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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-05-11

Washington, May 10.-President
Harding has requested no delay in
the passage of the peace resolution
in the house, it was stated today by
those in close touch with the White
House.
President Harding is not asking
for delay in the adoption by the
house of a peace resolution, it was
said today in high administration
quarters, but because of the situa-
ton in Europe growing out of the
reparations settlement, he is not in
sisting that there should be any
haste in putting the measure
through.
1t was said that at the time of
enactment of the resolution by the
senate, the president was asked
whether there was any reason for
delay in the adoption of the legisla-
tion there and the senate was in
formed that there was none. To EN-.
phasize that there was no conflict
between the president and congress,
however, vt was stated that it was
thought advisable not to inject pos
sible complication in the reparations
settlement between the Allies and
Germany by the passage of the reso-
luton by the house at this time.
It was not indicated whether any
pressure one way or another would
be brought by the executive to OBJ
tain adoption of the resolution in
the house after the present repara-
tions crisis has passed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-05-11
CONVENTION
WAS GRAND SPECTACLE
Crowded House Thoroughly Enjoyed
Every Minute of Enter
tainment

The packed house that greeted
the. "Old Spinsters Convention
Monday evening in the local Opera
House was kept convulsed with
laughter during the greater part of
the evening and there was not one
in the large audience but who thor
oughlyenjoyed every moment from
the rise to the final fall of the cur
tain.
To say the very least IS to say
that the entire program from start
to finish was grand. Every actor was
"star" performer, and no part
could have been better rendered
than it was.
The costumes were comic in the
extreme. The paraphernalia, includ-
ing canary birds, poodles and cats,
effectively displayed caressingly
fondled, caused many a side to ache
from convulsions of laughter. The
local jokes were winners, and the
songs and papers and speeches of
the old maids simply brought down
the house.
Upon the Transformation of the
first "old maid" to a pretty little
girl, the uproar of laughter and un-
confined myrth was changed into one
of profound silence and intense in
terest, and that sweet childish voice
of little Miss Mona Tutt was never
head better advantage.
The transformation of each "old
maid" brought forth being lovely
or talented or both, and never were
sweeter songs and music heard in
this city.
During the entire evening encore
after encore was given and had the
performers responded each time to
the call of the audience, the "Old
Spinsters Convention" would prob
ably still be in session.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-05-11
ENTERTAINING THE VISITORS

During their stay in Abbeville
Rear Admiral MCGOWAN w7s enter
tanned in the home of Judge and Mrs
Frank B. Gary and Col. Spratt was
the guest of Major and Mrs. J D
Fulp.
Admiral MCGOWAN renewed many
old friendships among people who
remembered him as boy and all
found him pleasant cultured gen.
tleman.
Col. Spratt was given warm well
come by the World War veterans and
all our people were delighted to do
him honor.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-05-11
ABBEVILLE DELEGATION
ATTENDS MEETING

Quite a number of prominent Abb
beville citizens went to Clinton yes
terday where they met with delega-
tions from other cities of this Sec
tion and with the engineers of the
to discuss plans and de-
wise means of pushing through the
East and West highway.
The meeting was an enthusiastic
one and the local delegation is much
pleased with the outlook.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-05-11
SEASONABLE RAINS
HELP THE CROPS

The drought was broken last
night when very seasonable rains
fell. The rain was steady and ad-
vices are that the rains were general
throughout this section. The farm
ers were suffering from the dry
spell, crops being very much in need
of rain. The dry weather has retard-
ed crops considerably and injured
the stands but it is now believed
that the rains will bring up all
seeds in the ground and that the
young crops will hum themselves.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-05-11
THE VETERANS MEET

The Confederate Veterans met
Tuesday in the Court House and
elected the following Veterans to
serve on the Pension Board for the
next term: ]. S. Gilbert, J. H. Barks-
dale and J. l.. Hill.
The Veterans passed a resolution
asking the Legislative delegation
to empower the local board to
classify the pensioners more accord
ing to their different needs
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-05-11
SCHEDULE CHANGES

The schedule on the Southern has
been changed, effective Sunday
May 18th. The train taken off the
short line between here and Hodges
goes back on. This eliminates the
wait in Hodges with connections for
the South. ~
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-05-11
HARDING REQUESTED
NO DELAY IN PEACE
MEASURES PASSAGE

