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and there met an old gentleman
whose name he gave, wllo had showed
e.. tha press of the great seal of the
~o,fcdcracy. Mr.. Sa!ley sent the let
vcr to one of the Richmond trio who
= <. bou2!lt thc ,eai and suggested
..lat the original, Du@ long lost press
night be obtained hy communication
with its owcnr il Hcrmula. Mr.. Sal
:cy received a rcHly stating that the
recipient of his letter was about to
start for Europe on trip for his
health. but would leave the matter
n the hands of his two associates in
The purchase of his seal, who would
post Mr.. Salley as to their action, but
nothing was ever heard from them.
Seal Press Located
Some time ago DR.. j. F. Jameson,
director of the department of histori-
cal research of Carnegie institution
wrote to Mr.. Salley that he was about
to send two investigators to Ber-
muda to make researches and asked
him if there were particular matters
he desired exploited in his lines of
research. Among the matters of in
terest to Mr.. Salley which he desired
looked into was this one of the long
lost press of the great seal of the
Confederacy. AS result Mr.. Salley
has just received letter from Dr..
jameson telling him that his agents
had located the press. They also sent
photographs of it which will be used
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-05-14
". 4. Calvert & Sons
ABBEVIL,lE, s. c.

to induce devotees to the Confeder-
2te cause to procure the press and
place with the seal in the Confed-
crate museum. The owner of the
ress says that some years after the
r,.r he bought it from. a Mr.. Bourne
Tho had acted as Confederate con-
al agent for the Cunard Steamship
company and agent for blockade
runners in Bermuda during the war.
Needing a press in his business he
bought this one and had his own seal
fitted to it. Finding the name of j.
S. Wyon, of London, on the press he
wrote to Mr.. Wyon who replied that
from the description he had given he
undoubtly had come into possession
of the press of the great seal of the
Confederacy which had been lost in
Bermuda in 1864 and which he,
Wyon, had made. Our Bermuda citi-
zen then procured through friend
in Richmond a drawing of the seal
and from that drawing had the pri-
vate seal which he subsequently used
on the press made therefor. The
owner of the press has several times
refused to sell it,. but since learning
where the seal is now located seems
willing to sell it if assured that it
will be placed with the seal.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-05-14
PLANS FOR COMMENCEMENT
NO WASTE OF TIME IN PREPAR-
ING THE PUPILS TO SHOW
OFF WILL BE PER-
MITTED.
proper -Gander)

In view of the fact that some time
was lost by quarantine and also on
the general principle that the time
required for preparing scholars to
"show off" can better be utilized in
building up the standard of the
school, the commencement exercises
will be limited to one day-June 4.
The address before the graduating
class and the presentation Of State
diplomas will take place in the Opera
House on the morning of June and
the class play will be given that even
ing in the same builing.
Full announcement of these exer-
cises will be published in the May
number of Proper-Gander to be is
sued about the 25th of the month.
Examinations will commence for
all but the eleventh grade on May
9th, while those for the highest
grade will begin one week earlier.
In lieu of series of closing exer-
cises extending several days a high
school annual will be published in
June, advertisement of which appears
in this issue, which volume will serve
as tribute to this years class for
years to come.
Various pictures of scnoo1 athlet-
ic teams, grades, buildings, etc., are
being made this week by Hays, the
photographer, and cuts of all these
pictures will appear in the annual.
No new subscriptions of Proper
Clnder will be received until next
fall but one copy OF the annual will
be furnished each old subscriber of
the school paper. To all others the
price is $3.50 copy, but the money
will be we'll spent. Every rormer and
present citizen of the city will be
proud of copy of this volume which
will contain all of the interesting
features outlined in the page adver
tisement in this number.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-05-14
POLICY OF THIS STORE.

THIS STORE is to act as mediumswhereby the peo-
pie obtain household necessities, luxures and COM
forts at minimum price.
1t safeguards the people against inferior goods by
rying the best lines whether it be for cottages CASTLE
Every one interested in home improvement is given
the advantage of consulting specialist in home furnish
ing.
The courtesy and welcome is given whether you
come to buy or not You assured of prompt and
careful deliveries, freight paid.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-05-14
CROP DIVERSIFICATION
INCREASED rs PERCENT
IN SOUTH LAST YEAR

Encouraging, indeed, are the
figures compiled by the Agricultural
Department, which show that Sou
thern farmers are more and more
realizing the value of planting in
creaser acreage in foodstuffs and
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-05-14
CONFEDERATE PRESS
FOUND IN NBERMUDA
The State.

