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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-01-17
100 Abbevile S. c. Friday, January II, 1919
MCCORMICK QUITS
IMPORTANT POST
Resigns as Chairman of Democratic
Committee-May Be Ambassador.
Understood to Be Under Consid-
Grafton for Appointment to
France.

Washington, Jan. 14.-Vance G..
Mccormick has resigned as chairman
of the Democratic national commit
tee and it is understood that he is
under consideration for appointment
as ambassador to France, succeeding
William G. Sharp.
Mr.. Sharp's resignation, it is said,
is now in the hands of the president
but no announcement of the fact
has been made.
The fact that Mr.. Mccormick had
resigned became known here tonight
although there had been no sugges-
tion of it when he sailed for France
two weeks ago to assist with work in
connection with the peace confer
ence. He went to Paris in the ca
pacity of chairman of the war trade
board, a position to which he was
appointed last year.
Officials at the White House de-
clined to discuss the report that Mr..
Sharp would return home to be sue
ceeded by Mr.. Mccormick, but it
seemed to have credence in other
official circles. Mr.. Sharp was un-
I derstood to have desired for some
time to return to this country for a
rest after his arduous duties as the
American representative at the
French capital during the long years
of war.
Mr.. Sharp, whose home is Elyria,
Ohio, was appointed ambassador to
France June ~, 1914, and resigned
from congress to accept the post.
Recently he was called home by the
illness of his brother and is now in
the United States, although it is un-
derstood that he expects to return
to France soon. ~
Mr.. Mccormick, who. is a newspa-
per publisher Of Harrisburg, Pa, was
Democrat candidate for governor
Il Ptes'1nsylvaAssiisss Asi iss N NJ fs1 and was se-
lecteu as chairman Of the Democra-
tic national committee in 1916, con-
Quoting President Wilson's campaign
n the fall of that year. Upon being
appointed chairman Of the war trade
board, after the United States enter
ed the war, he devoted all his time
to that work.
It was said here tonight that HON.
er S, Cummings, vice chairman of
the Democratic national committee,
very probably would succeed Mr..
Mccormick as the committee chair
man. He is an intimate friend of
President Wilson.
Before departing for France, Mr..
! Mccormick left his letter of resigna-
+ tion with the committee here but this
fact was not made public at the time
+ because Mr.. Mccormick desired to
personally inform the president of
his decision. He reached Paris last
Sunday.
On sailing Mr.. Mccormick expect
ed that his work in connection with
the peace conference would require
his presence in France for six months
His friends here said tonight that the
reason for his resignation was that
. did not care for the committee
Craftsmanship to be inactive. for that
length of time.
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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-01-17
Number of Friends
From Here Will
Attend.
SOUTH CTROLINA BODY
CONVENED ON TUESDAY
Among More Important Matters to
Be Taken Up by the Legislature
Will Be That of Constitutional
Convention and Highway In-
provement Bonds.

The inauguration OF Hon. Robert
A. Cooper, as governor Of South Car
olina is to take place next Tuesday
most probably in the hall of the
House of Representatives at noon.
A large number Of people of this
city have already signified desire to
Ibe present on that occasion and
probably large number will attend
TO witness the installation ceremon-
les. The legislature was due to con-
vene Tuesday at noon, the delegation
from this county leaving Monday to
be present. Gov. Elect Cooper has
been busy on his inaugural address
during the past few weeks, but No
advance information as to its con-
tents has been made known, though
It is generally believed to be largely
taken up with an educational pro-
grom for the state.
A survey Of the session, taken
from the daily papers Sunday, states
that the session is expected to run
the customary forty days. -,
Following the organization Of the
house and senate on the first day Of
the session, the annual message Of
Governor Richard I. Manning, whs
retires from Office on January 20, af-
ter having served four years az chief
magistrate, will be read before beth
sbodi4s IL - d '~''' s14 "'G-
In the senate, committee assign
ments are made in the caucus held
the night before the session opens the
following day; the personnel Of the
house committee is selected by. the
speaker. Senator Niles Christensen,
Of Beaufort, will hold over as chair-
man. of the finance committee Of tho
senate and it is understood that Rep
resentative W. R. Bradford of York,
will be appointed to the chairmanship
Of the ways and means committee Of
he house. Mr.. Bradford is a news
paper man IS is Sez.tor Christensen.
Among the more important mat
ters to be considered at the session
are the joint resolutions to be offer.
ed for a constitutional convention;
the issuance of permanent highway
building bonds, to be underwritten
by the State; increased appropria-
tions for the public schools; increas-
ID salaries for State officials, and the
application fo the Military College
Of South Carolina (the CitadeD for
a million dollar appropriation to in
crease the facilities of the Institution.
Thus far there has not been
great deal of agitation for the pro-
posed constitutional convention, but
those who are sponsors for the move
ment point to the patched up condi-
ton of the present constitution, due
to the many amendments which have
been made to it since it was adopted
in 1895, as sufficient reason, if no
,ther could be offered, for rewriting
he organic law of the State. Many
hold that the three mill school tax
provided for in the present constitu-
ton should be done away with as a
handicap to the development of the
public school system.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-01-17
LIEUT.. ALLEN KING.
Lieut.. Allen King has been

