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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-12-13
Bamberg Cotton Market

Quotation for Wednesday, Decem'
Der ~, 200 p. m.
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1917

Watermans Ideal Fountain Pens at
Herald Book Store.
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Notice-Choice lot of farm lana
for sale. Call, on J. T. oNEAL,
Real Estate Agent, BamBerg, 8. ..
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Read the Herald. $3.50 per year.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

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The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-12-11
BILL TO PREVENT SECRET t7rAp
RACES m KENTUCKY.

II plans now On foot materialize at
the next session of the Kentucky
Legislature, the day of secret and
wholesale marriages in the North
ern> Kentucky cities will be a thing
Of the past.
Legislation is proposed by which
every person who seeks a marriage
license must give 10 days notice.
before the license can be issued the
application must be given publicity
III newspapers of general publica-
ton
1t is the intention to revise en-
tlrely the marriage laws of the
State so that the evil of secret mar
rlages can be removed.
For years Newport and Covington
have been Gretna Greens, where
marriage touts fiourished and secret
marriages easily could be arranged.
Should the proposed legislation be
enacted, it would be virtually impos-
sible to be married secretly.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-12-11
REGISTRATION OF WOMEN

The Government wishes to have a
complete census of the woman power
of the country and such a registra-
ton has been undertaken by the
Woman's Committee of the Council
of National Defense. The reason
why women should register are
because a million men
have already. been called to the col
ors and some one must take their
places. 1t is most desired to have
first the trained women of the cOun-
try, such as stenographers, sales
women, nurses, bOokkeepers, ETC.,
but there is something every one can
do, either in paid positions or in the
home. If you have any trained abil-
ity there is place you could DE
-NOW-for the benefit of your
own community. The date for the
registration of Bourbon county has
not been fully determined upon,
but the chairman is working on the
details and trying to give out the in
formation telling the purpose and
necessity for the hearty cooperation
of all the women of Paris and BOur.
bon county. Let every woman bt
thinking over her capabilities or in
what way she should like to be Civ
en- training and be prepared to come
to the place of registration when the
day is set.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-12-11
ENDORSED AT HOME.
Such Proof As This Should Convince
ANY Paris Citizen.

The public endorsement of a local
citizen is the best H.oof that can be
produced. None better, none strong
er can be had. When a man comes
forward and testifies to his fellow
citizens, addresses his friends and
DeighbOrs, you may be sure he is
thoroughly convinced or he would
not do So Telling ones experience
when it is for the public good is an
act of kindness that should be ap-
preciated. The following statement
given by a resident of Paris adds
one more to the many cases of Home
Endorsement which are being pub
lished about Doan's Kidney Pills.
Read it.
H. C. Hutchcraft, Ills Main St.,
Paris, says: Il have used Doan's
Kidney Pills off and on for a great
many years, and with good results.
Whenever 1 have suffered from
weakness or lamenesS across my
back, l have always found Doan's
Kidney Pills, procured from the Ar
derry Drug Store Co., never fail to
relieve me of the complaint"
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same
that Mr.. Hutchcraft had. Foster
Milburn Co., Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
(adv)
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-12-11
BITS PENSIONS GRANTED TO
OLD CONFEDERATES.

In his report on the Department
of Confederate Pensions, State In
spector and Examiner Nat B. Sewell
says that but for the fact that as
soldier Col w. ]. Stone, pension
examiner, was familiar with army
regulations, and as a former member
of Congress with pension matters, it
would have been next to impossible
to have organized the department
and carried out the provisions of the
Confederate Pension act. Since the
creation of the department in 1912,
5,193 applications for pensions have
been filed with the department. Or
the number SITS have been grant
ed, 972 rejected and 448 pending
for further proof. The State has
paid out in Confederate pensions
since August 5. 1913, $1,8O5,O75.14.
The expenses of the department since
it's creation amount to s24,979.9S,
making a total of $3.50, O55.9S
paid out by the department.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-12-11
CATARRH CANNOT BE CURED

With local applications, as they
cannot reach the seat of the dis
ease. Catarrh is local disease,
greatly influenced by constitutional
conditions, and in order to cure it
you must take an internal remedy.
Halls Catarrh Medicine is taken
internally and acts through the
blood on the mucous surfaces of the
system. Halls Catarrh Medicine
was prescribed by one of the best
physicians in this country for years.
1t is composed of some of the best
tonics known, combined with some
Of the best blood purifiers. The
perfect combination of the ingre-
dients in Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine is what produces such wonder
full results in catarrhal conditions.
Send for testimonials free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO.,
Props, Toledo, o.
All Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills for constipa-
ton. (adv-dec)
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-12-11
STOMACH TROUBLE AND CON-
STIPATION.

