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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-05-26
ADVERTISES BAMBERG.
Bennie Hewitt Giving Fine Publicity
as Cotton Prize Winner.

By winning the first prize in the
cotton club, Bennie Hewitt, son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. J. C. Hewitt, of Bam-
berg, is affording this county much
favorable advertising. The record
made by young Mr.. Hewitt was such
an excellent one, in spite Of boil wee
vii conditions, that it has attracted
attention in many quarters.
The following appeared in the
News and Courier of last Monday:
"By growing $40 pounds Of seed
cotton Of the Weber 50 variety on an
acre Of land in 1920, Bennie Hewitt,
of Bamberg county, won a prize OF
500 awarded by the soil improve
ment committee of the Southern
Fertilizer association. Young HeW-
lit was member of the cotton clubs
conducted by the executive division
Of Clemson college during the past
year.
According to the report made to
the extension authorities, Bennie
made a total of 1,640 pounds of seed
cotton, or $40 pounds of lint cotton,
and 1,120 pounds of seed His total
expenses amounted to S65.10. De-
ducting this from the market value
Of his crop, he made net profit OF
S107.07. In making this good show
ing, L. L. Baker, supervising agent
of Boys club work in South Carolina,
states that Bennie used the best and
most up-to-date methods Of growing
cotton under boil weevil conditions.
He did not poison, but he was care
full to pick up fallen squares and to
maintain a good dust mulch over
his entire acre On falling into this
dust the Young weevils and larvae
were quickly killed by the heat.
Bennie also fertilized we'll, using a
four hundred pound application of
an S-4-4 fertilizer. Later, he top
dressed with two applications of nj
trate of soda.
"He reported that the secret of his
good yield lies in his selection of
good soil, good seed, thorough prep
aration of seed bed, liberal fertiliza-
ton with high grade of plant food,
and to his frequent, shallow cultiva-
ton with a harrow during the grow
ing season. He also gives credit to
the advice and suggestions of his
county agent, J. D. Brandon"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-05-26
GRADUATING EXERCISES.
Ten Boys and Two Girls Finish
Smoaks Graded School.

Smoaks, May 19.-On the evening
of May 13 a programme was given
by the graduating class of the Smoaks
graded school. The class consisted of
ten boys and two girls. The following
was the programme:
March, by Mrs. H. NJ. Cavter. Wei
come address, by Lorlene Maxey. Mot
to, Furman Berry; violin solo, Hol-
land Carter; class colors, Gertrude
Under: class flower, Mongin Smyley;
class history, Vernon Sauls; piano
solo, Eleanor Smith: essay, Leon
Sauls; class will, Smith Kinsey; vio-
lin solo, Hallum Smith; class grafton,
John Sam Garris; essay, Wilson
Sauls; violin solo, Holland Carter;
class poem, Hallum Smith; class
prophecy, Leo Frank Berry; piano
solo, Miss Wilson; gradual
ing address, C. C. Garris; presenting
diplomas, Prof. Jas. I. Risher; vio-
lin solo, Holland Carter; valedic-
tory, Burbridge Padgett; farewell
address by president of class, Hallum
Smith.
The exercises were held i'm the
Methodist church, which was beauti-
fully decorated in the class colors,
old gold and black, and ferns.
A prize Of five dollars was award
ed to John Sam Garris for the best
history essay
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-05-26
LONG MESSAGE VIA DENMARK.
Bamberg Town on Route of $500
Miles Telephone Conversation.

The current number of the South
ern Telephone News gives an inter-
esting description of the opening OF
telephone communication between
America and Cuba. Readers of the
papers recall that on April II greet
ings were exchanged between Presl-
dent Harding and President Menocal,
the conversation marking the open
ing of the telephone cables connect
ing the Cuban capital with Key West
telephone lines.
1t is interesting to note that the
call of President Harding was han
died via the Denmark exchange. In
connection with this remarkabl
achievement in the telephone world,
a demonstration was staged for the
benefit of the two presidents. They
we're permitted to listen to the call
ing of the roll Of telephone men sta
toned at intervals of 250 miles from
Havana, Cuba, to Catalina Island, OF
the coast of California, a total dis
tance of $500 miles. This was the
longest telephone call in history,
and marked a new epoch in tele-
phone achievement. The Denmark
EXCHANGE was one of the stations on
this roll call.
It is stated in the News that the
conversation between Catalina Island
and Havana was as clear and. distinct
as if it were a call between two local
stations. Some idea of the accam-
plishment may be gained by the COM
parison that the distance traversed
this record telephone call was equiva-
lent to a talk between London and
Pekin, or London and Calcutta, Eng
lands most distant possession. BY
the use of the same distance of equip
ment America could call and talk
with any of the South American
countries or any capital in Europe.
The call from Catalina Island to
Havana was effected by means of the
use of land cables, wireless and cable,
the three known mediums of tele-
graphic and telephone communica-
ton, The distance from Key West
to Havana is traversed by 115 miles
of deep sea cable, laid at depth OF
from 5000 feet to one mile on the
bottom of the sea.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-05-26
MAKE CHECK ON ORANGEBURG.
Too Many Automobiles Not Register
in the County.

Columbia, May 22.-W. w. Good
man and w. A. Ballenger of the state
highway department went to Orange
burg yesterday to investigate the ap-
parent violations of the license laws
in that county. These two officials
were supplied with a list of all
Orangeburg citizens who have pur-
chased the metal plates this year and
they will check up on all who have
failed to make the necessary pur-
chase.
Orangeburg has surprisingly
large number of automobiles and
trucks not registered this year, judg-
ing by the 1920 figures, and the state
department is determined to see
where the trouble lies.
Charleston county has employed
a. special officer to look after the
license violations and Greenwood
has had a traffic officer for some time.
Highway department officials are IN
hopes other counties will follow suit.
The scheme is said to work almost
entirely to the advantage OF the
county as the county gets so per
cent. of all license money collected
and all the fines imposed for infrac-
tions of the law.
Mr.. Ballenger will remain in Or
angeburg for several days and per-
haps weeks until he can get the
county checked up in reference to
the purcha sing of licenses for all
motor vehicles.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-05-26
SETTING OUT POTATO PLANTS.
Getting the Sweet Potato Crop
Started.

Setting sweet potato plants has
lust started and many are asking
fer prices, and where to obtain
plants. I have a list of plant growers
and their prices, that will be furnish
ed to any party interested in getting
plants. They are selling around
three dollars per thousand at the
growers shipping point Quite lit
tie saving might be made by con-
sidering the following points: Plac-
ing orders early, making a deposit
with order, using vine cuttings and
considering the area to be planted to
this crop.
By placing orders early and plac-
ing a deposit with order It will in
sure prompt delivery and give an
early start toward getting vine cut
tings before the season is too late.
The first drawing of plants from the
bed is more vigorous than the. Sec
ond or third drawing and produces
larger amount of vines for cuttings.
The vine cuttings are very desir-
able for plants as they are disease
free and produce uniform sized po-
tatoes giving a higher average in
grades. 1t is possible to purify the
seed stock by selecting vines that
have the characteristics of the de-
sired variety.
Cuttings should be made with a
sharp knife and from eight to ten
inches long, having one leaf prefer
ably. When depending on vine cut
tings, get the slips out early and
enough to plant 1-s of the total area
intended for potatoes. An acre OF
land will require 10000 plants when
the rows are three feet and the plan1s
are set eighteen inches in the drill.
j. D. Brandon, county agent.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-05-26
CHIEF JUSTICE WHITE DEAD.
Eminent Jurist of L. S. Supreme
Court Claimed by Death.

