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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-12-20
Question Already Dis
dssed by President
y and Statesmen.
10 DEFINITE POLICY
YET AGREED UPON
|angled Affairs in Troubled Coun-
kry to Be Among Early Subjects
tTaken Up at Preliminary Meeting
Which Will Come Before
Peace Conference.

w dSHlHSIou, DSS' Ao'
Bn problem already has been taken
by President Wilson with French
Eatesmen, it was learned here yester-
ay and the determination Of a defin-
|e policy on which all the allied
buntries and the United States may
eree will be one Of the first things
hdertaken at the preliminary meet
lbs which are to precede the peace
Inference.
RRussia's plight and the attitude to
J adopted by the victorious asso-
lated nations is recognized as one
! the most serious problems Of the
Inference. Every proposed solu-
bn so far is said to have been block
by the unanswered question OF
ho is qualified to speak for the Rus
IN people.
The government at Omsk, OF
Aich the United States and other
yernments have expected much, is
v in the hands of dictator and
1T into factions. The entente ma
ns have not given up hope that the
ask. authorities may yet evolve a
bile form of government for Rus
but this has not been accomplish
now and none of the allied gov
ments has recognized the Omsk
le officially. =.
fince Lyoff, who was premier IN
Kerensky, and Boris Bakhme-
Russian ambassador in Wash
ton, appointed by Kerensky, as
d as Prof. Paul Miliukoff, Kerens-
foreign minister, are on their
Ito Paris with other prominent
slams to do whatever they can to
the allies in the solution Of the
sian problem. But whether they
resent the people of Russia at
time is a question which it is
ately admitted can not be ans
ed here.
rince Lvoff has recently been in
bhington, where he discussed the
alton IN his country with Presi-
Wilson and Secretary Lansing.
ar from according any recogni-
to the soviet regime at Petro
the United States some time
called upon all civilized nations
ondemn the Bolshevik reign of
pr.
is stated that in considering
Eher joint expedition should be
to deal with and thereby inter-
with Russian internal affairs,
representatives of the United
es and the allies must decide
her the Bolshevik movement is
a serious menace to civilization
justify extraordinary steps to
nate it.
aid him in the conference with
Lllied leaders, President Wilson
aiken corps of Russian experts
him to Paris.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-12-20
RODNEY is HOME.

Rodney Stephens has been mus
tered out of the service and is in
Abbeville shining the light Of his
countenance on our people and re-
GREETING that he didn't get to 60
over. Rodney promised our Son
Bill a German helmet, so two brave
boys are disappointed over this
peace.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-12-20
HOME FOR A VACATION.

Miss Sarah White is at home for
the holidays. She has been most
pleasantly employed in some Of the
departments in Washington, and
while enjoying the big city, Is glad
to be home.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-12-20
A BAZAAR.

The Sixth Grade of the Abbeville
High School will hold a Bazaar Sat-
:urday, Dec. 21, in the old Cotton
Mill Office, next to the National
Bank. All kinds of pretty Christmas
gifts and good things to eat will be
sold. The proceeds will 60 to the
Red Cross.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-12-20
DINING FOR CHRISTMAS.

b Coma Phillips is expected in
lille to spend the holidays with
". A. Harris. Miss Coma is
Ir with the young folks Of the
School and they will give her
b welcome.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-12-20
MEX|CANS|TUAT|ON
BEING CONSIDERED
England May Insist ON
a Stable Government
Down There.
UP TO UNCLE SAM TO
MAKE THE CLEANUP
Mexico's Oil Fields Not Being Man
aged Properly-German Sympathy
is Strong-United States Keep
ing Close Tabs On the Stu
alton.