Not Asking For Delay in Senate, 1t
Is Said-Because of the Situation
In Europe, in Reparations. The
President Does Not Insist On
Hasty Action.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-05-11
A VISITOR FROM CHARLESTON

Miss Frances Mcneil, of Charles
ton, is in Abbeville and will make an
extended visit to Mrs. Foster Nc
Lane. Miss Mcneil comes to Able
vile each summer and she meets
with a warm welcome from her
many friends.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-05-11
CHANGE
IN SELECTION OF
u. S. POSTMASTERS

Being Limited to Highest Mark,
Can Choose One of Three Highest
Standing.
Washington, May 10.-President
Wilson's order for selection of first,
second and third class postmasters
under civil service requirements
was modified today by President
Harding to give a wider field from
which postmaster be chosen.
Instead of being required to Sc
lect the candidate standing highest
in a civil service examination for
any specific postmastership, the ad-
ministration may under today's or
der give the place to any one of the
three at the head Of the qualified
list.
About $4,000 post offices of the
first, second and third classes are af-
fected by the order, which it was
said at the White House would be
applied to all selections made for
those places beginning today. In
making the announcement President
Harding issued a statement saying
he hoped congress would take fur
ther step in the same direction by
placing first, second and third class
postmastefs under the classified civil
service as has been done with fourth
Nclass postmasters.
The president pointed out that be-
sides the 39,433 postmasters in the
fourth class there were 700 post
offices of the first class, 2,617 of the
second and 1852 of the third total
of 1889.
"Obviously these offices are busi-
ness agencies of the government in
legal purpose and should become so
in fact" he said. "The only certain
ultimate way to bring this about is
to classify, first, second and third
class postmasters. This will require
an act of congress. It is a step for
ward, measured by the requirements
of progress and is one which l hope
will be made. Under existing laws,
the executive has no power to
require. that these Offices be placed
in the classified service.
Moving in that direction, how
ever, the executive order issued. to-
day provides that if any such va
cancy is not filled by nomination
for promotion Of one from within
the competitive classified civil service
then an open competitive examina-
ton shall be held and the appoint
ment shall be made from one of the
highest three eligibles, as required
now by law in the classified civil
service, This order, which is for our
own guidance in making these ap-
pointments, will bring an operation
squaring with the requirements of
any probable future legislation.
"Under this order the kind of
test and plan of investigation and ex
animation which shall be provided
for, shall be based on the appli-
cant's business training, experience,
fitness, organizing and executive
ability, and general qualifications
for an efficient administration and
shall, in no sense, be a clustered
scholastic, examination, which might
result in high grade in theory, but
not a guaranty of efficiency in fact.
'This order applies to all present
incumbents of postoffices whose
terms have expired and will apply to
all other incumbents as their present
terms expire"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-05-11

Memorial Day was beautifully OBJ
served here yesterday when the city
was literally turned over to the few
remaining Confederate Veterans,
who were lauded and feasted, befit-
ting their meritorious service of past
but not forgotten history.
The; exercises, in the morning,
were held in the Opera House; the
stage being decked with American
and Confederate flags and taste
fully decorated with potted plants
and ferns.
All places of business in the city
were closed during the exercises
and the house was thronged with
spectators to hear and witness the
exercises and to pay tribute to those
loyal fellows who wore the gray.
Major ]. D. Fulp, master of the
ceremonies presided. His happy,
bright and humorous introductions
of the several speakers was certainly
an enjoyable feature of the exer-
cises.
Seated on the rostrum with the
speakers were twenty-five Confed-
crate veterans, also Mrs. Fannie j.
Marshall and Mrs. Lucy Thomson,
who themselves were heroines of
the truest type during the dark days
of the sixties.
The exercises began with the sing
ing of America by the entire audi
ence and after the invocation, "My
Old Kenucky Home" was sung by Sc
lect choir.
Major Fulp then read an editorial
clipped from the Index-Journal of
Greenwood on "Abbeville Hospitali-
ty", written in appreciation of en-
tertainment shown the B. M. L.
cadets while guest Of the city last
week.
Mayor Mars in a short, but happy
and pleasing manner, in behalf of
the city, welcomed the veterans.
Among many other nice things the
Mayor said:, every thing in Abbe-
vile today at our disposal is at your
command. Take any thing you see
that you want and if you don't see it
ask for it. The City is yours"
-"Tenting Tonight" py Sc
lect choir after which Major Fulp
read a list of those brave Abbeville
Veterans, who, since last Memorial
Day, have crossed. over the river
and now rest with Lee and Jackson,
! "under the shade of the trees"-
Year by year the ranks grow thinner
and those who today failed to an
swer the roll call were, M. S. Ash
| ley, R. w. Crawford, John Evans,
E. P. Gray, w. M. Hall, G. w. Mil
ford, J. C. Martin, and G. W. Walk
er.
In addition to this roll call was
read a tribute to Major J. Fuller
Lyon, published in the Confederate
Veteran at the time of his death.
Col. Spratt.
Major Fulp humorously intro
duced his fellow veteran of the
World War, COL Thos. B. Spratt, of
the famous Thirtieth Division. There
were few veterans of the World war
present and Major Fulp attributed
their absence to their modesty.\
Col. Spratt, distinct and eloquent
speaker told in no uncertain terms
of how the Thirtieth Division had
broken the Hindenburg Line, the
greatest military defense ever
known in history. "It was critical
point in civilization, practically
every nation on the globe was en-
gagged in that war, but it remained
for South Carolinians and Abbe-
vile county men to go Over the
Top, win the decisive battle and
make the world safe for decency and
democracy" At this point Col.
Spratt, feelingly, touchingly and af-
fectionately paid beautiful tribute
to the two thousand, who lost their
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-05-11


