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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-06-08
THE ANGORA GOAT.
First Brought to America by South
CarOlinian.

The Farm and Fireside is in error
in it's statement of how the Angora
goat came into this country. The
honor of bringing this species belongs
to a South Carolinian, DR.. James B.
Davis, of Columbia.
During the administration of Pres
ident Polk the sultan of Turkey ex-
pressed a wish that an American of
ability be sent to Turkey to teach the
cultivation of cotton. President Polk
designated DR.. James B. Davis, Of
Columbia, S. G.. DR.. Davis accepted
the appointment. So we'll pleased
was the sultan that in 1849, when
DR.. Davis was ready to return home,
he presented him with nine Angora
goats. The United States depart
ment of agriculture has bulletin on
the Angora, which is authority for
this and subsequent statements.
The nine Angora goats were ex-
hibited at airs in many parts of the
United States. They attracted much
attention. DR.. Davis sold one goat
to Col. Wade Hampton, one to Mr..
Davenport, of Virginia, and one goat
to a Mr.. Osborne, of New York. The
rest of the flock, six, he sold to Col.
Richard Peters, of Atlanta. This
was in 1853. Col. Peters made sew
eral importations after this and is
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-06-08
CARLISLE SCHOOL CLOSES
SUCCESSFUL SESSION

joyed the musical numbers. Mrs. H.
N. Folk charmingly sang a solo, 1.-The
Enchantress, and Prof. and Mrs. j.
A. Klein delighted the music lovers
with two piano duets.
Graduating Exercises.
The graduating exercises were as
follows:
Salutatory, Miss Ibbie Lyons; his
tory, Willis Owens; poem, Walter
Hankinson; prophecy, Clyde Fair;
valedictory, Oita Burns.
After a brief final address to the
members of the senior class Head
Master Guilds delivered diplomas to
the following:
Oita Burns, Samuel Clyde Fair,
Virginia Folk, Ibbie Lyons, Eugene
Trahan Moore, Henry Claude Par
nellie, James B!oudworth Skinner, o.
lie Mae Culclasure, Wesley Cutler
Farnum, Walter Eubanks Hankinson,
Ida Calvert Lyons, Murray Willis
Owens, Angus Wilson Riley, Percy
McKissick Smith, Jesse Joel Steven
son, Jr.
The medal offered by the local U.
D. G. chapter for the best essay on
some subject connected with the
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-06-08

enrolled during the present year-97
of them in the boarding department,
this being decidedly the largest en-
rollment in the boarding department
that the school has ever enjoyed. The
head master stated that during the
vacation over $4,000 would be ex-
perded on enlargements and i'm
provements, that next year the
school would have accommodation
for 1876 hoarders.
The marshals for the commence
nfent occasion we're:
Paul Elkins, chief; Sheridan Liter
ary society: Coy, Etheredge, Faber
Keasse; Kilgo Literary society: Lloyd
Rivers, Frank Moore; Beach Literary
society: America Cabral, Isaac Jones.
Distinction List.
The following students have made
distinction go ger cent. or above) on
the subjects set opposite their
names:
Senior class-Oita Burns, Bible,
English, geometry, history, physics,
trigonometry; Clyde Fair, geometry,
trgonometry; Walter Hankinson, BIZ
le, history, trigonometry; Ibbie Ly-
ons, trigonometry; Ida Lyons, trig-
onometry; Eugene Moore, history,
physics; Willis Owens, history, ply
sizes; Claude Parnelle, history; Angus
Riley, geometry. history, physics,
trigonometry; Joel Stevenson, Bible,
geometry, history, physics, trigonom-
etry.
Junior class-Charles Biggerstaff,
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-06-08

boarding department have received
no dement's during the year: Clyde
Bishop, Mary Ann Bronson, Ollie Mae
Culclasure, Druie Floyd, Ottie HERS,
Bertha Kinard, Ida Lyons, Lucille
Muckenfuss, Willis Owens, Joe Henr,
Smith, Lula Belle Stabler, Charles
Biggerstaff, Beatrice Bailey, Wesley
Farnum, Wallie Floyd, Blanch Jones,
Ibbie Lyons, Waldo Lever, Dewey
Mum, Joshua Smith, Joel Stevenson,
Percy Smith, Waite Woodberry.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-06-08

regarded as the father of the indus
try in this country. So much for get
ting the history straight and credit
placed where it is due.
In the great west, the Angora is a
source of much revenue. The record
price for clipping Of woll or moha1r
belongs to a Washington State goat.
It amounted to S42.-Greenwood In
dex.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-06-08

