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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-03-21
MUST CALL HALT
IN RAILWAY WORK
Temporary. Suspension Now Found
Necessary-Funds Not Available
Millions of Dollars of Improve
ment Plans Can Not Be
=. -
-. Carried Out.

Washington, March 19.-1nstruc-
tions issued today by the railroad ad-
ministration will result in the tenn
porary suspension Of postponement
of millions of dollars Of railroad i'm
proveinent work, because of the fin
anciaP5 5predicament caused by failure
of congress to pass appropriations OF
the administrations revolving fund,
The suspension of work applies to
many new stations, under erection OF
planned. spur tracks, roadbeds i'm
provement, elevated tracks, and con-
struction of bridges and buildings.
Railroad administration officials
said comparatively few men would
be thrown out of work as a result OF
the orders but admitted that the
railroad. improvement program, plan
ned for this year partly as means
Of employing large number of labor,
erse during the readjustment :. period,
(, probably would not be carried out.
The program called for the expendi-
ture gilmore than a half billion dol
lars-for additions and betterments
alone.s : 60 q. x
The orders, sent to regional direc-
tors to be forwarded by them to fed
eral managers specified: that if cor
porate officers of railroad companies
withdraw or withhold approval of any
Improvement project for financial
reasons or@stherwise the proposals
are to be sent to the railroad ad-
mipistration for further review. Rail
road offices here today said that ap-
proval had been or would be with
held for hundreds of improvement
projects because of the uncertainty
of the present financial situation. .
In cases where this approval is not
given procedure is to be, as follows
f"Work no* started shall not be
commenced without further approval
by the division of ca4ital expendi'
lures. AS to projects already start.
ed and actually under way, please
see that no further work is done ex.
cept when necessary to insure safety
where the project is SO far completed
that to stop work would be more ex'
pensive than to continue it; anG
where job is covered by bona fide
. contract and stopping the work would
: seriously demoralize conditions, es
pecially as to working forces"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-03-21
ABBEVILLE MEN OUT.
The Following Soldiers From this
County Were Discharged at Gimp
jackson on Wednesday and
Will Return Home at. Once. .:

William Agnew, Colonel Durham
James Wilson, Willis Mabry, Samue
Black, all of Abbeville; William :, H
Sharpe, Leon Gordon, Donalds; Will
liam Waters, Lowndesville; Arthu,
Coleman, Hiram Walls, Tandy seig;
er, John Baughman, Mccormick
Raymond Wellss Mt. Carmel, y. -. :
O. .'.. 'ls,, =
IS Jerome Young, John Chairman
Willie Johnson, Will Reddick,' Able
Vile; Clarence Jones, Due West
Walter jackson, :Donalds; Jimmie
Moragne, Wilmington, Esau. Fair, Alb:
beville. -. =. -. -. ..,.. -
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-03-21
POMERENE WOULD
GIVE ROADS BACK
Says Principles of Common Honesty
Demand This-Crisic:,es Admins
t-a:ion FOR Ignoring /. c. c. il
Matter Of aa:c-E.alins-Seaa-
tor Talks in Chicago.

Chicago, March Senator Pom
creme, of Ohio, a Democratic member
of the Senate interstate commerce
committee, speaking here tonight be-
fore the Americana Railway Engi-
neers'. Society, opposed extending the
period of government control over
the railroads beyond the twenty one
months provided by Congress. He as
serted that the proposed FIVE years
extension was urged only for. the
purpose of experimentation.
Senator Pomerene also urged early
restoration of the functions of the
Interstate Commerce Commission,
with increased powers, and the fixing
by Congress of a fair standard re
turn upon the capital invested for
the railroads. e..
Government CONTROL" he asserted,
"was intended for war purposes, and
it ought not to be continued for
peace purposes unless some assured,
not speculative or .eonjectural, ad-
vantage can be gained thereby.
a." Should Be Given Back. -,
submit the, principle Of common
honesty suggests this property, which
does. not belong to the government,
and which does not belong to Mr.:
Hines director general,) should be
given back to the owners within a
reasonable time, and then, if the peo-
pie of the country have sufficient con-
fidence in government;ownssship to
try it, let us pass the necessary leg
islation' confscatiHg this property
and pay for it.sas ali honest govern
ment ought to, bay for it.. But we
cahnot'a afford .fo take five years to
evolve plans, and, while we are
evolving the plans to keep in the
governments possession property
which was turned over to it as war
measure for the purpose Of expert
mentation.
Senator Pomerene criticised the
railroad administration for ignoring
the Interstate Commerce Commission
in rate-making and for what he call
ed "reprehensible" orders setting
aside laws.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-03-21
BLACKSTONE IN COURT.

