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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-18
NOT THEIR FAULT.
No Blame on Engine Crew for
Motor Accident.
Relieved of Responsibility for
Death of Mrs. Burgess.
FIREMAN SAW AUTOMOBILE
Yelled to Engineer, Who Threw
on Emergency Brakes.
Witnesses Heard Whistle-But
Only Bell Was Ringing.

The engineer and fireman of the
Santa Fe southbound train No. 109.
which struck the automobile in which
T. A. Burgess, carpenter at the
Santa F'e shops, and his family were
riding, at the Santa Fe crossing at
Eighth street Tuesday evening. result
ing in the death of Mrs. Maggie Bur
CESS and the serious injury of the rest
of the family, were relieved of GRIM
ina1 responsibility by the decision of
the jury at the inquest held by DR.. c.
F. Marcott, county coroner, in the sec
ond division of the Shawnee county
district court this morning
Both William P Beeler. the eng1-
neer. and Harold z. Meatr. the fire
man. were on the witness stand in the
course of the inquest Both testified
that they could not have seen the car
In time to avert the accident. The
engineer, it was shown, was in his
place on the right-hand side of the
cab, looking straight ahead Meatr.
the fireman, was in his place on the
heft-hand side, also looking straight
ahead Meatr said he turned his head
for few seconds to look at the water
gauge and that when he looked ahead
again he saw the automobile ap-
preaching from the east. at which
time it was about fifteen feet from
the track The engine at that time
Meatr declared, was also about fiji
teen feet from the road, but he yelled
to Beeler to stop
Engineer Put on Emergency.
And did all that could be done"
said the engineer Il Put on the full
emergency There was no way to stop
the train any sooner"
From this point the engine travelled
about $50 feet before it could be
brought to a standstiIl 1t struck the
automobile on the right hand side well
toward the rear. carrying it for some
distance. finally throwing It against a
fence The engine, apparently. struck
Mrs. Burgess when she leaped from
the car.
East Of the track, and thirty-three
feet fro.A the nearest rail. it was
shown. the large brick building oc-
cupied by the Pearson Transmitter
company ands facing Eighth street.
so that the fireman's view OF vehicles
approach from the east is effectu-
ally shut off as the engine ap-
proaches the crossing Both Beeler
and Meatr testified that they were
travelling at the rate Of only ten or
twelve miles an hour. The automo-
bile was E-ov-ng at about the same
rate OF speed.
Beeler and Meatr both insisted
that two witnesses who testified that
they had heard the train whistle twice
in quick succession before it reached
the crossing were mistaken. The bell
was ringing, they said, but it is not
customary to blow the whistle within
the city limits except as a warning in
order to save a life. Beeler stated that
he turned on the air so the bell would
ring before they left the station and
that it was ringing at the time the
accident occurred None of the Bur
CESS family. it appears. either saw
OF heard the approaching train
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-18

wounded man first aid while con-
cealed from the enemy by a camou-
fage string" It resembles a net
and is so constructed and colored
that it renders the men invisible at
a distance. 1t prevents the enemy
sharpshooters picking off the men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-18

by the time the boat reached the spot
the submarine had disappeared. The
British craft Immediately dropped six
depth charges. Quantities of oil came
to the surface soon afterwards and
then cries for help in German were
heard. Tie patrol boat searched for
survivors of the submarine but was
able to rescue only one Of the enemy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-18
SNAP SHOTS
AT HOME NEWS


In the Right Light
Woman's wisdom s to dress
Needs no Hooyerish commanding.
For by the thinness of her skirts
She shows her understanding
-CIr-CingIe
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-18

troopers artfully camoufaging a
roadway along the Piave river.
Small trees and shrubbery are be-
ing used to disguise the course of
the roadway and to hide marching
men passing over it. The lower
picture shows members Of an
American medical CORDS giving a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-18
CAUGHT IN OWN TRAP
Won Hindenburg May Find Himself in
Dangerous Position.

