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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-02-21

During the greater part of the ses-
ssion Of the general assembly now
drawing to a close, Mr.. Toole has
been the acting chairman OF the ways
and means committee, and only
few days ago succeeded IN plotting
the annual appropriation bill for the
conduct of the State government
through the house with few amend
ments. Mr.. Toole is one of the old
est members of the general assem-
bly, in point of service, having for
years represented Aiken county in
either the house or senate, and is
considered by his colleagues a safe
and progressive legislator. Mr.. Toole
announced some time ago that he
would this year be candidate for
congress in the second congressional
district, composed of the counties of
Aiken, Bamberg, Barnwell, Beaufort,
Edgefeld, Hampton, Jasper and Sa-
luda.-Columbia State, Feb. 10th.
Mr.. Toole has made an enviable
record as a member Of the general
assembly and his legislative ability
is recognized throughout the State.
Mr.. Toole has just returned from Co.
lumbia, the legislature adjourning
Tuesday night, and is making his
preparations for an active and ener-
getic campaign for congress. AL
ready he is receiving very great
deal of encourage cement, and it is gen.
orally conceded that he will make
most formidable opponent for Mr..
Byrnes, who failed to maks answer
to some very important and vital
questions recently put to him in an
open letter by Mr.. Toole.-Aiken
Standard.-adv.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-02-21

Voorhees, school is influencing the
rural negro of South Carolina to
higher standards Of living and a
more productive citizenship.
One of the preliminaries to the
conference was the review of the in
stitute agricultural parade, consisting
of a score or more of vari-colored,
attractively decorated floats, depict
ing the farm, truck gardening, can
ming, dairying, blacksmithing and
wheelwright activities of the insti-
tute.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-02-21

attracts vast numbers of the negro
farmers from the surrounding COM
munities and counties, serving as a
great get-together meeting-a clear
ing house for the exchange and inter
change of experience regarding the
problems resulting from daily con-
tact with the soil and discussions for
the promotion of better health and
living conditions for the negro in the
rural sections as well as in the cities
The conference is but one Of the
many mediums through which the
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-02-21
CARDOE THANKS.

We wish to thank the people OF
Ehrhardt and vicinity for their
whole hearted liberality to us, and
especially do we appreciate the work
of those who so materially aided us
in our efforts at both our Country
Store" of a few weeks ago, and our
restaurant on last Saturday, at which
a neat sum was realized for the bene-
fit of the Red Cross.
We would like to thank each one
individually, but that being impos-
sible, we take this means of express
ing our appreciation. Very truly,
KEARSE AUX. A. r. G..
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-02-21
Negro Farmers Meet.

Because of the preeminence of the
farmers as the great determining
factor in the world war, the ninth
annual session of the Voorhees, negro
farmers conference last week was of
unusual significance and proved to
be the most enthusiastic conference
in the history of the Voorhees, school.
The farmers conference at Voorhees,
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-02-21
PERSONAL MENTION.
People Visiting IN This City and at
Other Points.

