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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-11-21
JAPAN: DESIRES
TO CONTRIBUTE
WILL HELP CHINA REALIZE AM
eIT1ONs-PREs DIFF
CULTIES IN COUNTRY LIE IN
. DOMESTIC SITUATION AS
WELL AS EXTERNALLY.

Washington, Nov. 20.-Japan de-
sires to make whatever contribu-
tions we are capable of towards Chi
mas realization of her just and legi-
innate aspirations" the COMMITTEES
discussing Far Eastern questions Of
the Washington conference was
told by the Japanese delegation at
today's session. -.
eve are entirely uninfuenced by
any policy of territorial aggrandize-
ment in any part Of China. said a
formal statement Of Japan's atti-
tude.
Japan adheres without condition
or reservation to the principle Of the
open door and equal opportunity" /"
the statement continued. 49,.
Regarding China's proposal that
extra-territoriality be abolished,
(which is perhaps one Of the most
important questions proposed by the
Chinese delegation" the Japanese
delegates will join in an endeavor
to come to an arrangement in a
manner fair and satisfactory to all
parties. >
Declaring that Japan looks to
China in particular for raw materi-
ais and foods, Japan, it was stated,
in it's effort to obtain these, as in all
of it's trade relations with China,
"does not claim any special rights or
privileges" The Japanese delegation
asserted that in it's view present diff
ficulties in China lie no less in her
"domestic situation than in exter-
nal relations" 1t is Japan's purpose
it was added, to avoid all action
"that may be construed as an inter-
vention in the internal affairs Of
China"
All that his conference can achieve
the Japanese said, is to adjust
Ghinas foreign relations, leaving
her domestic situation to be worked
out by the Chinese themselves.
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GINNING FIGURES OUT =,
ABOUT AS EXPECTED
Total to November ID, 7,27o,57s
Bales, 100000 More. Than
Total Government Estimate

Government ginning figures an
nounced today for the period Mo-
vember 1 to IA, snow a total to date
of 7,27O,575 bales, 733,575 more
than the government estimate for
the season.
Since November 1,.624,439 rum
ming bales have been ginned, about
the average for the period. The fig
ures announced today had no appre-
ciable effect on the cotton market,
the result having been forecasted in
private estimates. The fluctuations
in the market for the day were, with
in narrow limits, the close being
slightly below the high Of the day
though above the final figures Of
Saturday. December closed today at
1888 as against Ills Saturday.
Private figures in circulation over
the weekend were to the effect that
more than SO per cent of the cotton
crop has been picked.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-11-21
SENATE ACTION
FAILS TO STAND
INHERITANCE TAX RATE NOT
1NcREAsED-ONLY ONE OF
"HIGH" SPOTS DECIDED BY
coNFEREES ON MEASURE.
PART OF COMMERCE.

Washington, Nov. 19.-The SEN
ate amendment proposing to increase
the maximum inheritance tax rate
from the present rs Per cent on es-
tatess valued at s10,OOO,00O or more
to so per cent. on those of $780,
100000 or more was knocked out OF
the tax revision bill today by the
house, and senate conferees. This
amendment formed part Of the
compromise revision program
brought forward by the senate agrl-
cultural bloc and agreed to by Re-
publican leaders. This was the only
one of the remaining :'high" spots
in the bill on which the conferees
came to an agreement today but the
house managers, in conformity with
instructions voted yesterday by the
house, accepted the senate income
surtax maximum rate Of so per
cent. .
The house managers accepted to-
day the senate plan taxing insurance
companies. This plan provides that
life insurance companies shall pay an
income tax on it's investment income
at the rate to be fixed for cor
porations. Mutual insurance COM
panies other than life will be taxed
at the same rate-on their net incoAe
as computed under existing law,
while all other insurance companies
will pay the corporation tax rate on
their net income.
Other agreements reached by the
conferees include these: {,
Struck out the La Toilette amend
ment requiring taxpayers in making
their returns to list the tax free Sc
eurities held by them.
Adopted a compromise. amend
ment exemtping from taxation the
first $500 of income received by in
dividuals from investments in build
ing and loan associations, the ex-
emption to run for five years from
next January:
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-11-21
POSTAL RECEIPTS
Despite Hard Times There is Nc
Decrease in Sales.

