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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-08-16
CANDIDATES FIGHT AT
YORK MEETING
Fines Paid By Harvey and Mauldin.
Who Exchange Blows

York, Aug. ia personal en-
counter between Wilson G. Harvey
anil Oscar K. Mauldin, candidates
for lieutenant governor, enlivened
what would have otherwise been a
listless state campaign meeting
here today.
The unpleasantness occurred dur
ing the speech of Mr.. Harvey, the
bone of conention being the con-
tents of letter written by him to a
Greenville man for information
concerning Mr.. Mauldin's political
record with especial reference to
the latter's position on the million
dollar bond issue for roads in
Greenville couny. Mr.. Mauldin, the
preceding speaker, had referred to
the letter in explaining his stand on
the bond issue which measure he
claimed to have advocated but had
not favored putting it on the people
by action of the legislative delega-
ton without the approval of the
citizens at the polls. He said Mr..
Harvey's letter had been written to
a personal and political enemy of
the speaker and intimated that in
formation other than that concern
ing his political record had been
sought.
Mr.. Harvey said that Mr.. Mauldin
had claimed great credit for his
part in bringing about the bond is
sue for roads, but that from infor-
nation obtained from a Green
vile man it appeared that Mr..
Mauldin arose and asked that Mr..
Harvey produce and read the letter
of inquiry to the Greenville man,
referred to as Mr.. Norwood, with
the reply thereto. Mr.. Harvey de-
clined to comply with this request
tating that the letters were conf
Dental. Mr.. Mauldin then pressed
him for particulars concerning the
inquiries, appearing dissatisfied
with these explanations.
n. @Sx7sy - I'D: i assure
you on my word of honor that moth
ing was said in either letter about
anything other than your political
record"
81 don't believe it," replied Mr..
Mauldin.
"If you mean to insinuate or in
innate that l have inquired any
thing about you personally, you are
a liar," was Mr.. Harvey's retort.
Following these utterances, Mr..
Mauldin advanced on Mr.. Harvey
and a number of blows were struck
before the combatants could be
separated by Sheriff Quinn and
others. No injuries of any conse-
quence were suffered by either of
the belliberents. Each paid a fine Of
$40 to the town for breach of the
peace.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-08-16
PONZI BANK CLOSED,
HE'S AN EX-CONVICT
Hanover Trust Co., and Polish In.
dustrial Association Closed BY
Govt Offieers.-Ponzi
In Jail

Boston, Aug, 11.-Sensation fol
lowed sensation in the Ponzi case to-
day. Charles Ponzi, who recently
jumped into notorietay as specula-
tor financier, admitted that he was
the Charles Ponzi who served terms
of Imprisonment in Montreal and At
.an.a some years ago.
At the moment that he was making
Il formal confession of his past, the
Hanover Trust company, in which
pcnzi was a director, was closed by
Bank Commissioner Joseph C. Allen.
Mr.. Allen declared that the reports of
his agents indicated that the bank
was doing business in an unsafe
manner. Ponzi resigned from the di-
rectorate of the bank this afternoon.
The admission of POM. and the
closing of the trust company were
quickly associated in the minds of
hundreds who had given their money
to PCnzi for investment and who had
been waiting anXiously in the down.
town streets for developments that
had been hourly expected. = crowd
soon gathered in front of the Han
over Trust company and presented
the street was filled almost to the ex-
cluSion of traffic.
Ponzi, who organized the Securi-
ties Exchange company, and took in
millions for investment from thou
sands of clients, said in his statement
Today that he took the blame for an
other person in Montreal. He also
insisted that ne was still solvent and
could pay all notes now outstand-
.!ig against him.
Boston, Aug. 15.-Assurances
that no further bank closings are
likely as a result of the collapse Of
the financial operations of Charles
Ponzi, was given tonight by Joseph
c. Allen, state bank commissioner.
'In response to repeated in
quiries," the commissioner said, 81
again state the Hanover Trust COM
pany and the Polish Industrial asso-
citation are the only banking Institu-
tions in New England known to be
in any way way affected by the
Ponzi failure"
No bondsmen were forthcoming
today for Ponzi or for three off,
GERS of the old colony Foreign Ex-
change company, the 100 per cent.
in a month concern, who were ar
rested yesterday.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-08-16

