and other continental countries. He
plans 10 have the Canadian plant
supply the English colonies Mr..
Ford said ne thought that after the
war the various countries would re-.
fuse 10 permit the sale OF goods not
manufactured within their boun.
daries or possessions. He declared
that he hoped the extension plan
would make money for the Dodge
brothers os we'll as for himself ana
was quite confident that II would
Ford Leaves Stand.
AT the end ~ two days OF con.
slant AMI searching questioning Mr.
Ford was excused from the s,and.
Elliot G Stevenson. attorney FOR
the Dodge brothers. had submitted
the manufacturer TO severe or.
deal after which Alfred Lucking
Nr. Ford attorney. took him over
two-hour session OF rebuttal in
CContinued on Page TwoD
The Detroit times., 1916-11-16
MERCURY DIPS
To t6.DECREES

The weather bureau has changed
its mind about handing Detroit that
brilliant sunshine and has decided
that It will oe cold and dreary FOR
the present. Continued cold with
overcast skies and frequent snow
furries. Is the outlook for the i'm
mediate future.
At 3 O'Clock Thursday morning the
mercury dropped TO is degrees. two
degrees lower than on the preced.
ing day. and the low mark for the
fall season 10 date At : O'Clock
the temperature had moderated and
the government thermometer then
showed % degrees, with the prospect
uf IL going still higher. altho II
was not expected TO get above the
freezing point during the day.
The Detroit times., 1916-11-16
Allies Bazaar In Tab
ernacle Draws Thou
sands At Opening
BOOTHS REFLECT
NATIONAL IDEALS
But Statue of Liberty
Heralds America
AS First

A great weigh; OF sorrow would
have beel lifted in warswept Eu-
rope, co lid it's sufferers have pic
tured GIindley tabernacle In far
away Detroit, Wednesday night.
There the city's mighty effort 10
lessen the affiction OF Allied ma
tions was launched Ten thousand
were on hand 20 attest the sympa.
thy and generosity OF America S
fourth city. and in larger aspect
the modern cpirit OF universal
brotherhood.
The bazaar opened propitlously
for those who depend on II for 5000.
900 for war relief In entente coun.
tries. Buying at all, booths ap;
peared active and hawkers who
jcstled thru the crowded aisles bore
cheerful faces and met few re-
buffs.
\ trip thru the tabernacle showed
that the best OF patronage could be
no more than deserved by Allied
sympathisers who arranged the big
sale. A wide variety OF useful ar.
t!cles was offered-uot the usual
hodgepodge OF things that clutter
mp home. gather dust and serve
no bctte- end than 10 remind the
buyer@ OF his charity. Groceries.
furniture sewing machines and even
a Ford ccr are some OF the com.
modities that can be purchased in
the monster auditorium.
The Detroit times., 1916-11-16

LONDON. Nov, 16.-An unceasins
tacks swept a wave OF fire and steel
six miles Of the Franco British front
today. IL appeared the mightlest
thrust tho Germans have yet made
in counter attack was centering
upon that portion OF the line where
the British and French forces
~ NJ A.sbSn1nhse hse~~ssaerx xesswrwx~wxwx
Meanwhile. along the rest OF the
6C-mile front there WAS an almost
continuous grapple. To the north.
The British were still smashing for
ward, consolidating their gains and
improving their positions under des-
0erate onslaughts from the enemy.
Southwark the French lines were
forced slightly TO give way from
he tremendous concerted pressure
at the very base OF the angle which
recent British and French gains
have thrust into the German lines.
The German gains we're insignif-
cant compared 10 their prodisai
expenditure OF men and ammuni.
ton. Every instrument OF warfare
in the German Tepertory was called
into operation-big guns. small
guns, hand grenades. bombs dropped
from aeroplanes, machine guns. poi
son gas. tear" shells-and the bay
onet.
The Detroit times., 1916-11-16
Harry Paul and Morris
Harris Victims of
Gunmen
KILLED TO AVOID
DEBT, is BELIEF
Samuel Granada Owed
Slain Man Sum
of $4,000

