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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-11-14

L. G. Bates spent the weekend in
Atlanta with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. F. Arnold spent
Sunday in Greenville with relatives.
Miss Frances DeLorme spent the
weekend with her parents at Sum-
ter.
Misses Helen Turner and Alice
Pugh spent Saturday with friends in
Greenville.
Mrs. Arthur Link and young son,
Arthur, Jr., are visiting relatives in
Anderson.
Mrs. Maxcy Donald and Miss DON
aid of Due West were in town Satur-
day shopping.
Mrs. Eugenia C. Hemphill is spend
ing some time with Mrs. w. P.
Greene on GreenVille street.
Mrs. F. L. Welborn of Anderson is
spending this week mere with her
daughter, Mrs. D. A. Wardlaw.
Mrs. A. L. Garrison has returned
from Peachland, N. c., where she
has been for several months looking
after her farming interests. -.
Miss Victoria Miller, a student of
Brenau College, Gainesville, Ca,
spent the weekend in Abbeville with
her sister, Mrs. H. R. Zimmerman.
Miss Georgia Edwards, who has
!ibeen spending some time with rela-
tives in Abbeville and 'recuperating
from her illness, returned to Green
vile yesterday.
- Gillian McLane spent Sunday at
home with his parents, Sheriff and
Mrs. McLane. He brings the news
that Newberry is as quiet as ever
and that the street paving is pro-
crossing as rapidly as possible.
Supt. j. D. Fulp will spend Tues
day in Greenville attending meet
ing of the football committee of the
South Carolina High School League.
Chester, Honea Path and ,Gaffney
ara tho tbree 11n-state teams in the
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-11-14

Supt. j. D. Fulp will spend Tues
day in Greenville attending meet
ing of the football committee of the
South Carolina High School League.
Chester, Honea Path and ,Gaffney
are the three upstate teams in the
finals for the championship.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-11-14

Watch the label on your paper.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-11-14

Mrs. Charles Todd came up from
Columbia Saturday and was an over
Sunday visitor at the home Of her
parents, Sheriff and Mrs. Foster
MrLane.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-11-14

Mrs. H. B. Cannon.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-11-14

Gillian McLane spent Sunday at
home with his parents, Sheriff and
Mrs. McLane. He brings the news
that Newberry is as quiet as ever
and that the street paving is pro-
crossing as rapidly as possible.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-11-14

Mrs. Robt. H. Greene is visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Beaure-
gard Cunningham in Lancaster.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-11-14

Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Power and
children spent the weekend with their
father, Mr.. Henry Power at Brown,
lee. .....
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-11-14

Miss Georgia Edwards, who has
been spending some time with rela-
tives in Abbeville and .recuperating
from her illness, returned to Green
vile yesterday.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-11-14

Miss Victoria Miller, a student of
Brenau College, Gainesville, Ca,
spent the weekend in Abbeville with
her sister, Mrs. H. R. Zimmerman.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-11-14

J. Wesley Ramey of Atlanta is
visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. L;
A. Ramey near the CITY,. .,...
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-11-14

Mrs. A. L. Garrison has returned
from Peachland, N. c., where she
has been for several months looking
after her farming interests. -.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-07
Hoover Relief
Work Attacked
By Senator Reed
Hitchcock Defends Former
Food Administrator Against
Charges of Using Funds to
Aid Polish Army.

Washington, Jan. 6.--Herbert
Hoover's administration OF food re-
lief enterprises in Europe was criti-
cised and praised in the senate today
during debate resulting from
charges of Senator Reed, democrat,
Missouri. that Mr.. Hoover had used
a portion Of Americas relief ap-
propriations for maintenance of the
Polish army. 49, ..
Senators Hitchcock, democrat, Of
Nebraska, and Kellogg, republican,
of Minnesota, defended Mr.. Hoover,
while Senator Reed renewed his
criticism. .,r. ..-...E
Mr.. Hoover should be given credit
for IAN accomplishment whose mag
nitude the world wonder at" Sena-
tor Hitchcock declared. in presenting
matter to show no American relief
supplies had been turned over to the
Polish army. American army officers,
he said, were vigilant in their efforts
to keep the supplies for civilian use.
Senator Reed declared it did not
matter whether the supplies went to
civilians or army.
"They were given to bolster Po-
land up and enable her to carry on the
war" he declared, indicating he
would speak later and present fur
ther facts regarding relief funds.
Senator Reed also criticised Amer
ican policies. which he said had pre-
vented reopening of American COM
merce with Russian and Germany.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-07
Kidnapping Report
Reveals Joy Ride
OF Lincoln Couple