The 23rd annual commencement
! of the Carlisle school came to close
on Monday evening. 1t was one of
the most delightful and largely at
tended commandments the school
has ever had. Everything seemed to
| contribute to the pleasure and sue
cess of the ~~occasion-the weather
man did his part admirably, the
speakers were among the best the
school has ever had, and everybody
seemed in good spirits.
Saturday Evening.
Saturday evening the first gymna-
SUM exhibition was given in the new
C. F. Rizer gymnasium. Quite a
crowd of the friends of the school
were present to see the young men
, in their acrobatic work, Under the
| direction of Instructor Paul Whit
aker the boys had been practicing for
this occasion for several weeks, and
the friends of the school were de-
lighted and surprised to see how
splendidly they handled themselves.
It is expected that the gymnasium
exhibition will be an annual event in
,, the future. The clowns, by their re-
marks, and antics, kept the crowd In
good humor.
Sunday Services.
: The Sunday services were held, as
usual, in Trinity Methodist church.
Rev. Franklin N. Parker, Emory Uni
versity, Atlanta, Ca, preached at
both morning and evening services.
This was DR.. Parker's first appear
ance in this section of the State, but
he proved himself one of the great
! preachers of the church. His text on
Sunday morning was Philippians 3:
10. "That I may know Him, and the
power of His resurrection, and the
. fellowship of His sufferings." 1t was
an exhortation to seek knowledge
, but to seek the right kind-the
knowledge found in Christ. He
showed how it was possible for a
seeker after knowledge to ''lose theil
way in the way" 1t was a most
timely message, putting the empha-
sis just where it needs to be put in
these days.
! His message Sunday evening was a
. special message to the Young Peo-
plec Christian association. "And
/ Jesus said unto him, no man having
put his hand to the plough, and look
: ing back, is fit for the kingdom of
God"-Luke 1852. It was an appeal
to the young people to make def
mite decision for the Christian life
! and stick to it.
Both the messages were great in
their simple Gospel truth.
The music was delightfully."- rem
dered in the morning by the regular
i choir and in the evening by the Sum-
! day-school choir of young ladies.
Monday Evening.
Monday evening the Carlisle audi
torium was full to it's capacity, and
all who came were rewarded. The
address of the occasion was deliver
! ed by the Hon. Thos. G. Mcleod, of
Bishopville. Mr.. Mcleod was we'll
received and brought a most helpful
and inspiring message. 1t was an
appeal for preparation for entering
into the real spirit of American citi-
zenship. Mr.. Mcleod handled his
subject most Interestingly and had
no trouble holding the attention of
his audience. There were many ex-
pressions of appreciation by those
| who were there.
The large audience especially en-
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-06-08
PERSONAL MENTION.
PEOPLE Visiting in This City ana a.
Other Points.


