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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-07-13
HARDING TALKS
AGAINST BONUS
ENACTMENT OF SUCH LEGISLA-
TON AT THE PRESENT TIME
WOULD GREATLY IMPERIL
FINANCIAL STABILITY OF THE
coUNTRY"'sA SAYS PRESIDENT.

Washington, July 12-"Enactment
at the present movement Of adjusted
compensation legislation for veterans
of the World War would greatly i'm
peril the financial stability of our
country" President Harding told the
senate today in the second address he
has made to that body during his ad-
ministration.
Every obligation is to the disabled
and dependent, the president said,
and the executive branch owed it to
the country frankly to state the dif-
ficulties we daily are called upon to
meet, and the added responsibility
this measure would bring"
"This menacing effort to expend
billions in gratitudes will imperil our
capacity to discharge our first obli-
cations to those we must not fail to
aid" he said. "3
After a four months survey of
conditions which would stagger all of
us were it not for our abiding faith
in America, the president said he was
fully persuaded that three things
were essential to restoration.
"These are" he continued, "the re-
duction of our internal taxation, re-
funding Of our war debt and the ad-
justment Of our foreign loans"
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SITE SELECTED !.
FOR new BUILDING
HIGH SCHOOL PLANT TO BE
ERECTED ON CABEL LOT ON
CHESTNUT sTREET-BIDs FOR
BONDS WILL BE OPENED
JULY 18TH.

= Chief among the matters up for
consideration before the board of
school trustees yesterday was the Sc
lection of site for the erection OF
the proposed new high school build
ing. By vote of five to four, the
board decided in favor of the Cabel
lot on Chestnut street. Other sites
under consideration were the Gary
lot on Magazine Street and the
Haskell lot adjoining the high school
lot.
The board also decided that it
would open bids for the 100000 OF
6 per cent, 20 year bonds, July 28th.
These bonds are dated as Of July 1st,
1921, and interest will be paid semi
annually. G. Lloyd Preacher, the
architect, was instructed to advertise
for bids from contractors, to be sub
mitted August 18th. He was advised
by the. board to give preference, all
things being equal, to local dealers
in the necessary plumbing, brick and
material supplies. ~
The vote on the building site was
taken only after the board had spent
a good part Of the afternoon visiting
the possible tracts offered. It was
said this morning that throughout the
meeting the best spirit prevailed.
every trustee working harmoniously
fer the interest of the district. All of
the nine trustees were present at the
session, as were also Major Fulp, SUI
perintendent and G. Lloyd Preacher,
the architect.
The election for the 100000 bond
issue was held about two weeks ago,
the project meeting with the ap-
proval of majority Of the voters.
Pending the time when the money
shall be spent the money will be
placed on deposit with local banks.
The action of the trustees. in thus
setting about at so early date to
carry out the wishes Of the citizens
of the district has met with approval
on all sides.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-07-13

military training in the high school
and Mr.. Hafner, being a captain in
the R. o. T. C. will have charge of
the setting up exercises and drills. A
limited time will be given to this val
liable feature. Some rifles, secured
by Major Cheatham during his ad-
ministration are already on hand,
and others will be secured by the
opening of school.
The board decided to pay Mr.. Haf-
ners full salary so there will be no
call for private subscriptions to
meet the Increased salary of man
teacher. H..
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-07-13
SEVENTH GRADE TEACHER
ELECTED BY BOARD
Andrew r. Hafner of Gaffney II
Assist n High School and Help
With Athletics.

At the meeting Of the board of
trustees yesterday afternoon An
drew r. HGner, of Gaffney was un-
animously elected as emergency
teacher in the City Schools. While
Mr.. Hafner will have charge of a
part of the work in the seventh
grade, he will also give part of his
time to helping out in the high school
classes and with high school athletics.
Mr.. Hafner is the second son of
Dr.. w. "A. Hafner, pastor Of the
Presbyterian church at Gaffney. He
received his A. B. degree from Pres.
byterian College, Clinton, in June,
being second honor man in a class of
over twenty young men. He received
his high school education at Fort Mill
under Major Fulp.
The newly elected teacher is first
rate athlete, having played football
and baseball for four years and is a
champion tennis player, having wor
out in several intercollegiate tourna.
ments. The trustees are to be con-
graduated upon this wise selection
and the patrons of the school, gener-
ally, will receive this information
with pleasure.
It is the purpose of the superinten-
dent, to introduce a simple system of
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-07-13
GRIFFIN TELLS OF
KILLING DR.. LIPsCoMB
Made Full Confession at Penitentiary
Tuesday to Sheriff E. M. White.
Took Full Responsibility.