Washington, Dec. 18-The propos-
ed league of nations may call upon
the United States to settle unstable
conditions in Mexico.
This development was foreseen
here today by men in touch with
Mexican and American governmental
affairs. Great Britain may even ask
that stable government be estab-
lished in Mexico without waiting the
creation of league of nations, some
of these believe.
The recent Tampico clash, though
Of minor nature, the raid on the
Hibler Ranch, the outlawty that
makes travel in Mexico unsafe, and
above all the squalor, poverty and
lisease long rampant in that coun-
Try are assigned as reasons for q
clean up.
The United States is keeping close
tabs on the situation.
Military men believe that economic
assistance could not be granted un-
less there had been a military clean
up for they view Mexico as too shaky.
AS for the economic aid it is point
ed out that the United States con-
sub recently meeting at Mexico City
agreed upon Recommendation that
.5O,OO0,OO0 pounds of -four and 2O,-
100000 pounds of sugar be imported
from the United States into Mexico.
This would be. distributed by districts
and safeguards would be raised a.
gainst boarding.
The United States and Great Brit
in have overlooked Mexican condi-
tions a long time because the world
war occupied their attention. But
they have literally been paying tri-
butte to get out their oil from the
Tampico fields and now it is feared
that Carranza, with his "nationaliza-
tion" ideas as to Tampico, will try
to sell these properties to other in
terests.
She has long been under the hand
of the Germans. This attitude chang
ed somewhat with United States Al
lies victories but in many quarters
of the country, the ignorant ones
still sneer at the United States and,
inspired by the Germans, declare that
the United States army is no better
than the punitive expedition which
went In and out of Mexico not long
since.
Great Britain has looked askance
at Mexican matters for a long time.
But, because of her close alliance
with the United States in the war
d because of her pressing oil
needs she refrained from pressing
Cor a settlement of the situation
there. NMH
Now, it is said, she is preparing
to have Mexico brought to better
condition of affairs.
A strong American guard has been
kept along the border. Many organ
izations that left for foreign service
did months of border patrolling duty.
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The New War Organization.

Secretary Bakers order reorganizing
the general staff of the Army is calcu-
lated to yield smoother and more ex-
pe0itious operation of the War Depart
ment II gives actual power of action
to that body, divided into groups for
specific lines Of performance and super
vision. The result is to permit decision
and action by those subordinate to the
Secretary and to relieve him of the bur-
den of passing upon all matters. This
is a step ahead. It eliminates delays in
cident to references to the highest au-
thority, centers responsibility upon
those who after all are accountable for
the execution of details and makes for
co ordination through the frequent and
regular meetings of the general staff. 1t
would seem as though the new system
must work to advantage in the ehmina-
ton of red tape and the saving of time
and prevention of friction. The, war
administration cannot fail to be
strengthened by system which enables
officers who are closest to the actual Or
ganizaticn to act directly. so long as
they are guided by the established gen
eral policies.
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Great Anniversaries,

Virginia this year viii formally OBJ
serve the anniversary of the birth of
Abraham Lincoln. The legislature will
stand adjourned over tomorrow cut of
respect to his memory.
The Old Dominion mas not just awak-
ened to the glory of the man, or to the
value of his achievements. With the
other states included in the Southern
Copfederacy, she long since subscribed
to the appraisement Of him and his work
promptly made elsewhere
Mr.. Lincoln had the wonderful for
tune Of overcoming his opponents, both
jn war and in peace. His first triumph
came while he lived. The second came
efter his death. For in no long time
after death had taken him the large ma
/ 5ority Of those who had resisted his au-
fhority frankly confessed to his great
qualities of heart and mind, and real
SSed that a great figure had passed from.
the scene.
The reason for this was, Of course,
tRy plain. MIR. Lincoln had thought
1a$ionally, loved nationally, and acted
nstaonally. His aim had been tho good
- alli and sitter the terrible struggle
- eysrs all could see--sH with vision
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that his aim had been true, and bounti-

