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

its home for the feeble minded, but
that the Clinton people have the
right spirit in them will strike you
right off the bat as you step off the
Seaboard or the C. N. & l.. if fast
riding makes you dizzy.
Firstly, the Clinton people hearing
of the wonderful improvement taking
place in Abbeville's beautiful streets
have gone and done likewise and
now the square and principal streets
are being given the same treatment
ours have just received under the
skilful hands of the Southern Paving
Co.
Secondly, the working man has a
chance to live out mis- three score
wears and ten in Clinton. All places
of business with the exception Of
the drug stores, restaurants, and
places of amusement lock both front
and back doors at 5 o'clock. This
gives the clerks and proprietors three
hours of perfectly good daylight to
be with their families or to work
their gardens or do whatever they
please. The boss is not paying them
for these three hours and they use
them as they see fit.
Thirdly and lastly, the chautauqua
was in full blast both afternoon and
evening, and the big brown tent was
crowded at both performances. This,
we were told, was the situation dur
ing the seven days stay in Clinton.
The attractions were of the highest
order and the guarantee raised by
the business men of Clinton previous
to the arrival of the chautauqua was
$4,000. The recent census gives
Clinton few less than 1000 people,
less than Abbeville's population will
be, yet a chautauqua would go
stranded in Abbeville the first day.
A musical comedy however, can get
as many people here at higher ad-
mission price than the same company
could get on Broadway.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-05-21
cLINTON-coMING CITY.

Recently we paid business visit
to Clinton, the Blue Stocking or un-
town two miles from Dover
Junction. People may take their bon
nots about the town, throw off on
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-05-21

run along undisturbed it must re-
turn to every workman who contri-
butes to its output an adequate liv-,
ing-hire worthy of his laDor-andi
he will furnish arguments of his own
for staying on the job.
We would recommend to all such
employers as find these classes of dis
turbing elements in their plants the
Hatch plan which has proven so sue
cessful both at Abbeville and at,
Wappingers Falls, N. Y, where Mr..
Hatch operates a bleachery.
Industrial Democracy at Abbeviile
and Wappingers Falls.
In a recent issue of the Literary
Digest there appears the summary of
an article on "Industrial Democracy"
by Ray Stannard Baker, of Standard
oil fame, who is now writing for the
New York Evening Post. The writer
refers to the fact that "Industriai
Democracy" was first tried out at
the Abbeville Cotton Mill upon the
suggestion of Mr.. Hatch one of the
Northern owners. The fact that I'm
dustrial Democracy" has proven
such a power for good to the en-
ployees and increased efficiency for
the employers prophecies that ere
long such an economic revolution, it
NAV be called, will be adopted by
numberless manufacturing concerns.
Mr.. Baker, however, made a mis-
take, we think, in not coming to Abb
beville for material Tor his write-up
of industrial Democracy" as he
states himself that the system was
first introduced in our cotton mill,
but instead devotes the whole of the
article to Wappingers Falls.
Mr.. Hatch is likewise an owner OF
the bleachery and cotton-print works
at Wappingers Falls, town lying
back from the Hudson River, a few
miles below Poughkeepsie, N. Y. In
the summer of 1918, young minis
ter named James Myers went to
Wappingers Falls. He was sent by
Mr.. Hatch to see what could be done
to change the conditions. When the
new company had taken the property
it had been much run down pnysic-
ally; they had built it up, got it on
a profitable basis, and they wanted
now to attack the problem of new
relationship with the personnel.
A meeting Of the five hundred op-
eratives was called and the new rep
resentative plan was explained to
them, and they elected by secret bal
lot six representatives (afterward
eleven) from the various depart
ments. These were organized into a
board of operatives and the young
minister was chosen executive Sec
retary, his salary being paid'by the
company. 1t is to his enthusiasm, Wis
len, and organizing ability that the
plan ewes much of its success.
Here in Abbeville, the very success
full operation Of the same plan, now
working so admirably for both the
stockholders and operatives, is due
largely to the same qualities of J, F.,
Barnwell, the manager Of the mill,
and of Mr.. Langley, the efficient
superintendent. .-@ 60 -I- J.
This system of industrial Democ-'
racy" treats the employee not as a
means to an end, but as an end in
himself. As it began to show indica-
tions of success and permanency, the
board of operatives, or selectmen, as
they are called in Abbeville, coming
into contact with the deeper prob,
lens of the mill itself-wages, hours
and real domestic control-saw that
it's power must be enlarged, and in
Mo-, 1910 ocEod for m Ora mower.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-05-21
The Rosenberg Merc. Co.
ABBEVlLLE, S. G.
DEPARTMENT STORES
FOUR MANY
STORES DEPARTMENTS
What Should A Retail Store Be?

