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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-05-01
DISCUSSES FEDERAL ROAD AID.
Orangeburg Citizens Consider Plans
to Secure Funds.

Orangeburg, April pa meeting
of the good roads advocates OF Or
anseburg county was held at the
courthouse here yesterday afternoon
at 6 o'clock. The meeting was called
by J. ]. Mackay, chairman o. the
Icountv board of commissioners, to
discuss plans to make promptly avail
able $4,000 federal aid for roads
in the county. Those present appeared
to be enthusiastic over the enterprise.
The meeting was presided over by
Senator Edward F. Friday. lnstruc-
tive and interesting addresses were
delivered by Senator E. D. Smith,
CONGRESSMAN Asbury F. Lever and
F.. H. Murray of the State highway
department.
Lieut.. Gov. J. T. Lilies offered res
olutions that sentiment was over
whelmingly in favor OF good roads
and that the federal government had
made appropriations available de-
pendent upon similar sums from To-
calities and that the Orangeburg del
egation be requested to pledge them
selves to provide the necessary levy
to raise by taxation 100000 to BE
used with the $4,000 now available
from automobile license fees in max
ing permanent such highways as are
in the opinion of the State highway
commission the most important. This
resolution was carried.
The members of the legislative DEL
egation were present and asked to
express their views. Senator Friday
and Representative Berry expressed
themselves as ready for the enter
prise, while Representatives H. P.
Fulmer and Whetsell Dukes were not
so complete in their agreement. An
other meeting will soon be called to
organize the Orangeburg County
Good Roads association.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-05-01
Pride That Went Before a Fall.

Of the innumerable stories told OF
the ex-Kaiser's vanity, none sur
passes one concerning a little Incl
dent that took place on board Brit
ish war-ship a few years ago. The
recently deposed emperor was being
entertained at dinner during a visit
to the British fleet, and when smok-
ing began, took up cigar and look
ed round for cigar cutter. One not
being handy, an officer Immediately
offered him a penknife, which Will
liam used and returned with the
solemn remark, Keep it, and guard
it we'll; one day it will be historic. %
The Argonaut.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-05-01
The Brothers Wesley.

There are many unquestionable ex-
amples of an almost instructive musi.
cal genius manifesting itself in early
infancy. Probably the most remark
able Of these is the instance of the
two brothers Wesley-Samuel and
Charles, occurring as it did in one
family.
, Charles Wesley was the son of a
jwell-known Methodist clergyman of
the same name, and a nephew of the
better known founder of Methodism.
He was born at Bristol, England, on
the 18th of December, in 1857. Near
ly from his birth his mother used to
quiet him and amuse him with her
harpsichord. Even before he could
speak his musical ear was so nice
that he would not permit his mother
to play with one hand only, but
would take the other and place it on
the keys.
Soon attempting to play himself
Charles Wesley's mother used to tie
him in a chair at the harpsichord,
where he would amuse himself for
hours together. When only two years
and nine months old, he astonished
his parents by playing a tune in cor
rect time. Soon afterwards he could
play any air he chanced to hear, with
true bass added, as if spontaneous
ly without study or hesitation. He
then seemed to have little respect or
reverence for any one not musi-
clan. When asked to play for a
stranger, he would inquire, in his
childish, prattle, rs he a musiker?'
and, if the answer were in the affirm
ative, he would run to the instru-
ment with ready eagerness.
Samuel Wesley was born in 1866,
and evinced a talent for music al
most as early as his elder brother
Charles. He could play tune when
but two years and eleven months old
and could put correct bass to airs
long before he had acquired a knowl-
edge of musical notation. He con.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-05-01

