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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-02-07
FRANCE WILL SEE
TO 1T GERMANY is
MADE TO PAY DEBT
Premier BRAND Informs Deputies
of Purpose-To Vote Tomorrow

Paris, Feb. 4.-France still in
tends to see that Germany is made
to pay her debt in full, if her eco
nomic condition permits of such
payment, Premier BRAND informed
the chamber of deputies today in
presenting the declaration of his
ministry on the reparations ques-
ton.
,"The French Government" said
the p remier in reviewing the de-
cisions reached by the allied su-
preme council at it's meeting in
Paris last week, "has in no wise re-
nounced the purpose Of collecting
the entire debt due from Germany,
if she recover her economic pros
perity. The decisions of the su-
preme council, M. BRAND explained,
meant "the payment by Germany to
the limit of her economic capacity,
the principal measure toward which
is the development of her exporta-
tions."
The definite plan which the allied
conferees had in view at the meet
ing, the premier said was to verify
and fix the exact total of Ger
many's exports, and the general re-
suit of the conference was to avoid
paradoxical situation in which
Germany's foreign trade would
thrive through deliveries of her pro-
ducts to the allies, TO the detri-
ment of allied industries.
The session was resumed an hour
later, but it was not expected that
the interpretations would be COM
pleted and vote reached on ap-
proval of the declaration before to-
morrow.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-02-07
MANY MASONS TO
COLUMBIA SOON
Big Scottish Rite Reunion There
Next Monday

Columbia, Feb. 3.-With high Ma
sonic officials and members expected
from South Carolina, Georgia, Ten
nessee and Texas expected as
guests of honor and large class eli
gible to take the degrees the winter
reunion of Ancient. and Accepted
Scottish Rite Masons will be held in
Columbia starting next Monday,
February 7, and continuing through
the following Wednesday. This is to
be another of the auspicious Mason
ic occasions which have been held in
Columbia.
Several thirty-second degree Ma
sons from Texas and Tennessee are
expected to be here. George Flem-
ing Moore, Of Charleston, grand
commander, Charles C. Homer, in
spector general of Maryland and
Hyman w. Witcover of Savannah,
Ca, inspector general of the Geor-
gia South Carolina Jurisdictions are
among the Scottish Rites officials
who have been invited here for the
occasion.
During the three sessions from
the fourth to the thirty-second. de-
grees are to be conferred. The class
of eligibles which embraces various
sections of the State includes over
18O candidates. On Monday the
fourth to 18th degrees will be con
ferred. Tuesday the 18th to 30th de-
grees will be conferred and We'd
nesday the 30th and 32nd degrees
will be given. Banquets are on the
program for Monday and Wednes-
day nights.
Those candidates from out of Co.
lumbia who expect to come here for
the reunion are asked to notify
Claude C. Campbell, secretary, at
Columbia, so that hotel accommoda-
tions can be arranged for.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-02-07
INCOME TAX FACTS
YOU, SHOULD KNOW

Births, deaths, and marriages dur
ing the year 1920 affect materially
income tax returns for that year.
Millions of babies were added to
family circles, each Of whom brings
an exemption of $500 in the parents
income tax return. .
Widows and widowers who lost
their husbands or wives during the
year are especially affected. They are
single for the purposes of the in
come tax law and are granted only
ain exemption Of $1,000, unless the
head of a family.
Persons VINO were divorced or sep
arated by mutual agreement during
the year also must consider them
selves as single persons.
The status of the taxpayer on De-
cember 81, 1920, determines the
amount Of the exemptions. If on that
day the taxpayer was married and
living with wife or husband claim
may be made for the $500 exemp-
ton. If single, or married and not
livinS with wife or husband on De-
cember 81, the exemption is only ST.
900.
Persons who reached majority dur
ing the year and whose earnings for
that period amounted to $1,000 or
more, or $4,000 or more, according
to their marital status, must file re-
turn and pay tax on their net in
come in excess of those amounts.
To avoid penalty, the return must
be in the hands of the Collector. of
Internal Revenue for the district in
which the taxpayer lives, or has his
principal place of business, on or be-
fore midnight of March Is, 1921.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-02-07
THIS WOULD BE
= NEWS IF IT>pIDN'T
COME FROM IRELAND