Despite Hard Times There is No
Decrease in Sales.
Despite the supposed or real tight
ness of money as compared with
1920, postal receipts have not fallen
off, according to John Tolbert, post
master. Last year for the four quart
ers the total sum received from sales
and collections was approximately
$4,000. To September 80, end of
the third quarter, the receipts were
$11 200 with three of the best months
of the year ahead.
Of course, this normal showing at
the postoffice does not necessarily
mean plenty of money in circulation.
It may mean more bad accounts and
more bills going out. It may also
mean that the people, not being rush
ed with business affairs, are writing
more letters. Anyway, lot Of stamps
are being sold.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-11-21
BREAKS IN STORE
Jim Allen Cmes Over From Atlanta
For Visit

Jim Allen Cmes Over From Atlanta
For Visit =. -
81 sho is got good choffer," said
Jim Allen, Atlanta negro, as he was
leaving for the county gang in an
automobile this morning, after con-
viction on the charge OF house
breaking, loafing and lettering. He
was caught last night about midnight
in R. L. Mabry's store.
After entering through a rear
window and looking over the store
he had managed to open the outer
dooe of the safe when he was inter-
rupted by the entrance of the police.
They found him trying to hide
among sacks of -four.
Jim says he came to Abbeville
two weeks ago. He managed to keep
out of trouble until last night when
he decided to get rich quick and
leave town. His plans went wrong
and he was the cues t at dinner to-
day of the county gang and his term
will expire in time for him to ap-
pear in county court in February
He was fined $50 or so days.
According to offers, Aliens ap-
pearance compares with a descrip-
tion of a negro wanted in California
on a serious charge and it is possible
that Jim may be in demand else
where soon.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-11-21
AMERICA BEHIND
.fs,
ARMS REDUCTION.
ORGANIZED LABOR INDORSES
.MAGNIFiI0ENT PROPOSAL"
SPOKESMEN FOR AMERICAN
FEDERATION OF LABOR TELL.
OF UNITED SUPPORT.

Washington, Nov. 20.-Organized
labor through the American Fedora
tion Of Labor executive council to-
day indorsed as a magnificent pro-
posal' the American plan for reduc,
tion and limitation of naval arrna-
ment. =: -. -.
The federation executive council
embodied its Endorsement in a reso-
luton which declared: =.
"The American delegation spoke
Tor America in proposing the whole
sale destruction Of warships. E
"The American delegation spoke
for America in proposing the abso-
lutte cessation of warship construs-
tion for period of ten years, -
America is unitedly in favor Of
these proposals. -:
America, we believe, is willing
and ready to place it's full trust in
the methods Of democracy and in the
efficacy Of integrity of democracy.
America, we trust, will continue
on the inspiring course laid down at
the outset by its delegation for Sec
retary Hughes was the spokesman
and will on very point take the same
lofty and advanced position trans
cending, if possible, the note which
was struck on that first memorable
day.
eve record the position Of the
American workers for whom we
speak as being in abslute accord with
the utmost degree Of disarmament,
with the utmost effort to destroy the
machinery and to make unnecessary
and impossible the activities, the
jealousies and rivalries and the in
trigue that leads to war. =
"And We trust that America will
blaze the way even beyond consider
alton of the armaments of nations
and the rivalries of nations and will
seek to bring them into some perma-.
nent accord which will be organized
and definite to the end that there
may be made possible those necessary
recurring adjustments and adjudica-
tions which are vital to permanent
harmony and peace between peoples
and nations" :.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-11-21
EMPLOYEES FIX
=. WAGE REDUCTION |

Chicago, Nov. 19.-Employees of
Armour and Co., $4,000 in all, today
through their plant governing COM
mittee agreed with officials of the
packing house that a wage reduction
is necessary and fixed its amount.
The cut is effective November 2S.
This is the first time in the his
tory of the industry that a wage re-
duction has been arrived at in such
manner.
Tonight officials of Swift and Co.,
announced that after an all day con-
ference the representatives of the
Chicago assembly of employees had
voted that a readjustment of wage
was necessary, had extended vote
of confidence in the management
and had voted to leave the wage re-
duction to the discretion of the man.
agement.
Reductions for various classes of
employees of the Chicago assembly
practically corresponding to those
fixed by the employees of Armour &
Co., and effective on same date, No
vember 28, were then announced by
company officials who said they ex-
pected the other 16 assemblies of
employees to take similar action.
Employees of Wilson & Co., and
the Cudahy Packing company, who
are holding plant conferences, are
expected to accept similar reductions
and Morris & Co., has announced
that it will follow the example of
the others. All Of the 'fbig five" ex-
cept Morris & Co., last spring inau.
gurated the ''plant congress system
Of employees" participation Of the
management of the industry.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-11-21
BRITISH EXPERTS
BELIEVE IN SHIPS
DO NOT THINK AIRCRAFT HAS
DISPLACED THEM-PLANES
HAVE PdACE-BOMBARD-
MENT OF CITIES MIGHT BE
JUSTIFIED

