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The Nome daily nugget., 1915-05-27
SAZANOF SAYS ITALIAN ACTION
 WILL INFLUENCE NEUTRALS.

PETRoGRAD, May 27- Foreign Minister sazanof stated today that in his opinion the entrance of Italy into the war would exert t tremendous in huence on the attitude of the remain der of the neutral European nations. The action of ltaly the Minister as serted, would undoubtedly result in the final entrance of the remaining Balkan states because of the prospect that the added weight of the splendid Italian army would greatly shorten the period of hostlities. none of the Balkan ma @ tions at present being agreeable to entering m indefinite and protracted War The future of the Balkans is absolutely contingent on the subjuga- ton of Austria NJ. Sazonof declared, and the fact was nowhere better un- derstood than in the capitals of Rou mania and Bulgaria. both nations hay ing felt the crushing tendencies of Austrian influence in the past
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OTTOWA. May 27-Fuly thirty thousand skilled mechanics have found months owing to the great dearth of skilled labor required for the maintain are employed in the factories catering directly to the needs of the army and navy. It is declared that the iron and steel industries are enjoying an in crease of business hitherto unparalel- led in their history while the many other manufacturing industries pro- ducing commodities intimately con
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KAISER CALLS UNFRAMED LANDSTURM TO ARMS
TO INFORM KAISER TURKS MUST SUE FOR PEACE
WILL CALL UNFRAMED
 LANDSTURM TO COLORS

AMSTERDAM, May 27.-German advices state that Kaiser Wilhelm is about to issue d call for the mobiliza- tion of the untrained members of the Landsturm. The calling of the second of the two divisions composing the final reserve of the German army in dicates that the ruler is preparing to raise the forces of the Empire to theil maximum fighting strength. The DOT tion of the Landsturm which will be affected by the order will be those over thirty six years of age.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-05-27
BERNsToRFF oENoUNcEs

WASHINGTON, May 27-The Ger man and Austrian diplomats appear much chargined at what is termed the allies success in winning Italy to their side. Count Bernstorff declares that Italy is guilty of the most outrageous conduct. The German diplomat also seriously call into question the right of Italy to seize the German and Aus trian steamships valued at many mil lions which were interned in the Ital- ian ports prior to the Italian war de- claration.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-05-27
TURKEY MUST
 SEEK PEACE

weight to the belief that Turkey is really in desperate straits and is anx- ious to sue for peace. While the Turk
 ish government continues to assert that the enemy has made no progress, it is clearly indicated that the allies have made great progress since the commencement of the active land cam paign against the Dardanelles and are all but in full possession of the western forts. Allied submarines are also re- ported as operating in the Sea of Mar
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-05-27
DAMAGED VESSELS
 RETURN TO PORT

NEW YORK, May 27-The Ryndall of the Holland American line, injured by a collision with the freight steamer Joseph Cuneo off Nantucket yesterday arrived in port today conveyed by two battleships The Ryndall is badly damaged and was able Ia reach port only with great difficulty The Cuneo also arrived having sustained consid- erable damage through her contact with the liner According to the testi- mony of the officers of both vessels the accident was almost unavoidable as the vessels were unable to see their course owing to the density of the fog.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-05-27
SQUADRON
 SUFFERS SEVERE LOSS

LONDON, May Admiralty re- ports admit the loss of four British and one French war vessels from the squadron engaged in the Dardanelles attack. The losses of the British in clude one third class battleship and three destroyers. The bulletins state that the vessels were sunk by the Turkish guns while attempting to force a passage into the Sea of Marmors, The allied squadron is still engaged in force and it is believed that the end of the great contest is near.
 The army operating on Galipoli is reported making "apid headway. sev- cral of the remaining forts near the entrance to the Marmora Sea having been captured.
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F-4 NOW BUT FORTY
 FEET FROM SURFACE

HONOLULU, May 27.-The sub marine F-4 had been brought to a point less than three hundred yards cables again parted dropping the yes sel to the bottom. The broken cable will not seriously delay the work of rescue this time as the submarine is now lying in but forty feet of water. Avoiding further delay the vessel will present week.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-05-27

credence has been given to the lately prevalent rumors that Turkey was de- equal contest with the mighty powers of Russia and the allies, the announce ment that David Pasha, former Min ister of Finance, and trusted con
 fdant of the Sultan, is enroute to Ger many for the express purpose of in nation, seems to lend considerable
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-05-27
BRITISH TORPEDO VESSEL IN
 SIGHT OF cONsTANriNopLs E

