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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-07-18
ABOUT SUICIDES

An alarming increase last year in
the number of suicides in America
is reported by the Save-a-Life
League, an organization which ID at
tempting to grapple with this prob
lem, which becomes greater as socie-
ty becomes more complex and people
more sophisticated. The society lists
twelve thousand suicides during the
year, and. distressing feature being
that seven hundred and seven were
children.
The most trivial circumstances, dis
satisfaction with clothes, or food,
quarrels over ventilation, or the like
slight domestic contrarities, are list
ed among the immediate impelling
occasions Of many suicides, although
behind these apparently trifling out
bursts there are doubtless long his
tories of domestic frictions, strain
ed nerves, ineompatibility and 'tem-
permanent"
While no basic cause. is assigned
by the statisticians of suicide for last
years increase, both prohibition and
the rigid restriction on narcotics are
among the things considered contri-
buting causes. ..
What society can do about this in
creasingly serious problem is not
easy to say. Recourse to the law that
ready weapon of the social reform
,er, is, Of course out Of the question,
although statutes which punish \ at
temps at suicide have found defend
ers in spite Of their apparent absur-
dity.. } .r..a
Unquestionably a weakening Of re-
ligious belief in many persons is to
blame for many suicides. The Al
mighty's canons against self slaugh-
ter, which stayed Hanilet's hand,
have deferred many persons in des-
perate straits in the past from tax
ing the irrevocable step. Weakening
Of the old spirit Of family pride in
many has removed. another strong
inhibitve influence against self-mur-
der. ...
To use word familiar by the war
lack Of morale is at the bottom of
the problem. Old fashioned religious
convictions, greater self-respect,
frmer self and family discipline,
healthy relaxation, and cultivation
Of cheerfulness seem the most ade-
quate counter-influences.-Phil
phia Bulletin,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-07-18

deserted rs. years ago. ~
Now, according to her attorney,
Mrs. Andrews probably will file suit
for divorce against Andrews.
She claims to have no other plans.
She merely desires to extricaate her
self from the odd matrimonial tangle.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-07-18

When opals are first taken from
the mine they are so soft that they
can be picked to pieces with the An
ger nail. s.t,s
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-07-18

with a large and active majority of
unmarried women controlling things
and men will have a very unhappy
time" -. ia,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-13

Nancy Hanks. surety on the bond.
K. u. Thompson remarked: That
shows the license was issued! now II
you can find the minist er's return OF
the marriage that will settle It.
then turned to the marriage register
and by reading page after page found
the minister's returns showing that
he had married Thomas Lincoln and
Nancy Hanks on the l2th day OF
June. 1906"
Ever since the name OF Abraham
known old settlers in Washington
county. KY. were wont 10 tell stories
OF the Lincolns and how Abraham
was born on the banks OF the Beach
Fork in Washington county. The
unearthing OF the records in the
clerks Office by Mr.. Booker I'm 1881
now gave official credence to their
stories. and thus the local dispute
between Larue county and Washing
ton county, Ky, was famed into
fame.
WRttcrson Gives View.
The correct view appears 70 be
that which was once given by Col.
Henry Watterson. who said that the
place OF Lincoln's birth probably
would never be determined. and ne
characteristically added that II
Homer could have seven birthplaces
surely Abraham Lincoln might have
two. BiogTa phies have generally
held that Lincoln was born In what
Is now known as Iarue county. but
which at the time OF HIS birth was
part OF Hardin county. and are
based on the statement made BY
Lincoln himself that he was born in
Hardin county. Ky.
Now National Park
The Hardin or Larue county site
has been made into a national park
and an association Of patriotic citl-
Zens aided By state and by national
legislative appropriations have with
their contributions and influence
helped 20 erect a splendid Lincoln
memorial Here Feb. Il. 1903. was
celebrated the Lincoln centennial at
tended by Pres't Roosevelt. and since
that time thousands have paid their
grateful tokens OF respect and ad-
miratiOn az this shrine OF patriotism.
But there are still in central Ken
tucEy many people who will AFFIRM
that these jealous pilgrims Welt the
wrong place. They point 10 the fact
that Lincoln never knew that his
parents had lived IN Washington
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-13

