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The Republican journal., 1920-12-30
MAINE WATERPOWERS

Maine has 5l5l rivers and streams.
The interior river system includes the
Saco, As miles long, fed by rs lakes and
representing 17,493 horse power; the
Androscoggin, 157 miles and fed by I48
lakes and ponds, with 81, 500 horse
power; the Kennebec, 1853 miles and led
by 81 lakes and ponds, representing
1Ol, 900 horse power; the Penobscot, 300
miles and fed by 467 lakes and ponds,
representing So, 600 horsepower; the St.
Croix, partly in New Brunswick, 81
miles long and fed by 81 lakes; and the
St. John in Maine, I'll miles, with total
length of $50. and fed by 200 lakes in
Maine. The seaboard river system in
cludes the Dennys, Is miles and fed by
~ lakes; the Machias, AZ miles and fed
by 90 lakes; the Naragaugus, so miles
and fed by u lakes; the Presumpscot, %
miles and fed by As lakes, the Mousam,
70 miles and fed by IA lakes; the Piscata.
qua, 40 miles and fed by % lakes; and
the Royal river, fed by six lakes. The
total number of these lakes is 1920. This
does not include a multitude of ponds.
The lakes have combined water surface
OF $500 square miles, and give Maine one
lake to every 20 square miles of territory.
The Republican journal., 1920-12-30
THE FIVE VICE COMMANDERS
New Legion Officers Are Particularly
We'll Fitted for the Places
They Hold.

The national constitution of the
American Legion calls for the election
of five vice commanders, no two from
the same state and not more than
three from among the men who served
In the army. The men chosen by the
recent Legion convention not only fill
the above requirements but are pc
culfarly fitted by their records for the
places they hold.
John G. Emery is a native of Grand
Rapids, Mich, being born and reared
IN that city. He is real estate man.
he entered the second officers training
camp at Fort Sheridan, ILL.,, and was
commissioned captain of infantry. He
went overseas shortly thereafter and
served with the Eighteenth infantry
OF the First division. As a major,
commanding battalion. he was s.
The Republican journal., 1920-12-30

verely wounded by shell fire. Mr. En-
cry was prominent in Legion circles
in his home state from the early days
and was one of the Legion committee
that drew up the bill, passed later by
the house, that would give a bonus to
all service men.
Thomas Goldingay began his career
as sailor before the mast. Later he
was mate of the first steel ship ever
built In the United States. After Civ
ing up the sea he wandered through
the United States and finally located
in Newark, N. J. In 1894 he was one
of the men who organized the naval
reserve of New Jersey and became
commanding officer Of the Newark d.
vision, with the rank of lieutenant. He
saw service in Cuban waters in 1893
In 1902 he entered business in New
ark. During the World war he had
the grade Of lieutenant, senior grade,
and served as gunnery officer on the
q. S. S. Massachusetts. He has been
state adjutant of the American Legion
nj New Jersey.
= Claudius G. Pendill was born in
Marquette. Mich. He was graduated
from Michigan university in 1913. He
is engaged in business in Racine, Wis.
He enlisted May 8, 1917, as an appren-
tice seaman in the United States navy
and received a commission as ensign
May /, 1918. He was assigned to the
U. S. S. Oklahoma as signal officer and
served in foreign waters from the sum-
mer of 1918 to December Of that year
He was elected commander of Keno
Sha (Wis.) post in January, 1920
James G. Scrugham was born in Lex
ington, Ky. He was graduated from
the University of Kentucky in 1900
and received a degree of mechanical
engineer in 1906. Since 1914 he has
been dean of the engineering college
Of the University Of Nevada. In 1917
he was made state engineer of Nevada
He was commissioned major Of ar
tillery in December, 1917, and assigned
as production engineer in the ord
nance department at Washington. He
served as commander of the Nevada
department from May, 1919, until Au
gust, 1920. and has been member of
the national executive committee. His
home is in Reno.
f. ]. Winslett is native Of Dade
vile, Ala. He prefaced his service in
the Legion by taking part in five ma
jor operations with American, French
and British troops. He was wounded
in action, and was attached to the
general staff He attended the first
caucus of the Legion in Paris, and on
his return to Alabama organized five
posts. His activity in his own state
was recognized at the Cleveland con-
vention by the support of all sections
of the South in his candidacy for vice
commander.
The Republican journal., 1920-12-30
Worlds Largest Relief Map is Over
Forty Feet Long

Made entirely of aluminium alloy
enameled in colors, with length of 43 #.
and width of Is it,, new relief map of
the world now being exhibited about the
country by the U. S. Shipping Board
lays claim to the title of the largest ever
built, says Popular Mechanics Magazine
in an illustrated article for January. The
big map which is mounted in frame of
heavy angle iron, is constructed in 26
sections. IL #. high and So in. wide
The cast metal of each section is S 1S in.
thick, and the Hanged edges are machin-
ed to an accuracy of OF in, making
smooth joints in the finished assembly.
The Republican journal., 1920-12-30
But He's on His Way.

