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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-06-18
LABOR FEDERATION
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AGAINST zGQNPERS'
VETERAN: N. :pREslpENrs AN
z =ERIcAN :FEDER1TloMo Of IA.
BoR- FAILS IN rieHT TO PRE-: g:
VENT ENDORSEMENT OF Gov.
ERNMENT OWNERSHIP Of
RAILWAYS ADoPTED BY
DECISIVE VOTE e;

Montreal, June 1.-THE Ameri-.
can Federation Of Labor's indorse-
ment today Of government owner
ship Of the railroads at its annual
convention was declared by labor
leaders tonight to have been the
first genuine defeat Samuel Gomp-
ers, it's veteran president, has sui.
fered in years. The final vote was
2s,o5sfor government ownership
and $3.50 against.
The. decisive vote, tits !, reported /
prompted the labor. chief ITO state
before the convention late today
that he "was not quite sure he
would be a candidate for reelec-
ton. ~. q. r
Mr.. Gompers fought hari against
the coivention's action, declaring
it was a step toward the "enslaye-
ment of the workers as government
employees" who, he said; had sbeenS.
denied many political and economic
rights under the past administers
tions. He received only mild ova-
ton. .s.'..
The United Mine Workers and the
powerful railroad workers, organi-
cations combined, to bring about
President Gompers' defeat. They
had the support s. of machinists
union and the metal trades organii-I
za.ion, all powerful voting factors. !:
" The carpenters usions and = the
building trade organization stood
Loyalty by. Gompers but were over
whelmed. 3. ~
After the fedefation's action, the.
executive council, whose members
supported Mr.. 'Gompers, is said to
be placed in an embarrassing posi-,
ton. They must now take steps to-
bring about government ownership
which they have opposed or resign
it was stated. ~:
Supporters of Mr.. NGompers de-
clared tonight that they would urge.
him to retain leadership of the
federation and seek reelection for
the seth time. d.. '....' :, I'm. 4.
Despite the protest and desires Of
MIR. Gompers, the convention in,
creased his salary as president from
$4,000 to $4,000 a year.
In making an appeal, to the dele
gates not to give raise, MI. Comp.
ers declared that $4,000 is all
sufficient for man living in the
ordinary modes of life to satisfy
him and his needs" .ri-r
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-06-18
STRANGERS WORK "CON"
GAME ON ABBEVILLE FARMER

Carey Fuller, a colored farmer of
the County is today sadder but wis
er man. Two newly made friends"
touched Carey for his roll Of 5000
Tuesday by means of an old fiimham
game of ancient origin. Not many
weeks>ago a Hodges negro was work
ed identically the same way and the
fact was advertised in all the Coun-
ty papers. We would suggest that
Carey spend the next 81 he gets his
hands on for subscription to The
Press and Banner and be wise to the
ways of the world. ..
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-06-18
JENNER LINKS FINE COTTON

S: j. Link, king of the Press and
Banner block, has some wonderful
ly good prospects for a bumper cot
ton crop on his huge plantation
near the city on the Greenwood
road. The king says his face and
hands are not sunburned and
blistered for nothing and that he
expects TO- sell enough cotton this
fall to put in a whole :. carload of
furniture to supply his increasing
list Of "extortion" cutomers. -.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-06-18
CHICAGO BANKS REFUSE
TO LOAN CRY MONEY

Chicago, June Thames B. For
gan, chairman of the Chicago clear
ing house today notified the city
that a request for a $15,000,0O0
loan had been refused by Chicago
banks and that no more money
would be loaned to the City at this
time.
Refusal of the city to adopt a
3asse5tion by the bankers that inn
provement projects be cutrailed un-
til more opportune time for fl
nancing them, is responsible for the
bankers action, Mr.. Forgan said.
Chicago faces bankruptcy before
the end Of the year, he added.
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APPENDICITIS CLAIMS
ENGINEER E. C. OWEN