When you get down to cases, retail store is
really public service institution.
We look at it that way We feel that it is otlr
.'duty to provide the very best merchandise OBJ
tainabe at the lowest cost to the public.
You expect us to get fair profit for doing this,
and we want nothing more.
So far we have not had to buy anything at ex-
treme high prices, but have been selling merchan-
disc contracted for in Spring and Fall 1919, and
our retail prices have been and are now, consld-
erably less than present factory prices.
If merchandise should go down 25 percent,
we will still be IN position to give you values.
In cases where merchants have followed the
advancing markets a 20, percent price reduction
can bemade and still prices will be higher than
the prices we have been asking.
There's lots to read in the papers about cutting
prices In most cases the cutting is on ladies silk
dresses spring suits and coats.
Cotton goods can not be cheaper when the de-
mand for cotton is more than the production, the
cost of production increasing and cotton going
higher. -.
We have never asked $500 for Suit, and We
sell Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes. The prices
are $3.50 to $4,000.
Our price on the best staple Shoes for men
made by Howard q Foster has been $l2.75, in
Guiding war tax, and $12.75 for Krippendorf
Dittman's best grade Shoes for women.
- Lots of Good Shoes $3.50 to $780,
WE ARE NOT EXTREMISTS
We believe that every thing that goes up is apt
to come down, but we can not say When
We have always believed in moderation, and
this policy will be continued.
A fair price includes fair profit but giving
our customers the benefit of old contract prices
is a part of our service.
We know that the public is wise judge and
that to succeed and grow, we must have the sup
port of the public.
We want our stores to be valuable public IN
stitution in spirit and in service.
There's more in business than the money to be
made from it.
The Rogenberg Nero. Go.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-05-21

racy" treats the employee not as a
means to an end, but as an end in
himself. As it began to show indica-
tions of success and permanency, the
board of operatives, or selectmen, as
they are called in Abbeville, coming
into contact with the deeper prob
lens of the mill itself-wages, hours
and real domestic control-saw that
it's power must be enlarged, and in
May, 1919, asked for more power.
The board explained to the company
that the apathy and lack of interest
with which the employees viewed the
boards work were due to the fact
that it's duties were not directly con-
cerned with the questions of hours,
wages, and conditions. The manage
ment was ready for the next step.
Hours were reduced from fifty-five
to forty-eight, and wages were in
creased by Is per cent. But the
board of operatives also promised to
show the true spirit of cooperation
by increasing production, and the
employees kept that promise.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-05-15
POPULAR OLD FISH
MARKET MUST CO
Londons Famous Bilhngsgate
Forced to Succumb to the In
exorable March of
Time. 4

Billingsgate, London's old-fime fish
market, Is about TO move. The course
OF time and the modern difficulties of
transport are responsible for the plan
TO remove 10 another site more easy
of access, and in which space will
not always he at a premium.
Billingsgate was the most important
quay on the Thames in late Saxon
times, aud fish, among other things,
were landed there. BY the time of
Edward | the market was fully estab.
lished. and the king. VINO was a con-
tirmed food controller. fixed a tariff
Of maximum prices. This list included
one dozen best soles, 6 cents: best null
let cents: best haddock, cents !:
best Thames or Severn lamprey. s
cents; gallon of oysters. 4 cents. and
hest porpoise. l. TO l6 cents. The
best fresh salmon. after Easter. We're
TO be sold at four for S1.25. That was
in the days when the Thames was full
Of salmon, and one could catch fioun.
ders and fiatfish on line dropped
over London bridge The water is still
salty during high tide, but the sea fish
do not come up any further than
Gravesend. which is 20 miles lower
down.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-05-15
DIPLOMATIC WEAKNESS