ATHENS, May 27 A Turkish gun boat of the Aidenreis type was torpe- doed and sunk by British submarine in the Sea of Marmora today within sight of the Turkish capital Authen- tie reports state that the allies under water vessels are operating freely along the Marmora coasts sinking nu- merous small vessels engaged in sup plying the army and garrisons of the Dardanelles forts.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-05-27
NEBRASkAN EXPECTED
 IN PORT TONIGHT

LIVERPOOL. May Wireless advices from the American steamer Nebraskan reported torpedoed near the Irish coast state that the liner l- slowly making her way to port and will probably arrive some time tonight The vessel is reported taking water slowly but it is not believed to be i'll danger. Vessels of the British patrol fleet are standing l% prepared to take off the crew in the event of emergency No further reports have been received as to the extent of the damage.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-05-27
ITALIAN INVASION MEETS
 LITTLE OPPOSITION

LONDON, May 27-Rome dispatche. indicate that the invading army of Italy continues its progress toward lsonzo with but little opposition and is making steady inroads into the ter rtory of the Austrians
 The Austrians are apparently wait ing until their mobilization has been better developed before assuming d decided opposition. The bulk of the forces of the Dual Empire are concen- trated along the valley of the Adgie which is the most important highway into western Austria.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-05-27
ANTI ITALIAN RIOTS IN
 MOSLEM CAPITAL

C0NSTANTiNOPLE May 2I-The Ottoman government seems unwilling to follow the lead of Germany by de claring war on Italy although the of ficial gazette declares that the fact that Italy in attacking Austria automatical- ly eompels Turkey to assume that sh5 is an enemy. Serious anti-Italiat riots have occurred at intervals in the capital and some serious damage has been done to the property of Italian residents
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-05-27
GAL|C|A LOSSES REACH
 GIGANTIC NUMBERS

PETROGRAD, May 27.-The mighty battling now going on in central Cali cia is occupying the entire attention Of the Russian nation at present and the manifold operations going on in other localities are scarcely needed in the face of the gigantic struggle east of the carpathians The Austrians
 heavily reinforced by German troops and much artillery, have compelled the Russians to retire to more adyantap- eous situations while awaiting rein forcements. The losses in dead and
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-05-27
u. S. GOVERNMENT WILL INVESTIGATE NEBRASKAN
 INCIDENT

WASHINGTON, May -. The re ports concerning tho injuries received hv the steamer Nebraskan while off the south Irish coast yesterday were received before the vessel Was able to reach port according to q state De partment announcement given out late today. and the government is deter mined that the matter shall be fully investigated when the vessel reaches port
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-05-27
GERMANS FIGHTING
 FURIOUSLY IN FLANDERS

LONDON, May 27.-Dispatehes to the War office state that the Germans continue their furious assaults against the Belgian and British lines in Elan ders and Artois. The fighting is said to extend uninterruptedly from below LaBasse northward to the Belgian coast and is marked hy the most savage violence and with terrible losses to both sides. Southeast of Ypres the
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-05-27
ITALIAN FLEET BOTTLiNG
 PAlO AND TRIESTE

ROME. May 27-The war bulletins indicate that the Italian war fleet is now engaged in closing in on the Aus trians at Palo and Trieste where the Anglo French fleet has been unable to maintain an effective blockade be cause of the withdrawal of a large portion of the squadron for use in the Dardanelles war zone
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-05-27
BRITISH BATTLE SHIP TRIUMPH
 SUNK IN DARDANELUES

LONDON May 27 The British ship Triumph is the latest addition To the list of allied warships sunk in the attack on the Turkish forts Tuesday the majority of her officers and crew being saved The Triumph was of the smaller type of old style vessels built in 1904.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-05-27
MANEUvER ORDER CAUSES
 STIR IN BULGARIA.

