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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-31

to give the public the impression that the have made horrendous discoveries that cannot be revealed at this time"
 Representative Royal c. Johnson and Oscar E. Bland, were the Repub- Hcan members of the sug-" -"smellers' who went to France and cabled back attacks on General Pershing because he would not unload all his papers from the steamer hold on the day before he sailed for America, al though they had a fortnight in which to examine him. General Pershing has been in America more than a month and the investigators nearly the same time, yet not a move has been made to examine him in Wash irgton, though he professed his will ingness to appear at any time.
 Chairman William J. Graham of
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-31

of the things the chairman said about John D. Ryan, head of the aircraft division for the last six months of the war. MT. Ryan demanded the right to appear before the committee and and the further refutatiOn that he had nothing to do with the construc- ton of a railroad extension for the hauling of spruce, one reason being that at that time he was not in the government service. Col. Brice P Disque, who superIntended the job of getting out the spruce for air planes in the northwest, will also ap- pear to try and get into the record some of the answers to insulting ques- tions that MT. Frear barred out dur ing the Pacific Coast junket.
 All of which apparently will post pone the presentation of the nearly deceased smelling reports till
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-31

the smelling committee is new
 heading he ordnance subcommittee
 in and around Chicago to find out
 about contracts and settlements in
 that locality, some irregularities on
 the part of underoficers, not the ad-
 ministration, having been alleged. The
 camps and cantonments sub-commit-
 tee is about to inspect some of the
 training encampments in the south
 and middlewest. Although the mili-
 tary affairs committee recently did the same thing. The subcommittee on aviation, headed by James 4. Frear, whose methods of handling witnesses were termed by the press of the Pacific Coast as t'those of a thick-necked police court lawyer" has been re- awakened and will journey to New York presumably to take back some
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-31
PAULINE'S LATEST

Pauline F'rederick's current p:cfuIe,
 now being produced under the djTcc- ton of William Parke, enIists the support of q brilliant cast. Albert Roscoe is the vivid stars leading man, and James Neil1, recently added to the GoIdwyn Repertory Players makes his first appearance at the Culver City Studios. Others are Elizabeth France, recently from New York; Kate Lester and Carrie Lee Ward Warburton Gamble is now on his way from the East to play an important role in the same produc-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-31
bIG REPUBLICAN
 WAR INQUIRY
 FELL DOWN HARD

Washington, D. c. Oct. S0.-There is one branch of the Republican majority in the House of Represen- tatives that has some hard work and needs a vacation. Even the Demo- crats admit this assertion to be true Those deserving of this relief from care are the members of the select committee on war expenditures
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-31
READ VIE!

Yvonne Pavis who plays the Rus sian model Sonia, in "The WeIl-offs'' made her first appearance as a co1or- ed nanny in a picture play of the old South. She had been in the Unit ed States only week then and had never seen such characte-, but her work received much praise from re- viewers
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-31
NOT TITLED AS YET

Alice Joyce has begun work on her next picture which is as yet without a title. It was written by William Courtney. Tn Miss Joyce's supporting company will be seen Percy Mar mont, Templer Saxe, L. Rogers Lyt- ta., and many others
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-31

about tf:e cid of Congres=' wi:.tcr session, and in fine time for use in connection with tEe Republican Sa- tionaI Conventional they are any facts worth using.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-03-27
PLENTY NITRATE OF SODA
To Supply Demands of South Carroll.
ma Farmers.

Washington, March 20.-Investi-
cation made by Senator E. D. Smith
discloses that there is much diffeH-
ence in the nitrate of soda situation
of last year and this. Last year the
farmers were able to get only a
part of what they applied for, as the
$40, 100000 revolving fund was not
available until so late in the season
that there was not time toget enough
from Chile and the department of
agriculture could fill only about half
the applications. This year the de-
partment of agriculture has secured
from the war department and has on
hand 100000 tons, so that it will
not be necessary to send to Chile.
The amount on hand will enable the
department to supply in full every
application from South Carolina and
other States. Approximately $4,000
tons have been applied for by South
Carolina farmers and the nitrate is
now going into the Palmetto State
at the rate of about three train loads
daily. 1t is not yet too late to make
application to the agricultural de-
partment through local farm agents.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-03-27
OLAR NEWS ITEMS.
Strong Lyceum Numbers.-Overseas
Bows Write Home.

