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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-10-16

engraved in the building. In other
words, he had so planned his cam
paign that any negro possessing from
so cents to $50 was given an oppor-
tunity to invest in something connect
ed with the union.
"Another scheme used by Hill to
obtain money was to appoint leading
negroes in each lodge as private
and foreign detective furnishing
them large nickel plated stars and a
pair of nickel plated handouts for
which they paid him $50 each.
White Men Make Speeches.
ellis meeting at Winchester in Au-
gust was attended and addressed by
white men. He. simply played upon
the ignorance and superstition of a
race of children-most of whom
could neither read nor write.
81 have cross examined and talked
to at least 100 prisoners at Elaine.
They belong to different lodges tin
that section. The stories they tell
are almost Identical as to the prom
ises and representations made by
Hill. He even told them that prob
ably some of the negroes would be
called upon to die before equal
rights would be assured but they
must look upon themselves as cru
saders and die if necessary to secure
the freedom Of the other members
of their race.
Call lodge meetings we're required
to maintain an armed 'outer guard
of six sentinels. Hills usual express
ion was Get your racks filled for the
day to come
Gas far as oppression is concerned
many Of the negroes involved own
mules, horses, cattle and automobiles
and clear money every year on thei1
crops after expenses are paid
Authorities today continued theil
search for Ed Ware, alleged rins
leader of band of insurgents, who
is still at large.
Robert L. Hill named in confession:
of prisoners as the leader of the ne
gro organizations, eluded capture il
the first round up Of men wanted b.
civil and military authorities. He i
believed to have escaped to the can'
brakes and search for him is in pro
gress by soldiers and deputies, wht
have warrants.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-10-16
Z. S. GREATEST COUNTRY.
Herein is Shown Wherein it is the
Greatest.

You have heard so often that the
United States is the greatest country
in the world that perhaps the state
ment makes little impression on you.
A public speaker recently pointed out
that while the United States has only
per cent. of the population of the
world and only Z per cent. of the
land, it produces:
Sixty per cent. of the worlds sup
ply of copper.
Forty per cent. of the Worlds sup
ply of lead.
Fifty-two per cent. Of the worlds
ply of zinc.
Sixty per cent. of the worlds sup
ply of aluminium.
Sixty per cent. of the worlds sup
ply of oil.
seventy-fve per cent. of the worlds
supply Of corn.
Sixty per cent. of the worlds sup
ply of cotton.
Forty per cent. of the worlds sup
ply of silver.
Fifty-two per cent of the worlds
supply of coal.
Forty per cent. OF the worlds sup
ply of iron and steel.
Twenty per cent. of the worlds
supply of gold.
Eighty-five per cent. Of the world S
supply of automobiles.
Twenty-Five per cent of the worlds
supply of wheat, and refnes 80 per
cent. of the copper and operates 40
per cent. of the worlds railroads.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-10-16
LIST OF PRESENTS.
Byrnes Shows Up Effort Of Republi
cans to Make Political Capital.

Washington, Oct. 8.-Congressman
Byrnes, of South Carolina, today ask
ed and received permission to have
printed in The Congressional Record
the statement of Secretary Tumulty
in reply to resolution introduced by
Congressman Rodenberg, of Illinois,
regarding presents received by the
President and Mrs. Wilson while
abroad. This statement shows that
in spite of the efforts of Mr.. Roden-
berg to show that these presents were
of great worth they were almost en-
tirely pictures, pins, books and gen.
eral bricabrac of very little if any
money value.
It was Mr.. Byrnes's idea to have
nothing concealed and to show up
the Republicans in their efforts to
make mountain out of a mole hill
for political reasons.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-10-16
WORK OF NEGRO SCHEMER.
Robert L. Hill, a Negro 26 Years Old,
;, Instigator of Trouble.