Mrs. Mary Blackstone has com.
menced an action against the City OF
Abbeville, in which she claims fifteen
thousand dollars in damages on &C,
. count of injuries which she alleges
she received by reason of defect
in one Of the sidewalks of the city
]. Howard Moore is attorney for the
plaintiff, while D. H. Hill, the city at.
torney, represents the city.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-03-21
STILL BUYING HOMES.

Mr.. and Mrs. James S. Cochran
have purchased from Messrs. Neuffer
and McMurray the residence on
South Main Street occupied at pres
ent by the family of Mr.. J. R. Wood
hurst. They expect to move in short
ly.
Mr.. w. L. PEBBLES has purchased
from VIM. P. Greene a lot on Chest
nut Street adjoining the lot recently
sold to Mr.. Ben T.. Cochran. Both
expect to build homes during the
coming summer.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-03-21
DOTE IN DUE WEST.

Dote Smith, the newspaper CORES
pondent, was up town yesterday. He
said that he is not surprised that any
man raised in Due West is for pro-
hibition; his only surprise is that
man from that place drinks even wa
ter. He says that he went up "to
help move Tom Putnam, and it is the
dryest place I ever saw. never want
to go through there again unless 1T,
is in an airship and it a-raining."
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-03-21
NEW AUTOMOBILE AGENCY.

James A. Hill has taken the agency
for the Oakland and the Jordon cars,
and will in the near future open
sales and showroom where he will
show a line of these cars. The Oak
land is small six cylinder car,
while the Jordon is a larger car and
one of great beauty as we'll as wear
ing qualities.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-03-21
INCOME TAX BEruRNs.

Mr.. John C. .Weathers, from the
office of the Internal Revenue, Com
missioner, will be in .Abbeville on to-
day for the purpose Of taking income
tax returns. The time has been ex
tended for these returns through
this week, after which the penalty
will go on. If you have not already
made your return it will pay you tc
see Mr.. Weathers today. .-: :.- -
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-03-21
GARRISON RETIRE.

London, March 2o.-Virtually all
of the Ukraine is now in the hands
of the Bolsheviki, according to ad.
vices reaching Londay today, In hea-
Wy fighting at Nikolaiev, northeast of
Odessa, the Bolsheviki lost between
5000 and 5000 men, but forced the
French garrison, after fierce fighting,
to withdraw to Odecca..
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-03-21
LOWELL
ON WORLD LEAGUE
Audience Follows Speakers With In
tense Interest-Lowell Admits
Covenant Needs Clari6cation,
But in Principle is
Sound" -. ',.

Boston, March 19.-''If the league
shall be put in such shape that it will
promote peace fnstead of breeding
disorder, and will work no injustice
to these United States, Will sup
port it," said Senator Henry Cabot !
Lodge in replying to a question Of
President A. Lawrence Lowell, Of
Haryard, during, their debate on the
league of nations covenant tonight.
=. "I hope from my heart it wiki be
amended" he added. II hope that.
such league will be- formed some =
where. In my belief it will be done !,
in Paris" :. y r ~
"A demand from DR.. Lowell that
|, Mr.. Lodge say whether he would
vote for the covenant if it were a
nended according to, his wishes led 10
the Senator's declaration. Address =
ing an audience of 5000 persons in
Symphony Hall, the distinguished !
speakers were sapplauded literally,
frequently and apparently impartial
ly. ~ = r.. .s;. =, = "a
., mo :Heekling. !, I !.
There was no heckling, though !.
cries of good" and chats rightr
followed telling points. in the argu-
ments,, -: -. - = I. ~:
Senator Lodge outlined his attit.,. .
tude briefly as in, favor of asleagueE
of nations, but not of the covenant
as presented. IL a..s.,. -.
"The whole treaty should be-, re-
drafted" he asserted. "That is. my
first constructive criticism"
!; The Senator's reference to aTheo->
dore Roosevelts' attitude, as in oppo-
sition to such plan as was embodied
in the covenant drew applause. He
said that:he had discussed the idea
of league of nations with Mr..
Roosevelt two weeks before his death
''The position I have taken," he
added, "in reference to this covenant
is one that had Mr.. Roosevelt's full
approval. I do not say this to trans
fer any load from my shoulders to
his, but it is at the same time sup
port to know that my position in this
matter is in agreement with his ex-
pressed conviction" {
Referring to the charge that the
criticisms of the covenant were not
constructive, Senator Lodge pointed
out number of ways in which he
would amend the treaty, laying espe-
cial stress on protection of the Mon
roe Doctrine.
"The- hour is rapidly approaching"
said DR.. Lowell, in summing up his
plea for the covenant, "when we
must decide whether our country
shall take it's place like great and
generous nation side by side with
others as guardians of law, order and
! justice in the world, or whether it
, shall turn it's face away from a world
in agony"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-03-21
A THRILLING EVENT.

