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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-05-12
DEBS IN PRISON
BUT CANDIDATE

New York, May 9.-Eugene V.
Debs, now serving ten years in the
Atlanta, Ga. penintentiary for viola
ton of the war time espionage laws
will be formally launched here TO-
morrow into the 1920 national politi-
cal campaign as a candidate for the
fifth time for the Socialist presi-
Dental nomination.
Leaders of the party at the con-
vention sponsored this statement,
adding that Morris Hillquit probably
would announce him as "our one
candidate" in his second convention
speech of "keynote" nature to be
delivered at Socialist mass meeting
in Madison Square Garden.
Tomorrow's Garden meeting is re-
garded as the as the "most important
ever held'' by the Socialist party OF
America, according to executive
committeeman, The utterances there
they said tonight, twill in large
measure lay the lines for the coming
campaign"
Hillquit, Seymour, Stedman OF
Chicago; Victor Berger, unseated
United States representatives from
Milwaukee and Oscar Ameringer OF
Oklahoma City, are scheduled to pro-
nounce orthodox party views on lead
ing political topics. These are expect
ed to include amnesty for political
prisoners, the governments attitude
towards strikers, free speech, free
press and free assemblage, taxation
specialization of basic industries, At
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-05-12

babies scored practically perfect. The
baby show was given in connection
with the Abbeville May festival which
extended over two days. A large
crowd attended the various exercises
held in celebrating the event and
much interest was taken in the baby
show. DR.. C. c.. Gambrell of Able
vile assisted in judging the baby
show.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-05-12
ABBEVILLE PRODUCES
FINE BABIES, SAYS
STATE HEALTH OFFICER
The State.

The State.
"Never in the course of long and
varied experience with babies have
I seen a more attractive display than
that staged at Abbeville last week
during the baby show" said DR..
James A. Hayne, state health officer,
! yesterday. DR.. Hayne assisted IN
7udging and scoring 81 babies. He
left, he says, soon after passing Oh
them. He does not intend to intimate
that his departure was anything m
the nature or hasty fight, nor that
it was even a strategic retreat. He
contented himself with saying that he
left-quietly, tunostentatiously- he
took his departure.
"These babies," said DR.. Hayne,
speaking seriously, "were well nour,
ished. we'll developed and in fine
health. They were specimens that
would have delighted the eyes OF any
citizen who cares anything at all
about out future citizens. There were
no evidences of malnutrition, nor
hookworm nor any of the other af-
fections that were comparatively
common among the babies of the
mill population few years ago.
sI think the fine condition of the
babies is due in no small measure to
the work of the mill superintendent,
A milk station has been established ;
a social worker is employed and the
physical welfare of the employees
seems we'll looked after. The houses
are. equipped with electric lights, a
sewerage system and bath tub. The
results of the sanitary arrangements
and the interest taken by the mill
management of a mill takes an active
workers are self-evident. They show
what can actually be- done when the
management of mill takes an active
and genuine interest in the people
who are employed in the mill"
DR.. Hayne said that several of the
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-05-12
VIM. DEAN HOWELLS,
THE NOVELIST, DEAD

New York, May 11.-William Dean
Howells, the novelist, died in this
city today.
Mr.. Howells returned a few weeks
ago from Savannah, where he had
spent the winter. While in the South
he was stricken with influenza and
never had fully recovered from IT'S
effects.
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torney Genefal Palmer's campaign
of repression, deportations, war
profits and profiteering, the league
of nations independence of Ireland,
the self-determination for small
nationalities
Evening star., 1920-07-01
STRIKE BOOSTS
SUGAR PRICES
IN WASHINGTON

