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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-18

around town Thursday looking after
business affairs.
Mrs. Furman Bowen, of Antreville,
was in the city Thursday looking
around our different stores.
Mrs. j. r, Lomax and Mrs. Julia
Pratt, of the Long Cane section, were
in town Thursday shopping.
Miss May Harris is in the city
from Athens for a visit to her
cousin, Miss Sarah Haigler.
Hal Moore, one Of the prize boys
at Clemson, is at home for a short
holiday.
Mrs. Wilson is in the city spend
ing some time with her sister, Miss
Rebecca Cater.
Miss Ruby Edmunds went over
to Spartanburg Friday to spend until
Monday with her brother.
-
Miss Sarah Haigler returned We'd
nesday from a weeks visit to her
sister at Mccormick.
Mrs. G. J. Vandiver has returned
to Abbeville after a week spent
pleasantly in Atlanta with friends.
Mrs. NJ. T. Coleman is expected in
the city Saturday to spend over Sum-
day with her family.
Mrs. W. NJ. Barnwell went over to
Greenwood Thursday and spent the
day. She made the journey over the
Saboard.
Mr.. J. M. Haddon, one of the pros
porous farmers of the Donalds Sec
ton, was business visitor in town
Thursday.
Miss Sarah Haigler, of Abbeville,
spent the week here with her sister,
Miss Mary Haigler.-McC Cormick
Messenger.
Mr.. Alex Cleland and Miss
Margaret Wallace, of Kinards, were
guests this week of Mrs. C. c. Wal
lace.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam McQuerns of
Hodges, were in Abbeville Thursday
spending the day with their daugh-
ter, Mrs. Ernest Bolts.
Miss Julia Schwerin returned to
her home in Sumter today after an
extended visit to her sister, Mrs. Sol
Rosenberg.
James Coleman, one of the coming
young cadets at Clemson came home
Thursday and will spend until Mon
day with his home folks.
Mr.. Irwin Cleckley was in town
Thursday and Friday enjoying the
good preaching going on at the Meth
odist church.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Schrimp and
Miss Schrimp were here from Will
lington Wednesday and spent the day
shopping.
Messrs Ben Smith, Leo ,McClain
and Mr.. Young were down from DON
aids Wednesday afternoon on busi-
ness.
Miss Sydelle Graves and Miss An
ME Belle Little were among the Abb
beville people in Greenwood Thurs
day.
Mr.. George Clark was here from
Augusta Wednesday visiting his
home folks and riding around town
in a big car.
Messrs. G. E. Carroll, John P.
Holloway and Jamie Smith were
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-18

Legal blanks for sale-Press and
Banner Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-18

Mrs. N. B. Sullivan, of Anderson
and Miss Bruce Owings, of Laurens
are the guests of Miss Sarah Perrin
and were honor visitors at the meet
ing of the Ace of Clubs Thursday
afternoon.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-18

Mr.. J. S. Stark and w L PEBBLES
went out to the Falls Friday to look
over the farms in which they are in
terested and to hear the news around
the town.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-18

Watch the label on your paper.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-18

Miss Julia Schwerin returned to
her home in Sumter today after an
extended visit to her sister, Mrs. Sol
Rosenberg.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-18

Miss Sarah Haigler returned We'd
nesday from a weeks visit to her
sister at Mccormick.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Sam McQuerns of
Hodges, were in Abbeville Thursday
spending the day with their daugh-
ter, Mrs. Ernest Bolts.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-18

Mr.. Alex Cleland and Miss
Margaret Wallace, of Kinards, were
guests this week of Mrs. C. c. Wal
iace.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-18

James Coleman, one of the coming
young cadets at Clemson came home
Thursday and will spend until Mon
day with his home folks.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-18

Mr.. J. M. Haddon, one of the pros
porous farmers of the Donalds Sec
ton, was business visitor in town
Thursday.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-18

Mrs. W. NJ. Barnwell went over to
Greenwood Thursday and spent the
day. She made the journey over the
Saboard.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-18

