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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1922-02-13
SAM RYKARD TALKS
TO JUDGE WATKINS
Abbeville Negro Says He Pays His
Debts and Judge Con-
ora4,1,&ss Him

Abbeville Negro Says He Pays His
Debts and Judge Con-
graduates Him
Greenwood, Feb. 10.-fIf drink
ing liquor is the worst thing you
ever did, you'll 60 to heaven"
Judge H. H. Watkins declared in
federal court here yesterday in
passing sentence on Sam Rykard,
egro, of Abbeville, who pleaded
guilty to violation Of the national
prohibition law in that he was
found in possession of four gallons
of corr liquor.
Glow old are you, SAM" his
honor asked, looking over his spec
tacles.
"Fifty-six, jedge."
1--WE are about the same age,
Sam. Pretty soon they'll he passing
by your coffin and saying, Don't
Sam look natchel.' It's time you
were learning to live a better life.
Do you think three years in the At
lanta prison would cure you of
fooling with ~liquor?"
"Jedge, 1 amt in no persishun to
say, but I amt gwinter fool wild NO
more liquor"
"Sam, they tell me you are a
pretty good negro and pay you,
debts?"
'"Yas, sub, I does pay 'em," Sam
affirmed.
"Some white people could 60 te
school to you a long time, Sam. II
your white folks will keep me in
formed about the way you are liv'
ing, the court orders that you pay &
fine of 500 or be confined in Able
vile Jail until fine is paid" Judge
Watkins concluded.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1922-02-13
SEWING CLUB E E

Mrs. H. R. Zimmerman was
hostess Thursday afternoon to the
members of the Sewing Club and a
few invited guests. For once the
regular routine Of sewing was
varied by a Valentine party, the
games enjoyed consisting of heart
dice, progressive valentine and the
wheel of fortune. The rooms were
'prettily decorated with red hearts
and flowers. A salad and sweet
course with coffee concluded the
afternoon. Besides members there
were present, Miss Harriet Coan,
Mrs. Joe T. Hughes, Mrs. John T.
Cheatham and Mrs. John Armour.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1922-02-13
o MISS FORNEY

Mrs. W. L. PEBBLES entertained
two tables at bridge Saturday af-
ternoon in homo r Of her visitor,
Miss Edna Forney, of Greensboro.
The afternoon passed most pleas
antly and a salad course was served
after the games.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1922-02-13
FROM DUE WEST

DR.. and Mrs. F. Y. Pressly came
down from Due West Sunday and
the Doctor preached an interesting
sermon to the Presbyterians in the
morning. They were dinner guests
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Maxwell Smith.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1922-02-13
U. D. c. MEETING.

The Abbeville Chapter U. D. c.
will meet Tuesday afternoon at 4
o'clock with Mrs. J. D. Wilson on
Chestnut Street with Mrs. Robert l.,
and Mrs. S. w, Wilson as
sociate hostesses. =
Mrs. Frank w. Wilson, Pres.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1922-02-13

Mr.. j. B. Clark of the Due West
section was a visitor in Abbeville
Saturday. Moving to this county
two years ago, he has been very
successful nd recently bought a
home. His son was with him Satur-
day.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1922-02-13
A Young Seeptic

Pearson's Weekly (London)
A clergyman was in the habit OF
going up to his little girls bedside
each evening and telling her a story
before she went to sleep.
One evening he told her such a
thrilling tale that the child, sitting
up in bed, looked very straight at
her father and asked:
Daddy, is tht a true story, OF
are you preaching?"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1922-02-13
BIRTH

Mr.. and Mrs. George T. Weeks
announce the birth of a son, Saturday
February 18th. The young man has
been named George T. Weeks. Jr.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1922-02-13
SICK WITH FLU

: Mrs. Otto Bristow- has been sick
for the past week with "fu" and is
still confined to the house.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1922-02-13

70 per cent of all cars produced
retail for $1,000 or less, "a. Per. cent
for $4,000 or less.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1922-02-13

80 per cent Of all motor vehicles
sre used more or less for business.
There are few if any cars not per-
forming some unitarian service.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1922-02-13
Local.
News.
personals

R. P. Kyle spent the weekend
with Mrs. Kyle in Charleston.
j. H. Prince of Anderson was, a
business visitor in the city Saturday.
Misses Bette and Maggie Evans OIL
Lebanon were in town Saturday
shopping.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Baughman of
Bethia were visitors in the city Sat-
urday.
Maxcy johnson of Clemson spent
Saturday and Sunday here with his
father, j. L. Johnson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Wilkinson Of
Newberry spent the weekend with
Mrs. Laura Faulkner.
Miss Patty Wilkes of Laurens is
visiting her sisters, Mrs. j. Moore
Mars and Mrs. W. Joel Smith.
*
Miss Georgia Edwards of Green
vile spent the weekend with her
sister, Mrs. C.. C. Gambrell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson johnson and
son, Jack have returned from a visit
to Churchland, Va.
Mrs. Frank Welsh spent Sunday
in Greenwood with her GRANDPARENTS
Mr.. and Mrs. J. X. burst. 80.
'.;>,S :
Misses lula and Minnie Sutherland
of Prosperity were shopping in Al
beville Saturday.
w. D. Wilson left yesterday MAE
New York, going by way of Spartan
burg where he stopped over SupasyIy
: -.r..-T.''' '
Miss jamie VanceF Bowie of Win
throp College spent the week.erM
here with her father, J. S. Bowie
Mrs. N. E. Wilson of Greenwood
spent Sunday with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. I. E. Culbreth onsMaga,
zine street.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. B. Tuggle and
little daughter, Virginia, have re-
turned after spending three weeks, in
Atlanta with friends. r,
: Misses Mary and Fanny DuPre
spent the weekend in Spartanbutg
with relatives and heard Billy Sun
day preach. : Sc
~, Mrs. A. B. Cheatham and Miss Ma
rietta Cheatham of Charlotte were
e Sunday visitors of Mr.. and Mrs.
P. A. Cheatham.
The Rev. H. L. Weeks has returned
from Columbia where he preached
for the congregation of the First
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1922-02-13

Little Meta Smith is getting bet
ter after several days of a serious
cold. The little girl was seriously
ill Just before Christmas and the
family and friends were anxious
about her.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1922-02-13

Miss Celia Chalmers spent the
weekend in Anderson with rela.
tives.
Misses Esther Todd and Mary
Anderson visited friends in Green
wood this weekend.
=.
Mrs. W. M. LaBoone and son,
William, spent the weekend in
Anderson with relatives.
a. Mrs. R. S. Ellis and Leon Ellis
spent Friday in Due West with
Miss Ercye Loner.
- -
Mr.. E. R. Horton of Columbia was
an over Sunday visitor to his daugh-
ter, Mrs. R. C. Philson on North Main
street.
Miss Martha Pressly Of Sharon
spent several days last week in the
city with her sister, Mrs. Clifton
Sprouse.
Mrs. L. C. Campbell and son,
Harvey, of Hunter, Missouri, are in
the city for a visit to her sister,
Mrs. P. j. Leach.
& Mrs. C. P. Townsend returned Sat-
urday from Spartanburg where she
has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Joe
Everett and attending the Billy Sun,
day meeting.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1922-02-13

Misses Zula and Minnie Sutherland
of Prosperity were shopping in Ab-
beville Saturday.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1922-02-13

Miss Georgia Edwards of Green
Vile spent the weekend with her
sister, Mrs. C. C. Gambrell.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1922-02-13

Mrs. Frank Welsh spent Sunday
in Greenwood with her GRANDPARENTS,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. X. burst. ga.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1922-02-13

Miss Patty Wilkes of Laurens is
visiting her sisters, Mrs. j.. Moore
Mars and Mrs. w. Joel Smith.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1922-02-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson johnson and
son, Jack have returned from a visit
to C~hurehland, Va.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1922-02-13

The Rev. H. L. Weeks has returned
from Columbia where he preached
for the congregation of the First
Baptist church in the absence of the
Rev. Mr.. Skinner.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1922-02-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Wilkinson Of
Newberry spent the weekend with
Mrs. Laura Faulkner.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1922-02-13

w. D. Wilson left yesterday Sy3At1
New York, going by way of Spartan
burg where he stopped over Sunday
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1922-02-13

Miss jamie vance Bowie of VIM
throp College spent the week:em
here with her father, j. S. Bowie
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1922-02-13

Maxcy johnson of Clemson spent
Saturday and Sunday here with his
father, j. L. Johnson.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1922-02-13

Mrs. N. E. Wilson of Greenwood
spent Sunday with her parents, MI.
and Mrs. I. E. Culbreth onsMaga,
zine street.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1922-02-13

Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Baughman of
Bethia were visitors in the city Sat-
urday.
The New York herald., 1922-04-12
GOT IS, 900 FEDERAL
FEE WHILE SENATOR
Harris of Georgia Con1pen-
sdted BY A. Mitchell Palmer.
Special Dispatch 70 THE New YosK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau,
Washington. ID. O., Aprjl H.

Special Dispatch 10 THE New YosK HrRALp
New York Herald Bureau,
Washington. ID. G., April II.
Senator Harris (Ga.). one OF the chief
supporters Of A. Mitchell Palmer in his
race for the Democratic Presidential
nomination, got fee OF $1,000 for legal
services in liquidatng work under the
Alien Property Custodian. II was shown
to-day in Col. Thomas W. Miller's report
to Congress on the status OF the custo-
dams office.
Senator Harris served as lquidator
of the affairs OF Fritzsche Bros, essen
tial oil dealers. So and 81 Beekrnan
street. New York. His service extended
from November 10. 1918. to March 4.
1919. He had been elected to the Senate
by the voters of Georgia, but had not
taken the oath of office.
Col Miller's report, however, showed
that Senator Harris accepted the s5. o0u
for his services on May 25, 1918. more
than two months after he took the oath
as a Senator.
Senator Harris explained to-day that
he was in Europe after he had completed
his work for the Alien Property Custo-
dan and that his compensation was not
adjusted until after his return and after
he had entered upon his duties as \
Senator. He maintained that his legal
services for the concern taken over "A
enemy property by the custodian were
strictly in line with those of any practi-
toner at the bar and were finished be-
fore he took the oath of office.
The New York herald., 1922-04-12
COAL STRIKE HITS
BIG INDEPENDENTS
$4,000 Out in Connelisville
Region. Which May Close
Until Sept. 1.

Special Dispatch 10 THE New YoRK HERAr D
PITrsBuRoH. April 11.--Approximateiy
Is. 600 miners and coke workers in the
Connellsville region are idle and it is
said big independent coa1 ana coke COM
panfes will cease operations within the
next few days, to remain closed until
September J. Eviction of miners and
other workers from the company houses
will begin within ten days after the
mines are closed unless they agree to
return to work.
That the strike has got out of the
hands of the big coal companies which
furnish fuel to the United States Steel
Corporation and is TO be fought in a
campaign of educational publicity. di-
rected by William French. now con-
nected with the Carnegie Steel Com
pany, is reported.
Officials OF the Steel corporation adj
mitted to-day that Mr.. French had been
sent into the Connellsvlle region and
had begun through the newspa pers and
other publicity methods to combat the
claims of tha mine workers officials
thta unorganized digers In that region
have not received fair treatment in the
matter of wages and working condi-
tions at the hands of the II c. Frick
Coal and Coke Company and other big
independent concerns.
All mines between Uniontown and the
Monongahela River in Fayette county
have been closed by strikers.
John Brophy, president of the Central
Pennsylvania District No. 2 CT United
Mine Workers. said 1900 non-union
men were idle in the Cambria Somerset
Slearfield sections: that all the Ber-
wind White Coal Company operations
i'm and around Windber are down. and
that two local unions OF mine workers
were formed to-day among former nom
union men. one in Windber and one
in Clearfield.
For Fayette and nearby counties. in
cluding the heretofore impregnabie non
union Connellsville coke field, Vice
President p. 7. Pagan OF District No.
5. United Workers. said fifteen moro
mines had been closed since Monday.
While operators admit the union has
made great headway in the coke country
they call attention to coal and coke
shipments as proof that the Connells-
The New York herald., 1922-04-12

renders the Second Floor, during these early
days of Spring, veritable Mecca for feminine
devotees of fashion; and especially for pros
pective brides. Every individual item shown
has been selected with frletictlous care, and
represents the ultimate degree of style,
quality and fine workmanship.
The New York herald., 1922-04-12

Mitchell Palmer, the then custodian.
Kern. he added was not an American
citizen, but apparently German. The
trading with the enemy act, he asserted,
prevented the sale of the property to
other than an American citizen.
The sale to Kern, he said, was in direct
and palpable violation of that act. The
property. according to Mr.. Woodruff,
was worth twice that received at the
sale and the facts would indicate that
gross fraud was committed against the
United States. A reorganization was eff
fected and one of the chief actors in the
transaction was the Arm of Hornbower
& Weeks. a banking firm Of New York
and Boston. The Department OF Jus
tice has not yet instituted any civil pro-
ceedings to set aside the sale. In a
letter Mr.. Woodruff said. Kern wrote:
why doesn't Murray and all interests
take John w. Weeks to Daugherty and
put quietus on this thing?"
The Murray referred to was one OF
the men associated with Kern in the deal
The others were the Secretary OF War
and the Attorney General.
He alluded to the action Of Palmer in
turning $500 alien dye patents over to
the Chemical Foundation Company for
S250.000 which, he said. were fully worth
nIty times tndt amount he mentioned
the name OF Frank l.. Polk. acting Sec
retary of State. as having authorized the
transfer. and that the most active per-
son In the organization is Francis r.
Garvan. it's first presiden. A voting
trust established to control the organ
ization, was composed OF Otto Barnard,
Cleveland n. Dodge. George T.. Ingra-
ham. Ralph Fl. Stone and Benjamin
Griswofd. Jr. Joseph Fl. Choate. Jr.. was
appointed attorney.
In demanding the impeachment of Mr..
Daugherty. Mr.. Woodruff called atten-
ton to the Government audit of the
contracts given to the Lincoln Motor
Company by the air service. The COM
pany, he said. had been overpaid s9.1SS,-
SCI. The concern some time ago. he con-
tinued. was thrown into the hands of a
receiver and the property sold to Henry
Ford for $s.000.000, and the case.
turned over to tine Department OF Jus
tice. has been referred TO the District
Attorney at Detroit for necessary action.
The Governments claim against the
company. he averred. constituted a first
lien against the money now in the hands
of the receivers
Neither Secretary Views nor Secrc-
tary DENLY was disposed to discuss the
charges.
The New York herald., 1922-04-12
Paris-fmade Lingerie

has resumed its worlted place i'm the affec-
tons of the woman of cultured taste. The
new ifnportations include group of unusual
novelties variousHy-btit all of them cfaarm-
ingIy-fasFioned of fine linen, voiIe, batiste
and crepe de Chime, and presenting a number
of unique effects i'm color.
American1-nmade Silk Underwear
(cf the finer type) is shown i'm really re-
nlarkabe collection of charming intimacies
gowns, cElerlises, drawers and bodices);
some i'm austereTy tailored models, Others
daintily trimmed with fine handmade lace.
There are also number of bridal SETS beau-
tifINEy handmade, which have am appeal
that is peculiarly their own.
Paris-made Corsets and Brassieres
(recentEy received) are modelled ON the lines
of the smart silhouette, and are fashioned
of the lovely materials that every modern
woman now demands.
Imported EnveEoppantcs of elastic, SO itnpor-
tant to the woman of too generous propor-
tions who desires to achieve the fashionable
sIenderness, are a special feature i'm stock
Corsets made to order from materials inn
ported from France by b. Altman S Co., are
another special feature of the Corset Depart
r1ent.
Aaahisnm Aurniir Jtfth Aurnnr
s4fIl ann a5tl! strrrfa Nsm qurk
The New York herald., 1922-04-12
HARD COAL OPERATORS
GIVE NEW WAGE BASIS
Discuss Pennsylvania District
With Unions.

The anthracite conference entered its
second phase yesterday when the op-
orators began to sketch terms they will
accept as a basis for a new wage agree
ment in northeastern Pennsylvania.
After meeting union leaders in the
Union League Club. Samuel ID. Warri-
ner. spokesman for the operators. said:
THE miners have only touched on Ave
or six OF their nineteen demands and we
have been trying to get at just what they
mean"
Mr. Warriner said in reply to the as
sertion OF Philip Murray, union vice.
president, that the operators declared
the miners demands called for si75,-
600. 900 annual increase in cost of pro-
duction. that the $17o.000.000 repre-
sented not only the straight 20 per cent.
demand in wages. but the new eight
hour day demand and other concessions.
The New York herald., 1922-04-12

vile region is still far from closed. Coal
shipments last Monday over the south
west branch of the Pennsylvania Rail
road were 3lA cars of coal and 265 OF
coke.
First results of the injunction Federal
Judge McClintic issued late Saturday
night restraining the proposed parade
of union miners into the non-union
Winding Gulf CIV. Va.) coal fields were
claimed to-day BY George Wolf, secre-
tary OF the Winding Gulf Operators
Association. VINO declared non-union
mine workers who had struck were re-
turning to work at Hce Creek, Big Stick
Affinity, Pemberton and Ragland In the
winding Gulf territory.
STEUBENvILLE. Ohio, April 11.--Offi-
cials to-day expressed belief that they
had nnearthed plans of the ]. w. W. to
organize striking coal miners in this To-
ca'ity. following the fatal shooting OF
Matt Downing. "a, by Charles Strun-
kenv. %, both miners, in card game
at Amsterdam. Strunkcn escaped. A
search OF Strunken's room, officials
said revealed a quantity of !. W. w.
literature, which designated Strunken as
one OF the organizations leaders.
The New York herald., 1922-04-12

the President that no serious results
may be expected now.
The country is heavily stocked with
surplus coal. and in some sections OF
the strike area there are heavy accu-
mutations of loaded cars for which bill
ing has not been received. causing tho
Administration TO feel there Is sufficient
car supply for any demand which
might be made.
Reports that steel plants throughout
the country were about to shut down
because of coal shortage were characters
lied as without foundation.
The New York herald., 1922-04-12

erty announced sto-night the Govern
ment would not permit coal operators
and miners at any wage conference to
repeat acts. which. he said. had brought
on the Federal indictments here charg-
ing conspiracy TO monopolize the coal
industry in violation or the Sherman
antitrust law.
Mr.. Daughertys statement was made
at the close OF his mission here dealing
with possibilities for ending the strike.
On leaving tonight for Washington he
declared he was perfectly satisfied
The New York herald., 1922-04-12
Bonus Hurts Patriotism,
Says Gold Star Mother
spsclal Dispatch d Tnr New YonK HrnAlp.
New York Herali bureau.
Washington. ID. C., April IL.

cpeesdl DtSpdtcH 10 lie NEW YORK HERALD.
New York Herali Bureau.
Washington. ID. g., April IL.
n gold star" mother in Michigan
~ has sent the following pro
test against the bonus raid
TO a Senator who is in favor of it:
~ am not only speaking for my
self but also for my son. l think,
who was killed in action in the
Argonne. ] know very we'll he
would have opposed the passing OF
a bill Of this kind in Tie belief that
it would cheaper American pa
triotism. He would feel, as know
do, that this Government should
spare nothing to do everything it
can for the disabled soldiers and
that TO provide bonus such as is
proposed for the soldier who came
back in good health is going to east
an intolerable burden on the tax
payers Of this generation and fu-
ture generations. and that II Is not
necessary nor desirable"
The New York herald., 1922-04-12

and announced ne planned further con-
ferences.
Although headquarters OF the United
Mine Workers OF America Is in this
this city. Mr.. Daugherty confined his
conferences to Federal Judge A. b. An
derson and other Federal officers.
The New York herald., 1922-04-12
COAL STRIKE OUTLOOK
SATISFIES DAUGHERTY
Ends Conference With u. S.
Officials in Indianapolis.

INDIANAPOLIS, April 1f.-Ending con-
ferences of two days with Federal Of
ficials here. Attorney-General Daugh-
The New York herald., 1922-04-12
HARDING TOLD COAL
SURPLUS rs AMPLE

WASHINGTON, April 11.-Reports con-
cerning the coal strike have convinced
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1922-04-12

The county commissioners ad-
journed the April meeting last Sat-
urday after being in session fiv..
days. During the session Geor4e
Redman was appointed as county
highway commissioners. Mr.. Redman
has been associated with q bridge
building company and has had con-
siderable experience in road and
bridge building.
The commissioners also appointed
Mrs. Ina Whitlow, Of Twin Brooks.
and Miss Olga Christensen, Of Re-
villo, to act on the school hook COM
n1ttee. This committee consisting
OF the county superintendent, county
auditor, the chairman Of the boari
OF commissioners and two school
teachers will have the power to con
tract and buy the books which are .
be used in the county, schools.
The graveling of the Yell0wstOne
trail was started last week when =
grading machine was put on the road
to make the proper crown before the
gravel is spread. Six miles Of tho
road have been completed and the ~
mainder will be completed within tho
next two months.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1922-04-12

Paul Lcckebeil, the deaf mute who
has been living with his brothers
lust north of the county line in Ro-
herts county, and who is subject to
spells Of insanity, and who created
some trouble at the Lockebeil farm
a month or so ago, had hearing at
sisseton, and an order was issued for
lis detention at the Redfield hospital
but he managed to get away from the
officers and was again making trou.
bic at the farm home. Sheriff Will
SON brought him down to Milbanl
Monday evening and he was taker
to Rediield on the evening train.
Howard Manchester and L. N
Saunders of the Milbank Golf Clul
were called to Ortonville Nonda,
evening where . golf club has bee,
formed. A called meeting WAS at
tended by about 50 per7oas Who m
anxious . orGanfss e1nb, and q,
two 4ilbsnk nAaa weso hx1bod dow.
to give fAem sonnn roiD q q,
0rxani1otina @ - 1ok = a5lI
feld ha1 - 1o - ~ 1111
for pr1et3ee y ~ 1no 80 i H
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