Mr. H. L. Hinnant spent SUNDAY
IN Ridgeway with relatives. .
Mr. John H. Cope spent several
DAYS last week in New York.
Miss Edith Rice has returned to
tho CITY from Winthrop college.
Mr.. c. L. Etheredge, of Char'
,otte was in the city on Saturday.
Miss Nanaline Dewitt, of Black
vile, is visiting Miss Gertrude SmoaA
Miss Ethel Black has returned
from Olar, where she taught the past
term.
Miss Jessie Cook has returned
to the city from Limestone college'
Gaffney.
Miss Gertrude Manning, OF Lat
ia. S. c., is visiting Miss Winnie wait
Watson.
Miss Nettie Mitchell has returned
TO the city from Winthrop college for
the summer.
Mr. M. A. Moye, OF Falr1ax'
spent a few days in the city this week
with relatives.
Mr.. Elliott Watson has return
ed to the city from Wofford college
for the summer vacation:
Miss Alma Black has returned
to the city from Florence, where sne
visited relatives.
Mrs. J. A. Murdaugh has re-
turned to the city after visiting rela-
tives in Charleston.
Miss Nell Black has returned to
the city from Winthrop college 1or
the summer vacation.
Mr.. w. H. (Hickory) Hutchlns'
Of Beaufort, is spending several days
in the city with friends.
Miss Ruth Byrd has returned
home from Columbia College, where
she taught the past session.
Mr.. Bolton Hair has returned to
the city from Furman University
Greenville, for the summer.
Mr.. Bennie Black has returned
from the University of South Caro-
lima for the summer months.
Mrs. C. P. Hooton and Miss
Thelma Lewis spent few days this
week with relatives at Estill.
Mrs. Artie Chestnut, of Orange
burg, spent several days in the city
this and last week with relatives.
Miss Sallie Free has gone to
Charleston, where she is undergoing
treatment at the Charleston hospital
Mr.. Will Brabham has returned
home from Bailey Military Institute
Greenwood, for the summer vacation
Miss Kate Rentz has returned
from Walterboro, where she taught
the past session in the graded school
Mrs. LaVerne Thomas and chill
dren left Sunday for Florence, where
they will spend several weeks with
relatives.
Mrs. Elizabeth Brooker return.
ed to Springfield Monday after an
extended visit to Mr.. and Mrs. G. j
S. Brooker.
Mrs. Robt. Chesnut has returned
to Orangeburg after spending severa
days in the city with her mother, Mrs
J. M. Fielder.
Mrs. v. J. Hartzog and Miss An
ME Hartzog left Saturday for At
1anta, where they are spending some
time with relatives.
Mr.. O. P. Folk, who enlisted ir
the navy some time ago, is spend
ing furlough at home. Mr.. Folk il
stationed at the naval detention
camp at Norfolk, Va.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-11-04


them OF. A few moments later he.
began to complain. She ran to the
telephone and summoned the doctor,
recognizing the same symptoms as
those of which her husband had died.
Before the doctor arrived, Jim was
dead and dreadfully swollen.
The boots? They were a pair of
high, farmers boots, and John. Carey
had worn them for nearly a year be-
fore his death. If there was poison
in the boots it would have taken eff
feet long before. Jim had worn them
during his fOur-mile tramp from
where he lived to his stepmother's
house. 1t was suspected that she had
a store of poison which she had Sc
cretIy administered. The police ran
sacked the house from roof to cellar,
but could find nothing. 1t was then
that 1 was called in. "
Universally suspected, universally
Stunned, Mrs. Carey lived a wretch
ed life. The little boys had begun to
call out after her in the street. She
would have left the house but for
Leonard, who believed in her and to
whom she was passionately devoted.
/ resided in the village, assuming the
guise Of an intending purchaser of
real estate, and in that capacity /
visited the Carey farm, to talk over
the price. Mrs. Carey was willing to,
sell, after the trouble had been
cleared up. She truck me as a SEN
sible woman, and I had by doubts as
to her culpability.
The farmers boots had been
thrown away in the attic, with the.
rest of his clothing. found an OPP
portunity, by going to the house
when Mrs. Carey was away, to look
at them. It did occur to me that
there might be some snake venom in
them, but 1 assured myself this was
not the case. Besides, as most peo- |
pie know, snake venom acts as a !
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-11-04


