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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-04-17
LIFE SENTENCE FOR NEGRO.
Thirteen Year Old Defendant Guilty
of Attempted Assault.

Walterboro, April S.-Laurie
Rhodes will spend the term of his
natural life in the State penitentiary
or upon the public works of Colleton
county as a result of an attempted
criminal assault upon young white
girl near Lodge in upper Colleton.
The fact that the negro was so young
and that he was discovered before he
had accomplished his purpose caused
the jury which tried him to take a
merciful view of the case.
Perhaps the largest crowd of spec
tators ever assembled at court here
were in attendance upon the session
of the court which tried Laurie
Rhodes, who gave his age as 13
years, here Monday. Special Judge
Edward McIver presided. The trial
consumed the day and was most in
teresting in detail. Every witness was
listened to with intense interst, and
especially the little girl who testi-
fed.
The story of the crime was briefly
as follows: On March 8, the victim
of the assault, a 12 year old girl, was
sent to Lodge by her mother to find
her brother who had gone there ear
lier in the day. She found her broth
er, who was with a companion, and
was sent by him back home alone.
She was on her way and had passed
near the home of the negro, even
asking his mother to go with her
across branch which was near the
house, The mother declined to go as
she had supper ready. The girl
went on alone. When some distance
from the home the boy overlook her
and threw her to the ground, choking
her and trying to smother her
screams. Her father, who had start
ed from his home to find the children,
heard the screams and rushed to
where the negro and his little girl
were. The negro, seeing him coming,
ran. The father ran after him for a
short distance and then returned to
assist his daughter to his home. A
neighbor was dispatched to Lodge for
a physician, DR.. w. w. Moorer, who
came and examined the girl. He tes-
titled that he found her suffering
from shock and that she had been
choked, the throat being red and
swollen. There was blood on the
clothing of the girl.
The defendant denied everything.
He said he did not. modest the girl
and was not guilty. No other witness
was examined for the defense.
Solicitor George Warren prosecut-
ed the negro. NJ. P. Howell was ap-
pointed by Judge McIver to defend
the negro and did the best he could
for him. The jury were out three
quarters of an hour and upon it's re-
turn Judge McIver pronounced the
life sentence. The grand jury were
only few minutes bringing in a
true bill.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-04-17

naval and military programmes.
"(c) To respect each others terri
tory and personal independence, and
to guarantee them against foreign
aggression.
"(d) To submit all international
disputes either to arbitration or to
inquiry by the council, which latter,
however, may not pronounce an opin-
ion on any dispute whose subject
matter falls solely within States
domestic jurisdiction; in no case to
go to war till three months after an
award, or an unanimous recommended
tion has been made, and even then
not to go to war with a State which
accepts the award as recommenda-
tion.
"(e) To regard State which has
broken the covenant as having COM
mitted an act of war against the
league, to break all economic and
other relations with it and to allow
free passage through their terrific
ries to the troops of those States
which are contributing armed force
on behalf of the league. The coun-
Gil is to recommend what amount
of force, if any, should be supplied
by several governments concerned,
but the approval of the latter is nee
essary. Estates not members of the
league will be invited to accept the
obligations of the league for the
purpose of particular disputes, and
if they fail to comply may be forced.)
"(f) Not to consider any treaty
binding until it has been communicat-
ed to the league, which will then
proceed to publish it, to admit the
right of the assembly to advise the
reconsideration of treaties and In
terrational conditions which do not
accord with present needs, and to be
bound by no obligations inconsistent
with the covenant.
Expulsion.
"A state which breaks it's agree
ments may be expelled from the
league by tho council.
"(4) Tho covenant does not af-
feet the validity of international en-
gagements, such as treaties Of arbi-
| tration or regional understandings
like the Monroe Doctrine, for secur.
ing the maintenance of peace.
"(5) The former German colo.
nies and the territories of the Otto
man Empire are to be administered
in the interests of civilization by
States which are willing to be manda'
tories Of the league, which will exer
else a general supervision.
| "(6) The member States accept
certain responsibilities with regard
to labor conditions, the treatment o
| natives, the white slave tra1nc, tne
opium traffic, the arms traffic with
uncivilized and semi-civilized coun
tries,. transit and conditions, public
health and Red Cross societies.
"(7) The league is recognized a:
the central body interested in co
ordinating and assisting information
al activities generally.
"(S) Amendments to the coven
ant require the approval of all thu
States on the council and simple
majority of those in the assembly
States which signify their dissent
from amendments thus approved arr
not bound by them, but, in this case
cease to be members of the league.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-04-17
TO PAY HUNDRED
BILLION MARKS
FINAL FIGURES ON PREPARATION
GIVEN OUT BY ALLIES.
Divided in Three Sums
After Paying the Hundred Billion
There Will Be Other Billions for
Germans to Pay.

