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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-03-07
Abbevie, S. c.. Friday, March z, 1919. Single Co
WAR CONGRESS ENDS
mid STORMY SCENES
President Formally Announces That
Despite Successful Efforts of OPP
position to Defeat Far Reaching
Legislation Extra Session
Not Called Now.

Not Called Now.
Washington, March "A bitter
controversy between President Will
son and the senate over the league
of nations and a filibuster by a few
Republican senators seeking to force
an immediate extra session marked
the passing at noon today of the
Sixty-ffth or great war congress.
Called in April, 1917, to throw
Americas weight into the conflict
overseas, the congress held three mo-
mentous and historic sessions. Par
tisanship lay dormant during the war
but it broke forth in the last session
to eliminate in final flibuster which
successfully blocked passage Of half
of the IA regular appropriation bills
including the ,S75O,000,000 railroad
administration revolving fund and
the huge army, navy and merchant
marine budgets.
Although unsuccessful in their ef-
forts to record the senate in favor
of amendment of the constitution of
the league of nations as now drawn,
the. Republican senators left in the
record resolution approved by 80
of them opposing acceptance of the
charter in it's present form. Repub-
lican Leader Lodge and other spokes-
men said this was notice to the presi-
dent and the peace conference that,
the necessary two-thirds majority in
the new senate for ratification Of
the present plan could not be obtain
ed. Democratic leaders privately
expressed belief that amendments
would be made soon after the presi-
dent reached Paris.
president at Capitol.
President Wilson spent an hour at
the capitol before adjournment. La
ter he formally announced despite
the death in the filibuster of the
railroad and other bills he would ad-
here to his refusal to call the new
congress before his return from
France and criticised "a group of
men" for their obstruction. AS a
result of the filibuster which held
the senate in continuous session for
26 hours, the president had little to
do at the capitol except sign the
$1,00O,OO0,0OO wheat guarantee bill
and exchange leave tal1ings with the
members and friends.
Because of the presidents decis- !,
ion on the extra session, members
who were crowding outgoing trains
tonight felt assured that congress
would not again assemble before
June l: Leaders predicted then it !
would remain in continuous session
until the 1920 political compaign. !
During the recess business will be
virtually suspended, except for re-
sumption tomorrow of the Overman
committees propaganda investiga-I
tion and the meeting at the same
time of the house Republican COM
mittee on committees.
With the ending of congress scores
o. statements on the results of legis-
!&tion and the league of nations were
;g9ued oy members, with Democrats
and Republicans disputing response
bility for failure of important meas
ures. Most Republican members urg-
ed the calling cf an early extra ses-
sion.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-03-07
LIEUT.. BONNER TO CHARLOTTE

Lieut.. James Neel Bonner, who re-
Gently returned from France, has
been offered a position in the Baird
School for Boys at Charlotte and it
is understood will accept.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-03-07
DOCTORING THE DOCTOR.

DR.. C. C. Gambrell went up to An
derson Wednesday to have his ear
treated, he having been an intense
sufferer from earache for the past
ten days.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-03-07
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COTTON MARKET.

Good cotton on the Able
vile market brought 27 cents
yesterday. March futures
closed in New York at 22.31.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-12
RUTH FARNUM, OF u. s. Ifs
OFFICER IN SERBIAN ARMY

Sergeant Ruth Farnam, the only
sion in the Serbian army, is en- route
ito serbia, where she will investigate
conditions among Serbian women for
the Young Women's Christian associa-
ton with a view OF bringing before
American women on the lecture plat
form during the summer the recon
struction needs of that country and
tho position of It's women.
Sergeant Farnum has Just complet-
ed a course OF lectures along the Eas-
tern coast ana is taking back with her
the sum of money which she thus
raised for the Serbian cause. Ex-
periences during the Balkan wars and
during the typhus epidemic which raw
aged Serbia while she so calamity
stood by the allies in the world war
has fitted Sergeant Farnam to he an
authority on that country, She was
twice decorated by the Serbian gov
eminent in recognition of her serv-
the First cavalry regiment OF the Royal
Serbian army.
She will go through England, France
and italy entering Serbia by way of
the latter country.
Sergeant Farnam isthe second worn-
an to wear the uniform OF tho Ameri-
can Y. w. c. A, into Serbia, The first
woman to enter that country as a Y.
w. c. A. secretary was Miss Marquee
rite White. who left this country early
in January with the Armenian and
Syrian Relief commission.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-12
AN INTIMATE VIEW
Of PHILADELPHIA