where the poison would be free to
enter.
And again, rattlesnakes, for all
their reputation, only inf1ict a maxi
mum Of discomfort, not death. /
think the number of cases Of fatal
rattlesnake poisoning are less than a
dozen. It would have been impOssi-
BILE for the men to have died in so
short a time.
Quite by accident, however,
learned that a circus had passed
through the village six months be-
fore. Among it's attractions had been
a Hindu snake charmer, who had
amused and astonished the rustics
until the circus passed, to be soon
forgotten. learned that Mrs. Carey
had attended the circus with Leon
ard and had been seen to speak to
the man.
This looked bad. After all, if it
was snake poison, Mrs. Carey was
the only person with a motive to
kill. 1 withdrew my favorable opin-
ion. watched her more narrowly.
1 had actually invested 5000 in an
option on the property, This gave
me plenty of opportunity to visit
there. I was at the farm one after
noon when Leonard came out Of the
house and 1 saw the women's face
blanch
Leonard" she gasped. Your fa-
theirs bootsw
Hooked and saw that the boy was
wearing the identical boots which
the two men had worn before their
death. They were much too large
for him, but they came up toward the
knee and were very serviceable for
harvest work.
'''Why that's all right, mom," he
answered. They'll come in handy
out in the field. Why, nom, I've had
these on for nearly two hours and if
there was poison in them 1 guess I'd
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-03-01
SIX TRUE BILLS
 AT LAST SITTING 0F GRAND JURY
Body Empaneled in October Sat 16 Days, and Return
 ed 65 Indictments.

The grand jury, organized at the opening of the October term of cir cu:t court for Jefferson, was dis charged yesterday. The final report showed that the body had been in session at different periods for an ag- gregate of 16.s days, during which time 273 witne sseS were examined, and 65 true bills returned.
 At, it's final sitting, the grand jury examined 26 witnesses, finding six true bills and dismissing the charge against Tom Johnson, a negro held in connection with the murder oi Josh Taylor, another negro, killed at Plum Bayou last June. TWO '1 the six indictments returned yester- day are against John Morton, who is accused of petit larceny and burg lary. James Hollis was indicted for selling liquor, and Ben Wofford fo1 forgery and uttering. All are ne- groes.
 In discharging the grand jury Circuit Judge. w. B. Sorrells took oc' casion tc thank the members for tns conscientious manner in which they discharged their duty to the pupne the comm enaajion being accompanied bv the thanks of the court. The granS iurv was organized on October 4, as fo,icws: ]. B. Avery, foreman; w 1 w Pvrd E. A. Hensley, R. B. Lee I. A. Mcintyre, Charles Leverenz Roy Hanf, B. c. Fowles, George M
 wells, carl Rutledge, R. G. John
 son. G. A. Shelby, J. N. McFadden
 H. M. Dial, E. N. West and Thoma 6 James. On December 6, Messf
 shelby, Hanf and McFadden were ex
 cused, their places being illied D.
 Frank Milner, T. H. Prltchaa anu 'A
 B. Craig. .,, ,n { A new grand jury will be organ l ized Monday, when the March tern
 uf court will be opened.
 Prosecuting Attorney T. G. Parnan
 yesterday entered nolle prosequi !, in the case of N. W. Single, lndicte in. February, 1915, on charge 2 having in his possession a frauduien hank note of the Bank Of the vale of Virginia.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-03-01
oRPETS FATHER MAKES
 SIGNIFICANT ENQUIRY
Wants to Know If Son Will Be Sent to Joliet If Convicted of POis.
 Oning Sweetheart.

Chicago, Feb. 28.-William H. Or pet waived examination and was for mally bound over to await the Lake county grand jury, in connection with the poisoning of Marian Lambert, when arraigned before Magistrate Henry Bickerman in the Lake Forrest city hall today. Bail for the universl- tiy student was not mentioned.
 Edward o. Orpet, father of the ac- cused, was at the hearing. Although he continues to say that he fully be- lieves his son is innocent. he made a significant inquiry. ] ''If my son is convicted, will he be sentenced to a term at the Joliet penitentiary?" he asked. When told that if given jail term he would be sent to Joliet, he said that was best, because at the institution there is a greater variety of occupations.
 Mrs. Lambert, mother of the girl said today she believes Orpet guilty, and has always thought him so.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-03-01
GRANT COUNTY ROAD
 DISTRICT WINS SUIT