The State.
it is not often that a newspaper
controversy IS productive of much
material good. but one that was
waged in The State some years ago
has just resulted in the locating Of
the press of the great seal of the
Confederate States, which was lost
en- route to this country in 1864 and
was, therefore, never used for the
p-rpo5e for which it was made.
In 1854 Lieutenant Chapman of
tie Confederate navy. was detailed
to bring the seal to Richmond. When
he reported to Secretary Benjamin
in Richmond he had the seal to turn
over, but announced that the press
fer it had been unaccountably lost IL
Bermuda.
When Richmond was about to fall
ir 1865 Secretary Benjamin directed
]. w. Bromwell, one of his clerks. to
pack up the records of the depart
nent and take them to a place of
safety. Bromwell took them to Char
lotte, N. c., where he hired garret
and stored them. Some years after
the war Col. John T. Pickett, who had
formerly been a department clerk in
Richmond, but was then conducting
curio shop in Washington, employ.
e. Bromwell as clerk. Very soon
thereafter Colone, Pickett offered t
sell the records 6 :ae Confederate
state department % The Unite
States governments. When trad,
waSTinaliy cloSeI Lieutenant Thom-
l.. =. SetiriI4e, -, Un;Ied States
ravy was directed to proceed to a
cert~.:::- :.Hnt in Canada to receive
the records from Pickett.
- Reproduction for Sale
About this time Colonel Pickett
offered for sale gold, silver and
bconze eiectrotype reproductions of
the great seal of,tne Confederacy.
One of these in bronze in now in the
office of the historical commission of
South Carolina. Accompanying each
of these reproductions is facsimile
copy of certificate from the makers
of the great seal setting forth the
yenuineness of the seal and stating
that so perfect copy could not have
been made save from the original.
What Pickett haG done with the
-.iginal seal couit never be learned
BY any one Of the many people IN
taresteA in the matter until few
years ago when Gaillard Hunt. then
Of the librarv Of congress. acquired
SOME letters whicE Pickett lad writ
zen to Selfridga All which showed
that Pickett Rad given the seal to
.SeIfridge. MI HUu- revealed the
secret of his discovery to few Of his
friends. Some tinle after that for
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-05-14

666 cures, Malaria, Chills and
Fever, Bilious Fever Colds and La
Grippe. 1t kills the parasite that
causes the fever. 1t is splendid
laxative and general tonic.
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is YOUR REFRIGERATOR
GOOD FOR ANOTHER YEAR7

There is no such thing as ''pretty
good" refrigerator refrigerator is eth
er efficient or inefficient. If your refrig-
orator permits warm. air TO leak in, buy
new one. The food and ice wasted by
poor refrigerator will pay for good one
in two seasons.
Let us show you why the Randall should
be in your home this season. Snow white
inside and out, it is an ornament to any
kitchen. It will save many dollars on your
ice bill and many more on your grocery
and meat bills.
We will be glad to show you without
obligation.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-05-14

666 quickly relieves Constipation,
B;liousness, Loss of Appetite and
Headaches, due to Torpid Liver.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-05-14

We are proud of the confidence
doctors, druggists and the public
have in 666 Chill and Fever Tonic.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-05-14

Don't wait for your ship to come
in; charter tug and go out and meet
it.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-05-14

When you buy complete outfit here
you not only same money but each piece is
in perfect harmony.
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Brighten up the Home

Furniture will serve
Furniture will be keeny
interested Spring most attractive House.
anything need Quality Furniture to
to
FROM APRIL HoUsEKEEPING" BY RALPH c. ERsKINE
country person who IS conen-
a something than thing
a which food
bed realizing and more that there IS
the things that put into our houses and our "
the judgment that is passed upon him. Whe con-
within his doors do
by of mouth from the mistress
the silent testimony of the
be
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THE POLICY OF THIS STORE

policy to possible advantage price, con-
sen believe larger volume Of sales at smaller
and it helps U.s.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-05-14

By buying in unusually large quantities
we>are able to offer you these wonderful
values.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-18
NOW FREE
FROM PAIN
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound Frees Another
Woman From Suffering.

