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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-06-15

If the former president has any
plans for the immediate future other
than to continue his literary work,
he has not made them public. His
secretary, John w. McGrath, is ex-
pected to arrive here tomorrow from
Chicago with a detailed report Of the
happenings at both the Republican
and Progressive conventions.
Col. Roosevelt attended church
this morning with Mrs. Roosevelt,
but remained in seclusion at Saga
more Hill the remainder of the day.
The telegraph lines brought him a
flood of messages and it was an
nounced that most of them approved
his action in declining to become a
candidate upon the Progressive
ticket.
While Col. Roosevelt would not
discuss the question today, his init
mates considered it altogether un-
likely that he would reconsider his
conditional refusal to head third
ticket. He has not yet made it clear
whether or not he will support the
Hughes candidacy.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-06-15
FIRST IN, WARSHIPS.
New Super-Dreadnaught Said to Be
Most Powerful Af1oat.

Norfolk, Va, June 12.-The super
dreadnaught Pennsylvania arrived
from the yards of the Newport News
Shipbuilding and Dry Dock COM
pany, her builders, this morning to
be placed in commission at the navy
yard this afternoon. She, will be
commanded by Capt. H. B. Wilson.
1t is expected that the ship will be
at the local yard about ten days, pro-
ceeding from here to Philadelphia,
where she will receive the set of sill
yer plate to be presented.
American naval experts claim that
the Pennsylvania is the most power
full warship afloat. Her main bat
terry consists of twelve 14-inch rifles,
arranged in four turrets on the centre
line. Two of the turrets are so ele-
waited that the ship has dead ahead
fire of six of the big buns and a like
fire dead astern. In the secondary,
or torpedo boat defence battery, ar
ranged along the main and upper
decks, are twenty-five 5-inch rapid
fire rifles. There also are four FL
inch torpedo tubes.
The Pennsylvania is equipped with
two armored decks to protect her
vitals from indirect she'll fire. The
upper deck is of special steel two
inches thick and the main deck is
three inches thick. The outboard ar
NOR consists of partial belt extend
ing from well below the water line
to the main deck and is fourteen
inches thick amidships, tapering to
eight inches at each end. The armor
on the turrets varies from eighteen
inches to eight inches in thickness,
with five-inch armor on top. The
barbette armor below decks is thir-
teen inches thick. The funnel base
is protected by thirteen-inch armor
and that of the coming tower, from
which the ship would be operated in
battle, is of the same thickness.
The Pennsylvania is COS feet long
over all, has a full load displacement
of about $4,000 tons and her speed
on trials was slightly in excess OF
twenty-one knots an hour. She was
contracted for in October, 10, 1913,
and was launched at Newport News
fifteen months ago.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-06-15
Hughes and Fairbanks.

Chicago, June 10.-Charles Evans
Hughes, former governor of New
York, and associate justice of the su'
preme court, was nominated today
for the presidency by the Republican
national convention.
Charles Warren Fairbanks, of In.
diana, elected vice president with
Theodore Roosevelt in 1904, again
was chosen for second place on the
Republican ticket.
Both nominations, made by over
whelming majorities on the first bal
lot of the day-the third ballot of the
convention for the presidency-were
by acclamation, made unanimous.
Senator Lodge, of Massachusetts,
presented by Col. Roosevelt as com
promise candidate, received sever
votes. Col. Roosevelt himself re-
ceived eighteen and one-half, scatter
ed over twelve States.
The nominating ballot showed this
count: Hughes, 949 IL; Roosevelt
1S 1-2; Lodge 7; DUPONT, s; Weeks
8; LaFollette, 3; absent 1. Total
987.
Although Frank H. Hitchcock
leader of the Hughes supporters, lei
it be known that the Hughes mer
wanted Burton for second place
Ohio withdrew Burton's name, leav
ing the field to Mr.. Fairbanks ant
former Senator Burkett, of Nebras
ka.
The ballot for vice president show
ed this count:
Fairbanks, S63; Burkett, 10S
Borah, 8; Burton, 1; Johnson, 1
absent, scattering and not voting, 6
Total, 9S7.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-06-15
COUNTRY NEWS LETTERS
SOME INTERESTING HAPPENINGS
IN VARIOUS SECTIONS.
News Items Gathered All Around the
County and Elsewhere.
St. Johns News.