Attorney H. K. Toney returned erday from, Sheridan where he appeared as special counsel for tue Grant county road district in a suit brought against the commission by Gunther & Sawyer of Little ROCK. Plaintiffs had bid in a bond issue or $165, ,OO0, the commission later con ceiling the bid and disposing of the bonds to Judge James Gould of Pine Bluff. The Little Rock firm sued for S5,5O0. The case was yesterday decided in favor of the commission which is composed of J. L. West, J. l.. Butler, Martin Nails, w. H. Kemp and Wes Elkins.
 Attorney Toney says the entire route of the road has been graded and about two and half miles com pleted. The road will be of gravel and will extend from the Jefferson county line at the Mitchell place to the Garland county line.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-03-01
Former Liner La Provence Sent to Bottom by Sub
 marine Torpedo.
1900 ABOARD AT
 TIME OF SINKING
French Ministry of Marine Cencealing Details of Disaster, But It ls Be- lieyed Vessel Was Carrying
 Troops When Attacked.

Paris, Feb. 29.---I4a Provence, the former trans Atlantic liner, which has been used as an auxiliary cruiser, was sunk last Saturday in the Medl- terranean. The loss of life is estl- mated at 930, although it may reacn 1000.
 With more aecre.iveness than usual, the ministry of marine is guarding the details of the disaster, which was announced for the first time this morning.
 An official statement said that al the time of the accident there were 1900 persons aboard the cruiser.
 Later, another statement said there were S75 survivors. At Malta 296 were landed, while 400 others were landed on the Greek island pf Melos.
 Ten torpedo boats and other craft are securing the vicinity of the scene of the disaster for others who may still be alive.
 Not a word is forthcoming from the ministry of marine as to how the I,a lF,rovince met her fate. It Is generally accepted, as fact that she was sent tc the bottom by torpedo as German and Austrian submarines had been operating recently in Mede terranean waters. One report states that two submarines attacked the cruiser. ~ At the time. Of the attack, she was in the middle of the Mediterranean l between Malta and .Melos, which art l a bout 600 miles apart.
 I The signals of distress sent o'l' did not bring aid until after the liner had sunk. From the large number of persons aboard at the, time, 1t # evident that La Provence was carry
 ing troops, either to or from Salonika
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-03-01
SIMMONS SUIT OVER GIN FIRE
 IS DISMISSED
Iron Mountain Was Blamed
 for Loss, and Judgment ,@ for $11, ,380 Sought.


 One hundred and twelve civil suits are set fer trial between April 17 and May of the March term ofSthe Jefferson circuit court. The docket was arranged yesterday by Circuit Judge Sorrells, Circuit Clerk Reeves and attorneys interested.
 A number of cases were dismissed. Among these was the suit of Dr. J. F. Simmons against the Iron Mountain railway for $11,3S0.35, claimed as damage because of the fire that de- stroyed the gin on the Chalmette plantation on November 1, 1914. Plaintiff alleged that sparks from a locomotive belonging to the defend ant company had started the fire.
 Another suit dismissed was that Of Will Evans, who sued the Pine Bluff company for $20,000. The plaintiff claimed the amount as damages be- cause of injuries suffered when he was hit by pole he was assisting to lower. The accident occurred at the corner of second avenue and Poplar street on August "A, 1914, while plain , tiff was in the employ of the defend ant company, according to the allega- tons in the petition.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-03-01
Another Tax Suit.