Washington, Nov. 19.-An au'
thoritative statement of British ma
val views obtained tonight disclosed
that aircraft are not regarded by
the British as having displaced capi'
tai ships in naval warfare. Aircraft
have a distinct place in war, how
ever, and it was said that even air,
craft bombardment of cities might
he justified because of the pressure
such attacks exerted on enemy gov
iernments. The British spokesman
pointed out that bombardment OF
London and Paris from. the air dur
ing the war had been effective in
this way and it was indicated that
the British delegation would not
favor too sharp a limitation on air
craft operations if the question
comes up at the arms conference.
By contrast The British position
of adherence Of submarines was ex-
planned as due to the feeling. that the
submersible was "mere instrument
of assassination" and incapable OF
exerting any such infiuenre on peo-
pie and their governments as ali
raids on cities, The British reply to
the suggestion that the submarine
was the weapon Of the weaker pow
er was that the weak had never been
oppressed by the British navy when
there were no submarines.
Commit was denied by the Brit
ish sookesmen on the Japanese modi::
fication to. the American arms hml-
tation proposals, disclosed in part to-
day by Baron Kato. The Japanese
suggestions were variation OF the
program proposed by the United
States and subject Tor conference
discussion, it was said.
1t was denied that in thinking OF
continuing certain building for tech
nical reasons during the proposed
ten year holiday the British had ever
formally proposed to produce, a ship
year. Such a. building program
would amount to a repudistion of
the American holiday plan, it was
addcd. It was declared that nothing
Of the kind had ever been suggested
in any official British statement.
Many plans had been considered for
continuing technical knowledge, but
the British delegation was not com
mitted today. q. ~r =
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-11-21
CLIMAX COMES
IN LANDRU CASE
DEFENDANT SAYS HE WILL
PRODUCE MISSING WOMAN.
BELIEVED THAT IF ACCUSED
MAN CAN MAKE GOOD HE
WILL BE. ACQUITTED.

Versailles Nov. ia dramtic an
nouncement made in open court to.
day by Henri Landru that he would
produce before the court one of the
missing women the prosecution
charges him with having murdered
proved the climax of the trial of the
so-called "Bluebeard Of Gambais."
The opinion was general in the
court room that if Landru can make
good his declaration he most surely
will he acquitted but that if he fails
to do so, he will be convicted.
The defense absolutely refuses tc
give any inkling of the whereabouts
of the missing woman referred to
today by Landru, but it is reported
that evidence to be produced tomor.
row will be to the effect that the wo.
man, Madame Cuchet, together with
her son, is living in Rio de Janeiro
1t is said that she has made an afida'
Wit before the Frenchs consul in the
Brazilian capital Of their identity
and expressed a willingness to return
to France, providing that young
Cuchet shall be posted only as de.
serter from the army and granted
immunity.
The prosecution conceded this
evening that Landru had sprung a
sensation at the psychological mo-
ment as the only direct evidence
against the prisoner will be produc.
ed in the cases of Madame Pascal
and Mile Marcardier. Prosecutor
Godfrey, however professed that he
had been aware for some days of the
affidavits signed before the French
consul in Rio de Janeiro. It is said
he will contend that the alleged
Cuchet and her son are -imposters.
M. Moro-Giafferi, counsel for the
prisoner, said today that hope Of the
defense 'lies in South America u
Beyond this statement he would not
go.
There are three women on the list
of Landru's alleged victims, who at
some time or another have been con.
nected with South America-Mme.
Lobordeline, who was born in Bra
zil; Mms. Collomb, who resided fol-
many years in Guatemala, and Nine,
Cuchet, who several times expressed
a desire to emigrate to Argentina.
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]APAN'S REQUEST
WILL CAUSE TALK
AMERICAN DELEGATES WILL
OPPOSE ANY PROPOSED IN
CREASE IN RATIO OF JAPAN'S
NAVAL STRENGTH, AS AL
READY SET OUT IN PLANS.

