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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-12-30

la Todd for the Christmas home gath
ering.
Miss jamie McDill came down from
Westminster where she has posi-
4 in the city schools, to spend the
holidays at home.
Mr.. David Kennedy, a student in
the jefferson Medical College of
Philadelphia, is with the homefolks
for few days.
Miss Mary Stevenson has returned
from Morehead City, N. c., for the
festive season with the homefolk.
Miss Alberta Montgomery came
down from Greenville Last week to
be with DR.. and Mrs. F. Y. Pressly
for the vacation days.
Mrs. S. W. Boyce, of Charlotte, N.
c., Mr.. and Mrs. J. I. Brownlee of
Anderson, will spend the Christmas
day with Mrs. Fannie Brownlee. She
is expecting all the children and
grandchildren in the parental home
for Santa Claus visit.
Misses Hayes and Studio of the
Woman's College Faculty, are spend
ing their vacation days in Atlanta,
Ga. Quite a number of the other
members went to their respective
homes for the Christmas season. Miss
Sheffield and a few Of the young lady
students from a distance, will remain
at the college until the reopenipg in
January.
Mrs. Marian Agnew and family
will leave Due West in short time
make their home. in Greenville,
S. C. We regret to give up this es-
teemed family from our town, how
ever, we follow them in their new
home with interest and good wishes
for their success.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-12-30
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The Christmas season has como
again and brought many joys an
pleasures. The joy of peace and goo
will reigns within our. hearts and th'
story of Christmas lives anew.
The entertainment given in the
High School auditorium last Friday
night by the pupils was greatly en-
joyed. The program consisted Of
dialogues, drills, songs, music, shor
plays, etc. Considering the shor
time in which they had to prepare
for it, we consider it one of the bes'
ever given. Much credit is due botf
pupils and teachers.
Misses Salley and Blain left fol
their homes Saturday morning.
The following college students are
at home for the holidays: Messrs
George Gray, Albert Erwin, Car
Suber, Boyce Wakefield, Erskine
Mr.. Clarence Crowther, Clemson
Mr.. Leander Carwile, Chapel Hill
Miss Ethel Anderson, Winthrop
+, Miss Myra Williams, Asheville, Miss
Althea Keaton, Lander, Mr.. Sloan
Gable, Wofford.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. W. McCarter and
daughter, Mrs. j.. F. Gray, Mrs. J.
R. Vandiyer and son, Mrs. R.. A
Keaton and daughters, Misses Althea
and Winton, and Carlisle spent Mon
day in Anderson shopping.
Mr.. Eugene Fleming, of the U. S
Navy, is spendirr several days with
his parents, Mr.: and Mrs. Will Flem,
ing.
! Misses Valerie, Myrtle, Hazel, and
Ruth Crowther, who has been teach
ing, are at home for the holidays.
Miss Pet Hawthorne is the guest
of her sister, Mrs. S. J. Wakefield
Mr.. c. G. Kay is spending the
holidays with his daughters, Mrs. R
C. Knox and Mrs, H. E. Mullikin.
Mrs. j.. w. Fulmer, of Campobella,
is the guest Of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. r. A. Keaton. ,.. .-
Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Cheatham and
son, Archie, are visiting parents and
relatives here. We are pleased to
know that they will make their home
in 'Abbeyille in the future.
We had the pleasure of looking
through the Antreville Bank build.
ing Tuesday. It is splendid build
ing and will soon be ready for work
to begin. Antreville is growing and
we hope to have a little town here
some day. -;
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DUE WEST.
A. R. Presbyterian.
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Mrs. Minnie Brown and Miss Otis
leave Friday for a ten days visit to
LeeseiDle, S. C.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Ellis have gon~
to Lake Wales, Fla, 10 spend the
winter months with their sons, E. D.
and DR.. w. L. Ellis.
Mrs. Wideman and Miss Frances
left Tuesday to visit Hon, James W.
Wideman and family of Manning, S.
C.
Misses Alvie and Claret Henry,
who have charge of a school near
Fountain Inn, are at home for the
Christmas holidays.
Mrs. w. L. Brownlee left last Fri
day for Covington, Tenn, to spend a
. few weeks with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Hanna.
Misses Ruth, Louise and Estelle
Todd are with their mother, Mrs. Lei
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1919-12-30
MEMORIAL APPEAL
GETTING RESPONSE
Generous Support Received in Many
Counties