that his aim had been true, and bounti-
fully rewarded.
So it is that he has taken his place
with Washington. They are the great
est OF tho heroes of the western hemi-
sphere. and among the greatest Of tho
worlds heroes.
Both were born in February, which
gives the shortest month of the year the
highest distinction with us among the
months. In ten days the Washington
anniversary will be observed; and. com
ing thus close together, the two ami
versaries should. servo to remind all
Americans of what our institutions sig
Nifty, and inspire determination for
their preservation.
TIE farewell address and the Gettys.
burg oration are messages for this day,
as they were for the days when deliv-
cred They are imperishable papers,
wise admonitions of imperish-
able men, They are the delight of stu
dents OF government, and lamps to the
feet of the faithful. Americans read
them over and over. and with constant
" increasing admiration. The shorter
of the two papers is probably more ia
miTiar. WORD for word. to the average
citizen than any other document in our
annals. Hundreds of thousands know
it hy heart.
H. passing. it is to he mentioned with
regret that this year the sth of Janu-
notable anniversary in our
history-passed quite unobserved. And
yet Andrew Jackson was as sturdy
specimen of the real American as ever
lived.
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Feng's Confession.

the President of China has estab-
ished precedent for national execu-
tives which is not likely to be univer-
sally followed. He has proclaimed his
own shortcomings in mandate with
reference to the internal dissensions and
the failure Of the government at Peking
to suppress them. He says he has ex-
amined himself and finds that he has
many defects. He enumerates: He is
guilty of ignorance Of men, he is lack
ing in foresight, he cannot make others
believe in his sincerity, he is too weak
for the burden. Nevertheless the tenure
Of Office is ordered by virtue Of the
constitution and cannot "sasi1y be set
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aside" Moreover, hosti1ities have been
resumed in one Of the provinces, and it
behooves him to continue helping the
cause. But, says President Feng, "when
order is restored and the populace re-
Ieved, 1 shall retire, full Of gratitude,
into the country"
Would it not be interesting if cer-
tain Teutonic monarch were to follow
the example Of President Feng and
search himself frankly and honestly and
give forth to the world the result Of his
cogitatlons9
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Russia Leaves the Field.

Russia declares that no longer state
of war exists between that country and
Gcrmany -fhis announcement, coming
today from Amsterdam, indicates that
The negotiations at Brcst- -Litovsk have
at last resulted III an agreement, the
teras OF which are as yet undiselosed.
Simultaneously comes word of the con-
clusion of peace between the central
powers and the new republic of Ukraine,
the terms Of which are announced.
II these reports are correct Russia,
as far as that term signifies a political
entity. ceases to be a factor i'll the war.
Il does not mean that Germany is ma
terially advanced toward victory. For
the withdrawal OF Russia from the con-
tiiet has been discounted for months, and
there is no slackening OF purpose on the
part OF the entente, which the former
empire of the czar has abandoned,
through partial dissolution and subdi
vision and internal dissensions.
England, FrHnce. Itaiy and the United
States Wills continue to fight. will con
.inue to make greater sacrifices than
ever for the successful prosecution of
the war. The very spectacle of the Rus
sian debacle serves to stimulate them
to the utmost endeavor to prevent Ger
man victory. It is obviously Gernany's
policy to divide and conquer" after the
ancient formula. The process of disin-
tegration cannot proceed further.
There is no disposition here, at all
events, to regard the detection of Russia
as determining anything save tie mis-
cradle future of that country, for at
least a period That Germany will be
able TO concentrate her forces now on
the western front and Austria On the
southern front is accepted. That there
viii be desperate effort by Berlin and
Vienna to force blow that will evoke
peace sentiment in all four of the coun-
tries remaining in the active warfare
is understood But there is no sign that
success will follow There is no serious
as to the military outcome.
There is no reason to doubt the sta
bility of sentiment in any of the four
countries regarding the absolute neces-
sity OF continued fighting.
Germany's policy of concentration
against the weakest member of the al
lance has row brought her to face the
most formidable array of ALL Her su-
preme test is at hand. Can she succeed
in the face of four nations, three of
them fully arrayed and the fourth grow
ing stronger daily, when she failed in
1914 against two nations, taken unawares
and scarcely equipped with the elements
Of army making? She must, however,
drive on, or suffer reactions at home,
symptoms of which have already been
felt. She must accomplish something
on the field that IS recognized, with all
the success of intrigue and betrayal in
the east, as the final battle-ground of
this contest. If she fails now to break
the western lines she loses the war. And
Germany today knows that to be true.
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Germans who imagine the sinking of
the Tuscania viii cause a faintness of
heart in America betray ignorance of
the first principles of human nature.
Some intelligent German psychologist
might try to explain to the German
military establishment that men made
thoroughly angry cease to be capable of
fear.
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Waste of Time.

