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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-03-21
started to school and had learned a
word which seemed big. Eli was a

started to school and had learned a
word which seemed big. Eli was a
good subject to try it out on, and as
a rule Eli had word just a little
bit bigger. He was also the OFF,
cial prognosticator and though he
never failed to miss the weather, he
could always be counted on to give
his opinion as readily as if he had
never missed it at all. Eli used to
describe some wonderful dreams to
the boys of Railroad avenue, and he
seemed to know his crowd pretty we'll
for he could thrill them with marve-
lous scenes of the underworld
where the devil had charge of things.
Old Bill Moye was the symbol of
drunkenness. To us as boys the
familiar sight was to see him being
dragged to the guard house.
"Tobe' I remember as the man
who worked about the house and
caused me to get whipping which
I very much deserved.
Of the old colored women there
were old Henrietta Kearse, Old
Mama Daphne, Judy, Annette, and
others, some of whom are still alive.
But of the men I come back to the
one who seems to have been most
closely wrapped up with my own life.
This was Daddy John" Geiger. My
earliest recollection of going to Sum
day school and church in the old
Methodist church, which stood where
Mr.. J. F. Carter's home now stands,
was that of seeing Daddy John. My
memory recalls distinctly how Daddy
John would invariably ring the bell
longer than the sexton of the neigh
boring church. He boasted, though
quietly, of the fact that he had never
been "rung down." 1t became such
standing order that people fire.
quently listened when the bells were
+ ringing to see if by any chance
old John had stopped before
the other sexton. -Four white
boys made up the plan to ring
the bell of the other church, one
after the other, thus seeking to out
ring him. The fact that John was
still ringing when the other had
quit was the only satisfaction he
needed. But the authorities STEP
| ped in and no such long competition
took place again.
1 remember one Wednesday night
as I went to prayer meeting Daddy
John was alone on the steps waiting
for the congregation. AS walked
up I asked. Are you alone Daddy
John?" His reply came instantly,
"Yessir, jist me and the Lord"
I don't think Daddy John ever
failed to attend any kind of service
held in the Methodist church. Sun
days or week days he never failed.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-03-21
NEW DRAFT MEASURES.
Urged to Change Law Affecting Clas'
SificatiOn.

Washington, March 17.-Army
draft legislation, renewal of contro-
versy over government reorganiza-
ton and the administration bill for a
war finance corporation will occupy
most of this week at the capital.
Bills affecting operation of the
selective draft are pending before
both senate and house with much
pressure for immediate action be-
cause of their effect on the new draft.
The senate bill changing the basis
of quotas from State population to
the number of men in class is on the
house calendar with it's opponents in
sisting upon substitute which
would base quotas upon total regis
tration and liability to service. 1t is
understood President Wilson may call
some of the house leaders into con-
ference in an effort to adjust their
differences.
New Registration Bill.
Senate military committee mem
bers plan to seek early consideration
of the war department bill subjecting
to registration youths reaching 21
years since June 5, 1917.
The war finance corporation BILL,
upon which the house tomorrow re-
sumes debates, is expected to pass
within a few days and be sent to
conference. The army legislation is
scheduled to follow.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-03-21
DADDY JOHN.
BY NJ. w. B.