Uniting the diplomatic and con-
sular services in a single body mn
der the title of THE Foreign
Service of the United States y
may bring the Improvement al
which a bill inst introduced by
Congressman Rogers of Massa-
chusetts seems to aim. but there
would appear to be more than a
casual doubt unless other factors
are changed at the same time.
the measure is the result Of the
letter sent in confidence bv form.
er Secretary Lansing to the Sen
ne Committee on Foreign Rela-
lions and House Committee on
Foreign Affairs, in which he
dwelt upon the inadequate eanip-
ment Of the State Department. a
handicap which prevents il from
fmctioning with efficiency. Bv
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-05-15

A definitely fixed goal is chsl.
lenge TO ingenuity That Is especially
true for the trail blazer. Haphazard
goals are apt TO he the avenue TO the
way of least resistance. Attaining
them is merely matter Of finding the
easiest shortcut to them. With rUl-
Ing purpose it's dserent. Every pos
sible motive and means is marshaled
To gain the end. Oldtime methods are
seen TO fail when most needed. So
the youthful dreamer puts his wits TO
work TO discover new methods 10 gain
the point. And It's surprising what
an amount Of unrated genius there is
waiting to be called forth by great
occasion
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-05-15
SOMETHING DOING IN SYRIA

Paris renorts that Prince Feis-
NJ, son Of the king Of the He'd JAZZ
tn enew Arabian Kingdom SGT nm
Under The protection of Great.
Britain. has been invited to the
French capital. II can not be
suriousitv that inspires the invi-
'aton. since 1t is not so long
since the prince visited France
A clew is offered by the news
from Syria that the prince has
INST been proclaimed king OF
Syria. Now Syria was allocaied,
as the diplomats at Versailles
would say. 10 France by agree
ment with the British in the HI
vision of Turkey in Asia The
Arabs were ia be given q kino.
llo,n in the BACKGROUND, while tho
French exercised "a protectoratc
over the Syrian coast Later the
king Of the lIediaz wanted 70
know ahout an Arab outlet 70 The
yea, presumably through SYRIA.
There were French suggestions
that re might get out throuoh
n.alesi nae. hut that is under Brit
isli rrofection and the feliaz IS
moi doing ANYTHING to worry his.
friends,
Now cnmes this adventure of
his SON. Prince FeiSal. calmly an
aoancing his sovereignty over
Syria No wonder they want toI
see him in Paris. In addition ioi
The mutual iealouSies of the two
'ig powers over the ALLEGATION Of
snheres and zones in the division
OF he Turkish Empire, there are
such concrete obstacles as tho de- |
inand Of the SvrianS for self-de-
termination And yet there are
people in Europe who wonder
why the United States did not
want a mandate for Turkey
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-05-15
Autumn Leaves.

The infant school is out. and a
crowd of tiny children come chasing
each other down the road, laughing
and calling. running in the wind. their
cheeks rosy. their eyes dancing and
their hair fiying. Just as they reach
me big gust Of wind shakes the trees
above their heads and quantities Of
yellow, brown and golden leaves come
swirling down over and around them
and children and leaves all whirl
away together. Whereupon l paint a
mental picture. all russet and amber
and little laughing faces. and call ii
Autumn Leaves" for not all our hap
piest pictures get placed on canvas
Christian Science Monitor
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-05-15

