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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-10-18
ONCE FERTILE: NOW \ DESERT.
Region East of IpreS Transformed
into DeSOlate Waste.

\ prosperous farming country be-
fore the war. the region east Of Ipres
is now desolate waste Of large and
deep shell craters. 1t has been the
scene of much bitter and sanguinary
fighting and the artillery fire has
done it's work.
Few sectors of the western front
have been laid waste as has this one.
Farm buildings and villages have
been swept away by the shells. On
ly a few pieces of wall mark where
buildings once stood. Grass and
other green things have disappeared
in the turning up of the earth by the
innumerable exploding shells.
Like the Somme.
From Ypres out across the West
hoek bridge and over the site of
what once was Zonnebeke from which
the Germans were pushed recently,
the scene of demolition recalls the
days of the battle of the Somme. The
unprecedented havoc wrought on the
Somme front hardly surpassed that
which exists along the Ypres front.
More striking than all the rest
were the scenes of death on every
hand. Germans lay in great num-
bers over this ground which had not
yet been cleared. At many places
groups of Germans had been killed
as they fought together and they
rested as they fell. Shell holes at
some places were choked with bodies.
The village of Zonnebeke is only
a memory. Some shattered walls re-
main of the big church and in very
few places there are marks of other
public buildings, but the village as
whole has disappeared. The railway
station, of the Ypres-Roulers line,
where for days the British and Ger
mans battled fiercely at close quar-
ters, is gone and there remains only
small concrete redoubt, about which
the Germans made their last stand.
No Longer Railway.
The Ypres-Roulers Railway, which
for so long was under British gunfire
and is now being hammered by the
Germans, is nothing but a broken
mound of earth. The rails have been
twisted into knots and hurled here
and there.
All the highways here and on 9TH
er parts Of the battlefield have been
damaged severely. They are pitted
here and there with shell holes. A
thousand yards in front of Zonnebeke
was Broodseinde ridge and the vii
lage with it's famous cross roads,
where many Germans were killed re-
Gently by the British artillery fire.
The British line is over the crest of
this ridge on the eastern side. Brood
seinde has gone the same way as
Zonnebeke, Gravenstafel, Passchen-
daele and many other hamlets..
Smashed by Shells.
The German redoubts and pill box
es in the Zonnebeke region mostly
had been smashed by shell fire, al
though many of them put up stout
resistance. There was one great con-
crete and steel redoubt which had
withstood the terrific fire to which
it had been subjected. It's defenders
had been driven out by the infantry
in a pitched battle. The redoubt
was eighty yards long and about for
ty yards wide. The walls, which were
of concrete reinforced with steel rails
were about five feet thick. The roof
was made of sheet steel. The build
ing contained six large rooms which
would hold several hundred men. The
whole country hereabout was covered
with similarly built defenses of va
ryine Sizes
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-10-18
Denmark DOingS.

Denmark, Oct. 13.-Mrs. St. Clair
Guess and son are visiting Mrs. Ter
riott in Sumter.
Mrs. T. Stokes, of Orangeburg,
spent this week here with Mrs. w. l..
Riley.
w. D. Mayfield and w. l.. Riley at
tended the marriage of the latter's
brother, j. 4. Riley, in Chester this
week.
MIR. and Mrs. Charlie Milhous, of
Union, spent several days recently
with his mother, Mrs. Hattie Milhous.
Mrs. J. r. Minor and daughter are
visiting relatives in Atlanta.
Nrs. Walter Latta, of Orangeburg,
spent a short willie here the past
week.
Miss Mary Collson. Of Virginia, is
the guest Of Miss Ruth Guess.
DR.. Walter Gillian, from camp
Jackson, Columbia, spent sunday
with his parents here.
G. l.. Toole, of Aiken, was among
the visitors here the past week.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-10-18
Branchville BrevitieS.