waste OF 1lmes
There amt no use Of arguin' with Uncle
Billy Brown.
He assumes lofty manner and he sim
ply won't come down.
He states his proposition as he thinks 1t
ought to be,
And 1t dislocates his temper if you
chance to disagree.
A bale Of facts won't bulge him when
old Billy makes stand.
He dismisses them from notice with
gesture Of the hand.
IF to further conversation you're per-
sistently disposed,
He simply throws you out an says, "The
incident is closed"
Better sing or better whistle, for You
possibly may find
A certain relaxation beneficial to the
mind.
Better swap your. yarns an riddles as
you loiter through the town
Than waste your time in arguia' with
Unele Billy Brown.
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Evening star., 1918-02-11

The mayors along the Rhine who
pleaded with Hindenburg to desist from
aerial warfare because of their suffer
ings through reprisals were rebuffed.
Safety first in Germany is reserved for
generals and princes.
Evening star., 1918-02-11

Won Hindenburg's announcement,
"Paris by April serves again to caH
attention to the failure of German gen.
eralship in the matter of personally con-
Quoted tours.
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Expert Endorsement of whale meat as
food will set new standards for the fish
crrlan who boasts about the size of his
catch.
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SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON,
Letters of Introduction

eDoes a letter of introduction mean
anything 10 you?" asked the caller.
"More than it used to-" replied Sena.
tor Sorghum. "Stationery and typists
have become so scarce that man is not
SO likely to waste time on letters of in
PRODUCTION il spirit Of mere idle com.
pliment."
Evening star., 1918-02-11

Gernany's peace suggestions recall
the operations of confidence man who
becomes so famous as to lose all chance
of further clientele.
Evening star., 1918-02-11

The phiiologists of the future will have
something interesting to say on how the
word "kultur" came to signify total de-
praviey.
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Hymu Of Hatelessness.

You must not hatc your fellow men.
But when you're called on to chastise
Be sure the job is thorough; then
It's time enough to sympathize.
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A hopeful attitude toward the eli
matte possibilities of March is war
ranted by the fact that this is not an in
auguration year.
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Old Dobbin Scores a Point.

~ understand" said Mrs. Corntossel,
"that they're going to put horse meat
on the market as substitute for beef"
"Nha'd I tell you7" rejoined her hus-
band. Didn't I always say boss was
more useful than a fivvers"
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When the kaiser states that for twen-
E-six years he has been working for
peace he makes rather pathetic reve-
1ation of wasted life.
Evening star., 1918-02-11

An will be forgiven if the fuel ad-
ministration can provide series of
guaranteed heatless days for July and
August.
Evening star., 1918-02-11

A railroad is not one of the commodi-
ties that can be left for months in cold
storage and come out as good as new.
Evening star., 1918-02-11

The rapid disappearance of the whisky
supply imposes on science the duty of
discovering new cure for snake bite.
Evening star., 1918-02-11

During his career Henry Ford has had
to investigate and dismiss large num-
Der of ideas. Pacifsm was one Of them.
Evening star., 1918-02-11

IF killing non-combatants could help
to win war, the Zeppelin might be
rather useful article.
Evening star., 1918-02-11

The "I told YOU so" talent is now joy
ously employed with the news Of Col.
Roosevelt's recovery.
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Bolo Pasha came rather near causing
a duplication of the whimsical Scotch
verdict, "Guilty. but not proven"
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Unshaken Admiration.