Mrs. C. 2. Williamson is at home
again after an extended visit to her
father, in Georgia. Her fine young
daughter was much improved by her
visit and comes back .the proud pos
SCISSOR of her first tooth, something
which is bound to happen but is ala
ways thrilling to a young mother.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-03-21
HOME ON LEAVE.

Walter Wilkinson, who entered
the Navy in the service Of his corn-
;l'y at the beginning of che war, is
at home on a short leave and is en-
tertaining his friends telling his ex-
periences.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-03-21
1918 COTTON CROP PRODUCTION

Washington, March 20.-Final sta
tistics on the 1918 cotton crop, an.
nounced today by the Census Blu
reau in it's last ginning report, places
production at 11,sSs,13s running
bales, or 12,022,6o1 equivalent 500
pound bales, both exclusive of lint
ers.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-03-21
DIR. BARNETT TO BUILD.

Architect J. C. Hemphill is draw
ing plans for a bungalow for DR.. w.
A. Barnett which will be erected on
the corner of Boone and South Main
streets, near the residence of Mr.. W..
H. Napier. DR.. Barnett recently
bought three and one-half acres in
that section Of the city.-Index-Jour-
nal.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-03-21
READY FOR COURT.

Cleveland Haskell was landed in
Jail on yesterday by Sheriff Burts
and Deputy Sheriff Cam, charged
with statutory felony. Cleveland
lives on one of the plantations of
Mr.. James A. Gillian.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-03-21
WILSON PREPARES
FOR CONFERENCE

Paris, March 20.-President Will
son spent this afternoon in work at
the Paris "White House" in prepara-
ton for another conference this af-
ternoon with Premiers Clemenceau
and Lloyd George. The conference
will take place at Mr.. Lloyd Georges
residence.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-03-21
PUTTING 1T TO GOOD USE.

James C. Hemphill, who is living in
Greenwood these days, has bought a
Hup Roadster and is using it to get
over to Abbeville as often as posi-
BILE.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-03-21
BUYS A FARM.

Judge Frank B. Gary and VIM. P.
Greene have sold to John T. Evans
the Atkins place formerly belonging
to Miss Sallie M. Devlin, land located
on the road to Verdery.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-03-21
WATER ANALYSIS.

Sanitary Water analysis No. 20S!
of Water Received March 7, 1919.
From Abbeville Water & Electri
Plant, Abbeville, SC.
Results in Part
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-03-21
COTTON MARKET.

Good cotton on the Able
vile market brought 2S 1-2c.
yesterday. March futures
closed in New York at 24.66.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-03-21
Bacterial Analysis

BACTERIAL ANALYSIS
Bacterial Indications of Contami
nations, Negative.
Remarks: Analysis indicate water
to be of good quality and free from
contamination.
Respectfully submitted,
F. L. Parker, M. D.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-06-13
PHYSICALLY FIT
AT ANY AGE

It isn't age, it's careless living that
puts men "down and out" Keep your
internal organs in good condition and
you will always be physically fit.
The kidneys are the most over
worked organs in the human body.
When they break down under the
strain and the deadly uric acid ac-
cumulates and crystallizes look Outi
These sharp crystals tear and scratch
the delicate urinary channels causing
excruciating pain and set up ~irrita-
tions which may cause premature de-
generation and often do turn into
deadly Bright's Disease.
One of the first warnings Of slug
gish kidney action is pain or stiffness
in the small of the back, loss Of aPpe-I
tite. Indigestion or rheumatism.
Do not wait until the danger is upon
you. At the first indication of trouble
20 after the cause at once. Get a trial
box of GOLD MEDAL HARLEM Oil
Capsules, imported direct from the
laboratories in Holland. They will give
almost immediate relief. If for any
cause they should not, your money VIII
be refunded. But be sure to get GOLD
MEDAL. None other is genuine. In
sealed boxes. three sizes.-Adv.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-06-13
WOLVES OF THE SEA
BY RANDALL PARRISH
Copyright. by A. c. MCCLURE & Co.