Those who are afflicted with
stomach trouble and constipation
should read the following: Il have
never found anything so good for
stomach trouble and constipation as
Chamberlain's Tablets. 1 have used
them off and on now FOR the past
two years. They not only regulate
the action of the bowels but stimu-
late the liver and keep ones body
in a healthy condition" writes
Mrs. Benjamin Hooper, Auburn,
n. Y.
(adv-dec)
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-12-11
TAKES NEW POSITION.

Mr.. Chester Brown, former assist
ant agent of the l.. & N. at Berry
during the illness of Agent 0. S.
Landerman, and who has been en-
p]oyed in the railroad division office
at Paris for several months, has been
transferred to Torrent, on the Lex
ington & Eastern Division. He Will
be permanent agent at that place,
and will have associated with him
three assistants, one operator, one
bill clerk and one checking opera
tor.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-12-11
EXPENDITURES WILL BE BE-
LOW ESTIMATES.

A feeling of relief was experience
ed throughout the country at the
statement of Secretary of the Treas
ury McAadoo in Baltimore before
the Investment Bankers Association
that the expenditures of some of the
departments of Government were
less than that the estimates submit
ted in July last, and that the task
Of providing for the expenses Of the
Government for the fiscal year is not
regarded by the Treasury Depart
ment as one which will in any way
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-12-11
strain the capacity of the resources
Of the United States.

strain the capacity of the resources
of the United States.
The Secretary said in part:
Vague and unfounded apprehen-
sions seem to exist in the public
mind as to the extent of the finan
cial requirements of the United
States during the current fiscal
year. 1t may be helpful to the coun
try to know that these requirements
have been greatly exaggerated, and
that in the judgment of the Secre-
tary of the Treasury there is no
reason whatever for apprehension
on this score. This opinion is bas-
ed upon the latest estimates of our
financial needs.
THE splendid success of the Sec
ond Liberty Loan shows that the
people are fully determined to sup
port the war and are prepared to
make such sacrifices of luxuries,
pleasures, comforts, ana convenien-
ces as may be necessary"
The Secretary explained that his
optimistic statement was based upon
actual figures.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-12-11
A GARLAND HEATER IS JUST
THE TRICK.

Why worry about what to buy
for a Christmas gift. You need a
gas heater any way. Buy one for
mothers Christmas gift The whole
family will enjoy and get the bene-
fit of it, too. When 1t comes TO
heaters, a Garland settles the arsu-
ment. We have a large stock of all
sizes.
PARIS GAS & ELECTRIC co.
(x) incorporated
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-12-11
HOW TO PREVENT GROUP.

In a child that is subject to at
tacks of Group, the first indication
IF the disease is hoarseness. Give
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as
soon as the child becomes hoarse
and the attack may be warded OIL
and all danger and anxiety avoided.
(adv-dec)
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-01
PLAN 16-OUNCE LOAF
Bread With Official U. 9. Stamp to
Sell For Six Cents

oTcau win Otticial y. .. Stamp to
Sell For Six Cents.
standard siXtcen-ounce loaf of
bread, to retail for six cents, planned
by the food administration.
The bread will be known as the az III.
erty Loaf or by some similar name.
1t will be sold for cash over the coun-
tiers or by bakers who deliver by
wagon routes to families. Experiments
with the pound loaf are now being con.
Quoted In two big Washington bak.
erries, which have placed their facili.
ties at the disposal of the food admin.
istration. The loaf will be all-wheat
flour.
Herbert G. Hoover the administra.
tor, has been collecting statistics In
all parts of the country concerning
the cost of baking. the cost Of -four
delivered ut small and large bakeries,
profits made by bakers, and profits
made by retail dealers, particularly
small groceries.
The result has convinced the food
administration that sixteen-oNncn
loaf OF all.wheat bread to sell for six
cents can be produced at fair profit
to bakers and dealers.
Bakers and experts Of TIL food, ad.
ministration believe the pound loaf
Is more economical than any other,
more easily handled, and will retain
Its moisture. freshness and wholesome.
ness longer than smaller loaves.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-01

