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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-05-21
SUPPORT FOR WILSON

Grand Rapids, Mich, May 20
Supporters of the league of nations
covenant and the Versailles treaty
without amendment and "unfalter-
ing support of President Wilson,
who has given all but life itself in
the service of his country and the
world" were pledged in resolutions
adopted by the Michigan state Demo-
CRATIC convention here today.
Thirty uninstructed oeiegates to
the San Francisco convention were
selected four by the convention and
&c by district caucuses.
No mention was made on the con-
vention floor OF a presidential nomi-
nee, Herbert Hoover, an avowed Re-
publican, having won the Democratic
primary.
The convention came TO a close
after heated debate over resolu-
ton on the prohibition question as
drawn and finally adopted the reso-
luton declared national prohibition
"a constructive act of the Wilson ad-
ministration. An amendment which
was lost, 925 to 269, would have
pledged the national convention dele
gates to work for a permanent pro-
hibition in the Democratic platform.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-05-21
SOME RADICAL PRICE
REDUCTIONS ARE MADE

indianapolis, May 20.-Silk shirts
and suits for men are the first artI-
cles of clothing to suffer radical price
reductions in Indiana and several Of
the leading merchants of this city
are offering mems furnishings today
at from 20 to 80 per cent below for
mer prices. One reliable establish
ment is offering silk shirts ror men
at $4.95 or almost half their former
price. Ready-to-wear clothing for
women and children also are offered
at greatly reduced prices.
The leading store at Terre Haute
is offering all mems and boys gar.
ments and shoes at reduction of
20 per cent.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-05-21
ON\BLAMES
PRICES ON C. o. P.

Washington, May 20.tPresident
Wilson is expected to send to Con-
gress within the next few days let
ter charging the Republican major
ity with failure to enact necessary
reconstruction legislation or to carry
out his recommendations for reduc-
ing the cost of living.
Democratic leaders for some time
have believed the President would
take this action, and the opinion is
growing among Republicans as well.
The executive communication, the
Democrats predict, will be transmit
ted about the time plans for the sum-
mer recess are taken up.
He will charge, the Democrats say,
that Congress has done nothing aside
from the passage of the railroad bill
to get the country back on a normal
basis and will insist that 1t remain
in session to enact the necessary
measures.
1t was suggested that the Presi-
dent probably will send his message
to the capitol with his veto of the
peace resolution. This would time it
just before the Republican national
convention and give it greater weight
politically, it is believed.
Beside the high cost of living, the
President is expected to call atten-
ton to the condition of the nations
finance sand railroad situation.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-05-21
COUNTY HIGHWAY
COMMISSION MEETS

The County Highway Commission
met Thursday instead of Friday as
had been announced, the change be-
ing made it is rumored because
some of the members were reluctant
to start anything on Friday.
Because the commissions of the
members had not arrived at rne last
meeting the commission went thru
the form of another organization, J
S. Stark being again elected perma-
nent chairman. w. A. Stevenson is
named secretary in the act passed by
the legislature.
The commission will hold another
meeting next Friday at which time
an engineer will be selected. A doz-
en- men have put in applications for
the place ana at the meeting Friday
number of the applicants will be
present.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-05-21
RAILROADS BEGIN TASK
OF RELOCATING CARS

Washington, May 20.-The ma
tions railroads Thursday unified
their efforts to relocate many thou
sands of empty cars, as the princi-
pal move in relieving the freight
traffic jams at big terminals.
The job of clearing the lines of
empty equipment is a preliminary
to other far reaching moves co.,
templated by direction OF the iltcr
state commerce commission.
Relocation of empty cars means
the movement of 10000 cars VS..
ward from eastern, territory. 2:ih
$1,000 open top cars eastwa:t 8 -
the western section.
Railroad executives informed
the commission Thursday that the
task of making these relocations
can be completed in 80 days.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-05-21
TONS OF SUGAR COME