way of emphasis, Mr.. Lansing IL
lustrates the necessity for reor-
ganizasion in the department.
saying the war came upon the
/. United States as surprise he
cause the Department of State
with its feeble equipment could
not et accurate information as to
German intentions. That is am
Iold stroy which has been repeat
ed over and over for two genera
iions. Because of our isolation
and the remoteness Of our rela-
tions with international prob
lens the necessity for a trained
and specialized diplomatic corps
never was recognized. II still IS
ignored by Congress.
Compared to the diplomats of
Europe our representatives were
lat a disadvantage notwithStand-
ing ability and training in other
lines. 1t has been so commonly
asserted. aud with such fire.
quency. that no one any longer
paid any attention. that only a
man of great wealth could accent |
position in the diplomatic serv-
ice Salaries amount TO nothing |
and the tenure Of office is mat
ter of political caprice Dinlo- |
matte corps in Europe are subject |
TO political change also. but when
me skilled representative leaves
his couniry's service his place is !
taken by another trained diplo-
mat Ia the american service /
ne rule is TO change from one
unframed man to another, fact
which throws no light upon how
Congressman Rogers expects to
improve the conditions by mere-
ING the diplomatic with the con
>lllar service.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-05-15
MOONSHINER GOES UP

a verdict Of guilty on the charge
~ dis1illing "moonshine" whisky was
returned in the federal district court
yesterday to Judge John G. Pollock
against W. w. Lancaster, who was in i.
dicted by the last grand jury. The
jury. however did not find him guuty
of disroslng of the liquor The for'y
gallon still used by Lancaster to make
the whisky was exhibited with its efo-
duct into the court during the triA.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-05-15
euenos Aires, Rapid Growth.

Buenos Aires is one of the fastest
growing cities OF the world. The CEN
sus OF 1914 showed 1.5T5.s0o inhabi-
tants. and the population is now es-
timated 10 be more than 100000.
since immigrants are arriving al the
rate Of more than 10000 a week. In
i'll recently the city has retained most
of the characteristics of the small Lat
in-American city.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-05-15
AMES WOULD TAX
PRINT PAPER SALES

Washington. May d5.-An excise
tax on print paper as a means of con-
serving the supply was recommended
10 the senate paper investigating com
nlittee today by Asst. Atty. Gen. Ames.
In memorandum sent to Chairman
heed. Ames said congress had ample
power to impose such tax.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-05-15

= notice that there is one class q
people that rs not saving very much
ahoui the high cost Of living, and thai
ir the farmer n President Mort
oi Tuskcgee
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-05-15
Practical Christianity II India

Four model farms are connected
with the Scotch Presbyterian indus
trial mission at Chingleput. South In
dia. where native Christians are
taught to support themselves.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-05-15
CRUDE OIL GOES
UP IN PENNSYlvAki :

PITTSBURGH. May l5.-Corning crud
oil was advanced % cents barrel
10 s4.25 by the principal pur-haslns
agencies here today. Corning crude Is
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-05-15
GAS WORKERS OF PARIS
TO STRIKE SUNDAY

Paris. May l5.-Employes of gas
manufacturing companies will sth'ke
Sunday in conformity with the order
from the general federation OF lacor,
but all steps have been taken to pro-
vide the city with gas 1t is rumored
that postal employees will strike on
Monday
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-05-15

What guarantee DO we have
that the parasite the scientists
are developing 10 kill the grass
hopper will not have 70 be killed
by another parasite?
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-05-15

There viii not be much Of the
navy left hut what il actually did
when the witnesses get through
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-05-15
NO CENSORSHIP NECESSARY.

Memo. of the lone, says there is no
cali for censoring the bathing suits
at the bath house
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-05-15

The Department Of Justice re-
gretS to report that its attempt
to resume the offensive in the
steel sector was repulsed with
annihilatinr loss.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-05-15

The New York police, having
exhausted their talent. are now
advertising for Nicky" Arm
stein, the master mind of band
rOhbat.c
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-05-15

In getting rid of Presidential
candidates, Mexico has some
thing on us in expeditions results
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-05-15

The real optimist is the pa
iriot who enlists his neighbor in
the campaign for better roads.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-05-15

Mr. Taft disapproves Of whole
sale deportations. clinging TO tht
old fashioned notion that no mat.
ter what the crime, every man
should have his day in court.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-05-15