Ms. w. NJ. Barnwell entertained
We = delightfully."- at bridge Saturday
afternoon in honor of her sister,
Ms. r. E. Caldwell, of Hartsville.
here were three cables OF players
a.: = at the close of the afternoon Z
de..,.ous salad course was served.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-08-16

Mrs. Eugene Beard, who has beer
visiting Mrs. C. E. Peele was joined
yesterday by Mr.. Beard and they
have gone to Hendersonville to
spend sometime.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-08-16
AT THE BATTERY PARK

Col. and Mrs. W. D. Barksdale left
today in their car for Ashevil!e
where they will spend two weeks at
the Battery Park and enjoy the
mountain scenery and cool atmos-
phere.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-08-16

Miss Alice Hornsby of Newberry
spent the weekend in the city with
Rev. and Mrs. C. E. Peele.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-08-16
BIRTH NOTICE

Born in Abbeville, S. c., August
18th, 1920, to Mr.. and Mrs. D. H
Hill, daughter, Mary Helen.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-10-29
SPECIAL IN UNDERWEAR

Ladies' union suits in good winter
weight, regular sizes 80: 75c
Heavy heeced ladies' union suits IN
all styles, high neck, low neck, long
sleeves, short sleeves and sleeveless.
The regular sizes for SIPS
Extra sizes ,.,c.7..,. $l.oU
The underwear mentioned above is
not our ssMerode" line. This is one
item that has not as yet been re-
duced in price.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-10-29
BLANKETS

A good wool finished blanket in
both gray and tan at II. $3.55
Extra large size in gray or tan wool
finished blanket at $4.55
Plaid blankets in a wide range OF
colors. as near to a wool blanket as
it is possible to get for $5.35
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-10-29
In Prices:
Most steadily declining price, and honestly
eve that the reached especially goods

We believe our customers will appreciate this move and
will take immediate advantage Of this opportunity to buy
the best goods every line at prices that within
son. s,gpEgEnT 90.
This not sale in the that will be for day
week. This cut the bone will remain the price unless the
manufacturers change their prices either down. In that
case our prices will be changedalsoo
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-10-29
WONDERFUL COAT VALUES

To meet an insistent demand for
good coats at popular prices, we will
put on sale splendid assortment of
all. wool high grade ladies coats
at $3.50, SIS, $3.50, $40, $3.50
These are not cheap shoddy coats.
They are all made by high class
manufacturers This sale on coats
at this season is, as you know, very
unusual, but we are trying to meet
present conditions in every possible
manner.
IF you want good coat and don't
care to pay more than the prices
mentioned above, be sure to see the
line and compare it with what
others are offering.
Special prices on higher grades also.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-10-29

SILK MESsALINE AND TAFFETA-
All those best messaline and taffeta
silks that sold for $3.50 few
almonths1ago are now .....l.,.s. $Z.Z5
Everything in the silk department is
very much reduced in price.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-10-29
PERCALES-

PERCALES-
We carry only the best grades OF
percale- kind that is absolutely
fast color. These sold until re-
Gently for SOC per yard; our price
now is =. s.:... ~ - z77c
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-10-29

The goods offer at reductions represent loss to us
of several thousand dollars but only what expect
ed The very high prices which goods held could not
be maintained indefinitely. 4
We have obtained the price lists from the mills on the
items we quote below and prices based todays
quotations regardless of what paid for the goods
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-10-29
OUTING FLANNEL

The very best quality outing flannel
that cost US as high as 42c at whole
sale, will be offered at. (. 29c
Daisy Cloth Outing Flannel in pink,
blue and white, sold for SOC, our
price now :, =. 32zc
Arizona republican., 1920-10-17
GRANTS WHEELER OF PRIMARY VOTES
Judge Issues Order In Con-
 test Case-Ross Files His
 Answer, Denying Allega- tion In Wheeler Complaint