New York, July 1S.-Von linden
burg has been caught in his own trap.
Trying to lure the allies reserves TO
the eastern area Of the Aisne-Marne
front along the western side of the
salient, and General F'och has seized
the opportunity to deliver q counter
stroke for the better protection of
Paris
Probably Seeks Limited Detectives.
Todays attack by the allies be-
tween Fontenoy and Belleau may pos
sibly merge into a major offensive if
the German front crumples up early
in the engagement For the moment,
however, General Focf1 is doubtless
bent on winning limited detectives. A
major offensive by the allies before
Americas armies are fully ready to
participate has previously been shown
not to be part of General Foch's
ulans. This limitation of strategy.
nevertheless, would change If Won
Hindenburg were to commit any stu
pendous bIunder in his mad passion
for daughter.
Attack Has Several Motives.
General Foch's present attack has a
triple objective. It is first an effort
to push the German farther away
from the routes to Paris: secondly, it
will act as diversion to interfere with
sive between Rheims and the Marine,
and thirdly. it will seriously disar-
range whatever plans Won Hindenburg
may have formed to change the direc-
ton of his offensive from the east Of
Paris.
The check Won Hindenburg has suf-
fered since Monday has undoubtedly
created a large amount of confusion
behind the German lines. This con-
dition gives an unusual opportunity
for the allies to deliver an offensive
stroke such as General Foch has
ordered today The Aisne- Marine
salient is so narrow that increased
disquietude among the Germans
within its pocket might lead to de-
mora1ization Certainly General Foch
has not seen as excellent an oppor-
tunity as the present to safeguard the
roads to Paris sine the Germans ex-
tended their front to the Marne-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-18

Camoufage plays almost as i'm
portant a. part in protecting the
soldiers of the allied nations while
back of the fighting zone as it
does while they are creeping up
on the Hun or stemming one of his
drives. The upper picture, an
Italian official photo, shows Italian
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-18

Senator Ganinger of New Hamp-
shire wants the statue of Frederick
the Great, recently removed from the
War College grounds at Washington,
melted up for war munitions. He in
Vites other suggestions from patriotic
citizens as to it's disposal.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-09-09

David Butcher came down from Gurdon yesterday evening and re- mained over night in the city with home folks.
 Mrs. Harry l.. Horton and Miss Willie Horton Whitesides of Little Rock. are in the city for visit with relatives and friends.
 WANTED-Names ot all persons who are willing to work for the gov ernment at reasonable salary. Adj dress w. D. Mitchell, Prescott, Ark
 Miss Elizabeth Jordan left this incoming for Norman, Okla. where she has accepted the position as dean of women in the University of Okla homa.
 Miss Lily Butcher and guest, Miss May Brown, of Nashville, Arkansas Misses Mary and Sue Jones spent yesterday in Gurdon visiting David Butcher
The Prescott daily news., 1918-09-09
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.

Learn stenographing-we have 9 scholarship for sale at saving.
 Make your soda habit clean habit drink at Guthrie's.
 Phone 1Ol your drug orders, we're glad to deliver. Guthrie Drug Store.
 Young folks going away to school will find what they want at Guthrie's
 Mrs. C. F. Newth and children are at home from a visit with relatives at Magnolia
 Dave Phillips of Hampstead county, was attending to business here this afternoon.
 Judge J NJ. Thomas of Emmet, was in Prescott this afternoon attending to business matters.
 If you don't give her Norris the other fellow will. Fresh shipment by express, at Guthrie's.
 Miss Eunice White returned this morning from visit with Miss Flee ta Cantley at Little Rock
 T. D. Nelson of Minden, La., is visiting at the home of his son, N. B. Nelson for a few days.
 Mrs K. D. Cox of Waldo, returned home this morning after visit here with Mir and Mrs. John A. Davis.
 Two scholarships for sale in Tyler Commercial College. See us at once if you want to save few dollars
 Miss Clyde Stewart of Dekalb, Tex, arrived in the city this morning on a visit to her aunt, Mrs. John A. Davis
 Mrs. J. D. Wilson and daughter. Miss Helen, returned Saturday night from a visit with relatives at Little Rock.
 Miss Sue Jones is at home from Monroe, La. where she has held a position during the year as stenog- rapher
 Miss Fife Rogers of Malvern. re- turned home last evening after visit in the city as the guest of Mrs Irwin !akely.
 Misses Ruby and Opal Daniell have returned from their vacation spent at Laneburg, and will attend school here this winter
 Herbert Stephens, Reeves Aston and Gentry Bailey of Bleyins, were minglng in Prescott society yester day afternoon
 Judge G. R. Haynie received card this morning stating that his son Lieut. Otis Haynie had arrived safely overseas. Lieut. Haynie is in the 64th Infantry, Seventh Division, and was in the officers training camp at Fl Paso.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-09-09