Washington, May 19.-EdWard
DOUGLAS White, chief justice of the
United States, died at 2 o'clock this
morning at a hospital here where he
submitted to an operation last Fri
day. He was 76 years old.
The chief justice had been uncon-
scious since late Tuesday afternoon
when acute dilation of the heart
occurred. Up to that time the at
tending physician had hoped for a
rapid recovery after an operation for
bladder trouble.
After the unexpected relapse the
physicians had not expected the
chief Justice to live through that
night. The Rev. Father S. ]. Cree
den, of Georgetown University. ad-
ministered the last sacrament dur
ing the early evening and members
of the immediate family were sum-
moned to the bedside.
Death was said to be due directly
to combinations which developed
after the operation. Justice NC
Kenna and others Of Mr.. Whites
associates in the supreme court call
ed at the hospital when it became
known that his condition was seri-
ous but did not enter the room as
the chief justice was unconscious.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-05-26
Bishop Darlington Opens Greater
Carlisle Campaign Wednesday

will have an opportunity to see and
hear Dr.. Darlington, bishop of the
North and South Carolina confer
ences. Dr. Darlington is one of the
ablest men in southern Methodism,
and those in charge of the local cam
paign were very fortunate in secur-
ing his services at this time.
Prior to introducing Bishop Dar-
lington to the audience, it has been
planned to have three or four Amin
ute speeches by local speakers, pre-
senting in brief manner the differ
ent phases of the campaign.
The educational campaign means
much to the town of Bamberg. 1t
means, in the event of its success,
which must not be doubted, that the
sum of 100000 will be expended
in this town by the Mehodists; it
means that Carlisle will be one step
nearer the junior college class, a
goal that is hoped for in the near
future; it means that Bamberg will
be in position to make strong bid
as college site, with Carlisle as the
nucleus
The failure of Bamberg to enter
heartily into the campaign would be
calamitous to the interests of Car
Isle. A college is a coveted prize to
any community. There will be many
spirited bids for it. Is it not pos
sible that the community proving it's
interest in education by its pocket
book will be the more favorably
looked upon as site? -
Two years ago the Mehodists .cele-
brated their one hundreth anniver-
sary of the missionary movement by
asking their constituency to give
100000 for world missions.
More than s5O,OOO,OOO was subscrib-
ed. Leaders in the church predict
that when the opportunity to sub
scribe to the S33, 600, 900 CHRISTIAN
education fund is thrown open dur
in the period May 29-June 5, the
amount will be oversubscribed, as in
the centenary campaign.
The Christian education movement
is an attempt to make all education
thoroughly Christian, as outlined re-
Gently by Rev. w. j. Snyder, in his
magnificent address at Trinity
church, and to counteract all the ir-
religious atheistic tendencies now ap-
pearing in certain American schools
and colleges.
The institutions in South Carolina
which will receive aid from the $685.
100000 fund are: Wofford callege,
s7OO,OOO; Columbia college, s,420,-
900: Lander college, s420,000; Wof-
ford Fitting school, s105,o00; Ror-
ry Industrial school, S105,0OO; Tex
tile Industrial institute, $4,000;
Carlisle school, s1O5,O0o.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-05-26
CATS GIVES BOND.
Former Governor of Florida May be
Tired at Extra Session.

Starke, Fla, May 22.-Sidney ].
Cats, who served four years as gov
ernor Of Florida, having been elected
on a prohibition ticket, later a
candidate for the United States sem
ate, and now under indictments by
federal and county grand juries on
charges growing out of alleged mis-
use of his executive authority and
the object of joint legislative in
vestigation came here today from
Jacksonville and furnished bond for
$1,000 In this, Bradford county, Mr..
Cats is charged with accepting a
bribe for a pardon.
He left late today fer Pensacola,
where, according to his attorneys, he
plans to make formal bond of $4,000
on charge Of peonage for which he
was indicted May is and arrested
yesterday at Albany, Ga. He was re-
leased from custody at Albany after
five citizens had signed his bond and
permitted to proceed on his way to
Jacksonville.
SO far as known Mr.. Cats came
here unaccompanied. During his stay
he was the guest of his local attor-
rey. He had spent last night at the
home of his brother-in-law in Jack
sonville, and his attitude of silence
regarding his indictments was not
changed here Beyond the fact that
he told his bondsmen in Albany, Ca,
that he had been in British Columbia,
nothing could be learned of his
whereabouts since his indictment
here May 8.
1t is believed that Mr.. Cats will
face the federal charge first, and
reports from Pensacola were to the
effect that a special session Of court
would be called for this purpose.
Specifically, the federal indictment
set forth that Mr.. Cats voted for.
pardons in favor of two negroes, Ed
Brown and John Henry Rogers,
serving sentences in the state penl-
tentiary and that representatives OF
the former governor met the negroes
upon their release and took them to
his Walton county farm, where they
are alleged to have been held in
peonage.
Reports from Albany quoted him
as saying the negroes had been paid
$40 a month and we'll clothed and
fed.
One Of these negroes testified at
the hearing of the joint legislative
committee in Tallahassee, which un-
der joint resolution is Investigate
ing srumors'' that the former gov
ernor received money to influence his
decision in matters of pardons, ap-
pointment of state officers and other
alleged misconduct. The committee
has been holding it's hearings for sew
eral weeks and no indication is forth
coming as to when it will report its
findings.
Both houses of the legislature, now
in session, have reinstated numerous
officers relieved by the former gov
ernor. At least $4,000 has been
voted as reimbursement to the vari-
sous men for the salaries they lost
while under suspension. Mr.. Catts's
term of office expired January 3 last.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-05-26