An order allowing the inspection of the ballots cast at the primary election September 2 was granted yesterday by Judge Stanford to Charles DeSales Wheeler after a hearing on the mo- .tion for the order. Wheeler recently filed a contest of the votes cast for the Democratic nomination for tho office of secretary of state against Harry S. Itoes. the successful candidate and asked that he be permitted to inspect thc ballots for the purpose of preparing his suit. Bond for the inspection was fixed at $500 by Judge Stanford with dhe condition that it be increased as fho' costs of the inspection increased. The motion for tho order for inspection was presented by F. c. Struckmeyer without tho appearance of the defen- *uant in court. although notice had shcen served that the order would be asked for yesterday.
 Later in the day. Ross. through his Rttorneys. George Purdy Bullard and J.eon Jacobs. filed a demurrer and nnswer to the contest suit of Wheeler. 'rhe demurrer alleged that the court had no jurisdiction of the subject of the action and asked that the suit be Dismissed because the petition does not ttate fact sufficient for cause of action. In the answer Ross denies the Allegation. on which Wheeler bases his
Arizona republican., 1920-10-17

suit and declares that a count of the votes will show that he received the highest number of votes for the office and not Wheeler, as the latter alleges In his contest.
 Ross denies that in any of the pre- cincts in any of the counties of the state all the votes cast for Wheeler were not counted and denies that Wheeler did receive more votes than were certified 10 by the election boards in the precincts. Ross alleges that m each and every precinct in the state persons were permitted to vote and their votes counted for Wheeler with out the voters being registered voters in the precincts in which they voted Ross also alleges that in many of the precincts in the state many of the votes cast for him were not counted and declares that he received more votes for the office of secretary eof tho state in each and every county thar were certified to by the election of ficers in many of the precincts.
 Ross denies that votes were cast foi Wheeler and counted for him. a' Wheeler alleges in his contest but de. clares on the contrary that many vote: cast for him were counted for Wheeler | He also denies that in many of th' | precincts the election officers certi | fled to more votes for him than wer' | cast in- the precinct, but declares oi | the contrary that more votes wer actually counted for Wheeler in man of the precincts than were cast for him
 He denies that the boards of super visors in Navajo. Apache. Graham Yavapai and Yuma counties committe' many errors in canvasing the returns as alleged by Wheeler. Ross declare that the boards of supervisors did no accredit a larger number of votes t him than were returned by the cleo ton boards of the precincts. He denie that if the votes cast for both candi dates had been correctly counte Wheeler would have received the high est number but alleges on the con trary that if a real count be had an all the votes counted, he would sti' receive the highest number of vote for the office. and would still be de clared as having received the demo
 cratic nomination for the office c secretary of state.
 Ross asks that Wheeler take nothin \ by his contest. and asks that he, Ros: be declared by the court as having re ceived the highest number of votes l the primary.
Arizona republican., 1920-10-17
BIGGEST CROWD EVER IN '. M. |. \. STADIUM
 HEARS ]. ADAM BEDE

Only a rough guess could be made at the number of persons who assembled at the Y. M. c. A. stadium last night to hear J. Adam Bede of Minnesota the foremost platform humorist in America and one of the most convinc- ing of political orators. But it is cer- tain that it was by far the largest au- dience ever collected within that en- closure in recent years.
 The meeting was called 10 order by Frank R. Stewart a little before s o'clock and he named Judge Frank O. Smith as chairman of the meeting. Tn brief and happy address Judge Smith introduced Mir. Bede. who for the next hour and a half held his audience so closely that after the first hour. when he offered an apology and voiced fear that he was wearisome. he was inter rupted by cries of GO on. Go on!" Mir. Bede assured the Democrats. if
 any were in the audience, if they had come to hear themselves abused. they might as we'll leave and give their seats to ladies. He had long ago 1 learned that it was hard enough to be | a Democrat without being abused for | it. Nor would he abuse the Demo cratic party The Democratic party was not responsible for anything that | had happened within the last fouT years. It had not been in power. Mir Wilson had been in power, and tho speaker would not blame the party for anything he had done. The speaker said that his purpose was to consider with the audience how the 10000, ,00t people of the United States could besi 1 get along together and get the mos happiness out of our civilization.
 Two great parties are necessary tC our form of government, said tho speaker Thus the Democratic party is needed: if it were destroyed another party would rise up to take it's place
Arizona republican., 1920-10-17