Lincoln, Neb.. Jan. E. - Especial
Telegram - Police officials. men,
bers of the Lincoln Vigilance club,
and state agents, spent a fruitiess
three hours of work early this morn
fng. when it was reported that Miss
Fern Wheeler. 1o. and pretty, had
been kidnapped from her home in
South Lincoln.
Miss Wheeler was found at about
3 in the morning, lying on the lawn
about IS feet from her home, chilled
with the cold and apparently dazed
from the exposure. She was clad
only in her night clothes. stockings,
slippers and her father's overcoat, ac.
cording to the officials who found
her. The girl first claimed, accord
ing to the officers. that she had been
seized by large man and carried
away in an automobile until she
jumped out mile from her home
and made her way back.
Later the officers questioned Bern
ard Gildea, university student, and
found that the girl and boy had gone
for an automobile ride. Returning,
they had found the house lighted and
cars in front of the house and Miss
Wheeler was afraid to go in because
her parents bad objected to her keep
ing company with him. Gildeau is
quoted as saying.
Officers reported that the pur-
ported kidnapping turned out to be
nothing more than a harmless
escapade,
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-07
Oldest Nebraska Member of
Order of Odd Fellows Dies

Samuel Jacobs, sc. retired mer-
chant and pioneer of Omaha, died
yesterday at his home, 55l South
Twenty sixth street.
Mr.. Jacobs was the Oldest member
Of the Independent Order of Odd
Fellows in Nebraska and was award
ed the veterans jewel at the end of
so years membership. He came to
Omaha in 1866. He also was a men,
Der of the B'nai Birth lodge.
He is survived by three daughters,
Mrs. Sarah Kohn, Mrs. Jennie Klein,
and Mrs. A. Rosenberg of Chicago;
eight grandchildren and seven great
grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held from
the home this afternoon at 8.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-07
Great Britain
Scored for Stand
OnOilQuestion
United States Has Power to
Force Terms, Senator Nc.
Kellar Says Retailia.
ton Is Urged.

Washington. Jan. 6.-America has
the power" to bring Great Britain
ito terms in the equal treatment of
American and British citizens in the
development Of world oil supplies,
Senator Mcclellan. democrat, Ten
nessee, declared in the senate. He
was urging action on his bill pro-
posing reciprocity On oil with those
nations which do not discriminate
against American citizens and retail
iation against those nations that do.
"lf Great Britain is not permitted
to get oil from this country" he de-
clared. "her navy will be handicapped
and many of the ships of her mer-
chant marine will be put out of COM
mission. She will be obliged to
come to terms"
Senator Phelan, democrat, Cali
fornia, declared during the war Eng
land, while calling for American help
and declaring her back was to the
wall" was buying up oil lands in
other countries. He added she got
$4,000,000,000 loans from America
and used her own money in acuuir-
ing oil preserves.
Denouncing England's position on
Ireland, he declared conditions in
Ireland were, "worse than in Cuba
under the Spanish and in Belgium
under the Huns"
England was trying to "exter-
inmate" the Irish race, he charged
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-07
Bootleggers Are
Called Bad Crooks
Assistant Chief Says Agents
Are Up Against Tough
Proposition.

Washington, Jan. 6.-Revenue Of
ticers undel. the Volstead act "are
tip against the toughest proposition
any men ever were up against" ac-
cording, to Paul F. Myers, assistant
connnissione of internal revenue,
whose testimony before the house
appropriations committee was made
public today.
Myers declared they were dealing
with the worst element of crooks III
the country.
Commissioner Williams explained
that the department was having DIFF
ticulty in finding the right type of
men to go after violators at the rate
of pay offered and that they were
open to all sorts of temptation, par
ticularly as to bribes.
Some of them have fallen, and
that was to be expected" he said.
When a man feels the pinch of
hunger, he is apt to 90 wrong"
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-07
Judge Lands Issues
lnjunctions Against
>'> Chicago Breweries