Just when Howard Figg. special as
sistant attorney general in charge of
the governments high cost of living
crusade. thought be had the sugar sit
uation in Washington materially re-
lieved." along came the railroad men
walkout in Baltimore and "queers' the
whole proceedings.
Mr. Figg said today that sugar ship
ments from New York to Washington
are badly hampered. The refiners can
ship the product as far as Baltimore,
but in that city the railroads cannot
guarantee its shipment to this city on
account of the strike.
Consequently, motor trucks have to be
employed to convey the sugar from
Baltimore to the capital.
And this compels the Washington
sugar dealer to pay Is cents a hundred
pounds more than the refiners' price
all of which eventually comes out of the
pocket of the ultimate consumer.
Evening star., 1920-07-01
BY N. o. MESSENGER.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calf, July L.
with their backs to the wall and
tense determination written on every
feature. the anti-McAdoo combined
forces stand barring the way of the
McAdoo boomers to the coveted goal
of the .two-thirds vote Marshaled
under the banners of Cox Palmer,
Marshall. Smith, Owen and others
they line up as a solid mass, their
first thought to stop McAdoo.
They shall not pass" was the
watchword, for they felt assured
that once a breach was made in their
veto phalanx" the McAdoo men
would come trooping through.
AS for the latter, they swarmed
and milled around, good humoredly
confident. bringing pressure to bear
upon points of least resistance and
ever holding out the alluring and
tempting suggestion, ''Get on the
band wagon early boys. she's going
to start soon."
Palmer First TopIiner.
1t fell out that Palmer was to re-
ceive the first of the big demonstra-
tons, as he was the first Of the So
called "topliners" to be placed in
nomination.
The discerning eye quickly noted
how much Of theas demonstrations
Evening star., 1920-07-01
BACKS TO WALL, McADOOS
FOESBARTWO- -T77ZRDSVO7E
''7hey Shall Not Pass, . Watchword of sVeto
Phalanx, . Fearing Breach in Their
Lines BY Opponents

was claQue and how much sincere.
To see the entire audience on their
rect and many standing in chairs
while the rooters root and the noise
makers raise din, it might seem to
the unwary that everybody has sud
denly gone mad for the candidate,
but bless you, honey, they are just
looking and stand because they don't
want to miss anything. After a while
the thing grows worse. nothing hap
pens. they get tired and the excite
ment finally dies a lingering death
of inanition.
Visiting among the delegations in the
midafternoon yesterday turned up some
gossip as to candidates.. The McAdoo
people had been hard at work in the
Illinois delegation, but encountered
strong head winds and a heavy sea.
Remember Roger Sullivan.
Illinois democrats still hold the mem
orr Of Roger Sullivan in loyal recollec-
ton. and they do not feel kindly toward
McAdoo nor the administration on ac-
count Of the treatment given Rogers
Williams by President Wilson. The Nc
Adoo men are seeking to nominate their
man with the progressive and radical
elements in the convention as disasso-
ciated from the old-line politicians.
However, they would prefer to put him
over without New York's aid If possible.
Now the Cox shouters have their in
Continued on Page 2. Column ~
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Today's News
in Paragraphs

Bruce case thrust on DR.. Ballou as he
takes office; DR.. Van Schaick succeed
ed by DR.. Simon. Page l
The initial draft, of the democratic plat
form as prepared by the subcommittee
is silent on prohibition. Page
Anti-McAdoo men, backs to wall. bar
two thirds vote. Page /
Subcommittee submits digest of plat
form to full committee. Page
Bitter fight in committee puts ballots
for candidates over today. Page 1
Charles Evans Hughes has pledged his
support to Senator Harding in the
Forthcoming campaign. Page L
Americas annual bill for luxuries ex-
ceeds eight billion dollars Page /
President given utmost short of actual
nomination by convention. Page !
Extension of street car lines of d. c. is
likely to be considered in September,
following completion of zoining plans.
- Page l
Tax, gas, phone and water rates Of
District increased. Page
Alleged bandit and four others are ar
rested in New York as suspects in
bank robbery and murder last April at
Sandy Spring, Md. Page 2
The District rent commission handed
down three decisions adverse to the
landlord. Page
McAdOO maintains Sphlnx-Hke silence on
convention. Page 8
Rollicking times marked the nominat-
ing speeches in San Francisco. Page
Steamfitters- in District go on strike
when arbitration board fails to act.
Page
Commissioner Brownlow declared the
District could spend $5,00000 on
streets without wasting penny
90 Page 5
Federal Reserve Boards June review
predicts new price levels all over coun-
try. Page
District motorists strike snag in Mary
land licenses. Page
Tax rate goes up as expenses grow, but
Montgomery county. Md, still holds
low record for state. Page IL
Revision of the Anglo japanese treaty
has been postponed to await the
United States action on the league of
nations. Page 13
Summer activities begin today at city
Fairgrounds. Page II
Responsibility for demotion of special
postal clerks rests absolutely upon
themselves" it is announced. Page II,
J.. NJ Noonan may become assistant sec
retary of war. Page IS,
Recommendations for the distribution of
the $500, ,000, 900 fund for railroads have
been given the Interstate Commerce
Commission. Page %
Evening star., 1920-07-01
PLANKS
AS AGREED upon
BY FIRST TRAINERS
Follow Virginia Program,
Approved by Presi-
dent Wilson.
By the Associated Press.
~Any M ANy~C0n