An effort by Representative Her
rick, Republican, a new member from
Oklahoma, to attach a rider declar-
ing the war at an end and directing
the secretary of war to withdraw
American troops from the Rhine was
quickly checked by Representative
Mondell, the Republican leader, with
point of order.
When the bill was being consider
ed paragraph by paragraph an
amendment offered by Representa-
tive Byrnes, Democrat, South Caro-
lima, TO reduce the force from, 168,-
600 the number recommended by
Secretary Weeks to 100000 was
adopted. Privileged to call for
second vote, Chairman Anthony of
the subcommittee in charge of the
bill, did so today but the amend
mens was retained, 1913 to 159.
Representative Mondell spoke in
opposition to the Byrnes amendment,
contending that it would be impos-
sible for months to cut the army to
100000. To keep within the appro-
priation during the IL months period
beg ming July l, he said, it would
be necessary toward the last of the
year to reduce the army to 100000.
Representative Garrett, Tennessee
acting Democratic leader, lead the
fight for retention of the Byrnes pro-
posal and on the vote had almost
solid Democratic support and that
cf many Republicans. Efforts on a
second roll call to knock out an
amendment previously adopted to
permit enlisted men to be discharged
on application failed, 1873 to 169.
AS introduced the bill carried ap-
proximately $332,OOO,OOO but substi-
tuition of maintenance allowance
for 100000 men instead of 10000
men decreased the total amount $12-
100000.
AS passed at the last session the
bill, which was pocket vetoed by
President Wilson, provided for a
force of $4,000 and carried a total
of $343, 100000.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-05-11
MEMORIAL DAY
is CELEBRATED HERE