Chicago, Jan. 6.-Federal Judge
Lands issued temporary injunctions
restraining four Chicago breweries
from violating prohibition laws after
Attorney General Brundage had sub
mitted evidence which he said proved
that the breweries had been manu-
featuring real beer. He said today's
injunctions were the first step in A
drive against local breweries.
Breweries enjoined were: The
Primalt Products company, the
United States Brewing company, the
Standard Brewing company and the
Hammond Brewing company.
James ]. Doyle, state chemist,
testified an analysis of the product
sold showed that it contained from
2.S5 to 4.32 per cent alcohol. In
vestigators from Mr.. Brundage's
office said it was sold at from $4.60
to $5.75 a case. wholesale.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-07
.OCallagghan Gets
. Temporary Parole
Board Recommends Exclusion
From Country-Secretary
Wilson Appealed To.

Washington, Jan. 5.--Secretary
Wilson OF the Labor department. an
nounced today that he had granted
parole to Lord Mayor O'Callaghan
of Cork, detained at Newport News
by immigration authorities, on his
own recognizance pending decision
as to his admission into the country.
Exclusion of Daniel J. O'Calla-
CHAN. was ordered yesterday at
Norfolk by al board of special in
quiry. O'Callaghan appealed from
the ruling and the case eventually
will be referred to the State depart
ment for decision as to whether it
will waive the special passport reg
ulation.
Meantime. O'Callaghan himself
has made an appeal direct 70 the
State department in the hope that
the absence of passport might not
dcbar him from the United States.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-07
Labor Leaders Plan
Early Action AgainstSS
Supreme Court Ruling

Washington, Jan. o.-Early united
action BY organized labor i'll reply
to the decision OF the supreme court
against the Machinists lnternationai
union, holding secondary boycott IL
legal was predicted by Y. S. Gaut'
ser. acting president OF the union. 1t
might take the form. he said, OF a
movement to repeal the Sherman
knti-trust act.
He said the Sherman law was en-
acted TO deal with unfair combiua-
tious and it has been utilized toeeth-
or with the amended CLAYTON act,
for regulation OF trade unions"
Action OF the, supreme court in
the inachinists' case had nullified
the good of the Clayton act passed
as beneficial to labor he continued,
adding:
1T now stands in the position OF
forbidding labor to seek assistance
OF its friends in carrying OH peace
ful campaign against non-union or
antagonist corporations
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-07
Senator Penrose
To Back Fordney
Tariff Measure
Supporters of Emergency Bill
Encouraged by Announce
ment of Support of Re-
publican Leader.

Washington, Jan. 6.-Supporters
OF the Fordney emergency tariff
were given encouragement today by
the announcement of Chairman PEN
rose of the senate finance committee
that he would use his influence to
obtain passage of the bill. In a
statement issued after his committee
opened hearings on the measure, he
assured bis republican colleagues he
would join them in pushing the legis-
lation, but declared for modification
of the rates in the bill as passed by
the house.
Senate opponents Of the bill, how
ever, were not disheartened by the
announcement. They were inclined
to accept the public definition of
his attitude as a'political move, while
democratic opponents asserted the
statement was issued as reply to
republican senators on the commit
tee, who had demanded Mr.. Penrose
say, in effect, whether he would
stand with or against them.
Democratic opponents pointed out
that they. with the aid of Senator
Penrose, had obtained open hearings
and expressed confidence that the
story on the "other side" would
carry sufficient weight to make pas
sage difficult, if possible. at all. They
added that they hoped to annex SO
many amendments that the house
would reject it in conference.
The house ways and means COM
mittee heard more than 20 witnesses
on revision of the Underwood tariff
act. 1t took up Schedule A, and the
witnesses discussed higher import
duties on chemicals, paints and oils.
Hearings will continue indeh-
,,;te,y
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-07
King Urges Changes
In Greek Constitution

Athens. Jan. 5.-Changes in the
Greek constitution with view to its
greater popularization were urged
by King Constantine in his message
to the new assembly. This question
was, in fact. the Keynote of the mes
sage. which was only some 400
words. a
Queen Sophie stood at his side.
None of the allied diplomatic rep
resentatives was present, and the
American minister likewise did not
appear. But eight of the Venizelist
representatives from Thrace were
present. 90 absenting themselves be-
cause Of the presence of the king.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-07
Expect Favorable
Rlepoft on Bill to
Increase House
No State Would Lose Mem.
bers Under Plan of New
Measure - California
To Cain Five.