"Anyhow," said the patient woman,
"my husband is wonderful law-abiding"
I'm what particular wayf"
"Hc isn't satisfied with one workless
day a week. He wants five or six"
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"Foh de life O. me-" said Uncle Eben,
II can't see no hardship in food regula-
tions dat puts it up to folks to eat most
ly corn bread an chicken"
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It is relief not to find snow shoes
pictured among the spring styles.
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Flags to Order

Special designs in Service
Flags made to order: special
sizes and qualities of Flags of
any nation procured at short
notice. Our order department
guarantees to get what you
want If we do not have it in
stock. = Fourth aose.
Evening star., 1918-02-11
W ooowar0 6 Iotbro}
New Observation-Disclosures
ALL WINTER SUITS
Bear Greatly Reduced Prices

AN~~A~ASS>A
They offered prices that will great saw
ings for the who will them the greatly
reduced prices. Many of them of such advanced
style that they differ but little from the Spring
models, and they will give splendid service for early
Spring
There many styles offered in the lot, but
every size of every style; plain tailored
braid bound and of quite mannish others
belted Some have large collars, others have the small
notch collar
The colors mostly black, navy blue green and
few mixed brown tweeds and jersey cloths
For quick selling they have been grouped into three
At $lS75 there suits Of poplin gabardine serge;
sizes "a to AZ.
At $2375 there suits of wool jersey gabardne and
serge; sizes "a to 4o1s
At $3375 there suits of tweed wool jersey tricotne
serge and gabardine sizes "a to 49,
The unusual number Of large sizes splendid
savings for the Of full figure.
Model Suits Also Reduced.
Beautiful suits, whose styles and will be
good for many months
Taupe Velvet Suit with long coat that could
be for separate trimmed at collar cuffs and
bottom of with wolf size 58 Reduced from Slo500
to $115.00.
Peau de Cant Suit. navy blue with elaborate trim
ming of seal. Drecoll model; size 3S. Reduced from
$4,000 to $500. -e-
Plum Velour Suit with deep collar cuffs and trim
mind band of nutria, Bernard model size 49, Reduced
from $4,000 to $1,000 re.
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NEW LINGERIE WAISTS
OF EXQUISITE Spring-Like Freshness.

The sunshine of yesterday gentle reminder that
coatess days the way and that before they
there will be days when fresh waist is needed
possession The styles varied and the designs
pretty that selection should be difficult The
collars high low your fancy dictates They trim
med with hand embroidery and lace and have
tractivey trimmed cuffs that feature important the
style of waist
Tailored Waist Of sheer white vole has uhle edgng
the band drawnwo design extremely stylish high col
lar. S575
An embroidered voile has roll collar jabo
edged with h1et lace S555.
collar
jabots.
There many designs all sizes and the prices
range from $500 o
We particularly proud OF line OF Lingerie Waists sI
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LOVELY NEW STAMPED GOODS
Especially Suited to the Little House or
Bungalow.

Stari1ped Center and Scarf
to match, on white art
cloth in floral and cross
stitch designs, 33-inch cen
ter, Soc; scarf, 1ox54 inches,
Soc.
Tinted Stamped Center
and Scarf to match, on
cream colored crash, in
dainty floral designs, 36-inch
center, $l.25; Scarf, 18x54,
$l.00.
Luncheon Set, stamped
in conventional design OH
white art cloth; I center, 6
plate doilies, 6 tumbler dol
lies and E napkin rings, 75c
for the set.
Tea Set on white art clio
ter SO inches, 4 11-inch napl
set.
Luncheon Set on white a
4 tumbler doilies and I oval
Cream Crash Center. 40
75c; Pillow Cover, Soc. Sta,
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LILY OF FRANCE CORSETS
In the Pret6est New Models.

To begin with, the materials are very pretty
white and flesh colored Italian batiste with its
soft silky sheen, silk-fgured French batistes and
rich pure silk brocades and satins, with trim
mings of the daintiest laces and ribbons It is
certain that corsets have not been made so pref
tily heretofore.
Models for each individual fgure-grdle corsets cor
with slightly raised backs with medium low
busts and corsets with long skirts.
The Style of Lily of France Corsets is Superb and Their
Comfort Unsurpassed
Nev: Spring Models Priced From S.. 90 to $3.50.
door.F Fste