Mr.. Ernest G. Owen, a well known
engineer on the Southern Railway,
died in the Whitehead-Stokes sana.
torium, Salisbury, N. c.: early Tues
day morning following an operation
for appendicitis, Mr.. Owen who is a
brother of VIII E. Owen Of this city,
has, been with the Southern Railway
for twenty years, fifteen of which
he served as engineer on the Sails
bury-Spencer yards. He was at his
post until Saturday evening but went
home then suffering dreadfully from
what proved to be appendicitis. An
operation was performed Monday in
an effort to save his life but the dis
ease had already marked him for
death and he passed away early Tues
day morning.
Mr.. Owen was in his fortieth year
and is survived by a widow and two
sons, and the following brothers and
sisters: Charlie and John Owen Of
Spencer, N. c., will E. Owen, of this
city, Mrs. C. M. Thornton of Atlanta,
and Mrs. W. C. Womble of Winston
Salem, N. C.
The deceased was a consistent
member of the first Methodist church
of Salisbury and was one of the most
popular employees of the Southern at
Salisbury. He was familiarly known
to his fellow workers as "Cotton"
and was a most agreeable and soci-
able man.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. E. Owen return
ed yesterday from. Salisbury whence
they had gone Tuesday to attend the
funeral services. -
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-06-18
DEVELOPMENT RALLY
WELL ATTENDED

The mass meeting called for the
organization Of the South Carolina
Development board in Abbeville
County :wasscalled to order at 8 o.
clock this afternoon in the County
cpurt House. by J. M Nickles, in
the absence Of J.. s.. Morse, (: County
chairman. Sttsz Sst} -, - :: -; ::
Approximately ,15o$tof the repre-
sentative men of the different Sec
tions Of the County were present to
hear the talksf'by Major Henry
Tillman, Messrs. Kenneth Baker
and St. John Arhes. Each of these
gentlemen made inspiring addresses
and the large body of listeners
gave them rapt, L. attention. Each
speaker touched ;'on some of the
different missions Of the board and
told of the plans by which every
body "can do. it for South Caro-
lina.' -. ...: IT,
Beginning Monday, June 21, a
membership drive will be made in
every school district in the County
and much success is anticipated
from the interest the representa-.
:tives Of the several districts exhib-
tied at the meeting this afternoon.
From Abbeville the speakers 60
to Due West where a. similar organ
ization meeting will be held at 6 o.
clock this afternoon. -:
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TWO SEAPLANES COLLIDE
IN MID.AIR

Pensacola, Fla, June 1.-Two
seaplanes clashed together in mid
air here today and fell more than
5oe:feet into the gulf. According to
the report: to the naval station, vii
liam B. Livingston, chief electri-
clan, was killed and his body was
not recovered. He was pilot ofan H.
So type plane. The other machine,
No. 9 type, was piloted by Lieu
tenant John Burnsworth, who was
not fatally hurt.
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JOE EVERETT, JR. SICK

Mrs. W. D. Wilson was called to
Spartanburg yesterday by reason of
the illness of little Joseph Everett.
The young man was in Abbeville re-
Gently and returned home with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Everett
only few days ago. He was then in
the best of health, and news of his
sickness is a surprise. Friends in Alb
beville will hope for him and for the
young parents a speedy recovery.
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next few days.

next few days.
A telegram has been received by
President White from the Minter
Homes corporation with Offices in
Greenville, where they. have an i'm
inense contract in the same work that
they would like to make an appoint
ment. However, Mr.. White states
that he is in favor of letting the con-
tract to some big constitution COM
pany which will build substantial and
more permanent homes than those. of
the "ready-to-wear" tyPe so widely
advertised.
The following building lots have
been bought by the corporation: lot
on Lemon St. from ]. A. Smith, two
lots on Orange-St. from R. S. Link,
one lot on Haigler St. from Ernest
McCord, and one lot on Parker ST.
from Robert Cheatham. All of these
lots were sold the corporation very
reasonably in view Of the iobject for
which they are to be used. Everybody
is pulling together to help Abbeville.
One of our prominent merchants
stated few days ago that for the
first time in his remembrance all the
business men of the city were pulling
in the sanie direction-for a better
city. -.--.- ..
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-06-18
MR.. Bolts RETURNS
MUCH RELIEVED IN MIND

The friends of Luther G. Bolts are
congratulating him upon being de-
clared urinfected from the mad-dog
scare he suffered last week. Mr..
Bolts returned yesterday from Col
umbia, where he went to consult
specialists following an examination
of the head of his dog which was
feared to have had hydrophobia, and
states that the doctors told him there
was no cause for worry as he had not
been infected.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-06-18
Joel Morse Confined to Homo

Joel s. Morse, who made an ex-
tensive trip to and in Tennessee re-
turned home Tuesday evening
much the worse for wear and today
is confined to his home by illness.
Mr.. Morse was unable to preside at
the development board organiza-
tion meeting this afternoon all on
account of the fact that of his dis
regard of the advice given him
that moonshine and Tate Springs
water won't mix.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-06-18
HAS SECOND
DEATH FROM PLAGUE