stantly attended his brother, playing
or rather making believe to play, on
a chair or table, while Charles played
the harpsichord. With the advantage
of such an example, he soon out
stripped his brother. He learned to
read from the words of songs in mu-
sic books, and could compose music
long before he could write. AT the
age of eight years he surprised the
musical world by an oratorio, entire
ly his own composition, which he en-
titled Ruth
As not unfrequently happens in
cases of premature development, the
fattering promises of youth were not
fulfilled, at least, in ripper years. Aft
er attaining a certain degree of ex
cellence as performer, he remained
stationary; none of his compositions
ever scared above mediocrity, and
the height of his eminence was the
appointment as organist of the fash
ionable church Of St. Georges, Han
over Square.
Samuel Wesley attained much
crater eminence, both in point of
musical and general requirement. He
was possessed by an absorbing pas
sion for music, but this did not pre-
vent him ffom becoming in addition,
a good Greek, Latin and Italian
scholar at very early age. Sheri-
dan said of him: 81 am no judge of
Mr. Wesley's musical abilities, but l
will venture to assert that his intel
lectual powers and education would
enable him to distinguish himself in
any walk of life
These brilliant prospects we're
clouded by an unhappy misfortune.
Mr.. Wesley one night accidentally
fell into an excavation for building
purposes, that had shamefully been
left unguarded, in one of the London
streets. The effects of this fall de-
pressed his mental energies; for
seven years he remained in low de-
spondent state Of mind, refusing the
sOlace even of his beloved art. He
subsequently, experienced several re-
coveries and relapses, before being
finally relieved by death. He. how
ever, composed complete cathedral
service for the Church of England, on
which his fame as a musician now
principally rests.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-05-01
PORTABLE AND STATIONARY

The Strong Withstand the Winter
Cold Better Than the Weak
You must have Health, Strength and En-
durance to fight Colds, Grip and Influenza.
When your blood is not in a healthy
condition and does not circulate properly,
your system is unable to withstand the
Winter cold.
GROVES TASTELESS Chill TONIC
Fortifes the System Against Colds, Grip
and Influenza by Purifying and EnrichiIg
the Blood.
It contains the well-known tonic prop
critics of Quinine and Iron in form
acceptable to the most delicate stomach,
and is pleasant to take. You can soon feel
its Strengthening, Invigorating Effect. 6Oc.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-05-01
Wouldn't Take a Chance.

"Why don't you get out and hus-
tie? Hard work never killed any
body" remarked the philosophical
gentleman to whom Rastus applied
for little charity.
you're mistaken dar, boss,' re-
piled Rastus; Use lost four wives
dat way."-Peoples Home Journal.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-05-01
TO ENFORCE PROHIBITION.
Attorney General Palmer Declares "
His Duty.

Washington, April 27.-Entorce-
mont of national war time promol-
+ion effective next July |, will be un-
dertaken by the department OF JUS
tice.
Attorney General Palmer, IN a
statement issued tonight. declared
that las long as the act remains IN
force under it's terms it becomes my
duty to see that it is enforced like
all other laws by the prosecution OF
such persons as violate 1t. Inc at
tornev general further asserted that
bo nossessed no power to grant am
nestv to any one who might manu-
facture beer pending an interpreta-
+;on of the law as to what percentage
of alcohol constituent brings beer
within the meaning of the prohibi-
ton act.
The statement of the attorney gen.
eral definitely settled the question OF
the agency to take up the enforce
r1ent of the act, which arose when
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Rooper let it be known that his ou-
reau had neither the funds nor
staff available for carrying out tne
acts enforcement. The voluntary as
sumption by the attorney genral OF
the acts enforcement also relieves
President Wilson of any dellberatlon
of authority under the Cverman act'
which it was thought might be neces-
sary.
After asserting that there has
been a good deal of misunderstand-
ing of the plans and purposes of the
department of justice with respect
to enforcement of the act and that
under it's terms it is the duty of his
department to enforce the prohlbl-
tion law. Mr.. Palmer in his statement
said:
Palmer'S Statement.
1T is my duty to do this without
any regard whatever for my own
opinion as to the wisdom or unwls-
dom of the legislation, which is
matter entirely for the congress.
There has naturally been some diff
ference of opinion as to the proper
construction of the act, but the final
word with respect to its interpreta-
ton is with the courts, whose judg-
ment will, I am sure, be ,cheerfully
acquiesced in by all interested in
volved.
cali the questions involved in the
Interpretation of the law have been
recently argued in suit pending in
New York. l was glad to cooperate
with the attorneys representing
brewers in an effort to expedite that
case to an authoritative decision, and
/ am hopeful that the proper con-
struction of the law may be settled
by the court before it becomes neces-,
sary for the brewers to determine
without a court decision just how
they shall proceed.
''I have no power to grant amnesty
to any who may see fit to manufac-
ture beer pending an authoritative
judicial construction of the law,
and l am sure that brewers generally
understand that the pendency of liti-
cation will be no protection against
prosecution for offenses under the
law"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-05-01
Colds Cause Grip and Influenza
LAXATIVE BRoM0 QU1NINE Tablets remove the
cause. There Is only one 'Bromo Quinine."
E. W. GROVES signature on box. SOC.
DESTROYS SLEEP
Many Bamberg People Testify to
Tbic