Dr. Etta Champlin. osteopath pby sician of Hope, Arkansas. visits Pres cott professionally on Mondays. Wed nesdays and Fridays. |
The Prescott daily news., 1918-09-09
NOTICE TO TEACHERS

will hold the regular quarterly examination of teachers at Prescott September 18th and 20th.
 (. NJ. Hjrst. Co. Examiner
The Prescott daily news., 1918-09-09
NOTICE

The attention of the patrons of the Prescott public schools is called to the fact that all children not hereto fore vaccinated must be vaccinated before they can enter any of the schools.
 The fall term will open Sept. lGth
 W. V. Tompkins. Secretary.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-09-09
BLACK SPANISH JACK

Just arrived from Illinois, large registered Black Spanish Jack. For sale or trade at bargain. Moore X Martin 9tf
The Prescott daily news., 1918-09-09
WOOD FOR SALE

l7-inch stove wood and cutoff blocks. Phone 12O, Philadelphia Mill ing Company. If
The Prescott daily news., 1918-09-09

Akers Auto Service, both residence and office phone No. 77. 28dC
The Prescott daily news., 1918-09-09

Subscribe for the News.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-07-25
Now We Are Fighting Everything
German.

A million men lie dead or torn by
wounds upon the fields Of Picardy.
In ten million homes there is
mourning for son or daughter, broth
er or sister, father or mother.
The bones of a hundred thousand
little children mark the path of the
most terrible scourge the world has
ever known.
Germany and the Germans have
become pestilence, world disease,
stencil in the nostrils of all good
men and clean peoples.
The idea that we are not fighting
the German people turns out to be
sadly wrong. No people would al
low themselves to be killed by the
million if they did not believe in the
propaganda of their barbarous lead
ers.
The cannon fodder which craz-
ed Kaiser is throwing to destruction
on the western front must be beaten,
as we'll as Hindenburg, Ludendorf
and Ethel Frederick.
We are fighting German thought,
German institutions, German civil
lization. There can be no safety in
the world until these things are torn,
root and branch, from among us, and
from among the nations of the earth
Our government has realized this,
and the law now provides severe
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BYRNEs ROUTs OPPONENTS.
CONTINUED from page 1, column 2.)

a patriotic manner, and told of his
love for craftsmanship which knew
no dishonor or questioning, and
urged the people again to vote only
for men who have nothing to explain
A few of the ladies present in the
pavilion, and perhaps two or three
men, were moved to an outburst OF
patriotism through the medium of a
half dozen hand-claps when he
rounded out his speech.
And Now Comes Our "Jimmie."
When the chairman announc-
ed that Jimmie Byrnes would
be the next speaker, every
body gathered up around the
pavilion and in it, believing that
something was coming. And it
came.
But before Mr.. Byrnes had uttered
many words, Mr.. Toole, who was
seated very near, became quite eX-
cited, and made some remarks to
the speaker. Mr.. Byrnes then as
serted that he had been slandered
by his opponents for months past
in his absence in newspaper adver-
tisements and otherwise, but that
they could not SANDER him to his
face. This brought forth from that
erstvhile candidate, Mr.. Toole, a
volley of pent-up wrath, and he said
"You lie, you lie, did not slander
YOU" 1t looked as if trouble might
be brewing, for Mr.. Toole seemed to
have lost all his self-control, al
though what there was to arouse
such deep resentment was not clear
to anybody but Mr.. Toole. Mr.
Byrnes contented himself by ignor-
ing the evident effort to "star1
something,' and proved to the salts.
faction of the crowd that he had not
departed from the straight and mar
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-07-25

In compliance with the request Of
a number of our citizens l have de-
cided to offer for election to the
House of Representative and hereby
pledge myself to abide the result of
the Democratic primary and to sup
port the nominee of the party.
JONI F. FOLK.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-07-25

1 hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Cotton Weigher at Bamberg,
subject to- the rules and regulations
of the Democratic primary, pledging
myself to support the nominees there
of. D. K. SANDIFER.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-07-25
MAGISTRATE BAMBERG.