SOFIA. May 2I.--An order issued by the government fixing the date of the annual maneuvers of the army three months in advance of the usual time has caused a considerable stir in Bulgarian army circles. The Press Is openly limiting that the order is but a disguised mobilization measure
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-05-27
THOUSANDS OF ITALIANS
 RETURNING HOME TO FIGHT

ians are responding to the call of the Rome government for reserves and are hurrying to Italy with all speed by way of Switzerland and via steamers from Marseilles and Toulon.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-05-27
SWISS CAREFUL OF NEUTRALITY

BASIL. May 27.-The Swiss gov ernment has formally notified the Italians that Switzerland cannot view the passage of belligerent Aeroplanes over her territory in other than an un- friendly light. and will fire on all air crafts found flying over Swiss soil
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-05-27
VON BUELOW SAYS ITALIAN
 PEOPLE WERE MISLED

BERLIN. May Prince Non Blue low late special Ambassador of the German government to Rome. arrived in the German capital yesterday. The Prince states that while the Italian at tack is seemingly in answer to the popular clamor for war, the people have been greatly misled as to the
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-05-27

The Nugget Is giving Its subscribers m"re telegraph news than any ether paper in Alaska and will continue To do so. Send in your name and hay. the Nugget delivered to your home or office. Do 1t now.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-05-27

Inected with the war. are working on all
 immense scale. Numerous enlistment. from among the ranks of the skilled lahorers also has had the effect of creating still greater demand fur skilled men.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-05-27

mora. Private advices from Constan- tinople plainly intimate that the gov ernment is more than willing to quit the contest in the hope of saving her European possessions It is also as serted that David Pasha will inform the German government will inform must sue for peace.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-05-27
NEW YORK SOCIAL LEADER DIES.

NEW YORK May 27.-AIrs. Stuy- vesant Fish leader of New Yorlis four hundred died of cerebreal hemmorhage yesterday.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-05-27

wounded are reaching gigantic propor- tions on both sides neeessitating con stant additions of troops to fill the de- pleted ranks.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-05-27

ians and are unanimous in approving the reported intention of the Admiralty to turn oyer the entire Adriatic naval blockade to the Italians thereby re leasing the big fleet for use in the eastern Mediterranian and Dardanelles blockade.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-05-27
ENGLAND PLATED AT
 ITALIAN ENTRANCE

LONDON. May 27.-The English Press expresses great satisfaction with the announced war plans of the Ital-
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-05-27

Bernstorff declares that the seizure of vessels which were compelled to in terne in what were at that time neutra ports is nothing short of q species ot highway robbery from which all the other nations would refrain
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-05-27
GERMAN WAR FLEET DOING
 DAMAGE ON RUSSIAN COAST

PETROGRAD. May German naval operations along the Baltic coast are admittedly growing serious. Many German destroyers have raided along the Baltic inflicting much damage on the towns and also destroying numer ous coastwise steamers.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-05-27

The Nuggey will print vour statiol- cry at reasonable prics~ on shor. notice.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-05-27

Bazaar-Gymnasium, Friday night May 28, opens p, m. Public invited.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-05-27

facts concerning the attitude of Aus nia. Non Buelow asserts that the popular sentiment is shared by the government but the popular demand tions of the allies.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-05-27

Germans are hurlins numerous attacks at the defending lines It is admitted that the Germans have again made in- roads into the territory occupied bl the British, the impetuosity of their attacks at times sweeping away al opposition.
 Gymnasium bazaar Friday night Public invited.
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The Nome daily nugget., 1915-05-27

Bazaar-Gymnasium Friday night.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-10-14
COLLETON BOOSTERS COMING
Meeting of Citizens to be Held at the
Town Hall Thursday Night.

The. Colleton county fair boosters
will visit Bamberg, about 100 strong,
today, Thursday. They will reach
here by automobile from Branch
Vile this afternoon about 500 o.
clock. They will stop in Bamberg
for the night, and after breakfast,
will return to Walterboro.
A public meeting of the citizens
of Bamberg has been called for
Thursday (this) evening, at .
O'Clock, to meet with the boosters.
Every citizen in the city is urged to
be present at the meeting, men,
women and children. The boosters
will have a good word for the people,
and the meeting will be on the order
of a get-together affair.
This is a splendid opportunity for
the people of Bamberg to become
better acquainted with our Colleton
county neighbors. The Colleton
county fair is one of the best IN the
State. Let our people go out and
hear the boosters, and learn some
thing about their fair. Perhaps
Bamberg can be benefited thereby, as
we contemplate having a fair next
year in Bamberg. We feel sure that
the visitors will be only too glad to
give any pointers.
The booster party will be compos-
ed of representative WATERFORD and
Colleton county business men, and
there will be a goodly aggregation OF
them. Bamberg will be glad to well
come them, and every hospitality will
be accorded to the neighbors from
the adjoining county.
Let everybody remember the meet
ing for tonight (Thursday) and be
on hand to welcome the boosters.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-10-14
Civic League Meeting.

