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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-01-30
W. F.. DERRICK DEAD.
Life Of Popular and Widely Known
Citizen Ends.

Orangeburg, Jan. 24.-Walter Ed
ward Derrick, member of the house
of representatives from Orangeburg
county and we'll known and. beloved
citizen of Orangeburg, died here at
his home, Orange Court" this af-
ternoon at 4:30 o'clock. Mr.. Der
rick came home from Columbia We'd
nesday one week ago, having influ-
enza. Pneumonia later developed,
from which he died.
Mr.. Derrick, though a young man,
had climbed to the top as business
man and as leader. He was 81
years of age. He had just retired
as grand chancellor of the grand
lodge of Knights of Pythias, after
holding the office with honor and
esteem. He was member of Orange
Lodge, knights of Pythias; Shibbo-
leth Lodge, A. F. NJ; Eureka Chap
ter, R. A. NJ; Petros Council, S. NJ;
Orangeburg Commandery, Knights
Templar; Omar Temple, A. A. 0. n.
M. S., and the local lodge of Odd
Fellows. He was a faithful and use
full member Of St. Paups Methodist
church, taking leading part in Sun
day school work. Mr.. Derrick had
just begun his duties as representa-
tive from Orangeburg county in the
State legislature, when the fatal ma
lady fell upon him. This was his
first political venture and he was
elected with much honor. He was a
popular man with every one and his
death is received with great sadness
throughout the State. He was born
in the Dutch Fork section of
Lexington county, where his rel
atives reside. He taught school
some years after receiving his
education at Newberry college.
He married Miss Virginia Wal
ker, and moved to Orangeburg,
where he has for many years sue
cessfully engaged in the insurance
business. He is survived by his wild
ow and a small daughter, Elizabeth
norr;ob
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-01-30
GIRLS TAKE OWN LIVES.
Twin Sisters Leap to Death From
Ship.-In Red Cross Service.

Bordeaux, Jan. 24.-Misses Gladys
and Dorothy Cromwell, sisters, OF
New York, leaped from the rail of
the French steamer La Lorraine as
the steamer was in the Garonne river
bound for New York today. Both
were drowned. The bodies have not
yet been recovered.
Both the young women belonged to
the American Red Cross and were re-
turning home. A letter found in their
stateroom and addressed to the COM
manding officer of their Red Cross
unit, Informed him of their intention
to lend it all"
The Misses Cromwell had spent
much time at the front and friends
said they had complained of being
tired physically and mentally.
The Cromwell sisters were twins,
% years old. They had been in the
service of the Red Cross since Feb
ruary, 1918, most Of the time at
Chalons-sur-M -Marne, where they were
engaged in canteen work. For sew
eral months they were within range
of the German guns and in the midst
Of constant airplane raids.
When the canteen closed the, sis
ters entered the evacuated hospitals,
where they continued work under
high pressure. Miss Barnett, the i'm
mediate superior officer of the Misses
Cromwell, told the Associated Press
that they were the best liked and
the most devoted workers she had.
Miss Barnett believes that the reac-
ton from the long strain and high
nervous tension under bombardment
caused the sisters to become despond-
ent. They were cheerful and happy
when they left Paris, she said.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-01-30
HON. B. E. NICHOLSON DEAD.
Senator From Edgefield County Sue.
cumbs to Pneumonia.

Edgefeld, Jan. 23.-State Senator
B. E. Nicholson died at his home here
at Z o'clock this morning from pneu-
monia following influenza. He came
home sick last Tuesday, but there
was little apprehension that he was
seriously i'll until pneumonia devel-
oped two days after confinement to
his bed The funeral will take place
tomorrow morning at II o'clock. A
faithful churchman, splendid citi-
zen and able lawyer and Senator. his
death is not only a distinct loss to
Edgefield county but to the State as
well. His death has cast deep
gloom over this community.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-01-30
THIRTIETH TO CAMP JACKSON.
Statement by Croweu Concerning Re.
turn of s. G. Troops.