Uncle Tom arrived at the station
with the goat he was to ship north, but
the freight agent was having difficulty
in billing him.
"Whats this goats destination,
uncle?" he asked.
"Suh?"
81 say, what's his destination?
Where's he going?'
Uncle Tom searched carefully for
the tag. A bit of frayed cord was all
that remained.
dat ornery goat!" he exploded
wrathfully "You know, sub, dat igno-
rant goat done completely ct up his
INSTRUMENTATION Legion Week
Iu
The Republican journal., 1920-12-30
DRIED FISH KEEPS
FRESH FOR YEARS

Electrical dehydrating plants for fish
are promised as result of recent expert
ments in England, which demonstrate
that it is possible. with the aid of heated
air, to accomplish in brief time results
that now require many days of air curing,
declares an article in the December Popu-
lar Mechanics Magazine. Deprived of
every trace of moisture, the fish meat
may be kept for years, aud then restored
to its original freshness by soaking for
three days in water. The dried flesh also
may be ground into fine flour of high
food value. The process has been pa
tented in all countries.
The Republican journal., 1920-12-30
Muf for Steering Wheel Shields Drivers
Hands

Safety as well as comfort demands
that the suto drivers hands be Kept
warm in winter, and thick gloves are not
wholly satisfactory, declares Popular
Mechanics Magazine in an illustrated ar
ticle for January. An Oklahoma inven-
tor now has brought forth steering
wheel mutf, consisting of cover of fab
ric, fur or leather attached to a wire
frame of semi circular shape.
The Republican journal., 1920-12-30

moi quite ready to give-
up but very near it. The
cheapest and best plan
when you feel this way
IS to "give up" for a
day or two, stay in the
house, keep quiet, eat
lightly Of simple food
and take a mild laxative
that will REACH THE
LIVER. You may have
a favorite pill or tablet,
but don't overlook the
fact that NOW you need
a prescription to give
you RESISTANCE = a
tonic for the vital Or
gans to assure good di-
gestion, pure blood and
natural action of the
bowels and kidneys. We
recommend "L. F.'
Medicine because it has
helped so many. 60
doses for 50 cents.
ia F." Medicine Co.,
Portland, Me.
The Republican journal., 1920-12-30
Collectors Notice of Sale

STATE OF MAINE
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buildings w.
bounded N by RI Stephenson; E. by high
Land andbu N. W. of Per-
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v,:., = xn, south BY highTay .; ; D. 50 $40
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The Republican journal., 1920-12-30
The Awe in Audience

It does not necessarily follow that be-
cause an actor or actress is affected that
an audience will be likewise.-Cartoon
Magazine.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1920-07-29
Home Demonstration Club.

Friday afternoon, July %, the
Kearse demonstration club met at
the home Of Mrs. ]. j. Kearse. Al
though several of the members were
absent, being away for the summer,
a number were present and enjoyed
Mrs. Kearse's hospitality.
An interesting feature of the pro-
gramme was a talk by Mrs. J. o. Rit-
ter, in which she mentioned some
of the important topics brought out
at the Winthrop short course this
summer.
After the business session, the
guests assembled in the dining room
where the table was spread for din
ner. Miss Warn then demonstrated
her freless cooker which contained
delicious roast fowl. After par.
taking of the delightful dinner, in.
which the roast fowl was included,
each was convinced OF the. merit OF
the freless cooker. IS
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1920-07-29
OPINION IN WYMAN CASE.
Supreme Court Affirms Judgment,
But Releases Coast Line