Pensacola, Fla, June 17.-1The
second death from bubonic plague
in this city ocurred today when
Oscar Green, the negro ice wagon
driver, attacked about 10 days ago,
succumbed. No other cases have
been reported to noon today. An
energetic campaign for the eradica-
tion of rats was started today in all
sections of the city.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-06-18
CLAIM THEY CAN MAKE
PULP FROM COTTONSTALK

Petersburg, Va, June 17.-After
experiments lasting over a period
of three months, the Stamscott
comapny, of Hopewell, announced
today that a new process of making
paper pulp from cotton fibre has
been developed and work will be
started Immediately. The company
here has been formed by the Am
erican Cotton company, East st.
Louis Cotton Oil company, and the
Southern Cotton Oil company.
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Allen Robertson Visits Homefolks

Allen Robertson, who is now To-
Gated in Oklahoma City, is spending
his vacation with his sisters, Misses
May and Eugenia Robertson at the
old home on North Main street. Mr..
Robertson came from Oklahoma
City ten days ago, stopping at Lin
vile Falls, N. c., to enjoy a fishing
trip with a party of his friends. In
stead of the usual post : card an
nouncement Of his intention to ar
rive in a few days, Allen :: sent a
huge North Carolina home cured
ham instead. I
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-06-18
.''>T-.-',.
SEEING THE PARK:

Little Miss Margaret Vandiver
and Miss Margaret :: swetenberg
went over to Atlanta Wednesday. to-:
see the sights of the big city. Their
chief object was Grants Park,
where little Margaret showed big
Margaret all the monkeys and ele-
plants to be seen.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-06-18
PICNIC AT MARTINS MILL

A score or more of the deButantes,
sub-debs, and younger Beau Brum-
mels of the city enjoyed a picnic and
dance at Martins Mill last evening
Even the chaperones enjoyed the
3moonless" function.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-06-18
MRS. REESE IN HOSPITAL

Mrs. Bradley Reese is in the city
hospital at Anderson where yester-
day she underwent a slight opera
lion. Her condition today is quite
fayorable, the operation being a
complete success. Mr.. Reese is ex-
pected to return from Anderson
this evening.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-06-18
WILSON WELCOMES.
REPUBLICAN STAND
WOODROW WILSON HAS FULL.
EST CONFIDENCE IN DEM
( ocRArlc CONVENTION AND
-.
SAYS LEAGUE OF. NATIONS
SURE TO MEET TEST-BE.
LIEVE DELEGATES ARE GLAD
TO co BEFORE PEOPLE.