To the one who spent his child
hood, youth and young manhood IN
Bamberg, the announcement OF the
death of Daddy John Geiger comes
with a feeling of genuine interest
even though it is sad interest.
AS child a number of negroes in
and about Bamberg formed part OF
my world. I saw them frequently:
talked with them often and always
considered them necessary to the
completion of a town as great and
big as Bamberg seemed to me. Not
all of them were old negroes but
most of them were getting old even
twenty and twenty-five years ago.
Each of them I thought CT for
some particular reason; usually it
was because of some characteristic.
Down at the end of Railroad ave-
nue. there stood for many years the
little log house belonging to old
Annette and her husband Daddy
jack; their step son was "Stiff Leg
ged Jim," who by the way was the
best friend many white boys ever
had in that section of the town.
Daddy Jack is remembered for the
split bottom chairs he made and
sold; the shavings in front of his
house would be found there now if
you dug deep enough, I am sure.
Wash Sally is remembered for the
cart and oxen he invariably drove
into town from his home on the out
skirts where the Bamberg Nursery
afterwards served it's fine purpose.
Old Woodberry was the standard
for many year of laziness, ragged
ness and uncleanliness. He slept
under the old freight depot many a
night and so far as I know was the
only local tramp the town supported.
Guinea Charles" was known to
many generations as the little old
man with a little old sorrel mule. He
furnished many a boy and girl with
an opportunity to initiate the "pa-
trac" "pa-trac" of the. guinea; the
tradition was that he had stolen a
guinea when a boy. His name was
Charles Mcmillan, but if you want
to talk to any boy about him, they
will not know who you mean unless
you refer to him as "Guinea
Charles
Wash Brabham was known fo1
many day as the umpire who never
let the colored boys of Bamberg lose
a game-if he was allowed tc
of1iciate. I felt a distinct loss as a
lover of base ball when Wash was
drowned.
Prof. Eli Moye was a source o1
perpetual JOY to every boy who had
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-03-21
Whenever You Need a General Tonic
Take Groves.

The Old Standard Groves Taste1ess
chill Tonic is equally valuable as
General Tonic because it contains the
well known tonic properties of QUININE
and IRON. It acts on the Liver, Drives
out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and
Builds up the Whole System. so cents.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-11-18
FOOD PROBLEM IS
GREATEST
BEFORE THE ALLIES
(By Associated Press)

LONDON, Nov 18.-John r. Clynes,
British food controller, writing in the
Sunday Times, says:
"One of the problems which lie be-
fore Great Britain and her allies in
the immediate future. is the feeding
es on the continent of Europe There
is no doubt that the condition of the
enemy countries and some Of the neut-
rails is almost on the border line Of
starvation This matter is one which
we cannot afford to ignore. Victory
as well as war imposes obligations on
us.
"It is a satisfaction to me to have.
in conjunction with Mr.. Hoover, NJ
Boret and Signor Crespi set up the
interallied food council, through which
we have been able to provide food for
the allies. and now can be used to
arrange supplies for recovered territor-
les, and lastly, for enemy countries.
Our allies and the recovered territor-
les will certainly have the first claim
on our attention.
"The emancipated peoples in Bel
eium and northern France. Italy and
the Balkans already are receiving sup
plies through our interallied organi
zation. We must of necessity be sat
isfied as to the actual conditions of
the German people before sending our
help to them.
Next week l hope to discuss the
whole situation with Mr.. Hoover and
the other food controllers at a meet
ing of the interallied council"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-11-18
Launch Campaign to
Draw Children from
American Industries
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Nov 1S-An active
campaign to secure the return to
school of thousands of children who
have been drawn into industry during
the war emergency has been launch
ed by the children's bureau of the de-
partment of labor. An announcement
today said letters had been sent to
all state officials responsible for the
enforcement Of school attendance and
child labor laws, asking their cooper
alton.
The bureau also has enlisted the co
operation Of the local child welfare
committees of the council of national
defense, the federal employment serv-
ice and the boys working reserve
Thousands Of children. the an
nouncement said, was drawn into ua-
suitable occupations during the war
by the attraction of high wages. In
many instances children under IA are
being employed more than eight
hours day, it was said, and children
as young as five years have been
found in industry.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-11-18
British Secretary Sends
Message Of Appreciation
for Polish Aid in War
tBy Associated Press,

LONDON. Nov. 18-A. J. Balfour,
secretary Of state for foreign affairs.
has sent the following letter to the
Polish national committee:
AT this moment when the armistice
has set the scale on the united eff.
forts of the allies in the cause of free
dom. his majesty's government is
more than ever conscious Of the loyal
cooperation which it received from
the Poles during the course of this
cruel war. 1t is great pleasure for
me to beg you, on behalf OF his ma
jesty's government, to convey to the
Polish people message of our sincere
congratulations"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-11-18
Fyenck Sing 'eOUer There"
in Joyful Celebration
of the Allied Victory
CIV Associated Pressl