st, Johns, June 13.-The weather
is somewhat dry and dusty, but the
crops are growing well; also the grass
in some places.
Miss Idell Peters, who has been in
school at Denmark, returned home a
few days ago. Glad to have her
among us again, especially in our
Sunday-school.
Messrs Jim HERS, Bradley HERS,
J. H. Fender and families spent Sun
day at the home of. Mr.. and Mrs.
Merrick Kinard.
Mrs. J. w. Kinard, who was oper-
ated in at Bakers sanitarium several
weeks ago, returned to her home last
Monday. All are glad to know she
is still improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. L. Brant spent
Sunday at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
J. A. Peters.
Misses Edna Bishop, Myrtle Sease,
Edith and Salome HERS were the
guests of Miss Doralee Folk last Sun
day.
Next Saturday is cleanup day at
st. Johns church. Hope the mem
bers will not forget to go.
Miss Edna Bishop spent Saturday
night with Miss Edith HERS.
There will be Sunday-school and
preaching at st. Johns next Sunday
morning. Hope to see large crowd
out.
The st. Johns annual Sunday
school picnic will be held on the 22d
day of June. The editor and public
are cordially invited to come. Hon.
s. G. Mayfeld has promised to give
us a talk on that day.
Mr.. e. L.. HERS spent Sunday with
his sister, Mrs. Merrick Kinard.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-06-15
Roosevelt and Parker.

Chicago, June 10.-The Progress
sive national convention, after four
days tumHt with only one purpose
in view, today nominated Col. Roose-
velt for president and a few hours
later listened without protest to a
message from Oyster Bay that he
would not "accept at this time" The
convention adjourned at 4:58 p. m.
Col. Roosevelt's declination was
conditional and it was placed in the
hands of the Progressive national
committee to be held until such time
as statements to be issued by Justice
Hughes, the nominee of the Repub-
lican party, "shall satisfy the COM
mittee that it is for the interest OF
the country that he be elected
In the event the committee shall
be satisfied that aid should be given
to the Republican party Col. Roose-
velt's refusal to make campaign is
to be considered final. 1t will then
be authorized for the representatives
of the Progressive party to say
whether to endorse the position TAX
en- by Mr.. Roosevelt or whether they
will name another man to fight for
their party principles.
John M. Parker, Of Louisiana, was
nominated for vice president, the Sc
lection being by acclamation.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-06-15
PRESS CAN AID PEACE.
Talcott Williams Addresses Editors
of State.

York, June 9.-Beaufort will have
the pleasure of entertaining the 1917
convention of the South Carolina
Press association. It was so decided
by the convention in session here
this afternoon. Today was devoted
to business matters of interest only
to newspaper workers, although a
large number of York people attend
ed the two day sessions, and an au-
dience that packed the York opera
house heard DR.. Talcott Williams, di-
rector of the Pulitzer School of Jour-
nalism of Columbia University, de-
liver an inspiring and instructive ad-
dress on ''The American Press"
Officers Elected.
The following officers we're elected g:
President, William Banks, the Rec
ord, Columbia; first vice president,
J. l.. Minis, the Advertiser, Edge
field; second vice president, A. B.
Jordan, the Herald, Dillon; secre-
tary, Joe Sparks, the State, Colum-
bia; treasurer, B. P. Davies, the Peo-
pie, Barnwell; chaplain, DR.. w. +.
Jacobs, Thornwell Messenger, Clin-
ton. Members of the executive com
mittee: August Kohn, Columbia; l..
H. Wannamaker, Charleston; Miss
Juanita Wylie, Lancaster.
Today was work day at the State
Press association. Two busy ses-
sions were held, when addresses were
delivered by newspaper workers and
laymen. 7
To Fight tuberculosis.
The Press association promised to
cooperate in every way in campaign
against tuberculosis. The movement
was presented to the association by
Mrs. Annie I. Rembert, of Columbia,
field secretary for the State board OF
health. She is making a campaign
in the interest of the South Carolina
sanitarium. The following resolu-
ton in part was adopted: Resolved, l,
That this association pledge its sup
port apd cooperation of the move
ment towards the eradication of tu-
berculosis, and that it give it's aid
to this work now being carried on
under the auspices of the State board
of health of South Carolina This
resolution was supported in talks by
DR.. Talcott Williams, August Kohn
and Thomas F. McNally.
Printing House Insurance.
This morning the question of a
printing house mutual fire insurance
company was discussed by several of
the members. A committee to in
vestigate the matter Of forming a
mutual concern was appointed by
President Banks, acting upon reso-
luton which was adopted. The mem
bers of the committee were: J. R.
McGhee, August Kohn, Ed. H. De-
Camp, A. B. Jordan and w. w.
Smoak. This committee will report
later on the proposition.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-06-15
Out of Politics, Says T. r.