A statement was made last Monday
on the recent riots by E. NJ. Allen, OF
the committee of seven, authorized by
local officers, to find out the trouble
at Helena. Arkansas, charging that
the affair was an organized negro up
rising, fostered by negro who prey
ed on the Ignorance and superst1-
tion of a race of children for none
tary gains"
Mr.. Allen, who was one of the lead
ing men marked for death, after hear
ing confessions, examining circulars
and other evidence procured by state
and military officers in connection
with the work of the committee, is
sued the following statement to ex-
plain what the committee had found
to be the situation leading to the
killing of five white men and up
wards of a score of negroes:
"The present trouble with the ne
groes in Phillips county Is not race
riot. 1t is a deliberately planned in
surrection of the negroes against the
whites directed by an organization
known as the Progressive Farmers
and Household Union of America,
established for the purpose of band
ing negroes together for the killing
of white people. This union was
started by Robert l.. Hill, a negro,
26 years of age, of Winchester, Ark
who saw in it an opportunity of max
ing easy money. He had been
farmer all of his life but lately had
been posing as a private detective
doing work in this and all foreign
countries
Began in April.
''Hill started his first union WORK
in April of this year." Mr.. Allen said
eHe told the negroes it was necessar!
for all members of the union to arm
themselves in preparation for the da!
when they should be called upon tt
attack their white oppressors.
*sNegro men were charged SIS
entrance fees and negro women 81
cents" Mr.. Allen said in his state
ment.
"Another form of extortion was t.
sell shares af SO each to all the ne
groes in a proposed building to b.
erected by the union at Winchester,
the statement says: "Hill would fnt
out what negroes possessed thrift
stamps and Liberty bonds and woul'
have certificate stating that S
many shares had been purchased a
SO per share and all negroes buyin
shares in the union of $50 or NOR
were told that their names would b
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-10-16
Fido Was Undecided.

ooh, Mr.. Smith," cried the young
lady, as she greeted her caller, $50
you have been making friends with
Fido! And do you think he likes
you?"
"Well," said Mr.. Smith grimly, 81
don't believe he's quite decided yet
he's only had one bite of me, and he
seems to want another"
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-09
Charles H. FlOry
(Ketchikan Chronicle)


 Announcement by Charles H. Flory, Supervisor of the National Forests of Alaska of the policy he purposes pursue with reference to the Territory and the aid he hopes be able to rnder in its de veopment is gratifying It is thoroughly construc- tive and will certainly work to the benefit of Alas ka and the nation.
 Mir Flory comes to the North with an open mind, anxious learn the needs of the country and to help in presenting to the proper authorities at the National capital such recommendations as will be of assistance in bringing about desired regulations and laws. Many changes are needed and there Is doubt that the head of the Alaska division of the Forestry Bureau will not require many months to learn them
 In his announced intention of becoming well ac- luaned with conditions before making any move he is pursuing a course that will commend itself to all. To make proper recommendations he must familiarize himself with the people, the resources, the possibilities and the means of bringing about conditions such will permit the opening of new industries
 Without reference to the forestry department, it might be noted that many Federal officials who have served in Alaska to the country believing that they the government, that their opinions were final all questions, and with desire to cooper ate with the people most interested. MT Flory, coming in entirely different frame of mind, Al aska is to be congratulated and nothing but good of his presence in the country.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-09
Food Trees For Shade

Providence Journal
 There is substantial merit in the new law of Mich fgan for the planting of bearing trees along the public road The shortage of walnut hickory and chestnut is indicated by abnormal prices, and the time when the supply will be exhausted is not far distant The Michigan Legislature did pass up the entire subject of forestry, but it made good beginning and if the work of the State Agricultural College and the State Highway Commission is thor oughly done the Legislature probably will be called upon to establish large state reservations for the growing of valuable timber.
 In Michigan seeds and young trees to be supplied and planted by the State part of the general plan of highway construction. An issue of 900 900 of state bonds is be supplemented by Federal and local appropriations to the amount of $150,00O,000. What proportion of this is required for tree planting has not yet been determined, but a few millions will long way toward bordering the roads with ornamental and useful trees.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-09
BERLIN STILL LIVING ON PIPE
 DREAMS