Columbia, Dec. %; Special The
people of the State are beconi.-.
more responsive to the appeal TO-:
subscriptions to the 100000 fun
for the erection of memorial build
ing in, honor of those South Caro-
linians who participated in the worl
war, according to the headquarter
of the South Carolina Memorial
Commission in Columbia.
Y Many of the counties of the State
have a large percentage of 'h"ir
allotments subscribed and a number
Of the counties have promise :.
complete their quotas during Janu-
ary 1920. }|Ff.. II
The erroneous ideas which =.
come prevalent as to the miseon-
ceptions concerning 1t A.~
tendency to cause the people C s'c1
behind the movement more literally
The idea that the building was t.
be a Mere adjunct to the University
Of South Carolina and under the
control of the trustees of the Uni
versity has been dispelled by the re-
cent statement of the Commission
that it's only function is to be re-
pository of the States records of
participation in the world war, as
we'll as for other wars, and men,
orial to South Cardinals heroes.
And the people likewise are COM
ing to realize, the Commission, AYERS,
that the University, instead of hav-
ing an ulterior motive in the con-
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-19
NO REASONABLE
 OBJECTION TO PEACE TREATY
President Wilson Gives Senate Foreign ReIa- tions Committee Infor-
 nation on Treaty

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19.-The con ference arranged last week between President Wilson and the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations to discuss the peace pact was held at the White House this morning.
 President Wilson told the commit tee that he could see no reasonable objection to interpretations of how America accepts the Peace League treaty, provided such Interpretations did not form part of Americas s formal ratification of. the League of Nations covenant.
 He said not the much discussed article ten of the treaty was not doubtful of interpretation when read in connection with the whole GOV enant. He said that the Leagues council could only advise and that it's actions must be unanimous, thus requiring Americas affirmative vote on any question.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-19
Premier Tells House of Commons Trade Balance Against United King
 dom is Alarming
PEACE TO COME SLOWLY
EngIand's Import Restrict tions Imposed During War Will Be Removed
 September 1st.

LONDON, Aug. 19.-Lloyd George yesterday told the British House of Commons that the war cost Britain forty billion pounds and that the change from war to peace would take as long period of time as it took the country to change from peace to war. The national debt, he stated, as result of the war had grown from six hundred and forts,iine million pounds to seventy-eight hundred mil lion pounds.
 The premier declares there is an already alarming trade balance against the United Kingdom amount ing to eight hundred million pounds. which enormous sum threatens to be increased. He stated that import restriction would be removed Septem- Der 1.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-19
CREDIT SYSTEM FOR BENEFIT OF
 SMALL NATIONS
Smaller Countries of Europe Are Anxious To Secure a Portion of the Surplus War
 Supplies

PARIS, Aug. 19.-(Assciated Press) Various small countries in Europe are anxious to obtain a portion of the' surplus of American war sup plies, which are now heinz sold by the American government, but are unable to act until credits system has been arranged with the United States.
 Switzerland, Spain,. Belgium and the Scandinavian countries are also negotiating for portion of the sup plies.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-19
TREATY WOULD CURB JAPAN

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19.-Presi dent Wilson at the conference today intimated that the Peace League would prevent Japan from assuming a complete sovereignty over the Chinese port of Shantung. He urged that the Senate ratify the treaty i'm mediately, and said the task of re- storing the nation to it's normal peace condition rested with the Senate's decision.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-19
Russian BattIeship, Cruiser and Transport Are Reported Sunk
 Last Sunday
BATTLE WITH BRITISH
British Loss Slight Accord ing to Report Which Lacks Official Con-
 fzl firmation

HELSINGFORS,f Aug. 19.-It is re ported here that the Bolsheviki bat tleship Andrea Pervosan, the cruiser Petropavlovsk and the transport Guardian, were sunk during an en- gagement with the British fleet in the Gulf of Finland last Sunday.
 The British, according to the re port, which lacks official conirma tion, lost three motor boats during the engagement. Eight British off cers and three men were reported killed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-19

CHAIRMAN CURRY REPORTS BILL :. FOR COMPLETION OF ALASKA'S :! RAILROAD AND EXPECTS LITTLE
 
 / DIFFICULTY IN WINNING OUT

SEATTLE Aug. 19-A Washington special to the Post Inegencer favorable the Alaska railroad popraon has been presented the House of Repre- sentatves by Charles Curry California; chairman of the House Committee o Territories
 The report the necessity for the immediate ration of million dollars for the completion of the Alaskan railroad The report also that is possible to complete the from Seward Fairbanks by January 1922, if the money is made immediately available
 Chairman Curry the is badly needed to assist the development of Alaska and authorized the statement that he expects great difficulty in convincing the House that immediate should be made for the completion of the enterprise
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-19
GERMANS TAKE
 POSSESSION OF.
 POLISH TOWNS
PopuIace Drive Them Out and RetaIiate by Seiz- ing Two German Towns
 Hoover Active