Monday the state supreme court
handed down it's decision in the ap-
peal case of Dr.. Joel W. Wyman, of
Denmark, against the A. G. L. Rail-
way company and the director gen.
eral of the railroad administration.
The decision affirms the Judgment Of
the lower court and sustained the
verdict, which awards DR.. Wyman
damages in the sum of S20,000j but
at the same time releases the Atlantic
Coast Line from liability.
This case resulted from the serious
injury by Coast Line train to DR..
Wyman in the town of Denmark
some months ago. This accident
occurred during the period of opera
ton of the railroads by the United
States railroad administration. DR..
Wyman suffered injuries to such an
extent that it was necessary for him
to spend some weeks in a hospital,
and he has not yet recovered. Suit
was brought jointly against the di-
rector general and the Coast Line
A verdict of $4,000 damages was
awarded Dr.. Wyman, and an appeal
was carried to the supreme court.
The Coast Line contended that in
asmuch as the railroad was not under
the operation Of the owners that it
was not liable for damages, and ask
ed to be released from the judgment.
It's petition was granted, but the
Judgment as to the railroad admins
traitor was affirmed.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1920-07-29
MELONS BRING GOOD PRICE.
Carload of Fine Bamberg Melons
Sold for $3.50 Last Week.

B. F. Free, who planted watermel-
ons for the market this season, Sat-
urday received telegram from his
sbrokers in the north informing him
that his last carload had been sold
for $3.50 gross. This is the best
price that has been received for mel
ons this year by local growers. The
freight is to be deducted from this
amount, and the freight is usually
about s125, leaving him about S325
net for the carload.
Z Many melons were grown around
Bamberg~ this year, and the crop is
especially fine. A number of cars
have been loaded with melons aver
aging thirty to forty pounds. The
price at the first of the local shipping
season was not very encouraging, and
good many shippers failed to reat-
lie very good profits on early ship
ments. . However, according to Mr..
Frees returns on his last car, the
price seems to be very good now.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1920-07-29
NEW TOBACCO WAREHOUSE.
Third Tobacco House Will Be Erected
Here for Next Season. ,.

Notice appears elsewhere in this
issue of The Herald of the opening
of the books of subscription to the
capital stock Of the Bamberg Tobacco
Warehouse company, with Jones A.
Williams and Mrs. May B. Williams,
as the board of corporators.
When asked by The Herald Mon
day about the proposed warehouse,
Mr.. Williams stated that as soon as
the capital stock of the corporation
is disposed of, preparations. will be
made to erect the proper building,
and that the concern would be in
readiness for business next season.
The tobacco market in Bamberg
has been so very satisfactory so far,
that there seems no doubt about it
that tobacco will be staple crop
here, and it is with the expectation
of making ample preparations to
handle the crop that Mr.. Williams
has undertaken the organization OF a
third warehouse for the town.
Mr.. Williams says it is proposed
to erect at a probable cost of $25,-
600 a warehouse that will have a
large capacity, and to install the
usual conveniences in the building.
He believes strongly in the future of
the tobacco industry in Bamberg,
and while he states there is a strong
demand for investment by outsiders
the home people will be given oppor-
tunity to take stock in the concern.
The warehouse is to be located ON
some convenient lot near the whole
sale district
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1920-07-29
Support the Team.

Go out to the ball games and yell
yourself hoarse; it's good for the
lungs; and then after the game, win
or lose, try to give your whole souled
hearty support and encouragement to
the boys whether you approve deep
down in your heart of every play that
was made or not. Every fellow who
ever tried to play ball made errors
just as you do in your every day life
and all of US do in everything we
undertake. If he doesn't make er-
rors then he isn't ball player and
does not put forth his best efforts.
Bamberg has never in it's history ex-
perienced losing ball team, but on
the contrary, has won practically all
the games played invariably year in
and year out, and in a way that is
sometimes unfortunate. For the
consequence is that our fans have a
base ball temperament somewhat SIM
liar to the disposition of a petted and
humored child, absolutely spoiled and
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1920-07-29
: CARED FOR BELGIAN BOY.
Little Lad Who Slowed Away and
Came to America Now Has Home.