Lieut.. Allen King has been NUS
tered out Of the service and e back
in Abbe"i.;c among h:5 many
friends. Fe has served his country
well and our people are g.2d Of his
excellen record. ... -.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-01-17

Washington, Jan. 15.-Legislature
of 35 States-one less than the re-
auired three-fourths-have ratified
the prohibition constitutional amend
ment. Several State assemblies now
in session are expected to take &C
ton tomorrow with probable race
between Nebraska, Missouri and Min
nesota as to which will be the 36th
On the list. ..
Ratification was completed today
by the legislatures of five States
Iowa, Colorado, Oregon, New Hsmp-
shire and Utah-making total Of
IL in two days. Of the IS States
that have taken action, only IA have
certified their action to the federal
state department. They are Virginia,
Kentucky, North Dakota, South Caro-
lima, Maryland, South Dakota, Tex
as, Montana, Delaware, Massachu-
sets, Arizona, Georgia, Louisiana,
and Michigan.
The amendment under its provis-
lens becomes effective one year from
the date of the final ratification. Ad-
ditional legislation by congress is
necessary to make it operative and
ground work for this already has
been laid. This legislation will pre-
scribe penalties for violation Of the
amendment, determine how and by
what agencies the law shall be en-
forced.
May Be Dry After July.
If ratification is completed this
month, many officials here believe
the country will become permanent
ly "dry" next July 1, the date on
which the special war time prohibi-
tion recently enacted by congress
goes into effect. This law prevents
the manufacture and sale of intoxi-
"ents for beverage purposes and re-
mains in force until the demobiliza-
tion of the nations war armies is
completed.
Court action to prevent the amend
ment becoming operative already has
been started in California, where an
order temporarily restraining Gov
ernor Stephens from signing ratifi-
cation of the amendment has been
obtained. 1t has been intimated that
similar, action may be taken in other
States in which, it is said, State laws
require that federal constitutional
amendments must be submitted to
referendum.
The prohibition amendment reso-
luton passed by congress provides
that ratification shall be by 'the
legislatures of the several States as
provided by the constitution"
Troy has called on the State au-
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-01-17

Troy has called on the State au-
thorities for a nurse to help combat
the flu which is epidemic at that
place.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-01-17
A NEW ORGAHIIST.

Miss Victoria Howie has been9ell
'>oA organist at the Baptist church
II IS giving the congregation the
:,r>2c!. CT some excellent music.
Williams news., 1919-07-18
Too Much Sentiment