The board of in nprovement of Sewer district No. 10 of Pine Bluff yesterday filed suit against James McDowel1, w. O.. Herschel, Elizabeth Hays, j. hn Mccain, Charles Haycock w. s. s,eed, T. Pearse, John Peter son. E. M. Schober, Sawyer & Aus tin Lumber company, N. c. Mccain, Estelle Schnable, J. l.. Ross, J. c. Reno, Mrs. Florence Roberts "and others" for taxes alleged to be due the district. An order was entered allowing Crawford &, Hooker, at- tcrneys for the district, a fee of $2.5O on each parcel of land.
 Cited for Contempt.
 Judge John M. Elliot. yesterday ordered that Gus Hollinger appear on March snd shcw cause why he should not be adjudged in contempt for failure to comply with an order of the court in decree of divorce.
 Marriage License.
 License was issued yesterday for the marriage of J. I. Leech, aged 33 ,cf Benton, and Miss Gertie Mobley aged P, of Traswood.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-03-01
TWO COMMISSIONERS
 OF SHELBY RESIGN
Sensation at Memphis as Result or Shake.Up of County Board of
 Commissioners.

Memphis, Tenn, Feb. 29.-Thomas B. King, former chairman or the county commissioners, who resigned today, has announced as candidate for congress. c. w. Thompson, a local teweler, was elected chairman of the commission. Late in the day. I. B. Duncan resigned from the com mission and H. E. Griffin, a promln- ent banker, was elected to succeed him. The shake-up in the board created a sensation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-03-01
STEALS BIBLE FROM CHURCH

Salina, Kan, Feb. 29.-The church Bible has been stolen from the First Baptist church. along with electric light globes and ether small belong ings of the building. according to an announcement of the pastor, the Rev. J. M. Powell.
 In the opinion of the pastor the man evidently was seeking light. but the good intent of wanting Bible so badly he had to steal it was ques- toned by him.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-03-01
WEALTHY WOMAN DEAD

Lexington, KY. Feb. 29.-Mrs, James Stone Helm, aged 50. Lexing- ton's wtealthiest woman. died here today. She was known in the busi- ness world as J. M. Hanson and sal1 to have made more than $1.0O0, 900 in obtaining magazine subscriptions. Mrs. Helm began her magazine work 20 years ago while employed as 3 country school teacher.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-03-01
BARBER SUICIDES

Little Rock, Feb. 2s.--Alonzo Bowers, proprietor of the Southere Trust barbershop, suicided by shoot ing at his home this morning Financial worry is said to have been the cause.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-03-01
TELLS SURGEON HOW TO CUT.

Chicago, Feb. 2s.-Pinned beneath a carload of coal, his left arm and left leg crushed, H. R. Kundsen, a switchman, today directed a surgeon as to the best way of anputatlng lis arm, and leg, remaining conscious througlfouts the operation, which was performed by lantern tight.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-03-01
Are Awarded Contracts.

Three of the smaller" contracts, III connection with the erection of the new building of the Mann-Tankersley Drug company, have been awarded that for electric wiring going to the American Electric company; that TOT plumbing going to J. A. Wright; anu that for painting going to C. F. Elm melt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-03-01
WORKERS OWN STOCK.

Chicago Feb. 2s.-More than 10000 employees of the lntern%llonal Harvester company were enrolled as notantial stockholders of the corpora. lion today, when the last day expired of, inc two months period in wnicn yh, the ' company's profit-sharing offer has bee min effect.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-03-01
SPECIAL MEETING
 TRADES COUNCH4

A special meeting of the Central Trades council is hereby called for Wednesday night. March l. at 7:3o p. m. All delegates are requested to be present.
 E. F. PRICE. President. T. A. WILSON. Secretary.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-03-01
rREP PAREDNEss MEETIN&

New Ycrk. Feb. 2s.-A great mass .ha meeting under the auspices or Gi U ,ns \, National security league was neld tnsl evening in Carnegie hall. The ieague is campaigning to raise It's nemoef- shin to a million in 1916.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-03-01

Model Bakery, makers of Queen Bread, will be open for bnsiness. af 1o6 Main street. Mursday Mafrh M Souvenirs given awea For 1estaf bread phone 200. s1Sl!ls sle s
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-03-01

a Walter Trulock, IT.. is out and around again. having fully recovered, following an operation for appendi- citis, at the Florence sanitarium.