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Some months ago a little boy, a
Belgian, came to the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. G. Kearse, through the good
Offices of their daughter. Miss Claire
Kearse, who is connected with a de-
partment of the Board of Charities
and. Corrections in Columbia. This
little boy, Eachin Guilan, came to
America as a stoWaWay with the
eighty-second division when the divis-
ion returned from France. He was
taken in charge by the Charities and
Corrections Board, and stayed with
Mr.. and Mrs. Kearse until perma-
nent home could be secured, and it
is with a well-to-do Belgian family
living in North Carolina. Eachin
left this week for his new home.
The lad has very sad story. When
Belgium was overrun by the Ger
mans, his mother and father were
killed, he says, and he followed the
French army for time. When the
Americans arrived in Belgium, he
quit the French army and went with
the Americans He says he received
a wound during the fighting, and
shows the scar with pride. When the
American army returned to America,
the lad hid himself away on one of
the transports and came to the Unit
ed States.
He is a bright boy, and seemed to
JOY his stay in Bamberg county,
-.ece he was treated with the great
est Kindness.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1920-07-29
Difficulties of Arbitration.

"a peacable man of this town"
says an official of steel company,
came upon two lads fighting. He
besought them in eloquent terms to
settle their dispute by arbitration.
Each of you,' he suggested kindly,
select half dozen friends to abb
trate.'
Then, having seen that the twelve
arbitrators were chosen to the salts
faction of both sides, the peaceable
man left rejoicing. 1t was half an
hour later when he came back that
way, and he was chagrined to find
the whole community fighting, while
from a distance were blowing many
police Whistles Officers were rush
Ing to the spot from all quarters.
st In the name of heaven! demand
cd the peacemaker of a bystander,
what is the matter noW?'
"sWell, sir said the man, the
arbtrators are at work.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1920-07-29
MEXICAN WOMEN MAY VOTE.
Provisional President Predicts the
Coming of Suffrage.

Woman suffrage in Mexico in the
near future was predicted by Provis-
ional President Adolpho de la Huer-
ia at conference of woman's school
lin Mexico City, according to Ell Dem
ocrata.
The young women who today vote
for the directresses of the schools, to-
morrow will vote for the public Off
GERS, the provisional president is quot
ed as having told the delegates, which
called on him for permission to Sc
lect a head for the school in case the
present directress were removed.
The question mad by the young
women showed that Mexico's woman
hood is beginning to prepare for the
ballot, Senor de Ia Huerta said. He
granted the privilege asked for on
condition that the women would
choose from list of three names that
he would submit to. them
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1920-07-29
PLEASED WITH CONTROL WORK.
Government Expert Praises Work in
Bamberg and Other Points.

DR.. T. H. D. Grifitts, epidemiolo-
gist of the United States public health
service, was in Columbia yesterday
in conference with Capt. l.. NJ. Fish
er, public health service, who has
charge Of malaria control work in
South Carolina. DR.. Griffitts is in
specting the malaria control work
which is being done in this state, he
having general charge of the work
in Virginia., North Carolina and
South Carolina.
Some fine work is being done in
this state in malaria CONTROL said
DR.. Grifitts yesterday. THE work at
'Bamberg presented many difficulties,
it is being done and done well as was
evidenced when trained expert, aft
er about three hours search, was able
recently to find but one anopheles
mosquito We judge the efficiency of
the work in part by the mosquito
population. When no mosquitoes are
found it means that the drainage and
the top minnows have done their
work well.
Virginia and North Carolina are
doing .work similar to that in South
Carolina. Points were selected in
which demonstration work is being
done, it being the purpose of the
demonstrations to show that the mos
quito can be brought under controi
at a reasonable cost.
within the mkt 25 vars, / am of
the opinion that malaria will not be
a serious problem in the southern
states. A very decided improvement
has been made within the past few
years Not only have screening of
dwellings, draining of stagnant pools,
the use of the top minnoWs, and the
oiling of pools and sluggish streams
assisted in lessening the prevalence
of malaria, but the people themselves
have learned how to care betteI for
themselves and they are coming to
know how to handle malaria. Quinine
should be taken even after the chi1ls
and fever have departed from an in
fected patient; if quinine is admins
tered some six or eight weeks after
chills have stopped, the malaria poi
son will be eliminated from the sys-
tenn
"The elimination of malaria is no
sentimental undertaking. A 1aborer
suffering from malaria is only about
one-ha@f efficient; he can't do the
work of man free of the disease. It
is good investment financially to put
money in malaria control project;
and the people are rapidly coming to
see the advantages which accrue from
such an undertaking. =
DR.. Grifitts expects to visit several
towns in this state which are engag-
ing in malaria control work.-The
Columbia State, July %.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1920-07-29
NEWS FROM KEARsE.
Given i'm Honor Of
Visiting Young Ladies.

