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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-08-22
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DUE WEST.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Due West, Aug. 20.-On Monday
afternoc L at 5 o'clock at the resi-
dence Of DR.. Stevenson, Misses Mary
Stevenson and Louise Todd. gave an
announcement party in honor of Miss
Martha Moffatt. A delicious salad
course was served at the beginning
of which the wedding march was
played by Miss Barbara Grier. It
was a very enjoyable occasion.
Mr.. w. G. Robertson is to start q
garage. He has employed a man
from Abbeville to give it special at
tention. Mr.. Robertson is employing
three all the time in his wood shop,
blacksmith and garage shop.
The annual dinner to the Confed-
crate Veterans was given by the la
dies of the U. D. C. of Due West; on
the Erskine college campus, Aug. III,
1917. Twenty six old soldiers were
present. The following program wa
observed:
Making up and calling the roll.
Invocation, Rev. C.. s. Young.
Music, the Magill Orchestra.
Welcome Address, Mrs. j. s.. Moi
fatt. .
Song, "Tenting on the Old Camp
Ground" 4
Reading, CHATS Off," Ruth Pratt.
Address, Rev. R. L. Robinson, D. D
Music, The Magill Orchestra.
Song, "Just Before the Battle,
Mother" Quartette.
Music, Cali sing with the Orchess
tra.) '"rThe Star Spangled Banner
and Dixie
Announcement for, dinner.
Mr.. Duncan McTyre Baldwin Of
Due, West, has received the appoint
ment at Oglethorpe to be first lieu
tenant of infantry in officers reserve
corps. Congratulations to lieutenant
Baldwin.
Rev, j. R. Edwards preached for
the A. R. Prs on last Sabbath in the
absence of the pastor. After spend
ing a few days in Due West he ! e
turned to his home in Fayetteville,
Tenn.
The Young Peoples Junior Chris
tian Union gave an entertainment
last Tuesday night in the Memorial
Hall. This occasion was very much
enjoyed by a large crowd and 9 nice
sum was realized from the admission
of 10 and Is cents.
Capt. R. H. Armstrong returned q
few days ago from a visit to Belfast,
Tenn, his old home. Capt. Arm-
strong says that crops are very prom.
Using in that State,
Prof. L. C. Galloway is canvassing
this week at Mccormick, Green
wood, Laurens and Fountain Inn in
the interest of Erskihe.
DR.. and Mrs. P. A. Pressly and
children of Greenville, have been the
guests of DR.. and Mrs. F. Y. Pressly.
DR.. r. L. Robinson returned last
week from a trip West in the inter
est of the Woman's College
We are glad to say that Prof
Grier reached home some days ago
and is rapidly gaining his strength,
Mrs. J.. C: McDill, Miss Estelle Nc
Dill and Miss Lizzie Jordan are on
a trip to the mountains.
Miss Lipscomb is visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. DR.. Lowry Pressly.
The ~canvassing agents bring back
an encouraging report for u col
leges.
DR.. and Mrs. Mccain are on avisit
to their son, DR.. P. P. Mccain at
S%anitarium, N. C..
Miss Evelyn McAllistef of Able
/. vile, is visiting Miss Belle Edwards.
u TH-S Tls 49,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-08-22
A GIRLS COMPLETE EDUCATION

To be gentle.
To value time. i
To dress neatly.
To keep a secret.
To learn sewing.
To be charitable.
To be self-reliant. s!
To avoid idleness.
To study hygiene.
To darn stockings.
To respect old age.
To learn economy.
To know how to mend.
To know how to cook.
To make good bread.
To better the world.
To keep a house tidily. )
To be above gossiping. !
To control her temper.
To know how to buy.
To make a home happier.
To take care of the sick.
To dress economically.
To take care Of the baby.
To know how to study. /;
To sweep down cobwebs.
To make a home attractive.
To be interested in athletics.
To marry a man for his worth.
To know thevalue of fresh air..
To understand the rules of diet.
To read the very best of books.
To take plenty of active exercise.
To keep clear of trashy literature
To understand character building.
To take an interest in the schools
To understand emergency nursing
To be light hearted and fleet foo
ed. 49,.
To be womanly under all circun
stances.-N. C. R. News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-22
EVEN MIKE ASKING
BOUT WITH WILLARD