Washington, Jan. 6.-Membership
of the house would be increased to
4S3 under bill to be reported to-
morrow by Chairman Siegel of the
census committee to fix the reappor-
tionment for 10 years under the 1920
census. The bill would mean an in
crease of As over the present men,
bership. No state would lose any
representation.
Representative Siegel also will in
trodpce constitutional amendment
to limit the size of future houses
to 500
Adoption of the meas sure would
result in an increase in the total
vote of the electoral college to SO,
making 289 necessary for the cleo
tion of president. The present vote
is s3l, making 266 necessary for a
choice. -t
California would make the largest
gain of new members, FIVE, bringing
her total to 10. Michigan, New
York. Ohio and Pennsylvania would
gain. four each. Illinois and Texas
three, Massachusetts,, New Jersey
and North Carolina, two each, while
Alabama, Arkansas. Connecticut,
Georgia, Maryland, Minnesota, New
Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Sout.,
Carolina, Tennessee. Virginia,
Washington. West Virginia and
Wisconsin would gain one each.
The basis of representation is
fixed in thn committees bill at one
member / each 2l8.o7o inhabitants
as compared to 2ll,873 as at present.
Members of the committee were
said 10 have been practically unani-
nous in support of the bill after an
effort to fix the membership at 400
had failed. n
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-07
Coolidge Is Now
Private Citizen
Vice President. Elect to Take
Rest Before Assuming Du-
ties in National Capital.

Boston, Jan. 6.-Calvin Coolidge
was plain citizen tonight, the first
time in years. He went to the fam
lily freside at Northampton for a
rest from affairs of state, before be-
coming vice president.
The transition from governor to
citizen was accomplished simply. In
an informal proceeding that had
much ceremonial to it. the retiring
governor handed Claiming H. Cox,
his successor, the key of the execu-
tive chamber, the Butler Bible and
the arrow head and flint that signi-
fly the duty of keeping faith with
the states vanishing Indian charges.
Then without official escort. he left
the executive chambers by a side
door while in the main entry the in
augural procession of Governor Cox
began to form. Citizen Coolidge
found friends awaiting him below
and with them he walked out of the
state house while the band blared a
hail to the new chief.
After luncheon, with friends. the
vice president-elect set out for home
At the station he had to edge a way
for Mrs. Coolidge through crowd
and then seek seat. They rode in
a, day coach, the man reading a
newspaper and the woman knitting
sock.
Governor Cox in his inaugural ad-
dress recalled the Ponzi get
rich-quick scheme in urging protec-
ton of small investors as one of the
most urgent problems before the
commonwealth. He declared worth
less or fraudulent securities amount
ing to at least $30000,000 are sold
annually in Massachusetts,.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-07
Kansas Court Holds
Three Robbers Are Mob

Kansas City. Mo-, Jan. 6:--Three
robbers constitute a "mob" under
the Kansas mob law. according to
ruling yesterday Of Judge E. -.
Fischer of Kansas City, Kar.
The ruling was made in disposing
of demurrer fled by the city in a
suit brought against the city for Sl0.-
coo damages under the mob law by
John H. Foley, Kansas City Kan,
pool proprietor. Foley was robbed
in his place Of business by :hree men
January 81, 1920, of $500. Fifteen
patrons were also robbed
The Kansas mob law provides that
if a person is attacked by three or
more persons he can obtain dam
ages from the municipality. This is
the first case where the law has been
applied to robbers.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-07
Pearl Gray Boudoir
For Police Station

Boston. Jan. 6. - A boudoir at
police headquarters. suite of rooms
finished in. pearl gray and gold with
expensive mirrors. soft. lounges and
easy chairs was begun today. This
restful spot in the grim block of
buildings is the departments prepar-
alton for the advent of women to
its ranks. Police women were
authorized recently and ii is expected
to have the boudoir ready when they
begin their duties.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-07
Mrs. McElhaney GiUen
30 Years in Prison
For Barber's Murder