American newspaper correspondents who have reached Berlin since the signing of the treaty and the resumption of mail, commercial and other amen ties, say German sentiment to be practically unanimous in the belief that between the United States and Japan is Germans believe that Great Britain is flaming the embers of lurking war feeling hoping to bring forth burst of flame. The theory behind the belief is conviction that and industrial they have made since 1914, and their increased prestige the sea, both to merchant and naval marine, through the war, and powers they may weaken each other, and give Britain opportunity regain lost trade and power during the progress of the conflict.
 The correspondent also says that Germans greatly interested in the riots in the United States. and profess to prospect for Japanese and Negro alliance in this country which might mean a Colored President in the United States.
 The New York World Berlin correspondent wires:
 An example of how the Pan-German
 imagination still be pipe-dreame is
 furnished in column article in the Lokal-
 Anzeiger, headlined, The Black Peril which
 says:
 The disorders reported but
 beginning. If the Negroes find a lead
 er-perhaps they already have one-we may
 yet experience all things, perhaps
 come day black President
 - Tt Is easily possible that Bolshevist
 propaganda will make of the Negro.
 One cannot forsee what might happen in
 the United States if these masses poured
 over the country, murdering and punder-
 ing The Japanese too, calculating
 the Negro Some day this grow into
 very serious problem, beside which the la
 Dor questions will be like child's play"
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-09
ENTERTAINING U. s. NAVY

Plans being worked for the entertain ment of the officers and of the Pacific fleet at San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco Oakland, Alameda. Berkeley, Portland Astoria, Seattle, Ta- coma. Feliingham, Everett and other Pacific ports that should make those assigned the vessels this coast feel lucky Banquets athletic meets pa rades, excursions theatricals, dances and all the methods of giving joy to mind and body aye on the various programs In Seattle the work of arranging entertainment is in the hands of the Chamber of Commerce. and it is planned make a program that will keep all concerned busy for tme
 This system of entertaining visitors and particu-
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-09
Luke McLuke Says:

After you have roamed around for a while you will discover that the biggest floppers are the people who brag most about their Consistency
 The difference between Opportunity and a Collector is that Opportunity knocks but once at your door
 A gown does not have to be cut so low that the V reaches the waist line in order to be decollete, but you cant make some women believe 1t.
 And a fat woman can get a whole lot of exercise out of wishing that she was thin.
 When a man marries girl friend he sometimes discovers that matri- mony knocks the CT" out of friend.
 Another sure way to make bum out of young man is for him to have mother who hates to see him work.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-09
SUNDAY PICNIC WHICH OFFERS FINE OUTING
 AND REFRESHMENTS
Auto Excursion Will Run Sunday Afternoon to Mendenhall School For Benefit of
 School

Sunday afternoon, Aug. 10, weather permitting, Mir. and Mrs. Danner and assistants will serve refreshments at the Mendenhall school house. Caro will cave the City Hall in his auto at o'clock and a fare of 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children for the round trip will be charged. The proceeds are to be devoted to a Catholic School Victory Bond Every one is cordially invited. The commit tee in charge of arrangements are Mrs. Josephine G. Valentine and Mrs. C. J. Skuse.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-09
FIRE FROM AN IRON CAUSES FIRE IN TAILOR
 SHOP OF F. WOlLAND

Causing several hundred dollars damage to the building and destroy ing the stock of goods in the shop, fire was started in the tailoring es- tablishment of F. Wolland this morn ing. The loss to both the building, which was wned by B. M Behrends, and to the stock owned by MT. Vol land is covered by insurance in the hands of H. R. Shepart and Son.
 MT. Wolland is in Petersburg and his loss has not been estimated.
 The fire was caused by an electric pressing iron which was left on all night. It was quickly put out by the fire department.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-09
SPECIAL FERRY WILL
 BE RUN MONDAY EVENING
 FOR EASTERN STAR DANCE

The Juneau Ferry and Navigation Company has kindly consented to run the ferryboat Lone Fisherman for the benefit of the large crowd of dancers who will attend the tenth anniversary dance of the Douglas Chapter which will be held in the Natatorium Hall Monday evening, August II.
 The Lone Fisherman will leave Thane on special trip to Douglas at S:45 and will leave Juneau at 9 30 for Douglas.
 After the dance, the Lone Fsher- man will leave Douglas at 12:3O for Thane and on returning will. leave Douglas at 1:15 am. for Juneau
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-09
NO REPEAL YET OF
 LUXURY TAX IN NATION