Charleston, May 20.-Bringing g.
600 tons of sugar, the steamer De-
catur Bridge arrived today from New
York, docking at the port terminals,
where her valuable and much needed
cargo will be rapidly distributed, a
large part of the consignment going
to interior points in this state and
adjacent territory. Charleston gets
fair share, which will relieve at once
& sugar famine of several weeks du-
ration Seldom has a cargo been more
welcome than the 100000 pounds
of sugar arriving today. In Charles
ton and over this state generally
there has been a greac scarcity Of
granulated sugar for many weeks,
due to the inability of the sugar in
tcrests to ship here either coastwise
or by rail, due to congestion of
1relgnt and the .longshofemens S
strike. Many local merchants have
:un. cut of sugar frequently, and
when they got small supply had to
dole it out to their customers. In the
next few days, as rapidly as distri-
button can be accomplished, condi-
lions in the sugar retailing business
will assume a practically normal
status. The Charleston Shipping
company brought the cargo here and
the ship was consigned to the Car
olina company. She brings about l.
900 tons Of other freight also.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-05-21
ERsKINE COMMENCEMENT

The following is the program OF
the Commencement eercises of Frs
kline College and Erskine Theological
Seminary:
Saturday night, May 29-Graduat-
ing Eercises of Theological Semi
nary. Z
Sabbath Morning, May 3O.-Ser-
mon efore the graduating classes of
Erskine College and Woman's Col
lege by DR.. R. C. Reed.
Sabbath Night, May 30.-Sermon
before the Theological Students by
Dr.. John Robertson.
Monday Night, May 31.-Inter-
Society Celebration and Debate.
Tuesday, June 1, 10:45 A. NJ
Graduating Exercises OF Erskine
Seniors. Anniversary Address by
Gov. R. A. Cooper.
Luncheon, 2 P. M. at College Home
for Erskine Alumni and former stu
dents.
Glass reunions and banquets, $50
F. NJ.
Note-It is requested that reserva-
tions for the Alumni Luncheon be
made at once by writing to any men,
Der of the following committee: Ed
gar Long, L. C. Galloway, E. l..
Eeid.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-05-21
RECOMMEND FOUR AND
HALF MILLION BUDGET

Spartanburg, May 20.-The com
mittee on systematic benefcence and
stewardship of the Southern Presby
terian church, before adjournment
this morning decided to recommend
to the general assembly, which meets
at Charlotte, N. C. today, Il $4,000
600 budget for church benevolences
during 1921 and 1922, the campaign
to begin in January of next year.
The amount will be prorated among
the sixteen southern oynocs. The
committee also adopted ii program of
church activities, providing 1or spe-
cial work to be done during each
month of the year.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-05-21
STOCK DIVIDEND TAX
WINS BY ONE VOTE

Washington, May 20.-A ten per-
cent stock dividend tax retroactive
to last March Is was approved to-
day by the House Ways and Means
Committee as a part of the taxation
scheme. for financing soldier re-
lief legislation.
Its adoption of the tax provision
by margin of vote, precipitated
such a fight in the committee that
favorable report on the bill was de-
layed, with opponents of the stock
tax seeking reconsideration.
The committee, also refused by a
strict party vote ia accept an 80 per-
cent retroactive war profits tax,pro-
posed by the Democratic committee
men.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-05-21
EFFORTS TO AGREE
ON NEW ARMY BILL
CALLED BY
CHAIRMAN WADSWORTH -
PROTEST FROM GOMPERS
CEoMPLICATES PROSPECTS
Cr HARMONIOUS SETTLE
MENT.

Washingtos, May 20-Efforts to
work out an agreement on the army
organization bill which the House
has refused to accept because of it's
National Guard provisions will be
resumed tomorrow by House and
Senate conference. The conference
was called today by Chairman
Wadsworth, of the Senate military
committee, and after the Senate
had refused to recede from its
amendments and ordered the bill
returned to conference.
Prospects of an agreement, how
ever, were further complicated by
a protest of President Gompers, Of
the American Federation of Labor,
to Chairman Wadsworth against
provisions which the labor leader
said would bring about the concen-
tration of industrial workers in
case of any national emergency"
What He Objects To.
The term national emergency"
he said, might be construed as
covering an industrial disturbance.
In the discussion which preceded
nc Senate's refusal to yield on its
amendments, Senators Thomas,
Hemocrat, of Colorado, and Wads-
forth, attacked State adjutants
general because Of their opposition
to the provision Of the Senate bill
permitting Individual States to de-
eide whether their guard should be
federalized.
Senator McKellar, Democrat, Of
Tennessee, defending the National
Guard officers, said their. opposition
was slight compared to other in
fluences brought to bear in draft
ing the measure.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-05-21
WOOD LEADS FIELD
WITH 145 DELEGATES
PRIMARY SYSTEM FAILS TO DE-
VELOP ANY OUTSTANDING
CANDIDATE FOR REPUBLICAN
PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATION.
IHE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
MUST OBTAIN 4e3 VOTES

