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W& Bamberg Heralb h ESTABLISHED APRIL, 1891. Published Weekly at Bamberg, S. C. Entered as second-class matter April 1191, under Act of March 3, 1879. $3.00 PER YEAR. Volume 30. Number 16. Thursday, April 28, 1921. In the ratification of the Colombian treaty and the payment of twentyfive millions to the Colombian government, the senate has paid a tribute more glowing than perhaps it has imagined to Woodrow Wilson. This was exactly what Mr. Wilson wanted and what he cherished, but the senate, so blind in its anti-Wilsonism, refused to ratify the treaty for no other reason, it now appears, than that Wilson desired it. Immediately after President Harding was inducted into office, the Republican leaders took over the matter and rushed it through, despite the fact that it was a cherished dream of the retiring president. Mr. Wilson was an idealist, but he also possessed a farreaching vision in international af- , fairs the equal of which no other statesman of this day has yet attained. It must be a rather galling sensation for the present administration , to have to realize, as it is doing almost every day, that Wilson was right : in many of the affairs of government. , The statement is made by the cot- i ton experts that there has cer- , tainly been a reduction in cotton 1 acreage of about 31 per cent., and detailed figures are given by states. We hope this is correct, but we , should not advise any farmer to plant ( cotton based on this assertion. Last ( year the country was assured that a ^ vast reduction had been made in j acreage, and figures were shown to j prove it, but the fact remained thatjt the acreage must not have been re- j duced very much, inasmuch, as iar , more cotton was harvested than the j year before. The assurance of sup- j posedly expert cotton men that a . small crop only was possible- last year f year led the planter to believe th2t c nothing could prevent a good price j for cotton. This was responsible, in j large measure, for many farmers ^ holding their cotton last fall, and ^ taking far less for it later, or still holding the staple for the promised high price, which, apparently, there ^ is little hope of getting this year. We r certainly trust the acreage has been i reduced, but have the cotton experts j established that confidence which \ will compel the outside world to ac- j cept their statement? _t Children's Week. r t The Herald is requested to publish the following: Children's week will be observed by ] all churches April 24 to May 1. t The United States government is c stressing child welfare work too; in fact, the attention of the people of the 1 U. S. will be centered on children's 1 work during this week. i For your children's sake you ought s to make this the biggest week in 1 the year -in your community and < church. The children are our great- t est asset. 1 The future of our country, and the s future of the church, depend upon ? the Children. i What kind of a country shall we 1 have in the'future? What type of church shall we have? V,-.,. r. T-> rJ i-i-vii nVi n -rciVi wnrbnra r>o n i 1 UU auu * VUi V.UU1 WU ?? VI iVV* w vuii determine what the answer wrill be. < Of course, you are going to join in < this movement. t Ehrhardt-Waterboro Teams Debates. ] ] Quite an interesting debate was t held at the school auditorium last Friday evening between the members of the Ehrhardt debating team and 1 the Walterboro team. The subject 1 of the debate was: Resolved ''That 5 the United States should enter the s League of Nations." Miss Vera Plan- i er and Miss Margaret Stanley, of 1 Ehrhardt, the affirmative, against < .Miss Pearl Yarn and John Wal- i ker, of Walterboro, for the neg- j ative. The points on each side were 1 well taken and the rebuttals show- ] ed some quick, clever thinking. The 1 judges decided four to one in favor i of the negative. Before the debate < V "D i J yli rtl* 4 /%!* AM T M (Tn T'A 1 uc&c111 xviuuitn. aci\ci uiau, ui5a?c | i a piano selection and during the in- j termission, while waiting for the decision of the judges, Miss Moore played. ? Walterboro Press and 1 Standard. ( Called Home. ; A clergyman was spending the afternoon at a house in the English vil- i iage where he had preached. After i tea he was sitting in the garden with : his hostess. Out rushed her little hoy holding a rat in his hand. "Don't be afraid mother," he cried, "he's dead. We beat him and bashed him and thumped him until!"?catching sight of the clergyman, he added in a lowered voice, "until God called him home." f ~ ~ ^v!?!i!i:ii!ivitii>xni!nni2i!i;iux!isiii!!iH!?;i2:!ii!!!ti!!sii!!i2!::::n:sis:i::i!!;!i!!i!i:i:ii:ii;is::Hi:?;nn^ | FOUL TIPS 1 By the Observer. Governor Dorsev, of Georgia, has surprised many folks. Surprised them, because, outside of Georgia, people did not think much of him and his prospects as governor. But, to my mind, Governor Dorsev has shown himself to be a real governor, the very kind that is needed at this time.