New York, June 17.-President
Wilson, in a special interview given
to:the New York World, to be pub
lished tomorrow morning, said ne
ws Extremely confident that the
Democratic convention at San
francisco will welcome the accept
aMe by the Republican party to
mike the league of nations the is
sue in this campaign
aI am even more confident" the
president said, "that such referen-
dunn will confirm my faith that the
American people desire it above
anything else that political party
now may provide, and that they
will condemn the Republican policy
of denying them the consummation
of their hopes. No one will recon-
mend a referendum on that issue
more than l."
81 suppose should feel flattered"
he said over being made the issue of
the presidential campaign by the
Republican party. But even the ef-
fort of the platform makers at
Chicago to confer the distinction on
being not only burning, but liv-
ing issue by camouflaging ad obse-
curing the real issues will not de-
ceive the people.
s'The processes by which the Chi
eago platform was accomplished
seemed to me to have been essen
tally and scientifically Prussian in
inspiration and method. Instead of
quoting Washington and Lincoln,
the Republican platform should
have quoted Bismarck and Bern
hardi, because the Republican atti-
tude regarding the supreme issue
that can not be abandoned or disre-
garded strongly suggests the arbi-
trary influence that dictated, the
doctrines of those two eminent per-
sons. Every charge directed against
me and my administration is OBJ
viously designed to becloud and
negative the paramount issue con-
fronting the people of America, to
>befog their sense of responsibility
and make violation of, the obliga-
tion they have assumed to be of
small consequence. I sincerely be-
lieve that the attempt of the Re-
publican party to win the sanction
Of the American people for it's at
tempted evasion of these lobliga-
tions will be decisively rebuked.
With one thing I am fully salts
fieS-that is that the Republican
party in It's platform has joined me
in the suggestion I made in my let
ter to the guests at the Jackson Day
dinner in Washington in January
last.
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che who is your fatterer cannot be
your friend"
1t is one of the leading sins of the
last days and a prominent character
istic of the apostates.
The coming man of sin will use flat
teries and by it he will obtain the
kingdom. We may indulge in it to our
hearts content now, but the Lord will
deal with it by and by, for "He shall
cut off all flattering lips, and the
tongue that speaketh prouh things"
1t is positively forbidden by the bible.
1t Is satan's most subtle poison. The
Poison Pen" is phrase that is heard
today in the world. By it is meant
the pen which spreads false reports.
The fiattering pen is worse bv far.
The world which lies in the wicked
one loves fiattery, seeks it and enjoys
it. But he who walks in the Spirit.
hates and despises all fatterers and
turns from them with disgust. 1t is
unworthy Christian to use flattery.
Did you ever know of flattery word
falling from the lips of the Master or
His apostles? Paul would not use
them, but if occasion required, he
would speak the truth in love, no mat
ter how deep it cut. That is the part
of true friend. If you want to do
harm to true steward of God, flatter
him, praise him to his face. A bit of
commentator or word of approval, or
some encouragement will do good, but
f1attery is despicable. 1t will destroy
his usefulness, for his success depends
on his humility, but fattery fosters
pride and pride goeth before de-
struction and naughty spirit before
a fall" Make him feel he is a great
man and he is soon pulled up, then
the spirit is grieved, and the mans
power is gone. Some men with a
bright future before them have gone
down before the lips of fattery.
But the spirit of Boosting in men is
in the air. 1t is one of the features of
the Laodicean days. Think of this.
my friend, and if you have fallen into
the habit, break it at once. Cease to
use fiattering words. Walk in the way
of humility and confident dependence
on Him who alone can save us from
pride and self-exaltation.
He who is your fiatterer is not
your friend" He is an enemy-a
wolf in sleeps clothing. "If we did
not fatter ourselves no body else
would" Flatterers, like flies about
fruit In summer, poster the prosper
Gus, but adversely drives them away.
That shows his character. JOANNES
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FLATTERY.

1t is quite common to indulge in flat
terry II we want to make good i'm
preston on another, or if we feel we
need to make amends for some unjust
or untruthful saying, we are apt to
meet with smiles and ply them with
fattery. And most people succumb to
it, thought it is mean and contemp-
tlble practice, a positive sin. 1t is
quite prominent in the Bible. It is
the resort of corrupt and deceitful
heart. The wicked flatter with their
lips" 1t is a form of lying. "They
Halter him with their mouth and they
lied unto him with their tongues"
Solomon has a good deal to say
about it, and doubtless he knew from
experience what it meant. But flat
terry foils the f1atterer as we'll as the
flattered
Good Mr.. Flavel used to say to
Christians: Chou earliest the gun
powder of pride about thee. Desire
those who carry the fire of fattery
to keep their distance. 1t is a dan
gerous crisis when proud heart
meets with fiattering lips"
It is the weapon of an enemy and
IN fact it is cowardly to use it.
An old adage which says, "He who
fattereth, bespattereth." We are re-
ally disgraced by fiattery, rather than
honored by it, for it is simply false
praise. Judicious persons think all
the less of us because of the ill-iudged
praises of our silly friends. The
world always takes discount from
friendly opinions, and sometimes this
reduces man below his real value.
Enemies fiatter with the tongue;
they make sooth their speech. This
is the testimony of the Psalmist.
tbs an old maxim of the schools
"That flattery is the food of fools:
And who so likes such airy meat
VIII soon have nothing else to eat"
Solomon said, "a man that fiatter-
eth his neighbor spreadeth net for
his feet" This is so, for fiattery feeds
our pride and generally produces that
pride and self-exaltation which in
sures the dealings of God in His chill
dren.
1t defeats itself, for it's vile char
acter will sooner or later appear in it's
true light.
He that rebuketh a man after
wards shall find more favor than he
that fiattereth with his tongue" The
warning of the wise man was "meddle
not with him that f1attereth with his
lips"
Because we fatter ourselves in our
own eyes, we try to f1atter God. But
the fiatterer shall be cut off, because
flattering. mouth worketh ruin, for
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Make believe each lonely hour
Is peace and quiet sent,
And when cruel words are spoken
Make believe they were not meant.
Make believe for make-believing
Hides the grief and dulls the pain
Brings to other lives their gladness
And to yours new hope again.
Just at the dawning of last Sunday
morning good Mr.. Stork tapped his
downy wings over this village and de-
parted, leaving JOY in the home of Mr..
and Mrs. E. S. Brenneman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hervey Bittner, of
Oakland, paid brief visit to relatives
in this section one day last week.
Mr.. Samuel H. Bowser. of Coolville.
Ohio, was called to his old home here
last week by the serious illness of his
aged mother.
Mr.. B. Harrison Wiley, who spent
the winter in Akron, Ohio, returned to
his home here recently and will remain
for the summer
Mr.. John Hetrick and family, of
Accident, spent Sunday in this village
with friends.
Mr.. Grover Wiley, who resided for
some time at Beachley, Pa, has NOV
ed with his family to his fathers farm
near here
County Agent fowler, of Oakland.
was an agreeable caller among Us one
day last week.
Mr.. Charles H. Buckle and family,
of Jennings, were calling on relatives
here on Sunday.
Mr.. j. F. Bittinger and family, of
Hagerstown, Md, spent last week at
the home of Mrs. Bittinger's parents
near here.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