Miss Sarah Haigler, of Abbeville,
spent the week here with her sister
Miss Mary Haigler.-McC Cormick
Messenger.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-18

Mrs. G. J. Vandiver has returned
to Abbeville after a week spent
pleasantly in Atlanta with friends.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-18

Miss Ruby Edmunds went over
to Spartanburg Friday to spend until
Monday with her brother.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-18

Miss May Harris is in the city
from Athens for a visit to her
cousin, Miss Sarah Haigler.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-18

Mr.. Irwin Cleckley was in town
Thursday and Friday enjoying the
good preaching going on at the Meth.
odist church.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-18

Mrs. Wilson is in the city spend
ing some time with her sister, Miss
Rebecca Cater.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-18

Messrs. G. E. Carroll, John P
Holloway and Jamie Smith were
visitors in Abbeville Sunday.-Mc
Cormick Messenger.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-18

Mrs. j. R. Lomax and Mrs Julia
Pratt, of the Long Cane section, were
in town Thursday shopping.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-18

Hal Moore, one Of the prize boys
at Clemson, is at home for a short
holiday.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-18

Mrs. NJ. T. Coleman is expected in
the city Saturday to spend over Sum-
day with her family.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-18

Mr.. and Mrs. J. C. Schrimp and
Miss Schrimp were here from Will
lington Wednesday and spent the day
shopping.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-03-18
Local
: PERSONALS );

Mr.. W. w. L Keller, of Long Cane
was knocking around town Thursday.
Mr.. J. Grant of Lowndesville was
a visitor in the city Thursday
MIR. Joe Hill, of Level Land, was
around town Thursday looking after
business affairs.
Mrs. Furman Bowen, of Antrevllle,
was in the city Thursday looking
around our different stores.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-12-20
JOHN BARLEYCORN TRAILED TO
HIS LAIR IN CHICAGO

The process of making America dry seems TO
have been given decided impetus in Chicago
where wholesale raids were conducted by the
police department and no distinction was made
between liquor violators, whether they hap
pened to belong to the Gold Coast" or some
evil smelling and less exclusive part of city
which boosted of being the American "oass.p
That there was some justification for this
claim is shown by a brief glance at the activi-
ties of the Chicago police, acting under the
orders of Chief Fitzmorris, who does not pretend
to be militant prohibitonist himself, but has
an idea that the proper function of police
department is to enforce the law although
there is a disposition here and there among
public officials to make glaring exemption of
prohibition.
We are told in a dispatch that 750 persons
were arrested, including some of Chicago's So
cially elect and-mirabile dctu!-a former in
ternal revenue collector for the Chicago district.
Pleas that the home is sacred fell on deaf ears.
Two hundred saloons were closed, much to the
disgust of their proprietors who were doubtless
looking forward to brisk holiday business.
The Casino club, which had become quite no.
torious for its gay parties, was one of the fash
ionable resorts invaded by heavy-jowled men
who probably never had on evening clothes in
their lives and have scant appreciation for the
privileges which society abrogates to itself
Hotel managers also felt chill wind blowing
through their corridors and showed a belated
desire to live up to the eighteenth amendment,
regardless of the suffering it imposed on their
guests. But lest we grow too optimistic over
the good work done by Chicago's police depart
ment, it might be well to consider that the dry
ing up of city that size is no easy task If
raids on a similar scale were made every day or
two the incorrigible citizens of Chicago might
in time become discouraged and quit their
wicked ways. Strict prohibition enforcement
calls for eternal vigilance and untiring energy
Should Philadelphia, New York Boston. ST.
Louis and few other large cities fight the
Demon Rum as briskly as Chief Fitzmorris did
in Chicago Sunday night and Monday morning
there would be loud amentaton among the
bootleggers and dealers in strong waters who
deliver to the trade in trucks
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-12-20
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
AND ELSEWHERE
TEACHER TRAINING OVERSEAS