"As long as water flows and the
sun shines and grass grows, SO long
william PENIS treaty with the In
dams intended to endure, and it is
probably the only treaty in history
that has never been broken when on
portunity tempted. No wonder the
city earned the itle for itself of ''rhe
City of Broth&rly Love"
Mr.. Shackleton has spent much
time, it would seem, in gathering ia
formation of n historical and social
character to reveal 20 those unfurta
nate enough not to know Philadelphia.
that it lis a city to be deeply loved.
When one has already done De same
generous deed for two other cities.
1t would seem n difficult task to APP
preach a third with equal ardor and
sincerity. Mr.. Shackleton. however.
has gone about his task, which was
also. it is 10 be hoped and beloved.
his pleasure, with apparently unim-
paired enthusiasm for searching out
here little-known and interesting
bit OF history, and there a humorous
characteristic or foible of the place.
The book ,pursues its meandering and,
at times, not unplea sanity irrelevant
way, through chapter after chapter OF
rningled history. anecdote, and de
scription The obvious Philadelphia
OF history, the Philadelphia of Frank
lin, of Washington's administration,
of the QuaEers and stephen G!rard, Is
concisely sketched; churches, pu6lic
buildings, clubs. famous old resi-
dences. in the city and it's suburbs,
streets. and business are one and all
the recipients of a chapter. Space is
also devoted to persons high in the
literary or artistic world who have
either made Philadelphia renowned or
have been elevated to game by her
influence.
All these things arc more or loss
expected in a book of this kind, but
! Mr.. Shackleton. as has been hintec
has the knack OF introducing into Ills
paragraphs interesting little facts anc
amusing "reminiscences and stories
which keep up the readers interest
and his desire to turn just one more
page.
Solid history. apt characterization
telling bits of description, lively jest
all find their places in this book. and
combine TO make 1t entertaining, in
structive, and humorous
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-12
WHAT THE SALVATION
ARMY STANDS FOR

/
New York, April s-When the final
accounting shall have been made 1t
o. ao,h.e,, ).
40 - any p"sV Va val "e''in
pilshment VIII nave a brighter aspect
than that which will bear the record
NJ the Salvation Arr,v ~ co,r,,e.s
80.
Amer ioahs TINS organization winch
has done noble relief work among the
poor for nifty years. was practically
unknown until our doughboys began
fto sing its praises.
r. Founded by the late General Will
liam Booth in London in 1855, the
salvation Army was first known as
the Christian Mission, the present
name being adopted in 1870 The
army works for the salvation of man
hind iroft an forms or moral. spirl-
.r a.iu 'e,. ,t poiat 't'Ssfe lts sos
- IniiI'aly IN Io'in, ana III its
( eac1,ea - iiitant ana aggressive. IL IN
i.ilsious oouy, eAIs'ihs IN TWO phases
he @iiseiiS'ic anu SOCIAL reile''
The religious and charitable work
: OF the army is In many and varied
forms: its doors are open to every
human being that may need help: no
conditions-creedal. ethical. racial
are made Beyond feeding the hun
CRY, housing the homeless. clothing
! .tiS,t aSkSA, AsdllDg the slEkr ORGANISING
the unclean. finding work for the I'M
employed, comfort for the dreary and
hope for the hopeless, the Salvation
Army maintains Slum Settlements
from which radiate neighborhood re-
lief. the workers care for babies, wash.
scrub. teach advise and champion the
cause Of the weak in every way, Res
cue homes for fallen women--and IS
per cent of the women passing through
the homes are permanently restored.
! Maternity hospitals, Industrial homes,
providing temporary employment and
shelter, giving vocational education,
Workingmens hotels. Children's
Homes for Orphans and neglected chill
dren. Young Women's Boarding
houses, Fresh Air camps and the Miss
ing Friends bureau.
Other forms of activity include free
employment bureaus. work among
prisoners and the families az prisoners
the distribution NJ free ice. coal wood
clothing. medicines and cash The
war work done nv the army needs no
description here
The organization girdles the globe
from east to west and from north to
south. It's officers are men and women
possessed of a passion to help and
save others; their lives are dedicated
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-12