From the fact that a bill for the repeal of the luxury tax was intro duced in Congress and passed the House, the impression seems to pre- vail in Juneau that the bill has be- come law. No information has been received here to that effect. So far as known, the bill has not yet passed both houses. Likely it will be considerably debated before 1t becomes a law
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-09
Good Citizens Help
(ValdeZ Miner

Are you a good citizen you "fudgng' on your duties? Do you help support the citys nstitu- tions you parasitic living off the town and spending your money in the States? Do you help support the bank, the electric light and telephone service and the other necessary business institutions or the city! Unless you do the burden falls upon prosperity more to the city. ~1f>every gets i'll and helps pull the load it slides easily; if you hang back in the pessimstic breeding, letting others do. your share, the load is heavy the optimists A good citizen is who spends his money helping his neighbor sled the rough spots. You may be able to do without things but in times like these you shouldn't
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-09
LET US WORK TOGETHER

It might be well for the people of Alas
 ka to begin to discuss Statehood Tor the
 Territory With two Senators and several
 Representatives in the Congress, Alaska
 would get more consideration from the leg
 islative body of the Nation-( Anchorage
 Times)
 A short time ago the Anchorage Times suggest ed that Alaska should full Territorial form of government and it should stick to its test Let us get in line behind Delegate Grigsby for full Territorial form of government, with power over fisheries the game, matters of taxation propor- tiona representation in the Territorial Legislature and all the other things that with such a form of government, first Then let all get together in the fight Statehood. Congress would not give Alaska Statehood with the small population which she now has, but she will give us the full Terri torial form of government. We have that from the present Congress, and then by exercising the general powers that conferred by that we can lay the foundation for Statehood.
 The Empire is for Statehood and soon as the full Territorial form of government is provided 1t will fight for it hard anybody-if not harder
 Let all work together on practicable lines for self-government and progress in Alaska. There is why there should be any differences between political parties sections in this fight
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-09

larly those on the vessels of the Navy, is matter that should be given consideration at Juneau. The officers and men of the Navy used to being en- and it is pretty good business propos tion as well fitting from patriotic and other highly worthy viewpoints to make those who man the fighting ships glad when they are assigned for duty here The history of the Navy Department shows
 it has been easy get ships ordered to port to
 which the officers and men are welcomed and made tC feel at home and to which they like to go.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-09

An active campaign is being waged throughout the United States and Great Britain in favor of the metric system of weights and measures to supercede the antiquated systems vogue in the English speaking countries It is claimed that the American and English systems not understood outside these countries and that great losses sustained on that account. The agitation started by the World Trade Club of San Francisco and it has spread rapidly.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-09
IS KEROSENE WELL

LONDON, Aug. Not only coal oil, but refined kerosene, which may be burned in lamps, is flowing from the cil wells of Ramsay, near Peterborough, England. It is be- ,lieyed the oil is purified by being forced through certain straata.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-09
MRS. BERTHA HOGAN HAS COMPLETED THE
 BACHELORS APARTMENTS

The group of cabins on Willough- by avenue below the Seaview Apart ments formerly belonging to the Bergman estate and purchased by Mrs. Bertha Hogan have just been completely renovated and furnished These cabins will make comfortable quarters for bachelors.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-09

It is quite true, Chairman Kahn points out
 that the country has heretofore had but General at time, Sheridan succeeding sherman sherman succeeded Grant But it is also true that the United States never before had 4,000,000 in arms Ii was two-Genera war, at least.-(New York Word)
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-09
A Novel Experience.