This is to give notice that the subscriber
nath obtained from the Orphans Court, of
Jarrett county, Maryland, Letters of Adj
m1nistration on the estate OF
WILLIAM II. BITTNER
late of Garrett county. Maryland dacessed
All persons having claims against the de-
ceased are hereby warned to exhibit the
same. with the vouchers thereof duly au-
thentlcated: to the subscriber. on or before the
l5th Gay OF October, 1920, they may other
wise by law be excluded from all benefit of
tne SAID estate. All persons knowing them
selves Indebted to said estate are requested
to make immediate payment
April, 1920.
II. L. BTTTNER,
Administrator,
Oak land, Md.
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NORTH GLADE

Sowing oats and planting potatoes
is the order of the day among our
farmers.
Mr.. A. B. Mason had sale of his
personal property one day last week
and is going to leave this community.
Mr.. Jackson Rhodes, of Chicago, is
here on a visit to relatives.
Mrs. William Lawton, of Oakland,
and her sister, Mrs. Lowery. have
been visiting their parents here.
Rev. Smearman, of Swanton, deliv-
cred a sermon to the congregation at
this place Sunday evening. This SER
vice was very much appreciated.
The North Glade school gave a
splendid entertainment on Saturday
evening. A large crowd was present
which enjoyed the exercises very
much.
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ROAD PETITION.

Notice is hereby given that thirty days after
the FIRST publication hereof application will be
made to the Board of County Commissioners
OF Garrett County, Nd, for the appointment
OF viewers to view and locate a proposed new
public county road in Election District No.
One beginning for the same at the top of the
hill at Green Glade school house. on hte Glen
dale road, and running thence through the
lands of Laura E. Green. E. J. Shank H. L.
Lee, T. A. McRobe and Annie Lee to intersect
the Deer Park road top of the hill at
Mrs. E. Wagner's mail box, distance of about
one mile.
T. A. McROBIE,
E. j. SHANK,
H. R. SHANK and others,
Pub. LIST time Apl. %. Petitioners.
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EXAMINERS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given, that the undersigned
appointed by the County Commissioners of
Garrett county, to view the lands through
which the road known as the Red Hill road,
is to be changed, said change to- begin at the
corner of w. D. Broadwaters fence, running
thence through the lands of Dimeling & Bloom
and W. D. Broadwater to intersect the old
road at or near the corner of John T. Miller's
fence distance of about 10 mile, and ex-
anime whether the said Red Hill road should
be changed, will meet on the LIST day of May
1920, for such purpose, and to determine
whether the public convenience requires the
said relocation of the said Red Hill road, and
If so to locate the same and perform their
duty in the premises.
C. J. OTTO
P. H. YOST.
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MILAN
IMPORTED FROM BELGIUM.

The 10 year old registered Belgian
Horse is ready for the season of
1920 at my farm near the State road
at Gortner, where he will remain un-
til further notice is given. Milan is
dark Chestnut Sorrel.
viii be in Oakland every Saturday.
From May oath to May 18th at the
farm of F. o. Glotfelty at McHenry.
TERMS $1,000 to insure, money
due when mare is known to be in foai.
If colt fails to live days, service
without charge next year. Will not be
responsible for accidents, but the best
of care will be taken to avoid same.
WILLIAM G. WEIGH,
lift. Owner and Keeper.