1 hereby announce myself candi-
date for reelection to the Office Of
magistrate at Bamberg, pledging my
self to abide by the rules of the DEM
ocratic party, and to support the NOM
inees thereof. E. DICKINSON.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-07-25

is not enough. German propagand;
must be removed from among u
as an epidemic OF loathsome diseas'
is emoved-coldly, scientifically
and without mercy.
The firing squad and the cold stone
wall are none toe harsh for those
who strike for Germany from be
hind the screen of religion, politics
philosophy, or foreign language
press.
There comes time when all gooC
citizens must turn out to hunt dowr
an individual murderer. A ravishel
is execrated by every decent man. A
man or woman who wantonly robs
and destroys churches is banisheo
by society.
Germany and the German people
have done all these things a thOus'
and times. They have no place IN
the family of nations-no claim tc
membership in the brotherhood OF
man.
Once a man was crucifled by a
rabble-a mere handful of irrespon-
sible people, yet for that deed the
nation to which that rabble belonged
was ostracised by the world for a
thousand years.
Today, a league of nations, hereto
fore thought to be civilized, led and
held together by Germany, has cru
cited whole nations. Belgium, Po-
land, Serbia, and Armenia bear wit
ness. And the end is not yet, for
this same German controlled power
is attempting the crucifxion of the
world. Neither written history nor
the traditions of mankind record
any crime comparable to that now
being committed by Germany.
She is trampling upon every prin-
cople beloved of free peoples since
the creation of man. She has violat-
ed every law Of humanity in the in
tercourse of nations in peace and
war, which civilization has built up
in two thousand years. Her people
have broken every law of conduct
for folks living together in the world.
No house, no church, no woman's
honor, and no child's life is safe.
Against this sublimely savage ma
.tion we are sending the flower of
our sons. These sons face, not clean
warfare against a civilized enemy,
but cold -blooded murder at the hands
of picked brutes' duly selected for
that purpose.
Instances might be mentioned in
definitely to prove that the German
people have placed themselves be-
yond the pale. They deserve no SYM
pathy and no mercy, either here or
over there. They recognize no law
but might, no force but the sword.
By the armed hand of war they
must be broken, and whoever, by
word or deed, hinders the progress
of the war, or delays the day of vic
tory, is as surely traitor as though
he marched with Hindenburg's
brutes.
"Made in Germany" from this war
on is something to be avoided as one
would shun the mark of Cain. What
years of travail the Teutonic people
must undergo to wipe away this stig-
ma, no man can say. 1t is enough
to know that today three-fourths of
the world want none of them.
, We turn to the future with conf
dence. Germany MUST be defeated.
Only our best blows can beat her.
Let us fight, then, with all honorable
means, and with the high faith that
our cause is just and must prevail.
But we must fight, while we be-
lieve and trust Journal
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-07-25
CANDIDATES. CARDS.

Cards inserted in this column
charged for as follows: All county
ofhces, excepting magistrate, cotton
Welgher, and county commissioner
500; magistrate, cotton weigher
and county commissioner, each
$500; congress and U. S. senate,
$1,000: all State offices $1,000. Cash
with card. Please don't ask US to
insert card unless check accompanies
same.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-07-25

l am a candidate for Congress from
the second congressional district COM
posing the counties of Saluda, Edge
field, Aiken, Barnwell, Bamberg,
Hampton, Jasper and Beaufort, sub
ject to the present and future rules
and laws of the Democratic party.
Platform--one hundred per cent.
American. G.. L. TOOLE.
Aiken, S. G..
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-07-25
dent of Education, subject to the
rules of the Democratic primary, and
pledge myself to support the nomi-
nees thereof. F. o. BRABHAM.

Being thoroughly familiar with the
affairs of the Office and having had
active charge of the duties thereof
for the past several months, hereby
announce myself candidate for the
Office Of Auditor and superintendent
of Education of Bamberg county, sub
ject to the rules of the Democratic
primary. w. D. ROWELL.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-07-25

hereby announce myself candi-
date for Cotton Weigher at Bamberg,
subject to the rules and regulations
of the Democratic primary, pledging
myself to support the nominees there
Of. CLARENCE B. FREE.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-07-25
FOR CONGRESS.

l hereby announce my candidacy
for reelection to Congress, pledging
myself to abide by the rules and
regulations Of the Democratic party
and to support the nominees thereof.
JAMES F. BYRNES.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-07-25

1 hereby announce my candidacy
for election to Congress from the
second congressional district, pledg-
ing myself to abide by the rules and
regulations of the Democratic party,
and to support the nominees thereof.
T. G. CROFT.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-07-25
COUNTY COMMISSIONER.
Lower District.

hereby announce myself candi-
date for reelection to the office OF
county commissioner for the lower
district of Bamberg county, subject to
the rules and regulations of the DEM
cratic primary. O. L. COPELAND.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-07-25

hereby announce myself candi-
date for Cotton Weigher at Bamberg,
pledging myself to abide by the re-
suit of the Democratic primary and
to support the nominees thereof. -
w. M. SANDIFER.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-07-25
COTTON WEIGHER BAAlBERG.