A wave of sentimental;ty has swept over America during the last decade, working good in cases but bringing many trag- edies in it's wake. We have had prison reform, honor sys- tenn and paroles. In some cases the reforms were needed and many of the reforms should be maintained. The honor system has done some good in cases to which it was fitted and even the parole may have some in- stances to it's credit, but at the same time, many crimes are the direct result of the working out of these reforms. Humanity has in too many cases degener- ated into, minimizing sentiment tality. Prison doors have been opened to criminals before their terms were up, not that they might live lives of useful ness, but that they might renew their. criminal lives.
 The people of Williams sadly reflect upon>the needless loss of a most valued citizen. Had Simplicio Torres not been, par oled-had he been required to serve out the remaining three years .and nine months of hi1 sentenee-but it is too painful to go on.
 The parole system is still in effect. Let the people of Ari- zona learn from the bitter les sons that have been given them They cannot restore the lives that have been sacrificed thru mistaken leniency to criminals, but they can save the lives of others who might fall a foe to this folly. Let the criminals pay the price in full. The safe ty of human society demands it. Legislation is needed that will check the folly of sentimental ity in working out of the pa role system.
Williams news., 1919-07-18
Sees Hope in New Case

The homliest man in town IS watching the New case with in- terest? He says that at first thought one would take this to be case of cold blooded mur- der and that the death penalty is the only sentence that could possibly be meted out; but on second thought this is not so certain. There are so many marderers walking around the country, who have been restor- ed to their liberty by the vote of a jury that there may be hope for New. And if New is cleared, this man sees hope ahead for him. He says that his face combined with a faint heart have heretofore kept him leading a single life, but if New is freed; he proposes to follow suite. He will load up his "gat" and start out. He will propose to the first one he meets and if she says may" he will send her to rest in eternity and go on try ing until he drives some fair maid to say 'yay." He figures that this method will have it over the ancient cave man.
Williams news., 1919-07-18
Will Investigate "soft Pork"

The problem of soft pork IS one of the most important now confronting the hog growers of the United States. That a more definite knowledge of this question might be available Congress has appropriated S20. 900 to be used by the United States Department of Agricul- ture for a study of this ques- tion. It, is the intention of the department to make a study re- garding the effect of feeding both peanuts and soy beans to hogs. Possibility of hardening hogs fed on these feeds will be looked into to determine the maximum amount that may be fed in conjunction with other feeds and still produce hard pork.
Williams news., 1919-07-18
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Victor H. Melick, deceased. Notice is hereby given by the undersigned Ad- ministratrix( of the estate of Victor H. Melick, deceased, to the creditors of and all persons having claims against the said deceased, to exhibit them, with the necessary vouchers, with in four months after the first publication of this notice to the said creditors at Mountain States Telephone Office, the same being the place for the transaction of the business of said estate, in said County of Coconino.
 Sophronia Belle Melick, Administrative of Victor H. Melick, deceased.
 Dated this 1st day, of July, A. D. 1919.
Williams news., 1919-07-18
Livestock and Ranges in Ari-
 .zona and Western N. Mex.

Moderate to unusually heavy showers have fallen over the district benefitting the range everywhere. Almost unprece- dented downpours have occurr- ed in places in the north-cen- tral counties and near the Mex ican border. Heavy showers have also occurred in the west ern part of the grazing section. have fallen on the upper tribu- taries of the s. River. Particular ly excellent conditions both as torange and stock are reported in the vicinity of Fort Apache and Pinto where both grass and water are plentiful. Consider able improvement in the range Is reported along the berder
Williams news., 1919-07-18
RESOLUTION

The Daughters of the Rebe- kah passed the following reso- -lution, at their regular meeting, held last Friday evening: Whereas,
 Our Heavenly Father in His infinite wisdom has called up higher our beloved sister Bessie Gilson, therefore A~ Be it resolved by the VII Hams Rebekah Lodge No. 10, that we deeply deplore the loss of so efficient and faithful a member of our body, and that we grieve for the young and promising life so suddenly gone Be it resolved, that we ex- tend to the bereaved relatives and friends our heartfelt sym pathy in their loss, assuring them that their sorrow is our sorrow, and their hope our hope.
 Be it further resolved that a copy of these resolutions be rendered to the family of the deceased, and that they be spread upon the record book as a part of the minutes of this meeting.
 (Signed)
 Mrs. M. c. Gilson
 Mrs. A. Sine
 Mrs. Easton
 Committee
Williams news., 1919-07-18