Branchville, Oct. 13.-Miss Ruth
Byrd is visiting relatives in Augusta,
Ga.
Mrs. Mamie Dukes is spending
some time with relatives in Charles
ton.
Mrs. Sue Johnson, of Fort Motto,
is visiting her mother, Mrs. Charles
Bruce.
MIR. and Mrs. H. Weiss are visiting
relatives in Ehrhardt.
Mrs. E. F. Cabell has returned
home after spending some time with
friends in Martinsville, Va.
Mrs. Leroy Peters, of Ehrhardt,
visited relatives here last week.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-10-18

Elizabeth kirkland and Cleo Kearse,
Of Carlisle school, spent the past
weekend at home.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Neeley, Mr.. G..
NJ. Neeley, Mrs. Eugene NIilhous and
little daughter Adelaide, and Miss
Ruth Shuler spent last Sunday in
Denmark with Mr.. Edward Neeley
and family Their mother returned
with them and will spend her time
with here for several weeks.
Mr.. S. E. Neeley went to Charlotte
last Monday on business.
Miss Evelyn kirkland, of Colston,
is visiting Mrs. J. H. Kirkland.
Miss Forest, of Virginia, is visit
ing her cousin, Mrs. ]. W..Smith.
Rev. A. Sassard filled his appoint
ment at Mizpah last Sunday for the
first time since August. BOAGUS.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-10-18
Miss Laura &. Woo Enters.

Aiken, Oct. 13.-Cards are out
from Mr.. and Mrs. Woo S. Hong an
nouncing the birth of a baby girl.
The child is the first OF the Chinese
race to be born in Aiken county. The
little one has been named Laura {.
Woo. Mr.. Hong is & naturalized
American citizen and a member OF
the Presbyterian church, though he
is not a member Of that church in
Aiken as yet. The little girls was
born Wednesday.
Woo S. Hong is connected with
a laundry establishment here and
speaks excellent English. His wife
is a native of China and is one of
the very few Chinese women in the
State.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-10-18
Isutori I>ri:!%, BI.l.et.

8uford Rcidee, October 16.-Miss
Sarah Naela.< spent last week very
pleasantly il AlleGdGle.
.tmong the visitors at Mr.. ). 3.
kearse's last Weekend we're: Mr.. R.
L. Ntarse and family, Mr. Henry
Kearso and Miss Clara cNillan, Of
Damberg. and Miss Lena kearse and
little niece GLADYS Brabham, of Olar.
Mr.. Fletcher kirkland and Misses
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-10-18

Say loot to the Germans and it is
no sooner said than done.
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-03

