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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-11-05
THE VALUE OF TREES.
They Make Summer Cooler and Win
ter Warmer.

There is New York tree-plant!nS
association and Dr.. Stephen Smith
is it's president. Dr.. Smith agrees
with the poet Pope, who eXtolled
trees which furnish in summer
shade, in winter fire" More than
that mans very life on this planet
depends upon the tree. which absorbs
the poisonous carbon diOXide which
man eXhales and in return pours in
70 his lungs the eXhilarating and Wit
alizing oxygen secreted by its leaves.
The tree regulates the temperature
of the air in which we live by having
itself a fixed temperature of 81 de-
grees Fahrenheit. The grateful shade
of trees on a hot summers day and
the comparative warmth of the for
est in the coolest winters day is due
in a degree to the arboreal tempera-
ture. Therefore, if city streets were
filled with vigorous trees, we should
have cooler summers and warmer
winters.
And on hot days the tree sprays
into the air an immense amount of
water-32,0 900 gallons for tree Of
full size and LEAKAGE. Here is an in
estimable cooling process. And such
tree has in foliage the equivalent
of five acres of grass land-a fact
further suggesting that tree stand
ing by our dwellings in the city and
lifting it's foliage in the air, story
above story would gring to every
window which it passed acres of park
scenery. In hot summer days and
nights it would purify the air enter
ing the chamber and cool it with a
delicious moisture. Finally the tree
can absorb and thus remove from
the air the emanations from the
street and from purifying waste mat
ter. In this respect trees are the
scavengers of the air and protect us
from filth diseases"
1t should be added that trees are
valuable in that they provide homes
for birds which, besides giving pleas
ure by their song and their appear
ance, make for sanitation. The spar
row, for example, is the mouse Of the
air; and they in the aggregate eat
up a great deal of waste which if al
lowed to putrefy would endanger
human health.-Dietetic and Hygien-
ic Gazette.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-11-05
Acreage Bill Signed By Governor.

Columbia, October 3O.-The COVER
nor this afternoon signed the cotton
acreage reduction bill and sent it to
the secretary Of state. The bill is
now a law and allows only one-third
Of the arabic land to be planted in
cotton next year, any excess to be
punished by a fine of from s25 to
500 per acre, levied as lien on the
cotton crop and collected by judg-
ments, just as other judgments are
collectable.
The senate this afternoon overrode
the veto on the bill putting charter
fees for cotton warehouses under the
general law.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-11-05
JUDGE WATTS son WOUNDED.
Laurens Citizen Shoots Man in His
Back Yard.

Laurens, Oct. pa specialist in
surgery was brought to Laurens to-
day from Columbia by special train
to perform an operation in an effort
to save the life OF John Watts, only
son of Richard G. Watts, associate
justice of the supreme court OF South
Carolina. Young Watts was shot
dangerously wounded at I O'Clock
this morning by Eugene H. Wilkes.
when the young man. unknown to
Mr.. Wilkes then, was discovered in
the back yard of the Wilkes resi-
dence. The bullet, a 3S-calibre, en-
tered the left side in line with the
hip bone and ranged upwards, per-
forating the intestines in four places.
This was revealed by the operation,
but the bullet was not located.
The wounded man is in a serious
condition tonight, but it is stated
that he has an even chance of recov-
cry. He is at the Julia Irby santa
rum.
The affair caused a great sensation
when the news of the shooting spread
over the city early this morning. Mr..
Wilkes, one of the most prominent
men of the city, is Frustrated at his
home and expresses great regret over
the occurrence, but. in the circum-
stances, feels he was justified in pro-
tecting his home from what he
thought to be a would-be burglar.
Some time before 4 o'clock Mr..
Wilkes and wife were aroused by the
barking of the dog. Later they
heard noise in the back yard which
sounded like some one scrambling
over the fence Thinking it was a
coal thief, Mr.. and Mrs. Wilkes pro-
ceeded to the back door, and Mr..
Wilkes stepped out into the yard.
Seeing the figure of man in the
darkness, Mr.. Wilkes hailed him.
Receiving no response, he fired, aim
ing at the lower part of his body, as
he thought. The man fell. then
arose and ran across the street and
fell in the front porch of B. l.. Clar-
dy's residence. Watts was calling
for doctor when Mr.. Clardy went
out and discovered who it was in
such a plight. The alarm was given
and the young man was rushed to
the hospital.
The presence of Watts in that
neighborhood at that time of night
is yet unexplained. 1t is stated, how
ever, that he appeared to have been
drinking when found, and that this
probably explains his mysterious con-
duct, that he did not know where he
was going or what he was doing. 1t
is stated that Mr.. Watts, with par
ty of friends, visited the city of Green
Vile earlier in the night, returning
to Laurens some time after mid
night. The whole affair is greatly
regretted by all the people of the
city. Young Watts is a graduate in
law of the University of South Caro-
lima and is about % years Of age.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-11-05
What About the Potash Shortage.