Strong Lyceum Numbers.-Overseas
Boys Write Home.
Olar, March 26.-The Olar Lyce-
um association had a very strong
booking for this season, but on ac-
count Of the influenza, several num-
bers had to be cancelled. Among
some of the more popular attrac-
tions which have already appeared
here are: The .Orpheus Four Quar-
tette, Saxonians, Hon. Champ Clark
and the Vierra Royal Hawaiians.
During the past two weeks the
Olar high school has played three
games of baseball, winning each
time. The school boys and girls are
very much interested in athletics,
and before the season is over they
hope to be able to boast of numerous
other victories. The girls basket
ball team is endeavoring to ar
range a game with 'Ehrhardt this
week. This battle is looked forward
to with keen interest.
Prof. J. w. Chitty, former instruc-
tor at Porter Military Academy, has
just accepted the principalship OF
the Govan school.
Corporal Chas. NJ. Chitty, who is
now with the "overseas" forces
writes home he is having wonder
full time. Mr.. Chitty's former ex-
perience in the automobile business
has been the means of his rapid pro-
motion. Just a week or so ago, he
was selected from twenty-five or
thirty truck drivers to act as convoy
for train of auto trucks to be driven
from one of the American ports to
the interior of France. On this trip
it was Mr.. Chitty's good fortune to
drive a Pierce Arrow car, and to
have as his company one Of his su-
perior officers.
DR.. C.. B. Ray writes home of his
war experience and in doing so
states he has received promotion
from 1st Lieut.. to that Of Capt. in
the Medical Corps. If nothing hap
pens, DR.. Ray expects to return to
the States with the 26th division,
which is booked to sail some time in
April.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-03-27
TENNESSEE BOY LOST.
Search Since March II Fails to Re
veal Clue As to Disappearance.

Newport, Tenn, March 19.-Tak-
ing the wrong fork in the road when
he was turned back after attempting
to follow his sisters to country
store in the Cosby section of this
county, Abraham Lincoln Ramsay
three year old child of John Ram
say, has mysteriously disappeared in
the wilds of the Smoky Mountains.
The boy, instead of taking the road
to his home followed an unused
mountain path, and was trailed for
five miles toward the top of the
Smokes, when all trace was lost.
Highlanders who know every trail OF
the mountains have abandoned work
and searched for the child since
March II, camping for the night and
building fires in hope that they might
attract the attention of the lost boy.
Thinking that possibly young Ram
say had fallen into creek near the
scene of the disappearance, this
stream has been dragged for miles
without result. Some of the search
ers express the opinion that the
child, wearied by his wanderings,
had fallen asleep and been devoured
by a bear, which was known to be in
the neighborhood.
The only clew discovered is the lit
tie fellows footprints on the lonely
trail many miles from where he
branched off on the wrong direction
and these mute evidences of his pres
ence there end so abruptly as to mys-
tify the searchers.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-03-27
COLSTON CLIPPINGS.
Items of Local and Personal Mention
From Live Section.

Colston, March 23.-We are hav-
ing some very pretty weather now
and the farmers are preparing tC
plant their crops.
Miss Mamie Mcmillan spent Satur-
day night and Sunday with Miss
Evie Kirkland
Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Clayton, OF
Walterboro. spent Sunday with their
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Clayton
Messrs. B. w. Beard, Wilson
Beard. Joe Beard and B. D. Bishop
motored to Columbia Wednesday, re-
turning Thursday night.
Misses Pearl and Duma Hutson
and Flossie and Matte Mae Davis
spent Saturday night and Sunday
with Miss Cora Mcmillan.
Misses Laura and Thyra Goodwin
spent Saturday night with Miss Vir-
gle Barnes.
Mrs. B. D. Bishop and children
dned with Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Clay
ton Sunday.
Miss Duma Hutson, of Orangeburg,
spent few days with her sister, Miss
Pearl Hutson, recently.
Mrs. Thos. Williams and little
dauehter of Norway. are spending a
few days with relatives in this sec
tion.
Mrs. Phil Padgett, of Ehrhardt,
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. j.
B. All.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Beard and chill
dren spent Sunday with Mrs. George
Beard.
Miss Laura Mcmillan, of Bamberg,
spent the weekend with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. l.. Mcmillan.
Mr.. Milton Howard, of Blackville
spent Saturday night and Sunday a,
the home of Mr.. Frank Kirkland.
Rev. and Mrs. Walter Black, OF
Ruffin, spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. J. F. Clayton.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-03-27
His Revenge.