PARIS, Nov. 1S-The population
of Paris. after an imposing celebration
of the liberation of Alsace and Lor-
raine, turned out again last night and
crowded the streets. particularly the
important boulevards which were all
lighted in full glory as in times before
the war. Until long after midnight
this morning voices in laughter and
song filed the air. The people were
delirious and happy. They sang and
danced. With linked hands they
whirled round every American soldier
whom they met. The conventions dis
appeared. Young and old were kiss
ing and being kissed They sang not
only French tunes and English songs.
tut American favorites like "Over
There" and Dixie"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-11-18
7hrongs Greet Entrance
of Belgian Royalty Into Ghent
British troops entering Lille.

old girl, rushed through the line OF
lancers and presented bouquet to the
queen. An aide lifted the child and
the queen kissed her on both cheeks.
The little girl then returned proudly
to her mother and exclaimed with
mingled pride and awe: Mother, the
queen kissed me-" Queen EliZabeth's
gracious act was cheered by the
throng.
The crowd then sang the "Braban-
come" and wound up with tremen-
dous outburst of applause. King Al
bert then went to the city hall, where
he was received by acting Mayor An
seele, who expressed the admiration
of the citizens for the kings attitude
during the war. In replying, the king
said:
The citizens of Client have proved
themselves worthy descendants of Van
Artevelde, who suffered privations and
tyranny with eouEasesAadk=festi itaad = - :
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-11-18
Hope for Close Union
of Britain and u. S.
Is Expressed by King
(Ry Associated Pressl

LONDON, Nov 1S.-At the close of
the entertainment given for American
soldiers and sailors and women war
workers at the Palace theatre tonight.
Vice Admiral William S. Sims, com
mander of the American naval forces
in British waters, read a message he
had received from the king in answer
to letter sent to the British sover-
eign by himself and Major General
Biddle on behalf of the American sail
ors and soldiers present. The kings
answer read:
'It is with feelings of gratitude and
sincere pleasure that / received the
letter you addressed to me in the name
of the American sailors and soldiers
who are assembled this evening under
the auspices of the British committee
for entertaining American forces In
the unity Of our cause and our memor-
les fostered by comradeship in arms
| see the realization of my finest hopes
that the American and English peoples
united by ties of closest friendship.
will ever advance together along the
path of progress and civilization.
GEORGE r. l."
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-11-18
(By Associated Press)

GHENT, Belgium, No. 13.-King AL
bert, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Leo
pold CT Belgium made their official en-
trance into Ghent today. Huge
crowds, deliriOus with enthusiasm,
lined the streets. The royal party
moved through cheering throngs amid
showers Of roses and chrysanthe-
NUNS. Every balcony, window and
roof was covered with people, some
of whom cluns perilously to chimneys
and cornices.
The royal party entered through the
Bruges gate at II o'clock. The king
wore the uniform of a Belsian general,
without decorations. He rode a tall
bcy horse. Prince Leopold, in the uni
form of a private soldier OF second
line regiment rode a white praneing
Arabian Both the king and the
prince had steel helmets on their
heads. The queen looked slender and
girlish as she sat her huge brown
horse with elegant ease. She wore
simple champagne-colored habit.
The troops which entered the city
formed the first division of the Bel
gian army. In peace times these men
were quartered at Client. They were
given a great reception by the citizens,
their battered helmets and tattered
uniforms bearing evidence of the re-
cent fighting The flag borne by the
troops is inscribed with the name of
the "Clarckem," the place where this
division smashed the German lines on
Sent % and entered Houlthult forest.
The royal party halted in center of
Place d'Armes and reviewed the whole
first division. these soldiers being vet
erans of the whole four years war.
AS the regiments filed past, with their
bands playing the king and prince sa-
luted and the queen bowed and smiled.
AS the crowds cheered. the king
seemed deeply affected. Prince Leo
pold was serious and imperturable, be-
ing busy in curbing his nervous steed.
Simone van der Leyne, a ten-year-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-11-18
REVOLT At METZ
CAUSES ANXIETY
TO POPULATION
Paris Editor, First Frenchman
to Enter City, Receives
Lively Greeting.
(By Associated Press)