Washington, Nov. 19.-Japans
request for an increase in the pro-
portional strength of her navy may
Lead speedily to some plain talk
across the council table of the arms
conference.
The American delegation stands
ready to dispute stubbornly any
material change from the ratio set
forth in the American plan. That ra-
ito it was emphasized by highest au-
thorities today reflects existing pro-
portional strength and so can not
be altered without upsetting a fun
damental principle Of the whole
plan.
In effect the American figures
would give Japan six fighting ships
to every ten owned~by Great Britain.
The Japanese have limited but never
formally announced. that they want
seven to ten. The naval experts OF
the United States really believe that
five to ten is neaerr the proper allot-
ment. Great Britain has accepted
the six to ten plan in principle but
her spokesmen have been silent
about the new Japanese proposals.
If it turns out that the Slightly
greater naval force suggested for
Japan by Admiral Baron Kato only
amounts to the addition of one bat
tie cruiser to the Japanese figures
then emphatic objections Of the
American delegates may not be
deemed necessary. But if the sugges-
tion conprehends 1 real change in
proportion it is declared on authori-
ty that a determined diplomatic
struggle will result.
The clear delineation of the Amer
ican position on this subject erved
to turn attention again to nava aral-
aments today while the Far Eastern
negotiations were at standstils to
permit the powers. to work out de-
tails Of their policy. Neither the con
ference nor any of it's committee
met during the day but the nine
delegations will assemble tomorrow
in executive sessions to resume their
discussions of the Far East.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-11-21
TEACHERS OF COUNTY =.
HOLD MEETING SATURDAY
Make Plan. For Teaehers' Institute
December 8-1O-Rural School
Supervisor Speaks.

Meeting Friday morning in the
court house the teachers of Abbe-
vile county launched plans for
holding a three day teachers insti-
tute, beginning December 8 and con-
tinuing through the 10th. The coun-
ty board of education has granted
full time pay to teachers attending.
The teachers also heard an inter-
esting address by D. L. Lewis, state
rural school supervisor, giving much
practical advice derived from his
experience throughout the state.
During the business session there
was much discussion of plans for the
forthcoming institute. ]. E. Swearin-
gen, state superintendent Of edu-
cation, D. L. Lewis, rural school
supervisor, and Matte Thomas, COM
munity organizer, will be asked to
address the teachers during the sym
postum. All the schools Of the county
except those in the city of Abbeville,
will be. suspended for the three days
Of the session. All observation of
methods and criticism of effort will
be made in the city schools, in visits
to the various classrooms.
Officers of the teachers association
are: J. D. Fulp, president; J. M.
Daniel, vice president; Mrs. Charles
Gillian, secretary, and Miss Rebecca
Jones, treasurer.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-11-21
-.
FORD BELIEVES
He WILL: SUCCEED

New York, Nov. 2O.-"You bet
going through" Henry Ford said to-
day regarding his lease Of the
Muscle Shoals, Ala, nitrate and
water power project. The terms, he
added, were up to the government.
Mr.. Ford who conferred here to-
day with Thomas A. Edison regard,
ing the Muscle Shoals project, was
asked if he proposed to compete
with Chile in the production of nj
trates.
"If we can't beat the Chileans we
ought to quit" he asserted.
Referring to his visit to Washing
ton when he conferred with Secre-
tary Hoover, Mr.. Ford said he also
had a conference with President
Harding and at that time had offered
to buy for junk battleships scrapped
by the government as result Of the
arms conference. He added that the
president had enjoyed. hearty
laugh.
Before leaving for Detroit the au-
tomobile manufacturer mentioned
that he went to the bedside of Sec
retary Weeks, who was i'll, late last
night in Washington and placed be-
fore him the proposition to take
over the Muscle Shoals property. He
declined to say whether they had
reached any definite agreement. He
also presented to Secretary Weeks
his proposition to buy scrapped bat
tleships for use in making automo-
biles and trucks.
"It's nothing" he remarked, I'VE
buy scrap iron all the time
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-11-21

There are 81 life insurance COM
panies in New York.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-11-21

In Germany, automobile tires cost
as much as 10000 marks.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-11-21

During 1920 sapphires were the
most favored gems.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-11-21
TELEPHONE HOLIDAY
No Gossiping Allowed ON Thanks
giving Day.