and Nancy Hanks and wrote Pres't
Lincoln. 10 this effect.
Find Valuable Record.
So it was that Lincoln with greater
burdens on his mind and the care
Of a nation In his heart gave up the
idea of locating such record. appar-
emily. and died without being able
TO refute the tongue Of SANDER and
the pen of libel How often il may
have been that this thought crept in
upon his soul in his moments when
he grieved alone upon the ills of his
land and all men seemed 20 have
forsaken him even those who should
have been near to aid in the strong
hours of trial
Nearly a score OF years after the
death OF the martyred president the
much desired record Of marriage was
found by the clerk Of Washington
county. Ky. In the clerks Office at
Springfield. Nv. the county seat OF
Washington county the records are
on file. The late ". +. Booker. who
discovered them thus related in 1891,
the incident Of his finding those
valuable documents:
Some 20 years ago one 7. NJ
Thompson. a highly respected citizen
OF our county and who was q rela-
tive or Nancy Hanks. the mother OF
Priest Lincoln had a son in the in
ternal revenue service. stationed in
Larue county. and there he was told
that Abraham Lincoln was an IL
legitimate child and that the first
history by one Herndon stated the
same fact. r. NJ Thompson came
20 me and stated that James ThOmp-
son had told him thai ne and Will
liam Hardesty. who was living at
the time. were both present at the
marriage OF Thomas Lincoln and
Nancy Hanks I'm a cabin now stand
ing about six miles from SprinE feld.
and asked IL would Try TO find the
minister's return of their marriage.
Booker Makes search.
81 told him that IL he would give
mo something near the date OF the
marriage I would try. there being no
entry Co marriage registers that far
back he said that James Thomp-
son had told him that they were
married in 1906. ] then turned 20
an old bundle OF marriage bonds
81 that date anS found where
Thomas Lincoln had given bond and
taken out license 10 marry Nancy
Hanks on the 10th day Of June. 1906.
with Richard Berry. guardian Of
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-13
SCIENCE SAYS IT'S WRONG FOR ADULTS
TO TRY CHILD

ORA Ind. Feb I-.-I have made "a scientific eE-
animation Of CccI HurFctr
ana convinced that Doe could plan and execute a
murder. but that he would not
II is impossible for an adult. no matter no"
clever. construct complicated lie that viii with
stand scientific questioning
lie stood perfectly every trick 7 tried in eyam.n-
ing him in regard 90 Che killing Of Benuto slavin
norally-c2aoty like ,he average normal boy Of his
age.
He did his best i'm AN the tests gave him showed
interest IN them and desire 70 please.
tested his memoir reasoning power. Judgment
All we're good, although his teaching has been de-
ncient
Then questioned him again and again on every
minute point Of his story.
II is impossible for % human mind not 20 betray
Itself a Iir hy some hesitation. correction or con-
tradictiou when science questions
But Cecil stood absolutely foursquare on his orig
nal story
But-aftor finding the lad mentally as old as his
years stIlI must consider whether ne can have
fair trial.
He cannot. He should be tried by a jury of his
peers--equals
But viii the u men-or men and women-who
hear his story and the stories Of the other child
witnesses In this case bc his peers?
They will BY all their lives and training they
viii be unable 10 understand his motives and his
acts Science itself couldn't discover those things
ing from the words and acts Of children them
selves.
This lad no child whatever the evidence. should
be brought TO bar adult to be tried before
adults
This boy knows right and wrong but his processes
Of adults
Why then should ne be tried by adults for his
Hfe2 why should nc stand lose his life the
words of adults who cannot understand him?
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-13