* The governor has put his foot flatly down on lynching and disorder of all kinds, and in this he has gained the respect and admiration of all peace-loving people. The governor is now giving special attention to the evil of lynching, and land Knows attention to this subje... is needed in Georgia. It is very likely that. Mr. Dorsey is killing his political prospects, but that is not deterring him in doing his duty. It is a pity that more Dorseys are not officers now. Mr. Dorsey takes the position that there must be better relations between the races. This reminds me of an article in the The State recently by Dr. C. C. Johnson, of Aiken. Johnson is a colored physician and an honorable and upright Christian citizen, and Aiken county is fortunate in having such a wise counsellor among its colored population. Dr. Johnson offers the argument that there is no reason why the races should be at enmity toward each other, and he is of the opinion that when there is a better understanding between blacks ind whites there will be no race question. Bamberg county is not bothered cvith the so-called race q/uestion. The county is fortunate in having a colired citizenship that does not require :he advice of northerners to tell them low to. get along with white folks. [ attribute this condition to the fact hat we have some of the best negroes n the world in Bamberg county, who ire home-owners and home-loving 3eople. There are many colored peo)le in this section whose word is just is good as a first mortgage on their 'arms. You know them. The race luestion is not concerning these peo)le. They attend to their own busi-! less; they haven't time to bother vith outside influences that are al vays trying to stir up trouble. We have negroes in the south and v? have white people in the south. There is no other place undr the sun .'or southern negroes but the south, md the thing to do is to make the iest possible citizen out of him. After ill H said and done there is but one ;rue friend of the black man, and ;hat friend is the white southerner. I The thinking* class of'negroes know :his. . ' - I While on this subject, did you {now that there is a negro woman oh ;he Confederate pension roll in this munty? There is. She is Aunt Alice Johnson, widow of George Johnson. I lever knew George Johnson, but he vas a Confederate soldier, and his vidow receives a pension from the state of South Carolina. I hope* some :ime The Herald will get a write-up if George. It is not necessary to say :hat old Aunt Alice is the very salt of :he earth. She has ministered to so many Bamberg white families that she has a warm reception at almost my fireside in town any time she cvants it. Long may she live. Well, The Herald certainly got its vish about wanting <a lot of candilates for city council. The air is charged with municipal politics, and :hey do tell me the ladies are going :o vote in full force. Did you ever? Look out, rotten politics. You are a past number. When the women get :o voting things are going to happen. And, let me say that that is a fine lunch of gentlemen who are running ?or mayor and aldermen. Old citizens say that it has been many years since there has been so much interest n*to\yn politics. You know a town vithout politics is on the shady side if progress. I am glad to see interest in the city affairs. I believe that it is + ~ ^ V o -r\ a n* milactono A n r? f^UHIK, L (J III a I n. a x lcn [ do hope there will not develop any hard feelings. That would spoil the cvhole thing. Be good sports, gentlemen. Only one mayor can be electad, and we are sorry of it because there are several who would make aapital executives. ' s It does rather seem, though, that slightly too much interest is being centered in the mayor's contest. Don't forget to select six good and true aldermen. The best mayor on earth can't accomplish anything for the town if he has not the right board of aldermen. There are sufficient gentlemen on the aldermanic ticket for you to make a good selection. If The Herald will not consider it advertising matter, I would offer this suggestion: Don't vote any set ticket. My idea of an ideal council is for it to contain some men of mature business judgment and ability and some men with the stamp of progress indellibly * showing on their countenances. By j blending these two qualities, things will.take place in the council meet-! ings. I don't mean, of course, that j any but.business men should be elected. They should not. But all good j business men are not progressive. I don't think any of this kind are running, but then it is up to you to judge of that. The old town is going forward, citizens, just as sure as you live it is. I have noted numerous' things afcfeut town that have been added in the last few years. We must not discourage them in the least, but let's all pull together and bring Bamberg to * its rightful place on the map. Talking about putting Bamberg on the map. The Carlisle school is doing' more than its share in this direction. Did you hear that noise and racket Monday morning at the station when the base ball team left? Folks on thej train craned their necks to see what I in the world Had broke loose in Bam-i berg. They undoubtedly thought that the train had stopped at a real joint. And it had. THE OBSERVER. Mothers' Meeting Friday. Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock a mothers' meeting will be held at the court house. The purpose of this meeting is to give the mothers of the town some valuable information on the care of babies during the summer months. A very nice programme! has been arranged and it is expect-j ed that the meeting will prove of j great benefit to those present. Mrs. j Leon Palmer, of Spartanburg, will talk on "Christian Influences in the Home," wrhile Dr. Palmer, of Allendale, will discuss the "Health of the' I Babv" for us. It is a great privilege! for the mothers of Bamberg to hear these.speakers and they come to us free of charge. Mothers, as you val-| ue the health of your child, do not fail to hear these speakers Friday afternoon next at the court house at ~ i 4 o'clock. mm * ? ? J. B. Williams. Branchville, April 23.?J. B. Williams, one of Branchville's most prominent citizens, died at his home this morning at 5:15 o'clock. Mr. Williams had been suffering for some months from a complication of diseases but it was not until several days ago that his condition was considered really serious. The deceased was born in Colleton county and was in his sixty-third year. He came to * * Branchville some years ago to enter the mercantile business. For the pa^t fifteen years, however, he had' devoted his time^to farming and insurance. He was a consistent member of the Metho<fist church, being secretary of/the board of stewards and superintendent of the Sunday school. Mr. Williams is survived by his widow, who before her marriage was Miss Louise Barber; J. B. Williams, Jr., J. M.' Williams, and R. A. Williams, of Branchville; Mrs. Lee Connor, of Denver, Colo., and Mrs. W. E. Dunwoody, of Arcadia, Fla. ^Read The Herald, $2.00 per year Ak t > amm mm ~ Movi | M. i X Good production days. Eacl has I I MONDAY V BRIDE "13," 2 Reel Co V PATHE NEWS. V Matinee 4:30 p. m. V ? I THURSDAY ^ Select Picture Corp, Pre* V OLIVE THOMAS t in "THE GLORIOUS LA f ? With such an ari night and save y< r i Y given away rree j I LaVic Govan Girls' Club. The Govan girls' home demonstration club held its regular meeting; April 19th at the school house. The meeting was called to order, roll call-1 ed, and minutes read, after which the following programme was carried j out: Song, by the club; reading, "Long-.; ing for Freedom," by Ethel Kittrell; j reading, "One, Two, Three," by Gus-! sie Seabrook; reading, "Little Jim,"j by Evelyn Kittrell; reading, "School: TA >? i AT :i. m l 1. . jjao s, uy .warguerue seduruun, reading, by Gertrude Lain and Beatrice Kennedy; song, by the club. I t v Watch the Best Self Rising Flc 24 lbs j Lard, 8 lbs. Buckets Bacon, Best Rib | sides | Best Head Rice, | | per pound Fine Grits and Meal. ?per pound Palmolive Soap,' II Ivory and Fairv Soa %J I Octagon Soap, 7c, 01 I We have a I and Prices I Pay Cai Casl I Bamberg ng Pit AV 2ni offered Pamberg C i day's programme >een generally accla " TUE< medy Realart Picture MARY MIL in "ALL S( ! Y FRII \ gents William ] WILLIAM in "THE S< ALSO A Matinee J ay of pictures you a >ur coupons. You : Friday night. Nighi toire Th vVVVVV WWW " ? After a business session the meeting was turned over to Miss Yarn, who discussed plans for the short course to be held in Bamberg for the club members. Sewing was then taken up and a dresser scarf hemstitched; the sewing bag and handkerchief made at the former meeting were brought back for inspection. Instructions were given. The next meeting will be held May 17. The girls are doing splendid work and we are all very much interested. ETHEL KITTRELL, Sec. j There are now 110 women doing police duty in London. ii i mum i ?ara? / HnnnBBHBiHnEnHBn | and rjj Prices--They Contin >ur, < Wansdown ( $1.21? package... Sugar Curec 99c pound .... Creamery B .. ..."....15c pound .... Premier Dr( 5c bottle Dime Brand 29c can Carnation J\1 9^C tall Jello Ice Cri 8c Powder.... Lp, Knox and C 8c Gelatine.. ' 3 Salmon, all 1 20 c per can to mything you want in the G-rc > will make you open your ey ;h and Save the Di i and C folk* & McMillan. :ture 1 d TO 7 ounty Cinema Fans i has been carefully s imed above the ave: ? 5DAY J W i Corp. Presents Meti ES MINTER i ln )ULS EVE'! SAY ~~1 1 Pox Presents [ FARNUM OUTTLERS" 2 COMEDY. t:30 p. m. A 4 ire bound to be plea* may win the barre t shows 8:15 p. m ieatr e, Bar iftfc ft ii^i dirk milk iWi ii^ii A_A ^ "y vW ? V W 4r At the age 103, Miss Agnes G. | Reader, of Ashford, England, still plays the piano with nearly as much ! alacrity as a child of twelve years. ; MEETING OF TAXPAYERS. A meeting of the taxpayers, voters, | of Bamberg school district No. 14, i is hereby called to be held in the city j hall in the town of Bamberg, S. C., on Monday, May 16th, 1921, at 4 o'clock f p. m., for the purpose of electing one j member of the Board of Trustees, and for the transaction of any other business that may legally come before I the meeting. D. F. HOOTON, Chairman Board Trustees, j Bamberg# S. C., April 25, 1921. 5-12. iue to Drop I Dake Flour, I ...41c M i Hams, 35c I U.tter' 58c I ?ssing, I 44c I 14c 'I 14c I . l2? I iooper's 19c . rinds, from 8c I* 47c icery Line, fl es. 11 fference ; arry South Carolina. I mm IIIIII?111 limiMII ?in Pin 9 1 IRft 99 UB jSB^ th | i .1 1 A during tne six Dig y elected and % rage. | EDNESDAY T *o Picture Corp. Presents ^ N VIOLA DANA THE BLACKMAILERS" $ Matinee 4:30 p. m. f ATURDAY FIGHTING FATE Reel Sennett Comedy LSO PATHE REVIEW V >ed. Come every y I of flour to be $ . Matinee 4:30. T T nberg, S. C. ? r" i I *