(Coldwater Ohio, Chronicle.)
 Luke, don't you believe that the of. man who persisted in saying there's nothing new under the sum-" when he wakes up July 1 minus that brown taste, will realize what long time he has been a liar?
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-09

The size of the American fleet now the Pa cfc ocean shows that however unprepared the United States was for in 1917 she better prepared than she had been at any time since the demobilization following the Civil War.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-09

The appointment of Dr. s. F. Tomie native son of Victoria and a middle aged man, as Minister of Horticulture in the Canadian Cabinet, causes to recall that the Pacific Coast is not as young it upon time.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-09
Flaw, Flaw!

What tha hek is musicale, any way" asked the Old Fogy, as he looked up from the newspaper he was reading.
 "A musicale is something where everyone talks a whole lot without saying anything" replied the Crouch
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-09

Every dollar spent in Improvements in a town returns to its citizens hundred fold. Nicely gray eled streets good sidewalks, a good system; good and cheap electricity, fine waterfall are con ducive to immigration-(V Valdez Miner)
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-09

Our position Shantung is that would not refuse to put pair of pants, if they were our only hope just because they had patch the seat.-- Ohio State JOurnal)
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-09

average lemon is light and lacking in juice. But what we started to say was that Heavy Lemon runs a shoe store in Mansfield, Ohio
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-09
More About Oswald's Bed.

Poor Oswald Binn has "rheumatiz, He suffers untold woe; Because his bed is always damp,
 Due to springs below.-E. l.. B.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-09
About the Same Price.

The man stood in front of the butcher shop and counted and re counted the roll of bills in his hand,
 "Gosh." he sighed, "I don't know whether to buy porterhouse or a dwelling house."
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-09
You Know Him.

With me he'll never make a hit, A boob is Oswald Boyd; If that bird had a headache, it Would be an aching void.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-09

To all appearances the document before the United States Senate is regarded by of its members not much treaty of peace s a dec laraton of upon the President New York World)
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-09
Advice.

There's one way to add to youl
 cares,
 And cause hard luck to harry; And that is to put on more airs, My friend, than you can carry.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-09
Our Daily Special.

A Mans Affinity Is Never Older And Uglier Than His Wife.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-09
Help.

This is my downy couch," said Blaws, e. )1 AS he looked at his folding bed; "Its a downy couch, because I have to let it down,'S he said.
 Luke McLuke
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-09
Oh, Joy!

A wholes lot of mon are tasting soft drinks for the first time in their lives, and have discovered that the
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-09
Isn't He Lovely!

How would you like to have Dewey den this summer?
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-09
Yes, But Whaddy Va Mean?

TcSJ 6Ut WHduuy va WedH!
 A West Lake street, Chicago, candy company has just sent out circular to the trale. The circular says:
 Undoubtedly all our customers know our policy, which is to sell our products regardless of quality"
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-09
Paw Knows Everythinq.

Paw Knows Everything. Willie-Paw, what are the dying embers of the year?
 November and December, my son Now do your night work and don't bother me!
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-09

Personally, will not be able to avoid several kinds of discomfort this Summer, but do not expect to carry pillow huff.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-09
Huh!

After meeting flock of these new" women we are prepared to announce that the average new" woman is merely an old one painted over
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-09
BIS OF BY PLAY By Luke McLukC
 -:- Copyright by Cincinnati
 Enquirer
Shadow.

Shadow. Protective Smith is very fat" Remarked old MT. Maddow; "And yet most every one knows that The man is a mere, shadow"
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-09
Showing Speed.

He is the laziest of men,
 The slowest ever met; But watch him get a gait on when He starts to run in debt.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-09

He likes it better than his wife," Commented Adroniram Gupp; For well he knows, upon my life, He can, at will, just shut it up.
 Newwark Advocte
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-09

Our guess is that most of the flaming revolution ists' only blooming idiots.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-09

Listen girls. You have a right to smile enough to show your pretty teeth but there ar pretty gums.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-09
Bless Her eHart.

b1eSS her chart.
 The club lost member last week when Helen Byrne, of Charleston, w. Va, was married. When Eugene Goldrick made up his mind to wed, he said to himself: q go to Helen Byrne."
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-09

It depends largely upon latitude. In the apl brandy districts hard cider is considered soft dri
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-08-09

Another thing-if woman is given the ballot will she ask for pin money when she wants to pay her poll tax?