right side the back
He committed this crime with 22-caIIber rifle
which belonged to the Burkett family.
Il have also been told that he pointed the weapon
Bennie's sister
The wounded boy died within hours.
Frederick Scherman saw Bennie with The sun just
before and just after The shoo'ias
Frederick. f. appears was at the top OF q pole i7
the Burkett yard inspecting martin house when the
shot fired"
Accused Boys Account
But Cecil tells the story this way
Frederick and were cleaning ont the martin house
We taking out straw that the spar-ows had car
MY rifle was leaning against the side Of the house.
Il was taking some OF the straw into ihe house 90
burn it.
Il had not seen Bonnie Ana ] couldn't see The sun
from where walking.
Il heard shot and yell dropped che straw and
ran around the corner az the house
Bonnie running and the SUN was on The ground.
Il picked up the sun and took it and the straw into
the house
I did not know Bonnie was shot
Then 7 heard his mother calling ard fouud Jay
mother and we went out risht away.
it away when The trigger got caught in some weeds
and fired it,
II didn't have any quarrel with Bonnie"
Cecil is the eldest of eight children. izs father b
dredgeman and was away srom home at The tme or he
killing.
Bennie was tho son of a merchant He had two
sisters and brother
Other Children witnesses.
one OF these siN-year-old CARA sass Cecil threat
ened to kill her and Bonnie. Elevenyear-old Alfred
tells OF threats.
And Bennies parents say that Bonnie twice said just
before he died. Mother Cecil Burkett shot me-"
Cecil killed Bonnie. and he did it purposeIy' says
the tragedy victims father. He ought hang
and I'm going to that he does"
But Cecil says Il didn't do it, and I'm not afraid
go trial How they kin for killing boy
didn't kill?"
And CecI's mother verifes her sons story.
When the grand jury returned Indictment. the
public voiced the criticism that would
have referred the whole the judge of
Juvenile court to be disposed OF other charges
OF delinquency.
Prosecutor Dits points that the doesn't
allow such action in Of murder treason The
jury may recommend life imprisonment or give the
death penalty in all murder cases
But w. J. Reed. attorney the Burkctt family
says he will go bat the evidence-thc boy is
telling the truth and the facts will free him."
The trial will be held before the circuit OF
Starke county Knox.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-13

county. and might have been equally
mistaken about the place Of his
birth, as he was regarding the place
OF his parents marriage.
In 1915 another record was found
which lends color 10 the Washing
ton county side Of the dispute and
throws new light thereon. In the
assessment list or commissioner
book as IL was called in 1911 the
name OF Thomas Lincoln appears for
that year and he is assessed for poll
tax and for the possession Of per
sonal property 10 the extent Of one
mare. thus indicating that he was a
resident OF Washington county as
late as 1911 1t is known that
Thomas and Nancy Lincoln, parents
OF Pres't Lincoln. were married III
Washington county. and IL is admit
ted that they lived there for some
time afterward Now supporters Of
the Washington county claim. hold
that the parents did not move 20
Hardin county until some time in
1911. two years after the birth Of
their son, Abraham.
Washington county is located IN
the central part OF Kentucky and Is
replete with relatives OF the Lincoln
IA mily, Lincoln landmarks and ira
ditions. The place in this county
where it il contended that Lincoln
was born is about 80 miles from the
Lincoln farm in Larue county and
It has been favored more by general
opinion as the probable spot OF his
birthplace
Ciaims County Honor
Foremost among the pioneers OF
Washington county who claimed the
honor for their county as the place
OF Lincoln's nativity was one william
Hardesty. On several occasions be-
fore his death in 1888 he declared
that he was present at the marriage
OF Thomas Lincoln and Nancy
Hanks. and that he renen1 bered .
playing with the future president
when he was a mere baby IN the
cabin near the Beach Fork There
are several people now living who
remember having heard this veneer
able old settler tell OF his acauaint-
snce with the Lincolns and they ali
declare that ne was a most reliable
and truthful man. They relate that
he always said that ne wildly re-
called his presence az the wedding
OF Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-13