Chicago, May 20.-Unlnstructed
delegations and the delegates who
will cast their first allot for favor
ite sons" will be in the majority at
the Republican National Convention
opening here June 8.
The primary system, although in
effect in many States, has failed TO
develop any outstanding candidate
for the party's presidsntiai nom!na
tion, for 913 delegates already chos-
en- less than 400 have been instruct
ed, and their vote is divided among
several candidates.
Under the Republican convention
rule, which requires "a majority to
nominate, the successful candidate
must obtain at least 493 votes.
Forty-three States and five districts
and Territories have elNted 913 del
egates. The remaining seventy-one
of the 984 who will sit In the conven-
ton are to be chosen by Oregon,
Texas, Vermont, WashingtopI and
West Virginia.
Major Gen. Leonard Wood is lead
in the field with 145 delegates in
structed for him. The credentials
committee, which meets here May 81
to decide contests and prepare the
temporary roll of the convention, may
make some changes in the list of in
structed delegates, however, as there
are 1O4 contests pending.
Senator Hiram Johnson, of Cali
fornia, has an even 100 instructed
delegates and, Governor Frank o
Lowden of Illinois, seventy-eight.
Senator Warren G. Harding OF Ohio
has thirty-nine votes pledged from
his home State and Judge Pritchard
of North Carolina, seventeen. Sena
tor Miles Poindexter is expected to
get the fourteen vote cast by Wash
ington.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-05-21
LIQUIDATION WAVE
CAUSED BY BANKERS
Standard Railroad and Industrial
Securities Not Hurt by Price
Cutting.

New York, May 20.-The bankers
war on high prices, declared at the
behest of the Federal reserve board,
today brought another wave of liqui-
dation in the securities market.
Primarily induced by tine country
wide stringent credit conditions, this
wave caused many stocks and bonds
10 fall to still lower quotations for
the current movement.
Support of substantial character
was forthc coming, however, and bar
gain hunters also were active in the
more popular issues. AS result,
prices rallied vigorously before the
close Liberty bonds and Victory notes
sharing largely in the recovery.
"a Form Of Hyszer:a.
Prominent bankers anG brokers al
though inclined to refer to the price
cutting movement as "a form of hys-
tcria," nevertheless declared values
of many standard railroads and in
dustrials have in no degree been i'm
paired by the higher rates for money.
They asserted that, OH the contrary,
representative securities have been
placed ON a sounder founoation by
the action of the Federal Reserve
Board and banks acting in conJunc-
ton with that body.
Reports from leading industrial
and commercial centers were again
to the effect that credits were con-
tracing, but as far as could be learn
ed this condition was due I'll great
measure to the railroad blockade
which has tied up vast amounts Of
money.
From every responsible source
came information that basic financial
conditions all over the country offer
no occasion for apprehension. In
TIE words Of leading nnanc1er, the
present movement is largely in the
nature OF a "necessary reauJustment
c. values including commercial and
iustrial inventories"
While Wall street was seeking to
adjust itself to the new credit con-
ditions, the price slashing movement
seemed to be gaining ground among
New York retailers, who continued to
advertise their wares at reductions.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-05-21
NO MORE $25 SHOES
AND $156CLOTHES

Kansas City, Mo-, May 20.-"The
bankers of the country are deter
mined there shall be no more $25
shoes and $3.50 Clothes" Richard S.
Hawes, st. Louis, president of the
American Bankers Association, told
the annual convention of the Mis-
souri, Bankers Association here to-
day. He urged the bankers to refrain
from lending money for speculation
in food and land.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-05-21
BONDS TO BE BOUGHT

Washington, May 2O.-The house
bill authorizing the secretary of the
treasury to purchase $26,O0O,000 ad-
Giticnal of farm land bank bonds
- passed today by the senate.
.'he senate substituted the house
=. ..asure for the Gronna bill which
would authorize purchase of S64,000
000 of bonds. The legislation is de-
signed to aid farmers In borrowing
from the land banks pending decis-
ion by the supreme court on it's con.
stitutionality of the farm loan act.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-05-21
A HOME. TALENT "SHOW"