Many Bambers People Testify to
This.
You can't s'eep at night
With aches and pains Of bad
back.
When you have to get up from
urinary troubles.
If the kidneys are at fault
Set them working right with Doan's
Kidney Pills.
Here is Bamberg proof of their
merit.
L. B. Fowler, contractor and build
or, Church St., says: Il have found
Doan's Kidney Pills to be a mighty
fine kidney and bladder medicine and
have told a great many people to
try them Some eight years ago
was in awful shape with my kidneys.
The action of these organs was scan
ty and weak and the secretions un-
natural and highly colored. Nights
l had to get up several times and
mornings I felt all tired out and weak.
My sleep didn't seem to refresh me
any. I was in a bad shape. My
back was as stiff as leather and so
lame that / couldn't bend over. My
kidneys burt all the time and were
in an awful poor condition. 1 started
to take Doan's Kidney Pills and they
were what my kidneys needed, for
they rid me of all this trouble and
fixed me up in Al shape again"
soc, at all dealers. -Milburn
Co. Mfgrs., Buffalo. N y.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-05-01
The ouInIne That Does Not Affect the Head

Because of its tonic and laxative effect, LAXA.
TIVE BROMO QUININE is better than ordinary
Quinine and does not cause nervousness nor
ringing in head. Remember the full name and
look for the signature of E. w. GROVE. 30c.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-12
WOMEN PLAY PART
IN GREAT WELCOME
Pershing Greets Members Of
Prominent Committee at
North Phila. Station
PRESENTED WITH FLOWERS
Women Peh PerShing
Wth Roses in City

Women banked around the en-
trance to Independence Hall pelted
General Pershing with roses as he
entered the historic building.
The general passed through the
doorway ut 10 40 o'clock.
Walking beside the great soldier
was Mayor Smith.
Just behind General 'Pershing
strobe Governor Sproul.
The general was smiling right and
left, and his right hand was kept
busy returning salutes.
The din of cheers and hand
clapping was tremendous.
The air was white with 1uttering
handkerchiefs, against a brighter
background Of flags, banners and
bunting.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-12
WOMEN WELCOME HERO
War Workers Greet General Perish
Ing In Uniform

Women of Philadelphia had their
share today in welcoming General
John J. Pershing and his personal staff.
Four representative -oomen were
among the official welcomers to greet the
Pershing train at North Philadelphia
station at 10 o'clock this morning, and
thousands of other women who were
active in war work were in Uniform
on the grand stands to lend their vsices
and wave their flags in greeting.
Mrs. William G. Sproul, wife of Gov
ernor Sproul; Mrs. Smith, wife of
Mayor Smith Mrs. ]. Willis Martin
and Mrs. Barclay Warburton are the
women chosen to officially greet the
twelve women who were with the
Pershing party. The guests are wives
and relatives of the staff accompanying
the American general. Four automo-
biles were put at the disposal of the
women and one hostess took three of
the visiting women in each car for the
tour of the city.
Members of the Red Cross, Elmer
gency Aid, National League for Won
ans Service and other wartime organi-
cations were assigned seats in the grand
stand.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-12
GREAT SOLDIER SMILES ON THOUSANDS
PERSH|NG PLANTS
TREE IN PARK HERE
General Erects Growing Me-
mortal Before Speaking at
Independence Hall
DIG NITARIES IN STAND

