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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-04-05
THE :AEROPLANE'S PLACE.
May Make War Impossible in the
Future.

I really believe that the aeroplane
will help peace in more ways than
one-in particular l think it will
have tendency to make war impOS-
sible. writes OrvilIe Wright, in Har-
per's for April. Indeed, it is my con-
viction that, had the European gov
ernments foreseen the part which the
aeroplane was to play, especially in
reducing all their strategical plans to
devastating deadlock, they would
never have entered upon the war.
Possibly they foresaw something Of
the present development, but not
definitely. When | was in England
several years ago found the British
government not at all enthusiastic
about the aeroplane, since the Eng
lish military experts regarded it as
a menace to England's isolation This
was the time when the nation was
aroused over the fear of German
invasion; there was a widespread be-
lief that the Germans were planning
a descent in several forms of aircraft,
and many very sensible people re-
garded such an enterprise as not i'm
possible. Naturally they looked with
suspicion upon any instrument, such
as the aeroplane, which might facili-
tate such an operation. This illus
trates the mistaken notions which
were entertained concerning the prac-
tical uses of the aeroplane in war
fare Most of us saw it's use for
scouting purposes, but few foresaw
that it would usher in an entirely
new form of warfare. AS result of
it's activities, every opposing general
knows precisely the strength of his
enemy and precisely what he is going
to do. Thus surprise attacks, which
for thousands of years have deter
mined the event of wars, are no long
er possible, and thus all future wars,
between forces which stand anywhere
near an equality, will settle down to
tedious deadlocks. Civilized coun-
tries, knowing this in advance, will
hesitate before taking up arms-a
fact which makes me believe that the
aeroplane, far more than Hague con-
ferences and leagues to enforce
peace, will exert a powerful influence
in putting an end to war.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-04-05
THE FIRST AERIAL TRAVELLER.
Monument to Aviator Was Erected
by Englishmen i'm 1884.

Where is the earliest of aviators'
monuments? Very few could answer
that question correctly. For one
thing, you must define exactly what
is meant by the term aviator
The earliest of the several memo
rials in England to men who have
sought the conquest of the air is the
Balloon Stone," a huge, rough
bowlder placed in meadow at
staudon End, Hertfordshire. A
hinged metal plate on its upper side
bears a pompous inscription, which
says:
LET prosperity know and knowing
be astonished that on the 18th day
of September, 1884, Vincent Lunardi,
of Lucca, in Tuscany, the first aerial
traveller in Britain, mounting from
the artillery ground in London and
traversing the region of the air for
two hours and Is minutes in this
spot revisited the earth
There is a great deal more, but
so much will perhaps be sufficient
At any rate, posterity, coming to
have a look at the stone, seems to
be more astonished at the lavish use
Of capital letters and the entire ab-
sence of punctuation than at Slgnor
Lunardi's achievement. Posterity
has reason to be like that, for 1t has
done infinitely more astonishing
things.
There was. indeed, an earlier fly
ing man." or, to be exact two OF
them. but this was an absured mis-
use of the term.
One was Thomas Pelling, of Bur-
ton Strather, who skinned down
rope from the steeple of Pockington
church, in Yorkshire, and incidental
" dashed out his brains in so doing,
April IA, 1888. His epitaph says ne
was commonly called the Flying
Man.
The other was "Cadman, the Fly
ing Man," who in 1879 met his death
in much the same way when sliding
down a rope from the spire of St.
Mary's church, Shrewsbury.-l'on-
don Answers.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-04-05
Feed Yourself.