BY the Associated PreSS.
SAN FRANCISCO. July 1.-The
democratic platform as drafted by the
subcommittee of nine and submitted
to the full committee declared for
ratification of the peace treaty as
requisite to preserve the honor and
integrity of the nation: suggests that
the Irish question can be brought
legitimately before the league of ma
tiohs for settlement, and is silent on
the subject of prohibition.
1t advocates collective bargaining
for farmers; opposes compulsory arbi-
tration of labor disputes; declares for
recognition of the new Mexican gov
der. and calls on the legislatures of
Tennessee. Florida and North Caro-
lima to ratify the suffrage amend
ment.
In many respects the platform fol-
lows that adopted by the Virginia
democrats and publicly approved by
President Wilson. The league of ma
tions plank in particular was taken
virtually as whole from the Viz
ginia platform, though IN other re-
spects there have been notifications
and many AneWsssnpiect have been
added.
A summary of the subcommittee's
draft follows:
Preamble.
Sends greeting to President Wilson,
commencing his achievements in the
interest of the country and of the
whole world Condemns in general
terms the republican Congress.
League Of Nations.
y
little variation, condemning the ac-
tion of the Senate republicans in
adopting reservations and the sepa-
rate peace resolution and advocating
ratification of the peace treaty and
such membership in the league of ma
tions as would in no wise impair ma
tional integrity or independence.
Conduct Of the War.
Praises the administrations con-
duct of the war. commencing the pa
triotic efforts of American citizens
military and naval forces, with men,
ton of Gen. Pershing by name.
Finance.
Again incorporates the language of
the Virginia democrats in extolling
the federal reserve system and the
financing of the war and in condemn
ing the republicans for extravaganza.
Taxation.
Criticises the republican Congress
for failing to revise wartime tax
schedules and demands survey Of tax
conditions by the coming Congress.
Denies republican claims Of economy.
declraing that no money was saved
except at the expense of efficiency
of government bureaus.
High Cost OF Living.
.rI
high prices and declares the republi-
cans are responsible in that they de-
layed peace and failed to provide the
President with necessary legislation.
War Investigations.
Condemns the republicans for their
use OF appropriations in investigat-
ing the conduct of the war.
PrOfiteerinE.
Pledges the party to enactment and
enforcement of such legislation as
Continued on Page 2, Column Al
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HUGHES PLEDGES
HEARTY SUPPORT
TO MR.. HARDING
Ohio Republicans Also Assure
G. o. P. Nominee of "Tri-
umphant Election

Senator Harding today received
pledges of heaftiest support in his
campaign from Charles E. Hughes, the
republican nominee four years ago,
also from the united and militant
party in his home state, Ohio.
While kilograms giving assurance
of support and ultimate victory con-
tinued to reach Senator Harding's Of
fee today, the republican nominee was
especially pleased by conference
with W. r. Wilcox of New York, who
managed Justice Hughes campaign, and
with the enthusiastic telegram from
the state convention of Ohio republi-
cans. The dispatch follows:
we pledge you. in behalf of a
united and militant party in your ma
tive and home state, our enthusiastic
support until your triumphant election
in November. We congratulate the ma
tion that with your Inauguration as
President on March 4 next there will
be return to popular and constitu-
t1onal government. We congratulate
the party upon the fact that with your
accession to the presidency will begin
another republican administration in
stead of personal autocratic govern
ment, and administration that will
give help and confidence to the people
of this country, that will bring peace
to America and will re-eStablish the
government of this nation as con-
ceived by the founders.
Wilcox Is Ready Now.
Senator Harding busted himself to-
day with clearing up many matters
pending at his Office, preparatory to
leaving Washington on Saturday for
his home in Marion, Ohio, where a big
celeDration is being arranged in his
honor.
Il would be willing to see the cleo
tion held three weeks from today
said Mr.. Wilcox. after conferrine with
Senator Harding. 1T would save a
lot of shoe leather and work I do
not say this thinking that the
chances of republican success would
be in any way fessened by a longer
campaign. I think that as the cam
paign goes on and the people learn
more and more about the issues. the
republican strength will grow tre-
mendouSly. But l believe that Sena-
tor Harding and the party are strong
enough now to go to the people with
entire confidence"
Predicts Victory In New York.
Mr.. Wilcox said that he was i'm
pressed favorably with the plan of
Senator Harding to conduct a front
he said. is widely known throughout
the country. having served in the SEN
ate and campaigned in many states
hitherto, and served as chairman of
the republican national convention
four years ago. If Senator Harding
were less well known, he might favor
his taking a swing around the circle,
because he was convinced that Sena-
tor Harding would gain many friends
thereby. Judge Hughes, he pointed
out, had been on the bench for five
-CContinued on Page q Column l -
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ing public annually pays 1000, 600, :
900 for sweets.
Other items in what Miss Strauss
terms the luxury list" include chew
ing gum, for which $50,000,0 900 is spent
annually; soft drinks. $3.50, coo, 900 /;
perfumery and cosmetics, $3.50 900. 900: :
furs, 100000. 900; carpets and lux
urious clothing" $1,000. 100000; toilet
soaps, $400. .000. 900. and pianos. organs
and monographs, $250,000.000.
These statistics. Miss Strauss said.
were collected by the Treasury De-
partment.
"And don't forget this" she said,
''the labor and capital employed in pro-
ducing these luxuries might other
wise have been turning out necessi-
ties-clothes. fuel. shoes. houses. food.
In other words. the nation might
have had more bread if it had had
less cake. And, as is always the case,
the dancer is paying the fiddler In
this instance. the luxury consumer is
paying a higher price for his necessi-
ties because he is abnormally consum-
ing luxuries."
Evening star., 1920-07-01
MAY C0NS|DERCAR
LINE EXTENSIONS
NEXT SEPTEMBER
D. C. Commissioners Likely
to Await Completion of
Zoning Plans.