Kearse, July 27.-Among the en-
tertainments given for the visitors
in the community last week was a
delightful informal party at Mrs. Ber-
'nard Kearse's. About thirty guests
were present and spent most de-
lightful evening. An interesting con-
test was engaged in, Miss Irma Cole
man and Monroe Morris winning first
prize. The consolation, set OF ques-
tions and answers, was given Miss
Inez kirkland and Mr.. Bullock. De-
licious fruit punch was served
throughout the evening.
Mrs. George B. Kearse entertained
a number of the younger set at her
home Monday evening. Dancing and
music made the evening very short
and pleasant one. Punch was served.
Misses Mary Phoebe Bush, of Ell
lenton, and Virginia Zeigler, of Al
lendale, visited Mrs. George Kearse
last week.
Miss Emmie Lynes, of Olar, is Wis
iting Miss Hilda Kearse.
Miss Louise Jenny, of Fairfax, is
the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Bernard
Kearse.
Mrs. J. L. Copeland gave the visit
ing young ladies an afternoon party
at Clear Pond Tuesday afternoon.
After swimming and boat riding in
the pond, supper was served on the
banks. Those present were: Mes
danes J. L. Copeland, G. B. Kearse
and B. V. Kearse; Misses Mary Phoe-
be Bush, Emmie Lynes, Louise Jen-
my, Virginia Zeigler, and Hilds
Kearse, and Chester and Claude
Copeland, Eugene Brabham, Edward
'Kearse and Alton Ramsey.
Miss Cressida Breland spent the
weekend at her home, returning to
Langley Monday, accompanied by her
mother, Mrs. ]. F. Breland.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Earle Bush, Of Ell
lenton, visited Mrs. G. Edw. Kearse
last week. -
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1920-07-29
CROPS ARE PROMISING.
Little Damage by Weevil Yet.-Corn
and Peanuts Fine.

If Bamberg county, is delivered
from the cotton boil weevil this sea-
son. she has the promise of the best
crops perhaps in several years. 1t
is rather unusual that both cotton
and corn crops are fine the same
season. and yet up to this time both
crops are full of promise The cot
ton crop depends, of course, on what
the boil weevil will do. The county
is pretty thoroughly infested with
the pest, and no one can say what
the outcome will be, although most
of the farmers seem to think that the
ravage by the weevil will not be so
great this season.
farms of Bamberg county will con-
vince any one thai the crops are
splendid. The cotton plants are
healthy and large and are 'fruited
to the top with young bolls. Corn
is green and bids fair to yield fine
crops. Corn is not generally in as
good condition, though, as the cotton
plants. Some fields of corn have
suffered from drought, but as a gen.
eral thing the farmers are highly
elated over their corn prospects.
The peanut crop is likewise very
promising. This being Bamberg's
first commercial experience with pea
nuts as a crop, there is no standard
to Judge the condition Of the crop
by, but from general appearances, it
would seem that good crop will be
harvested. The price of peanuts, as
is known to those who keep up with
the market pages of the papers, has
suffered a severe slump, the price
dropping, we understand, from
around $500 ton to less than 5000
during the past few weeks. This is
very discouraging to those who
planted heavy peanut acreages, but
it is thought that even with the pre-
vailing low prices profits can be
made from peanuts this season.
Concerning cotton prices, there is
no definite forecast. The cotton as
sociations and others working in be-
half of the farmer say that the price
will hold up, and some predict bet
ter prices than now quoted. Cotton
is now worth over 40 cents. Corn
prices are higher than in many years.
The tobacco situation is most en-
couraging. Tobacco men say that
there is a fine crop of the weed in the
county, and the prices are most
satisfactory.
There is no doubt Of the fact that
the farmers went cunning after the
boil weevil this year, and the fight
so far indicates. much success. Cot
IN was planted as early as it could
be gotten in the ground, followed by
intensive cultivation and high fertili-
zation. When the forms appeared
on the cotton, most of the farmers
began at once to look for the wee
Wis and pick up the fallen punctured
squares. The result is the fields are
as free Of weevils as the knowledge
of fighting the pest permits.
1t is generally believed that if the
weevils can be controlled the bal
ance of the season, Bamberg county
bids fair to harvest a crop Of cotton
equal to if not better than 1918.
This condition is not general, by any
means. Visitors to the various cot
ton sections of the country all agree
that the best cotton anywhere is i'm
Bamberg. county.