Mr.. Roscoe, who is an expert in
this line, is rehearsing the young peo-
pie for a home talent "show" in the
opera house June End. This enter
tainment will be given for the bene
Gt of the Civic Club, the money tt
be used for the erection of marb1
in the Circle in front of the Starl
house and for the clubs promises to
the hospital fund.
The entertainment will be in the
nature of a minstrel, a cabaret scene
and other high class numbers. The
fact that Mr. Roscoe will train the
young people assures Abbeville of
an evening of pleasure.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-05-21
PRICE CUTTING
SWEEPS COUNTRY
Merchants in Many Cities Announce
Great Reductions-Breaks In
The Markets.

Chicago, May 20.-The wave OF
price cutting in wearing apparel con-
tinued today to sweep the country,
merchants in many cities and towns
announcing reductions in mems and
women's clothing, shoes, mats and
other articles. While some merchants
said the reduction could not be main
tanned after present stocks were ex-
hausted, others declared the price
cuts were the logical outcome of
breaks in the Western market, a
backward season and large stocks on
hand.
Owners of department stores IN
scores of cities and towns today an
nounced price reductions in mems
and women's apparel ranging from
20 to SO per cent. while in some
places shoes and other articles were
cut.
While the movement, which as
sumed nationwide proportions yester-
day, continued to spread, banking
interests in New York TO-DAY extend
ed their campaign of. dehatlon of
credits and high commodity prices,
carrying out their pledge TO the fed
eral reserve board. Pressure eXerted
by the banks in the wholesale dry
goods and general merchandise dis
tricts was said to be responsible for
the wave of price cutting m the re-
tail trade. -
Banks were reported to have n6ti-
fled importers and dealers IN luxu-
ries, articles Of apparel ana manufac-
turers of socalled non-essentials that
only moderate financial accommo-
dations could be expected now.
The price cuts largely were con-
fined to wearing apparel, but a
spread of the movement 20 other
lines was indicated by the action of
Omaha dentists in reducing the price
of dental work.
In a newspaper advertisement to-
day a Newark clothing concern de-
nounced price cutting as 'an econom
ic mistake" asserting sit is econom1-
cally unsound to sell merchandise to-
day for a price which is less than we
can buy it from makers anywhere.
What the world needs is grea:er pro-
duction not the drastic sacrifice of
retail prices"
Several Milwaukee merchants char
acterized the movement as a Circus
stunt"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-05-21
NOT EXPECTED TO LIVE

Mrs. Elizabeth Shillito, one of the
oldest inhabitants of Abbevil!e,
has been very i'll at the, home of
daughter, Mrs. w. c, Dupre, on
South Main street for the past
week. At the time of going to press
she was not expected to live but a
short while. She has many friends
here who will regret to learn of her
precarious condition.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-05-21
MUST SERVE HIS SENTENCE

Harvey Robinson, negro, convicted
az the last term of court for murder
of Harden Fuller and sentenced to
seven years on the chaingang was
taken to the chaingang friday to
serve his sentence. He had taken an
appeal thru his attorney and was
out on bond, but because he wanted
to pose as a "mean niger" by maxi
ing promiscuous threats his attorney
withdrew his appeal and his bonds
men took down his bond and Har-
vey was forced to the chaingang.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-05-21
PRESBYTERIAN CONTRIBUTIONS
HIGHEST PER CAPITA RECORD

Spartanburg, May 20.-Contribu-
tions to the recent campaign by the
Southern Presbyterian Church fos
funds for church EXTENSION amount
ed to S10.98 per capita, the highest
record ever made by any church, ac-
cording to reports received by the
committee on systematic beneficien-
ces and stewardship, which is meet
ing here.
The committee is formulating
plans for greatly increased work in
missions and other church activities.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-05-21
PADGETT GETS INTO TROUBLE.

Sam Padgett, negro, was arrested
Thursday by Deputy Sheriff, Cam on
warrant charging assault and bat
terry, but when he was arrested a
quantity of liquor was founG in his
home. Padgett was therefore ar
raigned before Magistrate Hollings-
worth on the liquor charge as we'll.
He gave bond for the next term of
court.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-05-21
MISS JUNE ROSCOE

Mrs Roscoe has returned from
Anderson where she went to attend
the music recital of her young
daughter, June Roscoe at Anderson
College. June is only eleven years
old and is musician of rare gift.
She has given recitals in many towns
and people in Abbeville look for
ward to her appearance here,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-05-21
LEBANON CHURCH

The pastor being in Charlotte at
tending the meeting of the Gencr-
al Assembly, there will be no
preaching at Lebanon Church next
Sabbath.
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WELCOME VISITORS.

Mrs. L. w. Perrin and Mrs. Belle
Aston came over from Yorkville
Thursday and are visiting for some
time with Mrs. Gordon White. Mrs.
Perrin has spent the winter in York
vile and friends are glad to have her
home while Mrs. Aston is always a
;;:.,!come visitor.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-05-21
BUYS GREENWOOD PROPERTY.

j. M. Anderson, who will move to
Greenwood September 1st, has pur-
chased home in that city, the prop
erty beir located on Grace Street.
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EXPORTS AND IMPORTS
FELL OFF DURING APRIL

Washington, May 20.-Exports for
April decreased $135,OOO,oOO while
imports fell off s3O,OOO,OOo as COM
pared with the trade figures for
March, it was announced today by
the department of commerce.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-05-21
: COMMERCIAL AVIATION
GROWS RAPIDLY IN FRANCE

Paris, May 20.-Commercial avia-
ton is developing rapidly in France,
according to a statement issued to-
day by the government air naviga-
ton service, covering the activities
of three months of 1920.
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PICNIC.

The picnic fever has broken out
in the school. The seventh grade
spent the day at Calhoun's Mill last
Saturday. The sixth grade will picnic
tomorrow.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-05-21
BUYS HOUSE

Henry Blount has bought the
house on Bowie Street occupied by |
T. S. Calhoun.
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COTTON MARKET.

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The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-01-30

BIG MINSTREL SHOW. Judge
Howells has again scored hit for
the people of Oakley in obtaining
the BARNES MERRY MINSTRELS
for the Opera House on Saturday,
January 80. Barnes Minstrels is
an all white people show with spe-
cial scenery and their own Band and
Orchestra They have twenty peo-
pie in all and they come to Oakley
with the highest recommendation
from Portland, Boise, Seattle, Los
Angeles and other big cities. There
will be big street parade and
band concert Saturday afternoon at
2:30, and band concert in the eve
ming again at 7:15. Reserved seats
will be on sale Monday. January %.
at the Red Cross Pharmacy. Get
yours early. Popular prices (adv)
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-01-30
DUTCH EDITOR SCORES kAlSEF
Believes But Few Outchmen Wou'o
Mourn Over His Surrender.

The Hague-Only one Dutch news
paper, the Amsterdam Teiegraaf' went
beyond approval of the government
actioa in refusing surrender OF ohe
kaiser. and, while heartily approving
Tho stand on national honor. said:
"Sentiment for the former kaiser
here is below zero, and we DeheVe
that an extremely small NUMBER OF
Dutchlsen would have been hurt IL
he had been called to account some
way or other for the terrible respoh-
sibility which rests upon him. Inc
Dntch neople do not feel like standing
as a bulwark about the FORMER Nai'e' ;
and the best part of our government
note is it's total absence of sympathy
for the accused
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wvomino Tract VIII be opened.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS l0.UO
acres of reclaimed land in Wyoming
and Nebraska will be opened to home
stead entry early In March, the recla-
nation service has announced.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-01-30

The health lecture at the opera
hous last Thursday was well attten-
ded and instructive. The lecture
was repeatd the following day for
the benefit of the school children.
Both the Academy and the public
school dismissed to allow the stu
dents to attend.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-01-30
Revolt and Plague At Moscow.

HelsinSfors.- from Dorpnt
say n revolt has broken out In the
red gnrr' son at Moscow, and that the
peoples c0ninlssaries at Moscow have
moved to Tver owing to the spread
Of the plague.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1920-01-30

ke.ancrrr. Wyo.-N A. Collins.
alias II. A. Thompson, wanted In Cna-
dllla. en-. on charge of embezzling
funds of the Commercial bank. OF
which he formerly was cashier was
ar.e sted at opal. near here Saturday.