Extension of street car lines in the
District will be considered by the
Commissioners Immediately following
completion of their coming plans
which will be some time in September
This was the opinion expressed to-
day by William NICK. Clayton of the
Federation of Citizens Associations,
following a conference with Engineer
Commissioner Kutz on the subject.
Guide for Developments.
Mr. Clayton said the Engineer Com
missioner pointed out that when the
city is zoned the business streets will
constitute a definite guide for street
car developments.
Mr. Clayton suggested to Col. kutz
that when the Zoning regulations are
enacted the time would be opportune
for a general survey of the city to de-
termine where new car lines are need
ed Immediately and where additional
lines will be desirable later.
1.-THE question of street car extern
sions has been before the federation
for several years." said Mr.. Clayton.
1T is generally admitted that Wash
ington has outgrown the existing
trackage of both companies and that
trackage alone will give
permanent relief from congestion on
certain lines"
Extensions Needed.
One of the developments regarded
as an immediate necessity is the lay
ing of a new north and south line in
the vicinity of 18th street to relieve
the burden of traffic now carried by
the 14th street line of the Capital
Traction Company.
Another extension which has been
agitated in the federation is an east
and west line from Georgetown to the
northeast section in the neighborhood
of NJ street. Some delegates have
urged that the P street tracks of the
Railway and Electric be
continued east from Dupont Circle
to North Capitol street.
Mr.. Clayton said today he also
believes there is need for additional
street car facilities to the southeast
section of the city. He feels
that the suburban area of the south
east would develop rapidly with bet
ter street car facilities.
Evening star., 1920-07-01
EICHTBZLLIONFORLJXURY
ZSAlNE,RICA ASANVJZALB BILL
Miss Strauss Puts Tobacco, Autos and Carpets
in Class With Candy, Furs, Pertum
cry and Cosmetics.

An average of sS.710, ,O0O, 900 is spent
annually by the people of the United
States for '1uxuries." according to a
statement issued today by Miss Edith
Strauss, head of the women's activi-
ties division of the Department of
Justice high cost of living campaign.
Miss Strauss estimates on this basis
a per family expenditure of $34S a year
year or 81 week for "luxuries."
The male population spends 81, no.
100000 on tobacco in it's various
forms. OF this sum. $500. 900. 900 is
spent for cigarettes: like sum for
loose tobacco and spuff. and $780,
900, 900 for cigars.
Automobiles rank second in Miss
Strauss list of "luxuries." Approx
mately $4,000, 900. 900 is expended each
year for motor cars and their parts,
she said.
Since the advent of prohibition
more candy has been consumed than
ever before in the nations history. 1T
was pointed out. The candy-consum-
Evening star., 1920-07-01
TYPES MONEY ORDER.
Chance Takes Out First Under
New system.