Threats OF ly7chlnS were made In
wyandotte as the result ot the siay
Ing OF Harry Paul. IS. and Morris
Harris. % who were shot down by
an ASSASSIN white on their way to
their homes here "Wednesday eve
ming
\ mob gathered last night before
tho cts iail. where Sam Gianola
the suspected slayer, was confined
brt was quickly Dispersed by the
determined attitude OF the police
rose YES rushed there 10 guard the
prisoner
Sam Gianola. proprietor OF the
Wyandotts Fruit company, who was
arrested. r said 10 have owed Harry
Paul s5.0Do which the latter loaned
him TO use In the business. Recent
~ lt IS said tho Paul insisted upon
the payment and that Gianola was
unable 20 meet the debt
The police who accuse Giano'a
Of re saoorrg sry they have ,vi.
dcnce that be h.,rd gong Of gun
mon 20 assi.t lim This is 'ndt
Gated by tte-f-rt that Pa.l voe
riddlai by - bullets and Harris by
scvcu.
parl was sho. AZ last Saturday
and since ihat time he has not ven
turod ou the street unless accom-
panied o. Harris his brother in
law The police think that the gun.
men cr" ett.r Paul only. but that
thoy lad to shoot Harris also as hc
was en- "n'll with Paul
Ifrris and Paul both Jews. were
emp'o - by Giano'a. an italian.
Trsv 'tvcd at No. III Oak-st,
Wyanlottc
The shooting took place at Oak
~. and Ttf0l ave Wednesday eve
ming while The two men were on
the way - their homes
Mrs q T. Johnson. of No %
UCoatirued on Page Two)
The Detroit times., 1916-11-16
By CARL W. ACKERwAN.

Stdr Correspondent United PressD
BERLIN. Nov. 1s (via Sayville
Wireless) Gen. Won Hindenberg is
forcing the British TO pay toll OF
lives entirely disproportionate to
their gains in the fghting on the
Somme front. military authorities
declare. Today he had their line
under terrific fire with the prospect
that the enormous casualties which
they suffered IN making their ini-
CContInued on psGe Jwst
The Detroit times., 1916-11-16
THE WEATHER

Detroit and vicinity Thursday
night and Friday partly overcast
with probably snow durrlrsi not
quite so cold tonight. lowest ~ 20 -
degrees moderate westerly uinds.
Lower MichiKanf Partly overcast
Thursday niEht mud Friday, probably y
snow nurrtes nenr the iRkesi not
quite 80 cold Ia east and central por-
lions tonight.
Upper Lakesi Fresh md possibly
strong southwest shifting 10 west
wtndst partly overcast Thursday y
night md Friday with probably oc-
cnsionai snow nurrfes
Lower Lnkcsi Fresh and probn bI y
strong southwest winds and overcast
weather Thursday night md Friday
With probably occasional snow nur-
ries.
Highest temperature this date In
the past % years, %. In 1885, lowest.
IL. Tn ISS3-
One year ago todayi Highest tem-
p~rsture. ast lowest. .5t moan. S2i
cloudy weather with 00 i1eh nf snow
The sun sets M 500 . ~ Thursday
nnh rises M 1924 p. m. y @sy.
The MOON rises st 1900 y. m.
Thursdny.
The Detroit times., 1916-11-16
Nrw nIvnrce nIIIa

Bills for divorce we're hlcd Wed.
nesday in the county clerks office
by Louise VS.. Albert Stanable. Mar.
Gus VS.. Ecton Ready. Harry VS..
GLADYS lawson. John u. VS. Ida +.
Mcclure. Christ VS.. Augusta Coro-
poules.
The Detroit times., 1916-11-16