"The teacher training activity in connection
with the county school system has grown to pro-
portions far exceeding our expectations" said
Prof. E. B. Erwin, assistant superintendent Of
county schools, yesterday in connection with
the state examinations for teachers being con-
Quoted at the courthouse
I'm the university work we have more than
200 teachers enrolled, in the reading circle
group we have approximately 200; in the various
colleges and private institutions more than SO
teachers are taking training. From other
counties, the cities, etc, there are approximately
20 or 80 teachers and in the coored school
group we have approximately 200, in the various
group under the direction of the negro
normal school at Montgomery, lao teach
ers are taking work. Approximately, all told,
we have 500 teachers taking professional work
with reference to extension privileges and col
lege credits looking to securing degree.
1.-The aim in this training is to study latest
methods in, teaching and supervision as seen by
such institutions of learning as George Peabody
College for Teachers, the University of Chicago,
Columbia university and Others We feel that
the school authorities and the people are to be
congratulated upon the success of this work for
indirectly, at least the children are to be the
benefciaries of these up-to-date methods and
principles in education"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-12-20

FOOLED BY A MIRROR

New York Correspondent, Pittsburg Dispatch
Some genius has played mean trick on the
beautiful sex. He has designed mirror which
is not mirror-at least not all the time. One
of the windows where his product hangs is on
the busiest part of Forty-second street, and the
mirror is suspended at just the right angle for
seeing whether the hat is on straight or the
nose needs powdering.
However, no sooner does fair one step up 20
the window and begin adjusting her headgear
than bingo, what mirror is now a gay
sign adjuring her to buy won't break pencils"
chewing gum, or corsets.
The lettering and picture Of the advertising
are presumably inscribed on the coating that
forms the back of the mirror and Is made to
show up at intervals by the flashing of an
electric light behind the mirror.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-12-20

statement that France would abandon her I'M
tenable position in regard to capital ships. This
is assuredly no time for any nation in posi-
ton to cooperate with other nations in promot-
ing peace to run the risk of alternating her
friends and standing alone
If Japan has shown an unexpected willing
ness to promote better understanding, and
has made concessions which were not pleasing
to her national pride, although it must be con
coded that she has won more than she lost in
the conference, it i'll becomes France to play
the part of disturbing factor. Blood sacri-
fees and racial kinship should make France
closer to Great Britain and America than Japan.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-12-20
M EN-, WOM EN-
A N D T H IN G S

Political economy may be the "dreary
sciehce" according to the Sage of Chelsea, but
nevertheless it is an important one, and while
the schools are as various as those in theology;
yet, it pays to know something about the SUBJ
ject.
The League of Nations may be junked but
camouflage it with name or substitutes or
amendments, some arrangement must be made
between the leading countries Of the world IL
civilization is salvaged, and war made the ex-
ception, while peace is the established rule.
Our boosted isolation is gradually giving
way to world conditions and tendencies and
while entangling political alliances may not be
entered upon in being true to the policies of
the founders of these United States; yet it is
within the province of those in power at present
to meet the needs Of the twentieth century with
a better understanding of the part America
may be expected to play to prevent another
great war
If nations are no longer politically independ-
ent it is equally true that they are no longer
economically independent. Each important
nation is affected in greater or lesser measure
by the prosperity or poverty of each other ma
ton. 1t is being found out that nations like
individuals must share responsibility Try to
shift it as you please the truth comes ringing
down the ages, eve are our brothers keeper"
In the sphere of trade it is seen in interna-
honal business that any considerable change i'll
the general price level in other countries Is
reflected by corresponding levels Of this
country. We no longer economically indie
pendent. The prosperity of each country is in
part dependent on the prosperity of other coun-
tries This is why England is beginning to
face the facts about Germany, just as France
will have to do, and just we will have to do
if the balance IF trade is restored to normally.
Americas splendid isolation is being put to
the acid test in the crucible of postwar adj
justments just the idea of self-contaned
empire of Britain is put to the straining point.
The Anglo-Saxon brotherhood may never have
a definite offensive and defensive alliance; but
the English-speaking peoples organized for
trade, for industry, for economic justice for the
protection of the weak against the strong, for
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-12-20
LET SANTA CLAUS ALONE