The first Civic league meeting OF
the fall season was held with Mrs.
J. J. smoak in her pretty new bun
ealow, and the fact was made man
ifest that the members had thrown
off the lethargy of summer days and
we're ready for new work by the in
terest shown and the new plans for
mnlated. About 35 were present,
the president, Mrs. w. P. Jones, pre-
siding. and all officers and chair
men of the various committees were
present with reports of work accom-
plished and Of still more contemplat-
ed.
Tn order to arouse the interest OF
the young people of the town, 1or IL
is through the education OF the
Younger generation that we may nope
for reforms, it was decided to ofter
two prizes to the high school boys
and girls writing the best papers on
the subject: "What Must be Done to
Make Bamberg a City Beautiful? "
The best article on the subject will
he awarded prize of $500, the Sec
ond best s1.O0, the prize winners
reading their papers at the next
meeting of the league.
Quite heated we're the discussions
among the members as to whether
the rear of the court house grounds
should be made into a playground
for children or merely beauti1ed and
used as a park. Many think this an
unsuitable spot for playground, on
account of the Surroundings, while all
agree that the citizens of Bamoerg
must bestir themselves and proVloe
a place of recreation and amusement
for the boys and girls of the town
If this place is not suitable, the
league would be glad to have sugges'
tions from the fathers and mothers OF
the town as to vacant lot which cal
he ADAPTED to this purpose, anc
which the owner will give or least te
the town. Do not wait until tn
leagues money has been spent OF
the court house grounds and then de
nounce the place.
Six new members were enrolled a
this meeting. After every phase O.
civic work had been discussed, bus
mess matters were dispensed Will
and a social half hour pleasantl'
|spent. during which delightful CAKE
and cream were served by the hos
tesses, Mesdames Smoak, M. E. Ay
er, R. l.. Risher, and Otis Simmons
I-Contributed.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-10-14
DIR. H. j. FAUST DEAD.
Mayor of Denmark and Prominen1
Citizen Passes Away.

DR.. Henry J. Faust, a prominent
dentist, and mayor of Denmark, died
at his home at that place Sunday
morning at $3.50 o'clock. The re-
mains were inferred on Monday at
Denmark in the presence of a large
crowd of friends and relatives. DR..
Faust was we'll known all over the
county, being one of the county's
leading citizens.
DR.. Faust is survived by his widow
and several daughters, his only son
having died a few years ago. He is
also survived by his mother, Mrs.
Annie Faust, of Columbia; two bro
theirs, Messrs. John Faust, of Den
mark, and Jones Faust, of Colum bia,
and one sister, Mrs. Annie Storne, of
Columbia.
The funeral services were conduct
ed by the Revs. H. G; Hardin and
J. D. Higgins, the Methodist ana
Baptist pastors of Denmark.
DR.. Faust was a leading figure in
the affairs of Denmark and the coun-
ty. He was elected mayor of Den
mark some months ago on the first
ballot over two opponents. He was
man of high character, and the
county fels a distinct loss in his
death.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-10-14
MASTERS SALE.