A tree, symbolic of Philadelphia SOL
diers who will never come back from
lover there" was planted today by
American armies in France made n
short address from the grand stand in
the square, where 400 prominent men
Of the city and state, with their
families, sat, and thousands stood bare
headed and listened.
Curator Fred Jordon, in charge of
the square, made all arrangements
for the planting Of the tree. Reserva-
tons were made for Knights Templar
and their families who were present.
Special details OF police who were
stationed around the square to keep
back the crowds were BACKED up by
Scout Commander Charles d. Hartana
and a large delegation of Boy Scouts.
Major General William G.. Price was
in charge of a detail of former soldiers
who were decorated with the Distin-
guished Service Cross, many Of whom
were in the generals honorary escort.
Other veterans of the war, who are
members Of the American Legion, were
gathered into II body.
Among the guests in the grand stand
were:
Governor Sproul, Mayor Smith, John
Wanamaker, e. II. Stotesbury, Sena-
tor Penrose, Attorney General Schaf-
fer, United States District Attorney
Kane, District Attorney Rotan, Sam
uel D. Lit, Jacob Lit, Morris l..
Clothier, Ellis A. Gimbcl, Frederic II.
~Strawbridge, Director of Public Safety
Wilson, Director Of Public Works
Datesman, Director of Supplies Mac
L~aughlin, Director of Health Kruscn,
Director of Wharves, Docks and Fer
ries Webster, Director of Transit
Twining, City Controller Walton, City
Solicitor Connolly, Receiver of Taxes
Kendrick, Register W Wills Sheehan,
David II. Lane, Senator Martin, Sen
ator Ware, Recorder of Deeds Hazlett,
and former Attorney General Francis
Skunk Brown.
= The twenty eight Philadelphia city
and county judges and many of the
judges of the State Supreme Court anc
the United States District Court wert
in the stand. The list also included thu
commandant of the navy yard, the
commanding officer of the frankfort
arsenal.
The first four rows of the stand wer'
reserved for General Pershing ant
his staff, the Distinguished Service
= men, thirty members of the city troop
and seven members of the Council
committee on maintenance and relief.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-12
WHO GREET HIM WITH WILD ACCLAIM
CITY TROOP VETERANS
FORM PARADE VAN
PhiIadeIphians Who Served in
War Were Led by Captain
Thayer

The detachment Of troopers of the
First City Troop that rode in advance
of General Pershing was made up
of veterans who served as officers in
the world war.
The men in the detachment today
we're: Major ]. W. Converse, Of the
311th Field Artillery Major Kenneth
Il. Wood, Of the 311th Field Artillery
Major Robert Mclean, who was de-
tnched from the 311th Field Artillery to
serve at Fort Sill, Okla. ; Major b. W.
Frazier, of the 315th Cavalry: Major
Rodman Page, of the Booth Field Artil-
lery, and Captain f. c. Page, also of
the Booth Major Davis Ewing, of the
315th Cavalry Captain ]. n. Du
Barry, of the 313th Infantry, who was
wounded in the Argonne; Captain Mich
olas Biddle, who was overseas in the
remount service.
Captain Russell Thayer. 311th Field
Artillery; First Lieutenant Edmund
Thayer, his brother. an aviator Cap
tain F.. W. Madeira, commander of
headquarters troop of the Seventy ninth
Division Captain William d. BOdine,
10th Field Artillery; Captain Philip
y. Fisher, 31Oth Field Artillery; Cap
tain Barclay McFaddcn, 313th In
fantry Captain Andrew w. Corter,
Fifty sixth Field Artillery Captain X.
Ellison Thompson, Fifty seventh Field
Artillery; Captain r. II. II. Toland,
Fifty ninth Field Artillery.
First Lieutenant Charles f. Cbeston,
Fifty sixth Field Artillery First Lieu
tenant Joseph w. Lewis, 311th Field
Artillery First Lieutenant Saunders L.
Meade, 3O6th Cavalry, and others.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-12
PERSHING WOULD KISS
ALL GIRLS IN GIMBELS'
But Only One Is So Honored as
She Presents Flag on Behalf
of 645 Service Men
"I'd like to kiss all the girls here. "

I'D like to kiss all the girls here.
With these words General Pershing
received n beautiful silk American flag
from Miss Mary Wiser, n member of
the Girl Scouts, Troop o., of the
Gimbel Brothers store. He responded
by kissing her deity on the cheek in
token of his appreciation.
The ceremony took place in front Of
the Gimbel store. in Market street mid
way between Eighth and Ninth streets.
General P~ershing's automobile stop
ped on the north side of the street.
Cheers greeted the American com
mander. Ellis Gimbel made a brief
address of welcome after greeting Cen
cral P%crshing. Mr.. Gimbcl told of the
GAO men from the store, representing
ten different nationalities, who had been
in active service.
That's wonderful" said General
Pershing.
The American flag, Mr.. Gimbel said,
was presented to the nations hero"
on behalf of the Gimbel service men.
As he spoke, Miss Wiser stepped to the
running board of the automobile and
handed the flag to Pershing.
Although he was on the opposite side
of the car, the general leaned across the
car to kiss the donor. As he did so the
crowd checrcd wildly and Il binding
shower of confetti fell about the car.
And when he expressed his desire to
kiss ''all the girls" the crowd went
wild.
The entire Market street front of the
Gimbcl store was crowded by the stores
service men and with the Gimbel cadets.
men and
Still smiling ind nodding to- the
crowd, the general passed up Market
street with his ca~valcade, while all
those in the vicinity showcred con
gratulations on little Miss Wiser,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-12
HEAVY POLICE PROTECTION
Army Of PatroImen Guards Crowds
Gathered to Welcome PershIne