City Postmaster NJ. o. Chance took
cut the first typewriter money order
in the history of the postal service to-
day i'm favor of m. o. Chance" and
signed the order as postmaster.
The money order was for 1 cent. and
probably never will be presented for
payment. although it will be included
in the records of the post Office. The
second typewriter money order, trial
of which system began today. was
taken out by w. H. Haycock, superin-
tendent of mails. 1t also was for a
penny.
The new system is on trial at the
local city post Office for the month of
July. Officials expressed themselves
as well pleased with the clean, legible
orders, on which every notation. is
typewriter except the signature of
the postmaster
Evening star., 1920-07-01
BALLOU PLEDGES
BEST EDUCATION
FOR d. C.. PUPILS

To the Board of Education and the
People of the District OF Co
lumbia:
l appreciate the great honor
which is associated with the posi-
ton of superintendent OF puoiic
schools of the District of Columpia'
to which position l have been erect
ed / am also profoundly conscious
of the large responsibilities which
the law places on that official
From this day forth your educa-
tional interests and mine are lden
tical You want the best possible
education for your children MY
paramount interest is also the
proper education of the chlldren
and youth of the District. All oth-
er subjects sink into insignlhcance
when compared with the lmpof
tance of education, not only TO inns
generation. but particularly TO the
citizenship of tomorrow. My ad-
ministration of the public schools
of the District of Columbia VIII De
guided by the one purpose OF pro
viding the best education Tor the
children of the District.
The public school system OF the
nations capital should exempllfy
to the nation the best in organlZa-
ton and administration, the best IN
supervision. the pest IN ledSiihS
and the best in business manage
ment. The extent to which TINS
can be realized depends partly on
the superintendent of schools ana
partly on the appropriations OF
Congress and partly on the united
support of the progressive school
policies by the people of the Dis
trict of Columbia. In this task the
new superintendent of SCHOOLS IS
ready to do his part.
Great things have already been
accomplished toward this end But
if the school system of the District
of Columbia is to keep pace with
or to lead rapidly developing edu-
cational systems of the country, it
must go on making additional
achievements. To that end L
promise my best efforts as super
intendent of schools. Hats off to
the past, coats off for the future"
FRANK w. BALLOU,
superintendent of Schools.
Evening star., 1920-07-01
NEW WHEAT BRINGS 81.

BALTIMORE, July 1.-The record
price of 81 a bushel was obtained yes
terday for the first new wheat to
reach Baltimore. The receipts, how
ever. were of an exceptionally fine
quality and had been well handled by
the growers.
/ The first receipts came from Vir-
ginia. The first arrivals last year
came on June 10, also from Virginia.
1t was of poor quality and sold for
S275 buShel
Evening star., 1920-07-01
BITTER FIGHT OVER LEAGUE
PREVENTS BALLOT today
DEBATE RE7GINS ALL NIGHT
Convention Is
Ready to Hear
the Platform

SAN FRANCISCO. July L.
TOday's democratic convention
program:
Met at IL am.
Prayer by the Rev. Josiah
Sibley, Calvary Presbyterian
Church. San Francisco.
Resumption Of call of states
for presentation of presidential
candidates. Name Of John w.
Davis, West Virginia. ambassa-
dor to England, to be presented
Report of platform commit
tee, If ready; otherwise recess
or adjournment.
Evening star., 1920-07-01
NEW TIME SYSTEM AT SEA.

LONDON. June 30.-The British ad-
miralty has published a new system of
timekeeping at sea. This has been
adopted by the navies of the United
States, Great Britain, France, Italy and
Spain.
Evening star., 1920-07-01
WEATHER.

6 Partly cloudy tonight and tomor-
row. probably occasional showers. No
decided change in temperature.
Temperature for twenty-four hours
ending pm. today: Highest, 81, at 2
pm. today; lowest, 10. at 6 am. today.
Full report on page Is.
Evening star., 1920-07-01

BY the tssocia ted Press.
SAN FRANCISCO. July 1.-At
II:20 O'Clock Chairman Robinson
called the democratic nationni con-
xeutiOn to order for its f>urth
days session.
A suspension of the rules wonid
be necessary if the convention were
TO proceed to balIOting for nom
fnee before 1t passes on the plat
form.
Evening star., 1920-07-01

Member of the Associated Press
The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to
the for republication Of all news dispatches
credited to Il or not otherwise credited In this
paper and also the local news published herein.
All rights of publication Of special
dispatches herein also reserved
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