In an effort 10 enforce more
speed in the removal OF small ship
ments from its criminal, the M'cht
gan Central has placed on embargo
on smaller than carload shipments
according 10 The y troit Board OF
Commerce Wholesale merchants
and small manufacturers will b
seriously affected by the order. II
believed. Other roads it Is report
ed are contemplating similar &C.
tion.
The Detroit times., 1916-11-16
Guy smith. NJ. 1881 FIueeuth-st.,
va- nr~d $40 for speeding on


Fourteenth ave. In the vicinity of
Stanley ave. "Wednesday, after
tr Sci crs found out that hve
children had been killed by auto
mobiles during the summer in the
same neighhorhCod Others also
nned on the same charge were.
william T. williams. Henry Moose.
Cl'n Thomas. Louis Townsend,
Cllnord Woodry. Frank Odette aud
Nostor DelRndsheer who paid SO
each.
MAXWELL Roxan. q teacher OF Ian
EusGes who was recently arrn'sBed
in notice court charged with steal
ing a diamond ring belonging ~
Miss Scfhcita Paul Wednesday
sworc out warrant for the ar
rest Of Frank " petier No 81
Columbia-st. charg NJ him wi'h
e'nb"zzeiinC t75. Pclticr will be
given hearing Nov. 20 The cas-"
against RoEan was dropped when
hc married the compla lnant
William Mitchell declared he couldn't
set ON with his mother-in-iaw,
while his wife insisted on Wv y e
81 home. IN asking FOR divorce
Wedne sdRy. lie got decree
other dccrees were granted IN the
cases of Beatrice vs. Clarence J.
Knapp, Anna vs. william Kozlow-
ski. Chas. X. vs. Victoria barton.
Augusta W. We. Hiram Snyder.
The Detroit times., 1916-11-16
People Unite In Sun
port of Plan For Food
Dictator
PREPARED FOR
SACRIFICES
Public Sustained BY
Stories of Army
HerOism
By ED H. KEEN.

tStd6 Correspondent United Press
LONDON. Nov England is a
unit toda. in suppor; Of the govern
ment's food dictatorship plan. Not
newspIpec nor an individual, ap-
parently. IN the whole United King
dom voiced criticism OF the plans
announced in parliament yesterday
by Walter Runclman contemplating
conservation OF England's food sup
ply. The only criticisms heard we're
that the governmental control had
teen over Ion delayed and the pre-
limlnary plans. az announced were
insunicicntlv sweeping or drastic.
II is known. however. that Runci-
mans announcement was purely
preliminary and that he did not re
veal all the STEPS OF control which
the government has determined
upon The food dictatorship, Il
was said. may eventually outdo
even the thoroness OF the German
system
The British people are fully pre-.
pared for the sacrifices which II Is
realized will b. consequent upon
operation OF the new plan. The
public Is all the more willing TO
submit TO the hardships OF con
trolled food supply in view of the
thrilling stories OF British army
heroism now reaching here
LONDON. Nov &c For the first
time Stree he outbreak OF the
var, the menace OF food shortage.
hitherto cnly vaguely alluded to.
now presses grin'ly on The three
tContInued on Psse TwoD
The Detroit times., 1916-11-16
Each Side Claiming
Heavy Losses to
the Enemy
BATTLE SURGES
BACK AND FORTH
Every Modern Engine
of Warfare Figures
In Struggle

BERLIN (vla ssyviIle WIre-
iess), Nov. fisherman troops
have stormed and occupied the
eastern portion Of the village OF
ssIllisel from the French, ac-
eordlno 10 the war office state
ment today.
The Detroit times., 1916-11-16

THE KIND YOUR DAD WAS
RAISED On
Old fashioned sunday dinner, 1870
10 s.t0 D. m. Roast fowl and lots or
-eats." 1.25. Hotel oriswold.--Adv.
The Detroit times., 1916-11-16

Mount Clemens Mineral baths
Cure rheumatism and blood diseases.