Washington, Jan. 25.-South Caro-
lina's quota of the Thirtieth division
will not be demobilized at Camp
Sewer. They will be sent to Camp
Jackson after debarkation, but it is
not certain where they will be de-
modified. 1t is further to be noted
that in referring to the return of the
'Thirtieth the war department now
slightly qualities the statement that
Charleston will be the debarkation
point.
Senator E. D. Smith, now confined
to his bed with an attack of influ-
enza, refrained from taking sides
in the competition between Green
Vile and Columbia for the demobiliz-
alton until Columbia had withd drawn
in favor of Greenville and the legis-
lature of South Carolina had passed
resolution urging the designation
of Camp Sewer. On receipt of this
information the Senator commune
Gated with the war department spe-
cifically in behalf of Greenville, and
today he received the following let
ter from Assistant Secretary Crow
ell:
81 have investigated the plans for
the return of the Thirtieth division.
This division is scheduled for early
convoy and will be disembarked at
Charleston if possible. They will
then proceed to Camp Jackson, at
Columbia, and will probably be de-
mobilized there. There seems to be
no possibility of of their being de-
modified at Camp Sewer, since that
camp is now being evacuated
Later over the telephone Secretary
Crowell made the statement positive
that Camp Sewer would not be the
demobilization point, as it is without
the facilities which are regarded as
absolutely essential. Il -
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-01-30
WILL YOU ADOPT AN ORPHAN?
People of Bamberg Asked to He'll
Support the Fatherless.


erless Children of France" has un-
dertaken the care of French orphans
made destitute by the great war.
There are more than a million of
these little ones, and neglect now
cannot be repaired later.
The work is carried on by local
committees, and every cent of money
subscribed goes to the child; expen-
ses are met by voluntary donations.
Ten cents keep a child one day.
S3.05 for one month, $36.50 main
tains an orphan one year in its
mothers home. Upon receipt of
your pledge for one years care, the
name and address of child will be
given you, and the child or it's moth
er writes a letterN of acknowledge
ment to the benefactor.
Let every home in the county to
which a son is returning from the
war, and every fireside where there
is vacant chair" every school and
club adopt at least one of these lit
tie orphans whose fathers can never
come back home.
We want every teacher to present
this cause to the boys and girls in
the schools; an average of only ten
cents from each child would amount
to a good deal. Blank pledges and
all further information will be glad
ly given. MRS. B. w. FAUST,
Chm'n. for Bamberg County.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-01-30
CABLEGRAM FROM WILSON.
Advises Cotton May Be Exported to
Neutral Countries.

Orangeburg, Jan. 23.-Col. J. H.
Claffy, president of the South Caro-
line State Farmers Union, authorizes
the publication of the following
cablegram received today from Pres
ident Wilson from Paris:
Cotton may be exported to all
neutral contries in amounts adequate
for their needs. Further exports to
or for account of enemy countries
raise important questions Of policy
which are the subject of attentive
consideration by associated govern
ments.'
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-01-30
JURY DECLARES FANNIN GUILTY.
Charged With Inflicting Wound to
Avoid Draft.

BENJAMIN F.: Fannin, 20 year old
Barnwell county farmer, was convict
ed in the United Statess court yes
terday on the charge THAT he pur-
posely wounded himself to disquali-
fy him for military service"
The government examined num-
Der of witnesses in an endeavor to
weave a strong chain of circumstan-
tial evidence against the defendant.
Witnesses testified that Fannin was
examined for army service on June
IA, 1918, and the morning of June l 7
the defendant was handed his notice
to report. to the local board at 9 a.
m. June "a to go to Camp Jackson.
On the afternoon of June II after
the notice to report had been re-
ceived the defendant was injured by
the discharge from single-barreled
gun. June 10 he was seen with his
right hand bandaged. He was taken
to Camp Jackson on June "a, and on
the following day was admitted to
the base hospital A government
witness told the jury that Fannin
had told HIM that he had shot him
self purposely.
Three physicians, DR.. Briggs, DR..
Cone and Surgeon Stone, who was in
charge of surgery at the base hos
pital at the time Fannin was admit
ted and treated, testified in the case.
Surgeon Stone and DR.. Briggs ex-
pressed the opinion that the wounds
carried by Fannin could not have
been inflicted in an ordinary manner.
DR.. Briggs said the defendant told
him he was dragging the gun over
a log with his right fingers over the
muzzle when it fired.
The defendant said he was 29 years
old and resided in Barnwell county
with his mother He was a farmer
and, carpenter. He registered with
the local board at Barnwell and was
placed in class c. Later he was re-
assigned to class 1. On the afternoon
of June II he went out to shoot birds
with a single-barreled gun. He fired
at a flying bird and it dropped to the
ground. He started toward the place
where the bird fell and stepped OH a
log. He stumbled and fell and *he
gun was discharged. The load tore
away about one-half of the index and
second finger on the right hand. DE-.
Cone dressed the wounds. He did
not remember the exact position OF
the gun when it fired.
The district attorney made pow
erful appeal to the jury on behalf of
the prosecution and J. H. Coope"
made an able address for the DEFEND
ant. The jury returned the verdict
of guilty after brief deliberation.
Judge Smith will pronounce sent
ence later-Columbia State.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-01-30
OLAR NAN IS CITED.