James, eight years old, had been
naughty to the point of evoking a
whipping y from his long-suffering
mother, and all day long desire for
revenge ranked in his little bosom.
At length bedtime came, and kneel-
ing beside her, he implored bless
ing upon each member of the family
Individually, his mother alone be-
ing conspicuous by her absence.
Then rising from his devout posture,
the little suppliant fixed keenly tri-
umphant look upon her face, saying
as he turned to climb into bed:
81 s'pose you noticed you wasn't
in it,
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-03-27
The Methodist Missionary Meeting.

The Methodist women held their
missionary meeting for the month Of
March at the parsonage. Quite a
large attendance was had, and sever
al visitors met with us. We had an
altogether interesting and profitable
meeting. Business of importance
was transacted, after the devotional
exercises were held. Some names
were added to our roll. We are so
glad to welcome new members. 1t
is our wish to secure many more wo-
men of our church as members. We
need their fellowship and coopera-
ton, and they need the blessing
that can come to them through being
partners with US in this great work
for our Lord.
Mrs. John Cope was elected dele
gait to our State meeting to be held
at Bishopville. Mrs. Carter was
elected assistant to Mrs. John Jones
in the juvenile work. She was also
elected pianist. Upon accepting the
corresponding secretary's resignation
Mrs. C. J. Field was elected to fill
the vacancy. The superintendent Of
social service reported groceries and
clothing sent to needy ones.
The literary part of the pro-
gramme was we'll conducted by Mrs.
G. Frank Bamberg, superintendent OF
social service. She spoke earnestly
of the need of visiting the poor and
needy and the strangers in Bamberg,
and of the great good that we would
receive in return. She urged the wo-
men to really get out and go to see
people who surely need visits and
help of one sort and another, not to
call on one another so much, but to
go into homes where people need to
have ministrations. Other subjects of
much Importance were brought be-
fore the society, and one and
another present spoke on these sub
jects. Several appropriate readings
on social service were given, and
questions and answers also. were
heard to. our profit, we hope. A COM
mittee to look into the possibility
of securing a home worker for the
mill community was appointed,
namely: Mrs. E. O. Kirsch, chair
man. and Mesdames w. P. Jones,
John Cope, and N. P. Smoak. We
we're asked to report any gifts of
clothin, etc., to Mrs. C. J. Field.
Our president announced that at
the calling of the roll at the next
meeting the members will be ex-
pected to respond with Bible verse
"a new one rather than an old one.
We are gratifed that we can re-
port such a good meeting from ev-
CRY point of view.-Rec. Sec.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-03-27
ROBBED By STRANGE WOMAN.
| Young North Carolinian Travels With
Female and Finds He is Duped.

The story told by discharged SOL
dier to civilian and military police
rivals those of metropolitan cities
The yeang man said he was given
his discharge in an eastern city and
had taken a train for his home in
North Carolina. He became acquaint-
ed with a woman on the trip down
South, and when sic left him in a
room in Columbia he discovered that
he had been doped and robbed of
about $50.
The young North Carolinian said
he was steered by the woman, who
claimed she was a nurse at Camp
Jackson. He mentioned the name of
a brother soldier and the strange
woman promptly told him she had
nursed him in the base hospital. She
happened to know everyone he was
acquainted with and won the conf
dence of the young soldier. He be-
came so deeply interested that he
passed his home town and rolled on
toward Columbia to see the friend
whom the supposed nurse had serv-
ed when i'll.
Leaving the train at the depot,
the young man hired a transfer to
go to the camp The woman stopped
at a house and invited him in. He
accepted the invitation and in a short
time the woman told him she would
leave the house and for him to re-
main until she returned. The
stranger had not been absent long
when a. negress Informed him that
the woman was crook and he should
leave the place. The next develop
ment showed that he had been robb-
ed of about $50.
The discharged soldier told the
military police that he had not drunk
with the woman, but remembered
that she handed him block of
chewing gum. The young man was
befriended by Columbians. No clue
could be found which would lead to
the identity of the woman and the
strange man could not tell where the
house was located to which he had
been invited.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-03-27
PERSONAL MENTION.
People Visiting in This City and at
Other Points.