I Dublin, Feb. S.-Four men are
dead as result of an ambush Of
= squad of auxiliary police at Ballin
alee, near here yesterday two of the
wounded having died late last
night. Details Of the attack have
not been received here, but it
u known that one Of two motor lor-
mes was blown up by mine set in a
1ssd, it being said that this was the
after spending several days with
Had been used against crown forces
IN Ireland. ~ s., 49,.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-02-07

The Chinese have devoted them
selves for nearly four thousand
years, to the artificial propagation
of fish, shell-fsh, pearl and sponges.
The episcopal ring was formerly
set with any gem. It is however at
the present time generally set with
an amethyst or a sapphire.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-02-07
SPRINGS & COMPANY
COTTON LETTER

The small amount of business that
has been transacted upon the New
York Cotton Exchange during the
past week does not indicate any vol
ume of new mill business, and many
believe that the demand for manu-
factured goods which was in evidence
around the first of the year has
about run it's course.
The fluctuations of the past week
indicate no definite trend, and as
stated in our recent letter, we be-
lieved that matters of small import
ance, which cause day to day fluctu-
atoms, should be overlooked as far
as possible, and a broad view taken
of the entire cotton situation.
For reasons outlined in our last
letter, exports continue small. Our
shipments to Great Britain since
August 1st, are about 100000 bales
less than for the same time last year.
Notwithstanding these small exports,
the stock Of cotton in Liverpool is
almost 100000 bales greater than
it was at this time last year. With
exchange on the United States so un-
favorable, England will naturally i'm
port as much cotton as possible from
her Colonies, and from other cotton
producing sections offering more fa-
vorable exchange rates. Exports to
the Continent of Europe have been
slightly over 100000 bales greater
this year than they were last year,
but we must not overlook the fact
that in fixing Germany's indemnity
a tax of IL per cent has been placed
upon her manufactured exports. This
will handicap Germany's activity and
curtail purchases of raw cotton for
manufacture and export in the form
of finished foods.
On the whole, we continue to feel
that further reactions are probable,
md would only suggest the purchase
of cotton on breaks.
Wheat.
The bullish report from Washing
IN placing the remaining stocks OF
wheat at 2O,OOO,000 bushels against
Alt, 100000 a year ago was dis
tince surprise. Export demand con-
tinues slack. Europe is buying, where
possible in countries offering more
favorable exchange advantages.
A trading market with sharp fuc.
tuations seems probable and we ad.
ise conservative operations.
Corn will be Influenced to a great
extent by the price movements OF
wheat, but we can see nothing to
indicate any, change in trend and
look for ultimately lower prices.
- Receipts of oats continue heavy
and demand is poor. We do not ex.
pect sustained advance.
Springs & Co.
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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-02-07
RERSHING ISSUES
WARNING AGAINST
UNPREPAREDNESS
Tells House Naval Committee Amer
ca Should Go Ahead With Its
Present Army and Navy
Program.

Washington, Feb. 3.-A warning
sgainst pacifsm and unpreparedness
was given the House naval commit
bee today by General Pershing who
appeared to discuss world disarma-
Ment.
While expressing approval OF the
uroposal for world disarmament
conference, the former commander Of
the American expeditionary forces
azid the United States should go
ahead with it's present navy and ar
my programs until definite agree
ment had been reached by at least
The five great world powers.
I'VE should steer clear of drift
ing into a pacifist state of mind SIM
ply because we are discussing this
subject," General Pershing asserted.
sNone of us want war, but we do
mot want to be caught unprepared if
sar comes"
Against Unpreparedness
sUntil some agreement is had I
would say that the safe policy for the
United States to pursue would be to
continue our army and navy pro-
grams and not allow ourselves to be
caught unprepared as we were at the
beginning of the world war. 1t is
unsafe and unwise for one nations to
'disarm at such a. time as this unless
the others, do the likewise. ! think l
am in a position to know, better than
any other man, what unpreparedness
meant at the beginning of the war"
The nations of the world know,
she general added, that Americas
economic position would enable it to
sutstrip the world in military pre-
paration if it so desired and that
therefore they would realize the sim
eerity of move for disarmament if
initiated by this country and would
Subscribe to it gladly.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-02-07