Va. Theological Seminary and Col
lcge. was in the city last week, tho
guest Of Dr.. A. A. Calvin.
Mrs. George Harston, of 4O1 So.
Main St, left the city Saturday, for
Roscllc, n. j., to be at tho bedside
Of her daughter, Mrs. Hattie Woody,
who Is very sick.
Mrs. p. NJ. b. Hodge and Mrs. NJ.
Is. Page, attended the State Sunday
School and b. Y. p. U. Convention
that met at Fredericksburg, Va.
They report a grand session.
Rev. NJ. n. Elliot who has been in
the city for some time, will leave
this week for Chicago, Ill, where no
intends to make his future home.
Mr.. Peter London, an aged citi-
zen of Almagro, died last Wcines-
day. Funeral services were held
Sunday evening, conducted by Rev,
w. Harrison.
Dr, s. a. Moses, Rev. w. P. Terry
and Rov, n. 4. johnson. witnessed
the baptizing OF thee Gilneld Baptist
Church, Witt, Va, last Sunday. 1t
was the largest ba ptizing in the his
tory Of the church. At $3.50 p. NJ.
DR.. Moses preached powerful and
helpful sermon.
Dr.. S. e. Bullock has opened an
up-to-date dental pallor In the
Southern Aid Building. DR.. Bullock
is graduate Of Howard University,
Dental School. He says his aim Is
to satisfy. no this end he plans to
have tho best and most modern I'M
plcments.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-01
COAL MINERS TO ASK RAISE
Invite Operators of Central Field

Invite Operators of Central Field to
Discuss Scale on September 6.
A substantial Increase In wages for
all coal miners in the United States
will be asked.
This became known through the ex.
tension Of an invitation by the United
Nine WORKERS OF America to coal oper.
ators OF the central competitive field
to meet the unions officials here on
September 6 to discuss a Reimbursement
Of the scale. The announcement was
made by William Green, international
secretary-treasurer Of the miners.
Mr.. Green said this decision had
been reached at a conference Of inter-
national onlciHls of the union and pres.
idents Of the districts OF Illinois, Ohio.
western Pennsylvania and Indiana,
composing the central competitive
field.
The letter Of invitation to tho opcr-
ators says that recent Developments
in the coal industry have caused a
pronounced spirit of unrest among the
mine workers.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-01
BETHLEHEM TO ISSUE STOCK
$3o,ooo,ooo Issue to Pay For Extensive
Irnnrovenents

$3O,00o,o0O Issue to Pay For Extensive
improvements.
The Bethlehem Steel corporations
now financial plan was announced
in New York, tho chief feature OF
which Is that holders of old and new
common stock will have the right to
subscribe at par value to $4,000, 00G
Of s per cent cumulative preferred
stock.
These shares will be convertible into
common stock, class r, at $115 q share.
The new issue has been unRerwritten
by banking syndicate.
Government orders. Mr.. Schwat
said, entail an increase of about
$15,000,000 in the construction pro-
gram, while increased cost Of labor
and material "ca1ls for an unexpected
increase in working capital, especially
in connection with government work.
The increase of the CORPORATIONS or
der ITO an amount in excess Of $780,.
100000, as compared with $l93,50O,OO0
at the beginning Of the year." .fs also
mentioned as a factor.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-01
REPRIEVE, PENDING" INQUIRY,
PROBABLE.

Reading Attorney Lancaster's
tatement in regard to the evidence
dduccd at tho trial OF Aubrey Bar
cit and his father, Albert, for the
alleged murder Of Mr.. W. r..
Roach, farmer of Charlotte
county. the impression is formed
that the Negro lad sentenced
death Thursday may not have had
hat full protection OF the law guar
rteed under the Constitution.
Judge Hundlcy insists that after the
10Y pleaded guilty he had no option
hut to pronounce the death sentence.
Mr.. Lancaster states positively that,
having withdrawn from the case, the
10y had no counsel to represent him
and that the Negro changed his plea
without compromising what the re-
fnlt would be. The evidcpce did not
chow, states Mr.. Lancaster, that Au-
brey struck the blow which fclled
Mr.. Roach, the father completing the
foul work. The farmer had refused
80 compromise crime--the Bar
potts had stolen load Of wheat from
The Roach field-and then attempt
ell to arrest tho younger man with
ont warrant. In defending him
self, evidently, the crime was com
mitted. for which both Negroes have
been found guilty, the death SEN
tenco having been imposed upon the
younger. In view of all the circum-
stances, it will not affect the cause
OF Justice adversely if Governor
Stuart grants q stay Of execution
pending careful investigation of all
he proceedings connected with the
trial. Judge Hundley is emphatic
in his declaration that horrible
murder was committed and the guilt
acknowledged. Mr.. Lancaster pre-
sents the fact that the victim was
not authorized to take the law into
his own hands and met his death
while mwarrantably engaged, the
Negroes acting in self-defense. IN
der the law, it is alleged, the killing
was not "wilful, deliberate and pre-
Virginia cannot afford
to have it said that she acted pre-
cipitately, in view of the differences
that have arisen. If the Governor
grants a reprieyo, pending a review
Of the case. and after searching
inquiry the dccisiorE Of the court is
there can be no reflection on
The State. We believe that Governor
Stuart, broad-minded and Just as he
s in every way, will reach such
conclusion. Richmond, Va, Even
ng Journal, Aug. %, 1917.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-01