Des Moines, Ia. Dec. 2l.-Des
Moines may get to see Jess Willard
in his first Red Cross match. 1t was
learned yesterday that the champion
was considering bout with either
Wild Bill Brennan Of Chicago or Fred
Fulton, the Minnesota plasterer, who
yesterday claimed the world cham
pianship, in Des Moines. Gene Mel
ady. Omaha, wrestling promoter, said
yesterday that he had wired Willard
asking him TO come to Des Moines
for the match. With the cantonment
here It Is thought the match would
draw an immense gate.
Then there's Mike Gibbons, middle
weight champ and boxing instructor
at Camp Dodge, who is willing TO GO
on with Jess for the Red Cross fund.
Start something and Ill be in on
IT, said Mike yesterday I'll be glad
to get in and fight hard for the Red
Cross. II they don't match NE with
Willard bring on some one else and
we'll hand over our receipts to the
Red Cross
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-22
URGE DUELLING FOR ARMY.

Berlin.-Prohibition of duelling in
the German army and navy is urged
by the newspaper Germania in com
menting upon the order issued by EN-
peror Charles of Austria, forbidding
the practice in the Austro- Hungarian
army and navy
This inhibition" says Germania.
will awaken an echo of satisfaction
in the widest circles in Germany and
will give renewed expression to the
repeated command that competent Off
Gals put an end to this duelIing non
sense in Germany Nothing can be
achieved with half measures and moth
inf short Of an order prohibiting duel
ling without restrictions or reserva-
tons will prevent further sacrifices
through this Anticipated method of res
tituting honor"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-22
WOMEN ORGANIZE A
NATIONAL PIN BODY

St Louis, Dec. 22.-The organiza-
ton of the Womens National Bowl
ing association recently completed
with st. Louis women filing the I'M
portant executive positions, promises
to be q big step toward recognition Of
women on an equality with men in
sports.
The women now hold their annual
meet in the same city as the Ameri-
can Bowling congress-
According to Mrs. NJ. Kelly, Jr., sec
rotary, unusual interest is being taken
in tenpins by the women here and
throughout the middle west At pres
ent about one hundred women here
are members of the association, and
Chicago, Detroit, Des Moines, Toledo,
Cincinnati, indianapolis. Omaha and
Milwaukee are also interested.
Mrs. Henry c Meme. wife Of the
president of the Middle West associa-
ton, is president New officers will be
elected during the national tourna-
ment. The present vice presidents
are from Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-22
PAL MOORE TO HEAD
TULSA BOXING CARD

Tulsa, Okla, Dec 21,-Pal Moore of
Philadelphia and Earl Puryear OF Tul-
sa, bantamweights, have been matched
for a is rgound bout at the Crescent
Athletic club on New Years after
noon. An effort will be made TO
match the winner with Pete Herman
for a championship battle. The Tulsa
A. c., a recent organization. viii open
the season on Christmas ever with a
Is round battle between Gene Del
mont Of minneapolis and Lee Nor
rissey of Kingfsher, a native son OF
Oklahoma These boys are light
weights.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-22
WILLARD'S OFFER
CONSIDERED HUGE
JOKE BY FULTON

New Orleans. Dec. 22.-Fred Full
ton. Minnesota heavyweight. came Oh.
fat-footed here Yesterday and claimed
the worlds heavyweight Champion
ship. Fulton based his claim on the
fact that several months ago he post
ed $1,000 in Chicago as evidence Of
good faith for championship bout
with Willard. According to Fulton,
willard was to accept this challenge
bv Dec. 90 or forfeit the title Thurs
day was the date and Fulton yester-
day was posing as the heavyweight
champion OF the world.
The new champion" arrived here
from New York via steamer. He was
enroute to Camp Pike. Little Rock.
Ark, where on Christmas day he is 10
fight 10-round bout with William
Tate.
Personally, / don't believe Willard
ever will fight anyone, Fulton said.
But if Big Jess does decide TO come
out Of retirement and defend his claim
I'm ready to meet him any time and
anywhere.
/, jess said he would turn over his
end of the purse to the Red Cross
fund. I'm too short to do that It
would cost me $1,000 10 train for a
championship match. but if Willard
believes in himself we can tight on a
winner-take-al basis, with the agree
ment that one-half Of the winners
| share. which will be the entire purse
be turned over to the Red Cross.
| However. if Willard is only talk.
/ ing about a 10-round, no-lecision bout
| with the added provision that the title
will not be involved in case OF
/ knockout, the stuff is OFF.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-22
rs AFTER
PAIR JONES' STARS