Miss Emily Johnson is recov- i, ering from her recent illness.
 MT. and Mrs. R. A. Kicker son left on no. 4, on Monday, for Saginaw, Mich.
 Dr. R. M. Scott and two daughters are visiting in Pres colt, where the Misses Scott will probably remain at school.
 Mrs. Alice Hansen left last week for San Bernardino, Cal. where she was married to Chas. Hill, of the Standard Oil Go.
 Miss Ann Drexel and Miss May Masters arrived from Los Angeles on Sunday. They were the guests, while here of Miss Drexels sister, Mrs. .Chas. Whitfield. On Thursday they continued their journey to their former homes in Kansas City and Chicago.
 The Ladies Aid of the Meth odist Church will hold a.Thim- ble Bee at the residence of Mrs. Peter Burns on Wednesday af- ternoon, July B. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.
 Mrs. Betty Murphy and her son Lawrence are at Flagstaff, where Lawrence is an impor- tant witness in the Torres mur- der trial, now being held be- fore the Sperior Court. Sim plicio Torres is being tried for the shooting of Go. Consta- ble, Victor Melick, few weeks ago. Much interest is being taken in the case, which will probably consume the balance of the week.
 A captain, a lieutenant, and several nurses, of an overseas Red Cross medical corps, made up a party who were in Will Hams on Wednesday. They had visited the Grand Canyon, and while waiting to continue their journey westward, called at the canteen. The officer in charge wore many decorations' on her uniform.
 The Williams Farmers As sociation held their regular meeting. at the City Hall, on Saturday. A large number of the members, and their families were present. The picnic l lunch, which was to have been enjoyed upon the hillside, among the big pine trees, was served in the City Hall, on ac- count of the indictment wealth CT.
Williams news., 1919-07-18

FOR SALE-LATE MODEL Ford Roadster with detachable extra truck bed. Car in good condition. K. Williams News Office.
Williams news., 1919-07-18

Forty-nine Senators are said to oppose the League of Ma tions- and no two have the same reason for their opposi- ton.
Williams news., 1919-07-18

and in the Valley section of Graham County. The cores pondent> at Seligman reports the range fine and stock good.
Williams news., 1919-07-18

Miss Emily Johnson is recov- ering from her recent illness.
 MT. and Mrs. R. A. Kicker son left on no. 4, on Monday, for Saginaw, Mich.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1919-05-30
LOCAL DRUGGISTS
AWARDED AGENCY
Cooper Drug Company Secures Sales
Rights For Trutona In
Paris.

Trutona, the perfect tonic, that has
now become widely popular in Louis
vile and other cities, now is on sale
in the store of the Cooper Drug Com
pany.
The unprecedented success of Tru-
tona is due entirely to its efficiency.
Scores of people are daily testify
ing to the beneficial results they have
obtained from its use. What better
proof of a medicines merit could~be
desired?
Trutona is a tonic of >tfie highest
degree, exciting the appetite and in
MIGRATING the digestion. 1t is nigh
ly recommende1for the treatment of
dyspepsia, lstsmach trouble, liver and
kidney trodbles and catarrhal affec-
tions. It's action on the liver is al
most instantaneous, exciting that
most important organ when languid
and resolving it's torture and chronic
engagement.
Trutona acts directly on the mu-
cous membranes, producing sharp
ly stimulatve' effect and leaving a
pleasant tonic condition. 1t is very
valuable agency in all catarrhal affec-
tions, including those of the alimen-
tary tract, head and nose. Trutona
is a prompt, efficient and absolutely
safe laxative. 1t is a strength build
err unsurpassed by any preparation.
Its use is recommended by run down
and weakened men and women who
are recovering from the serious af-
ter effects of pneumonia, influenza
and deep colds.
Trutona is now being introduced
in Paris by Cooper Drug Company.
adv
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1919-05-30
ESSEX Wins own
WAY ON MERITS
Fisher Humphreys, Local Dealer, is
Expecting Another Immediate
Shipment Of Cars.