and without any knowledge of the
effect of his plea. Apparently, the
boy did not even understand, when
he changed his plea from mot gull
ty" to guilty" that by so doing he
waived jury trial and placed himself
where the court had no alternative
in sentencing him to death.
No matter what the circumstances
may have been, and no matter how
the case may now be argued. this
was not justice. Every man is en-
titled to counsel when on trial for
his life. If he has no lawyer, the
court must name one for him. Ii
the lawyer so named withdraws from
the case and no other can be Sc
lccted Immediately, then the simple
mandates of common justice require
that the case be postponed to q later
term of court. No intelligent, edu-
Gated man. unframed in the law, is
capable of conducting his defense
against skilled attorneys: How can
more be expected of a negro boy?
1t may be that the lapse OF men,
DRY which tho lawyer in the case
attributes to Judge Hundley is
properly chargcable against himself.
Judge Hundley's statement, as given
to this newspaper, makes it plain
that RS he recalls the facts, the
young Negro was represented by
counsel and acted OH advice of coun-
sci in changing his plea from mot
guilty" to guilty" But the very
conflict between tho court and the
lawyer adds to the argument against
an Immediate execution. Both cam
not he right; it is essential to JUS
tice TO ascertain which is wrong.
That will take time. And mean
while, the, courts are powerless to
intervene. The Negro entered no
exceptions to any ruling Of the court,
did not file notice Of appeal and, to-
day, has no ground on which no
could ask the supreme court of ap-
pcals of Virginia to grant him Il new
trial. Executive clcmcncy must be
exercised ii the Negroes life Is to
be spared until tho justice of his
trial can be determined.
IT. Is not the policy Of The News
Leader to appeal in tho public name
against the Judgment Of our courts.
In times\of public excitement, when
great influences were being brought
to bear upon the governor, we have
always taken the view that as the
exercise Of clcmency was a prerOga-
tive and a trust, it should be left
to tho Judgment and conscience Of
the governor, who presumably had
all the facts before him. In this in
stance, we are led to make an en-
ception to tho rule because Of the
most unusual facts in the casee and,
still more, because there is direct
and very important conflict Of testi-
mony between the judge and the
awyer who was supposed to repre-
sent the Negro. No harm can pos
siblv be done by staying the cXecu-
ton. Grave danger OF great injus-
tiec is certainly hazarded If the boy
is allowed to go to the electric chair
on Thursday. In the name of that
justice which none chcrishes more
than he. We appeal to Governor
Stuart 20 stay execution until the
facts in the case can be established
beyond any possible question:
Richmond. Va, Ncws-Leader, Aug.
90, 1917.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-01
Trieste Being Evacuated.

trieste Is being evacuated. Its civil
Ian population Is deserving the stown. Z?
Mt the order Of the Austrian high com.
mand, according to the Zurich CORES.
pondent OF Corrierc d'Italia, whose des.
patches were cabled to the italian EN-.
bassy In Washington.
Most of the citizens left Monday,
taking with them "all articles of val.
ue.' the cable stated. They sought
refuge in the interior of Austria. \
Hourly the Italian offensive becomes
more certain Of a military decision,
cable messages say The Austrian
troops In the sector dominated by Mon.
te Santo are reported so far ahead
or the Italians that no trace of them
can be found except stacks Of abandon.
ed munitions, guns aud food.
EFs@Ffom Monte Santo many square
milea of territory can be raked by tho
1tai1As artillery. No Austrian position
In THIS zone can be held more than
few hours.
Monte Gabrielle and Monte Daniele.
northeast Of Gorilla, are still held by
the Austrians, but arc isolated. No
food or munitions can reach the he.
leaguered troops. The fall of those
mountain forts Is a matter of DAYS.
the cables aver.
Emperor Carl spent the entire day
OF August % at the front with tho
Austrian high command and General
Boroevfz. He saw Tarnovo captured
and one fort on the Carso DESTROYED
by the italian bombardment He left
while the italian troops were charg.
ing to victory.
Austrian papers admit the precari.
ous position Of their troops The To.
kal An%eiger correspondent makes no
effort to conceal tho important advant.
ages gained by the Italians.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-01
Austrian Officials Alarmed