position TO their further progress with
another OF those two sackers to left
field. That ended the afternoons work
FOR Enright. and Adams was called
upon TO TAX. UP the burden Onslow
Was unable to hit and Mcconnell threw
him out at first. retiring the side.
The final run scored by the Grays
was registered in the last session
Onslow got ii life on Mooerss error
and raced home when Tutwiler pound
ed out his double.
Richmond found 1t impossible to
touch Schultz's offering during the
first three frames. but. in the fourth.
succe eded in landing for couple of
their binsles and each OF their runs
Mcconnell began the rally with sin
gle TO left, and Wild Conroy delivered
himself of bingle to right adva nc
ing Mac. Clemens then drew pass
and the sacks were filled Bankston
pounded one at Rehg, which he failed
TO hold, and Mcconnell came home
while the others weie advancing.
Distell drove "A ny to Onslow and Con-
roy succeeded in making the plate
with the locals final tally.
second Game Nifty Battle.
Indications of rather nifty battle
were given in the first inning Of the
second game and later were fulfilled
in every respect. Neither club was
Providence players flying out and all
Of the locals being tossed out at first
by the opposing battery.
The Grays started things in the Sec
ond frame, though. when OnSlow OPEN
ed with a clout 10 right field. Tut
wier followed with a hit to center
and Onslow made second. Thomas then
hunted one down the first-base line
and Disteil fielded II. He made A bad
peg to Mooers on first. however. and
Onslow rolnped home before the ball
returned. Tutwiier making third and
Thomas second. Cooney hit one at
Distell, who threw TO kochler. catch
ing Tutwiler at the plate. Then it
was that Cooney attempted to force
Thomas off second and was tagged out
by MooerS.
It was during the fourth and fifth
most of their tallies. Onslow was pass
ed in the fourth and Tutwiler follow
ed him with a hard drive to right
field. ScheneberE allowed the ball to
get through him and Onslow made the
plate ere il was returned, TutWiler
bringing up on third. Thomas flew out
TO Clemens. but Cooney delivered
binsle and Tutwiler scored.
RehG was given transportation in
tho next StanZa. Powell then banged
one to Chappelle. The pitcher threw
to second to double Rehg, but the ball
sailed far above Moderss head into
center field and Rehg made third. Kane
walloped out double to right field
and Rehg scored, while Powell made
the three quarter station. Powell
barely slowed down at third and con-
tinued home, Mooers relaying the
throw to the plate. 1t came low to
Koehler. and he allowed it to get
through him, Powell registering the
final Providence run.
Richmond secured a one-run lead In
the second frame. but could not main
tain the advantage. Bankston had
popped out TO, Thomas before Disteil
CONTINUED on Third Page,)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-03
PLAY TO AID RED CROSS
PATRIOTIC GOLF TOURNEY
AT COUNTRY CLUB STARTED
Five SiHteens In Qualifying Round
Contribute About SIO0-Piuy Con-
tinues Two Weeks.

The qualifying round in the patri-
otto Solf tournament. arranged by the
solf committee of the Country Club
OF Virginia for the benefit of the
American Red Cross, was played over
the club links yesterday afternoon.
five siXteens qualifying for the match
play rounds.
II is estimated that the eighty play
ers contributed in the neiGhborhOod
of 500 To the Red Cross fund as a
result of the play yesterday. each Of
penny stroke. This plan is being
followed throughout the nation and
the fuels for relief work is said TO
growing remarkably as IA result.
The tournament will be continued
through the next two weeks. the first
round of match play being completed
by Wednesday and the second round
by Saturday, under the rules of the
committee. Players have been advised
to arrange with their opponents AS
early as possible in regard to playing
off their matches.
n. L. Hawse and T.. p. Hotchkiss
.Ir., tied yesterday for the low gross
score and will play off during the next
few days.
The draw for the first round at
match play is AS follows:
First sixteen.
II. $. Jones vs.. +. j. T.. Mackcy:
X X. King v" l. ID. HotchkiSs. Jr.
William n. Palmer Jr. ". NJ v. Lang.
horne.
i. f rec Ne In IF vs. rs g. Genrse Hanson
4. l.. Hawse Us. Rives Fleming,
! Mlia 81 f p Wool 1 "a Alfrsd = ir Wood
Second sixteen.
T. 7. Organ w. r TrgE.
Thomas II. Scales ~. J. q. Nelson.
Joseph G. Taylor rs. Pope Seals
Palmer Claiborne ". t.. r. Harrison.
Douglas Call Jean = Jones.
Gessntr Harrison W. Granville Gray.
l.. Mex. Judkins Us. II. r. Chamberlain.
Third sixteen.
G. Gray ~. r. II. Gay.
Levin Joyncs vs. W. l. barnes
n. Y. Jewish ". l. l.. Arlington
u. Augustine VS. ~. r. Powers.
II. W. Hazard ~. Sanford Fleming.
w C"ndit vs.. +. ST. George Cooke.
George Bdgood vs. !, \. C.. Hogan
r c. Walden vs.. II. s. Miller.
John b. Young ". Il. w. Henderson
rhoras n. McAdAms ~. r. 4. Palmer.
William smith ". John +. I.cary.
r.. &. Workman vs Palmer Leigh
Alexander ~. Sands Mckee Dunn
r. M"Cue ~. George Warren.
w. l.. Jcnrics. .!r.. v. NJ. Call!
ruth sixteen.
u. L.. Stapl" ". f.. W. Corey
Ei'zhrgh i.anerty Us Lewis 9. Williams.
X. +. Saul W Wiliiani e. Bell.
.. !. Sands 4. :. Buiord Jr.
\. l.. Adnmsor G. W Cruner
Stewart Cooke X. n. Rroaddus
r. II. Tslley vs. George i. Whcian.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-03
TENNIS PLAYERS STAGE
RED CROSS TOURNAMENT
All Members OF Country Club Eligible
Tor Matches That Begin June IL
Use Receipts for Relief Work