| lantic IN a captured Reversible Ger
man submarine, DO feel that I can
hardly introduce one so high in ma
val affairs without touch of sea-
sickness, and in case of emergency l
have supplied myself iwth bottle
of smelling salts" His Introduction
throughout was humorous, bright
and happy.
Rear Admiral MCGOWAN was
greeted with rousing reception.
His address to the veterans was
short but every utterance was elo-
quent and full of true American pa
triotism for the living and profound
L. reverence for the dead. His tribute
to the women of the Southern Con-
federacy was especially touching.
"Their deeds of valor were no less
great than those of you who bore
arms, :hey were the inspiration of
the Confederate soldiers, they play
ed their part well, they bore their
suffering with the truest Southern
womanhood, and we with child-like
faith love to honor them. They are
not dead for they are never dead pn-
til forgotten and they will never be
forgotten while reason holds it's
sway"
He vividly contrasted conditions
now with those gone through with
after the Civil War. "We are now
passing through the Day of Read
justment, these brave heroes went
through the Day of Reconstruction.
We count ours a blessing indeed
compared with the poverty, suffer-
ing and misery that they faced,
fought and conquered. Let US see
the rainbow through our mist and
prove ourselves worthy sons and
grandsons of the bravest of the
brave" Memorial Dayis a hallowed
day and we honor ourselves in honor
ing those whose stars have turned to
gold"
! At the conclusion of his address
he was presented with handsome
boquet by Mrs. Lucy Thomson.
The audience rose and the choir
sang "Dixie" at the close of which
the old veterans made the walls vi
brate and re-echo with a "Rebel
/ YELL"
A sumptuous feast Was served the
veterans at the home of Miss Maggie
Brooks and the old fellows did full
/ justice to this part of the program.
There were no dispectics among
their number and they thoroughly
enjoyed and bountiiully partook of
the many good things to eat placed
before them.
Memorial Day exercises were con-
cluded; at 4 o'clock yesterday after
noon when the school children march
ed in a body to the public square
and after singing several patriotic
selections marched around the Con-
federate monument and placed
beautiful wreathes of folwers.
There are seventy-one living Con-
federate veterans in Abbeville coun-
| ty; there were only twenty-nine
present at the exercises. Those pre-
sent were:
Capt. R. H. Armstrong, Mr.. J. J.
Bolts, Mr.. C. A. Bolts, Mr.. J. w.
Bowen, Mr.. M. w. Barnes, MIR. T. T.
Cunningham, Mr.. J. ]. Edwards, Mr..
R. P. Davis, Mr.. A. R. Ellis, Mr.. M.
Ellis, Mr. H. w. Gordon, Mr.. ]. S.
Gilbert, Mr.. J. M. Gambrell, Mr.. G.
C. Graves, Mr.. D. H. Howard, Mr..
r. M. Haddon, Mr.. D. P. Hannah,
DR.. J. B. Moseley, DR.. j. M. Moseley
Mr.. A. T. McIlwain, Mr.. John Nc
Pheley, Mr.. j. D. Miller, Mr.. L. B.
Ramey, Mr.. T. C. Seal, Capt. w. C.
Shaw, Mr.. w. H. Sharp, Mr.. A. L.
Scott, Mr.. S. A. Waters, Mr.. ]. S.
Williams, Mr.. George White.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-05-11
GERMANS ACCEPT
ALLIED CONDITIONS
DR.. WIRTH, CENTERIST LEAD
Err FINALLY SUCCEEDS IN
FORMING CABINET WITH
HIMSELF AS FOREIGN MINIS
TER AND CHANCELLOR
SUPPORT GAINED.

SUPPORT GAINED.
Berlin, May 10.-Gemany has ac-
cepted the allied ultimatum. The
reichstag tonight by vote OF 22l to
ITS yielded to the final demands of
the allied powers, and, in so doing,
agreed to fulfill the terms of the
treaty of Versailles to the capacity
of the nation to do so. DIR. Wirth,
the Centerist leader, finally succeed
ed in forming a corlition cabinet
composed of Centerist,, Majority So
cialists and Democrats, which, con-
fronted by grave necessity speedily
decided that acceptance of the ulti-
matum was the only course.
In making this announcement to
the reichstag the new chancellor
asked for an immediate decision by
that body and in the voting which
followed the government was sus-
tanned.
The allied ultimatum required a
definitely reply based on Eyes" or
"Ro." No conditional reply would be
entertained, and the ultimatum was
formulated to expire on. the night Of
May IL.
The total sum which Germany is
called upon to pay is 6,750,0O0,000;
disarmament must be carried out by
Germany in accordance with the pro
vision of the treaty and the trial of
war criminals must be put into ef-
feet. Numerous other important
terms, in which Germany has been
in default, will be accepted.
Non compliance with the ultima,
.um would have subjected Germany
to occupation by the allies of the
Ruhr valley and Whatever other mill
tary and naval measures were deem
ed advisable.
The new cabinet is generally re-
garded as a makeshift largely un-
representative but good enough to
accept the entente ultimatum, and
thus avoid an advance in the Ruhr.
While the cabinet obtained COM
Portable majority in the reichstag it
has the undivided support of only
the Majority Socialists and Clericals
The members of the other parties, it
is declared have given it support as
a makeshift and are not pledged to
give it parliamentary support.
London, May 10.-Dr. Wirth, the
German Centerist leader says a Ber-
lin dispatch to the London Times to-
night, has succeeded in forming a
cabinet from the Center party, the
Democrats and Majority Socialists
in favor of accepting the terms of
the allied ultimatum.
DR.. Wirth, pointing out in the
reichstag the alternatives to the
ultimatum said that Germany could
sign, thus putting on Germany a
burden, the end. of which could not
be foreseen or refuse to sign, after
which would follow occupation of
Ruhr with terrible results to Ger
many's industrial and economic life
now and in the future.
The unity and freedom of Ger
many, continued the chancellor, had
weighed more with the new cabinet,
and the ministry has decided to ac-
cept the London terms, which they
would undertake to fulfill within the
limits of Germany's capacity. This
woould be only possible through the
work and energy of the people.
Except for Communist interrupt
ion when DR.. Wirth asserted he was
acting in the interests of freedom
there was no demonstration during
the speech.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-05-11