George w. Smith HOnored by Secre-
tary Daniels of the Navy.
The friends and relatives of George
w. Smith, of Olar, will be interested
in the following dispatch from Wash
ington under date of January %.
No details of the matter other than
contained in the dispatch have been
made public as yet:
Secretary Daniels announced to-
day that he had officially commended
the armed guard of the steamer West
bro, consisting of % men, and five
other enlisted men of the navy for
acts of courage performed in connec-
ton with their duties.
The armed guard of the Westbro
volunteered to aid the ships crew in
shifting the cargo at sea to save the
vessel which was in a dangerous con-
dition.
George w. Smith, Of Olar, s. G.,
is also included among the enlisted
men.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-01-30
5000 Lost Arms or Legs.

Washington, Jan. 23.-Two sold
iers out of every thousand who fought
with the American army overseas
lost an arm or a leg. Lieut.. Col.
Strong, of the army medical corps,
told the House military affairs COM
mittee today that 5000 of the total
combat force of 100000 were so
MANNED and that 1000 had been re-
turned home and were being fitted
with artificial limbs in military hos
pitals. An appropriation Of $7,000,-
900 to purchase artificial limbs as
we'll as serums and vaccines was ask
ed for by the medical corps.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-01-30
CONGRESS ADOPTS
LEAGUE OF NATIONS
SATURDAY MEMORABLE DAY IN
PEACE CONFERENCE.
First Storm Passes
And Wilson Wins
Inspiration of President Wilson's
Speech on League and Clemen-
~ ceau's Skillful Tactics

Paris, Jan. 26.-The peace confer
ence, on Saturday weathered its first
storm and under the Inspiration of a
speech by President Wilson and skill
!. fuI guidance by m. Clemenceau, the
chairman, unanimously adopted reso-
lutions declaring for league of ma
tions. The conference also went on
record in favor of Incorporating the
league as an integral part of the
general treaty of peace and admitting
to the league "every civilized nation
which can be relied on to promote
its objects"
sLively Protests.
Belgium, Serbia, Rumania, Portu-
gal, Brazil, Siam, China and Czechoz
Slovakia protested against the va
rious committees being largely re-
str.cted to the great powers and asked
for proportional representation privi-
1eges, particularly on bodies dealing
with the league of nations, labor and
reparation for war damages.
Although this was cloud no big
ger than a mans hand, it threatened
at one time to grow into general
alignment of the small powers against
the five great powers. This, how
ever. was ayerted by NJ. Clemenceau' s
good tempered and skillful direction.
Picturesque Sitting.
The session had the same impress
siye dignity as the open session, with
picturesque sitting of Arabs and
Indians in their turbans and tunics,
as we'll as a distinguished array of
prime ministers and other world fig
nres, President Wilson for the first
time was accompanied by the Amer
lean delegation, Col. House having
recovered sufficiently from the ILL
ness to be presnt.
Honor Goes to Wilson.
z Although it had been expected that
Premier Lloyd George would open the
discussion of the league of nations,
President Wilson had this honor. The
President was followed by Mr.. Lloyd
George in a brief address, and the
resolution favoring the league was
adopted without dissent after the
proposal had been accepted by Pre-
mier Orlando for. Italy, Paul Hy-
mans for Belgium and Mr.. La for
China.
Oil on Troubled Sea.
When the other resolutions were
brought up and the protests of the
Representatives of the small powers
were made, NJ. Clemenceau made a
plea for harmony and On his assur-
ance that the supreme council would
Tgiye attention to the viewpoint of the
small nations all the proposed amend
ments were withdrawn and the reso-
buttons were adopted unanimously.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-01-30
Oil on Troubled Sea.
ORANGEBURG MAN DIES.
1t. 0. X. Wilson Succumbs t<
Pneumonia Overseas.

Pneumonia Overseas.
Orangeburg, Jan. 28.-News has
been received here to the effect that
Lieut.. Orville X. Wilson, of the
318th Field Artillery Band, died in
France January IL of bronchial
pneumonia. Official notification came
to Mrs. Wilson, who is at present in
Richmond, Va. 1t was known that
Lieut.. Wilson was under treatment
at hospital for some time past, but
his condition had not been considered
very serious, and the news Of his
death was received by his many
friends here with surprise and deep
regret.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-01-30
Worth 1t.