these arms in the rack here, and be
ready for business-the rest will be
done in a hurry. I'll wait here for
your report"
At the very best Watkins could
scarcely perform the task assigned
him In less than an hour. The success
or failure of u effort depended en-
tirely upon taking these fellows by
complete surprise. If it came to an
open fight our cause was hopeless, for
that would mean fourteen or fifteen
men unarmed, pitted against over a
hundred thoroughly equipped and
trained fighters. Only by combining
them below, with matches battened
down, and a carronade trained upon
them, would we be safe.
I sat where l could watch the stairs,
and the entire forward part of the
cabin. Gunsaules lowered the table,
and began preparing the morning
meal. Finally he announced break
fast.
Suppose you rap On the lady's door
yonder, and ask If she will join me.
Say your message Is from Senior
Gates"
She came at once and seated herself
opposite me, and We spoke of the
weather while Gunsaules served. He
was still lowering about, but my anx-
iety to have a word with her alone
caused me to send him to attend Cap
tain Sanchez. We waited until he dis
appeared within the after stateroom,
bearing a tray; then her eyes sudden
ly lifted to mine, filled with question
ing.
"Tell me what has happened" She
breathed eagerly. 81 heard the noise
Of a struggle out here, and voices con-
versing. Why are you alone?"
l leaned over to speak in as low a
tone as possible. And / told her the
situation in detail and my plans.
She sat silently gazing at me across
the table, her parted lips trembling to
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-06-13
CHAPTER Xxx.
The Deck 10 Ours.

The Deck 10 Ours.
I had the next step carefully out
lined In my own mind, and yet / hest
tated q moment, glancing into the two
faces before me, with a sudden reali-
zation Of what the contemplated nc
ton would mean to all of US, II by any
chance it should fail Of success. /
managed to speak cheerfully, putting
q ring Of confidence into my voice.
'Then the sooner we act the better.
Watkins, have LeVere order these men
aft. Let him say that Senior Estada
wishes them to break out some stores
In the lazaret. They need be here only
long enough for us to distribute these
arms among them. and for me to speak
q word of instruction to them"
"But have I no part? Is there no
way in which I can help?" asked the
girl.
"YOu have your pistol? Then re
main here. I shall have to 60 on deck
with the men, and will not dare leave
them a moment until the ship is alb.
solutely secure. Manuel Is locked In
that stateroom, but must not be com
m~unicated with by anyone. 1t will be
your part to see that Gunsaules
neither enters that passage leading
a~midships. nor approaches this door
Keep him In sight. You will save us
q man. Wait here now until ! see how
securely this passage forward IL
closed"
It was as described 20 me-a heavy
oak0n door. nail studded. not only
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-06-13
The New Modesty.

"The new modesty," said Clarence
Underwood, the magazine illustrator,
"has a frank quality. 1t is born OF
athletic beauty. The old modesty was
merely a desire to conceal ~ugliness.
"a beautiful girl IN a white bathing
dress came out Of the water at
Palm Beach the other day and adj
vanced over the sand to her mother.
"Dear mel the mother whispered.
You shouldn't have got white, dar-
ling. That suit is almost transpar-
ent.'
"The girl smiled calmly.
Don't worry she said, I'm not de-
formed.'"-Detroit Free Press.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-06-13
Good Advice.

II am to make my first public
speech tomorrow night. What would
you advise me to dop' asked the
young mar of an old-time after-dinner
speaker.
"Are you fond of your wife and
children?" asked the old-timer.
"Yes, very"
Like your homer
Every much"
do you enjoy having an occasional
evening at home with your wife and
kiddiesY'
~ certainly do"
"Well then, take my advice. Make
that speech Of yours tomorrow as
bad as you possibly can. Make 1t so
bad that ,theym never ask you to
speak In public again, and live In
peace and contentment the remainder
Of your life"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-06-13
Why the Changed Phrase.