Gathered to Welcome PershIne
Police arrangements for General Per-
shing's visit, on a scale duplicated only
on a visit by the President, were com-
pleted early today.
Superintendent Robinson detailed the
six captains to different points along
the line covered by General Pershing
and his party. The police escort for
the distinguished visitor includes TWEEN
ty-fve mounted men, a sergeant and a
lieutenant.
Captain George Tempest has charge
Of the police details located in and
around Independence Hall. 1t is here
that the heaviest Gordon Of police was
thrown around the assembling crowds.
Captain Callahan was in command in
Broad street and street sections imme-'
diately surrounding the Union League,
where General Pershing will speak just
before his departure.
Orders have been issued hating all
traffic on Fifteenth street, so that a
clear road will be open for the trip to
Broad Street station.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-12
PERSHING'S "PANTS"
Students Used >aIr to Make Service
Ribbons

The first service ribbons ever worn,
says Colonel William Hayward, Of the
Fifteenth New York Infantry, the negro
regiment of National Guard, were made
from a pair of trousers worn by Per-
shing when he was a lieutenant.
He was instructor at the University
Of Nebraska and Hayward was one OF
the students. When Pershing was about
to leave the university, the students
asked for a pair of his ''pants" with
which to make ribbons, and he gave
them his best, because he thought only
the best would do for so honorable a
purpose.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-12
COUSIN ONLY ONLOOKER
Edgar j. Pershing One in Crowd to
PAY Honor to Relative

Edgar j. P%crshing, cousin of Gen
eral Pershing, who has an Office in the
Land Title Building, does not believe
that he should share any honors of the
day.
"Of course" he said, 81 am proud
to be related to such a man, but l see
no reason why my name should enter
into the news about Americas great
hero"
Mr.. Pershing was just one of the
crowd to pay tribute to the general.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-12
Roosevelt Gave Pershlne Boost

A record was made in army promo
tions when Pershing was advanced to
the rank of brigadier general in 1906 by
President Roosevelt. Pershing was then
a captain and he jumped over the heads
of $50 officers. President Roosevelt is
understood to have chosen Pershing for
this signal honor because of his record
as an Indian fighter and as a pacifer
in the Philippines.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-12
BOYS, READ THIS!
General Pershing Never Had to Be
Spanked

General Pershing's Aunt Susan
(Mrs. Hewitt, of Laclede, Mo- ex-
ploded the popular belief that only bad
boys make good men and great soldiers.
She says the general was not a bad
boy.
In denying that she had ever found
it necessary to spank Johnnie" she
said: Nobody ever had to spank that
boy. He was good-not the kind that
gets into dcvilment. Never heard Of
his stealing watermelons or hopping
trains or sassing anybody. He had
more sense
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-12
SUGGESTS PERSHING CENT
Mint Head Would Thus Mark Visit
Of General

All of the employees in the United
States Mint stopped work to see Gen
eral Pershing. They were making
pennies and this suggested an idea to
Director Adam Joyce.
sit would be a fine idea to make a
Pershing penny in honor Of the gen
eral," he said. IT would like to make
such "a souvenir of the generals re-
turn to America and his visit to Phila
delphia."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-12
TONY WAS HERO
With Broom Over Shoulder He Pre-.
coded PershIng Procession

1t was a proud day for Tony, the
street cleaner.
He shared honors with General
PCrshing.
Just before the conqueror Of the
kaiser appeared in Chestnut street
Tony walked down the cleared space
with a broom over his shoulder.
Immediately Il cheer burst from
thousands of threats and was contin-
ucd all the way until Tony ended his
promenade. 1t was an ovatiOn-and
the street cleaner enjoyed every minute
of.it.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-12
HE'S So TOMORROW
And a Year Ago Today He Started
First Great Drive

General John Joseph Pershing just
misses a birthday in Philadelphia.
He is fifty-nine years old tomorrow.
He came into the world in Linn
county, Mo-, September 10. 1860.
And he's had so many Friday the
thirteenths he can afford to laugh at
them.
One year e today, just on the eve
of his fifty eighth birthday, he launched
the first all American drive on the Ger
man lines, and drove the Germans out
of st. Mihiel in twenty seven hours.