Alarm has gripped official circles IT.
vienna as result OF the unbroken
series Of italian victories.
Emperor Charles has gone to tha
front to try in person to stem the re-.
treat OF tho Austro. Hungarians said
a despatch from Geneva.
The Austro-Hungarian command on
the southwestern front is being reor.
ganized. 1t is reported that German
officers are being sent there to Stiffen
the morale Of the Austro-Tungarian
troops.
Reinforcements that were to have
been used against the Russo.Rumanian
army In Moldavia are being rushed tc
the IsonZo front to face the Italians
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-01
ITALIANS WIN
IN HEAVY FIGHT
Violent Counter Attacks Of
Enemy RepuISed.
TRIESTE BEING EVACUATED

Civil Population Leave Adrlatlc Port,
Taking With Them All Articles Of
Value and Seek Refuge In interior
of Country.
The Italians made further progress
on the Bainsizza plateau, on the front
north of Orr, the Rome war office OH.
nounces.
ION the whole battle front" the
statement says, there were artillery
actions principally. On the Bainsizza
plateau our troops, continuing their
progress, have been in closer contact
with the enemy.
vigorous local attacks assured for
us some positions which the enemy
falled to recapture, although ha made
violent counter attacks.
"Unfavorable atmospheric conditions
greatly impeded the activity Of our
airplanes."
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-09-01

The A. NJ. e. Zion Sunday School
ran large picnic excursion, Friday,
August GATH, to James Park. 1t
was quite a success, and large
number attended. All reported a
grand time.
The *. Of p. Lodge ran picnic
excursion to James Park, Tenn.
DR.. c. IT. Johnson, Mr.. Loman,
and Hon. r. e. Clay. left for Fred
aricksburg, Va, last week, to at
tend the State Sunday School Con-
vention.
Miss A. NJ. Smith went to Wynan-
dotc, Va, to attend a Basket Meet
ing, Sunday.
Mrs DIP. Johnson. Supt. OF the
Cradle Roll Department Of the S. S.
OF the Lee st. Baptist Church, will
have n Grade day exercises Septem-
Der End. Everybody is invited to
attend
Mr.. S. G. Jenkins is planning to
give a musical recital for the bene-
1T Of the Lee st. Baptist Choir.
Little Miss Kittie Franklin, No.
943 Lille St, is on the sick list this
week. An early recovery is hoped
for.
Miss Mary Penn returned home
this week from Sugar Grove, Va,
where she had been visiting her Sis
ter. Lottie Madison.
Mr.. Sam Banks made a flying trip
to Bluff City, to look after some
plumbing work.
Rev. w. NJ. w. Hill preached a
noble sermon Sunday morning, Doc
tor johnson being absent. so he filled
the pulpit stand for the day.
Mrs. Kittic Johnson, and Mrs.
Condio Rawley, returned home from
Richmond. Va, where they went to
attend tho Golden Jubilee Of the l..
O. Of St. Lukes. They reported one
Of the grandest meetings ever held
in Richmond, Va.
Mr.. Landon Clay and Miss Marion
Miller were happily married Tues
day night. August 2Sth, in the pas
tors study Of the Lee st. Baptist
Church, by Rev. w. NJ. w. Hill. Mr..
Clay is the youngest son of Mrs.
Francis Clay Miller, and also the
brother Of Hon. r. e. Clay. Miss
Miller was the attractive young
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Miller, of this city. We wish for
them both success and much happi-
ness in this life. They will reside
in North Bristol for while.
The Business League Glee Club
sang at Weavers Chapel Thursday
night, August 23rd, to a large audi
ence, and every one seemed to have
enjoyed the singing to the highest.
G.. b. 3.