WARSAW, Aug 19.-Germans sud denly attacked the Polish lines and occupied two villages on the south eastern Silesian frontier. The Polish population drove the Germans back and occuped two German villages.
 Herbert Hoover, who is now in Po- land, ordered all American to CO., operate in an effort to cause hostil- ities to cease His action is believed to have prevented retaliation on the part of the Germans.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-19
HOUSE COMMITTEE IS NOW PROBING
 SPRUCE SUPPLY
Scores of Witnesses Who Are Believed to Have
 Information Have
 Been Summoned

SEATTLE, Aug 19.-The House Spruce Investigating Committee, which is now visiting the railroad constructed to make available for war purposes the vast spruce forests of the Olympia peninsula, is expected to return to Seattle today.
 It Is announced that the committee will summon witnesses from a list of hundreds of persons who are be- lieved to have information of value in the probe.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-19
PLAN CAMPAIGN
 FOR ROOSEVELT
 MEMORIAL FUND

PORTLAND. Ore. Aug. 19.-Repre- sentatives of. the Roosevelt Memorial Association of Oregon. Washington, Idaho and Montana. have called a meeting here to consider plans for a campaign to raise the nOrthwest's E share of the national five million dol lar fund. The quota for the four northwest states is one hundred and thirty-two thousand five hundred dol ITS.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-19
CONFERENCE WITHOUT PRICE
 DENT.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 19.-Presi- dent Wilson's conference today with the Senate's Committee on Foreign Relations is unprecedented in Amerl- can history He made public some details of the peace conference which had never before been given to inc public. Officials here know of no precedent for the conference except when Washington disru russed the In. dian troubles with the Senate,
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-19
ALASKA AWAITS SENATE ACTION

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19.-Presi- dent Wilson also mentioned Alaska copper mines as one of the industries which cannot be handled with intel ligence until the nation knows the character of peace (which is to fol- low the great war. He said the mines are now being operated at a great cost. some of them with borrowed money
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-19
BARNEY J. MCGEE
 DAWSON PIONEER
 GOES TO REWARD
As Conductor He is Said to Have Taken the First Train Over the White Pass Railroad
 in Early Days

SEATTLE, Aug. 19--Barncy J. ss1xs Gee, aged seventy years, well known Alaska sourttpugh, died here yesterday. He was known to Alas kan pioneers as one of the first men to reach Dawson during the great gold rush. Death was due to heart disease.
 McGee operated hotels in Dawson and Whitehorse for several years. As conductor he took the first train over the White Pass and Yukon route.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-19
SAYS EGYPT SEIZED UNDER THE CUISE
 OF PROTECTORATE

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19.-In a brief filed with the Foreign Relations Committee, Joseph Polk, former gov for the Egyptian commission, charges that England under the guise of es- tablishing a protectorate over Egypt has practically seized Egypt as a British possession
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-19
BoLsHEvikI ARRESTED

BUDAPEST, Aug. 19.-(Associated Press)-Seven thousand men and women have been imprisoned as a result of anti-Bolsheviki raids by Ru- manians.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-19
EBERT
 WILL TAKE OATH OF
 OFFICE TOMORROW

WEIMAR, Germany. Aug. 19.-(As- sociated Press)-President Ebert, of the German republic. will take the oath of office under the new consti- tuition on August 20. He has with drawn the decree designating the National Assembly as Reichstag in view of the Assembly's protest.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-19
ORGANIZATION OF NATIONAL LABOR
 PARTY PLANNED

CHICAGO, Aug. 19.-Representa- tive labor organizations and non-par- tisan leagues from a number of states have decided to organize a National Labor party. It is planned to hold a national convention in Chicago in November to formulate constitution and platform.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-19

MARIA, Texas Aug. 19-Capt. Matlock American offi- who paid the money demanded by Mexican bandits for the aviators went alone point designated by the of the bandits where he signal flashed the mountains by the bandits
 Capt Matock brought back half of the the bandits released the Americans before the had all paid they released the aviators together with Capt Mato mounted horses and rode away while the Mexcans demanding that the balance of the money be paid
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-19
DAYLIGHT BILL IS PASSED OVER
 WILSON'S VETO