Oyster Bay, N. Y, June 11.-Theo-
dore Roosevelt reiterated tonight
that he is ''out of politics.
'I want to tell you newspaper
men," he said, that it's of no use
for you to come up here to see me.
I will have nothing to say. will
answer no questions, please don't
ask me to. I am out of politics."
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-06-15
Important Difference.

"Can you tell me-" said the court.
addressing Enrico Ufuzzi, under ex-
animation at Union Hill, N. j., as to
his qualifications for citizenship, "the
difference between the powers and
prerogatives of the king of England
and those of the president of the
United States?"
"Yezzir,' spoke up Ufuzzi prompt
ly. king, he got steady job. New
York Morning Telegraph.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-06-15
HAD "HARDTACK" so YEARS.,
Veteran of Pickett's Division Has
Souvenir of Gettysburg.

Among the interesting mementos
of the great war the ''vets" are bring
ing to Birmingham, one of the
strangest is a piece of hardtack in
possession of T. F. Perkins, of Harts-
vile, Tenn. The hardtack was
among the last pieces of rations serv-
ed, at Gettysburg. Hard as brick
is the piece of hardtack, and Mr..
Perkins says it always was"
Mr.. Perkins served in Pickett's di-
visions, 18th Virginia cavalry, Long
streets corp, and is attending the an
nual reunion of Confederate Vet
erans.-Birmingham, Ala, dispatch
to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-06-15
Disappointed.

"My bride is disappointed about
housekeeping"
"What's the trouble?"
"She can't get maid who will
curtsey like they do in the musical
comedies she goes to see."
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-06-15
There's q Reason.

s'Do you know you're growing
handsome, hubby?"
Eyes; it's way I have when 1t
gets anywhere near your birthday"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-06-15

Hamburg has an experimental
plant that obtains power from the
ebb and flow of North sea tides.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-06-15

Read the Herald, $3.50 per year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-04
Off to school, full of Vim and ssPep'1

Don't cram their little dummies" with greasy meats, starchy potatoes or other indigestible foods. One
 or two Shredded Wheat Biscuits with hot milk make a warm, nourishing meal that supplies all the mater ial needed for their grow ing bodies. The perfect food to study on, to grow on, to play on. The crisp ness of the shreds encour- ages thorough chewing, which developes sound teeth and healthy gums. Being ready-cooked it is SO easy to prepare a warm, nour- ishing meal with Shredded Wheat in a few moments no kitchen worry or work. Made at Niagara Falls. N. "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-04
LITTLE NEW YORK STORIES
 BY A BIRMINGHAM MAN
By ALLEN GRIFFIN JOHNSON

day. He was all dolled up and looked very prosperous. Guess he's making money right along now If your clothes fail to stand the inspection the friend is probably told, Saw So-and-So today ano he looked seedy. Poor guy, guess he's ur against it,
 Even the New York dogs are dressed to the limit. A woman on the avenue this morning was leading a large grey hound which had on a fine gray cloth coat, trimmed with brown fur about the neck, leg holes and the opening for the caudal appendage.
 The Far East gardens will soon open here at Broadway and Fiftieth street This is another experiment on a blase public It sounds softly oriental and at least leads one to expect many things Understand the gardens will attempt tc put one over on the Ballet Rusee, and yet avoid police interruption-a difficult and delicate undertaking.
 Uptown streets are infested with men crying. Cash for old clothes" They are great convenience, and they let you rame your own price. Sold suit yester- day-named my own price, too-$5-and really did receive 75 cents for it.
 Heartless broadway-Vernon Castle has already been forgotten.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-04