Mrs. Elzey, of Clio, Ga, spent
the weekend with her mother, Mrs.
j. A. Miller.
MIR. and Mrs. D. w. Phillips and
Mr.. and Mrs. L. B. Fowler motored
to Augusta Monday
Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Armstrong
have gone to Fernandina, Fla, where
they will reside in the future.
Master J. D. O'Hern has returned
home from Charleston, where he re-
Gently was operated on for appendi-
citis.
Little Miss Gussie Hutto, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs ]. H. Hutto, re-
turned last week from a Charleston
hospital, where she was operated on
for tonsilitis.
Mr.. w. NJ. Sandifer and family,
Mrs. Julia B. Sandifer, Miss Lessie
Sandifer and little Sadereis Trent
spent Sunday with Mr.. Burrell San
differ in the Ehrhardt section.
Lieut.. SIG. Mayfeld, Jr., U. S.
NJ, has returned to his post of duty
after spending a few days at home.
He has recently been promoted from
ensign to lieutenant, and he is de-
tailed on one of Uncle Sans subma-
rineS
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-03-27
What He Thought OF 1t.

The young playwright was reading
a new drama to some critics, when
he noticed that one Of them was
asleep. Stopping, he awoke the
sleeper and reproved him. He was
reading his play he said, to obtain
the opinion of the critics. How,
therefore, could a man who was
asleep give an opinion?
The offender pondered a moment
and then ended the discussion by
saying:
"Sleep is an opinion"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-03-27
COPY SUMMONS FOR RELIEF.
Complaint Served.)

State of South Carolina,
County of Bamberg.
Court of Common Pleas.
Mrs. X. C. Riley, Plaintiff,
against
Bella BARLEY, William BARLEY, Mol
ly Sease, Bella Brown, James Bart
ley, Mike BARLEY, Lewis BARLEY,
Nancy BARLEY, Annie Lou Curry,
Isaiah BARLEY, an infant under
the age of fourteen years, Verdina
Daniels, an infant under the age
of fourteen years, Mary Alice Will
liams, an infant under the age of
fourteen years, and Mrs. NJ. S.
Copeland, defendants.
Copy Summons for Relief.
To the Defendants above named:
You are hereby summoned and
required to answer the complaint In
this action, of which copy is here
with served upon you, and to serve
a copy of your answer to said com.
plaint on the subscriber at his office,
Bamberg, S. c., within twenty days
after the service hereof, ex-
elusive of the day of such
service; and if you fail to
answer the complaint within the
time aforesaid, the plaintiff in this
action will apply to the court for the
relief demanded in the complaint.
W. E. FREE,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
Dated Bamberg, S. c., March IA,
1919. :.
To the absent Defendant, James
BARLEY, take notice, thai che origl-
nal summons and complaint in the
above action is now on file in the OF
fee of Clerk of Court for Bamberg
county. You will govern yourself
ACCORDINGLY. w. E. FREE,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
Attest:
A. L. KIRKLAND,
c.. C. C. P. & G. S. for Bambers
county. 4-Io.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-03-27
To Engage in Business at Cope.

Cope. March 21.-Mr. E. Parker
Henerey, who was with the Army
Cycle Manufacturing company, of
Charleston, for several years, before
enlisting in the army quartermaster
corps, has had a garage erected and
as soon as he completes the cement
floor will be ready to serve all in
need of auto repairs, electrical or
mechanical In locating at Cope, Mr.
Henerey is coming back to his old
home town.
Several weeks ago, Mr.. H. E.
Smith, cashier of the Bank of Cope,
resigned to accept a more lucrative
position. The directors secured the
services of Mr.. Clifford E. Reed, of
Orangeburg, and the bank is run
ming smoothly under his manage
ment.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-03-27
SOUTH CAROLINA STATE HIGH
WAY COMMISSION.
NOTICE, TO CONTRACTORS
FOR