The great campaign of the South
ern Methodist church for the RAISING g
of $50, 100000 for education will be
formally opened in Bamberg next
Wednesday evening, when a meeting
will be held at Trinity Methodist
church, at which Bishop L. V. w.
Darlington will be the principal
speaker.
The campaign opens throughout
the south next Sunday, but it was
decided locally to wait until Dr.. Dar-
lington's visit here to formally launch
the campaign in Bamberg. This
meeting will mark the beginning OF
the campaign which is expected to
result t. Bamberg easily raising her
quota of the fund.
The fact that Carlisle school is To-
Gated IN Bamberg lends more than
ordinary interest in the educational
campaign of the southern Methodists.
Carlisle school is to participate in
this fund to the extent of S1O5, 1000.
This sum of money is to be expended
for the purpose Of affording the
school the needed additional
dormitory facilities and the
making of other improvements
to the school, 1t is the sim
cere hope of the local friends OF
the school that with the expenditure
of this sum of money Carlisle will be
enabled to enter the class of junior
colleges, and it is confidently be-
lieved that this goal will be reached.
In order, however, that Carlisle
NAV secure the entire allotment of
s105, 900, it is necessary that the
town must do her part in the great
campaign. The quota of the local
church is really quite low, consider
ing the large church membership, and
it is believed that no great difficulty
will be encountered in not only at
tanning the quota allotted, but that
it is quite possible Bamberg will
oversubscribe literally.
The meeting next Wednesday
evening will be held at $50. In re-
cuesting The Herald to make this
the point was stress
ed that all residents Of Bamberg are
not only invited to be present, re-
gardless of their denominatlonal al
fliations, but they are requested to
be present. Carlisle school belongs
to Bamberg. It is an institution IN
which all the people of the town have
a justifable pride, and it is an in
stitution which it is to the interest
of all the people of the community
to promote.
Aside from the fact that attending
upon this meeting will be showing
YOUR interest in one of the finest
schools in the state, those present
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-05-26
DAMAGES FOR ANCIENT MULE.
Suit Brought Against Railroad for
Animal Alleged to Have Been Sleep.


Hampton, May 20.-One blazed
faced mule, 27 years old, named
Moses, the property of King Rod, a
Hampton county negro, was the
cause of action in a law suit tried in
court of Magistrate Murdaugh at
Varnville recently. An unfortunate
collision between box car attached
to locomotive engine and the rear
end of aforesaid mule was the act
complained Of Both plaintiff and de-
fendant were represented by able at
torneys of the Hampton bar and a
jury was drawn. While the testl-
mony of the plaintiff was meagre. the
testimony offered by the railroad
company was to the general effect
that several years ago this Identical
mule sold on the open market, called
locally EThe Boneyard,' for the sum
Of 50, and that later the purchaser
becoming tired of grinding the corn
for feeding the mule because he
could not eat whole corn, disposed
Of the animal for three old worn out
wagon wheels. 1t was further al
legged that the mule actually backed
into a passing train. The engineer
testified that he did not blow the
whistle because the mule was not dis
covered until within seven car lengths
of the onrushing train and that the
mule was apparently asleep.
After careful consideration and ma
ture deliberation, it looked like
mistrial to the local wiseacres. the
iurv rendered verdict for the King
for SO. An appeal will be taken, it
is understood, on the grounds of the
verdict being excessive.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-05-26
Sick Man Dragged From Bed, Shot.