New York, April 3.-(Special)-L and J. Saks of Birmingham, who are here to- day, opine that, given the same kind of weather, there would be just about as much dressing up on the streets of the Magic City at this time as is in evidence upon Fifth avenue, whereon they are now holding forth in the offices of Frederick Atkins at No. 22O.
 It is difficult to share this opinion with the Birmingham men, for since real spring weather has begun in New York, the people on the streets seem indeed fear fully and wonderfully made-up. To imagine similar costumes upon the thor ouhfares of a smaller city, where people are better known to each other, is well nigh impossible It would require a greater courage to dress in a smaller town, as do some of these New Workers than it would to stand smiling directly under an antagonistic Zeppelin.
 But here it is different-one has to dress his best in self defense. Suppose you meet a friend whom you have not seen for six months-the first thing he or she does is to size up your wearing apparel. If it stands the inspection well, the friend goes on his or her way and tells another friend, Saw So-and-So on Broadway to-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-04
Damage Suits

The following damage suits were filed in the city and circuit courts yes terday:
 Mrs. Rosiah DeLula Young vs. w. C. Brown as receiver for the Birmingham Ensley and Bessemer Railroad com pany, $1500 claimed for alleged per sonal injuries and property damage. William Smitherman, pro ami, J. T Smitherman vs. Ed Wetzel, $20,000 claimed for allegged personal in juries.
 J. T. Smitherman vs. Ed WetzeI, $10,- 900 claimed for alleged injuries tc plaintiff's s minor son. r Mrs. w. L. Mathis vs. Birmingham
 Chero-Cola Bottling company, $500(
 claimed for alleged personal injuries
 caused from drinking poionous sub'
 stances from the defendant company's
 beverage.
 Sam w. Jones vs. Evans Brothers Construction company, $30,000 claimed
 for alleged personal injuries l Mrs. Lena Schwartz vs. R. w. Wat
 i son, $2000 claimed for alleged wrong
 | full arrest of plaintiff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-04
ITEMS FROM OVER THES STATE

Greenville, April 3-(Special)-J. o. Butler, a member of the lumber firm of Butler Brothers of Greenville died at his home near here late Saturday afternoon of wounds caused by a fall ing log. He was directing some logging in the woods near his mill, and as the hands were loading a cart a chain broke permitting the three by eighteen foot log to roll over his body. He was removed to his home and first it was thought that the wounds were not serious. However, later it devel- oped that they were, and death re- suited.
 The deceased was about 35 years of age, and was highly respected and es- teemed by his large number of ac- quaintances.
 He was member of the Christian
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-04
TO COMPLETE PLANS
 FOR 'sBUTTON DAY"
Birmingham Committee of Alabama Illiteracy Campaign to Meet With
 HOrnady Next Tuesday

The Birmingham committee of the Alabama illiteracy commission will meet in the office of Commissioner J. R. Hornady at the city hall next Thursday morning at Il o'clock to complete plans for Button Day" in Birmingham, which is scheduled to be held April 15.
 Commissioner Hornady Is chairman of the Birmingham committee and states that ex-Gov. W. D. Jellss, chair man of the state commission, will meet with the local body. Members of the committee who will be present are: Mrs. l.. J. Haley, Mrs. S. J. Cole, Mrs. R. Dupont Thompson, Mrs. D. A. Ech- ols, Mrs. Frank B. Clary. Dr. J. H. Phillips, Prof. c. B. Glenn and S. J. Bowie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-04
URGED TO
 ATTEND CONFERENCE

Morris w. Bush, president of the Cham- Der of Commerce, yesterday addressed a letter to all the members of the board Of directors of the chamber asking them to be present at the conference with the city commissioners in the office of President Ward at the city hall Thursday afternoon at o'clock. The conference was sug- gested by Commissioner Ward in a letter to President Bush of the chamber, who hastened to accept the invitation of the city commissioners. It is expected that much good will result from a closer CO., operation on the part of the city com- mission and the directors of the civic or ganization of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-04
Remains as Sheriff