Out of a rather chaotic fertilizer
situation, two indications appear al
most as certainties: first, in the cot
con growing States the use of COM
mercial fertilizers will be heavily cur
tailed; and. second, potash in all
forms will be high, and not unlikely
almost impossible to get at any price.
AS to what effect the absence of pot
ash will have on crop production, we
are confronted with an abundance
of advice and an amazing conflict of
opinion. One eminent professor says
we simply can't afford to do without
it; another says we don't need it,
and so it goes.
In such discussions there are two
factors that must be held constantly
in mind: the section of country un-
der consideration and the crops that
are to be grown. Let us begin by
drawing line from Mobile, Alabama
northeastward to Richmond, Tir-
ginia, by way of Macon, Georgia !;
Columbia, South Carolina; and Ra-
leigh, North Carolina. Roughly, rhis
line divides the sandy coastal plain
section from the redder lands that
have more clay in them, and Ike
wise. in a general way, may be said
to divide the soils deficient in potash
from those that are not. In other
words, for cotton, corn and oats pot
ash as a rule has been found profit
able to the east and south of this
line: while north and west of it, while
in some cases it may slightly increase
yields, we are fairly certain from all
experiment station evidence that
leaving it out entirely will not Sc
riously curtail production. In other
words, the corn, cotton and oat far
mer in the Piedmont sections Of the
Carolinas and Georgia, in northern
and western Alabama, and all Ten
nessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisi-
ana and Texas, need do no great
amount of worrying regardless OF
how high potash fertilizers may so.
Whetever difficulties may arise
from this shortage, then, will be felt
most by the farmers, both general
and fruit and truck growers, in the
coastal plain section above defined.
How much the elimination of potash
will affect production is not certain,
but as a general rule, even in the
sandy coastal plain, We would prefer
to leave it out rather than pay ex-
orbitant prices. To the westward
there is considerable evidence that
potash pays on fruit and garden
crops. but on the other hand there
are sections where no increased yields
have been obtained from its use.
Certainly the horticulturist in the
central and western cotton States
should think twice before paying
greatly enhanced prices for an ele-
ment that he is not absolutely GER
tain will pay good profts.-Progres-
size Farmer.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-11-05
LODGE MEETING.

Bamberg, Lodge, No. So, knights
of Pythias meets first and fourth
Monday nights at 1880 p. m. Visit
ing brethren cordially invited.
A. NJ. DENBOW,
Chancellor Commander,
C. r. GILLIAN,
Keeper of Records and Seal.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-11-05

rlattery corrupts both the receiver
and the siver: and adulatioH is not
OF more service to the people than TO
The Washington herald., 1914-09-29
An Airship Without the Bombs.

Washington given a fair idea yesterday of
feature of modern warfare without casualties
Lincoln Beachey, the daring or reckless aviator,
made one of his flights His swift descents glides,
loops and somersaults furnished thrills in plenty for
the President, department officials and most of the
population of the city. There were at times incl
dents OF the flight which made every one except the
trained aviator believe that he had lost control OF
his machine
The fight for exhibition purposes, produced
thrills but if Beachey had been flying hostile
city dropping bombs there would be something more
than thrills Beachey's presence in the air gave us
an appreciation OF what French and Belgian cities
have been going through and what London and Ber-
lin fear. We may we'll understand the terror of the
panic-Stricken noncombatants who never know
minute when Beachey may not be above them.
OF course, the aircraft during the war has failed
to demonstrate the accuracy of its bombs. Its in
valuable service has been in locating the enemy and
with comparative safety reporting every move OF
importance 1t has been in no small degree respon-
sibe for the heavy casualties through the artllerys
being given exact range.
Upon women and children hudded in cities its
effect could only be exceeded by the casualty lists
which come from the front.
We can we'll rejoice that Washington yesterday
was not at war with Beachey.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-29
The Tumulty Letter.