Wayne Wheeler, counsel for
the dryS. suggests a solemn ref
erendum on that issue also. VIII
there not be danger Of getting
these referenda mixed np2
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-05-15

The linii IN complimentary
notice is the New York paper :
Presidential delegate table that
runs a blank column for Nicholas
Murray Butler.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-05-15

Leader Classified Ads get results.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-05-15

Absorbed State Capiisi. March s. fa1i'
Official Paper Constitutional Convention
6fficial City and County paper.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-05-15
THE DAILY LEADER
BY LESLIE q. NInLAcK.

Published from The Daily Lesder build.
ing, West Harrison svcnue, and entered
st the Guthrie postoffice 40 second class
natter. I
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New York offise: n NJ Sheffield. spceisl
Ageacy.
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business office; No. 100 West Harrison
Composing aud Press rooms No. l0i w
extension 7s
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DAILY SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-05-15

NENr WEEk-A big new special feature
production Also new swift western
drama Also new Hank Mann comedy
Also new chapter Of The Lost CITY ;.
starring Juanita Hansens George cbese.
pro ana thousands, Of native, and villa
animals OF the African Jungle warca
and wait fer these wonderful shows
never less than four pictures IN 10 ,we,,.
nau reals
The Washington herald., 1920-09-08

is bV
In round numbers the English industry consumes
about bales OF which 100000 from the
about 100000 from Egypt and the remainder heh
The fact that textile industry largely dependent
much especially
formed
mote cotton growing British Empire Recently this association
vigorous An agreement has been reached
will contribute voluntary
lew of cd 12 all imported 1t is estimated
about &Iooooo ($4S6ooo In
addition British has recently voted annual grant
$4,000 for encourage cotton growing 1t planned
to spend money chiefly agricultural institutions and probably
OF transportation ae IN various parts
The British Empire contains of potential
ducng chief difficulties have been, first anspor
induce the native population the crop
So far very progress made shown by the estimated
mount Of cotton grown in new fields Empire
These bales of pounds fol-
lows 835o 1915 7s2oo 1916 7SSoo 1917 72ooo 1915 $4,000
1t fairly but little be
from Egypt unless spent drainage and
lack of transportation and the quality and scarcity OF
make it almost impossible develop this field present The
territory of the Empire probably Mesopotamia Asia Minor
Uganda Eastern Africa offer the best opportunity for increased
growing of Now that the British have
cured control of this territory expect strenuous efforts
made to increase its cotton production.
1t is also said that there possibility OF growing high grade
Australia Cotton from this part OF the world would be
fear that the production the cotton areas will have
detrimental effect the industry here In the first place will
and when they do their will undoubtedly
be absorbed by the larger demand.
and capable of much expansion when the
supply becomes available Among for developed
This the highest grade long such that
dued Egypt This accounts for the relatively large imports OF
cotton into this country 1t estimated that during the past year
consumed bales of foreign compared with
bales oSe The major portion of this foreign cotton
from Egypt Rapid strides being made in growing
. Copyright 1890 by the Washington Heraldl
The Washington herald., 1920-09-08
GRAIN MARKET.

Chicago. Sept. Wheat and rye
led again futures to higher levels
in the grain market here today.
September oats was the only weak
spot in the list at the close. highest
prices in most deliveries being
made at or near the finish. Pro-
visions were dull but higher early,
weakening under selling attributed
to stock yard interests. Short
coverings mostly in the way of
profit taking was in evidence in all
the pits, but late upturn that car
ried September rye five cents above
Saturdays close was taken as an
indication of increasing tightness
in that current delivery.
Wheat started erratically, going
lower early', but soon started to rise
and highest prices were made at the
close on short covering. which left
sentiment mixed and trade nervous.
December wheat closed 1% cents
higher and March to "a cents
higher.
September corn was relatively
weak all day on liquidation due
to the break in. the cash market.
New crop deliveries held strong
after the opening, advancing per-
sistently despite commission house
selling.