Motion pictures showing criminal
in action have been barred in Chica-,
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Connecticut western news., 1921-12-15
AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT
Cadillac Rams Tree; Driver Receives
 Severe Cut on Face

The truck owned by Johnson & Lin1ell and driven by Irving J. Waite was indirectly the cause of an acci- dent On Acknowledges Friday morn- ing. He was abojt to turn into a driveway, when a Cadillac sedan con- taining Salama Dieb, two women and child, enroute to Troy, N. Y. came along. Realizing too late that they could not pass the truck, the sedan turned sharply to the left, crashing into a large elm tree. The driver was severely cut on the face by Cla@- from the windshield and the cor otherwise damaged.
 A warrant was issued for Diabs' arrest on a charge of reckless driving The case was heard by Justice Ford MonIay morning and Diebs VIZ, 1~or.d net r@j!:@. At;orl:ey Thomas :. Hcviao c% Waterbury represented .};eb
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-15
ANCIENT APRON LOANED TO HOUSATONIC LODGE Said to Have Beer Worn in Lodge by George
 Washington

Through the kindness of Mrs. H. E. Lyles and Samuel A. Eddy, Housatonic Lodge, No. 61, F. < A.. M., becomes the holder of an em- lem of Masonry the value of which is highly appreciated by every mem Der of the order. It is a sheepskin apron, said to have been worn in lodge by George Washington and handed down through the generations until it was received through inheri- tapce by Mrs. Lyles and MT. Eddy.
 Accompanying the apron is the following statement:
 "This Free Masons' apron was presented to Dr. Ovid Plumb by MT. Deane of New Marlborough, thought to be an uncle of Mrs. Pitkin Cowles, who was in the Revolutionary army and he said it was given him by General George Washington and that he had seen him wear it in the lodge room at Mason's meetings. Mrs. Abiah Plumb gave it to me this 25th day of June, 1858. Signed, William Adam"
 A further statement regarding the apron is attached to the glass case in which it reposes that every Mason may know it's history, as follows:
 "Dr. Ovid Plumb died in 1856. From 1858 this apron remained in the possession of William Adam, during his lifetime. At hls death in 1884 it became the property of Mrs. Sarah w. Adam, who kept it during the remainder of her life, which came to an end in 1918. It then became by inheritance, the property of Mrs. H. E. Lyles and Samuel 4. Eddy, who have kindly consented to loan it to Housatonic Lo1ge, No. 61, F. & A. M, to be held by them until such time as they or their heirs call for it's return"
 The formal presentation of the apron to Housatonic Lodge Jas made at the regular communication last Thursday evening by Past Master Howe. It was received m behalf of the Lodge by Past Master Bea1ion.
 Ho1satonic Lodge may well be proud of this relic of bygone days: it's intrinsic value as an antique is large, but it's value to Nasons, in that it recalls to mind names that commanded respect, from this com nuuity down to Virginia, when it was worn by the Father of Our Country-George Washington. May it impart to all who view it similar feeling to that which he who wore it must have held
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-15
TOWN HALL QUESTION
Selcctmen to Meet Citizens Informal.
 ly on December 16th

What is the town going to do about the Town Hall? This seems to De the great local question of the day. Sew eral propositions have been advanced, so, in order to crystalline sentiment, the selectmen have decided to meet the voters of the town, informally, at the Town Hall, this Friday evening, December 16th, at eight o'clock. At this meeting it is hoped to have a letter from the State Police, :on- taining recommendations, and vari- ous repair propositions will be sub mitted for discussion.
 If the voters decide that a special town meeting is desirable the petition may be circulated and presented to the selectmen at this time.
 Every resident should consider this meeting of sufficient importance to warrant his or her attendance, and it is hoped that the community will be benefited by this public meeting
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-15
STATEMENT BY
 THE STATE FORESTER Warns Public Regarding the Taking of Trees and
 Evergreens