FOR
STATE ROAD AND BRIDGE CON-
STRUCTION.
Notice is hereby given that sealed
proposals for the construction of
highway improvement in Bamberg
county, will be received at the Office
of County Commissioners at Bam-
berg, South Carolina, until twelve
(12) O'Clock, noon, April End, 1919,
and then publicly opened.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK TO BE
DONE.
To grade and construct with sand
clay the Columbia-Savannah Highway
between New Bridge and Beaufort
Bridge, the net length Of which,
omitting the present improved por-
tions, is .12.17 miles. The approx.
amount of work to be done consists
of $4,000 Gu. yds. common excava-
tion and $4,000 Gu. yds. Of clay ex-
cavated and hauled for surfacing,
with the necessary clearing, grub
bing and pipe.
County, Bamberg.
Detailed plans of the work and
specifications may be seen for examl-
nation at the Office of the County
Supervisor, at Bamberg, South Caro-
lima, and at the Offices of the State
Highway Commission, Commercial
Bank Building, Columb mbia, South Car
olina.
A certified check for five hundred
dollars (S50000), made payable to
order of Board of County Commis-
sioners of Bamberg county, must ac-
company each proposal.
The right is reserved by the party
the second part to reject any and all
proposals and waive all technicali-
ties.
Proposals shall be submitted in
sealed envelopes and marked, Bids
on the construction of the Columbia
Savannah Highway in Bamberg
county"
Proposals may be sent by mail,
and when sent by mail shall be in
closed in an additional sealed envel-
ope properly marked as indicated
above
All proposals otherwise submitted
will be rejected as irregular. Only
sealed bids will be considered.
All bids received will be retained
by the State Highway Commission
and will not be returned to the bid
ders. Specifications and plans may
be obtained at the office of the State
Highway Department, Columbia, S.
c., on payment of $500, which will
be refunded upon return of same IN
good order.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-03-27
A Fortunate Parent.

'Yes, indeed" said the pricipal of
the young ladies' seminary to the
proud father, you ought to be very
happy, my dear sir, to be the father
of so large a family who are evident
ly so devoted to one another"
Large family? Devoted?' gasped
the old gentleman. "Why, what do
you mean?"
'Yes, indeed" beamed the princi-
pal. "No fewer than nine of Edith's
brothers have been here this term to
take her out, and she tells me she
expects the tall one with the blue
eyes again tomorrow"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-03-27
How He Enjoyed 1t.

Sir" said the young man with
enthusiasm as he seized the lectur-
er's hand and shook it warmly, Il
certainly enjoyed your lecture last
night very much indeed.''
81 am glad to hear that" said the
lecturer" but l didn't see you
there"
No." admitted the youth, Il
wasn't there
But" said the puzzled speaker,
'how could you enjoy my lecture if
you were not PRESENT."
ooh, bought tickets for my girls
parents and they both went"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-03-27
PACIFIC ISLANDS MYSTERY.
Many Qustions to BE Answered.
Seized by Japan.

Whatever the future of the Car,
oline Islands which Japan seized
from Germany, they are bound to be
objects of scientific interest for gen.
erations to come" according to a
bulletin just issued by the National
Geographic society.
"Who built the massive stone
structures which give evidence of a
high degree of civilization at some
prehistoric time?
What was the origin of the stone
currency. some coins of which weigh
five tons?
These are but two of the many
questions which these Pacific islands
of mystery present" the bulletin con-
tinues.
The stone ruins extend from Po-
nape, an island toward the east OF
the group, to Yap, on the west.
"On zap are great stone terraces,
embankments and roads, composed
of neatly laid stone blocks, stone
graves, stone platforms, and eno1-
nous chambers resembling council
lodges with gables and tall pillars,
frequently carved.
"Ponape discloses the Pacific We
nice There the ruins are partly
submerged. Apparently they once
stood on an island city, unless their
site was connected other islands be-
fore a terrific upheaval inundated
them.
What remains today is more than
a hundred rectangular walled islets,
projecting above the waters of la
COON. There is an outer lagoon,
separated by breakwater three
miles long: In all this construction
huge basalt blocks we're used. Appa-
rently. they were untouched by iron
tools.
Recent study has confirmed the
belief that these mighty megalithic
monuments antedate the present ma
tive population of the Carolines.
Origin of the unique stone coin
age is not known. Shell money
seems to have supplanted the unwiel-
dy stone discs for 'smallschange' long
before the white man arrived. The
stone money is made from limestone
or calcite. 1t probab bly, was employ
ed for primitive banking rather than
general, circulation. It's security
from theft was assured by it's weight.
Specimens are found piled about the
homes of native chieftains.
"Including reefs not inhabited, the
Caroline Islands number more than
500. Of the total land area of $50
square miles, 307 square miles is
comprised in Ponape, va saie
and Hogolu, or Truk. In 1911 the
total population was about $1,000,
and of these fewer than 400 were
Europeans.
THE islands extend for about
1000 miles, east and west. They
lie more than 1900 miles to the east
of the Philippines, and about 1000
miles north of New Guinea"