Fund and will be expended for work
within the United States. Com
mander Booth epitomized the after
war programs Of her forces when
she said:
eve are going to reach further
into the dark alleys. We are going
deeper into the slums. We are 60
ing to provide more fresh milk for
starving babies. We are going to
house more old people, comfort more
lonely people and cheer more men
out Of work. We are going to make
our employment bureau overflow
with new energy and efficiency. We
are going to expand our nurseries
and take more children out into the
fresh air this summer"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-12
strikes Responsive Chord.

Detroit. Mich. April News OF the
near mutiny Of American troops under
British command in Russia struck the
responsive heart chords of western
Michigan mothers here to-day. scores
of whom haven't heard from their sons,
fghting in that far-off land for many
months.
Although patriotic to the fullest ex-
tent. the parents of boys In the service
In Russia seemed to have expected
Just such an occurrence. One boy. In
writing home. told his mother that he
didn't know with whom or for what
he was fighting. but that he was MAX
ing forced marches through heavy
snow almost daily.
Most western Michigan parents OF
men in Russia today have made
strenuous efforts to secure the releases
OF their sons from the service owing
TO the conditions set forth by the men
In letters since their arrival there.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-12

Sir James NJ. Barrie does his best
work in his kitchen. What You
don't mean he writes those wonder
fully imaginative fancies of his in the
Kitchen? Yes. that's 1t.
j. III. Brewer has let the cat out
Of the bag Brewer is the actor who
plays the impish, Dickensish. Puckish
Lob in Dear Brutus." Barrie's comedy
now at the Empire theater, New York.
IN London every body knows Johnny"
& Brewer. He's a famous character
Meter This is his first visit to Amer
lea and he came over especially to
help put on Dear Brutus' at the re-
guest OF Barrie. whose friend he has
been for years.
y when | went TO say good-by to
Barrie Just before ! sailed for Amer
! ica,s' said Mr.. Brewer the other day,
The opened the door for me himself
and led me hack into the Kitchen
.sThe Kitchen" exclaimed the re-
porter.
.sW.hy, yes You know. that's
where Barrie works--in his kitchen.
when he was a boy back in Scotland
! ne used TO sit with his mother in her
!, Kitchen and he has this one of his
|Atted UP as much like hers as pos
sNtble. His mother has always been
1 Ms great inspiration and II Is in this
s4A
enre the most strongly. When he was
I nat hunting several years ago he came
Mpon his present home--a fiat in
sAdeiphia Terrace overlooking the
Tharpes--and as COON as he saw the
h kttchen he told the agent he'd take
IN and signed q long lease. He writes
there and he receives there the people
he knows and likes
I'VE sat in the kitchen and had
Esour little talk and then when 1t came
sxtne fer me 10 go he led me 10 the
window and We stood there looking
@6ut over the river for several minutes
The sun waa going down and tho
a my was turning bleak. 1t was a.
6Nene that might have inspired an
I nrtigt like Turner. We shook hands
and parted without saying a word. I
S4hink he wanted n7e 70 carry away
with me that picture, 80 typical Of
sIondon."
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-12