WASHINGTON. Aug. 19.-By a vote of two hundred and twenty-three to one hundred, the House today voted to repeal the Daylight Saving bill over President Wilson's veto. It. is believed the Senate will take simi- lar action.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-19
ITALY'S HIGHEST HONORS BESTOWED
 UPON PERSHINC

ROME. Aug. 19.-King Emmanuel, of Italy. yesterday conferred upon General Pershing the Grand Cross of Military Order of Savoy. the highest Italian military order The only oth CTS having the distinction of this dec oration are Generals Foch, Haig. Diaz and Cairo,a.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-19
Jueo sLAvs TAKE TERRITORY

BUDAPEST, Aug. 19.-The Jugo Slavs are now reported to be occupy ing all the Hungarian territory grant cd to them by the peace treaty
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-19
AMERICAN WRITER BELIEVES SHANTUNC
 WILL CAUSE WAR

WASHINGTON. Aug 19.-Thos. Willard. an American writer who was attached to the Chinese peace delega- tion at Versailles. yesterday told the Senate Foreign Relations Commit tee that it was the unanimous opin- ion among American experts that war must result from the treaty pro- vision giving Shantung to Japan.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-19
EIGHTH CAVALRY ENTERS MEXICO
 AFTER BANDITS; AvIATORS ARE SET FREE AND GO AS GUIDES;
 )>HALF RANSOM MONEY IS SAVED

CANDELARIA, Texas Aug. 19 - The Eighth American Cavalry the Mexican border last night pursuit of tie bandits who captured and held the American Army avaors for Lieuenants Davis and Peterson who the victims of the Mexican outrage reached American soil at md night the American in pursuit of the bandits guides.
 Captain Matock, who paid the fifteen thousand dollars to the bandits for the release of the avator also acted guide for the American troops in their pursuit of the Mex
 preceding the scouts to locate the bandits and prevent falling into traps which the Mexcans might plan for them.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-19
PRINCESS MARY
 PASSES kETchikAN
 NoRTHWkRD BOUND

.KETCHIKAN, Aug. 19. 9.-Passengers on the Canadian steamship Princess Mary bound for Juneau are: Mrs. J. Barragar, Miss H. Barragar, Miss E. L. Barragar. F l.. Barragsr. and John Hull,
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-19
BANDITS STILL KIDNAPPING

WASHINGTON, Aug 19-The State Department has an that another of kidnapping by Mexican bandits been reported and under investigation The victim outrage doctor living at Porto Rico He was by the bandits July 22 and although the ransom de paid the Department has been unable to the victim released
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-19
FLEET GOES TO SANTA BARBARA

LOS ANGELES. Aug 19.-The Pacific fleet left today for Santa Bar bara. where arrangements have been made for elaborate entertainment of the sailors and officers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-19
WASHINGTON NOT EXCITED

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 = The news from Candeleria, Texas that American troops had crossed the border pursuit bandits causing official circles here believed that the chase being conducted with Wash ingtons full knowledge.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-19
OREGON ORDERED SOUTH

SEATTLE. Wash. Aug. 19.-The battleship Oregon will probably leave for San Francisco on Monday next.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-19
PURSUIT WAS AUTHORIZED

WASHINGTON Aug. 19.-Secretary Baker, of the War American troops to the Mexican border He says action of and mainly for the purpose of punishng extermnating the bandits
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-19
FISH SPOILINC
 IN DENVER COLD
 STORAGE PLANE
Federal Authorities Seize Ten Tons and May Prosecute Company
 on Profiteering <

DENVER, Colo, Aug. 19-Federal authorities yesterday seized ten tons of fish in local cold storage plants. Some of the fish had been stored so long that they were beginning tp spoil. The fish were shipped here from Seattle. s~
  APPLES RorTiN0 ON GROUND DENVER, Colo. Aug. 18.-Thous- ands of bushels of cooking apples are reported to be rotting on the ground in Lyon district, north of Denver. because there Is no market for anything but fancy and extra fancy grades.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-19
MExICANs AND AMERICANS TO. CONFER

MEXICO CITY, Aug 19.-The Mexican Senate has named committee confer at the frontier with Amer which has been appointed to nves gate the Mexican question:
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-19
TEXAS NATIONAL GUARD READY

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 19-Gov Hobby Of this State, mas Adutant General to prepare the Texas Natona Guard for an emergency call for border service
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-19
CABLE BRIEFS