Dublin, May 21.-Unknown men
entered the Jarvis street hospital to-
day and dragged away former SOL
der who was being treated for bull
let wound and shot him dead in the
hospital grounds. The mans wife
and children we're at his bedside
when he was taken away.
Sim Feiners commandeered a
motor car today and raided optical
establishments, taking telescope and
flash lamps.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-05-26
Olar Music and Expression Classes.

Olar, May 21.-Wednesday even
ing the music and expression classes
Of Misses Sadie Harter and Annabe-
Neeley gave a delightful recital in
the high school auditorium.
Selections were given from the tol'
lowing composers: Haydn, Bacn-
mann, Rubenstein, Goerdeler, Ley
bach, spaulding, John Ravin1n ano
others.
Excellent technique was displayed
and much credit is due the teachers
of both classes.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-05-26

The fact that a policeman can get
your goat is proved by a paragraph
in the News and Courier: "a mother
goat and two little goats we're 1ouno
astray on Brigade street yesterday
afternoon and taken to the police
station"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-05-26
$500 Per Year in Advance
Carlisle Base Ball Team Awarded
State Prep School Championship
The school,.

AS stated in the last issue Of The
Herald, Carlisle school claimed the
state preparatory school champion
ship upon it's base ball record this
season. This claim was contested by
Wofford Fitting school, Spartanburg,
on the ground that it's percentage was
higher than Carlisle's. Carlisle won
five games, lost two, and tied one
out of eight games played, giving the
team a percentage Of ia Wofford
Fitting school won four games, lost
one and tied one out Of six games
played, giving the team a percentage
og 500. Carlisle claimed the cham
pionship on the ground that she had
played more games than the Fitting
school, and had defeated the Fitting
CarIiSle'S 1921
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-05-26

Don't forget the aluminium ware
sale at G. O. simmons's Friday, May
27. one day only. Any piece for
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-05-26

Working and liofng are habits,
and it is difficult to quit either OF
them.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-05-26

The claims Of the two teams were
presented to the executive committee
Of the Carolina Prep. School league
by the president, Capt. VIM. +. wat
son. and Capt. Watson announced on
Tuesday that a majority of the COM
mittee had decided in favor Of Car
Isle, which is now officially declared
the winner Of the 1921 preparatory
school championship in South Caro-
lima.
The school and its friends are de-
lighted that Carlisle has been de-
clared the winner, as they feel that
the magnificent record of the team
clearly entities it to the champion
ship honor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-12-26
MOTHER AND Z
SONS KILLED BY
STRANGE POISON
Father Also Lies Near Death in
Hospitai-Physieians
BaffIed.
by international News Service.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Dec. 26.-Mrss
Lillian Ambrusinski, thirty-one years
old, her two children. William. eleven
years old. and Jennie, eight years old,
are dead at their home today, the
result of poison of an undetermined
nature, according to police.
Felix Ambrusinski, thirty-two years
old, the husband. is in St. Alexis Hos
pital, with little hope held for his re-
covery from the same poison.
A lodger in the same dwelling dis
covered the tragedy last night. when
receiving no reply to his knocks at
the Ambrusinski apartment, he sum-
moned help and forced the door.
Mrs. Ambrusinslxi was lying on the
floor writhing in pain. She died on
the way to a hospital William was
dead, and Ambrusinski and Jennie
were unconscious. Jennie died shortly
after reaching the hospital.
Ambrusinsh regained consciousness
early this morning and in answer to
questions by police said the family hid
eaten nothing the past twelve hours
that could have caused the trouble and
that all they had to drink was wine
and tea.
An autopsy performed on Mrs.
Ami rusinski last night shed no light
on the tragedy, physicians claiming
there was no indication Of the cause
of death.