The letter of Secretary to the President Tumulty
to Edward f. Crosscup, of New Jersey, in which the
Democrats of that State who meet in convention this
week forbidden to indorse the President for re-
nomination. is the opening gun of the 1916 cam
paign.
1t is true there will be no direct Endorsement of
the President but the nonaction of the convention
will mean more than any scrap of paper which
not be delegate present who will not be sincerely
and heartily for the Presidents denomination. For
the first time in years there will be no wheels within
wheels. No mention will be made of an Underwood
Presidential boom, Champ Clark boom, a Bryan
boom. No Democrat has appeared worthy of
offering resistance to the President At the forth
coming New Jersey convention there will be no one
present to dicker about second choice delegates two
years hence. The New Jersey Endorsement will be
a deep and silent one-an Endorsement more power
full than any other President has received from his
party in recent years.
1t should be so. The President has forced his
followers to line up with him for his policies There
has been some complaint and some criticism. but in
every instance the President has won There can
be test of strength because there is no opposition
The fact that New Jersey is the Presidents State,
as Mr. Tumuy explains does not alter the situation
As political conditions exist today Alabama, Mis-
souri,, and Nebraska will do precisely what New
Jersey will do The question of an Endorsement is
a mere splitting of hairs.
The Presidents party should stand behind him.
disregarding the vague platform pledge against
second term and there is the slightest reason TO
doubt that his party viii do so.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-29

both OF myself ana of DR.. Wilmer called
upon me and said that the doctor and
Mrs Wilmer by this connscation had
been deprived Of almost all Of their wear
ing apparel / was asked II could not
iind q way by which they could recover
possession OF all their necessary apparel.
II said would see what 1 could 90.
Within a few hours had examined the
trunks and had returned to their owners
all of the clothing and necessary arti-
cles Of travel which they contained. DR..
Wilmer greatly appreciated my service.
Nine years later was in New Orleans
with Mrs. Cannon. and on Sunday went
to church. There was a very cold north
wind blowing and the church had not
been heated. I was afraid Of taking cold.
and, therefore, after the reading Of the
second lesson / got up to leave the
church.
"The sexton approached me and inti-
mated that he would be glad TO give US
seats in the bishops pew. where we
would be protected from the draft. ac-
cepted this courtesy. At the close Of the
service the sexton asked me for my ad-
dress and 1 gave IL to him.
"Tne next day the bishop called upon
me and invited Mrs. Cannon and myself
to dine with him. He was practically
our host for several days. taking pains
to chow us many interesting things in
New Orleans, seeming delighted to be-
stow on US every courtesy and kindness
possible.
The bishop was DR. Wilmer. He had
been made bishop of Louisiana and he
recalled the service which had done to
him at the beginning Of the war, and
that was the reason why he gave US such
hospitable greeting and devoted so
much time to US while We were in his
see city"
(COpyrigbt. 1914. By E J. Edwards. All rights re-
EeTTed-l
Tor,orrou, Dr Fdwards will tell 'FWhy
The Washington herald., 1914-09-29
HISTORY BUILDERS.
How the Bishop Returned a War
time Favor.
written Expressly for The Herald.)
ny DR. Z. J. Edwards,

ny DR. Z. :. EDWARDS.
The late lie Grand B. Cannon, who
in the middle OF the past century was
ranked among the foremost citizens Of
New York State. not only as a creative
force in the business and financial world.
but also as a public-spirIted citizen, CIV
ing much OF his time uhselfshly to the
service Of the public. had at the begin
ming Of The civil war many interesting
and some exciting experiences. He met
with these while serving upon the stan
of Gen. John Z. Wool. In his later
years he was fond OF telling his friends
various anecdotes which threw a side
light upon some OF the distinguished
characters on both sides Of the great
conflict.
Only a short time before Mr. Cannon's
death he was chatting with a group OF
friends at the Union League Club OF
New York, and happened to mention
that one Of the pleasantest recollections
Of war days and of the period immedi-
ately following the close of the war was
associated with the amenities and kindly
acts between those who were serving.
some on the Confederate and some on
the Union side.
II had one experience OF that kind
which has always been a very happy
memory TO me-" said Mr. Cannon. 1T
happened 10 De IN my power 10 DO the
Rev. DR.. J. p. b. Wilmer a personal fa-
vor. DR.. Wilmer was for some years the
rector of large and influential church
in Philadelphia. His wife was a woman
of mary accomplishments and great
personal charm. She was of Southern
birth, and her sympathy was. naturally,
with her friends and family in the South
at the outbreak OF the war.
"Dr. Wilmer shared her views. For
that reason he felt that he was in honor
bound to resign mis- rectorship in Phila-
delphia and go South with his wife. At
Baltimore. where l was serving as an
officer OF the Union army, DR.. Wilmer
sought for a pass through our lines to
the Confederates. He easily obtained
that pass for himself and Mrs. Wilmer,
but there arose a serious question about
permitting him to take his trunks. The
report was made to US that the trunks
contained contraband material This had
been confiscated, leaving practically
nothing in the trunks. A personal friend
The Washington herald., 1914-09-29

