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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-08
GANsLE QUESTION CHOSEN
The Honor System" Will BE Debated
Between the 4. d. T. and .Adei.
phia Societies

The Honor System is the subject
that the girls ON the a. D. T. and
Adelphia Literary societies have de-
cided TO discuss this Year in the an
nual Gansl debate. The honor sys-
tenn in examinations is a subject that
mas received great discussion recent
~ and probably will prove to be an
excellent subject for debate. The sys-
te mhas been tried in many schools in
some it has been declared a success
while in other schools il has been de-
clared a failure. There has been son
talk Of trying THE Honor System" at
North Dakota and because of this fact
the debate should create more than
usual interest. The debate will in all
probability take place some time in
April.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-08
SOCK \ BISKIX

The regular meeting Of the Sock and
Buskin society will be held in the
auditorium of the library at the uni
versity tonight. The souvenir book
Will provide the theme for the princi.
pal discussion.
The program will consist Of an ad.
dtess on stage Effects and Devices
oE Gus Myers. manager Of the Metro.
politan theater: a review of .sThe
Deep Purple" the famous melodrama
by Paul Armstrong and Wilson Miz-
and a reading Of The Hclliean,"
Sr. VIM. S. Gilhert's one.act r sedy.
by Geo. A. Benson.
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TO THE VOTERS OF NORTH
nAkTTA

hereby announce ny candidacy
FOX the Office of Delegate 70 the Ma
tionzI Democratic convention, subject
u the will Of the Democratic voters to
he expressed in the presidential prim-
arg election on the 18th day Of
March.
AZ & Democrat. I have always be-
lieved IN and heartily supported to
the best # my ability the principles
Of the Democratic party as enunci-
ated by the iia.. William ]. BRYAN.
and ! solicit :ae votes Of the Demo
ratio voters ~ ne state that / may
lend active support to those progress
size principles in the formation Of the
mex Democratic platform and in the
selection Of caLoidares.
Pelie"ing that the Democratic vot-
terg in the State Of North Dakota are
progressive and that they desire both
q progressive platform and a progress
sive Candidate, If elected. l will cheer
fully abide by rny oath Of Office to the
end that the wishes Of the voters of
the Democratic party shall be real
1zed. Respectfully.
j NELSON KELLY,
Grand Forks. y n
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Two c.r,..

W games. in the class series,
vii! nc played this afternoon. at 4:36
T., .ne university gymnasium. The
meet and the senior team wiIl NAV
the freshman team. Last veek h
eshm team was defeated by the
Junior team. The seniors and sopho.
mores did not play at that time he.
cause two Of the senior players were
unable to take part In the ZANE. The
lance tins afternoon Will be fast and
matched. "s'
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Basketball Team HAs Hard Time Get
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kSN9RstO6JJ IP4O1 III F11FU 1JUHe VSel.
ding Games.
The basketball team. Of the Eas,
Grand Forks high school may decide
TO disband II a game annot be ar.
ranged with Thief River Falls. There
seems to be some difficulty in secur.
ing games this season. The boys will
be disappointed II this match canno,
be arranged as they had planned or
AT least one more lively contest be.
fore the season closes. Baseball IL
being talked Of at the high school and
a team will probably he placed in the
field. az some fast material ID on hand
this gpr1ng.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-08
To TAX on Commission,

The State Pure Food Commission"
Will be discussed by pheinhart Kamp.
lin this evening at the meeting of the
Oniversity Civic club. The meeting
VIII ne neId In the law school at 7:30
O'Clock. Theodore TorReson viii read
an interesting paper on How North
Dakota controls Trusts and Cornora-
ttons." The other paper Of he eycn-
Ing will be read by Lars Wamhlsin on
prohibition In North Dakota"
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Iadd IN Lecture.

Prof. A. J. Ladd will lecture at $50
Saturday morning in teachers college.
His subject will be THE Adolescent in
the High School" At 1890 DR.. James
y. Boyle will talk on Federal Law
Making"
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February 20. 1912.

County Superintendent Of Schools
To ,he Voters Of Grand Forks County:
hereby my candidac. for
h Office of county superintendent Of
schools for Grand Forks county.
Thanking my many friends for past IA
"ors, 7 ask for A place on the Repub-
Iican ticket.
-Frances NJ. Wa,ar
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Everybody Is DoingIt
DOING WHAT?

Attending the Unique Theater
where only high grade motion
pictures and the latest illustrated
songs are shown on the Cp.tO.Date
Aluminium Screen.
Matinee< Daily $50 ~ $3.50.
Nights s:3O u 1880.
Admission 5 and 10 cents.
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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-04-18
Bank Examiner to Court.