State of South Carolina-Bambe berg
County-Common Pleas.
By virtue of decree of the said
court in the case Of Mrs. M. S. Cope
land, VS.. Mrs. Annie G. Behre, ct al,
/ will sell at public sale, to the high
est bidder, for cash, during the legal
hours of sale on salesday in Novem-
Der next, being November l, 1915, at
the Court House door at Bamberg,
S. c., the following real estate, both
tracts being situated in said county
and State:
All that tract of land, containing
One Hundred and Twenty-three
acres, more or less, and bounded on
the North by lands of Mrs. J. P.
O'Ouinn; on the East by lands OF
Mrs. Laura Bessinger; on the South
by lands of T. J. Crider; and on the
West by margin of Lemon Swamp.
ALSO
All that tract of land, containing
one hundred and fifty acres, more OF
less. and bounded on the North by
lands of Martin Hunter; on the East
by lands of Mary B. Stokes; on the
South by lands of Jacob |. Rentz
and on the West by margin of Lemon
swamp. H. c.. FOLK,
Dated Oct. II, 1915.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-10-14
Negro Died From Injury.

f.. A negro timer, whose name is not
known, died yesterday morning as
a result of injuries sustained "nen
he fell from the roof of the Baptist
church Tuesday afternoon. The ne
gro's neck was dislocated when ne
fell, and a clot formed on the brain
causing death. The negro came te
Bamberg some days ago from, st
Matthews, and was stranger here
He was engaged to repair the til
work on the church. Tuesday while
he was painting the roof, ladder
which supported him, gave way ane
Ihe fell to the ground some distance
below.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-10-14
Special Notice.

In addition to my already fine line
of pianos for this territory I have
recently secured the Chickering &
Sons, of Boston-the oldest factory
in America and standard of the
world.
would be glad to hear from any
one interested in the purchase of a
Chickering & Sons piano.-G. A. LU'
CAS- MUSIC HOUSE, Aiken, S. G. ad
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-10-14
Death of Mr.. Homer Zeigler.

Mr.. Homer Zeigler died at his
home in this city on Saturday after
an illness of about week. Mr.
Zeigler came here some time ago
and had quite a number of friends
in the city. His remains we're car
ried to Blackville Sunday, where in,
terment occurred Sunday afternoon
Mr.. Zeigler was about 40 years o1
age, and was unmarried.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-10-14
First George Cut Down a Cherry Tree

The Bamberg Herald tells of the
killing of a negro woman by George
Washington, a negro" Did anybody
ever know a negro named George
Washington that was any account!
The name figures in police and other
courts far beyond the average per-
centage. Booker Washington is a
credit to his race, and Tom, or John,
or Bill may not be so bad; but name
one George, and it is fatal handl-
cap.-Newberry Observer.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-10-14
SHORT LOCALS.
Brief Items of Interest Throughout
the Town and County.

Total enrolment at Carlisle schoo
reached 100 on Tuesday, several new
students arriving during the past
week.
The Carlisle school foot ball team
will play the Charleston high school
at the Orangeburg fair on the open
ing day.
The Woman's Missionary society
of the Methodist church will meet in
the ladies' parlor at the church next
Tuesday afternoon at four o'clock.
Quite a number of Bamberg peo-
pie went over to Orangeburg on
Tuesday night to witness the produc-
ton of "A Pair of Skies" at the
opera house.
The Cope city council has decided
to have more light. At a recent
meeting a motion was adopted to
place eight more street lights at
needed points.
The Young Ladies Missionary So
ciety will meet in the ladies parlor
of the Methodist church on Thurs
day afternoon, at 4:30 o'clock. Ev-
cry member is urged to be present,
as this is to be a very important
meeting.
According to the report issued by
the census department., there had
been ginned in Bamberg county up
to September 25th, 6,972 bales of
cotton, against 1855 bales on the
same date last year. This is fall
ing off of nearly one-third over the
crop of last year on the same date.
The first touch of winter arrived
the later part of the past week. The
cold snap lasted for several days.
Fires and overcoats were very COM
Portable. Light frosts were report
ed from various sections Of the
county, and in the upper section OF
the State there were several killing
frosts.
A few days ago fund of $685.
717.16 was distributed among the
counties of the State for school pur-
poses. This fund was derived from
payments on the old State dispensary
property and income on permanent
school fund. Bamberg county re-
ceived from the dispensary fund
s113.6S and from the income on per-
manent school fund s17s.0S.
Mr.. James R. Owens, Jr., son OF
Col. and Mrs. J. R. Owens, of this
city, was nominated as alderman at
large from ward IL, in Charleston,
at Tuesdays primary. Mr.. Owens
was a candidate on the ticket of Maj
or T. T. Hyde. Mr.. Owens has
many acquaintances in Bamberg, and
is known to a large circle of friends
here, who extend their congratula-
tions upon his success.