Paris, April l4.-One HunQTeu
billion gold marks is the amount Ger
many must pay the Allied and asso-
ciated governments for losses and
damage caused in the war, plus other
billions to be determined by a special
commission on which Germany is to
be represented. This is the final and
definite conclusion which has been
reduced to writing after weeks OF
negotiation which took wide range
and involved frequent changes and
notifications. The payment of the
hundred billion gold marks is to be
divided into three distinct amounts,
as follows:
First, twenty billion within two
years.
Second, forty billion during thirty
years beginning 1921.
Third, forty billion when a COM
mission shall determine how it shall
be done.
In view of the fluctuations through
which the negotiations have passed,
an authoritative statement was OBJ
tained today concerning the final
terms of the settlement. This sums
up the conditions as follows:
Summary of Conditions.
Germany is at the outset held gen.
orally responsible for losses and dam
ages in accordance with President
Wilson's fourteen points and the AL
lied response at the time the armis-
tice was concluded. To determine
the extent of the payment under this
responsibility a commission is set up
to take testimony, assemble data and
arrange all details of the payments
from the enemy and distribution
among the Allied and associate pow
ers.
While the commission will admin
lister the details of the payments, suf-
ficient is known to permit the deter
mination that an initial payment will
be required of twenty billion gold
marks, payable in two years without
interest. 1t has also been determined
that forty billion gold marks shall be
payable in, bonds extending over a
period of thirty years beginning
1921, with a sinking fund beginning
in 1926.
Rate of Interest.
These forty billion marks draw
p per cent. interest from 1921 to
1926 and 5 per cent. interest after
1926.
In addition to the foregoing pay
ments, Germany also will be required
to deliver additional bonds for forty
billion marks, when the commission
determines that this shall be done
These three payments of twenty
forty and forty billions bring the
total to one hundred billion gold
marks.
Beyond this total, the commission
is empowered to fix anything further
that may be required to cover Ger.
many's Indebtedness.
"In other words" concluded the
eminent American authority, who
framed the terms and furnished the
foregoing summary, ga commission
set up with power to collect from Ger
many to the utmost of her capacit!
to pay, within the limitation of hel
Indebtedness"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-04-17

Speaking of some of the names on
the war map, we wonder how
Frenchman would pronounce Osh-
kosh, Wisconsin.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-04-17
ID X Sandifer 1 Feb 20

If your subscription expires
1 May 10, please renew be-
fore that date. Unless re-
newal is received by May 1,
paper will be discontinued
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-02-06
Half Your Living
Without Money Cost

We are all at a danger point. On
the use of good common sense in our
1919 farm and garden operations, de-
ponds prosperity or u "going broke"
Even at present high prices no n
can plant all or nearly all cotton, buy
food and grain at present prices from
supply merchant on credit, and make
money. Food and grain are higher in
proportion than are present cotton
prices.
It's a time above all others to play
safe; to produce all possible food
grain and forage supplies on your own
acres; to cut down the store bill.
A good piece of garden ground,
rightly planted, rightly tended and
kept planted the year round, can be
made to furnish nearly half your hv-
ing. It will save you more money
than you made on the best two or
three acres of cotton you ever grew!
Hastings 1919 Seed Book tells all
about the right kind of a money V
ing garden and the vegetables to put
in it. It tells about the farm crops as
well and shows you the clear road TO
real and regular farm prosperity: IT'S
Free. Send for it today to n. =.
HASTINGS CO., Atlanta, Ga.-AdVt.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-02-06
WANTS TO ABOLISH GANGS.
Meares Has Bill for State Road Force.
Asks One Mill Levy.