Walter O. Filley, state forester, has issued a statement to guide those who, as have been their custom in the past, go into the woods to gather Christmas greens for decorative pur- poses. He points out that there are things the public may do and things it may not do.
 Mir. Filley says that Philip P. Wells, of Middletown, president of the Connecticut forestry association, recently called attention in a letter to the state police to the law re- garding the unauthorized taking and transporting of evergreen trees which provides for a fine of not less than $50 for violation. He asked thattnis law be strictly enforced in order to protect forest plantations and nat ural evergreen forests from damage.
 The law, MT. Filley points out, pro- hibits the taking of evergreen trees or branches from the land of an- other without written permission of the owner or his agent The taking of laurel, ferns or foliage branches of any kind without permission is also prohibited when the material is to be sold or offered for sale. Any such material exceeding twenty pounds in weight and all evergreen trees or branches transported on the highway or shipped by common carrier must be so marked to show the name and address of the owner of the land from whom they were taken and the name and address of the party gath ering them.
 MT. Filley says the purpose of the law is to give owners of forest pro- perty some projections against an- moving depredations which are be- coming increasingly serious. It's principal aim is to prevent the whole sale removal of evergreen and other decorative material for commercial purposes and without compensation to the owner.
 The casual gathering of amall quantities of laurel, ferns, vines, G,.~ ,.u.nc ground and running pine), or foliage branches other than evergreen is not prohibited, but the amount of such material which may be carried away is restricted to 20 pounds. The unauthorized taking of single evergreen tree or hran"h f~r private use is, however, just as Ille- gal as the removal of a truck load to sell. Fines already have been inn posed under this law and the public should be informed regarding 1t to prevent unintentional violation. MT. Wells in his letter to the super intendent of the state police had pointed out that in past seasons the plantations of the New Haven Water Company had suffered severely. Nat ural hemlock forests had been ruth lessly despoiled and trees 30 feet high often had been ruined by the cutting off of 10 feet at the top.
 Mir. Wells asked that highways be patrolled during December and that all automobiles carrying evergreen trees be stopped and examined, and the drivers arrested and prosecuted if it was found the law had been violated. MT. Wells said in support of his request that the duty should not be thrown upon land owner nor should they be compelled to patrol the highways.
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-15
COUNTY BAR OFFICERS
!, J. Nickerson President-W. w.
 Pierce on Grievance Committee

At the annual meeting of the Litchfeld County Bar Association held in Winsted the following officers were elected: president, L. J. Kicker son, West Cornwall; vice-president, Samuel Herman, Winsted; secretary, Frank B. Mum, Winsted; auditors, Richard T. Higgins and William H.. Blodgett, Winsted.
 The following were recommended as grievance committee: L. J. Nick erson, R. T. Higgins and W. w.. Bierce of Torrington. About 20 members of the bar were present.
 MT. Nickerson was also elected president of the bar library associa- tion, with Attorneys Herman and DoWd as secretary and treasurer re- spectively. Librarians appointed were Winsted, c. Wesley Winslow; Litch- field, J. T. Hubbard and w. M. Foord, New Milford, J. S. Addis.
 It was voted to hold the annual dinner of the county bar association in Winsted, December &0. Judge James H. Wekb will preside at snort calendar sesison of the superior court on the same day. The committee, which will have charge of the ar engagements, is composed of L. J. :Iickerson, F. B. Munl, secretary R. T. Higgins, w. H. Blodgett, Walter Holcomb, L. W. Cogswell, and Wheaton F. H. Dowd.
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-15
TUBERCULOSIS COWS
Domestic Animals Department to
 Warn Whole State with Posters

"The use of milk from tuberculous cows constitutes a distinct menace to public health. The findings of able investigators show that a very large proportion of tuberculosis in young children is of the bovine type" reads a statement of the state department of public health on 1000 posters re- gently prepared for the state depart ment of domestic animals to be is sued broadcast over the state in a concentrated effort to educate public opinion to the necessity of protect ing itself against bovine tuberculosis arising from an infected milk supply. The poster presents q fac-simile of the official tuberculin tested herd cer tificate which is being issued by Commissioner of Domestic Animals Whittlesey to all dairymen who have submitted their herds to the official test for tuberculosis and who have removed from their herds all cattle which have thus been proved in- fected.
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-15
EDWARD T. PERRY ON
 NEAR EAST REL'-F
Gives Enterest;n" Irfor~7atio1 at the Town
 Hall

