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The Neshoba Democrat., 1917-11-01
MORALS IN CAMP.

As | visited among these clean
blithe youngsters, | wondered if
women were not just a little
hard on our men, if we dom t sus
pect them too. much and trust
them too little. 1t seemed hard
for me to believe the fearf ful
things that are whispered some
times'about conditions supposed
ly inevitable among soldiers.
Soldiers, after all are just men
just boys. Our boys-sometody
else's-just the same sort we'd
meet crowded together at lawn
socials or dances. There are
black sheep among them, of
course, just as there are black
sheep among the dancers and
lawn-socialers, but ] can't be-
lieve that the mere donning of
soldiers uniform Immediately
changes man into a beast and
makes him a dishonor to that
uniform and the flag he's going
to figalt under. lie he's had the
right sort OF home training, it
seems to me, we should not sort
of insult him by so constantly
suspectiug him and signing and
shaking our heads over the wick
ednesss we are sure he is bound
to fall into.
A good boy is going to be good
and decent no matter where he
is it seems to me, and bad one
is going to bad. | don't believe
boy is going to be any more
wicked in the army than any
where else unless he's that sort
of boy. believe there are two
good reasons for all this stuff
we hear whispered about. One
is that what seems like a lot of
immortality is simply the concen-
ira tion of an immortality that
would exist anyhow only scat
tered over a wide area, by the
bringing together of so many
hundreds of men. The other
reason has to do with a bit of
information | stumbled on acci-
dentally, and which l think
would be we'll to turn over in
our minds.
An officers wife told me that
a splendid man she knew, shock
ed and grieved beyond descrip-
tion by the things he had heard
about camp morals, the same
sort Of fearful tales OF sickness
and disease among soldiers that
the women of this country have
been terrorized with until inn
morality has become a positive
obsession with them, told
French friend just out of the
trenches about it and asked him
about similar reports OF condi-
tions in Europe.
To his amazement, the French
man said it had not bean his ex-
perience at all to observe any
such things, that the morale of
the averaging fighting man was
good, his standards high, his be-
hayior on the whole entirely de-
cent, and that this whole thing
was only part of q subtle propa
canada to frighten the mothersof
ourland 50 thoroughly that it
would interfere in raising a
worth while army. And after
poisoned court plaster and drink
Ing water and ground glass in
The Neshoba Democrat., 1917-11-01
BAPTIST CONVENTION

II +
On, November 18th ito 10th,
1917, the Mississippi Baptist
State Convention win be in ses
sion at Brookhaven, 1t will be
q great favor TO the local com
mittee if those who are expect
ing to attend will, As soon as pos
sible, send in their names, to-
gether with the date and train
upon which they win arrive, TO
Hermon Dean. General Chair
man, Brookha Yen, Miss.
FOLEY KIDNEY PILLS
toS 5xckzcES Kioafss kEp nlx6 sss
The Neshoba Democrat., 1917-11-01
CAMP PIKE NOTES.