Columbia, Jan. 31.-State direc-
ton of the entire changing forces
of the state and the creation of a
state convict road building force of
prisoners above II years of age is
contemplated in a bill which Repre-
sentative Meares of Fairfield county
is introducing in the house of repre-
sentatives. The bill has the approval
of the state highway commission,
the state board OF charities and cor
rection and it embodies a general
plan to which Mr.. Cooper is favora-
BILE.
Provisions of the act are that all
convicts shall be delivered to the SUI
perintendent of the state p%enitenti-
airy. From the superintendent the
state highway engineer would requi-
sition forces for the state road build
ing convict gang. Work would be
executed on the state system of roads
as designated by the highway COM
mission.
1t is further provided that each
county shall receive as many days
labor as entitled to as the number of
convicts sent up from the particular
county and the length of sentences
imposed.
Maintenance would be provided
by a one mill levy on all taxable
property and funds with which to
construct roads would be provided
by the creation of a Estate highway
fund" from licenses from motor We
hicles.
Another distinctly interesting fea-
ture of the bill is that compensation
would be allowed all prisoners for
orderly conduct, this graduated
scale increasing in proportion to the
length of the sentence. 1t would not
apply to life prisoners.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-02-06
CITATION NOTICE.

The State of South Carolina
County of Bamberg. By ]. J. Brab-
ham, Jr., probate judge.
Whereas, A. K. Rentz hath made
suit to me to grant her letters of ad-
ministration of the estate and effects
of l. w. Rentz, deceased.
These are therefore to cite and adj
monish all and singular the kindred
and creditors of the said I. W.
Rentz, deceased, that they be and
appear before me, in the court Of
probate, to be held at Bamberg on
the 5th day of February, next, after
publication hereof, at II o'clock in
the forenoon, to show cause, if any
they have, why the said administra-
ton should not be granted.
Given under my hand this
10th day of January, Ammo Domini,
1919.
J. J. BRABHAM, JR.,
Judge of Probate.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-02-06
TWICE PROVEN

If you suffer backache, sleepless
nights, tired, dull days and Distress
ing urinary disorders, don't expert
ment. Read this twice-teld testi-
mony. It's Bamberg's evidence
doubly proven.
James A. Mitchell, R. F. D. mail
canrier, Calhoun St., Bamberg, says:
ri have taken two boxes Of Doan's
Kidney Pills and am glad to give
my public endorsement for the ben
eft I received. The jar and jolt OF
driving is, no doubt; responsible tor
the weakness and pains I suffered
with my back. >Doan's Kidney Pills
brought me relief in a short while
and I never lose a chance to say a
good word for them"
The above statement was given
by M. Mitchell on May 20, 1914, and
on january %, 1918, he said: i
always have a good word for Doan's
Kidney Pills, because they cured me
Of disordered condition of my KID
neys and the cure has remained per-
manent. All have formerly said
In praise of this remedy I gladly con-
firm. Doan's Kidney Pills are GER
tainly a fine medicine"
Price zoe, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-set
Doan's Kidney Pills - the same that
Mr.. Mitchell had. Foster ffburn
Co., Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-02-06
HEAVY BRITISH LOSSES.
Casualties On All Fronts Aggregate
3,O49,991.

British casualties during the war,
including all the theaters and activi-
ties, totalled %3,019,991 it has been
announced in the house of commons
by James Ian Mcpherson, par
liamentary secretary of the war Of
fee. OF this number, officers killed,
wounded or missing aggregated
142,634 and the men 2,907,357. The
total losses in the fighting OF the
Franco-Belgian front were 1,719,
642.
In the East African campaign, the
total casualties were 1926. OF
this total, 9,104 were killed or died,
comprising $50 officers and S,724
men. A total of 1854 were wound
ed, comprising Ats officers and T.
276 men. The missing and prisoners
totalled 967, comprising SO officers
and 929 men.
In other theaters the total casual
ties were 1927. Of this number, 1873
officers and $50 men were killed,
and 81 officers and 90S men were
missing or prisoners.
In addition to the grand total of
deaths, there were 10000 deaths
from various auses among troops
not forming any part of the expedi-
tionary force.
The Dardanelles expedition cost
the British 1929 casualties. OF
this number, 1885 officers were kill
ed or died, and 31,737 others. The
wounded were 500 officers and
75,50S others. The missing includ-
ing the prisoners, were 258 officers
and 7,431 others.
On the Saloniki front the losses
we're 27,31S. Of these, rhe killed
were 2S5 officers and 1880 Others:
the wounded SIS officers ana !';,u:S
others; the missing ia officers and
2,:i3 others.
In Italy the British losses tota]led
6,73S. Of these, So officers and 341
men were killed, 334 officers aud T.
612 men we're wounded. OF these,
765 missing, SO were officers, 127
men.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-02-06
NOTICE TO