St. Louis, Dec. %. Miller Higgins,
manager of the New York Americans,
was in conference here yesterday with
Business Manager Quinn Of the st.
Louis Americans over the purchase Of
Derrill Pratt. second baseman for the
st Louis team. Manager Quinn said
that Higgins had made a tentative
offer for Pratt. but that the player
whom Higgins offered was not the
man the ST. Louis club is after Quinn
said Pratt would be traded to New
York Z Higgins would give in ex-
change the man ST. Louis wants At
is thought that Fritz Maisel is the man
wanted.
New York, Dec 22.-Tbe Yankees
may have George Slsler, the young ST
Louis sensation. at first base next sea-
son after all. Colonel Jacob Rupert,
president of the club, returned yes
terday from French Lick and said that
Manager Miller Higgins was now In
St Louis negotiating with Phil Ball,
owner Of the Browns, and that he ex-
pected 10 hear from him some time to-
I day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-22
SPORT SUMMARY

Chicago. Dec. 22.--Kid Herman of
Pekin, ILL.,, won from Johnny Richie
OF Chicago in 10 rounds at Peoria.
Joe Lynch Of New York was given
the decision over Pal Moore Of Mem
phic in y rounds at Providence, r. l.
Harry Carlson defeated Johnny DON
ovan in u rounds at Boston.
WeIker Cochran won the point
1872 billiard match with Orc Morning
star, the final score being 1890 to
1,767 at Detroit
In the international wrestling tour
nament at New York Wladek Zbyszko
threw Fred PjlakofI; Harry Stevens
won from Joe Samson; Ivan Linow
defeated George Manich. Ed "Stran-
gler' Lewis heat Demetrius Tofalos
Joe Rogers threw Sula Heyonpaa and
DIT. b. j. Roller was given the deci-
sion over john Heracle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-22
win Prolong Interest.
JAWN WON'T ARGUE
HE NOW. ADMITS IT

John Joy" McGraw isn't making
any boasts since his Giants lost the
worlds series to the White Sox. but
he modestly admitted a short time
ago that he still has the greatest
pitching staff in the National league
and that he expects his club to
scamper home ahead Of the field in the
pennant race again next summer
"Jawn" took occasion also to pre-
dict that Benjamin Kauff will top all
hitters in the National league next
year
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-22
JAPANESE METHODIsTs PROTEST..

Tokio.--(Correspondence OF the As
sociated Press) .--Japanese Christians
OF the various Protestant bodies cele-
.brated the 400th anniversary Of the
day on which Martin Luther nafled
his theses 10 the church door in Wit
temburg by protesting against the
governments policy Of compelling par
ticipation in Shinto rites, The day
being also the emperor's official birth
day gave a natural opportunity 70 ex-
press first OF all the patriotic and
faithful devotion at the Christian body
10 the imperial house. A declaration
read by the Rev. Danii Ebana. who
represents the extreme radical wing
OF the Congregationalists, contained
one article reading
Freedom OF religious belief Is
guaranteed to us by the constitution
OF our empire, We should exert our
selves In order TO bring about n per-
feet realization OF our rights under
this provision. Consequently, the per-
formances and events connected re-
Gently with shrines, the relation be-
tween these shrines and the national
education, the many practices carried
on in towns and villages, all OF which
are more or less coercive IN nature,
must be viewed as infringements OF
the freedom of religious belief We
believe 1t 20 be the duty Of the publ
spirited men Of our empire to correct
these evils and TO seek to bring about
more perfect realization OF right
and justice"
This action on the part Of Protestant
Christians In Japan has been precipi-
tated by the transference OF the gov
ernment's department of religion from
the home department TO the depart
ment Of education, 1t has always been
matter of debate rs TO whether the
Shinto cnlt is religion or not; bu,
4 many OF its ceremonies have dis
slnctively religious character, and as
such the enforcement of them In
schools and at patriotic ceremonies 1:
felt by Christians to be an infringe
ment OF religious liberty
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-22
LEWIS AND HUSSANE
SURVIVE MAT BOUTS

New York, Dec. 22-There remained
yesterday only two undefeated con-
testants in the international wrest-
ling championship tournament here.
Stranger Lewis and Yousiff Hussane
are the men whose shoulders have
not vet been pinned to the mat.
Lewis dropped his famous deadlock
last night, but this in no way inter
fered with his defeating George Ma
nj rh
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-22
HTNKEL HAS LAUGH
AT JESS EXPENSE