Alliance, Neb., Jan. 6.-(Special.) J
Preiss McElhaney, Fl, and
pretty, who was convicted by jury
in district court last month of second
degree murder for the shooting OF
Earl B. Anderson, local barber. to-
dav was sentenced to serve a full
term OF 80 years in the state peniten-
tiary by Judge w. H. Westover. A
motion for a new trial was over
ruled. .....
To the judges question as to
whether she knew of any reason
why sentence should not be pro-
nounced, she replied in a>clear voice,
No, SIR and stood with head
bowed while the sentence was read.
A few minutes later in the sher-
ifs Office she broke down and wept
bitterly. stating that she did not de-
serve SO long a sentence. She will
be taken to the penitentiary at once.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-07
Former Army Officer Joins
Paraguay Government Staff

San Francisco, Jam 6,-Capt. Do
bert H. Norfeld. petroleum and
tariff expert for the San Francisco
Chamber of Commerce. announced
he had been retained by the govern
ment OF Paraguay for service with
its treasury department. Hewill de-
part Saturday.
Captain Vorfeld formerly was a
member of the general s'aff OF the
army and was engaged ty the San
Domingo government in 1910 and
1920 in tariff revision and by the
United States in Latin American
tariff and other Investigations.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-07

And Cops
Get Raise
Minimum Wage of $50 a
Month Granted by City
Council After Stormy
Session.
Total Increase, $4,000

After exchanging several varie-
ties of folderol, persiflage and badin-
age, the honorable mayor and city
commissioners, sitting yesterday
afternoon as the annual city budget
board in the city council chamber,
voted to allow fircmen and policemen
an increase of pay of $40 month for
this year. beginning January !.
The approximate total increase OF
the fire department payroll for the
year will be $35,000, according to
Commissioner Ziminan. and for the
police department, $2l 900, accord
ing to Police Commissioner Ringer.
The increased pay will be a mini
mum of $50 per month for fire
men and patrolmen.
Stormy Session. -
III was the stormiest meeting Of
thej city officials for many weeks, in
vading the field of politics and in
,x1kving the presentation of personal
Psidbits.
commissioners Ziinman. Ringer,
Butler, Towl and Falconer voted
for the increased salaries of firemen
and policemen; Mayor Smith and
Commissioner Urc opposed the in
creases.
Commissioner Ure, superintendent
O. the department of public ac-
counts and finance, asserted that the
budget board had only Sl24000 to
apportion to the various departments
above the total Of last years general
fund of S2.2l8000. Commissioner
Zimnlan insisted that there was $780,
600 additional, explaining that Mr.
Ure had not included prospective
increase in miscellaneous collections.
So the council then proceeded to dis
tribute the 100000 by allowing ad-
ditional amounts over last years ap-
portionments in the following mani
ner:
Additional Amounts Allowed.
Fire, S45,000; police, health and
sanitation $4,000: electric light
rate case. Sl0000 parks and boule-
wards. $5OO00 public improvements,
$4,000; city elections, $4,000; public
library, $4,000.
When that action had Deen lor-
mally approved. Mayor Smith turned
to Commissioner Ure and said:
Now you bring in the resolution;
God only knows what it is.
Commissioner IRE. who stressed
his contention that there was only
si24.o00 to spread ins excess OF last
ssears appropriations. resisted un-
Successfully Commissioner ZimInan' 5
argument that there was 100000.
"Therc is 100000 to spread" said
Mr. Zimman.l
Ure Makes Hot Reply.
Go ahead and apportion the
funds as you like replied Mr.. ure,
with feeling, to Mr. Zimman. adding:
Il think your talk is as wise as
some OF the other things you have
done" -.
"Now. don't get excited" inter
posed the mayor. t.
81 am sorry to hear this break
between Urc and Zimman: they have
been such good friends recently"
remarked Commissioned Butler.
Il am sorry to see this sop which
has been thrown" said the mayor.
referring TO increases to the firemen
and policemen You forget, Mr..
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Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-07
Grandson Asks for Name
OF His Illustrious Sire

Washington, Jan. George Pea
body Eustis, grandson of the late
William w. Corcoran, donor of the
famous Corcoran Art Gallery, today
applied to the courts asking that his
name, that of his wife, Rosamond
Street Eustis, and those of their two
little children be changed to Cor
coran.
Mr.. Eustis explained that he was
anxious that the name of his dis
tinguished grandfather should not
become extinct.