Fruit growers in the vicinity of Hagerstown,
Md, have decided to let their peach crop go to
waste because the enormous yield has been re-
sponsible for depreciation in the market value to
IS and even 10 cents basket, price which it is
claimed would not pay for gathering and shipping
the fruit If few hundred boys and girls from
the big cities, who are not used to luxures, could
be transported to the scene they could at least help
TO avert the impending waste.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-29

The House of Representatives should have de-
voted yesterday to District business, but instead
District day was set aside while the House dis
cussed the future of the Philippines 1t scarcely
fair that at this late period of the session urgent
District business should have to give way oraory
on the Philippines. While the statesmen talked
about the independence that at some remote date
might be given to the Filipnos, creditors of the
United States here in Washington, many of them
in need, are still waiting for the money the govern
ment has owed them for over a year. 1t is the
simple duty of Congress to provide for payment of
the Plaza awards and that duty is being shamefuly
neglected
The Washington herald., 1914-09-29

The celebrated Paris prophecies Nine. de
Thebes last January made public predictions that a
European would break about mid-year, preceded
by sensational trial. that the Pope would die shortly
after hostiities began, and that the Germans would
get near Paris without penetrating into the city
Later she prophesied that the German Emperor
would be killed September 2o; that the French
would enter Germany on October 2o and that the
war would end November J. Uneasy lies the head
that wears a CROWN" but if the Kaiser didn't sleep
well last night it was due to causes other than Nine
de Thebes' prediction
The Washington herald., 1914-09-29

The British and German governments are both
said TO be encouraging soldiers to marry before
leaving for the front realizing the necessity of a
high birth rate offset the mortality of the bat
tlefelds. A wise and far-sghted policy, perhaps,
but one which Brings the horrors of war a little
nearer to the rest of the world, it contempates
great governments codly and deliberately foster
ing widowhood and orphanage.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-29
A FOrlaru Hope.

It was a recruits first appearance at
the rife range. The range ofticer tried
him first at 500 yards, and the recruit
c, u,d not come within a mile OF the
taGSet- Next the officer tried him at go
yards, then at 200 yards, and finally at
100 yards. His last shot was even worse
than his first. The officer looked at him
with disgust and losing his temper shout
ed the command in his face:
Attention, Fix bayoEet! Charge the
target! It's your only chance. Sacred
Heart Review.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-29

Secretary of the Navy Daniels declares
that it was the suggestion of Admiral Dewey that
he issued his famous order substituting "left" and
right" for port and "starboard" in the navy.
Probably Admiral Dewey would have been just as
well satisfied if the Secretary had waited for him
to claim the credit
The Washington herald., 1914-09-29
Experts indicated

Those American naval economists in Congress
Dreadnoughts on the ground that the submarine was
the naval weapon of the future will feel vindicated
if any of them are now alive.-Springfeld Repub-
ILcan -..I
The Washington herald., 1914-09-29

1t is good idea to give wedding presents. Then
you will have an to call the couple and see
If they have commenced quarreling yet
The Washington herald., 1914-09-29

We would like to know why it is that comfortable
things are never stylish.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-29

A head tax on the members of the I. w. w.
would help the Treasury deficit, and would be in
dorscd by most people.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-29

If ship flying the American flag brings Jack
Johnson back to this country, why, we will be in
favor of abolishing the merchant marine
The Washington herald., 1914-09-29

The war in Europe has not affected the price of
peanuts You can still get more than you want for
a nickel
The Washington herald., 1914-09-29

Add current humor: Pennsylvania is going to
overthrow bossism.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-29