Camp Pike where nearly all
Of our home boys are stationed
is now a city of over 25000 in
habitants. TIE fact only two
deaths out of this number have
occurred during the past two
month speaks well for the health
conditions of the cam. One
death from pneumonia and an
other from tuberculosis, both
OF which were contracted be-
fore going to camp.
There are now over 5000 ne
groes stationed at Camp Pike
and to 60 down and see these
descendants OF Ham drill is one
of the big sights Of che Camp.
From an inspection of that
part of Little Rock most fre-
quented by the soldier on leave
one wo uld easily form the. con-
clusion that the drafted man was
seven-renths pool and Billiard
PLAYER, and the balance an eat
er, for what buildings do not
house really magnificent pool
halls are restaurants.
During the Officers Training
school at Fort Logan FL. Roots
last summer, the impression the
Little Rocker evidenrly had Of
the studen- officer was chat moth
ing so charmed him as a waxed
floor, a jazz band and ope OF
Little Rocks fair maidens with
whom 60 trip off the fox troC,
one step, or waltz.
Gambling in any form is not
tolerated at Camp Pike. Strict
orders have beel given agains.
craps and other means Oh
eIlticing the coin from one pock-
,et to another in the company
barracks.
By this II must not be infer
red that The social game Of cards
is not permissible. Betting on
cards or other games is stated in
the order.
"Card games are played in the
shadows of the barracks on warm
sunshiny days" says Major Gen
eral Sturgis and there is no OBJ
lection 10 it. | see the men in
many places so eng ged as | ride
about the Camp, and | know
this is permitting them to pass
an hour that might drag heavily
so Just keep on riding by.
"What we are opposed to is
gambling. There are men who
enlist in the army, and / ex-
Uect they will use their wits to
get into the drafted army, who
are professionals with cards and
dice. They fleece the men, as
long as 1 am in command of the
camp there will be none of them
here.o
Major General Sturgis hss
SAID nothing about the little
groups about the barracks of the
colored brethren. They too
have been known to huddle to-
.gefher, with heads bowed low
;as though worshiping sun god.
1T is lar diffefent shrine at
which they worship, and it is z
goddess, a tickle one, unto whmo
their supplications are addfes
sed. The weather sometimes
gets too cold for fingers wrapp %
around a baseball in engaging IL
the great National game, bat 100
cold for the fingers to afford a
back grounds for pair Of click
ing cubes Of bone9 Neygi I
Negroes are not healthy when
they won't shoot craps, and the
death penalty will not prevent.lt
would be absolutely impossible
to suppress the little games that
spring up here and there in Ia g
dark corners, like toad stools af-
ter summer rain.
One hot, dusty day Of The past
week, q local clubman, accom-
panied BY others OF his KIND, jour
n 4 4.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1917-11-01

badly it was q cheerful hello
from grinning face beneath a
healthy head of red hair that in
vited them in. but more like
it was the odor of choice food in
the cooking.
Inside the door the clubman
was greeted with sight new to
everyone but the chef in the
honse of the rich and The army
cook. The party had invaded,
without being aware of the fact
the temporary home Of Wagon
Company No. 3 U. S. A. just
from the dust and CRIME Of the
border, resting under orders to
soon proceed to Lewisville, KY.
This war sight was mammoth
pudding in the making, into
which Billie Schmitz, recruit
butcher and emergency culinary
artist, was breaking eggs, nice
yellow eggs, eggs that had never
been in cold storage.
Schmitz, bloodthirsty for the gore
of the Kaiser in spite of the ap-
parent origin of his name, or the
liberties the Huns had taken
with the good old name of Smith
had pan fully ten inches deep,
and two by three feet, into
which he had previously deposit
ed liberal portions Of rice, sugar
and raisins, for Wagon 90. No. 3
was evidently particular about
its Eats.
By this time Sgt. Charles
Grade, big enough to whip the
German army single handed,
vanked from a post in the center
Of the building a murderous look
Ing ice pick. He had it thrust
so deep into the post to fasten
thereto bit of paper, that it
could only be extricated by yank
ing. Sgt. Charlie thrust the bit
Of paper before the clubman
with smile of intense satisfac-
tion for this mere man to read
and ponder.
This little piece of paper said ;
BREAKFAST
! Oatmeal Milk
Ham and Eggs
Hot Cakes Syrup
Coffee
LUNCH
Hamburger Loaf
Potatoes Stewed Tomatoes
Pudding
Coffee Milk
DINNER
Soup
Roast Beef
String beans Corn
Baked Potatoes
Pudding
Coffee Milk.
"The cheek of an Army
mule" is an old saying, and the
expression usually is intended
to produce smile. The army
mule at Damp Pike really has
the last laugh, and everyone
knows that is The very best.
Ten thousand a my mules, all
branded u. S. A. occupy corrals
at Camp Pike, at the remount
ST. lion. The health and vel
fare of the drafted man is a
prime object in the National
Army, bur about all the drafted
man has on the army mule is
the Y. M. O. A. and various en-
tertainments. Even at that it
is hardly possible that the draf-
ted man mas as much enjoyment
from his antics as does the army
mule. Truly, none can kick SO
high, nor so forcl bly,, as the
army mule, Chough neither, man
nor beast, has kick about the
food handed TO him.
At Camp Pike there are artil-
lerymen by the thousands, but so
far their artillery drill has all
been dependent upon pedal ex-
trymities. The men are fully
! -: fx<.,,.a<d 4 1r4 tLo.o 4Io o,....
The Neshoba Democrat., 1917-11-01
Dress Up, Look Nice!