Mr.. J. M. Sease, of Govan, was
in the city Saturday.
Mr.. J. F. Kearse, of Ehrhardt,
was in the city Tuesday.
Mr.. NJ. N. Rice, of Govan, was in
the city a short while Friday.
Mr.. B. T. Rice left Sunday for
Columbia, to spend few days.
Mr.. John L. Kinard, of Ehr-
hardt, was a visitor in the city Tues
day.
Mr.. B. V. Kearse, of Olar was
among the visitors in Bamberg Tues
day.
Mr.. J. B. HERS, of Ehrhardt,
came in to join The Herald family
last week.
-Messrs. E. F. Lyons and H. L.
Brown, of Ehrhardt, were visitors in
the city on Saturday.
-Messrs. H. C. Copeland and J.
L. KiKnard, of Ehrhardt, were among
those in the city Tuesday morning.
Mr.. w. C. Owen, Sunday school
field secretary of the South Carolina
conference, was visitor in the city
Monday
q; Mr.. and Mrs. Bissell Beach, of
McColl, are spending few days in
the city visiting the formers mother,
Mrs. J. J. Beach.
Mr.. J. B. Black, Jr., who is in
the naval service at Charleston, and
Mrs. Black were in the city for the
weekend with relatives.
Mr.. w. A. Connolly, of the Ul-
mers section, was in Bamberg Mon
day. Mr.. Connolly has lately moved
from the Ehrhardt section.
- DIR. E. O. Watson, formerly pas
tor of Trinity Methodist church, now
in charge of conference work at Camp
Jackson, was in the city Monday.
Mr.. D. T. Smoak, a former resi-
dent of Bamberg county now resid-
ing at Summerville, has been spend
ing the past few days in the city
with relatives.
Rev. A. J. Cauthen, presiding
elder of the Orangeburg district, was
in the city Monday for the celebration
Of the anniversary of the Business
Mems Bible class.
Capt. D. G. Fielder, the we'll
known Pullman conductor, is spend
inga few days in the city. Mrs. Eel
ders and baby have been in the city
for some time with relatives,
Mr.. George Fender, now seeing
service in the U. S. navy, was in the
city for the past weekend. Mr..
Fender has only recently returned to
Charleston from trip to Southern
Florida waters with target pnac-
tice crew.
s5 Mr.. Enlow, of Winston-Salem,
Z N. c., was in the city the past week
end visiting Mr.. w. c. Hood. Mr..
Enlow has seen two years service
In Y. M. e. A. work, and he made a
very interesting talk Sunday morn
ing at the Baptist Sunday-school.
Mr.. Paul Whitaker, now yeo-
man in the navy stationed at Savan-
nah, spent several days in the city
last and this week. Mr.. Whitaker
enlisted in the naval service several
months ago, and was called for ac-
tive duty few weeks ago.
Mr.. o. D. Faust, Jr., of Jack
sonville, Fla, son Of DR.. o. D. Faust,
of Bamberg, has returned to Bam-
berg to live. Mr.. Faust for several
years past has held 4 responsible po-
sition in Jacksonville. He will en-
gage in farming near Bamberg the
present year.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-01-19
l. w. w. Activities.

There is a report from Juneau that startling disclosures have been made concerning the l. w. w activities in regard to the canneries in Alaska. At one Juneau concern it was alleged that an employe deliberately failed to get the fish knives ready until 5O,- 900 cases were not packed. Two fires resulting in the destruction of can neries are now being investigated by officials. It is known that several I. w. w. with bad reputa- tions drifted into Southeastern Alas ka with the intention of establishing an organization in each cannery. Much L W. W. literature was found.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-01-19
CORDOVA, ALASKA, SATURDAY, JANUARY 19 1918

trators' dictum without grum- bling and even add to the con- servation of foodstuffs if poss- ible and thus avoid worse than a limitation, because there may come a time when limitation may be extended to include positive restriction. Let us realize that this is a war time and conduct ourselves accord ingly. It is preferable to obey the law willingly than be for ced to objey. It does not leave that feeling that there is some one who is capable of making us obey. But there is.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-01-19
Took it Literally.

Mrs. Alex Simson, the wife of a prominent resident of Fairbanks, ar rived there recently on her first visit to the north While on her way in over the government road by stage, she received message from her hus- band, who thought to play a joke, telling her not to drink any water un- less it had been boiled as all Alaskan water was full of ice worms. The lady took the message literally, and refused to drink any water unless it had been boiled, despite the assur- ances of her fellow passengers that the message was a joke, and as re- suit she arrived in Fairbanks nearly perished from thirst.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-01-19
Was We'll Stocked.

Because Nels Nelson, a Ketchikan fisherman, appeared on the streets of that town in an intoxicated condition a day after the dry law went into eff feet, the fishing schooner Yakutat was held up by Deputy Marshal Sharpe and searched, with the result that a number of bottles of good, old Scotch whiskey were found aboard. Nelson confessed that the liquor which made him intoxicated was given him by a member of the crew of the Yakutat. Capt, Ole Bjerne, of the Ya- kutat was arrested on the charge of having liquor illegally in his posses sion. He pleaded guilty to the charge and was fined $25 and costs.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-01-19
BEST THING TO DO.