1 hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the Office of Cotton Weigher
at Bamberg in the primary; subject
to the rules and regulations of the
Democratic party. A. P. BEARD.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-07-25
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

I hereby offer to the people of
Bamberg County my services as a
member of the House of Representa-
tives and announce my candidacy for
that Office under the rules of the
Democratic party.
J. CALDWELL GUILDS.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-07-25

hereby announce my candidacy
for the House of Representatives, SUBJ
ject to the rules and regulations Of
the Democratic party, and promise to
support the nominees thereof.
w. L. RILEY.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-07-25

Having been induced by large
number of my friends, I hereby an
nounce myself a candidate for the
office of Magistrate at Ehrhardt.
pledging myself to abide by the rules
and regulations of the Democratic
party and to support the nominees
thereof. E. D. GRANT.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-07-25
MAGISTRATE AT EHRHARDT.

I hereby announce myself candi-
date for reelection to the Office Of
Magistrate at Ehrhardt, subject to
the rules and regulations of the DEM
ocratic party. ]. H. KINARD.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-07-25
PERSONAL MENTION.
People Visiting in This City and at
Other Points.

MIR. F. NJ. Simmons, of McColl
spent Monday in the city.
Mr.. ]. S. Breland, of Olar, was a
visitor in the city yesterday.
Mrs. n. P. Smoak is spending
some time at Glenn Springs.
Mr.. F. H. McCrae, of Denmark,
was among the visitors in the city
yesterday.
Miss Ethel Black has gone to
Lake Junaluska, n. c., to spend a
few weeks.
Miss Ethel Strom left Monday
for Aiken and other points to spend
a few weeks.
DIR. and Mrs. F. B. McCrackin
are spending this week with relatives
at Newberry.
Mrs. w. P. Jones and Miss Mil
dred Jones are spending some time al
Glenn Springs.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. W. Johnson, OF
Charlotte, N. c., are spending a few
days in the city.
After spending some time at
.Spartanburg, Miss Ottawa Easterllng
has returned home.
-Messrs. Emile B. Price and Glenn
Hutto left Sunday for Baltimore to
spend week or so.
Miss Lalla Byrd has gone to
Hartsville, where she will spend some
time visiting friends.
Miss Lyon, of Orangeburg, spent
a few days in the city last week with
Miss Leona Brabham.
Miss Tibbie Padgett, of Walter
boro, is spending some time in this
county visiting relatives.
Mrs. Lizzie M. Free left Tues
day>for the mountains of North Caro-
line to spend few weeks.
Mrs. Frances Folk is spending
this week with her daughter, Mrs. P.
X. Rhoad, near Holly Hill.
Mr.. Tom Lynch has returned to
the city from North Carolina where
he spent some time visiting relatives.
Mrs. R. B. Still and children, of
Blackville, are spending this week in
the city with Mr.. and Mrs. H. c.
Folk.
Mrs. L E. Livingston, and Miss
Mary Livingston left Tuesday for
Asheville, N. c., to spend several
weeks.
Miss Margaret Easterling has re.
turned to her home in the city from
Spartanburg, where she visited
friends.
The many friends of Mr.. I. B.
Fielder will learn with regret of his
illness, and trust that he will soon
recover.
Rev. 3. K. Garrison is spending
this week at Providence, Orangeburg
county, where he is conducting a re-
vival meeting.
Rev. R. H. Jones and family
have returned to the city from Ander-
son. where they spent some time
with relatives. .l.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. Beard and
family and Mr.. and Mrs. B. w. Beard
and family motored to Augusta Sun
day and visited Camp Hancock.
- Rev. George P. White conducted
revival meeting at Olar Baptist
church last week. This week he is
conducting meeting at the Cope
Baptist church.
Mr.. NJ G. Cooner, after spending
a few weeks at Hendersonville and
other points, has returned to the city.
His friends are glad to see him back
at his old position In the Bamberg
Banking Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. Laverne Thomas
and children, of this city, and Mr.. and
Mrs. G.. w. Rentz and little son, of
Blackville, have returned home from
GAINESVILLE and Atlanta, Ca, where
they spent ten days.