Columbia. April 15.-Quo war
1anto proceedings to oust B. j..
Rhame from the Office Of State bank
examiner have been brought by At
torney General Lyon and a rule to
show cause has been issued against
Rhame by the supreme court on
April 19 why he should not vacate
his Office
Legality of the appointees made by
the governor in other cases will also
come up at the same time Proceed
ings were filed to-day in the Sandy
Springs case against w. E. Green,
magistrate at that place; S. E. Whit
ten, magistrate at Pendleton; W. T.
Chamblee, at Rock Hill; J. A. Young,
at Iva. The complaint in each case
alleges that the appointments of
these magistrates are illegal.
Proceedings were also filed at the
same time to test the legality of the
appointments in the Beaufort COM
missioners' case. They are J. w.
White, of Hilton Head; A. L. Alex
ander, w. H. Stalworth, of Beaufort;
C. F. Boineau, J. w. Campbell, B.
Jesselson, of Sheldon; C.. A. Verdier,
J. R. Cooler, w. w. Hudson, of Bluff
ton; C. A. Walker, R. A. Coburn, S.
S. Kellars, of Yemassee, all town
ships in Beaufort county. They were
appointed by the governor without
the recommendation of the delega-
ton. The court is asked to exclude
them from Office and to adjudge
against them the cost of the pro-
ceedings together with such fines not
to exceed $4,000 as the court may
deem best.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-04-18
Poison Ends Girls Life.

Spartanburg, April 15.-Miss Bes-
sic Atkins, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Atkins, of Holly Springs,
drank a bottle of carbolic acid at her
home Sunday afternoon and died in
Is minutes. The motive for the act
is unknown. Her younger sister who
came upon her when in the act of
drinking the poison attempted to stay
her hand, but in vain. The young
woman was about 20 years of age.
She has recently recovered from
measles. No inquest was held.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-04-18
LIQUOR SEIZURES IN BAMBERG.
Seven Arrested, Charged with Sell
ing LIQUOR

Bamberg, April 14.-The blind
tigers of Bamberg received quite
little shock early yesterday morning
when Chief of Police Hand and his
deputies pounced down upon them
suddenly and Unexpectedly. 1t was
surmised by the officers that a full
supply would be on hand for the Sat-
urday trade, and that rich seizures
would be made. But in this they
were mistaken, or else the tigers"
were too cunning for the officers, for
in some instances not "a drop of the
stuff was found on the premises and
the largest seizure made netted only
forty-fve pints of beer and three
half-pints of whiskey. This was OBJ
tanned from Flernoid Smoak. From
the premises of H. w. Beard about
half a barrel of bottled beer was OBJ
tanned, and from Josh Lott keg Of
beer.
The following were arrested un-
der warrants charging the illegal sale
of whiskey: H. w. Beard, Josh
Lott, Flernoid Smoak, ". D. Blume,
Joe Robinson, T. D. Carter and
Fred Gaskins.
The cases were worked up by E.
F. Carter and F. c. Garner, who were
sent here by Gov. Blease at: the So
licitation of Mayor Smoak. They
came here about ten days ago and
went to work as operatives in the
cotton mill, and it was only about
three days before they had worked
up cases against the persons named
above.
T. D. Carter has already pleaded
guilty and received a fine of 500 at
the hands of the mayor. The other
cases will be called Monday.
Mayor Smoak is making an honest
effort to to enforce the law, but it
looks as if his task is almost hope
less one, as liquor is being sold not
only in the town but in country
places as we'll. There appear to be
few who are not disgusted with pro-
hibition and if a vote were taken
in this county at the present time
there is little doubt that it would
be overwhelmingly in favor of the
re-establishment of the dispensary.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-04-18
Published every Thursday in TT