NEW YORK. Feb. Els a handicap be born
rich the boy who is compelled to make his own
way life "a better chance than the heir TO millions?
DO happiness and attainment reward the boys disciplined
the hard school of ambition. while they flee beyond
the grasp of those born amid abundance?
giving million dollars TO the Hoover fund for the
pellet OF the hungry children OF middle Europe John D.
Rockefeller jr voiced his these questions
Few days ago Somewhat vistfuly ne said of his
father: "Iie had make his way in the world
and 1 have never known what that was"
That new world expression. American idea
Americans chiefly. the offspring of pioneers hold
a belief For hundreds OF years adventures have
sojourned in lands in order to wealth and
To found families The open land Of unsettled
unent first and later The amazing development of in
dustry commerce and finance have nd
ventures possible successful countries
opportunity was mue less open at least until the rise
OF industry and The changes of the created
order. But always In the United States in Can
ada, in Latin America. In Australia in the colonies
generally pioneers have found golden
fortune. Cousequeuy The belief in the superiority of
man and woman Who from small beginnings attain con
spicuous success is one OF our traditions
The United States is however changing land We
are approac ching tat conditions OF stability which
characterized Europe So we have the question.
that the man who in a sense makes his
way the world encounters rich experiences which
born 10 fortune cannot hope TO share?
Forests Opinion
In the effort Go get light on this question nitric
atey iuterwoveu with our civilization number 90
have been consulted one OF the first was Robert
W. de Forest an de Forest has had emporium
ity observation. AUeh Of his time phil
anthropic and public service. lie is president of the
board of lue Russo. Sage foundation lle has been
associated with the direction of large number OF en-
terprises which various We're directed toward
- - oT Nm. m ,aI,,io- ~ r,zsase.rr f-t,l-ee
ye been moved hy consideration OF public welfare.
- a close question: he said MANY without
~educauou cr early opportunities have become dis
have been more sffu had they enjoyed early 'dNHt-
ages IL u.s. OF course. Impossible say. ON the other
hand. who have had every oppor-unity ir youth
have amounted go noat.re should say that it IS ,he
individual who counts and that there IS no rule.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-13


The volumlnous dlscuSsioii9 'i''''
have followed the life OF Abraham
1.---- h.,,.o not been an execution
.,,.+ l,o,,. arisen
ID rom '''' "'u''
in the wake OF greatness os' %
The enormous amount or Lincoln H.
erature OF me country has contuSed
rather imam presented C'e"ii - '0
simple story OF his life. IL Is par
tieuiariy strange that 80 little truth
lS known OF the plrh OF bIhVo'"
among mis- own couutiymen. ira
diuou and much history regarding
his origin have guessed at much
ana frequently guessed incorrectly
For instance, those best acquainted
with the tradition of central Ken
lucky where Lincoln was born know
vel The dispute regarding the place
"i his birth and those acquainted
with the people from whom ne
slrauE know that the manifold
stories that have been told about
toe low origin OF the great war
president are purely mythical and
have mo- basis IN fact.
Moreover u seems that Abraham
Lincoln came from as sturdy stock
aS tne Lees OF Virginia and that
species of Eostonian. who would say
-lat the Caoots speak only 10 the
Lodges and the Lodges only 10 God"
eoald say something far better Of
rH fsH a
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-13
Can An EerelYeaOh Boy Facing The GaLous On A Charge
OF Murder In The First Degree A Fair Trial By Adults?

But the same requires that jurors be adults
Harold n. Meyer. former commissioner q health
Chicago a leading alienist OF the middle
has examined Cecil.
Dr. Meyer Is So a kindly. evd man with
experience of many years in jails and prisons
courts madhOuses studying the deficient. the
the twists and OF human brains young
old.
spent four hours examining Cecil, Weighing not
legal evidence but OF the boy the of the
boyaIl his life from the cradle and the lives Of his
parents and grandparents.
He put him through the Stanford revision Of the
Binet-smon test, by which his mental development
could be ascertained. He found him to be normal.
without Unborn traits of meannes cruelty OF criminal
ity.
Law and Science Clash.
Could this boy conceive a murder plot?
Could he plot revenge against PLAYMATE. entce him
within Of his rifle and then shoot and Kill him
in cold blood?
Could he then invent complicated lie and stick to
against the most skilled REORGANIZATION?
These are questions that jury Of his peers
answer in the case of Cecil Burkett.
This jury must decide whether he die the
eaIlows only spend OF his life IN prison.
What ever the verdict be fair
The law says Yes" science-as represented by DR..
Moyer-ssys NO"
will be unable to understand this boys
mental processes. his motives and his acts
itself can't discover the key these things
The Burketc murder case has the additional element
Of mystery.
Cecil Is at his home here $4,000 bail for the
hrstdesree murder of Bonnie slavin the seven-year-
Of a neighbOr of the Burkett family. Allowing
him bail special dispensaton
It's real child murder mystery, because the dead
boy, the principal witnesses all
children.
The killing Of Benny Slavin occurred last Thanks
giving 1t had been generally accepted in the village
of Ora as an accidental shooting the grand jury
the other day indicted Cecil.
accounts of the killing, they will be
told TO the jury
Prosecutors Story OF the Tragedy
Prosecuting Attorney James A. Dilts. who directed
proceedings that led the indictment, says:
We believe that there was bad feeling between the
lads.
Cecil his brother Alfred. who is nine Fred
erick 5cherman who is playing in the Bur-
kett back yard
Bonnie slavin and his sister Clara, in the ad-
joining yard.
Bonnie into his yard Bonnie
at first objected. Then Cecil held out kite and tempt
ed Bonnie TIL finally he
AT Cecil reOpened the old squabbe and in cold
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-13