Memphis, Tenn, April 3.-Sheriff J. A. Reichman of this (Shelby) county, has been found guilty of no official miscon- duct which would warrant removal from office, according to an opinion rendered here today by Chancellor K. H. Heiskeil in the custer suit filed by the state. Sheriff Riechman has been on trial for several weeks charged with the nonen- forcement of the prohibition laws in the city and county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-04
SPEAKS AT CABLE HALL
Boston Minister Addresses Unitarian Congregation-Dr. Jones Coming

The Rev. William l.. Walsh of Bos- ton delivered sermon to a good sized congregation of the First Unitarian church of Birmingham at Cable hall last night, his subject being. "The New Church in the New World"
 He will deliver another sermon to- night at o'clock, his subject being, "The Keys to the Kingdom of Heaven He breaches Wednesday night on 'The Problems of Sin and Salvation"
 The Rev. Jenkin Lloyd Jones, Uni tartan of nationwide fame, is expect ed in Birmingham the latter part of this week to give a series of lectures and preparations are being made for his reception by local Unitarians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-04
HIS AGE IS AGAINST HIM

'T am 52 years old and I have been troubled with kidneys and bladder for a good many years" writes Arthur Jones, Allen, Kan. My age is against me to ever get cured, but Foley Kid ney Pills do me more good than any thing I ever tried" Many people suf- fed from kidney trouble who need not suffer when they can get Foley Kidney Pills. MT. Jones in a later letter says if it was not for them he would never be able to work in the hay field. Rheuma tism, aching back, shooting pains. stiff joints, all have been relieved. Sold verywhere.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-04
Cold in the Chest Often Results
 in Bronchitis cold begins to be bronchitis with tehtness across the chest. Dr. Bells Pine -Tar-Honey relieves
 that congested feeling

When tightness across the chest creates an oppressed feeling, with
 difficulty in breathing or with sore
 ness and irritability within the chest,
 it is time to take a Pine- ar-Honey
 treatment. During this stage of the
 disease the membrane has become dry while the phlegm is difficult to raise. The dryness is immediately effected by the moist and penetrating
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-04

honey qualities and at the same time the pine-tar cuts the phlegm, thus
 relieving congestion. Pine-tar also actsas an antiseptic. As aresultoftho general relief that follows, the tissues arc strengthened, breathing becomes easier, and further inflammation is arrested. Dr. Bells Pine Tar-H Honey will be found an ideal treatment in aiding recovery. Price. 2sc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-04
Woman Acquitted

Bertha Hunter, negro, who shot and killed her husband, Gus Hunter, at Dccena mines several weeks ago, was acquitted before Judge H. B. Abernethy in the municipal court yesterday aft ernoon on a charge of murder.
 The negro entered plea of self defense and the evidence tended to sub- stantiate the plea. The woman was on the stand for about 30 minutes and told the whole story of the killing in a clear and con>>scted way and was not materially contradicted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-04
Gadsden, April s.-(speciaI.)-Ben F
Clash With Bandits

Washington, April 3.--A clash be- tween Haitien bandits and police in northeastern Haiti was reported to the navy department by Admiral Ca perton. United States forces were not involved in the fighting One police man was killed and three wounded Admiral Caperton stated, while the out laws lost several killed and a number captured
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-04
ANXIOUS TO LEND MONEY

A better proof even than the statistics which tell of the plethora of money in the banks of New York is the somewhat unusual canvassing-so to call it-by rep resentatives of some of the banks for the purpose of lending money to mer- chants and manufacturing industries.
 There was a time when the merchants and the manufacturers were earnestly ap-
 pealing for loans and were willing to accept rather high interest charges in
 order to secure the accommodation. Now representatives of banks are calling upon merchants and manufacturers to intimate that the banks would be glad to discount the paper of these merchants and at very low rates of interest
 These visits have disclosed the fact that the merchants and the manufactur- CTS are today probably less in need of bank accommodations than has been the case at any time since 1916.