For the convenience of those liy-
ing in different sections of the coun-
ty, the Auditor or his deputy will be
at tle following places on the days
and dates mentioned for the purpose
of taking returns of personal proper
ty. All persons owning real estate
are requested to make out a return
also, in order that the Auditor may
know how to enter same on his book
the coming year:
Denmark-Thursday and Friday,
January % and "a, 1919.
Ehrhardt-Friday, January 81,
1919.
Olar-Thursday, February 6, 1919.
Govan-Friday, February Z, 1919.
Lees-Thursday, February IL,
1919.
FarrelI's Store-Friday, February
IA, 1919.
St. John's-Tuesday, February IS,
1919, from 10 a. m. till II m.
Kearse's-Tuesday February Is,
1919. from 2 to 4 p. m.
Snow storms cancel any date, but
a date will be provided later.
Make out a list of the property you
own and bring it with you. Also find
out the name of the township and
name and number of the school dis
trict in which your property is sit
uated. BY doing this you will avoid
mistakes and make 1t easier for your
self and the Auditor. Come your
self, for by sending someone else to
make out your return mistakes are
liable to occur.
In sending in your returns by mail,
be sure and write them in ink, and
veal to them before a notary public.
All male persons between the ages
Of 21 and so Except Confederate
veterans and sailors who are exempt
at 50) are liable to a poll tax of 81.
All a%ble-bodied persons between
the ages Of 81 and SIS are liable to
the communication road tax Of two
($2.O0) dollars, except those living
in an incorporated town.
The time for making returns IS
from January l., 1919, to February
20, 1919. After the goth day of
February the SO per cent penalty will
be added to all returns not made.
Meet the Auditor promptly on the
days and dates mentioned above.
|. w. D. ROWELL,
Auditor Bamberg County.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-02-06

Grand Opera House, which covers
nearly three acres. The chief edu-
cational center is the University of
Paris.
From Paris my pal and 1 Journey
ed to some of the historic battlefelds,
which of course, furnished us with
many thrills. I shall not attempt to
portray the landscape here or to esti-
mate the damage done to the con-
structive genius of some of Frances
great architects. Suffice it to say,
the human mind can not form a cor
rect impression of the destruction
wrought, without viewing it for your
self. .
Now a word as to my health and
associates. Although separated from
you folks by many miles of sea, I
want you to know that I am living a
clean life, gaining in weight, and ex-
%perience every day. Since leaving the
States, I have added to my frame
twenty pounds of real flesh, which is
conclusive proof that all's we'll in
France. Of course, as the war is
over, and boys are beginning to go
back, I am somewhat inclined to
think 1 would appreciate a voyage
home, however, am willing to re-
main if it be necessary. During the
war the expression was, send us to
the 'front.'" now this has give way to a
more familiar one, "send US home"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-02-06
NOTICE OF FINAL DISCHARGE.

Notice is hereby given that the I'M
dersigned will file his final account
ing as administrator of the estate Of
Jacob Ehrhardt, deceased, on the
21st day Of February, 1919, at IL
o'clock in the forenoon, with the
Probate Judge of Bamberg County,
and will at the same time apply to
the Probate Judge for Letters Dis
missory as such administrator.
J. B. EHRHARDT,
Administrator of the Estate of Jacob
Ehrhardt, deceased. At.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-02-06
Groves Taste1ess chill Tonic

restores vitality and energy by purifying and en-
richins the blood. You can soon feel its Strength
enine, Invieoratins Effect. Price 60c.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-02-06
A Tonic Laxative

that will remove the bile from the Liver and
cleanse the System THOROUGHLY without gripping
or disturbing the stomach Is truly q Perfect Lax
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-02-06
TRESPASS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that all per-
sons are forbidden to allow hogs,
cows or other stock to run on our
lands, or any one to hunt on same,
under penalty of the law.
If J. T. & J. J. O'NEAL.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-02-06
The Qulnlne That Does Not Affect the Head