Mr.. J. M. Harkey returned home
Tuesday after an extended visit to
his daughter, Mrs. ]. B. Fowler, in
Monroe, n. C.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-05-11
HOUSE PROVIDES
FOR SMALL ARMY
APPROPRIATION BILL SENT TO
sENATE-UNsUCCEsSFUL Eff
FORT TO REVERSE PREVIOUS
ACTION REDUCING SIZE OF
ARMED FORCES.-BYRNES
MOVE STANDS, %

Washington, May 1O.-The army
appropriation bill carrying approxi-
mately s32O,OOO,OOO and providing
for an army of 100000 enlisted men
was passed late today by the house
and sent to the senate. The vote was
243 to %.
Before the final vote was taken,
unsuccessful attempts were made to
have the house reverse it's previous
action in adopting an .amendmen:
providing for reduction in the size
of the army which now totals about
100000 men, tY15o,ooo and for the
discharge from service "under reas-
enable" war department regnlatisns
of men making application. ,-
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-02-05
Protection for Our
".ShadolD Lanes" 10
Very Essential NotU

MEDFORD, Feb. 5.--The thought
less destruction OF trees and shrubs
along tho highways OF Oregon has
reached the stage where II now be-
comes necessary for the people to
protest, otherwise their greatest as
sot. the scenic grandeur Of Oregon,
will be ruined for all time TO come.
according to members Of the Med
ford Chamber OF Commerce.
A section OF tho constitution Of the
proposed association ID quoted az
showing tho object of the organiza-
tion: ITO arouse public sentiment
against the destruction of trees and
shrubbery along tho public high.
ways; to promote the planting Of
trees and shrubs along the highways
by the owners OF ranches; to cooper
ate with the supervisor of the Crater
Lake national forest, tho superinten-
dent Of the Crater Lake national
park and the county road supervisors
in the preservation Of the scenic at
fractions along the highways and for
tho establishment and maintenance
OF convenient and sanitary tourist
camp grounds; to aid In the proven.
ton OF forest fires: TO procure neat
signs directing tourists to scenic at
fractions off tho main highways and
in every way assist the county. state
and federal authorities to carry out
their plans for scenic development"
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-02-05

colt after the recent special session
will bc re-introduced at this session
This amendment protects the dealer
from personal property tax II the car
is sold prior 10 July LIST. Governor
olcott vetoed II because no possessed
no knowledge OF tho need OF such
change In the law and II went into
oblivion along with n score OF other
measures. Assurances have boen CIV
on. following an explanation OF the
measure, that tho executive office
will not oppose II.
Tho Dealer License Tag, the abuse
OF which was responsible for moro
discussion at tho December 18th
meeting moro than any other single
thing. In duo for n change. Many con-
flicting suggestions we're made from
ono confining the use OF the tag ex-
clusivcly TO service wagons. TO an
other permitting the dealer TO use
tn' tut WI huy 'uf uHSu Ut my tiulc
In connection with their business.
These ideas will be harmonized in the
executive committee and a now deal
or license plate scheme evolved.
From opinions presented the 16-
ycar-old clause OF the drivers license
act will not be changed, although
there Ia n strong demand for this
from certain agricultural section
dealers. Temporary license tags for
ca rowners are likely to be available
through the efforts Of the committee.
An automobile registration with the
secretary Of state showing legal ns
we'll as registered owners IN q pros
pective measure while n definite re-
sistration system for cars licensed In
other states will. be worked out. Ex-
aminations for new drivers after a
certain date. brake inspection, and
many other matters were subjects
OF Interested discussion.