Hayonnc. y. J.--"BcIorc was
married | suffered great deal with
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Boiled Rice Will
Clear Complexion
Delicious Grain Can Be
Cooked IN Many De-
kghttatl Ways.
ny L0ItI4rTO c. LYNCm

How often do you have rice? Let
me pass on 10 you some information
CLEANED from 4 visit TO the bungalow
OF i;':n actress in LOS Angeles.
AS an aid to Il clear complexion
rice is Invaluable. yet it might easily
become monotomous.
VoicinE this sentiment. my host
10 learn some OF the Delights Of the
rice bowl.
TO prepare plain boiled rice. set to
boil about Two quarts of water. Pick
over and wash one cupful (onc-halr
pound OF rice. Drop into the rap
IDLY boiling water slowly so as not
TO stop the water from boiling Oc-
casionaliy lift the rice from bottom
with i FORK. kicc requires about
twenty minutes boiling.
Remove u grain ana crush II with
the finger. II no hard center re-
mains. Il Is done. Drain IL f..om tho
water. Rinse thoroughly in a strain
er with running water. This will give
about four cups or cooked rice. Spread
IL out on shallow plate and set ii
10 dry In an oven with door ajar, or
on top OF an asbestos plate on the
gas flame. When dry. IL is ready for
serving in the many delightful Ways
tho peoples Of the world have IN
rented Tor this staple article of diet.
one OF these simple ways is 10 re-
hea; the portion desired in a very
generous quantity OF fresh milk in
"A double boiler. 1t may be- sprinkIed
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with Husting of powdered sugar and
a few grains of powdered cinnamon.
For change add very few nice.
lat Caiiforni;, raisIns. or serve With
cut milk. but n little meat gravy TO
give variety to the flavor.
There are u number OF dishes
founded or rice not especially de-
signed 10 meet the requirements of
detective complexion. Rico pre-
pared as previously directed may.
after II has dried, be combined viii,
canned tomato and minced onion and
cooked to turn. Tho men folks
are always fond OF this.
But the housewife who would use
rice for her family must first learn
to cook It correctly. Salt In the
proportion OF one level tablespoon
to two quartslof water may be cooked
with the rice. Some folks like a
very little salt pork cooked with tho
tomato. onion, etc. and served with
the rice. If your family does not like
rice. look TO your method OF cooking
1t The directions given In tho be-
ginning o, this article give excellent
results
or course. n diet of rice and milk
II persisted in for great length
OF time. nigh; not only become tire.
some nut ii might also be insufficient,
for body requirements. But for a
month or so. for those who would
cool down and for those who confess
10 ovcrinduigcncc in the richer foods
you VIII find II welcome change
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-18

M ttetth'S
The gaycst OF summer shows viii
'cnliycn the week. commencing with
the Monday matinee, at the Lyric
Each OF The two Bills announced car
rics the names Of several feature acts
OF the Keith "big time The open
ing bill Is especially attractive. The
attractions on this bill! include the
Hond- Wilson Company. headed by the
stellar comedian, Harry V Bond.
Tie company is presenting hilari-
"nsiy funny farce. "Supcrst!tions."
The Girard brothers, daredevil
eGnilibrists, from the European music
nails, open the show. They give an
rAh'bition SAID TO be intensely thrill
!nE and notable for the originality Of
their stunts.
Walsh and Edwards. droll comedy
couple. follow with ii singing. dancing
ana pattcr skit. which Ii a tumble O /:
hoisierous nonAens. and designed for
ihug provoking purposes only,
the MELODY Trio. singing Instru-
mcntallsts. have a musical Offering
extraordinary. Each Of the trio is a
NoCaiist as wei a. Il talented mu-
sician. Closing the biz viii CON. Inc
Ainhranth Sisters. another European
iihhoriation III" girls are DcautiCul
and graceful dancers. Thay wiIi be
seen IN "a suite OF popular ana classic
nhanceS. most Of the numbers having
Amnranths. who exhibit some gor-
Heous costumes IN making their
chhnEes for the various tcrpsichorcau
Jewels.
No less alluring is the array of al,
fractions for the Weekend bill II
embraces "a vide diversity OF amusc-
inent features. notable among which
~ 'iliic Richmond, former musical
cSiheay star. aud Il large company
Oh comedians. singers. dancers and
sPeclisty artists. uressmting the whirl
or musical intrth, The Cabaret de
Cabaret de Luxe" is a n.rJso,r,I,-
staged cabaret performance. The
oilo OF specia!ti.s is lengthy aud vari-
eShtcd and Includes an Nmcricau
beauty ballet.
on The same bill Viii be dainty ana
flashing Violet Dale. late star or
The Girl From Kcctora." Miss MAJ.
MAS also starred In 'Mol!ic Max.
he!.eFc ana several other successes
81 the dramatic and musical stage,
w. Eau ., M. enc rs appearing with
.tr own I!ilc company ia "Brcakfast
Tor Inrec. a smart comedy in on.
1ci; Thc piece !s attractiye!v stared
m" McMhhon Trio. singers and
nahcers, VII! contribute q living
NM! ana music number. Jack
v!lI., promises great iant.Sin,,
novelty. and the Monarch tininedS
o"f' a quartet OF singing comedians
oHer ro.! licking singing ana com,
uns at., hcE are registering COM
n1hy ni good fellows, VINO 20 through
NE with a laugh ana a song and
maze II pay handsomely
With each Of the vaudeville. shows
,ncrc VIII he the usual nigh grade
iin"tioh picture displays. Including tht.
n ;,iGtSft AL AN, news pictures, a funny
Topics OF the Day. u'"'
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END0Ws PROFEss0RsHIP OF,
U. S. HISTORY AT OXFORD
riscount ROthcrmere G-vcs SiO1OO0
IN Memory OF His Son Who Was
Killed During the NNnr.