A full confession, describing how
he killed DR.. Lawton Lipscomb at
his home at Ninety Six on the after
noon Of July S, was made by his slay-
er, Pink Griffin at the state peniten-
tiary to Sheriff E. M. White and sew
eral other witnesses yesterday. Grit
fin stated that no others in any way
were implicated in the killing and
that he alone was responsible for the
death of DR.. Lipscomb. Another farm
hand Of DR.. Lipscomb, David Maxim,
has been held since the killing,
charged with being an accomplice.
John Emory, who carried Griffin
from the scene of the shooting is al
so still in Jail. .......
Since the death of DR.. Lipscomb,
numerous reports and rumors have
been circulated in regard to state
ments made by Griffin duplicating
others. Sheriff White states that it
has been his belief all the time that
Griffin was solely responsible and the
! confession yesterday corroborates his
belief.
Griffin declared THAT DR.. Lipscomb
had told him in the morning of the
day he was shot, that he would put
whelps on him like the ones on the
! mule, if he didn't quit beating the
mule. When he brought the mule in
at dinner time, he says he told DR..
Lipscomb that he was going to quit.
DR.. Lipscomb told him he couldn't
and if he was not back by 2 o'clock
he would carry him before Magis-
trate Sam Cooper for breach of con-
Tract. Griffin said he then shot him.
According to Griffin, he didn't know
how many times he shot, but all of
the shots were fired while DR.. Lips
comb was facing him. After the
shoting, he left through the lot
gate, went through patch of woods
and across field, where he threw
away his pistol. Later he got in
John Emory's buggy and was car
ried few miles.
When asked by Sheriff White whe-
ther he had planned the murder pre-
viously, Griffin told him that ne
didn't know he was going to kill DR..
Lipscomb until the instant he did it.
He said he had been carrying the
pistol strapped under his shirt for
! years.-Index-Journal.
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SAID TO APPROVE
HARD|NGS PLANS
INDICATIONS SEEM TO BE THAT
ALL POWERS CONCERNED
WILL WELCOME HIS ARMA-
.MENT cONFERENCE--ENGLISH
PRIME MINISTER TALKS.

Washington, July 12.-The sugges-
tion of President Harding looking to
a disarmament conference at Wash
;ngton was expected by officials here
today to meet ready response from
the capitals of the powers concerned.
The probable attitude of the powers
towards such a proposal, it was said,
was sounded in. advance through the
American embassies and Legations
abroad and the impression was gained
that replies to formal invitations to
such conference would prove favor
able. ~
Tending to confirm this belief, in
the opinion of officials, was the state
ment of Premier Lloyd George in the
House of Commons today, welcoming
the initiative of President Harding in
the matter.
In the preliminary questioning
through : American representatives
abroad, it is understood that the Far
Eastern question was mentioned to
ascertain if this would be considered
as proper subject for discussion in
connection with consideration of dis
armament. 1t has been indicated that
as result the impression was given
that this question would be treated
prominently in the conference pro-
gram.
|. The scope of the proposed confer
ence, however, is understood not to
have been definitely determined while
the details of organization will be left
with formal acceptance to the invi-
tations have been received. In this
connection, it was said today, that be-
fore the conference actually meets
there may be some definition of the
subjects to be. considered and an un-
,derstanding given of what the pow
ers consider their special interests. .
No date. for the gathering has as
yet been set, nor has the American
representation to the conference been
determined, although it is believed
that Secretary Hughes may head the
American delegation. Whether any
decisions reached will require special
treaties or other forms of agreement
is subject which officials have indi-
Gated is too early for discussions.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-07-13
THREE MORE MEN
GWEN BIG Jobs
BOARD OF SHIPPING OPERA
TIoNs GETS "BEsT SHIPPING
BRAINS" OF COUNTRY Ac-
cORDING TO CHAIRMAN LASK.
Err OF BOARD. ..

Washington, July 12.-Appoint-
ment of J. Barston Smull; and Will
liam ]. Love, of New York and A. J.
Frey, of Los Angeles, as the new
board of operations of the Emergen-
cy Fleet Corporation was announced
late today by Chairman Lasker, Of
the shipping board. !.
The three members of the board
become vice presidents of the Emer-
gency Fleet Corporation and with
Chief Counsel Elmer Schlesinger and
one more vice president to be ap-
pointed, will constitute the director
ate of the Emergency Fleet Corpor-
alton. Chairman Albert Lasker will
serve as president of the operating
board. Xiii.
Mr.. Smull, who was the unanimous
choice Of the ship owners and opera
tors is vice president, of the New
York Produce Exchange and a men,
her Of .he firm Of ]. III. Winchester
and Company, ship boxers. Euring
the war he was associated with the
shipping board as a member of the
charter.ug committee s~
Mr.. Frey was formerly in charge Of
the ship construction division of the
Southern Pacific district of the ship
ping board. For the past year he has
been general~manager Of the Los
Angeles Steamship Company. MI.
Love served as director of the trades
and ALLEGATION under the shipping
control committee during the war.
Until recently he was assistant man
ager in the United States for. Furness
Witty and Company, Ltd. of Great
Britain. . ..:..%.s
In announcing the appointment of
the board Chairman Lasker pointed
out that the first step in the reorgan-
ization of the shipping board had
been taken with the approval, in de-
tail, of the President. "By close co.
operation with the owners and oper-
ators of American ships as well as
the shippers themselves" he said,
"the board now has selected as Of
fcers the best shipping brains that
the country and the shipping inter-
ests have to OFFER" 3d..
eff we fall down now," said Mr..
Lasker, "we have no alibi."
'The big aim Of the board is to
speed the day when the government
can get out of ship operations and
turn the ships over to private own
ers." Chairman Lasker said, "but
that will not be done until things are
running smoothly under the present
effort as a partnership plan and pri-
vate operators are ready to take the
work over"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-07-13
BRITISH PREMIER
MAY COME SOON
SAID IN LONDON THAT SHOULD
CONDITIONS, AT HOME PER-
NIT. LLOYD GEORGE WILL
COME TO UNITED STATES FOR
CONFERENCE.

LOnQOn, July IZ.-Ffemler hOyoS
George may visit the United States
to attend some Of the meetings, at
least, in connection with President
Harding's proposed conference, ac-
cording to the Daily Mail.
This is conditional on affairs at
home, as the premier could hardly
leave until the Irish question has
been settled. @
The Mail suggests that all techni-
cal work could be done by experts,
leaving the Ultimate moulding of an
almost complete agreement to final
conference, at which President Hard
ing and the premiers of the other.
powers would be present, in the late
fall of this year or early next year. 81
Premier Lloyd George in a leng-
thy statement to the House of, Com
mons today gave full and frank ex-
PLANTATION Of the steps leading to the.
proposed conference for the discus
sion of armaments. The first principle
of the British policy, he declared was
friendly cooperation with the United
States.
"We are all convinced" said the
prime minister, "that upon this, more
than any single factor, depends the
peace and well being of the world"
The initiative of President Hard
ing with respect to an international
conference on the limitation of ar
maments had been received with the
utmost pleasure by Great Britain,
said Mr.. Lloyd George, and he added
that he spoke for the empire as
|, whole. 5...,
At the same time Great Britain de-
sired to maintain close friendship and
cooperation with Japan, which har-s
monized the influences of the two
great Asiatic powers and constituted
an essential safeguard to the well be-
ing of the British empire and the
peace of the East. The "open door,
IN China was another aim of the gov
ernment, together with opportunities
for peaceful progress and develop
ment of the Chinese. ~. M
Both Great Britain and Japan de-
sired that the Anglo-Japanese alliy
ance brought into complete harmony
with the covenant of the league of
nations. Note to this effect has been
given to the league. The latter state
ment developed the fact that Lord
Curzon, secretary for foreign affairs,
and Baron Hayashi, the japanese am
bassador at London had signed on
July Z a new joint note to the league
of nations in which, after reference
to the previous joint note, in 1929,
it is set forth that: .3 ...
The British and japanese govern
ments hereby notify the league that
pending further action they are
agreed that if any situation arises
while the Anglo-Japanese agreement
remains in force, in which procedure
prescribed by the terms of the agree
ment is inconsistent with procedure
prescribed by the covenant of the
league of nations. then the procedure
prescribed by said covenant shall be
adopted and shall prevail over that
prescribed by said covenant shall be
adopted and shall prevail over that
prescribed by the agreement. ir'5f,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-07-13
cRANKS TRUCK-KILLED

Lancaster, July 12.-Hazel Client,
eleven years old, was killed here to-
day while cranking Ford truck
which was in gear. The truck
bounded forward and knocked the
lad against the rear of a heavy
truck, his neck being broken by the
impact. Death resulted in about
fifteen minutes.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-07-13
GET NINE GAMBLERS

The city treasury was enriched
this morning by 500 when nine ne
groes forfeited bonds of SO each
following their arrest for gambling
In the party were Ollie Taggart, AL
Ware, Clarence Taggart, John Jack
son, Will Foster, Jim Renick, Joe
Adams, Doc Williams and Wes Fish
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-07-13
SCHOOL BOARD
ELECTS TEACHERS
MISSES HELEN TURNER AND
ALICE PUGH WILL HAVE
y CHARGE OF SIXTH GRADE
MISS HUNT CHOSEN FOR THE
FIFTH GRADE.

The vacancies in the sixth grade
bos the city schools have been salts
factorily filled by the election of Miss
Helen Turner, of Bennettsville and
Miss Alice Pugh, of Appomattox,
Va, as teachers of this grade. Miss
Turner is a graduate of Miss McClin-
tock's College for Women. has taught
successfully for six years, one Of
these being with Major Ftlp at Fort
Mill, and the last four in the Mayes-
vile school. Miss Pugh is a graduate
Of the Normal College Of Virginia,
has had four years experience, the
last two being with Miss Turner at
Mayesville. They were strongly rec
commended by the superintendent at
Mayesville, 81. H. Brunson, nephew
of DIR. G.. A. Neuffer. Miss Pugh also
taught one session in the Sumter
City schools and has a splendid rec
ommendation from DR.. S. 81. Ed
munds, superintendent at Sumter. s.
The vacancy in the fifth grade
caused by the resignation of Miss
Ruby Anderson, Of Williamson, who
was married two weeks ago to C. s.
Link of Laurens, has been filled by
the election of Miss Mary Hunt, Of
Dalton, Ga. Miss Hunt is daughter
ofsthe Baptist preacher at Dalton,
received her A. B. degree from Me-
ridian Woman's College, Meridian,
Miss, and has had two years ex-
perience in George schools. Miss
Hunt also presented splendid testimo-
malls Of her work3as a teacher Of iele-
mentary grades and the president Of
Meridian College has written Major
Fulp stating that Miss Hunt. was one
fthe finest students the college ever
gTauuaIeo.
Science Course Improved.
Heretofore the general science
course offered in the eighth grade in
the high school has been given with
out laboratory work. This will be
changed the coming session, however,
and full laboratory work will be re-
quired, the pupils themselves per-
forming a majority of the expert
nents. Mr.. Daniel, principal of the
high school, will handle the science
course in the future. With the lab
oratory work given, as is already
being done in the physics course a
full unit credit will be given for the
science in addition to making the
course much more interesting and in
structive for the pupils.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-02
PRINT PAPER FROM FORESTS IN ALASKA

1t has been and still question b great Importance
where pulp wood Is be obtained Until about 1000 the wood
from which print paper is manufactured obared in this
country, it not grown here adjacent the borders
that manufactured here AT the present time however fully
twothrds Of the paper used the United States made from
timber grown foreign soil Without Of supply
being obtained becomes only question Of when print paper
would not be oanabe except extremely high prices Very
Gently however billion Of Alaska pulp wood have
offered for sale through the Forest Service the United States
Department Of Agriculture Fourft Of the timber is western
hemoc and the balance Ska spruce, both Of which said
make excellent grades paper The sale period will cover thirty
years the contract requiring that pulp manufacturing plant with
capacity tor manufacturing not less than hundred tons Of pulp
daily shall be established within three years That section
Aaska wherein the timber situated well adapted anufactu
ing purposes possessing ayoaby located power sites
AS has been shown in previous statements the principal mills
Tor the conversion of pulp wood print paper located
East but the forests of that section practically exhausted and
has become question whether the mills shall be erected
nearer the timber that available pay the transportation charges
IN moving the timber IN bulk to the mills The latter wholly
npactcable, and may result in establishing mills the
Pacific coast where there is still considerable available timber
suitable tor pulp after which the forests of Alaska will called
for their tribute the nations needs The national Forestry
Service expresses the belief that in Alaska pulp wood grown
at rate sufficient to furnish indefinitely onehird Of the present
American news print requirements
In the meantime there will be opportunity for inventive
american genius scientist produce material for print paper
from some substance that will maturity rapidly than
hemlock and spruce trees.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-02
NO TIME FOR REPRESENTATION.

The city councillor Wednesday evening gave consideration
TO the proposition of railing along the newly installed South Side
retaining wall and figures presented the cost ranging
from $40 TO $3.50 Nothing done the matter which was
put for final action until later date II the delay for the
purpose of getting better figures for selecting proper design
it all we'll enough but it OF pocraStnaon is
all wrong The danger Of accident exists all times, in
slight degree DAYTIME while the weather remains has
been but night (and especially when the lights 60 they
have habit of dong the risk serious and which
should be obvaed the earliest possible moment rs as
get and eet the danger will be increased hundrcdod
AS to the citys liability falls off the sidewalk
(cnders present. and the wall do think there could
be question BY the construction of the cnder path along the
top of the wall the city has invited the public the walk and
certainly bound make safe if it to I've used Anyone
falling the wall which for of its length has drop OF
from fifteen feet would be almost get broken up
One bad accident would than several ratings The
danger imaginary for already resi-
dents of the South Side have rendered necessary assistance that
point
With bridge which has been condemned in daily
of the principal Of the city condition which be
hepcd flight of public steps that far from being good though
kept well the superintendent says possible without
would that the city taking about all the chances
afford without letting place like the top OF that wall go
without protection any longer than absolutely necessary. As
last the sidewalk might be closed but with the only alter
natives offer Of asking pedestrians walk roadway
dangerous the that point using the Christie
stairs, each little than the other II simply up the
city to get protection along the top Of that wall before bad
weather which liable to any day
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-02
X. Of p. Elect Alien C. c.

The Knights of Pythias held their
regular meeting last evening IN Odd
Fellows hall, and elected the follow
ing officers:
G, C.--Alonzo A, Allen.
V. C.-Harry Allen.
Prelate T.. o. Erickson.
Master at Frank Perkins.
Inner Guard Elmer League
Outer Guard Arthur Riskedahl.
Keeper OF Records and Seals
Henry Ccrvcny.
Master OF Finance-R M Allen
Master Of Exchequer-F s. Eb.
right.
Work was done in the third rank.
The OH cial work closed at $3.50, after
which the Pythian Sisters and wives
and other women guests of the
Knights joined In social time.
Refreshments were served consist
ing of sandwiches, doughnuts, cheese.
pickles and coffee. Cigars for the
men.
Then they danced and had the vari-
Gus dances between fine musical
program. Music was furnished by
Mrs. William Bracken, Verne
Churchill and Louis Kestler and j. II.
Harris on the violin, A vocal duet
was rendered by Cecil Brooks and
Ted Lettsome.
About a hundred Knights and
guests were present, and they enjoy.
ed a regular old time sociable even
ing.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-02
MARSEILI..ES
Local Notes.

Local Notes.
Walter ljppincot of Indiana is I
guest at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Adam Hammer of Bluff street.
Vera Naretty was an Ottawa visitor
today.
V. Orsi was in Arga yesterday look.
ing after his business interests in that
city.
The carload of Fords which arrived
today for the Marsclles Motor com.
any Is being unloaded at their gar
age on Young street
V. Orsi sold house and lot on
Broadway to Victor Fusa yesterday
Mrs. ]. A. Kelso and Mrs. T.. c. Van
Hoorebeke were at Kankakee yester.
day, visiting Miss Walbridge, an in.
mate of the state hospital there
Shriners Visit Peoria.
A number of local Shriners went to
Peoria yesterday to attend the cere-
monial of the Shrine held in that
city Those who went were Royal
Allen, John Kelso, Forrest Smith,
Harry Spencer. John Miller, l.. NJ.
Butterfield. and Samuel Eppstein
They report a very interesting meet.
ing, and nearly fifteen hundred Shrin.
ers being present.
Asbury Church Notes.
A special conference of church and
Sunday school officials of Asbury NJ.
+. church will be held at the parson.
ace tonight to plan for an extensive
Christmas program Christmas night.