Last Sunday evening, representa- tives from all the churches, met at the Town Hall to hear Edward T. Perry of Hartford speak upon the present need in the Near East. His connection with the New York office and personal experiences with reli ef work, gave valuable first hand in formation.
 The American people stand be- tween these children and starvation, said MT. Perry. Over delayed ship ment necessitated half rations for a month and 100 children died from it's effects in one orphanage under his supervision and many outside the walls are clamoring for admission.
 MT. Perry is a graduate of Will Hams College and is now a student st Hartford Theological Seminary. He is a resident of Colebrook and on week-ends goes about the state giv- ing lectures on the needs in the Near East.
 Our town has been feeding IS cilil- dren for this year, which requires $900. It is also hoped to raise sone- thing for industrial education and clothes.
 A committee will call upon our townspeople soon, and a generous response is anticipated, as Canaan has always gladly cooperated in pre- vious years.
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-15
EVERGREENS WIN ONE
 AND DEFEATED ONE Win from Cornwall, 61-16; Lose to Litchheld Royal
 Purples, 49-19

The Canaan Evergreens broke even in their games last week, losing in Litchfield to the Royal Purples of that place by 49-19 and swamping Cornwall Saturday night in a suaa- way game, 61-16.
 Royal Purples 4ei Evergreens 1e
 Canaan was equal in passwork to the Purples but were far outclassed in the basket-shooting division. tnci- dentally, this seems to be the chief difficulty in all out-of-town games.
 Plumb, Olssen and Elliot starred for the Royal Purples, the former pair sinking eight baskets each and the latter a half-dozen. None of the Canaan five were conspicuous for outstanding shooting, except Proper, who caged a neat brace of pretty ones. Apparently, the colors .lidn't mix we'll and one ran.
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-15
William L. Egpleston

The funeral of William L. Eggles- ton, former resident, who died at Fairview Hospital in Great Barring ton, Mass, Saturday night, was held from the chapel of the Congregation al Church, Norfolk, Tuesday after noon with Rev. William B. Johnson officiating. MT. Eggleston was born in Canaan sixty-six years ago, the son of William and Euphelia (WebsUer) Eggleston, and lived here for many years. Soon after the death of his wife, Emma (Johnson) Eggleston, he left for Ritzville, Wash, where he resided until about one and a half years ago, when he returned to the East. He is survived by two neph- ews, Philemon w. Johnson and Roy L. Johnson and one niece. Mrs. Samuel L. Reel.
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-15
MITCHELL HOUSE ENTERED
Burglars Ransack House and Take
 Money, Coats, etc.

Sometime during Friday night burglars entered the Mitchell resi- dence near Twin Lakes and took a small sum of money, two coats and other small articles. Aside from the things taken, considerable damage was done to the house, for in forcing doors which were locked, woodwork and locks were demolished with the tools used.
 Practically no clue as to the iden- tity of the criminals has been found, though the state police are working on the case. It is the opinion held by some that it was the work of thieves travelling in an automobile.
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-15
LANDMARK DESTROYED
Sheffield Inn Was Known in Stage
 Coach Days

Fire of unknown origin destroyed the cd Sheffield Plain Tavern, about six miles north of here Saturday nicht. The tavern was in former years a station on the Hartford-Al- bany stage coach line. The present owner who conducted tea room in the old brilding was away at the time of the fire. Firemen were sum mcned from Canaan, but the build ing WIS completely ablaze on their arrival.
 The b,,iIGing vaa erccteI in the eorly days of the l2st cent~ry Ivy Noses Forbes who conducted 1he stage line. Passengers from Hart ford had supper at the inn while bound for Hartford had breakfast there. Mrs. George Phelps of Park place, Winsted, who was born at the inn in 1840, is a granddaughter of the founder of the stage line.
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-15

 Higgins and Bell. Scorer-Place.
 Evergreens 61; Cornwall 16
 The Evergreens ran rings around the visitors and scored at will. Scor- ing at the end of the first half stood 34 to 8. To the entire local team goes the credit for this trimming. Keenan and Beaujon alone did not turn in baskets, the former effectiug slch brilliant defensive work that his man was unable to score. BeaHjon played but ten minutes and bad luck prevented him from scoring.
 O'Neil was the lion of the eveaing, sinking eleven floor shots and rhree foul trials. Baldwin, Proper lnd Blass were tied at six all. Blass put up the finest defensive and offensive game he has shown this season and he has done pretty fair work. Will cox was CornwalPs chief point maker, oaging six baskets. Hart and Hedden sank the elusive pellet once
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