Stating that he was expecting an
other shipment of the new Essex au-
tomobiles any day now, Fisher Hum
phreys, the local distributor said to-
day;
Zone of the most notable things
about>the Essex is the way in which it
has sprung into popularity without a
word being said in its praise by the
makers.
"No extravagant claims of any kind
were made for the newcomer The
builders were so confident of it's
worth that they were entirely ready
to leave the final verdict to the pub
lie. In this connection, the following
article printed in Automobile Topics
is interesting:
The Essex is not only car but
type that will bear close study. It's
lines are graceful and attractive, it's
todywork we'll put up and comfort
able, while it is equipped in every de-
tail according to the purchasers re-
quirements.
" Mechanically it is built along lines
of safety In the sense that there is
nothing experimental about it. On
the other hand, its great winning
characteristic is performance. In
this it excels many cars of much high
err price and more pretentious as
pect. ,g
Hence, in its introduction, Es-
sex dealers were urged to return to
the old system of demonstration be-
fore purchase. There are cars that
demonstrations will not help sell. The
Essex is not one of these. Add to
this the fact that it's appearance is
enough to pull good share of at
tention on the prospective buyers
part, and enough has been said to in
dictate that for a newcomer its pros
poets are uncommonly bright.
In fact, having nothing in the
way of reputation to live down, but
much in its favor, it seems to be a
product that competitors will have to
reckon with seriously "
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1919-05-30

int, SIS.
Bette Hunt to G. A. Culpepper
int, $75.
j. F. Scott, to G. A. CuIpepper
int, SIS.
Jno. R. Rison, C. & M. to H. X
Doran, 100 acres, $500.
A. M. Douglass to G. A. Scott, Az
acres, $3.50.
D. j. Quinn to S. J. Holcomb, lots
$3.50.
Mrs. Hope Rison ct ais, to w. Fl
Clogs, lot, $4,000
w. r. and P. B. Cobb to D. F.
Paschall, so acres, $780,
H. C. Dortch and wife to Mrs. s.
E. Clymer, IL acres, $3.50.
Mrs. Nina Harris to G. H. Morris
lot, $4,000.
Camus Pebbles to- ST. J.Routon
lot, $57.
William Caldwell ct ais to R, D.
Caldwell and wife, int, SITS.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1919-05-30
GETTING OUT OF
WAR ACTIVITIES
Williams & Dumas Say Ford Factory
Rapidly Getting Back To A
Commercial Basis.

Although the local Ford agency is
still behind in filling orders outstand-
ing for cars, Messrs. Williams & Du-
mas say that the factory is rapidly
getting away from the war basis
and prospects are very bright for
early delivery now. Without going
into detail, these gentlemen, ex-
planning the Ford factory activities
during the war, necessitating leaving
aside considerable commercial pro-
duct, give the following items as to
the value of the Ford Company to
the government during the war, in
items manufactured for war purpos-
es.
More than 100000 steel he'll
NETS.
1900 12-cylinder Liberty motors
5000 Caissons, mainly for 155
nm. guns.
So Eagle" boats, 200 feet long,
Is feet beam.
More than 5000 trucks. More
than $4,000 regular Ford cars. More
than 5000 ambulances.
100000 cylinders for Liberty Mo-
tors. The Government placed the
order with the Ford Motor Company
to make all the cylinders for all the
Liberty Motors made in America.
100000 bearings for the Liberty
Motor.
100000 cylinder forgings for Lib
erty Motors.
A large volume of experimental
work was done in building three ton
military tanks and the government
had just placed orders for $4,000 of
the small, two man, military tanks
and 5000 of the sixton, military
tanks. Cancellation came before
more than dozen or so tanks had
been delivered. But the foundations
had been laid and the super-structure
almost completed for an enormous
building in which it was intended
to make tanks alone. OF course this
building comes in mighty useful in
the enlargement Of the business.
The Ford people did more than
81, 100000, of work in the production
of special devices for the naval de.
partment of the British government
Also furnished the government with
275 skilled mechanics for work in
France, and through the Chemical
Laboratory, cooperated with the
manufacturers of gas masks for the
United States army.
An average of $4,000 men and
women were employed by the main
factory at Highland Park; $500 men
at the Ship Building Plant on the
River Rogue; 1000 men employed at
the new Blast Furnace in course of
construction on the Rogue; ESQ men
employed at the carburetor plant, OF
an average of $4,000 employees, all
practically on 100 percent govern
ment work, under a standard eight.
hour day and a minimum wage of Sc
day.