would be one of the best ever and if the number of hunters out can make it so the season is already big one.
 While number of Phoenicians and residents of other valley towns were out after quail yesterday and Friday, today will be the really big opening day of the duck and quail season. Far from being a day of rest, it will be a day of strenuous activity for as many local Nimrods as can get guns and find opportunity to use them. No one ventured yesterday~to guess just how many Phoenix nnen-and women, too would go hunting today, but everyoody agreed thereI be a veritable mob of
 people out for some shooting.
 Shotguns were at distinct pre-
 mium yesterday and local sporting goods stores that rent them out re- ported demand that could not be
Arizona republican., 1920-10-17
LOCAL N|MRODS TO BE OUT IN FORCE
 AFTER GAME TO-DAY

With the quail season opening Fri day and the duck season yesterday not to mention the deer, turkey and whitewing seasons still being open today will witness scores of hunters scouringthe valley in search of game. Local sportsmen declared yesterday they thought the season just opening
Arizona republican., 1920-10-17

There should be one party in power and another almost in; one party should rule the other. should watch 1t rule and, said the speaker, he had long believed that the Democrats were the best watchers.
 The address was constantly light ened by humorous anecdate or allu- sion, but never purely for the pur- pose of entertaining the audience, but always to illustrate some point.
 A considerable part of the speech was given to the speakers opposition to the league of nations. There was too much to do at home to restore our civilization now to undertake the re- generation of the world. And it was important that what was to be done was to be done right, as it would be done under the administration which would come into power on March { next.
 The wild extravaganza and the op- portunities for graft that were afford ed by the administration during the war engaged the attention of the speaker. He also declined to rejoice over the armistice. This country. he said, had got into tho war too late and got out of it too soon. The victory should have been pursued to Berlir and the surrender Of the Germans should have been made unconditional and not on the condition of the -four teen points," all of which had beer scrapped in the Versailles treaty, giv' | ing to the Germans the opportunity tt complain that they had not been fairl. dealt with.
 Speaking of the functions of the tY,
 parties, Mir. Bede said that occasioni
 arose in which there was necessity O
 -purification. If either party be
 came corrupt or careless it was pu
 out of power and was thus put int,
 the way of reform. One did not nee essarily abandon his party because nov
 and then he chose to chastise it for it
 own good. He believed that the Demo crats of Arizona would do we'll to d.
 as the Republicans of the nation ha frequently done: Put their party int retirement for it's own good.
Arizona republican., 1920-10-17

filled. The last few days, too, have witnessed a rush for hunting licenses and countless dollars have been spent for ammunition and various items of hunting equipment.
 How duck hunters will fare today was a matter of conjecture last night | though experts agreed there would be plenty of game for the Nimrods who could find it. Quail are reported plen
 tiful in many parts of the valley.
Arizona republican., 1920-10-17

Uncle Sam is giving his army re- cruits a regular education in camp. Triggernometry is one of the studies. s Plants with white blossoms have a larger proportion of fragrant species than any others.
Arizona republican., 1920-10-17

The new searchlight. developed by the United States army engineers, is a CO., inch light of the "dishpan" type and weighs TOO pounds
Arizona republican., 1920-10-17

Up to Jan. 1. 1919. Germany had 47.- 637 airplanes in war. Records show that 1,072,e57 bombs were dropped by these machines.
Arizona republican., 1920-10-17

William K. Vanderbiit's butler can now have butler of his own. William willed him $150,000.
Arizona republican., 1920-10-17
A living model

Will demonstrate these wonderful furs in our Adams Street Windows each eve ming this week from 7 to 9 p. m.
Arizona republican., 1920-10-17
ANNOUNCING A Special Sale
 For One Week Only
 Of Reliable FurS.