Rising costs of foodstuffs make a
big spring drain on the resources of
the average household. The keeper
of the family purse doesn't need to
be told that farm prices in January
averaged more than fifty per cent.
higher than in the past nine years.
Prices to consumers have been even
higher, due to delayed transporta-
ton. The consumer tries boycotts or
turns to the government for relief.
Investigations and new laws are ad-
vocated, but results come slowly in
these channels and a more reliable
remedy is needed-one more nearly
within the control of the individual.
For thousands of families the an
swer lies in the home garden. Even
on farms the Importance of the gar
den. coupled with good canning and
preserving, is not fully appreciated.
The self-supporting farm table is still
too rarely found. The farm pantry
that cannot furnish plenty of fruits
and vegetables to supply the table
with a variety of dishes throughout
the winter is an evidence of short
sighted management
Many city and suburban families
can also find in the garden protection
from excessive food prices. They
may not own desirable garden land,
but every town or city is surrounded
by thousands of acres Of vacant land
that may be utilized. The vacant-lot
garden has been promoted with sur
prising results in some places, and
the idea needs to be spread broad
cast. This is a perfectly legitimate
work for chambers of commerce,
boards of trade, city garden clubs
even city councils.
Owners of vacant land should be
urged to offer it for garden purposes.
Uniform rules must be made to safe
guard individual rights, to protect
growing crops and to compel the gar
deners to leave the land in as neat
and clean condition as it was found.
The newspapers can help by printing
local garden plans and advice by sue
cessful gardeners, and by developing
a local sentiment that will foster the
idea.
Our Everyman's Garden is not
merely a striking title. 1t represents
our conviction that every family that
can in any way arrange it should
have it's own source of fruits and
vegetables, to be preserved for the
winter in the pantry. Such a garden
may begin with the staples and de-
velop the delicacies as the gardener
grows in skill and experience.
Food yourself" is good farm econ
omv and first principle for family
as we'll as for nation.-Country
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-04-05
Taking No Chances.

Two little girls were told by their
teacher to design a specimen of mill
linery. When both drawings were
finished, one child whispered to the
other. How do you spell milli-
nery'?"
Il amt a-takin no chances" came
the whispered response. I'm just a.
goin' to put down hat. Vogue.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-04-05

Talk thrift gardens, think about
them, plan one and get ready to
make one. Remember that a little
bed in the corner of the lot or any
other part for that matter, will pro-
duce good dividends and good health.
The Decatur Democrat.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-04-05
Her Cue.

''Scientists say that blondes will
disappear in a few years.
This gave the golden haired girl
her opportunity.
well, if you want one, said she
>sweetly, you'd better speak up
now Courier-JOurnal.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-04-05

People Visiting in This City and at
Other Points.

Mrs. John II. Cope is spending
a few days in Spartanburg.
Mrs. F. B. NlcCrackin is spend
ing few days in Millen, Ga.
Mrs. George S. Smith, of Colum-
bia, is visiting relatives in the city.
Mrs. E. V. Camp, of Barlow,
Fla, is visiting relatives in the city.
MIR. c. W. Rentz. Jr, of Black
vile, spent Monday night in the city.
John S. Bowman, Esq, of
Orangeburg, spent Monday in the
city.
Miss Arrie Free spent the week
end in the city from Converse col
lege.
A. NJ. Huger, Esq, of Charles
ton, was in the city Monday on busi-
ness.
Mrs. C. w. Rentz, Jr., of Black
vile, spent few days in the city this
week
Mr.. and Mrs. C. j. Field and
children spent last weekend in At
lanta.
Mr.. w. E. Derrick, of Orange
burg. spent a short while in the city
Monday.
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yesterday shaking hands with his
many friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. A. Aver, of
Blackville, spent Sunday in the city
with relatives.
Mr.. A. B. Jordan, of Dillon, edi-
tor of the Dillon Herald, was in the
city last Friday.
Miss Marie Spann, of Dothan,
spent the weekend in the
city with relatives.
Mr.. John C. Hutson, we'll
known insurance man of Aiken, was
in the city Saturday.
MIR. Walter Curry left Saturday
for Charleston, where he enters the
College of Charleston.
Capt. D. G.. Fielder, the well |
known Pullman conductor, spent a
few days in the city this week. |
Mr.. Raymond Smoak is spend
ing few days at home from the Uni
versity of South Carolina, Columbia.
Mrs Connie Westberry, of
Orangeburg, spent Monday in the
city at the home of Mr.. J. J. Smoak.
Col. and Mrs. J. R. Owens are
spending some time with their son,
Mr. James R. Owens, Jr., in Charles
ton.
Mr. R. F. Kirkland, well |
known farmer residing on route two,
paid The Herald Office visit this |
week.
Misses Bessie and Addie Glover |
spent several days in the city last
week with their sister, Mrs. H. w.
Mcmillan. l.. \
Mrs. Mcleod and Miss Bessie
Mcleod, of Quitman, Ca. are visit
ing DR.. and Mrs. Charles F. Black, on
Carlisle street,
Miss Clara Mcmillan has return
ed to Bamberg, after visiting rela-
tives here for few days.-Varnville
cor. Hampton Herald.
Col. and Mrs. F. N. K Bailey, of
Greenwood, stopped over in Bam-
berg Tuesday, enroute to their home |
from a visit to Florida.
Mr.. C. L. Etheredge, of Char
lotte, spent few days in the city
this week. Mr.. Etheredge made the
trip in Ford limousi'
Mr.. A. NJ. Denbow returned to
the city Tuesday from New York.
Mrs. Denbow and Mrs. E. B. Walker
will return in a day or two.
Mr.. J. J. Smoak went to Charles
ton Friday. He accompanied hisl
mother home from hospital, where
she has been under treatment for
some time.
Rev. w. R. Mcmillan and family
left Thursday for their future home
at Westminster Miss Ruby McAlil-
Ian will remain in the city until the
graded school closes. She is mem
Der of the graduating class. /
Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Newsom left
Thursday for their future home in
Williston. Mr. Newsom was until re-
Gently cashier of the Enterprise bank,
having resigned on account of his
health. The best wishes of many
friends accompany Mr.. and Mrs. New
som.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-04-05