PARIS, Nov. 1S-Louis Forest, one
of the editors of the Matin, succeeded
IN entering Metz, his home town, yes
terday. He was the first Frenchman
to enter since hostilities cea sed. He
was Given lively welcome by the
populace. although German soldiers
and officials YesnEa (a1asz
: revolt 6ccdffed Ia Msfz Nouem-
rbeEs 10 and g soldiers council s1zls
formed under the leadership of two
Socialist workmen and a non-commis-
stoned officer The membership of
the council was made up of few
Workmen and many soldiers
Governor Won Lequis attempted to
resist and marched a squadron of
cavalry with machine guns to the
Place des Armes. He ordered the
cavalry to charge. but they fra ternized
with the mutineers. The governor
then ordered all the authorities to
place themselves at the service Of the
revolutionists.
All went well at first, but the in
fluence of the council proved evan
escent and the council lost all popu-
iulity. SHcll IL was seen LndC the
troops would not be able to get away
at once the soldiers got out of hand
and pillaged the military stores. A
civic guard was formed but on Satur-
day one of the last German regiments
to leave broke into champa gne fac
tory at Moulins. There was trouble
and the civic guards had to retreat
when the drunken soldiers began to
use machine guns.
The situation at Metz, M. Forest re-
ports, is difficult. The city is sur
rounded by armed bands and the pop
u,ation is anxious for the arrival Of
French troops.
M. Forest found H. Houpert. manag-
ing editor of the Lorraine de Metz,
who was released from the German
prison November l, getting ready to
issue the first number of his news
paper on the day the French enter the
city. There were three newspapers
in Metz before the war and Houpert
is going to publish his first number
with the three titles at the top of the
first page. He explained he was GO
ing TO do this so S not to take ad-
vantage of the fact that he was the
first one to return.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-11-18
CONGRESS TO
ADJOURN AT
ONCE UNTIL
new SESSION
War Revenue Bill With Re-
visions Suggested by Nc.
Adoo Cannot be Presented
Until December.
ACTION ON "DRY" BILL
CBy Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Nov 1S-The war
revenue bill the senate finance COM
mittee agreed today, can not be re-
ported to the senate before the new
session Of congress opens Dec. g Be-
cause OF the certain delay in the COM
mittee, due to Secretary McAdoo's s
proposal for downward revision to
make the total levy $4,000. .000, 900 for
1919 and $4,000, 100000 for 1920. it was
the concensus Of opinion that the
present session OF congress might
wei be adjourned at once.
This report was given to majority
Leader Martin in connection with ad
journment plans. With the senate
awaiting the revenue bill and having
little other business, and with the
house virtually suspended under the
three-day recess program, leaders pro-
ceeded with the plan to effect an
early adjournment until the new ses-
sions open two weeks hence.
Goes to President.
Controversy over the proposal to
fix 1920 tax rates in the pending bill
was renewed today with Republicans
again v0icing strong opposition. De-
cisions on this and other revision
questions were deferred. Final leg;s-
lative action was taken today by the
senate on the nation war time" pro
hibition bill, effective July 1. next,
and continuing during rehabilitation.
The measure will 60 Thursday to
President Wilson for his approval con-
fidently expected by prohibition ad-
vocates.
George H. Moses Of New Hamp-
shire was sworn in as member OF
the senate today after a sharp debate
in which Chairman Pomerene of the
committee on privileges and elections
attempted to defer the action pending
investigation by the committee of
charges of foreign larity in the New
Hampshire election on Nov. 5.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-11-18
STATE FLU" BAN
NOT CONTEMPLATED
fBy Associated Pressl