Clveland, Dec. 22-Plainly dis
gusted at what he termed Jess VIII
lard's Joke" offer to fight a 10-round
no-decision bout for the Red Cross.
Matt Hinkel local promoter, who a
few days ago offered to stage finish
bout between Willard and anyone else
and raise a million dollars for the Red
Cross, yesterday said his hands are
Off altogether,
Wizards offer is a joke" he said
1T isn't even worth bothering with.
1t would do more to hurt the boxing
game than of anything I know" Hin
KEEL said he wouldn't consider anything
but a finish fight,
Hinkel announced he had matched
Kewpie Johnny Ertle Of st Paul 10"
q i0-round bout here Jan. Is with
Jack Wolfe Of Cleveland.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-22
CADDOCK A PRIVATE
IN NATIONAL ARMY

Camp Dodge, Ia, Dec. 22-Earl
Caddock Of Anita, Iowa, claimant to
the worlds wrestling championship.
Is now full-fedged private in the
national army. He was sworn in late
Thursday and donned the uniform Of
a private yesterday and was attached
to the divisional headquarters troop
Caddock was in the draft increment
expected here in January. hut decided
not to await the official call I'm
anxious to do my share" he said yes
terday, and am ready and eager to
go anywhere and do anything called
for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-22
SERIES MONEY TO
Be SPLIT IN 1918
Ban Johnson and Garry Hermann
Agree That This Plan VIII Have
to BE Followed.
TWO SCHEMES ARE PROPOSED
One IN to Divide the Melon Between
First Four Teams and Other to
Include Seven Clubs.

Chicago Dec. 22-There will be no
more $4,000 jackpots for the winners
of the worlds series pennant. In the
future each player who is lucky
enough to cut in on the big melon in
the fall will have to be satisfied with
a mere pittance Of $500 or so. The
losers will have to get along on an
allowance of something like $500 in
stead of 1000 or $1,000 more. 1t will
be tough shedding for the boys who
drew down between $4,000 and 10000,
per annum.
1t hasn't been all settled yet, but
the division Of the spoils is as good
as consummated, as Ban Johnson has
agreed with Garry Hermann that
a change should be made in the dis
tribution of the worlds series coin.
President Johnson admitted as much
yesterday. Ban has originally con-
tended that to the victors belong
the spoils. but he has been won over
by the arguments OF the chairman of
the national commission, so sad
news is likely to be spilled during
the holidays.
Johnson and Hermann were ap-
| pointed a committee at the joint
meeting of the National and Ameri-
| can leagues here to draw up a new
code for the pust-season games res
( ceipts. The two have absolute au-
| thority to go as far as they like, and
| yesterday Mr.. Johnson announced
that he hoped to have some news to
| give out in a few days.
There are two plans up for consid-
/ Grafton. Both are fathered by Herr
mann. One is to divide the total re-
ceipts Of the worlds series among
| the first four teams in each league
/ The alternative is to spread the dough
among the first seven. At the pres
ent the four-team plan has the in
side track
The winner Of the series will get
the lions share OF the spoils. The
/ losers will be next in the profteering
! Then, in order, would come the teams
which finish in second place, then the
third and fourth and, if the program
should include three more the others
The place will decide the percentage
which dwindles as it approaches tn,
/ second division
The scheme as worked out b,
Johnson and Hermann takes in Thu
receipts of all post-season games
These will be pooled, and after tht
winners and losers in the big serie:
have been awarded their shares tn
, rest will be divided among the thre,
or si% teams on a sliding scale. On,
, plan provides for d distribution 0
approximately 800 for each player o
the last team TO share.
win Prolong Interest.
The argument in favor of the plal
is that every team will try its hard
r est to get up as far as possible in tn
: race in order TO get as large a per
centage Of the money as possible
= Should the four-team program b
adopted, every club would NATURAL
l try to keep cut of the second division
= Should the seven-club plan e
5 through, there would be scrambl
I to keep out of last place. This. how
D ever, would initiate against the man
ayers trying out new material in tn
i fall as has been the custom in tn
: past
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-22
SMITH scores KNOCKOUT.