Tommy (laid up from eating too
much dinner): "L feel awfully sick,
ma, but 1t was worth it."
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-10

evidently heard the crack of the bat.
20 pierce the blue. but never saw the
ball and it dropped thirty feet from
anybody for triple. He scored when
Roush, also bothered by the glare
dropped Risherg's ny Schalk was
thrown out by Rath. terminating the
rally.
The Reds got a man to second in
the final round. but he expired there.
while the Sox, responding 10 yells from
their friends in the stands, tried to
start another rally, but nothing came
OF it, Murphy came to bat for Wilkin-
son and did not try very hard to get
out of the way Of curve which struck
him on the back.
L!ebold sen, n liner which had all
The marks Of triple to right center
Roual made the greatest catch of the
series in capturing It, He raced at top
speed across the field and foil as he
grasped the ball off his shoe tops. He
turned a somersault. but came up with
the ball still safely In his hands. Muir
ply was almost at second, but was able
TO scramble back TO first. Eddie Col
Inns singled to center and Murphy made
third on the hit. The Reds made no
attempt to prevent Collins stealing sec
ond. The game was 100 near over.
Weaver flew out TO left center. Now
was the time. from the local view
point, for another homer by Jackson,
but he went out easily. Rath TO Dau-
bert.
All told. the Reds accumulated six
teen hits. every player getting one or
more. The SoS made ten.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-10
LATE NEWS BULLETINS
I TNCIPI.pC

LYNCHBURG. VA, Oct. s.-The
George w Helms Company has pur-
chased additional realty adjoining its
large storage warehouse as soon as
possession can be had OF the property.
INC company's plans arc to increase
us torce or employees from $50 to 800
RALEIGH, n. c.. Oct. e.-Twenty-six
of the serenty-two cotton growing
counties of N..th Carolina have been
orEanized for. the approaching cam
I;aa ~ OF s inc american Cotton Associa-
MEMPHIS. TENN. GcT. e-Al,en
MeNamara. twenty-three. white, was
found guilty. OF attacking seventeen
nal Court here tonight after what was
trials In the annals OF the State.
United States soldiers in an automobile
was fred upon from ambush today in
LoNpoN, Oct. a.-The Kings COPY
Of the German peace treaty probably
will be signed by King George tomor-
row and forwarded 10 Paris,
RALEIGH. \. c.. Oct. 9.-The North
small Yield per acre as at any time
in moro than twenty years. and the
production will be tie smallest within
Prank acid AGENT e hs co
Operative Crop Reporting Service.
ST. LOUIS. Oct. 9.-Captain Il. Paul
Phillipn. United States Army, was to-
night declared winner of the army
navy balloon race started from st.
Louis September %.
SPOKANE. WASH. Oct s-Senator
Hiram w. Johnson addressed an audi
ence here tonight which filled the State
armory. with an estimated capacity OF
1000 persons.
LONDON Oct. e.-Premier Lloyd
George. answering demands made by
British miners at today's conference,
admitted that many advantages could
be secured from joint control Of mines
by capital and labor, but declared the
government was unable TO frame its
policies on the lines of the miners
suggestion.
PLYMOUTH, Oct. 9.-British soldiers,
just returned from Russia. tonight en-
gagged In drunken orgy OF lighting
vcritable hattie ensucd.
TARRYTOWN. N Y. Oct. 9.-Cardi-
nal MERCER, the Belgian prelate. ac-
eeompan'ed by Archbishop Hayes. OF
New York, visited John d. Rookie Teller
at his country estate today.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-10
WORLD SERIES FLAG
WILL FLY FROM POLE
AT REDLAND PARK
Continued From First PaseD

continued From First PaEeD
Wonderful threw by Iicboid from cen
started by Harden lining TO Canal Canal,
and Eller got on by taking one OF
James wild ones in his anatomy. Rath
renchinE second Daubert '' sinc,o G'ie ep
left center ana a;Iier at,empted to
ssc n9 i was on this play that Lie
pia a mage CO. ms oa accurate return TO the
In the hfth the Reds added another
run to their string and did It after
e @H "a Rob 6ee ho retired hi'less to the
and way down on the safe side Of the
foul line for = triple. Neale rose TO
t Kopf em senriery %i,h single TO LEFT;
Risberg threw Raridcn out al first.
Hiring on New HurIer.
Ihe Reds started the sixth with
G Eter Up and he singled through the
gtGesr's sse boz Rath walked ana as
bert greeted WILKINSON. the new hur-
s Sch Mlth had onnt IN from, of me pa,e
Filler at third but threw Vide and 0 re
bases were flled Groh. in The pinch.
seoqins Ell E,er h s9S h,; sbnElsd 20 center
n the melee by singing and sc :9rIep
p Pa, Kopf walked and Seais
a. al tho no n Misaver pH who threw Roush out
NAMED fued. With Rariden a. bat.
Hopf took too long lead or second
ahd was caught by Schalks throw
IN the eighth Roush got life when
~ IN the back hy = pitched ball and
~ eventuated into tally. He vas sac
rihced to second by Duncan and regis.
'e'ed on Rar!den's single 70 left
Chicago Begins Playing.
Chicago started such Fireworks -.
tney nad IN reserve in this inning
I.iebold drove liner TO r!rht. whiri,
Nesle captured on the dead run Col.
liIfs .s.cg!ec TO center and Weaver
doubled 20 -!ght. Then both Colliag
ahn "eaver scored on JacEson'. double
In the same direction. Fe!sch Dooued
10 Daub%rt 7, ~as here that the sun
Joined the Write SoI team Gandn nit
long Mighty - right cta,er. Eea!e
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-10
USE PASTORAL LETTER
TO QUIET WAR UNREST
Fight Develops When Faction in House of Deputies Seeks
to Delay Action Until the Next
General Convention

