davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-11-15
AIiddling

him as bookkeeper until January l,
1915. He is a brother-in-law to the
defendant. He said Spann gave him
check on January 27, 1915, for an
amount around $400 and he cashed
it himself and kept the amount. An
other check was given Mrs. Blume
for $3.50, both amounts being due
them on salaries. He borrowed the
$3.50 from Mrs. Blume the same day
she received it. The check was cash
ed. Mr.. Simmons said he did not re-
member a government service man
visiting him in May, 1915. All he re-
membered was that he got a check
and had it cashed.
The defendant, Mr.. Spann, took
the stand and said that hei was Sc
years old and was reared in Lexing-
ton county. Had lived at Bamberg
for 20 years, engaging in the farming
and mercantile business. He borrow
ed from banks and gave mortgages
to cover the loans. At the close OF
1914 a petition in bankruptcy was
filed. In December :ne Free Com
pany had helped him out and he ow-
ed them from $3.50 to $500. Had
done business with H. c. Folk and
had owed money to Mrs. Blume and
others. Borrowed $4,000 from Mr..
Smoak and had given him a mort
gage bearing per cent. interest.
The paper was prepared by w. E.
Free and was turned over to SmOak.
Free had been his attorney for ten
years. The defendant claimed that
he had held the check for several
days and then deposited it in the
bank to his credit. He did not in
struct anyone to credit the check to
N! P. Smoak's account. The defen-
dant admitted issuing the checks ag-
gregating $4,000, but contended that
he owed the money to whom the
checks were made payable. He said
the check for $1,000 to Mayfield and
Free were attorneys fees; the check
to H. C. Folk for $500 was for stuff;
the $3.50 check to F. w. Free & Co.
was for goods; the check for $4OO to
O. A. Simmons was for salary, as was
the check for $3.50 to Mrs. Blume.
A check to Joe Spann, a son, was for
goods and another check to w. E.
Spann, brother, was to cover loan.
Mr.. Spann said the payments. were
genuine. On cross examination the
defendant said he needed the $4,000
when he borrowed it as he was being
pressed by creditors. He could not
recollect much about his finances.
The seven checks mentioned in the
preceding paragraphs were the seven
checks which disappeared from the
clerks office at Bamberg during the
last week or two.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-11-15

The following is from the Colum-
bia State of Tuesday:
j. A. Spann, of Bamberg, was
found guilty on two counts in the
federal court yesterday. He was
charged with making false statements
to the government in bankruptcy pro-
ceedings and was tried on seven
counts The jury deliberated nearly
three hours before they arrived at
verdict. 1t is said that the jury stood
II to 1 for a conviction on the seven
counts in the indictment. Just be-
fore the court adjourned yesterday
Judge Smith called up the defendant
for sentence. Attorney 5. G. May
field made an earnest plea for his
client. He spoke about the excellent
character of the defendant, and his
standing in his community. That
Mr.. Spann was a man who could get
anything friend had, and he was
the kind Of man to do all he could
for his friends. His appearance in
dicates that he is good natured and
friendly man, and his friends and all
who know him feel that he is vic
tim of error and that mis- actions were
not criminal. The prosecuting attor-
neys, F. H. Weston and Waites War
ing, urged the judge to impose SEN
tence that would be an example for
others who would commit what they
declared to be perjury. A fine is
nothing to a man of means, they
said, and they argued for an impris-
onment.
Judge Smith said Mr.. Spann had
made a splendid impression upon him
at the first hearing, but the evidence
that was introduced at the trial had
shocked him. He listened to argu-
ments and pleas from both sides and
finally announced that he would pro-
nounce sentence this morning.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-11-15
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Notice-Choice lot, of farm land
for sale. Call on ]. T.. O'NEAL..
Real Estate Agent, Bamberg, s. C.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-25
Draft Bill Must
Become a Law to
Save Farm Labor
From The Tribune Bureau

Washington, April 24.-"The passage
of the pending selective draft legisla-
tion is an indispensable factor in the
Administration food programme. Un-
less the Presidents conscription bill
becomes law, the country will face a
farm labor shortage which will make
the harvesting OF crops a matter Of su-
preme difficulty"
This was the statement to-day of q
high official of the Department of Agri-
culture, who has recently returned TO
Washington after an extensive survey
OF crop conditions in the West.
According TO this official, throughout
the great farming regions of the West
and the South the farm boys are sup
plying the greater proportion of daily
enlistments TO both army and navy.
This is aggravating the labor situation
in the great food producing areas, and
without commensurate advantage to
the army or navy, for, according to the
opinion of military authorities, the
farm boy does not make nearly as good
a soldier as the city boy until he has
been a long time in the field.
As soon as the selective draft pro-
posal becomes law tho Administration
will Immediately issue orders TO stop
recruiting of farm boys, it can DC said
on excellent authority. This will be
the first step taken to solve the farm
labor situation, its urgency beings so
great &en now that officials OF the
Department Of Agriculture are grow
ing impatient at the delay in Congress
in the passage of the military legis-
lstion.
The next step in the Administration
programme TO conserve the supply of
farm labor will probably be the en-
listment into the army as commits
stoned reserve officers OF the / 300
county agricultural agents in the
United States. With their dual sgri-
cultural and military function, they
will report the labor situation TO Wash
ington, and at the same time cooperate
With the Department Of Labor in NOV
ing the labor supply from place to
place.
Il is further likely that the county
agents will serve as recruiting officers
to organize an army Of soldier-fsrmers
recruited under the draft and subject
10 military regulations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-25
British Mission
Thinks War Will
Last Two Years
Avoids Peace Talk and Politics
and Sticks to Immediate
Problems
BY STEVENSON II. EVANS

Washington, April 24.-Post-bellum
problems have not yet been mentioned
in conversations between members OF
the British mission and representatives
of the American government.
What has passed between President
Wilson and Mr.. Balfour directly and
privately is not known. There is, how
ever. high British and high american
authority for the statement that as
yet there have beeg no words concern
ing the future peace of the world. The
immediate probler, is so vast and so
complex as to engage the exclusive at
tention of all.
If the Americans have learned any
thing in the last few days it is that
no ground exists for the hope Of a
quick end OF the war. There is no
doubt in the minds Of any Of the visit
ors about how the war is going to end.
Englishmen have a serene conviction
of ultimate German defeat But they
have a clear understanding Of the task
ahead.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-25
Germany Urged to
Adopt Peace Plan

London, April PA dispatcl to the
Exchange Telegraph from Amsterdam
says;
"The Berlin Vorwaerts' to-day pub
fishes an article urging the German
Government 10 declare before the whole
world that peace must be reached with
ont the sacrifice Of territory by any
belligerent or the payment Of any war
indemnity.
"Thc 'Vorwaerts' adds that Germany
must Immediately bind herself 10 this
nroqramme. An agreement with the
enemy. il continues, will not be reached
Immediately, but the negotiations
would be bound TO bring about an
agreement later. The 'Vorwaerts' con-
ciudes by saying it believes the En-
tonic governments will soon show an
increasing desire for peace"
Georg Bernhard, editor Of the Berlin
"Vossische Zeitung" and member OF
the inner councils Of the Radical party.
declares that the future Of Germany
will be gravely compromised IL the
country is compelled to bear the burden
of war debt of $30,oOO,OOO, 600. The
Berlin editor insists that the occupied
territories in the east and west must
under no conditions be surrendered
without an attempt to negotiate an in
demnity.
"My opinion is that peace is nearer
than many think" the Berlin "Vos-
sische Zeitung's" correspondent quotes
the Bulgarian Minister Of War as say
ing. The Russian revolution and
American Intervention he added, "hsve
brought peace nearer. America, in re-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-25
100000, ,OOOLoan
To Great Britain
Is Probable To-day

Washington, April 24.-The United
States will lend Great Britain $780,
600 900, probably tomorrow. as the
first loan to any Of the Entente gov
ernments under the s7,OOO,OOO,Ooo war
finance law.
The money will be available ou: of
the proceeds OF the $3.50 600 900 of
Treasury certificates OF indebtedness,
due June 30, and just placed with the
banks Of the country through the Fed
cral Reserve Board.
Secretary McAdoo will call for the
proceeds OF this issue tomorrow
morning. and as soon as the money IS
deposited il will be available. The
British loan will be made as soon
thereafter as the necessary formal-
ties can be completed.
There is no disposition to insist upon
technicalities which would tend TO de-
lay negotiations. The money will be
placed TO the British governments
credit speedily, probably without wait
ing for the arrival there from Londol
Of British bonds as security. The
United States probably will take some
other temporary form OF security.
Final negotiations were completed
to-day at conferences participated in
by Secretary MeAdoo. Lord Cunlife,
governor of the Bank Of England; ;
Pierre jay, of the New York Federal
Reserve Bank; Treasury Department,
Federal Reserve Board and British EN-
bassy officials. Official announcement
Of the loan is expected within twenty
four hours.
The loan is not intended to cover
Great Britain's full share Of the s3,-
600 .OO0, 900 intended for the Allies. but
is designed TO meet England's immedi-
ate and pressing financial needs.
A somewhat similar loan soon may
be made TO Italy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-25
Navy Can Find No
U-Boats Here; Sees
Danger in Mines
Believes the Germans Have
Sown Atlantic Trade
Lanes with Explosives

Washington, April 24.-Ofiicials of
the Navy Department admitted to-day
that evidence tina; a German subma
rine was operating in American wa
ters was inconclusive. This state
ment. il was said. took into consider
alton the report Of the officers Of the
destroyer Smith, who claimed that an
unknown submarine had discharged a
torpedo at the United States war ves-
eel outside New York Harbor.
Naval officials believe danger IRON.
mines is greater than from subrla-
rnes. The Germans, it is known. nave
sown mines in the Atlantic trade
routes.
1t is thought German mine-lsging
operations have been conducted by
merchant vessels plying the trade
routes under neutral flags.
United States patrols along the At
lantic coast and in the Gulf are keep
ing watch on all suspicious looking
vessels. There is a general impression
that a German sea raider. masquersd-
ing as a merchantmen. is now some
where in the Atlantic.
Denial OF reports that a German sub
marine had been captured By an Amer
lean warship. after being caught in a
net near Newport News, Va. and was
being taken to New York, was made to-
dav nv Secretary Daniels
"The statement is entirely without
any basis Of truth" the Secretary said.
1T has been current here for several
days and has been denied officially by
the naval commander Of the Norfolk
district"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-25

ality. through her war declaration
ceased to wage war against the Central
Empires"
London, April PA dispatch to the
Exchange Telegraph from Amsterdam
says:
at is announced that the German
Foreign Office invited all neutral jour
nalists now in Berlin to secret con-
ference TO hear statement Of Ger
many's war aims by Alfred thinner
mann, the Foreign Minister, and DR..
William Won Stumm. Under Secretary
for Foreign Affairs"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-25
". S. Writers Ordered
To Leave Germany

London. April 24.-The German For
cign Office has notified the American
who have remained in
Berlin that their presence in Germany
is no longer desirable, according to the
Exchange Telegraph correspondent at
The Hague. The American newspaper
men. il is added, have therefore decided
TO leave for Switzerland or Scandinavia.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-25
Petrograd Radicals
Menace u. S. Embassy
Militia Halt Outbreak Due to
Anarchists Reported
Death Here

Petrograd. Monday, April 70 (Via
tondon' April 2D.-An effort by a
small group of ultra.radicals to make make
- s,'I Innfriendly demonstration before the
American a. Embassy to-day was frus'
trsted by militiamen as the radicals
marched down the Nevsky Prospect on
their way TO the embassy -.
'h ~ Demonstration is said 70 have
Az "a the alleged killing in Amer
of ne.n an anarchist named Mooney, who
zee. ,es undeT sentence in San Francisco.
S"s c,sr6 was sent by the authorities TO
nro,ect the embassy.
The Mooney referred 10 is probably
rL.roes / Mooney, who is under sen
.Inna no@ ~ death for connection with the
SomS % explosion in San Francisco. in
July. Isie. in which several persons
we're killed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-25
Says Kaiser Will
Moderate U-Boat
War for Neutrals
Christiania Hears Spain
Has Already Been Grant
ed Concessions

Amsterdam. April 24.-ln an obscure
corner of its issue of Monday the
General Anzeiger." of Dusseldorf, pub
fishes a Berlin press dispatch to the
effect that at a reception TO foreign
journalists in Berlin "the most reas-
suring declarations" were given out
concerning the democratic character Of
the new orientation as evidenced by
the proposed legislation. In fact, it
was said, democracy is on the march "
Nothing was said about Germany's
war aims, except the general statement
that "the world will be astonished by
the moderation 0i the German peace
terms"
So far as can be learned, this infor-
nation appears in no other German
newspaper.
Christiania. April 24.-The "Norges
Handels Siofartstidende" says that as
a result Of reports by German minis
ters and consuls in neutral countries
TO the German government the latter
probably will draft new regulations
governing the ruthless submarine war
upon neutral shipping. Spain, the
Newspaper adds, already has obtained
concessions.
Copenhagen, April 24.-The National
Tidende" says it learns that the Ger
man ministers in neutral states, in
cluding Count Won Brockdorf Rantzau,
Minister to Denmark. have gone to Ber-
lin to participate in conference Of
the Bundesrat on questions connected
with Germany's submarine warfare.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-25
Spain Threatens
To Sink U-Boats
ITO Defend Life
Must Emphasize Her Rights,
Madrid Informs
Berlin

London. April %. The Spanish gov
ernment's note to Germany regard
ing Germany's submarine campaign
contains a paragraph stating that II
Germany continues in its determlna-
ton to sink all vessels in order TO de-
fend its life. Spain must take Ike
step to defend her life.
This portion OF the note says: II
the imperial German government per
sists in declaring that K adheres to
its determination in order to delen9
its life. il must not be astonished Il
Spain. for the same reason, must en-
pnasize her right to defend her own
life"
Madrid. April 24-The government
has sent another note 10 Germany OF
the submarine question, says I'll I'M I'M
parcial." The Cabinet is examining
carefully the situation created through
the attacks on Spanish ships. and hing
Alfonso is in constant conference WIN
the political leaders.
Amsterdam. April "a. A Berlin dis
match TO the Cologne Gazette says
the Spanish note has been received in
Berlin. It repeats the demands that
men and ships be spared Commenting
on the note, the dispatch says the TACT
must not be overlooked that II was
drawn by Count Romanones, who IS no
longer al tie head of the Spanish gov
ornmcnt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-25
Tanlac's Last Stronghold

The final stand of that ripe old anlac patent medi-
nc cheat is being made behind the lines OF its news
naner allies saws Samuel Hopkins Adams in next Sun
days Tribune.
With strategy based scraps Of paper wrung from
diving patients Temporarily cheered by the alcohol IN
90. ;r pe,vsnancr advertisements the Tanlac defence IS
xtberng away under the hot glare of truthful pub
licity.
An astonishing list of newspapers and advertising
men appear to be affiliated with the Ianac General
Staff Mr. Adams pays them his detailed compliments
in the next of his QUITO town series
Don't miss this tale of one OF the craftie't and let
Lo,. ~. las, If the ouack cure-als word to your
nexsdealer to-day will your Sunday tribune
with Mr. Adamss sensational story.
-The S1uaau TribnnR-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-25

The end of the war depends, as far
a the time element is concerned, on
how fast the United States can work.
General Bridges said to-day: IF we
all really get our backs into the job
we can look for a reasonably quick
finish" But to the English, two years
seems a reasonably quick finish.
President Wilson has taken pains to
avoid any expression of his personal
desires and intentions as to sending an
American army abroad, either now or
later. The British learned to-day, how
ever, indirectly and unofficiaJy, that ne
is now "unalterably opposed" TO sending
American troops abroad. The war
party in the Cabinet knows this very
we'll but does not believe that the op-
position will remain "unalterable.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-25
Abruzzi May Head
Mission to America

Rome. april -. 1t is expected that
tho Duke Of the Abruzzi. cousin OF King
Victor Emmanuel. will head an Italian
mission TO the United States.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-25

Plan 10 raise 1000 900 men for
farm army; Mayors committee
ready TO aid city farmers on
page I.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-25
Blunt.Speaking
Englishmen

The members of the British commits
sion are most outspoken, frank, blunt.
Things which they say about them
selves and the mistakes they have made
could not be more sweeping If made by
enemies. But they talk about them
selves and their problems, not those
Of America. On such subject as con-
scription the Englishmen have been eX-
tremely careful not TO offer advice. II
is not their business, they say how
America raises an army. Misquotston
of General Bridges to-day, headlines
making him appear to urge conscrlp-
tion upon Congress, brought quick re-
monstrance from the commission om'
cial newspaper representative.
The Englshmen are keenly interested
in observing the beginning OF the de-
yelopment OF the huge army which the
United States is about to raise. The
experience they have gained at the eeX-
pense of blood and treasure IS ours fof
the asking, but II is not being forced;
Mr.. Balfour will return 10 Ehgland
in three or four weeks. leaving MS stan
Of EXPERTS 70 serve if they are wanted
II is probable that he will go nome
without having broached the subject oil
an American agreement not 10 make q
Srnarate peace. Political topics Will
be avoided for the present.
"There is time only for the most
pressing and immediate problems, said
one of the Presidents official advisers
"I mean food and ships and money
Our aims for the present are common
and for a while at least we will let IT
Oo AT that"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-25

Desaiis Of stubborn fighting on
vest front, signs Of breaking
eer'nnn morale, and other VGr
Ssrs on Pcge (.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-25
Is Informed That Situation
Is Grave and Grow
ing Worse
Immediate Steps
To Send Our Surplus
Campaign Started to End
Waste Here and System
atize Distribution

Washington, April 24.-Food con-
ditions in several of the nations of the
Entente Allies have been reported TO
the American government as critical,
and President Wilson and his advisers
at to-dsy's Cabinet meeting concen-
trated their attention on what is being
done to increase the food supply OF the
United States and provide additional
ships to carry produce to Europe.
Realizing that it will take time to
make more plentiful American har-
vests. the immediate object Of the gov
ornment will be to prevent waste and
systematize the distribution and eX-
portation of foodstuffs, so that the
best possible use can be made of sup
plies already on hand.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-25
Food Problem Grave

Preliminary conferences with mem
bers Of the British commission, and
word received from American diplo-
mats and commercial attaches in the
Allied and European neutral capitals,
have convinced Administration officials
that the food problem is grave and that
the situation is constantly growing
worse.
The question of supplying food,
money and ships will play very i'm
portant part in conferences between
American officials and members of the
British and French commissions. The
members of the British commission are
able TO speak with authority on the
needs of all Of the Entente Allies, be-
cause in several respects Great Britain
has been the backer Of the other mem
bers of the alliance.
The President sketched briefly 10 his
Cabinet to-day the information already
received from Foreign Minister Bal
four Of Great Britain. Afterward II
became evident that movements already
we'll under way to better food and
shipping conditions will be speeded up.
To Push Houston's Plans
The entire weight of the Administra-
tion is to be thrown behind the recon-
mendations of Secretary Houston to
Congress to strengthen the government
machinery for controlling the food situ-
alton. The Administration desires to
be in a position to direct the flow of
surplus food TO the friendly nations
where it is most needed.
Secretary Wilson reported that plans
are we'll under way for increasing the
labor supply on the farms and on the
construction Of merchant vessels. Or
ganized labor, he said, is lending is ac-
tive cooperation.
Several of the European belligerentS
and neutrals have asked for the as
sistance Of the American government in
obtaining supplies other than food, but
the details of these requests are being
kept confidential, so the markets will
not be disturbed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-25
" E A T H f R

Fair to-day and probably tomorrow.
Continued cool. Fresh north
east and east winds.
Full Report on PAGE ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-25
Putting the
| Back Into Ii

ahead.
The Sentinel=record., 1917-04-18
Memphis, Dallas and
 Gulf.
TRAINS ARRIVE.

TRAINS ARRIVE. 9;30 a.m--Glenwood local from Mt Ida, Womble and Caddo Gap. 2 p.m.-tHot Springs Limited from Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma.
 TRAINS DEPART. 10:20 a.m.-Murfreesboro local for Mt. Ida, Amity and Shawmut. 3:26 p.m.-Texarkana Limited for Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma.
The Sentinel=record., 1917-04-18
8TOKAEE

When you want 10 slore household goods. or crate. pack or snip furniture cAll on
 MURRAY TRANSFER co. We have the only fireproof ware house in the city. Warehouse con. st-ucted with separate apartments for your furniture. A,
 Telephone r2 or sy