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 1S-No state
wide ban against public meetings be-
cause of influenza is contemplated at
this time. DR.. j. N. Hurry, secretary
of the state board of health said today,
unless the situation becomes worse
than at present. Reports to the state
board indicate that the disease. with
pneumonia. is approaching almost to
the epidemic stage again in some COM
munities of the state The state board
of health will meet Thursday to hear
general reports on the situation
throughout Indiana
The board is said to favor strict
local supervision The situation in
indianapolis again is causing alarm
to the local health authorities.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-11-18
SO - 5s.4sssss- -9~fzs = - ~ 3. -
CzECHS PREPARING
TO LEAVE RUSSIA
TO ALLIED AID
(By Associated Press)

PEKING, Nov. 18,-Whatever aid is
sent to Russia henceforth will be con-
sidered for the Russians alone, the
correspondent is informed by the
Czecho-Slovak headquarters at Vladiv-
ostok. as the Czechs have amply cared
for the allied forces, furnishing muni-
tions. supplies and money.
With Bohemia freed, the Czechs
have no further interest in Russia's 8
national ambitions. They are anxious
to leave for their homes. The deliv-
cred Czechs could negotiate an armis-
tice with the Bolsheviki along the Vol
ga and pass through European Russia
toward their hom eland, but they await
word regarding the allies Russian
policy
The Czechs were ready for frontal
attack, but being greatly ouinumbered.
were forced to retreat eastward to
save their forces. One-fifth of the
Czech forces already have been killed
or wounded in the Russian fighting.
Regardless of the outcome of the
aid planned by France and America,
the Russian civilians along the pres
ent lines must be sustained through
out the winter E. N. Frazar, member
of the American Red Cross commits
sion, says the organization is equipped
to handle the situation. Early reports
stating that there were 100000 refu
gees are dwindling All those really
in need from Vladivostok to Omsk
are receiving attention. The number
beyond there is unknown.
The CZechs are not enthusiastic
about the American aid, saying that
those being assisted are the same peo-
pie who betrayed the CZechs travelling
across Siberia toward France.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-11-18
Names COMMITTEE
TO DRAFT STATE
6, 0. P. PLATFORM
(Ry Associated Press)

INDIANAPOLIS. Nov. 18-Roscoe
Ripper of Boonville. state senator
elect, and Harry Tuthill, Michigan
City. representative elect, were named
by Governor Goodrich today as mem
bers of the first of the legislative COM
mittees to draft republican platform
measures to be presented to the gen.
eral assembly next year. Both are
former circuit court judges and among
the bills they will write will be that
making the encouragement an ap-
pointive instead of an elective officer
The governor has received word
from Samuel Benz. of English. repre-
sentative elect from Crawford and
Washington counties, that he can
not serve as the democratic member
of the legislative visiting committee
becaus of illness
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-11-18
HUNGARIAN TROOPS
ORDERED Modified
(RV Associated PreSS)

BASEL. Nov. 1S-The Hungarian
government has ordered the mobiliza-
ton of troops on a pretext that 1t is
necessary for the maintenance of or
der. according to Prague dispatch
from the Czecho-Slovak press bureau,
which quotes advices from Skalitz,
Four classes have been called upon
and among the troops modified are
Slovaks.
PARIS. Nov IS - Anton Korosep,
president of the Jugo-Slav national
council. the provisional government of
the Jueo-Slayic countries formerly
ruled by Austria Hungary. is in Paris
to establish relations with the entente
governments.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-11-18
four killed IN
SOUTHERN RIOT
(By Associated Press)

WINSTON-SALEM, n. c.. Nov 49,
Order was restored here today after
a night of rioting in which four per-
sons were killed and score injured
when a mob attempted to lynch Pus-
sell High, a negro. held in the city
jail on charges of shooting farmer.
the county sheriff and attacking the
farmers wife.
The negro, who was not positively
identified is believed to have been
removed elsewhere for safe keeping
Arrival of 175 soldiers from Camp
Greene early today had pronounced
effect on the mob which dispersed.