Isn't it about time for somebody to call another
Good Roads Congress?
The Washington herald., 1914-09-29

There was cat in our back yard last night tell
ing neighbor the
The Washington herald., 1914-09-29

Does bombarding cathedral prove that the Ger
mans are waging righteous war?
The Washington herald., 1914-09-29

We hope the Gar will change the name of
Przemysl too.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-29

And why is it that generally becomes
crusty after he aocumulates lot of dough?
The Washington herald., 1914-09-29

Turkey probably realizes that if she goes to war
Greece will see to it that her cake is all dough.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-29

TWO FRIENDS.
.I. 7yrE EhJ i@.iI
I know man who cannot sec.
Yet holds within such heart Of grace
You'd never even dream that he
Had ne. Cv met Nature face To face.
l know a maid who cannot hear.
Whose soul so rings with lyTIys rare,
You'd never guess no bIrd-note clear
Had never penetrated there.
All. Blessed Blind and Heat Of song.
Who. spite of Fate's most cruel wrong,
still sense a world Of living IjG1t.
What messages OF hope YOU Hrl0S.
What vision true. AT sons - sing.
To US who hear and Eay- r.T S.Sht.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-29

The side that gets licked in war can't blame it
on the umpire.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-29

Nobody has yet been able to railroad" anything
through the Interstate Commerce Commission
The Washington herald., 1914-09-29

We fear that those who objecting to the
hoopskirts are but paving the way for their return
The Washington herald., 1914-09-29
Th, Enjoyable Part.

You must mind ,"Ir ct IL you want
% earn the new dance.
''N,Ner mimi The fuu'w"-k. professor.
Just teach NE the holds. Louisville
The Washington herald., 1914-09-29

And recurring to the elections, advise every
body to be prepared for the worst in Pennsylvania
The Washington herald., 1914-09-29

Kipling may have to revise his assertion that the
female of the species is deadly than the male
The Washington herald., 1914-09-29

Deep down in her heart every thinks she
is not too old to play with dolls il she wanted to-
The Washington herald., 1914-09-29

Leaves are falling, but nobody eats leaves,
The Washington herald., 1914-09-29

Secretary OF the Navy Daniels. who
went to New York last Thursday, has re-
turned to Washington. Mrs. Daniels will
remain in New York for a few days
The Washington herald., 1914-09-29
A Line o Cheer Each Day o
the Year.
Two FRIENDS.

.Nrr-'.r III. Ft~--v Inc Hr-ahJ
L. JOHN kENuEII h BANS.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-29

MIS- Martin Glynn, wife Of the gov
ernOr Of New York. who is one Of the
patronesses OF the Cotton Fashion Show
to be given October and s, will prob
ably come to Washington during he
show.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-29

Mr.. John r. Mclean, who has been
spending the summer at Narragansett
Pier, has returned TO Washington. Mr.
and Mrs Edward Beale Mclean. who
have been attending the Byrn Mawr
Horse Show, have returned to Washing
ton.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-29

Dr. and Mrs : Jh".ur Key have re-
turned from their Wedding tup anu are
at their home IN II street.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-29

Miss Josephine Patten and Miss Helen
Patten have arrived in New York from
Europe and will come direct to their
Washington residence.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-29

Tomorrow DR.. Edwards will tell Why
Gen. Dix Was Made Secretary Of the
Treasury"
The Washington herald., 1914-09-29

Louvain was sacked, but not by Cossacks
The Washington herald., 1914-09-29

The Russian Ambassador and Nine
BakhmeIeh are in New York. having
gone there from Newport. They will
come direct TO Washington from New
York.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-29

Midshipman Wotherspoon. son Of Gen.
and Mrs. Wotherspoon. will entertain the
midshipmen now in Washington At
dance at the Chevy Chase Club tonight.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-29

Marshal Field, Cd. who is IiSItinE Mrs
Mar nall Field, aud Was the guest "f
honor at dance given Z r yOuu= prup.v
by her last winter. IS now in Chira-"
where he has gone 90 work. This ynuu-
man. VIII. is probably the mos, ".I=lo.-
bachelor in his country, l. only JR-uly-
one years OF age.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-29
how famous spy

CCeDusAt. ,4. A.osI.l.d Ll..ns pr..-,
The Washington herald., 1914-09-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Woodbury. Blair will
return TO Washington from Newport on
October Is. They have recently arrived
at Newport from a motor trip through
the White Mountains.