wounded soldiers she told Of some q
the messages that were sent back
home to console their mothers, SUCH
as, wounded yesterday in stomach.
feeling fine: WIN be all right tomor-
row. Some days." her diary read.
wounded, came In in streams all day;
many of them who had been without
food for several days. but there was
never a whimper."
Referring to these illustrations OK
heroism, and telling one himself OF a
boy who gave his last farthing for
the Red Cross to help his wounded
comrades. Mr.. Glass said he never be-
lieved America would approach the
these visions of the supreme sacrifce
before its eyes.
"Requite the ravages of this cour-
try by putting the loan on a CONNER
cial basis, he declared: 1t would be
an affront to the American people that
we can no longer place II on the high
place of patriotism.
Beyond stimulating the campaign
by their efforts and interest, we would
rather the banks shouldn't subscribe
to the loan on such large scale,
'said Mr.. Glass I'VE want on the other
hand a widespread distribution. sc
that the banks may keep their surplus
towards keeping in motion the wheels
of industry, and desire to cultivate
in the American people an interest in
the loan. which will stimulate their
patriotism and love of country
A feature of the mass meeting last
night was the singing of the John
Marshall High school chorus, under the
direction Of Professor Walter c. Mer-
Ger, a huge w., the emblem of the
victory loan. was formed by the school
girls seated at the rear of the stage.
with the allied colors for a back
ground.
Mr.. Glass was greeted with three
lusty cheers by the boys of the cadet
battalion. who were present en- masse.
at the conclusion of his speech. with
victory loan on the cpd for a tiger.
On the platform with the speaker
were Governor Westmorcland Davis
and other notables Of the city and
state.
Mr. Glass made a brief address at
the conference of the state loan work
ers at the Jefferson auditorium just
after his arrival in the city at o'clock
in the evening. He expressed him
self as greatly pleased with the re-
ception accorded him at both meet.
ings. and will leave for Washin gt ota
this morning with doubt Of the
success of the loan in Virginia.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-12
Down HOME D0UGHD0YS
ARR: BACK HOME AGAIN

Charleston. S. c.. April 1.-THE boys
who frst battered a hole in the Hin
dcnburg line returned to their native
land today, when from down the
eangplank of the transport Pow hatan.
which locked with 2,420 men of units
Of the famous Thirtieth division, the
boys OF the 120th regiment. composed
of North Caroinians. marched onto
waiting trains and went to Camp
jackson to be demobilized.
Colonel Don f.. Scott, Of Graham, N.
c., VINO was in command OF the troops
aboard the ship, paid u great compli-
ment to the vnlor Of the boys of his
regiment. the i2oth. The casualties were
over 1900. of this number. 400 made
the supreme sacrifice.
Colonel S. w. Minor, of Durham. N.
c., was also aboard the transport with
his company, among whom were a
number of men with decorations. Henri
Simon. a fifteen year-old French lad,
n stowawa y. was landed from the ship
and is being cared for by the Red
Cross
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-12

Womea's delegation. represent
1Ao international council OF
A E1ffraxists of the allied nations
NJ 10Axed by the Marchsoness OF
t4een. also took up much time
1tng the right OF complete repre-
Afipn In the league and the woman
kaGe question generally.
~ tor the proceedings IN the ccun-
AUf Four. optimism has beeA fuiiy
<1ved by the developments OF the
k two days Unauestionably the
miaent's action in summoning the
axner George W. sisngton has had
A4ncficial affect on the whole situa-
Nm, stirring his associates to re-
Aouhled speed and markedly increas-
n Hptrit of cooperation.
Many peace officials now feel con-
I1ent that the actual drafting or the
treaty can be turned over TO the ex-
1Qrts not later than tomorrow, ana
Hat mn Invitation TO the German dele 10
rates will be issued shortly.
The Germans. it is now understood
are to be permitted to discuss the
HAaty In camera before II is actually
made pubic. This decision. however
81 subject TO revision, though II IS be-
aered IL will be finally accepted,
Mr.. Wilson is nearly completely
Ecii again.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-12
|EMERGfNCY ACT NEEDED
ASSERTS BUCKEYE JUDGE.