The best thing for all of us Alaskans to do is to muffle our cOnceit and take a general sur vey of ourselves. To boast that we Alaskans are as good as anybody from anywhere and then fall down when proof is demanded, is misplaced con ceit and should not obtain. The point which we want to make is this: Why was it that our delegate had to go outside of Alaska to find suitable young men for appointees to the West Point military school? Surely not because the country is without sufficient timber, for there are hundreds. Not of the "Smart Alec" kind either, who would have been glad to be given the opportunity to be educated at the expense of the government and the chance of bossing the country besides. The reason that compelled the delegate to take outside timber was not the lack of tim Der, but the quality-presum- ably? Be that as it may our young men are not getting the positions.-Ketchikan Miner.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-01-19

Eastern papers are begin ming to feature Alaska more and more in their editorial and news columns, which is a good sign, as it will help overcome the general ignorance which prevails in Eastern and South- ern states about the Northland.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-01-19
TT IS COMING FAST.

It is quite a while since the United States declared war against Germany comparative ly speaking; yet in Alaska, with the exception of a few de- mands for contributions to the Red Cross or some other causes, we have not learned the meaning of that declaration. We have not been without all the foodstuffs we needed; /; without coal or anything else. We have spent our money with out thinking much of the flu ture. On the war question our state of mind has been merely passive. However, we are com ing to the point where war con- ditiOns are beng forced on us, and we have no choice either. The local food administrators have declared a limit on sugar already. Shortly other items will be added until everything will be regulated. But as bad as such condition may be, we should abide by the admins
The Cordova daily times., 1918-01-19
HUN TREATMENT OF
 PRISONERS.

In England the attempt is being made to effect a change of prisoners of war with Fur key, even if 45,000 Turkish sol diers held have to be turned loose to obtain the release of 5000 British. Turkey is lOath to make an exchange. Turkish troops held prisoners are giv- en fair treatment, have plenty to eat, and live in sanitary quarters. These prisoners themselves are doubtless quite satisfied to remain in the pris- on camps of the English until the war ends.
 What concerns the English is that their troops held by the Turks are actually starving. They are in squalid quarters and are contracting disease. England would do anything to get these men who have fought for her from their present pre- dicament.
 American soldiers have learned enough of enemy treat ment of prisoners to know that they should do everything to evade capture. The prisoners that Germany takes are under fed, poorly housed, and are worked until their strength is entirely consumed. Hundreds of Frenchmen have been sent home from German prison camps suffering from tubercu- losis contracted through over work and under nourishment.
 Germany is said to be un- willing to make an exchange of prisoners unless she has available numbers of men who can no longer toll for her. Au- thenticated stories of German treatment of prisoners is one of the horrors of the war. It has led allied troops to fight with fury to evade capture.
 The United States has made arrangements to provide food for any Americans captured and held in Germany. Unless the perfidous Hun seizes this food from neutral hands, as he is capable of doing, captive Yankees will be we'll nourished
 It is a rule of war that pris- oners captured be well treated in all particulars. In the case of Germany pure cussedness and lack of food causes viola tion of the rule.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-01-19

Madame Lydia, the palrhst, win be found in the Currter & Mickelson building on c. street. 16-tf
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-13
DEBS FOUND GUILTY BY JURY ON CHARGE
 AGAINST GOVERNMENT

CLEVELAND, Sept. 13-Eugene V. Debs, Socialist leader, was found guilty yesterday by jury on the charge of violating the espionage act.
 The maximum penalty is 20 years in prison and fine of $10,000. The only defense the accused made was an address made by himself in which he said that his cult was not bound by nations, but was for the beenfit of the world. He made no attempt to deny the charges presented by the Federal officers
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-13
ENGLAND'S PREMIER
 IS SUFFERING FROM A SEVERE CHILL

MANCHESTER, England, Sept. 13. Late last night it was reported that Preslier Lloyd George was suf fering from a chill, with a high temperature, and that he may be un- able to complete his tour to Lang shire, as planned.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-13
Is The New Chief

MECHANICAL, Sept. 13 - After a conference with the Entente and Allied diplomatic and military chiefs, Gen. Tchaikoviky, of the Provisional Government recently overtbrown by the Bolsheviki, has been reseated, and will continue to direct the affairs of the region of the North with the advica of the Allies. N
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-13
MAXIM CORKY IS AN OFFICIAL E
 FOR BO|lIsHEvIk|
Declares That Attempt on Life of Leninea Decided
 Him to Accept a
 @ Position.