It is not often that the telephone
people take a holiday. At all hours
there is a response to your ring. But
next Thursday from 8 a. m. to p.
m. the force at the exchange will
have a holiday. The superintendent,
Miss McCord, requests, therefore,
that you do your telephoning early
Or late. il1R i; ~
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-11-21
ABBEVILLE LOSES
Batesburg-Leesville More
Match For Locals.

In a game much more thrilling
than the score indicates, Batesburg-
Leesville Hi Friday afternoon beat
Abbeville 81 to IA. At the end of
the first half Abbeville was leading
ID to 13, but the Lexington County
lads proved too strong in the end
and made three more touch downs.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-11-21
.POSTPONES MEETING

The meeting of the Book Club
will not be held this week, having
been postponed to November 80.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-25

received is not on account OF beauty.
In other words they in no. way APP
pear to be a handsome bird and there
is no reason to expect they would be.
Nevertheless the breeder claims 10
have taken three prizes at the Wat
sonville, Calf, county fair this year.
With regard to the origin OF the
fowl the breeder says:
'In 1918 baby chicken and baby
turkey were g&en to little four year
old girl as pets; these had the run OF
the yard and house until they became
too large; then were placed in small
pen in the back yard. Never having
any. other associates these two be-
came fast chums; and it was not un-
til they were nearly grown that 1t en-
tered the mind of any one that from
these two might come a real cross.
Thereafter every opportunity was
given to that purpose with the re-
suit that 13 eggs were laid. fathered
by the gobbler. From these, five
roosters and four pullets were
Matched"
He declares they multiply as do
other fowl, do not desire to roam as
do turkeys. are hardy. rapid growers
to 10 pounds and their meat has the
turkey f1avor-Ed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-25
SUGGESTING CAREFUL CONsjD.
GRAFTON

Early last June Governor Baxter
nominated Hon. Howard Davies as
chairman of the Public Utilities Com
mission. This nomination was rot
confirmed by the Executive Council.
We assume our readers recall the
features of the unfortunate contro-
versy which followed.
October % the Governor nominated
for the position Hon. Charles E.
Quincy of Portland. He gave his
reasons. which We're published in the
Journal, Monday morning. We would
respectfully suggest a careful read
ing of the Governors statement
what he has to say concerning his
communication with Mr.. Davies.
about the obligation imposed by his
oath of office and the need of a full
board for the proper transaction of
the business Of the Public Utilities
Commission.
I'VE believe Journal readers will
agree that the position Governor
Baxter has now reached agrees with
that taken by the Journal from the
beginning-that his oath Of Office was
paramount to his personal desires.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-25
How to Make Pine
Cough Syrup at Home
Has no equal for prompt results.
Takes but a moment to prepare,
and saves YOU about 81.

Pine is used in nearly all prescrip.
tions and remedies for coughs. The
reason is that pine contains several
elements that have a remarkable
effect in soothing and healing the
membranes of the throat and chest.
Pine cough syrups are combinations
of pine and syrup. The SYRUP" part
is usually plain sugar syrup.
10 make the best pine cough remedy
that money can buy, put 2H ounces
of Pinex in a pint bottle, and fill up
with home made sugar syrup. Or
you can use clarified molasses, honey,
or corn syrup, instead of sugar syrup.
Either way, you make full pint
more than you can buy ready-made
for three times the money. 1t is
pure, good and tastes very pleasant.
You can feel this take hold of a
cough or cold in i way that means
business. The cough may be dry,
hoarse and tight, or may be persist
emily loose from the formation of
phlegm. The cause is the same-in.
named northumberland this Pinex
and Syrup combination will stop it
usually in "a hours or less. Splen.
did. too, for bronchial asthma, hoarse-
ness, or any ordinary throat ailment.
Pinex is highly concentrated com.
pound of genuine Norway pine ex.
tract, and is famous the world over
for its prompt effect upon coughs.
Beware of substitutes. Ask your
druggist for 90, ounces of Pinex"
with directions, and don't accept any
thing else. Guaranteed to give abso-
lutte satisfaction or money refunded.
The Pinex Co.. Fl. Wayne, Ind.