Senator J. K. Vardaman, of Missis-
sippi. one of the twelve senators who
flibustered against the armed neu-
trality bill, has issued a signed state
ment in which he promises that if
congress- should vote to declare war
on Germany he would vote to give
the president men and money to the
last soul and dwindling farthlng
necessary to uphold my country S
cause
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-04-05

Read The Herald, $3.50 per year.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-05-20
SERVICE. STATION

time. We w;Il be glad to test it and hydrometcr it as often as you wish--free of charge. We sell the U SL on a Is months guaranteed adjustment plan.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-05-20
Doctor Tells How To Strengthen Eyesight 50 per cent hn One Weeks Time ir1 Many lnstances

and expense of ever getting glasses. Eye troubles of many descriptions may be wonderfully benefited by following the simple rules. Here is the prescription : Go to any active drug store and get a bottle of Bon-Opto tablets. Drop one Bon -Opto tablet in fourth of glass of water and allow to d dissolve se,l a With td,;n times daily. You should notice your eyes clear up perceptibly right from the start and inflammation will quickly disappear. If your eyes are bothering you, even little, take steps to save them now before it is too late. Many hopelessly blind might have been saved if they had cared for their eyes in time.
 Note: Another prominent Physician to whom the above article was submitted. said: Bon.Opto is a very remarkable remedy. Its constituent ingredients are we'll known to eminent eye spec iaiists and widely prescribed by them. The man ufacturers guarantee it to strengthen eyeslght sO her cent in one weeks time in many instances or refund the money. It can be obtained from any good druggist and is one of the very few prepara- lions feel should be kept on hand for regular Ise in almost every family" It is sold ir this city 'v
 Mann Tankersley Co.,, BrasnePs Drug
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-05-20

league pennant. The Giants who would still be able to cavort at the Pol, grounds are Heine Zimmerman, Can. tain Charley Herzog, Slim Salee, 'Joht Lobert and George Gibson. ,.:4:i}3
 Five of the Dodgers and four PghsE lies would escape the draft. Of the Phils, George Paskert, Gaby Cravath, Jimmy Lavender and Bobby Byrne have reached the age where nothing remains for them but to keep on pas timing. Grover Cleveland Alexander the Phils' great twirler, will reach his thirty first birthday next February. Fred Luderus, also of the Phils, will be tnlrty-one next September.
 The Dodgers would be able to hold Mike Mowery, Chief Meyers, Ivan Ol- son, Jack Coombs and Jake Daubert. Not bad lot of entertainers, but Uncle Wilbur would have to go some to cop another pennant with them.
 The Browns, the Cardinals and the White SoX would each have three pas timers left behind should a general order be issued for the ball players to report. The Browns could keep BoE Groom, Jimmy Austin and Bert Shot, ten. The Cardinals would have "Red Ames, Bob Bescher and Bill Steele and the White Sox could retain Jack Lapp. Eddie Cicotte and Joe Benz Jack Miller of the Cardinals will reach the age limit next September and Shang Collins of the White Sox will come under the wire in December.
 Other of the big leaguers who would escape the draft because of their age are Clyde Milan, George Mcbride and Ed Ainsmith, of the Senators; Bill Hinchman and Frank Schulte, of the Pirates; Jimmy Archer and Harry Wolter, of the Cubs; "Home Run'' Baker of the Yankees, Hal Chase of the Reds, Cy Falkenburg of the Ath- letics, and Terry Turner of the In- dians.
 Jack Graney of the Indians will reach the age limit next month, Larry Doyle of the Cubs next July, and Ping Bodie of the Athletics next October.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-05-20
ONLY 50 AMERICANS
 ARE IN CANAL ZONE