STOCKHOLM, Sept 13.-It is re- ported that Maxim Gorky, the author and revolutionary leader. has accept ed the position, as post director for Bolshevik propaganda. Gorky is said to have declared that the attempt on the life of Premier Lenine caused him to decide to cooperate with the Bolsheviki. -st ret
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-13
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS
ALASKA NOTES

| Little Lawrence Achison, a ten year-old Skagway boy and son of widowed mother, died at Skagway Tuesday, The boy was born ir Skagway, and numbered the whole population as his friends. | Fourteen freight cars consigned to the Alaska railroad at Nenana were transported across the White Pass on their way to the Interior. Leo Simmons, Canadian collector of Customs at Carcross, and Mrs. Sim mons have received a telegram tell ing them that their son, Audrey Simmons, was wounded in France last Sunday. A second telegram from him said that he was getting along finely.
 Rev Winfield Ziegler, formerly of Valdez, has been appointed a chap lain in the United States Army, and reported at Camp Custer, Mich, on September ,.
 The Cordova Times announces that it will order and install another linotype machine
 Duck hunting on the Copper River Flats is said to be very successful this year. Cordova people are en- toying the sport in great numbers.
 The Mccarthy Weekly News has christened Mccarthy "The Buckle of the Copper Belt" and it strongly urges the advantages of that place as a center for the copper mining industry. .t..
 K. SatO, Japanese, was fined $50 at Cordova for violating the provis- ions of the Alaska dry law Tony Peterson at the same place was sen fenced to one year in jail on similar offense
 Clarence George Alexander, chief electrician for the Seward Electric lighting plant, was recently married at Seward to Miss Elizabeth Cor rine Van Slyke, a recent arrival at CordOva
 Sergeant Corcoran of the United States Army was recently drowned at Birches He fell from a barge while trying to go from it to the Government army dispatch boat Ja cobs.
 Roy Fonda and Burt Denny of Sew ard, with the 31st Engineering Corps, also Sergeant Grant Carlson, with the same organization, are now at Saumur France. The boys say that their location is a fine one
 Sergeant Major l.. R. Wilson of Dawson in the Canadian troops was recently married in England to Miss Olive Valentine Smith, daughter of the postmaster at Deal, Kent, Eng land
 Charles Karaman, proprietor of the Pack Train restaurant of Skagway has closed the place until after the
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-13
THINKS REPORT TRUE

LONDON, Sept. 13.-The London Telegraph says that although the re port of the death of the former Empress of Russia and her four daughters lacks official confirmation and details are lacking, there is no doubt the report is true.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-13

Some day there will be, in every city ,an organization of Business Managers of the Homes," and all women who manage their homes in a business way will be eligible to membership The home MANA GERS are all students of the ads.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-13

war and gone to Seattle. He says he will come back with the rush North that will take place as soon as peace is declared.
 Dr. w. G. Cassels, a pioneer of Juneau and afterward a practicing physician at Dawson and still later at Fairbanks, is now a Major in the United States Medical Reserve Corps.
 Robert Crawford, son of R. M. Crawford the real estate and insur- ance man of Fairbanks, is now in the United States miluitary service, attached to the airplane spruce di- vision.
 Alfred Cronin, a Whitehorse en- has been made lieutenant.
 Judge E. A. Rasmussen of Skagway has been made chairman of the board Of directors of the Bank of Alaska. l The bank recently increased it's capital stock to $170,000
 William Fisher inspector of hulls for the Seattle district, has been appointed marine inspector for the Washington and Alaska district.
 The first self-binder ever to work in a Yukon Territory harvest field was imported to Dawson this year and put to work shortly after its arrival.
 James II. Foster, employed by the Engineer mine in the Atlin district has joined the American army, and lis on the way Outside. Miss Anna Wetterhous, who has been superintendent of the Juneau General Hospital for some time, lief! for the South on the Princess So phia.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-13
ENGRAVING AND ENCLOSING