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
Too many people are tinkering today with
the old-time beliefs.
The iconoclasts have cut down not merely
George Washingtons cherry tree but the one
under which he took command of the American
army. They have taken the apple away from
William Tell, from Sir Isaac Newton, and even
from Adam and Eve. They have deprived Co.
lumbus of his egg and Giotto of his circle. They
go about denying the last words of great men
and blasting every picturesque incident as pure
fable. They are as ready to snatch the flag from
Betsy Ross as to declare Barbara Fretche a
phantom.
We can stand all that. We can witness un-
moved the dsenchantment, near and far, that
robs of Whittingtons cat or King Alfred's
cakes, or even the words that Pershing is said
to have uttered at Napoleons tomb. But we
cannot stand for the despiteful treatment of
Santa Claus, that cosmic-and at this season
positively seismic-reaty so unceremoniously
bundled out of the schoolhouse in West Phila-
delphia as though he doesn't exist. Move are
not going to quote the New York Suns letter
to little Virginia to prove that Santa Claus is
an actual parsonage. We are not going to cite
the time that we wrote to him or even spoke
WIFI MN when we were CnllurcH we merely
protest against the effort to wipe out that rubi-
cund and corpuleat polity if he were vain
shadow. We should be ingrates to decry the
existence of one who has given us presents
every year.
We know that he is, because we have Prof
Clement c. Moore's perennial personal word for
it; Professor Moore and heard him in ac-
tion and has left veracous verbal report in
most intimate detail.
Moreover, Voltaire said of the Deity, if
there were no Santa Claus we should have to
invent him. He is absolutely necessary in an
age which is too hard and cold and literal, and
even SCOTS at fairies. They may prove that our
dolls are stuffed with sawdust that our silvec-
is plated, that there are no miracles and
that angels never come back; but we shall cling
to Santa Claus with our latest BREATH and indig-
nantly repel the assault on our belief with the
assertion that we know.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-12-20
CLEAN SHEETS GRATIFYING
PROSPECT OF 1922

Pig iron, in spite of the prevalent dullness IN
the metal markets, is in strong position. AS
heretofore pointed out by The Age-Herald,
stocks furnace yards are almost the lowest
on record; so small that any reasonable buying
movement would quickly absorb them and slim
ulate demand for greater production.
Reports from the lumber trade indicate
sound status there. There are no surplus
southern pine stocks, orders having exceeded
production by per cent, while orders for
Douglas fir have exceeded production by per
cent. This causes the American Lumberman IN
its current trade bulletin to observe that with
a reasonable demand, of which there is every
reason to expect continuance, the lumber
manufacturers are in position fundamentally
strong"
Pipe makers of the district, following an
unusually good fall season of heavy produc-
ton and large sales, find themselves without
surplus on yards
In practically none of the industrial lines
are there heavy inventories. This applies as
well to jobbers and wholesalers as to manufac-
turers.
The situation from the standpoint of clean
sheets for 1922 is all that could be desired
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-12-20
POINTED PARAGRAPHS

From the Chicago News.
Deeds speak louder than words in a real es-
tate transaction
One quail on toast is worth two in the other
fellows game bag.
If you are wise today you can risk being
otherwise tomorrow.
Chickens that come home to roost have more
sense than some men.
Be sure you right-but don't be too sure
that every one else is wrong.
Some people consider before they promise
how they can best get out of keeping that prom
Use.
who thinks that he is always right
does more harm than the one who is willing to
admit that he is sometimes in the wrong.
pessimist thinks it is i'll wind that blows
anybody any good but himself An optinnst
doesn't care whether it is windy not
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-12-20
FIGHTING UNDERWOOD

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
There may be reasons for deposing Senator
Underwood as minority leader-opinon natur-
ally differs to that-but the particular rea-
son assigned for undertaking it is ridicu-
lous. Those of Underwoods colleagues who are
back of the move say he has become more re-
publican than democrat. They resent his &C
ceptance of place on the Washington con-
ference delegation.
Underwood's presence in the conference as
of Americas four spokesman makes it prac-
tically certain that his vote as senator will be
cast for the ratification of whatever fruits of
the conference go to the Senate for approval;
provided, of course, that as delegate he con-
ours in the conference results. His position is
precisely what that of Senator Lodge would
have been in relation to the treaty of Versailles,
had he gone to Paris-as many said he should
have gone-snd agreed with his conference
colleagues in the resulting compact.
With Underwood in this position, it is ob-
viously impossible for the Senate democrats to
make party issue of any peace or disarmament
measures that may come from the Washington
conference. AS long as their own ttular
earder concurs in recommending treaty, these
minority senators cannot make it matter of
party doctrine to oppose it.
We do not say thos is the basis of the oppo-
siton to the Alabama senator as minority
leader. There are, however, some things to
indicate it. The best answer to such suspicion
is for the democratic senators to get behind the
new treaties, make good their oft repeated wish
to do everything possible to discourage war and
find real excuse for deposing Underwood, if
he is to be deposed.
Our own opinion is that President Harding
acted graciously and wisely in naming Under
wood to the conference commission, and that
Underwood acted with equal wisdom in accept
ing the appointment. Making partisan issue OF
a Washington conference treaty is not one
with less reprehensible than it was to make the
treaty of Versailles a partisan issue.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-12-20
FRANCE WILL ACCEPT HUGHES
NAVAL PROGRAM

One of the big surprises of the arms confer
ence is the sudden determination of France to
accept the naval ratio proposed for her, after
bad half hour or so had been created in
Washington by the announcement that she
would insist "5-5-3-3' ratio
What lies behind this change of 'front.' as
well as the previous announcement, it is diff
cult to say. 1t may have been political stroke,
or touch of resentment at Great Britain,
but whatever it was, France was not long IN
discovering that demand for more battleships
would add to the suspicion and distrust with
which she was being regarded by nations who
making an earnest attempt to reduce ar
maments.
The plan for large standing army was be-
lieved to be in some measure justified al
though it struck Earring note in the conference
For an impoverished country like France TO
launch a shipbuilding program designed to
make her equal to Japan would be indefensible
unless she were willing to acknowledge that
she really is militaristic and wants to dominate
Europe.
While acceptance of Secretary Hughes
program is said to be Gin principle" and the
troublesome submarine question remains to be
threshed out, the atmosphere of the arms con-
ference was cleared up considerably by the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-12-20

the preservation of world peace may accom-
pish great good.
America can well afford to stand for such a
noble ideal, for policy which shall cover
every phase of our national, economic and So
cial life; which shall develop our tremendous
resources, and yet be compatible with those
ideals of liberty and justice for which our an
cestors fought and died, and for which men Of
our present day gave their lives on foreign
soil.
This is why as Americans we should put reso-
lutely behind all considerations of party,
class, and doctrine, and with faith in God and
trust in our allies, proceed to devise ways
and means to at least rehabiltate our own
country but not at the expense of any other
nation. The golden rule will yet prove to be
the only way to peace and prosperity. 1t is
equally true of a nation as an individual HE
profits most who serves BEST
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-12-20
BUY IN BIRMINGHAM

Il wonder just how many people really know
the things which are made right here in Bir-
mingham queries W. R. Mabry; state secretary
of the Travellers Protective association who
has offices now in the Civic Association quar-
tiers at the Hillman hotel.
"For instance how well is it known that a
fountain pen is made in Birmingham? I just
discovered recently that is the case
Several of the luncheon clubs have hereto
fore made up lists of Made in Birmingham
products and it would be we'll to keep this list
in mind and add to it whenever we hear of
new product made here, then to stick to a
policy Of buying goods made at home"