derstood many delegates object TO
several of the amendments. This arEu-
mcnt Will be resumed tomorrow
Would Modify Examinations.
The House OF Bishops spent the
greater part Of the day In discussion
Of canonical revision. particularly the
revision would modify examination OF
the candidates and Interpretation of
Holy Scripture. add an elective study
subject prior to ordination and admit
ordained priests OF other churches to
practice in the Episcopal Church.
Tho bishops concurred In approval
OF tho election by the lower house
as bishop of New York. and the depu-
ties cuncurred in decision OF the House
OF Bishops 10 discharge the wartime
commissions. leaving its unfinished
duties TO committee.
something OF fight is expected on
resolution introduced in the lower
house today by a Southern delegate
asking the United States senate TO
ratify the peace treaty and league OF
nations covenant.
Approval was given several amend
ments to the CHURCH constitution
adopted at the last tfiennial conven-
ton: Including that providing for the
of promotion by seniority.
Bishops Stringer, of the Church OF
England. In the Yukon, and Roper. OF
ottawa. presented the convention tho
greetings OF the Canadian Church. and
delegation will be sent to the Cana
dian synod with the greetings OF the
American Church.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-10
PAUL HAIRsTON WILL FACE
JURY TODAY FOR HIS CRIME
Negro Youths Mental Condition Being
Investigated by Court officials
at Mnrtinsvillc.

Especial to Tho Times Dspatch.l
DANNllLE, VA. Oct. ga special
grand jury ordered yesterday by Judge
Hughes billiard at Martinsvillo this
morning quickly returned Il true bill
against Paul Hairston. negro. youth,
held for having made criminal at
tack on Laura Beiton. aged fourteen.
near Rtdgeway. The negro will be
tried at Martnsville tomorrow.
There is some doubt as to the age
OF the youth. He appears TO be under
eighteen. although this. he says. Is his
right age. His appearance is that Of
Il youth OF sixteen. and his father and
mother have been summoned to court
with n view to determining more exact
ly his age. a physician is also to
examine the negro TO see il he is men,
tally sound, as there Is doubt as to
this. Tho negro appears to be quite
calm and outwardly at least shows
no sign OF fear or u realization OF the
seriousness OF the crime with which
he is charged.
The court has appointed ]. NJ. Cling
ingpccl to represent him before the bar
tomorrow.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-10
FARMER FOLK FLOCK
TO BIG STATE SHOW
Continued From First Page.l

Continued From FIRST PaReo
work in fifteen Southern States, was
at the fair yesterday. and declared that
the club exhibits here were the bes,
ne had seen this fall.
Confederate veterans Will be the
guests OF the fair management today.
Free admission TO the grounds and the
grandstand will be given TO them. and
the majority OF the shows on the mid
way will admit them without charge.
Richmond people going TO and leaving
the fair in automobiles have been urged
to pick up the veterans and carry them
TO their destination in their cars.
Automobile Speed Context.
Tomorrow will be Automobile Day.
There will be no running races or
steeplerhsse. Iastcad five automobile
speed tests around the mile oval have
been Arranged. several local racing
cars Will be entered in the events be-
sides 4 number OF racing cars sent here
especially FOR competition Saturday
Forrest Hcdrick, OF Henr!co County,
was awarded first pride yesterday for
the best calf exhibited by members at
the Richmond Chamber OF Commerce
boys calf club al tho Fair. The prize
is registered bull calf donated by
George G. Gregory. a Richmond aitor-
neg and owner OF one OF the finest stock
farms IN This section The club Of
which Nedrick is member was or
gained by w. l.. Kirby, county farm
agen, OF Henr!co.