Ardmore, Md. Dec. o. JEFF Smith.
Bayonne, N. j.. middleweight, knocked
out Kid Sheeler Of Frederick. Md, in
the first round of a scheduled Is
round bout here last night Sheeler.
clearly outclassed, lasted only one
minute and twenty-three seconds.
Smith is boxing instructor at Camp
Dix, Wrightstown, N. j.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-22
DIR. B. F, Roller.

DR.. Roller. veteran of the mat
game and sometimes known as "the
gentleman wrestler" made hit re-
Gently in New York's big wrestling
tourauemtn by addressing the spec
tators with q few words of warm
praise for young Earl Caddock after
his defeat at Caddock's hands. Rol-
Ter declared Caddock to be a great
adornment TO the pastime. Though
defeated the veteran made the
youngster extend himself to win.
Roller has also achieved some fame
as n boxer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-22

Sickly plants. like sickly people,
cannot stand extremes Sickly pot
plants may often be more quickly
brought back to health by watering
with very warm wafer only Low vi
taiity will not be raised through the
use OF chilly water or less than lie
degrees OF temperature
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-22
Milan Loses Game.

The Milan Athletic association bas-
ketban team dropped hard fought
game TO the Rock Island Socials last
night at Milan, the final score being
II to Is. Van Alstyne and Wilson
played stellar game for Milan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-22
DlCKERSON HERE
FOR SHORT VISIT
President Of Western League Stops
on In Rock Island Enroute
to Peoria.
SEEKS TO PLACE TWO CLUES
Oklahoma City and Tulsa Likely to
Get Hutchinson and Denver
Franchises In 1918.
BY CARL I'D.

z. W Dickerson, president Of the
Western league. dropped into Rock
Island Unexpectedly yesterday. lie
stopped OF here enroute from Okla
homa to Peoria.
While in Rock Island Dickerson
conferred with NJ. H. Sexton, presi-
dent OF the National Association Of
Minor leagues, relative 10 the Joint
meeting 10 be held in Chicago about
the middle OF January.
Mr.. Dickerson Is also lining up two
cities TO take the Denver and Hutch
inson franchises Peoria, Tulsa and
Oklahoma City are the leading candi-
dates at this time. Mr.. Dickerson
would be more than pleased TO place
one OF tho clubs at Peoria, providing
no could find some other good Hi
nois city 70 pair with Jack Ryan's
outfit.
Mr.. Dickerson learned while here.
that Rock Island Is absolutely a hope
less case. Bloomington IS little bet
ter, neither Of these two cities being
able to support even Three-Eye ball.
Rockford is not being considered be-
cause Of the long jump.
At this time fl looks as though the
Western circuit viii be extended soutt
in 1918. Oklahoma City and Tulsa
are clamoring for Glass A ball and
have plenty of funds TO back up their
demands. Both being In the oil belt
they are now experiencing great pros
perity These cities were members OF
the Western association, Class i
league, last season Having two
cities OF this calibre in the same sec
ton, they can be easily paired on the
schedule.
When questioned as to Davenport's
chances, Mr.. Dickerson stated that h
had not even considered the former
home OF the Blue Sox Il cannot un.
derstand where the Davenport spor
writer's got the idea that their cit!
was being considered as a possible
member In 1913. ! had not ever
thought Of IT," Mr. Dickerson eX
planned
The policy for the Western leagu
for the coming season has alread
been decided upon Outside Of short
enlng the schedule to l40 games II
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-22
CHS SELL CATCHER

The Cubs office last night announced
that Catcher Earl Hungiing, secured
from the Springfield, Mass, club in
the draft last fall, has been sold TO
Joe Tinker's Columbus team. Tinker
is also after Charley Pechous. but the
matter will rest until Manager Mitch
ell arrives.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-22

wodbeatng deadly back
Stuy MInn is the lone survivor The recent deal Connie
third the lineup that invineibe He
posed parted Eddie
Collins Jack Barry Frank Baker and Shawey The sale of strunk Bush
Schang with the old cham
pion aggregation with Athletics 1909,
no first company
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-22
0ueer, Isn't 1t?

II YOU 20 out on the street and whis-
tie for your dog, every man within
hearing will turn around.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-22

All the news all The time-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-22

Quite few the heavyweight been bowling at Jess VIII
rd Tor some while that Jess
me ring there may be little action scrap the one
FRANK Moran the only he has had knocked out Jack
johnson almost three Whether get into any
sort OF conclon today whether
present heavies is question that average fight fam