When you want your clothes
pressed bring them to Walter
Davidson's Pressing Shop, next
door to Howell & DavidsOn's bar
Der shop. Phone l3, See my SAM
pie book before ordering.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1917-11-01
piles Cured in 6 to III Days

Your druggist will refund money n PAZO
OINTMENT fails to cure any case Of Itching.
Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles in to I4daye,
The fSst applications gives Ease and Rest. SOC.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1917-11-01
Red Gross bandages, ] cannot
doubt this either. Mary Wood.
son Shippey in September South
ern Woman's Magazine.
Whenever You Need General Tonie
Take Groves.

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic 10 equally valuable as
General Tonic because Il contains the
well known tonic properties of QUININE
and IRON. It acts on the Liver, Drives
out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and
Builds up the Whole System. so cents.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-04-26
GEN. VILLA ANTI-GERALAN.
Courier Says Bandit is Opposed to
TelltOn Influences.

Ell Paso, April 20.-Coming direct
from Villas camp on the Concho
river. a delegate from the Mexican
leader is said to have passed through
here recently en- route to the interior
of the United States to deliver docu-
ments to Miguel Diaz Lombardo, who
is understood to be Villas choice for
provisional president of his proposed
government.
The Villa courier is said to have
told a Villa partisan here that he
would deliver papers to Lombardo in
structing him to go at once to Wash
ington and deny that any Germans
were in Villas command and to state
that Villa would oppose by force any
efforts of any Mexican faction to
align his people with the Germans.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-04-26
WON'T ESCAPE ARMY.
Those Who Assume Matrimonial Bur
dens Now Will Not BE Exempted.

Washington, April 19.-Men of
military age who have married since
a state of war against Germany was
declared will not escape military SER
vice under a war department policy
formally announced today. The de-
partments statement follows:
"The war department announces
that all men married since the out
break of war will be treated upon the
same basis as unmarried men in so
far as their military obligations are
concerned. 1t is desired that the ut
most publicity be given by the press
to this announcement.
The department was moved to
take this action in order that all
men should understand exactly what
is contemplated in the organization
of an army to fight Germany. 1t was
desired that there should arise no
question of slackers upon the score of
marriages contracted since the out
break of war with the possible con-
struction that the marriage IN any
case was hastened in order that mill
tary duty might be evaded.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-04-26
Young 6.foot S-incher Enlists.

Greenville, April .1S.-Althougn
Jess Willard offered his services 70
his country and then failed to take
up Secretary Bakers acceptance OF
his offer, he will have in the army MS
equal in physical build by the en-
listment here yesterday of Champ u.
Martin, a young farmer OF oconee
county. Martin is exactly six feet,
eight and one-half inches in height,
in hare feet. With practically all o.
his clothing removed he tipped the
scales at 1913 pounds, and his cnest
measurement is 'forty-four inches.
1nasmuch as the Oconee farmer IS
above the height limit fixed for re-
cruits, Corporal Holt today appllea
for special authority to waive these
regulations and accept Martin.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-04-26
Branchville BreeZeS.

Branchville, April 21.-Wallace
Bethea, of Spartanburg, visited rela-
tives here during the past week.
Mrs. w. A. Bass, who has been
visiting relatives for several weeks
in Oxford, N. c., has returned home.
Mrs. A. S. Hair, of Charleston, is
spending some time with relatives
here.
"a social meeting of the Ladies
Missionary society was held at the
home of Mrs. D. l.. Rhoad Friday
afternoon.
The young men of Branchville en-
tertained their young lady friends at
a moonlight picnic at Gressett lake
on Tuesday evening", Games were
played and refreshments served.
Charles T. Connor, of AshvlHe'
who has been visiting relatives ana
friends in Branchville and vicinity
has returned to his home.
Mrs. >Essie F.. Cabell is spending
the week with friends in Bamberg.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-04-26
COUNTRY NEWS LETTERS
SOME INTERESTING HAPPENINGS
IN VARIOUS SECTIONS.
News Items Gathered All Around the
County and Elsewhere.
Clear Pond Cuttings.

Clear Pond, April 24.-The many
friends of Mrs. w. T. Beard will be
glad to know that she is improving
from her recent serious illness.
Mrs. j. NJ. Seigler returned to her
home in Augusta on Saturday, after
spending several days with relatives
in this vicinity.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Hill and chill
dren spent the past weekend with
relatives at Govan.
Messrs. Rob and Tillman Carter
were visitors in this section on Sun
day evening last.
Miss Minnie Turner, of Ehrhardt,
spent Sunday in the home of Mr.. J.
R. Morris.
Mr.. James Hughes, of the U. S. n.
spent last Friday at the home of MIR
p. X. Hughes.
Mr.. B. F. Beard and MIR. w. NJ.
New, of Hampton, spent Sunday last
in this vicinity.
Mrs: Jasper Warn and Mrs. A. L..
Mcmillan, of Colston, spent Thurs
day last in this community.
Mrs. Haigler Hughes and Mrs. j.
E. Mcmillan spent Friday afternoon
last at the home of Mr.. ]. R. Morris.
Mrs. R. C. Carter, of Augusta, is
spending several days with relatives
in this community.
Mr.. Mayfeld> Bessinger was visi-
tor at the home of Mr.. G. w. Folk on
Sunday.
Mr.. Rice Steedly was visitor in
the Clear Pond section on Sunday af-
ternoon last.
The union meeting is to be held
at Bethesda no Saturday and Sun
day, 2Sth and 29th. View hope for
a large attendance and an interesting
meeting. >.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-04-26
J. T. Holleman PardOned.

Columbia, April 19.-J. ToWnes
Holleman, of Anderson, was today
granted a full pardon by Governor
Manning for the purpose of being re-
stored to citizenship. Holleman was
serving a sentence of two years in
the State penitentiary, imposed by
Judge Hayne F. Rice, on February
9. 1917, following Holleman's plea
of guilty in the court of general ses-
sions of Anderson county to the
charge of breach of trust with fraud
ulent intent.
Judge Rice has said: Il do not
hesitate to say that am sure Mr..
Holleman had proven himself a use
ful and excellent citizen until the
time of his unfortunate breach, and
that if pardoned he will again prove
himself to be a useful and excellent
citizen. I do not wish to be under
stood as recommending pardon, but
in no sense do 1 oppose it,"
More than 5000 citizens OF An
derson and Pickens counties, and
some from adjoining counties, sign
ed the petitions urging the governor
TO grant a full pardon.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-04-26
the spring planting spring gardens,

the spring planting spring gardens,
which are fine now.
Among those who dined with Mr.
and Mrs. B. H. Carter last Sunday
were: Mr.. and Mrs. z. W. Carter,
Mrs. Noros, and Mrs. Eddie Sease.
of Barnwell.
Mr.. |. w. Rentz spent last Thurs
day with his daughter, Mrs. G. F.
Mcmillan.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. w. Copeland dined
with Mr.. and Mrs. H. J. Zeigler re-
\ Gently.
Miss Julia Emma Clayton has ac-
cepted a position with the telephone
company at Denmark.
Mr.. J. w. Copeland and daughter,
Miss Mamie Copeland, spent last Sun
day with Mr. and Mrs. Willie Bishop.
Among those who have been on
the sick list for the past week are:
Mr.. D. NJ. Smith, Misses Pearl Mar
tin and Ionic Copeland. We are
very glad to say at this writing that
they are improving.
Mr.. J. w. Copeland spent last Sun
day in the Walterboro section.
Miss Joe Carter is spending some
time with her aunt, Mrs. G. F. Nc
MILAN.
Mr.. and Mrs. j.. C. Hayden, Of
Cope, and Mr.. Hayden's mother mo-
tored to Mr.. and Mrs. ]. l.. Cope
lands last Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. P. Smith and Miss
Pearl Martin dined with MIR. and Mrs.
Alex Carter last Sunday.
Mrs. J. L. Copeland has returned
from a pleasant visit to the Cope
section.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-04-26
French Commission Arrives.

Fortress Monroe, Va, April "a
Frances war commissioners to the
United States reached Hampton
Roads today, and tonight they are
hound upl Chesapeake bay for wash.
ineton on board the presidents yacht,
Mayfiower.
The mission, of which Rene Vivi-.
ami, vice premier and minister OF JUS.
tice, is the official head, and Marshal
Joffre member, brings no Written
instructions from the French govern
ment, the ministry having decided 10
give it's members unlimited powers
TO negotiate with the United States
on all subjects, military, naval ana
financial.
Would Have Army Sent.
1t is prepared to discuss the send
ing of an American expedltlonary
force to France. Marshal Joffre anu
other military members will indicate
to the American officials Win "noin
they are to confer, several important
military reasons which they CONSIDER
renders the sending of such a force
advisable. The most important OF
these reasons is found in the morai
effect to be had from the presence
of American troops and the American
flag on the battlefelds of France.
The French idea OF an American
oxnodition calls for fighting force
supported by auxiliary services suen
as railway stats, railway material
base repair shops, telegraph and teie-
phone lines, automobile transport
and a strong aviation section.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-04-26
Established 1891
ENFORCE VAGRANCY LAWS.
Gov. Manning Urges Another Method
of Cutting Waste.

Columbia, April 1S.-Through the
press of the State Governor Manning
today issued an address to the coun-
ty and municipal authorities through
out the State, urging upon them the
advisability Of enforcing the vagrancy
laws
In the case of vagrants hanging
around town." said Gov. Manning,
there is not only large amount
of waste going on through the kitch-
ems of the towns, but there is large
waste of labor. Il believe that
through the strict enforcement of the
vagrancy laws, whereby this State
could be relieved of the undesirable
presence OF a few triff1ing people,
there will be a tendency towards in
creasing the labor on farms. 1 fear
also that much of the discomfort that
is reported and rumored comes from
the idle minds of those who are not
working and who are making no ef-
fort to secure work. This is time
when we should all work together,
each person doing his utmost to sup
port the government. The campaign
for raising a large amount of food
crops for man and beast is taking
hold all over the State, according to
the information 1 have at hand.
would suggest, therefore, that wher-
ever practicable the farmers give en-
ployment to the needy and deserving
for the purpose of raising food crops.
This would decrease the number OF
those who might be apprehended UNI
der the vagrancy laws and also IN
crease the quantity of food pro-
duced.'
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-04-26
Colston Clippings.

Colston, April 24.-While only a
small crowd attended the missionary
meeting of the third division at Col
ston Saturday, those who were pres
ent enjoyed the programme. Miss
Miriam Rice, president of this di'
vision, presided. Mrs. Hayes, OF
Barnwell, Mrs. Storne, of Blackkville
Mrs. Cleckley, of Orangeburg, and
Miss Sallie Free, of Bamberg, made
interesting talks on the different
phases of ,woman's work.
Messrs. George Curry and R. L.
Jackson spent last weekend at their
home in Sumter.
Misses Annie Florence and Pretto
Fender, of Ehrhardt. spent last week
end at home.
Misses Laura and Thyra Goodwin
visited Miss Reba Williams Saturday
night and Sunday.
Miss Dora Mcmillan, of Bamberg
spent last weekend at home.
While crossing small stream in
the Buford Bridge section Thursda!
afternoon, Mr.. ]. C. Beard saw and
killed an alligator which measured
seven feet and ten inches in length.
Misses Sadie Boyd, Ethel Logan,
and Mary Clayton took tea at the
home of MIR. and Mrs. ]. c. Mcmillan
Saturday afternoon.
MIR. and Mrs. Move Dickinson,
Misses Ethel and Clara Mcmillan and
Mrs. L. C. Price were visitors at the
home of MIR. and Mrs. J. c. Mcmillan
Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. w. G. Kirkland, foreman OF
the county chaingang, spent Satur-
day night and Sunday at home.
Mr.. J. G.. Clayton, of WATERFORD
spent Sunday and Sunday night at
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Folk and chill
dren were visitors at the home OF
Mr.. R. F.. kirkland Sunday.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-04-26
Denmark Dots.

Denmark, April 21.-After several
weeks visit to friends in WATERFORD,
Mrs. S. D. Guess is at home again.
Mrs. Nora Koon, of Georgia, is Wis
iting her daughter, Mrs. George
Hope.
Miss Dorothy, Hart. of Estill, is
spending the weekend with Mrs. j.
w. Crum, Jr.
Mrs. G. W. Goolsby has returned
home after an extended visit to Flor
ence.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Neely enter
tanned about 35 of their friends at
their country home on Friday even
ing. A tempting supper, including
fish of all kinds, was spread on the
lawn, which was brilliantly lighted.
The latter part of the evening the
guests were entertained with familiar
songs rendered by the young men
present.
j.; Ebert Steadman, Jr., Elmore
Steadman and Mrs. J. E. Steadman
motor ed to Florence last week to
visit Mrs. A. H. Pregnall, who re-
turned with them for stay of sew
eral weeks.
Mrs. S. G. Mayfield and Miss Ruby
Guess have gone to Washington as
delegates to the D. A. r. convention.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-04-26
Schofield Sketches.

Schofeld, April 24.-We are hav-
ing some real spring weather now.
This is what the farmers like to see
at this time, as favorable weather
means a great thing with them at
this season of the year.
Miss Julia Inabinet, of North, left
here today for her home, after spend
ing week with her brother, Mr.. A.
T. Inabinet.
Mr.. F. NJ. Elliott and Miss Mable
Sewers motored over to Fairfax last
Sunday.
Mr.. Luther E. Drawdy and Miss
Marcella Sanders, of Olar, were hap
PLY united in marriage at Bamberg
on Sunday, April j 5th. We extend
them our best wishes and congratu-
lations.
Mr.. James L. Owen visited at Fair
fax last night.
Several of our folks attended the
play at the Olar high school last
night.
Mr.. D. w. Phillips, of Bamberg,
was here Saturday last.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. E. Drawdy visited
their parents at Olar Sunday.
Mr.. w. o. Cook visited friends at
Estill last Sunday.
Mrs. S, D. Lain and children spent
the weekend with relatives at
Govan. DRAEBLR.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-04-26
First to Fall Under Old Glory.

Paris, April 19.-Edmund c. C.
Genet, the American aviator whose
death was officially announced today,
was the first American to die IN
France fighting under the American
flag. Genet, who was grandson OF
former Governor Clinton. of New
York. and great grandson of "Citi-
zen" Genet, French minister to the
United States in Revolutionary times,
was killed near Ham while escorting
Sergt. Raoul Lufberry.
Genet was known as daring and
skilfull flyer and was very popular on
account of his CHEEKY and optismistic
nature. His home was in Osslnlng,
\. Y.