Ancon, Panama Canal Zone, May l5. Of the hundreds of Americans who came to Panama in 1904, when the Americans took possession of the Canal Zone, less than fifty remain on the 1sthmus. The 1904-men, with whom are included several women, who came as nurses and have remain ed, have formed an organization, known as the Society of the lncas. Ev- cry year on May 4, the anniversary of the American occupation of the Zone, they hold banquet. This year, on the thirteenth anniversary, they passed a resolution to offer themselves, as an organization CT as individuals, for whatever service the government should desire of them, here, in the United States, in France, or elsewhere. It was directed that the secretary transmit the resolution to the proper authority. uw
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-05-20
LONG TOUR FOR FAD" MEN.

San Francisco, Call, May 19.-A fourteen-day overland automobile trir averaging 200 miles a day from San Francisco to St. Louis is to be un- dertaken by the San Francisco Ad- vertising club delegates to the nation al convention of advertising men soon to be held in St. Louis. The San Fran cisco delegates are scheduled to start tomorrow in twenty automobiles. In addition there will be a motor-truck equipped as prairie schooner to car ny baggage. This will be the first west-to-east tour of it's kind ever at tempted.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-05-20
Free Prescription You Can Have
 Filled and Use at Home

Philadelphia, Pa. Do you wear glasses
 Ale you victim of eye strain or other
 Es eye weak weaknesses? es If so, you will be glad
 .p know that according to Dr. Lewis
 ihere is real hope for you. Many whose
 eyes eyes were failing say they have had their
 Rss restored through the principle of mas 'as ,St. wonderful free prescription. One lan Saa says, after trying it: T was almost
 ! l.s can read everything without any glasses saa my, eyes do not water any more. At
 a,sn9 tbsn they would pain dreadfully; now s usy y;1s ieeI H line all the time. It was like |@'s: sa "The atmosphere seemed hay with |M v,.,s without glasses, but after using this |ssSv.iptlon sssr.a for fifteen days everything |sitRantt sTaRs clear: I can even read fine print thanst Nanout glasses.'' It is believed that carS arS'ahas she who wear glasses can now dis |ta,I t;t"dosaa them in a reasonable time and mul- ther thres S,,a more will be able to strengthen '4''' eyes so as to be spared the trouble
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-05-20
r fRECKtE.FACE
Sun and Wind Bring Out Ugly Spots.
 How to Remove Easily.

Here's a chance, Miss Freckle-facc, to try remedy for freckles with the guarantee of reliable dealer that it will not cost you a penny unless it removes the freck}es; while if it does give you clear complexion the eX- pense is trifling.
 Simply get an ounce of othine-~ double strength-from any druggist and few applications should show you how easy it is to rid yourself of the homely feckles and get. bcauti- full complexion. Rarely is more than one ounce needed for the worst cose.
 Be sure to ask the druggest for the double strength othine as this is the prescription sold under guarantee of money back if.it fails to remove free kles.-Adv.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-05-20
Elective C0nscription May
 Wreck Big League Ball Clubs
sa of the Organizations in National or American League Would Have Line Up Left If
 Available Men are Taken

Tho birth records of major league
 il Tn nlayers show that a large major
 off the big toppers are subject ao
 nseription for military duty. Of the
 vsral @ hundred players in the Amer
 sn @ and National leagues only 53 are
 WI vond nd the age limit. Eight others
 H reach their thirtyfirst birthday
 Ing the present year.
 In M Mproportion to the total member
 in in it is doubtful if any other single
 e of endeavor could furnish so many
 nely developed men for active mili- " serivce as are to be found in the
 nks of the two major baseball agues. It also goes without saying Iat the withdrawal of those coming ithin the age limit for military duty Ould not leave sufficient number of eppery vets to keep the old game run ing.
 If all the Red Sox subject to draft |ere ordered to report for duty, the nly members of the worlds cham ions left in the yard would be Larry ardiner and Coach Heine Wagner. e Gamer will reach the age limit i ext November and Manager Jack sry may lay claim to the age of hirty-one next April.
 Sam Crawford. oscar Stanage and Hack Spencer would form a lone trio f Detroit pastimers to carry on the Eame should the Tigers be called to the plors. Ty Cobb will reach the safety bal next December.
 Braves Are Fortunate.
 The Boston Braves, with many vet 'rans on its roster, would be able to iold more regulars than any other big eague team. Pastimers with the Stall ngs outfit who have passed the age init include Johnny Evers, Ed Kone- rhy Sherwood Magee, Pat Ragon, 1 Reulbach and Tom Hughes. Con- lderable class to this sextette and lanager George could use them to dvantage in forming another band of raves
 A general draft of the Giants would ave Napoleon McGraw with an army five to battle for the National
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-05-20
SECOND HARVARD UNIT SAILS

Boston, Mass, May 19.-Harvard's $ second division of ambulance drivers to go into service since the United States declared war on Germany is scheduled to sail from an American port today. The division includes 29 Harvard men. Besides this party there are several other groups that will sail later
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-05-20
TO PREVENT SELF-POISONING

Bowels clogged with waste matter poison the whole system. Foley Ca thartic Tablets work gently but sure ly; do not gripe nor cause nausea. Recommended or indigestion, consti- patton, sick headache, bloating, bilious ness, sour stomach, gas on stomach, coated tongue, bad breath or other conditions caused by disordered diges- tion. For sale by Mann's Pharmacy. Adv.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-05-20
Made in AM Sizes for
 AZ Cars

USL batteries are made in all sizes for all cars or starting and lighting sys. tcms, no matter what type or yearly model. We can give you an attractive eX- change proposition If you wish to trade III your old battery.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-05-20

American Soldiers Must Learn
 Many Foreign Military Phrases
Congomeration of Nations in Entente Forces Brings in Mass of New and Strange Terms to
 Describe Familiar Things

invention of new words, should not as yet have hit upon any generally-pop- ular term for themselves. At present they are airmen not birdmen, or sky pilots, or any of the other fancy names which certain ingenious persons at tempt to toistNlpon them.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-05-20
]. N. SHELLY.

Supt. La. Baptist Orphanage. If your child is suffering why wait. Get bottle today from your druggist or send direct to us for it-$1.00. Six bottles, $500.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-05-20

Porto Rico will this year export more than 100000 crates of pine apples, 90,000 boxes of grape fruit and 1000 boxes of oranges.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-05-20
HOBO HELPS ORPHANS

The Hobo Medicine Manufacturing Company of Singer, La., has favored the orphanage with several cases of Hobo Kidney and Bladder Remedy, and it is with delight that We record the cure of several children from soil ing their beds at night. Wa thank VOL
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-11
GIRLS TO MEET IN
TRIANGULAR DEBATE
Tulsa, Oklahoma City and
Muskogee Teams to Discuss
Military Training.

The success of the boys triangular
debate held recently between TUlso.
Muskogee and oklahoma City gave n
new impetus to the debating work in
the schools and the girl clubs Of these
same cities have determined to stage
"a similar debate April 13.
The question for discussion is RE
solved: That Military Training Should
BE Held in Secondary Schools" This
is "A question full OF interest and alive
in every respect
The girls from Tulsa have had
many debates, but the work of the
group is not generally known. The
girls in oklahoma CITY are reported
as confident of a victory over both
teams. The local girls nave been
working hard on the question and
know their subject thoroly. The girls
on the Tulsa team are: affirmative,
Ester Hunt, Hazel Bell and Amorgln
Rankin; negative, Matte Hankins,
Jean Lobaugh and Vera Wilnour
The negative team from Tulsa will
go to Muskogee, while the oklahoma
City team will meet the local team
here. The debate will be held in the
high school auditorium Friday night.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-11
TAMPICO OIL CONDITIONS
"MEXICANLY NORMAL" SAYS
Witness In sharp Suit TcstifiCs Raids
Arc Frequent and Murders
Not Uncommon.

W. A. Kinslow a witness in the
Sharp suit for S4,000,000 worth Of oil
property in Mexico which Is now on
trial in superior court. coined a new
phrase while on the witness stand yes
terday.
He was being examined about con-
dtions in the Tampico oil district
where the land involved is located.
Ninslow had been employed by the
Texas Company, the defendant in this
suit, as one of the supervisors.
"What are the conditions in that
part of Mexico now" asked one OF
the lawyers.
"Normal-that is, Mexicanly nor
NAL" the witness replied.
Kinslow said that bandit raids are
common in the oil fields. The Carran-
zistas Just come and take what they
want, he declared, killing the oil
workers and their families If neces-
sary.
There is little prospect of this suit
which has now been on trial more
than three weeks being finished by
the end of this week. II will probably
run over into n good part of next,
making 1t the longest civil case ever
tried in a local court.