The dry law enforcement bill passed
the lower house OF the Ohio iegisla-
ture by d vote OF 100 to Is. The emcr-
genecy clause intended to make the
law operative when the amendment
goes into effect May 81 was defeated.
This clause required SO yotes--two-
thirds OF the membership oLDne house.
The Official vote was 60 for and As
against The house on motion of Mr..
Crabbe reconsidered the vote on the
emergency clause and that section VIII
again be up for vote.
After several post ponements the
time set Is Tuesday, April l. The
drys are seeking TO enact an emer-
Cency clause TO prevent referendum
which would delay the operation OF
the measure until after the time when
the prohibition amendment becomes
effective. The defeat of the clause is
heralded by the vets as great VIC
tory, They claim 70 see in II de-
cided change of sentiment. This shows
an unusual amount of optimism on
their part In view of the fact that the
enforcement measure was passed by
a vote of 100 to ls
There seems to be difference OF
opinion as to the emergency clause.
A former attorney general of the state
insists that the prohibition amendment
will be enforced without any referen-
dunn code The drys do not believe
this and are inclined to look upon
the former attorney generals attitude
with suspicion. Judge Thomas NJ. Big
ger, for twenty two years on the
bench Of the common pleas in Frank
lin county, after a careful analysis
of the liquor laws declared that the
prohibition clause Is not self-executory
but needs additional laws from the
uya fn 10 r@oia 70
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-12
STRANGE WILL OFFERED BY
* WIDOW CUTTING OUT CHILD

4 Staunton, Va. April with one
will ALREADY on the records and an -
ether offered for probate by his widow,
the question Of which is genuine must
now he determined before 1t will be
known whether or not Mrs. j. w.
King, OF the Swoope community. is to
De cut out OF her share in the estate
left BY her father, John Thompson.
who died in October. 1892. The estate
Involves property worth pr0haA&y be-
tween and thirty and forty Thousand
dollars.
The second viii was offered for
recording Thursday by the widow,
Mrs. G., "A. Thompson 1t provides
that In the event the couples only
child, a girl, should marry In a man
ner distasteful to her m otA,ev. ten
years after the marriage tsfA second
VIII be substituted for ths first and be
seclared the genuine. Upon examina-
lion this second paper is what is
known as holograph viii. being en-
eircly in what is supposed TO be the
old mans handwriting and signed by
him, no witnesses being present It
Is dated the day before his death.
s. The handwriting is legible and
clear and examinations by several
local experts have caused them to
state that II could not be Mr.. Thomp-
sons writing. Additional weight is
given this idea by the statement made
nv Mrs. Kings attorney. Chas. Curry.
~ the effect that he has evidence TO
show that MT Thorn pson was quite
feeble for some time before he died
and could be no more than ecribble
during his last days
The first win. now on record. was
written by the late Hon. Jos. A. wad
dell and WAS signed in the presence of
two witnesses. 1t bears date Of May,
1892. at least Eve months before
Thompson's death.
Mr.. and Mrs. King h-ve engaged
Mr.. Curry to appeal 10 tho circuit
court to continue the first will in effect
and TO refuse probate for tho second
paper
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-12

IoLu 1dEG OHe.
banking and currency system OF the
country. and yet it was revised. 1t was
doubtful. he said, If the war could
have been won without this legislation
Insured Peace Of World.
Some of the same kind of people.
Mr.. Glass said, were of the opinion
that we couldn't raise an army. A
military machine was or
ganized, however, which insured the
peace of the world. He gave as ex-
amples of the spirit which carried it
to victory the famous deeds Of the
marines at Belleau Wood. and the
answer to the French order to re-
tire by a famous American General
who said, Hell. we have just gotten
here"
''As an answer to the croakers,"
the speaker said, the fathers and
mothers who gave their sons to die
will not haggle over a few dollars to
reach the final goal of world peace.
Mr.. Glass said he had been gravely
told that. as the war was over, pat
lriotism should not now be APP
pealed to, but he believed we would
mot so quickly forget our obligations
Of war.
What are the sacrifices this nation
has made in the war;" he said. '-Where
ARE the destroyed cathedrals. pillaged
homes, outraged women and wrecked
men? Where does hunger stalk
abroad. claiming victims by. day and
'night?"
Us it grave sacrifice for citizens
to lend money to win a war for the
sake of humanity"
IF We can only enforce the spirit
of thrift in the country. Americas