hiIcd During the War.
LONDON. July 17.-viscount Roth
erncrc has given the University of
oxford 100000 for the establishment.
and endowment Of profcssorship
OF history of the United States Of
America, which will be known as tho
Harold Vyvyan Harmsworth Protes-
sorship OF American history. In mem
DRY OF his son. Captain Harold Yyv-
yam Harmsworth. OF the Irish Guards.
formerly commoner Of Christ
church. who was killed in tho war.
Under the conditions OF the cnIow-
mcnt, the holder OF the professor
snip must at tho time OF his cleo
ZION. be citizen OF tho United states.
lie shall hold the professorship for
ten years. and shall DO eligible for
appointment for another ten years.
Tho appointment shall bc made by
an electoral board consisting Of the
american ambassador at the time OF
tne election, who shall have a cast
ing vote. the chancellor OF the uni
versity. an elcctor nominated oy tn.
university, and Lord Rothermcrc and
each succeeding holder OF the Wis.,
county.
Lord Rothermerc has endowed twu
other profcssorships at English UNI
iversities. In 1910. he gave fo0, 900
10 Cambridge University. for the
foundation of the King Edward VII
CHAIR OF English Literature, and in
lols. he gave SIMILAR sum to cam
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-18
FILM PRODUCERS PRICES
INSUFFICIENT FOR NOVELS
Bernard Shay Tells Lasky to Make
1t Worth While and Get More
Contracts
10y Universal seryice.I

ne no aS,,' Jmiy.. i7.--.Iesse LaskM
the editor" the other day complains
ing that the big Polish authors are
Here liz what the salirical 20; H. So
wrote in reply
To the Editor Of the Daily Express.'
Slr.-Mr l.asky is, OF course. quit @
portunity for Imaginative fiction.
lie might have gone so FAR Hns to
say that the screen is a better mcdi
am for popular romance than the
printed page. especially with paper
AT It's present price
The only thing the screen cannot
give H. dialogue and the customary
psychological cxpatia;!ons on what
The characters think and feel.
Now many had almost ventured
10 write most novelists cannot write
what playwright wou!u call dialos-
We at all; amy actress can do better
by making faces. and as 10 the psy-
geological essays. they are only pad
ding and unmi;igated tosh at that
IN; why does no; Mr.. Lasky crush
all opposition by simply coming to
ZlinG exceptions that every one thinks
about. are a needy and consequently
!nt!m!datcG folk.
Mr. Jasky has nothing to do but
say no" much AZ Il moderate estimate,
NJ can AFFORD 10 pa? an author in
advance of royalties for a PROMISING;
scenario. and how much Il successful
one might eventually bring u to IL.
inventor. and he VIII get hundreds Of
scenarios from our novclists as t,oon
as they can get them down on paper
II the film companies would offer Il
quarter as much to any novelist for
"A scenario as they eagerly pay to AN
American producer 10 spoil II and
spend S:5O.Oe0 in tho process. IL would
not be necessary TO write letters 70
the papers asking novcl!sis to come
forward; rather would IL be advisable
to engage extra police to stem Tho
rush
MIR. Lasky offers us opportunities o.
propaSht!ng our gospel ia all lands
Most OF US have no gospcl TO propa
gate. and want new clothes very
badly.
When Mr.. l.asky comes down 20 tin
lacks we shall All b. on his doorstep
g. BERNARD SHAW,
Dclphi-Terracc. WC2
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Must He Hard In.