and women 1 do not that the work be
money-making There other things Men with
money devote themselves to public service 1t has
held those beyond the necessity Of work
opportunity for service in Great Britain than
The tradition of public work is pronounced
there. Yet, when you recall men such as Theodore
Roosevelt perfectly plain that the rich is not
handicapped ne aspires be Of his country"
Ex-Judge Ebert H. Gary, chairman Of the board Of
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-13

Ser. Lodge of those who in youth might have
chosen useless of dleness. But he preferred
handicap the
IN contrast with these many who have been lost
public because they comfortable in
youth. The temptations Of wealth OF of luxury.
are very real. Some of those who have succumbed
a environment might have led useful lives
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-13

their advancement. Because they had opportuni-
ties ready made, they seemed lose the greater oppor
tunities which lay ahead
IF you combine education and sufficient means
TO utilize it. as is Illustrated in the OF the young
Mr. Rockefeller you have the greatest potentially
public service. The temptation to leisure is great
in this country it is abroad. 1t is respectable
work here. 1t is not respectable not work. Men
who do not work are somewhat despised both by
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-13
South Bend Man Furnishes
Information About Lincoln


IL the blowing gA ham dndh hd by III Glenn
cabin Lincoln Land which
donated by MIR Clements historical Kentucky
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-13
LAW SAYS Eyes" BUT SCIENCE SAYS mo
IN CASE OF INDIANA YOUNGSTER;
WHAT DO YOU THINK?

ORA. Ind. Feb IAN 1I-year-old boy goes from
Ora trial for hrst-degree murder next month.
convicted ne faces death by hanging.
The is without parallel in Indiana history.
The question agitatng the state is: Can Cecil Bur
kett be given "a tria1?'
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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1921-07-29
COULDN'T BLAME LITTLE JOE
Small Darkey Had Perfect Defense
Against Teachers lntimation of
Disobedience.

AT social gathering of some dark
les In a Georgia town two members
fell to disputing which had the smarter
children. Tom Lee was proclaimed
the victor when he came to the front
with the following:
'De other day my little boy Joe
went to school with his little dawg.
De teacher gifts mad with NAH boy
and tells him to go back home as
quick as he can and take de dawg an
never bring him back no mo-. Little
Joe do jest like de teacher tell him.
Bimeby little Joe goes back to de
schoolhouse and jest as soon as he
sets hisself down little dawg comes
in an goes right up to where
little Joe sets. Den de teacher gifts
mad again and says: Joe, why do
you bring back dat dawg when / tell
you not to?'
Den little Joe he STAN up and say,
Teacher, dis amt de same dawg; he's
anudder one. got two of him."
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1921-07-29
Models in Silk and Straw

Following in the wake of the craze
for certain types of tailored things,
very smart tailored styles in hats have
recently come into unusual prominence.
These are made in both crepe de chine
and straw. Occasionally taffeta fac
ings in brilliant colors are noted, and
especially desirable is changeable taf-
feta, which gives marvellous color
tone
One of the most popular of the
tailored models is hat in shiny black
straw trimmed with braided band Of
bright green crepe de chine. This
was brought out earlier in the season
and its popularity has increased.
Veil-trimmed hats have in no wise
lost their prestige, for the most ex-
traordinary styles in wells are just
now being launched by leading mil
liners. A number of harem styles are
copied from the Syrian and Egyptian
headdresses.
An Egyptian type is in black net
embroidered in colored cellophane.
Folds of tulle or lace, scarfs and
scarf ends often are attached to one
or both sides of a hat and looped