Tennis followers at the Country Club
OF virginia have perfected plans for
the staging OF u patriotic tennis tour
nament, somewhat after the order OF
the patriotic golf tournament which
was begun yesterday. and last night
announced their scheme for conduct
ing the matches. All members of ths
club including junior MEMBERS are
euslble, and the first matches are to
be played on June II.
AS Is the case with practically all OF
the patriotic tournaments now being
played throughout the nation. the re-
ceipts viii be turned over TO the
American Red Cross, and IL is believed
that a handsome sum will be realized.
No prizes are to be given the winners,
but their names are to be engraved on
the trophies now held at the club.
Considerable interest is being mani
tested in the tournament by members
of the club. and ii is thought that
more than Il hundred will take part.
Each entrant will contribute 80 cents
toward the Red Cross fund The
events will consist of singles for men
and for women
Invitations to all club members have
been sent out by the tennis committee,
and those who expect TO take part In
the play have been asked 10 notify the
committee not later than June 9. Only
one day is TO he given for each round
in both the mems and women's events
ana those not ready for play when
called will be defaulted II is ex-
pected that the finals Will be reached
on Saturday. June Is. y
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-03
GOLF TOURNEY ENDS
Joseph &. Taylor Presents PntrioticaIIy
Engraved Trophies to Winners.
Mrs. Jean +. Jones Wins.

Play in the women's spring golf
tournament at the Country Club OF
Virginia came 10 close Yesterday af-
ternoon with the play OFF of the con-
ISOLATION match, Mrs. Jean +. Jones de-
fcating Mrs A. l.. Hawse. / up.
During the late afternoon and fol-
lowing the conclusion of the qualify
ing round in the mems tourney, the
winners were presented with their
trophies by Joseph G. Taylor. Mrs. G.
b. Wall. winner in the first flight was
awarded the Woodrow Wilson trophy
engraved with the President name
Second prize. the Liberty bond trophy.
was won by Mrs. II. Il. Saul.
ln~thc second flight. Mrs. j. &. Swart-
won't won the Joffre trophy while
Miss Mary HaweS was the winner OF
the second prize. the Balfour trophy
Mrs. Jean Jones was the winner OF the
consolation prize, the Lloyd George
trophy, as we'll as the low qualifying
score prize.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-03
HERMITAGE CLUB OPENS
GOLF COURSE SATURDAY
Players Will BE Permitted Use OF
Permanent Links When New
Home Is Opened.
GOLF INSTRUCTOR IS SECURED
George J. Bouse to Teach Members
Finer Points OF Game-Tennis
Enthusiasts Already Playing on
Fine Courts.