Hc was - pianist. scarcely OUT or
ms teens; He had been sent abroad
ny wealthy friends for four-years:
course In his chosen profession, spen,
= year on the concert stage and no
h!hd Two or three hundred newsnn
per reports Of his success abroad lie
was now coming home.
F" hen his train drew into the STA
tlon 3nd came TO :, stop the pianist
"vincinR the artistic temperament il,
ms hair as well as i'm his mannr-
descended TO the platform Al inc
sam" time the crowd OF cnthuIastic
in"nspcople drew aside to alloy his
proud mother To be the first 10 wei
come her son.
When she reached him. however.
she gave 4 gasp and stood stock-stili
staring at aim. The next moment
she burst into sobs and fell on his
Henry" the good woman cried
They told me you were doing well
over there and maxim money plenti-
full My poor boy"
What's The matter. mother" eX-
claimed the hcwildcred son. What
makes YOU doubt what they told
"oh. Henry" She cried. unap-
ncased. II can see how you've SUI
fered. You haven't even been able TO
scrape enough money together to get
your hair cut"
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True Chiynir,.

one. evening. coming home from
lc theaicr on a car with lady
lend, Jones stepped from the car
n noticed motor car coming up
ehind the car.
SO Jones kept his eye on the car.
On aliGh,inG after him. expecting
TO be his friend.
SAIL watching The motor. he led
ne elbow safely TO the walk. and
1cn. turned IN her.
But. 10 his embarrassment. who
Mould he find himself cscorting but
Ereai. tall man, who said. in ths
wectcst voice:
''rhank you. | was never escorted
y young man across the street be-
orc; you arc the kindcst fellow
yer met
The lady was following them, and
he.giggled over the joke all the res,
{ the way home.
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SEVEN

His FIRST wite's cousin and my see
ond cousins first wife's aunt mar.
ried brothers named Jones' and they.
we're cousins to my mothers aunt.
Then again. his grandfather on his
mothers Side and my Erandflther on
my mothers side were second cou-
sins. and his stepmother married my
husbands stepfather. after his father
ana my mother-in-law died. and his
brother Joe and my husbands brother,
Harry married twin sisters i've
never worked ont Just how close
related we are. but I've always look :,
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fore the first one came T was weak
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dizzy. After | took the Vegetable
compound could work and eat. Now
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Women who recover their health,
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them. Some write and allow their
names and photographs To lie pub
i'shed with testimonials. Many more
tell their friends.
If You need medicine for womens
ailments, try that wcll.known and
successful remedy. Lydia T.. Pink.
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iidentiaD for anything you need to
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Hopeless.

4 youth seated himself In the dem
fists chair. He wore a wonderful
striped silk shirt and an even more
wonderful checked suit. He had the
vacant stare that often goes with
both. Il am afraid to give him
gas the dentist said to his as
sis;an.. Why" Well" replied
the dentist. how shall 1 know when
he is unconSciouS?"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-18

Think of it!-having this great clearance
sale OF fine footwear come at the very time
when you need the new shoes most Every
pair OF summer footwear reduced. All the
newest styles, all feathers and huge stocks
containing your size in many charming styles!
come tomorrow and get your footwear at
saving OF several dollars per pair!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-18
Near Enough.

The lawyer eyed the woman in the
witness box in patient despair
tho defendant is sort of relation OF
yours. VIII you please explain what
you mean by that?"
We'll. It's like this" replied the
witness. bcaminE upon the court
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Medical Judgment.

Friend-W Is The iirst lining YOU
o. doctor, when n man presents him
elf To you for consultations?
roctor-I ask him If he has car.
!. F'riend--What do you learn from
hat?
Doctor-If he has one know he
IS wealthy, and IL he hasn't. know
c Is healthy.
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bridge as an endowment fund for
the We're iiarmsworth Professorship
or Naval History. In memory % his
second son. who was Killed In tho
battle OF the Ancre.