Published every Thursday in The
Herald building, on Main street, IN
the live and growing City Of Bam-
berg, being issued from printing
office which is equipped with Mer-
genthaler linotype machine, Babcock
cylinder press, folder, one Jobber,. a
fine Miehle cylinder press, all run by
electric power, with otl er material
and machinery in keeping, the whole
equipment representing an invest
ment of $4,000 and upwards.
Subscriptions-By the year sl5O;
six months, IS cents; three months,
so cents. All subscriptions payable
strictly in advance.
Adyertisements-s1.00 per inch
for first insertion, subsequent lnser-
tions so cents per inch. Legal ad-
yertisements at the rates allowed by
law. Local reading notices 10 cents
a line each insertion. Wants and
other advertisements under special
head. | cent word each insertion.
Liberal contracts made for three, six,
and twelve months. Write for rates.
Obituaries, tributes of respect, reso-
lutions. cards of thanks, and all no
tees of a personal or political char
acter are charged for as regular ad-
vertising. Contracts for advertising
not subject to cancellation after first
insertion.
Communications are always
glad to publish news letters or those
pertaining to matters of public inter-
est. We require the name and ad-
dress of the writer in every case.
No article which is defamatory or
extensively personal can find place in
our columns at any price, and we are
not responsible for the opinions ex-
pressed in any communication.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-04-18

The idea of abolishing fees for
paying county officers and putting
every official on a salary basis seems
to impress the tax payers favoraDly,
from impressions of approval which
have reached us. 1t will no doubt
be live issue in the campaign this
summer. The Orangeburg Sun says
this would be a good time for all
candidates to speak out on this sub
ject.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-04-18
Conveying to the citizen taxpayers

Conveying to the citizen taxpayers
OF Bamberg county my appreciation
of the confidence shown in me by re-
peatedly electing me to the respon-
sible position of County Treasurer,
and believing that can be OF greater
service to you, I am retiring from
that position and hereby announce
myself a candidate for State Sena
tor from Bamberg county, to which
position, if elected, pledge you my
best efforts in the protection of your
interests and the upbuilding of our
county and State, and hereby pledge
myself to abide the result of the
Democratic primary and support the
nominees thereof.
JOHN F. FOLK.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-04-18

I respectfully announce myself a
candidate for the Office of Treasurer
of Bamberg county subject to the
rules and regulations of the Demo-
cratic primary, pledging myself to
abide the result and support the
nominees of the party. If elected I
shall perform the duties of the office
to the best of my ability.
JACOB H. A. CARTER.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-04-18
Rome Druggist a Suicide.

Rome, Ca, April 16.-Albert Sid
ney Gresham, prominent young
man and partner in the Gresham
Wright Drug Company, of this city,
committed suicide this morning by
taking an overdose of morphine.
He is said to have left a note, which
has not been made public. No cause
for the act is known.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-04-18

The Democratic clubs will meet
Saturday afternoon, April 9th, for
the purpose of electing delegates to
the county convention. Every man
interested in good government should
be present.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-04-18

hereby announce myself candi-
date for the. Office of Sheriff of Bam-
berg county, subject to the rules and
regulations of the Democratic pri-
mary, and pledge myself to support
the nominees thereof.
J. H. LANCASTER.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-04-18
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Grateful to the voters for their
support two years ago. l hereby an
nounce myself a candidate for re-
election as a member of the House of
Representative from Bamberg Coun-
ty, subject to result of the Democrat
ic primary.
J. AQUILLA HUNTER.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-04-18

In his published call in another
column County Chairman H. G. Folk
calls on the club members to attend
their meetings in full force and send
their best and most patriotic men to
the county convention. Good advice.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-04-18

I hereby announce my candidacy
for the House of Representatives I
will abide the result of the Democrat
ic primary and support the nominees
thereof.
J. WESLEY CRUM, JR.>
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-04-18

We hope to see every business man
in Bambsrg present at the club meet
ing to be held Saturday afternoon,
the 9th. 1t is your duty to attend.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-04-18
FOR COTTON WEIGHER AT
EHRHARDT.

l respectfully announce myself as
a candidate for Cotton Weigher at
Ehrhardt, subject to the result OF
the Democratic primary.
w. D. SEASE.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-04-18
FOR SHERIFF.

Having been solicited by number
Of friends, have decided to offer for
Sheriff of Bamberg county, and here
by announce myself as a candidate,
pledging myself to abide the result
of the Democratic primary and sup
port the nominees of the party.
J. FIELDER HUNTER.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-04-18
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.

I hereby announce myself as can
didate for Treasurer of Bamberg
county, and pledge myself to abide
the result of the Democratic primary
and support the nominees. I will ap-
preciate the support of the voters and
promise you my best service, if elect
ed. GEO. A. JENNINGS.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-04-18

From the newspaper accounts one
is led to wonder whether the mon
ument unveiled in Columbia last
Thursday was really to the women.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-04-18

Grateful to my friends for their
very liberal support some years ago,
I announce my candidacy for the Of
fee of Sheriff of Bamberg county,
subject to the result of the Democrat
ic primary. S. G. RAY.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-04-18

hereby announce myself as can
didate for Supervisor of Bamberg
County, pledging myself to abide the
result of the Democratic primary and
support the nominees of the party.
w. PRESTON MCMILLAN.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-04-18

Attend your club meeting April
9th. This is important. Don't stay
away and then kick about results.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-04-18
FOR COUNTY SUPERVISOR.

I hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the Office of Supervisor of
Bamberg county, subject to the rules
and regulations of the Democratic
primary, and pledge myself to sup
port the nominees thereof.
E. G.. BRUCE.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-04-18
CANDIDATES. CARDS.
FOR STATE SENATE.

l hereby announce myself as can
didate for reelection to the State
Senate, subject to the rules and regu-
lations of the Democratic primary.
J. B. BLACK.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-04-18

I respectfully announce myself a
candidate for the office of County
Supervisor, subject to the rules and
regulations of the Democratic pri-
mary. If elected I promise to give
my entire time and best talent to the
work. Respectfully,
G.. BROOK KINARD.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-04-18
Thursday, April Is, 1912.

Let's have clean up day for Bam-
berg and start concerted movement
to kill out the flies this summer.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-04-18
FOR MAGISTRATE AT EHRHARDT

l respectfully announce myself a
candidate for Magistrate at Ehrhardt,
pledging myself to abide the result
of the Democratic primary and sup
port the nominees thereof.
J. H. KINARD.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-04-18

I hereby announce myself as can
didate for cotton weigher at Bam-
berg, pledging myself to abide the
result of the Democratic primary.
G. A. RICE.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-04-18

With thanks to the voters for
their support in the past, 1 respect
fully announce myself as a candidate
for reelection to the Office of County
Commissioner for Bamberg county.
l will abide the result of the primary.
G. W. FOLK.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-04-18

hereby announce myself as can
didate for County Commissioner of
Bamberg county, and will abfe the
result of the Democratic primary.
H. W. CHITTY.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-04-18
FOR COTTON WEIGHER AT BAN
BERG.

l respectfully announce my candi-
dacy for Cotton Weigher at Bamberg,
subject to the result Of the Democrat
ic primary. u. l.. klNARD.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-04-18
FOR JUDGE OF PROBATE.

l respectfully announce myself a
candidate for the office Of Judge of
Probate of Bamberg county, subject
to the result of the Democratic pri-
mary. H. WH1LDEN WALKER.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-04-18

I hereby announce myself candi-
date for County Commissioner of
Bamberg county, subject to the rules
and regulations of the Democratic
primary.
w. BARNEY SMOAK.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-04-18
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

hereby announce myself as can
didate for County Commissioner of
Bamberg county, and will abioe the
result of the Democratic primary.
W. PRESTON SANDIFER.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-12-18
SUGGESTS MERGER
OF STATES FUNDS
Secretary of State Submits Fl.
nanCial Plans to Governor.
WOULD SIMPLIFY SYSTEM
Presents Outline of Method by Which
All DISBURSEMENTS Gould Be Audited
by One Department-Tax Remission
Would Be Possible in 1918.

MadisOn.-The merger Of at least
fund, prediction that tax remis-
sionS will be possible in 1913, a re-
neWal of his recommendation for the
budget system of appropriations, u
plea for law requiring apprOpria-
ton bills to be submitted to the au-
diting department before passage in
order to make them conform with
present methods of state accounting,
and a statement of the large increase
in printing bills owing to the failure
to secure competitive bids are con-
tanned in the biennial report of Sec
rotary of State Frear, submitted to
the governor.
Secretary Frear notes the fact that
over $40, 100000 of state disburse-
ments are now audited by this de-
partment annually, duty devolving
upon a state auditor in most other
states. The total book disbursements
for the fiscal year 1912 were $751;
299,720.54.
"This amount has been Incorrect
ly accepted by the uniformed as the
actual expense of state government"
says the secretary. However,
$1,931, 579.69 of the total disburse-
ments is for transfers or duplicate
payments. Every appropriation
from the general fund to another
fund necessarily appears as a book
disbursement. When this identical
money is disbursed from the fund
to which it was transferred, it again
appears on the records as disburse-
ment."
These items deducted from the to-
tai leaves the actual state expense
at $8,06O,224. Automobile license
money, which is not retained for
state purposes; capitol construction
funds, and similar items should right
fully be deducted also, maintains
Secretary Frear.
The funds which Secretary Frear
would have merged with the gen
eral fund include the oil inspection,
state highway, fire marshal, forest
reserve, grain and warehouse COM
mission, forestry investment, and the
revolving fund.