Because of its tonic and laxative effect, LAXA-
TIVE BROMO QUININE is better than ordinary
Ouinine and does not cause nervousness nor
ringing in head. Remember the full name and
look for the signature of E. W. GROVE. SOC.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-02-06
No Worms in a Healthy Child

All children troubled with WORMS have an I'M
healthy color. which indicates poor blood, and as a
rule, there is more or less stomach disturbance.
GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC given regularly
for two or three weeks will enrich the blood. i'm
prove the digestion, and act as a General STRENGTH
enine Tonic to the whole system. Nature will then
throw off or dispel the worms, and the Child will be
in perfect health. Pleasant to take. 6Oc Der bottle.
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CRED
ITORS.
ALI persons having claims against
the estate of H. n. Bellinger, de-
ceased, will file the same, duly item
lied and verified, with the under
signed, on or before the goth day
of February, 1919; and all persons
indebted to the said estate will make
payment to the undersigned.
MRS. LILLIAN B. FAULKNER,
Administrative of the Estate of
H. N. Bellinger, Deceased.
$40 Peachtree St., Atlanta, Ga.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-02-06
LAX.FOS WITH PEPSlN

LAX.FOS WITH PEPSIN
which soon relieves Sick Headache. Dizziness. In
digestion, Stomach Trouble, Gas and Piles caused
by a Torpid Liver and Constipation. Always use a
Reliable Laxative in the treatment of Colds. Grip
and Influenza.
LAX-FOS WITH PEPSN is q Liquid Digestive
Tonic Laxative excellent in its effect on the
System. both as q tonic and as a la1atiye. It's
to take. Children like it.. Soc,
Made and recommended to the public by Paris
Medicine Co., St. Louis, Mo-, manufacturers OF
Grove 8 Testeless chill Tonic.
The Evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1917-1920, 1919-05-09

bur H. STEVENSON in Washington early
N lima
The Evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1917-1920, 1919-05-09
ORDER OF PUBLICATION

ORDER OF PUBLICATION
State of Missouri,
County of Boone.
In the Circuit Court, in vacation before
June Term, 1919.
r. L. Terrell --------------------Pla Plaintiff.
against (25792l
James c. Gillaspie, and The unknown con-
sorts, heirs, devisees, dOnees, alienees, or
Immediate, mesne or remote, or volun-
tary or involuntary grantees Of Simeon
COppage, deceased, OF Sally Coppage,
deceased, OF Standfield Porter, deceased,
Of John T. of John p. Allen, deceased, Of
Alice T. Allen, deceased, of Solomon
ceased, of George W. Kimbrough, de-
ceased, Of Kiturah Kimbrough, deceased,
Of John Brown, deceased, Of Mary B.
Brown, deceased, of Samuel T.. Hall, de-
ceased, of John W. Deane, deceased, of
Mollie NJ Deane, deceased, Of Allen Nc
Guire, deceased, and of Alexander Steph
ems, deceased, Defendants.
THE STATE OF MISSOURI, to the above
named unknown defendants GREETING:
YOn are hereby notified that an action
has been commenced against you in the
Circuit Court Of Boone County, Missouri,
affecting the title to the following describ-
ed lands and tenements lying, being and
situate in Boone County, Missouri, towit:
The East seventy-fOur (I4 acres of the
west half Of the northeast quarter; ex-
cept the west 30 feet thereof; and except
300 square feet in the southeast corner
thereof: also the west 49a feet of the
east half of the northeast quarter, except
the south 30 feet thereof; all In Section
Four "a, in Township Forty eight (4S), Of
Range Eleven III, in Boone County, Mis-
souri,; which said action is returnable on
the first day Of the next term Of said
court to be held at the Court House In the
City OF Columbia, Boone County. Missouri
on MONDAY, JUNE 18TH. 1919 when and
where you may appear and answer or 9TH
erwise defend such action; otherwise
plaintiffs petition. will be taken as con-
fessed and Judgment rendered accordingly.
true copy from the record:
WITNESS my hand as clerk of the Cir
cult Court of Boone County, Missouri,
and the seal of said court. Done at Of
fee in Columbia, Missouri this 26th day
OF April, 1919.
Clerk
(SEAL)
HARRIS & PRICE,
Attys. for Plffs.
First Insertion April 29
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