An assortment of fine but popu- lar priced furs, eXcelling any collec- tion ever brought to Phoenix, will : go on sale Monday at prices below sale prices of 1914.
 Asmall deposit will hold any fur until Xmas.
 The Fur Department will be open evenings all this week, from ' to 9 o'clock.
 These splendid Fur values are just an illustration of the new low prices throughout this shop.
Arizona republican., 1920-10-17

sa4 zATIzOna NaIIonaI Bank
The Little River news., 1920-12-08
Tries to Make Escape from
 Local Officials, but Failed

Chas Bell, who was captured a few months ago, after burglarizing the J. F. Mills jewelry store in this city, tried to make his escape Monday night, and barefooted. Bell was shot through the leg when captured at Texarkana by officers, and was later removed 10 the jail here, and was operated upon, and the leg is healing nicely, however, he is unable to walk up it. Since the operation Bell has been kept in room 1 in the court house, and nim being in the condition hewasthere was no thought of him trying to escape. But Monday night Sheric Bob Pierce head window being being raised in the mans room and got suspicious, and placed himself under the window 10 see what was happening. Pretty soon Bob says he say 8 long white object fall from the window near him, which reminded him of a ghost, but was found to be the mans bedding tied together, and then pretty soon here comes the man sliding gently down the rope of blankets. He was quite sur ,prised to be greeted by the sheriff, but calmly took his medicine. Bell had made a crutch from a piece of plank
 by burning in to fit his knee, and was attempting to make his getaway with that crude stick and wish out a shoe on his good foot. Sheriff Pierce plac- ed him in cell for 'sare keeping
 since his leg seems to be getting on so well.
The Little River news., 1920-12-08
Gets S37,OOO Damages
 from K. C. s. Railroad

Attorney Stevens and his client, Nick Lenin, of Pittsburg, Kansas, were in Ashdown Friday, and made settle ment with the Kansas City Southern, whereby the railroad paid to MT. Len in over $37,O0O for personal damages.
 This case was tried in Little River circuit court and attracted wide at tention. Lenin was injured while working on train for the K. C S., and was awarded $53.00O damages. The Arkansas Supreme court cut down the amount to $35,OOO, and then it was appealed to the United States Supreme Court and the decision was upheld, giving Lelin $35, 5000 with interest from date of verdict, which amounted in all to something over $37,0O0.
 MT. Lenin, who was in very critical condition at that time, is said to have improved, but will no doubt never re- cover his health, and is now a physi- cal@wreck.
The Little River news., 1920-12-08
PLAN BIG POULTRY. SHOW
Much Money in Prizes Will Be Offered In Polk County.

Mena, Dec. 6.-Prizes aggregating $500 will be offered winning fanciers who show fine poultry at the district poultry show here December 13 to 15. Thirty different breeds will De shown. The show is expected to be the largest ever held in southwestern Arkansas. J. J. Buell. of the Monti- cello Agricultural School will act as judge and E. D. Ellsworth of Mena has been named as superintendent. Entries have already been made from breeders in Polk, Sevier, Pike and other counties in the dislrics.
The Little River news., 1920-12-08
WOULD STOP TRADING
Senator Capper Hopes to Eliminate
 Dealing in Futures.

Washington, Dec. 4-Senator Cap per of Kansas today made public his proposed bill to stop gambling in /, foodstnffs and cotton
 A tax of ten per cen,, designed to ! be prohibitive, on future trading in grain and cotton, except by actual owners or limited class of traders under federal license, is the basic fea- ture of the bill. tf t5
 Ten ten percent tax would apply to options and the measure would af- feet grain products as we'll as raw grain. te
 "The bill will stop gambling in wheat, corn, cotton and other farm products said Senator Gapper. fHIt will eliminate the wheat pit and the blackboard. 1t will put out of business thousands of wirer houses and bucket shops by making it impossible for gamblers and speculators to deal on boards of trade. Sait ; ~@
 The billSIldertakes ito preserve the legitimate hedge, but cuts out all the gambling and manipulatiOns." 1ee
 Farmers dealers and manufacturers buying or selling grain Gor cotton for actual delivery would not be restrict ed by the proposed law, Senator Cap |per said. M 4 tE r-,