SAN ANTONIO. Tex, Aug. 1s.-- Major General Dickman, commander of the Southern department, lett Tor the Mexican frontier on tour of inspection.
 BUENIS AIRES, Aug. 19.-The Mexican legation in this city pub lished telegrams from Mexico City Foreign office saying relations be- tween Mexico and America remain tranquil despite exaggerated press reports.
 BUDAPEST, Aug. l9.--Archduke Joseph has agreed to resign as tem- porary dictator of Hungary because of the Socialists objection to his occupancy of the regency.
 MARTA. Tex. Aug. 19.-Col Lang horne Is commanding the American troops which crossed the Mexican border in pursuit of the bandits.
 Mrs. Roy Norton and her baby girl expects to leave St. Ann's Hos pital for their home on Wednesday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-13
In the Days News

General Isaac r. Sherwood, who
today enters upon his S5th year, is
the oldest member of the 66th con-
gress and one of the few surviving
Civil war veterans among the ma
tional lawmakers. Enlisting as a
private from Ohio he served with
distinction throughout the war and
was mustered out as a brigadier
general of volunteers in 1865. He
was twice elected secretary of state
of Ohio. three times elected to the
judicial bench and is now serving
his seventh consecutive term in
congress as representative of the
Ninth Ohio district. For many
years General Sherwood was en-
gagged in editing newspapers in
Cleveland. Toledo and other Ohio
cities All during his congression-
al career he has been particularly
active in promoting legislation in
the interest of the union Civil war
veterans.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-13

last time they were living in an old
shack. The girls were said to have
presented their appearances about
the place scantily clothed, and at
nights it is said that the place was
a bedlam of revelry and confusion.
Only a week or two before, all
three had been released on prom
Use of good conduct.
They took their sentences this
time without a word. They entered
the police patrol to journey to Jail
as they might the limousine of a
wealthy admirer. sports to the last.
Another particular with which
the city officials still have to deal
is the structure which had been
used as the abode of the young
women. This structure had been
condemned several weeks ago and
ordered torn down by Commission
er Frank WITCH OF the department
of streets and public improve
ments. 1t was Mr.. WITCH who, upon
investigating the structure, first
discovered the party. The owner
of the building is Mrs. Elzina
Wadsworth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-13
WILL EXHIBIT
>MANY THINGS
AT ST.LOUIS
Progress Of Manufacturing in Mis-.
sissippi Valley to be Demon
strHted I'm Exposition.

Rock Island manufacturers are
planning to exhibit at tae Missis-
sippi Valley exposition scheduled
for Sept. %, in St Louis. From
that date it will last three weeks
closing Oct. IL. It's purpose is to
demonstrates the progress Of man
ufacturfng- and industry in the
Mississippi valley and elsewhere.
Ali exhibits and sessions taxa place
in the exposition building which oc-
cupies a block In the heart Of St
Louis and has been especially
equipped for this purpose.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-13
WILD PARTY is
RAIDED BY Cop;
ALL SENTENCED
Three Pretty Misses and Young
Man are in County Jail for
40 Days for Vagrancy.

Three misses and a youth are
NOW in the county jail. sentenced
for 40 days. They were sent up
yesterday by Police Magistrate D..
J. Cleland on a charge of vagrancy.
The victims of the magistrates
ruling are: Bertha Adams, Clara
Davis and Martha Dunbar. and a
young man who gave his name as
Fred Dunkun. They were arrested
yesterday morning at the rear of
2SO8 Eighth avenue. enjoying them
selves to the extent of becoming
disorderIy and appearing scantiiy
clad.
When they were arrested this
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-13
A Letter to the Principal of
BrOlU11'S Business
College
UNITED STATES CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON D. C. az


has to tmere-
gardng
typss, requested meeting
will be continue
applications
sion service Both
Washington throughout
maintain perpetual recruiting
pleted.
present needs
your desiraby
ps service order that there
supply available material and
service The commission
demand Of this will materially
government
Washington
typsts
Washington the Bureau Of War Risk
allowed bonus of $50 month"; that bureau allowed
will branches in Washing
stenographer paid $144O typ $34o
filled
adjusted meantime probable
thai they continue beyond that
BY direction of commission.
Very respectfully
MARTIN A MORRISON. Presdeps
July "a, 1919.
pay business training this
money taking rates-open
AUGUST Is.
Cata!os Sept and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-13

The British museum contains the
oldest known examples Of Chinese
writing in the form of inscriptions
on animals bones.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-13
MAY Be Annual.

The cost OF building a house in
England is three times. as much as
bstQre the war.