Bonita. had been taught to say,""Ex-
u 8 me, please" on leaving the table
before others. One day she astonished
mamma by remarking, "Please half
excuse me-"
"Why. what do you meant" asked
her mother.
SIN only half through eating. Of
course" snapped Bonita Indignantly;
sim coming backr"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-06-13
THIN PEOPLE
SHOULD TAKE
PHOSPHATE
Nothing Like Plain Bitro-P Phosphate
60 Put on Firm, Healthy Flesh and
TO Increase Strength, Vlgor
and Nerve Force.

Judging from the countless preparations
n treatments which are continually be-
ing advertised for the purpose OF making
thin people fieshy, developing arms, neck
and bust, and replacing ugly hollows and
angles by the soft curved lines of health
n beauty, there are evidently thousands
: or men and women who keenly feel their
excessive thinness.
Thinness and weakness are often due
20 starved nerves. Our bodies need more
phosphate than is contained In modern
foods. Physicians claim there Is nothing
that will supply this deficiency so we'll as
the organic phosphate known among drug
gists as bitro-phosphate, which is mex
pensive n Is sold by most all druggists
under a guarantee OF satisfaction or money
back. BY feeding the nerves directly and
by supplying the body cells with the nee
ossary phosphoric food elements, bitro~
phosphate Mould produce a welcome
Transformation In the appearances: the In
crease IN weight frequently being aston
tshing
Increase In weight also carries with II
@ general Improvement I'm the health.
Nervousness, sleeplessness n lack OF
energy, which nearly always
excessive t~hinness, should disappear, dull
eyes become bright, and pale cheeks glow
with the bloom OF perfect health.
- Although b~itro-phosphate
is unsurpassed for relieving nervousness,
sleeplessness and general weakness, Ii
should not, owing to its tendency to in
crease weight, be used by anyone who
does not desire to put on flesh.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-06-13
A Liberal HeIpinq.

The Wyn-Jenkins were giving a lit
lie dinner party. Pa W~yn-Jenkins was
looked, and, the knife refusing to do
it's bit, the bird shot into the silken lap
Of the principal guest.
Mrs. Wyn-Jenkins went pale, but her
husband never lost his sang-froid.
. 81 believe" he said to the guest,
recapturing the bird, that I've help
ed you to too much. Allow me to take
hack a little"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-06-13

an unasked question. Before she could
frame this In words, the door to the
companion opened, and Watkins de-
scended the stairs. At sight Of her he
whipped OF his cap.
"You may speak freely" I said.
"This Is the young lady I told you
about, and Of course she Is with us.
Only talk low
Eyes, SIR" using a hoarse whisper,
and fastening his gaze on me. TITS all
right, sir"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-06-13
That Useful Guardhouse.

Them quad houses at the trainin'
camps Is shuah dom a gran work, jes'
like the Red Cross" observed Cindy,
the colored laundress. "They saved
nah boy Dukes life"
How is that, Cindy?' queried her
employer.
II dunno how they done 1t. Only he
wrote me a postal card sayin' If he
hadn't got ten days in one Of EN- he'd
a. been q CORP"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-06-13
DeStructiveneSs.

"See that boy?
EYES,"
"Very destructive"
"HOw SOP"
wears q suit of clothes out the
first day he gets them"
Impossible! !"
well, he does. He wouldn't go
naked, would he?"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-06-13
important to M others
A Movie Marvel.

Dinks-I notice Binks spends all
his spare time at the pictures since
his wife became a movie actress.
Jinks-Yes, he thinks it's perfect
ly wonderful TO see her carrying on
for two mortal hours and never hear
q word out of her.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-06-13

The smallest dependency Of France
is the lie d'Hoedle, situated at the east
Of Belle isle. Its population Is 23S.
The people do not speak French, but
Celtic. Fishing Is the principal indus
try, and all the inhabitants ire pro-
vided with food at M inn managed by
\ ucosuan. The town has no streets
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-06-13
One or the h

Needzit-Why don't you pay your
debts? You've got the money.
Owem-Yes, but / wouldn't have 1t
If l was to pay my debts.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-06-13
Accounted For.

Why do they always speak Of YES
sells as In the feminine gender?"
Maybe one reason Is that they're
generally trimming their sails"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-06-13
Mean ~Intimation,

"Mr. Jones says he would die for
me-"
"IIow can he when he's bald?"