Engraved whiting cards. wedding Invitations and announcements. and other society and business station cry; monogram dies and monogram auire stamping: and embossed TO- ciety and business stationery-the best on the Pacific Coast. Leave or 6ers at the oflcs of EMPIRE PRINT ING COMPANY. c
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-13
LAPS RECOGNIZE czEcHs

.. TOKYO, Sept 13.-The Japanese Government has recognized the Czech-Slovaks along with the United States, Great Britain and France.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-13

Competition between merchants is a force and a factor which WORKS FOR .Y0U-works all the time and you learn what it is accomplishing for you through reading the store ads. .i4 .s,
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-13
AN INVENTOR IS GIVEN POSITION
 FOR WAR SERVICE

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13.-Charles Edward Munroe, one of the inven tors of the smokeless powder, has been appointed chairman of the con- mittee of explosives of the War Re- search Council.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-13

The store, lads" give you infor- nation about the stores offerings up to the hour, and dollar-saving information. Do you want to deal with merchants who prefer to with hold this information from you!
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-13

If merchant offers a desirable commodity at an attractive price isn't the fact worth something to you9 You can get many such bits of information through reading the ads. Me4 ,1tD .
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-13
FOR SALE-Misc Miscellaneous

FOR SALE-Halibut boat Vivian 41 II 6 it. draft. Capacity 20,- 900 lbs iced fish, 25 h.p. Frisco Standard engine. Boat and engine 15 months old, fine condition; com plete electric light plant, King & Winge power gurdy. Price $4,000. Address G. NJ Scott, Steadman Ho- tel, Ketchikan.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-13
Russian B. t h s

The Russian Bath House will be open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 2 p. m. until 12 midnight.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-13
FOR RENT-Houses

PIANO for rent. apply phone 143.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-13

FOR Furnished apartment ---4 rooms and bath; call phone Al.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-13
FOR RENT-Apartments

FOR RENT-Comfortab houses small or large. Mrs Montgomery Davis, 9th and Seward St.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-13

Are your coal bins empty? Phone Cemmer and Ritter, 114.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-13
FOR SALE
WANTED

WANTED-Will pay cash for living room furniture and bed room set. Phone rings ''X" Thane.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-13

SECOND HAND Furniture for sale at reasonable prices. Alaska FurDi lure Co.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-13

FOR RENT-Bermann Hotel, com pletely furnished Apply John Reck, administrator.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-13

Charles Karaman, proprietor of the Pack Train restaurant of Skagway, has closed the place until after the
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-13

James H. Foster, employed by the Engineer mine in the Atlin district, has joined the American army, and is on the way Outside.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-13

Sergeant Major l.. R. Wilson of Dawson in the Canadian troops was recently married in England to Miss Olive Valentine Smith, daughter of the postmaster at Deal, Kent, Eng land
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-13

K. SatO, Japanese, was fined $15C at Cordova for violating the provis ions of the Alaska dry law Tony Peterson at the same place was sen fenced to one year in jail on a similar offense
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-13

Clarence George Alexander, chiei electrician for the Seward Electric lighting plant, was recently married at Seward to Miss Elizabeth Cor CordOva
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-13

Sergeant Corcoran of the United States Army was recently drowned at Birches. He fell from a barge while trying to go from it to the Government army dispatch boat Ja cobs.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-13
WANTED-HeIp
CARD READING

GOOD CARD READING at 1OS Front St.. opp. Alaskan Hotel.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-13

Admiral Griffin said the regular navy
on the date of his report consisted of $40
ships, supplemented by 93 vessels from
the Coast Guard, Lighthouse Service,
Coast and Geodetic Survey and Fish
commission. In addition the navy was
then operating 937 converted merchant
craft, yachts and the like, and the Naval
Overseas Transport service, consisting
of 247 Shipping Board and other supply
vessels, with ll2 more about to be COM
missioned. Construction under way for
the regular navy at that time included
376 new ships of all kinds and 81 tugs.
'Since the United States became a
belligerent," the report states, ''the magni-
tude of the engineering work of the navy,
both mechanical and electrical, not only
in it's actual amount but in the rapid
development of facilities for its execution
has been without parallel for the Same
period of time i'll the history of the world s
navies."
To keep up the fleet abroad, three
repair bases were established in France,
one in Great Britain ono at altar