An event Of much interest 70 local
sport lovers is the opening this week
Of the Hermitage Country Club. Not
withstanding that notice to members
sets June . As opening day. the throng
of visitors daily at the place has al
ready given it the appearance Of ac-
tive club life.
The lure OF fine weather during tho
past week has been too strong for the
tennis contingent. many OF whom have
found themselves unable to resist test
Saturday will see the golfers trans
fcrrcd from the temporary course to
the permanent links, for the first tire
using the inspiring getaway imme-
diately in front of the clubhouse.
Visitors to the grounds during the
last few days have expressed amaze
ment at the remarkable development
Of the property since II was taken
over by the club last fall. A particu-
larry agreeable impression is made by
the coy clubhouse with its deep brick
porches and sun parlors.
y homelike and hosptable air per-
vades the place. and not the least
among its attractions. is the quiet
charm which II derives from the grove
OF splendid trees which surrounds It,
Two 1ourishing orchards are attract-
ing the coveting eyes of members who
have eXacted from the management the
promise that no barbed- cntangle-
ments will he used TO deprive them Of
their rightful heritage
The managers of the club early
recognized the superb possibilities OF
the property. and, being unwilling from
the beginning to risk the slightest
misuse Of any part of it's fine acreage,
considered 1t wise to employ the Lead
ing golf architect of this country, A.
W. TtliinGhast. to lay out the links.
He was so impressed with the ex-
cellence OF the property for golf con-
struction of the highest character that
ciate Peter Lees. a widely recognized
authority on soil conditions and turf.
Under the plans and directions of these
two experts, the course has been de-
Eeloped by the clubs golf committe, =,
and the intelligence and energy with
which the work has been prosecuted
| VIII long be a source of pride to club
| III cmbers
AS golf instructor. the club feels II.
self especially fortunate in securing
! the services OF George j. Bouse q
! player OF rank and teacher of wide ex-
perience. Bouse already has reached
the city, and. within the next few days,
Will open shop at the club.
In addition to golf and tennis. the
management has under consideration
the establishment of many additional
sports. in order that there may be
used TO the fullest extent the clubs
splendid facilities for recreation
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-03
EANES MAKES BEST SCORE
AT WEST END CLUB TRAPS
Big Lao" and Lone Jack Push Lender
oIo"e Tor First Honors-Poiuts
Won on Cups.

". H. Eanes was high gun al the
west End traps Saturday afternoon
one target ahead of Big Loo and Lone
JACK, who made him $50 some" to beat
them out He was only one down,
coming into the last frame. while both
OF them We're three down Lone Jack
PACED me last half without a skip.
while Big Loo skipped one. u. NJ [.
Anderson also lost three in the home
stretch, which gave him third honors.
. FONTS on the Buchanan. Lumsden,
loving cups were won by Eanes and
Sheppard.
The Hercules long run trophy was
won by j. r. Sheppard. with twenty
eight straight.
The Du Pont Powder Co.'S trophy
was won by a. Z. Young.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-03
RIDES CORK|NC RACE
KING CORN WINS KENTUCKY
HANDICAP WITH GARNER UP
Entered ut Long Odds. He AnncNcs Re-
ncwRI OF Classic by Ncck-CudScI
and Roamcr Finish Next.
Try Associated Press.l
LOUISVILLE. KY, June 1.-The four

LOUISVILLE. KY, June 1.-The four
year old Transva,l-E, Ethel Simpson colt
King Gorn. owned by 4. l.. Baker &
Co, OF Lexington, Ky, under Il master
full ride by Jockey Mack Garner and
favored by a light impost Of los pounds
won the fifth renewal of the Kentucky
Handicap at Douglas Park here to-
day by neck from John w. Schorrs
three ycar-old Eroomstick colt. cudgcl
before one OF the largest crowds that
ever witnessed the running of the
stake.
ler's Roamer. which made his third try
for the event. Boots. Coupled in the
betting with Ed Crump as the A *.
Macombcr entry. finished fourth. beaten
for the show money by two lengths
old Rosebud. the a-to-5 favorite and
Opportunity finished in the ruck. after
setting a terrific pace for half a mile.
The time of 2:04 Is for the mile and
Il quarter was remarkable considering
the condition of the track, which was
lumpy and slow.
King Corn had to he hard ridden to
win. cudGcl. but for losing ground by
going wide might have won. They ran
neck and neck from the head OF the
stretch.
King CORN had to be hard ridden to
starter after his stable mate PIT. Jr
had met with an accident, preventing
him from being sent to the post. He
was practically neglected in the bet
ting. 81 pari-mutuel ticket on him
paying $3.50 TO win. S2l.l0 for place
and s7.5" for show.
CudScIs chances also were not
highly thought of, Il s. place ticket pay
ing Slt.2o and show ticket $3.50
Roamer went to the post third choice
in the betting, show ticekt on him
paying $3.50.
The stake was worth $1,000 net to
the winner. Sl,50n to second $500 to
third, while the fourth horse saved his
fees.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-03
Random Musings of Sports
BY MONTY.

You may announce for the Rich
mond Exhibition Company that there
will be several new players on the loca
team within week" said an ofiicia !
Of the corporation last night in dis
cussinG the plans made for giving
Manager otto knabe facilities with
which to Climb in the standing column
No announcement has been made as
TO the names of the men TO be secured
but it generally is believed that one
or more of them will be obtained from
the PhillieS.
While the local management is reti-
cent concerning the changes to be
made il is believed that the outtield
and catching STATS will remain as they
now are. 1t is thought probable that
a couple of inhelders will he secured
and that at least two pitchers will be
obtained. This will mean the release
Of as many players as are signed. as
the club roster already is overcrowded
Bill Reynolds has been indefinitely
suspended by President Barrow for his
run-in with Umpire Mullen on Friday
and may be out of the game for some
time. The big catcher is alleged to
have twitched the nose of the arbiter
while discussing. in the clubhouse the
after the first ball had been thrown
Friday.
Reynolds. the player should have
known better than to get himself into
trouble in such manner. although
one is inclined to the view that either
Mullen or Blackburne is due almost
anything OF a similar nature
The work of the umpireS here during
the Providence series. would be con-
sidered ridiculously funny were it not
for the fact that their decisions have
been rather costly to both teams.
Hack Ethel did not put i'm an appear
ance at Boulevard Field yesterday af-
ternoon for the very good reason that
he is sick in bed at home He is said
to have caught severe cold and to
have sustained a severe wound on his
foot when spiked on Thursday His
split finger also continues TO give him
trouble.
" Carmichae reported to Manager
Knabc yesterday and spent some time
during the afternoon warming up. He
appears to be in dandy shape, and
probably VIII see service during the
approaching week.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-03
SUPERBAs ARE v|CT0Rs
DOYlE'S SINGLE IN NINTH
DEFEATS CUBS BY ONE RUN
Larry Delivers healthy Clout After
Two Arc DOwn-Ench Club
lAeN Two Hitchcrs.

CHICAGO, June ..-Larry Doyle
single in the ninth inning gave Chicago
a i-to-3 victory over Brooklyn to-day.
rrendergast had singled and gone to
second when Wolter walked Doyle
singled after two were out The WIS.,
itors punched hits and took the lead
from the locals in the seventh inning.
but tlack, :, pinch hitter. tied the count
When Ee singled. went To second on
Aeide; ; walk and scored on VOTERS
doubl. The score:
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-03
Totals....27 - l" Totals3i 2.
.kuli..I (nr Ring In SlNih.

E"si"n ::................2 o.
SUMMARY: Error-k"pf. Twu-base hits
kometchy. Smith. Sacrifice hits-Tragcsser
Wilhoit. Doubl" rlays-kopf TO Shean to
chase: Shcau To Chase; Groh, Shean to
Chase, Struck Oui-by Ring. =: by Nehf ::
by Filler. l. Bases ballS-of Ring s.
on Nehf. !; OF Filler. |. Empires. kiem
al Sf..lI
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-03
GIANTS EASILY BEAT CARDS

ST. LOUIS. June Benton held st.
Louis 10 three hits. while his team
mates hit Doak hard and timely to-
day. New York winning, TO l.
Fletcher. with a home run in the sixth
drove in Zimmerman, who had doubled
and Robertson hit a homer in the
eighth. The score: