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?ljp lamkrg ifynaib One Dollar and a Half a Year. BAMBERG, S. C., THURSDAY, APRIL 3,1913. Established 1891. v y x. ????? ? ? T^===================== J -j ; I oAi'nnupuv i> *TI urn v COUNTRY NEWS LETTERS SOME INTERESTING HAPPENINGS i IN VARIOUS SECTIONS. News Items Gathered All Around the V * County and Elsewhere. Ehrhardt Etchings. I -* Ehrhardt, March 31.?The con tinued heavy rains somewhat hindered the early planters this year, also , the fertilizer hauling. A lot of bridgkes have been washed up, and the mud in the roads is something not desirable when one has to drive a long distance. There has been more than two hundred cars of fertilizers hauled , away from here this season. The oat crop is not very premising iux muv;n of a yield; drowned out in spots and looks to be in a rpsty condition. Mr. Boyd Bishop and Miss Shaw were married yesterday afternoon by Rev. D. B. Groseclose at the Lutheran parsonage. Xhere is lots of shooting on Sun: ' day evenings. Parties. The freight train had to make a Sunday trip to Green Pond to get fertilizer. Can't keep the siding empty. - ? -Trade is very dull in all the stores in town. No money, is the complaint. Mr. Wichman and Mr. Joe Herndon have their dwellings nearly completed. The Baptist parsonage and Mr. ' H. L. Kinard's dwelling are the next , two buildings to go up. Think the contracts are let for them, and work will begin as soon as the material ' can be procured. Had some frost last wee?, but not enough to do mucli damage. Rev. C. L. Miller, of Greenville, S. C., preached in Ehrhardt Lutheran \ ' church Sunday afternoon. He is traveling to raise money to erect a " -n _ c% ri ? cnurcn m ureenvme, D. V., <x iiuj_nt mission point. JEE. ' Ehrhardt News. Ehrhardt, April 1?Little Felder \ Mitchum, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Mitchum, aged 9 months and 12 days, died on March 18th and was buried the following day at St. * Johns Baptist church. Great sympathy is felt by many friends for the bereaved parents. "This lovely bud so young and fair, Called hence by early doom, Just came to show how sweet a flower In Paradise could bloom." The visit of Dr. J. E. McManaway A to the churches forming the pastorate - " ? " * _ T->_ -rr-or. ? of the Kev. jcj. a. .uul?u WCii nao ixj *5' - / 4 every respect a great success. The $100.00 in cash contributed to home missions represented only a small part of the good accomplished. The all-day meetings at Bethesda and St. Johns were both of them events long to be remembered. The children's exercises and Prof. Barber's address were features at Bethesda, and of course it goes without saving that Dr. # Manaway's addresses are always good. Prof. J. W. Barber and Miss Maggie Ramsey were married at the Baptist parsonage on the evening of March 20. Prof. Barber is a young man of exceptionally fine character, and as principal of the Ehrhardt graded school has established himself as a teacher of ability. Mrs. 4 Barber, as Miss Maggie Ramsey, was deservedly popular among a large circle of friends, and as organist of the Ehrhardt Baptist church is highly esteemed for her efficiency. Robert A. McDowell, who has always made his home with his uncle, Rev. E. A. MCJJOWeil, was iuaintu on the 15th of March to Miss Vera Fulghum, of Pensacola, Fla. Mr. MacDowell resigned his position with the Y. M. C. A. of Pensacola and left after his marriage to accept a responsible position with the" Y. M. C. A. of Little Rock, Ark. The contract has been let to Mr. Archie Zeigler for the erection of a Baptist parsonage. The building will be ample and attractive, and the work will be pushed to an early completion. The union meeting at Hunter's Chapel, was largely attended, and the program of each day was filled to the brim with things most excellent. The presence on the rst day of Dr. J. D. Chapman, financial agent of Greenville Female College, and his preaching an unusually good sermon f added in no small degree to the many other pleasures and advantages of the day. The union manifested its interest in the higher education of women by contributing through Dr. Chapman $120.00 for the Greenville Female College. The exercises 011 Sunday were featured by a splendid address on foreign missions by Prof. Barber, a very strong sermon b^: the Kev. W, R. McMillan, special fmusic / NEW COUNTY BOARI> SELECTED, j Governor Turns Downs First Nominations x>f Barnwell Delegation. S Barnwell, April 1.?Following Governor Blease's refusal to appoint | < Messrs. Ashley Stansell, J. A. Meyer and W. B. Warren as county commissioners, the legislative delegation met here Saturday to make other 0 mi _____ 1 x 3 nominations, i ne new men seiecieu as the personel of the board are W. 1 I. Johns, of Baldoc; J. W. Patterson, c of Barnwell, and H. F: Buist', of * Biackville. The reason given by the Governor 1 for his refusal to appoint the first se- < lections of the delegation is that they ( did not meet the requirements of the statutes, and that the Supreme Court 1 had recently decided that the Gover- t nor could refuse to appoint men who ' did not meet with his approval. His r refusal has stirred up the people of the county quite a bit, as it would < have been hard to find better men , than the delegation selected. j Fairfax Fancies. Fairfax, April 1.?Mr. and Mrs. Abe Dowling, of Brunson, brought j the body of their infant here for ; burial on Tuesday. She was well < known here as Miss Edith Barker. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Lightsey and j family spent Easter in Brunson with relatives. ] Misses Margaret Youmans -and < Susie Albergotti have returned from ( a pleasant visit to Orangeburg. j There was a moonlight picnic Tues- ( day evening for the young folks near 1 the home of Mrs. L. W. Youmans, Jr. The chaperons were: Mesdames Loadholt, Youmans, Sanders, and An TV. /\tt o Aef HiillWit UCi SUil. 1 UC? icpun a, uiuot uv?eu? ^ ful time. . , Mrs. Lily Myrick has returned from a visit to relatives in the country. Mrs. Laura Boyles is visiting Miss May Brunson. The small boys are jubilant over ' the arrival of the carnival, which will 1 go on for perhaps two weeks. ] ' Mr. and Mrs. Silas Gladden and in- ! fant have returned to Columbia after ( spending several days with their * parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. \y. Barber. ( There was a reunion at the Barber 1 home of all the absent members of the family. 3 Mr. Clinck, of the Augusta Herald, was here recently and found some in- s teresting facts to record in that paper. < Mrs. A. R. -Speaks, Misses Mary and 1 Ida Speaks, of Vaynville, were recent 1 visitors here. 3 Mrs. Mary Deer, of Ulmer, was a 1 recent visitor to relatives here. < Mrs. Raymond Tuten and daugh- < | ter, Lucile, of Ulmer, were guests of Dr. Tutep. this week. Lucile will.re- ] [ main here to attend our school. Mrs. P. H. Loadholt, after a>long spell of lameness at th^ home of Mrs. Annie Loadholt, is able to be at her 1 ' own home now, though not strong. 1 | On Thursday evening the play, "Bettie Wales' Girls and Mr. Kidd," ' was presented in the school audi- 1 torium by the teachers and a few ^ ladies of the town. It was well car- ' ried out, the actors being Misses 1 Maude Barber, Ethel Jarrell, Mar- ( garet Youmans, Mary Harrison, Margaret Folk, Flossie Porter, Susie Al- 1 bergotti, Flora Kenney, Marie Crad- { Qtolla "HTohsnn and Lvlete Wil- ' u^vn., ? son. Miss Sadie Harter gave the 'l instrumental music, which was much 1 applauded. They expect to repeat the play shortly* when a much larger ( crowd is expected. ? Miss Hennegan and Mr. Herman Lightsey were among the visitors at the play. . ' Mr. and Mrs. Hampton Williams ? visited Mrs. Lily Preacher recently. 1 Miss Fogle, of Orangeburg, was a 1 guest of Mrs. Dr. Tuten recently. ? Miss Flora Kenny gave a party Friday evening to the base hall nine and high school girls and boys, Geo. 1 Sanders and LeRoy Young being the 1 only outsiders invited. Miss Margaret 1 You mans brought dainty little hand- ' painted score cards for the game of heart dice. A delicious bouffet * luncheon was served. The evening ? was a most delightful one, and all - " - 4. C pronounced miss j^enney a. uiua*. charming hostess. 1 Miss Kenney spent the week-end at Brunson with her friend, Miss , Hennegan. The health of our town is good. See those wire wall baskets at The ( Herald Book Store. . i arranged by Mrs. Norman Fender, and a good collection for home mis- s sions. Messrs J. Calvin McMillan and J. Hansford Fender have long been the moderator and clerk respec tively of this body, and tbeir ntness c for these positions is both recognized r and appreciated by their seeming perpetual continuance in office. ? IN THE PALMETTO STATE 50ME OCCURRENCES OF VARIOUS KINDS IN SOUTH CAROLINA. state News Boiled Down for Quick Reading?Paragraphs About r* n/1 P onnonin rrc 1T1UU Cliiu Florence county will make a deternined effort to vote the dispensary )ut. Petitions are circulating asking or an election. John C. Sheppa^d, of Edgefield, vill deliver the annual oration at the Confederate reunion, to he held in \iken April 22-24. V. S. Owens and J. Emile Harley, ,>oth lawyers, are candidates for In;endant of the Town of Barnwell. | The election will take place next! ruesday, April 8th. The meeting of the State Press \s- i jociation has been made a week late?*. I md the session will be June 26-27 at :he Isle of Palms. On June 28th the party will leave by the Clyde Line for i trin to New York. Nathan Martin, a colored hoy of ten rears, shot and killed his step-father, n Richland county on Tuesday, He says his step-iather was preparing to 'beat" him. His step-father was trying to make him help load a wagon. s According to the report of the Barnwell county grand jury, the late sheriff F. H. Creech was short in his :ash $2,253.05. The county is am?ly protected by his bond in a Surety ompany, and suit will be made on the uond. i "Warrants have been sworn out igainst W. II. Enlow, Tom Enlow, John Dannelly and Sam Johnson, of Drangeburg, charging them with selling whiskey to white students of that ;ity, and they have been bound over :o court. TTT " "Li. ?: i< raDK w. ismeeuie is smug me uilj ;f Greenville for $25,000 because of Injuries received by him in an automobile collision on Main street. He says the city was careless in allowing Dther automobiles to come on Main street when the street had been turned over to him and others for a con:est in hill climbing. Two negroes, Will White and John Moore, were arrested in Columbia on Wednesday and bound over in the sum of $1,000 to tlie Federal court m the charge of breaking open freight cars. The prosecution is c>rought under an act passed at the late session of congress, relating :r larceny of goods being transported by railroads from one state to another. Byrnes Laughs at Morgan's Doctor. Aiken, April 1.?Congressman J. F. Byrnes, of the 2d South Carolina disrict, and a member of the Pujo committee investigating the .alleged 'Money Trust," when interviewed here this afternoon about the statement.of Dr. M. Allen Starr, that J. Pierpont Morgan's breakdown was 3ue to emotion caused by the investigations of this committee, laughed, and said: "When Mr. Morgan testified before :he committee last December he was ipparently in the best of health. He wswered all questions with frankness md impressed the committee more favorably than any other witness. "When Dr. Starr asks the American people to believe that merely an:w^rinfr miPfit.ions ahout his business would cause such emotion to the King of Financiers,' he reflects upon he capitalist in question. It would seem that the good doctor was striv-! ng for some newspaper headline no;oriety when he uttered his recent statement. "However, some persons in New fork city seem to be so disturbed ibout the Money Trust investigations bat they do not hesitate even to captalize the death of this great man in >rder to prevent legislation." Previously, Congressman Byrnes ias frequently ren^arked upon the ;plendid impression that Mr. Morgan lad made with the members of the .'ommittee when he testified before hem. In a Minute. He dreamed that he was entering leaven. At the gate he met St. Peter, langling a burden of keys, says The Chicago Record Herald. "Peter," said he, "about how long s a minute up here?" "Oh," replied Peter, "about a thouand years." "And how much is a cent?" "Oh, about a million dollars." "Lend me a cent," begged the ireamer, knowing that in his waking noinents he was dead broke. "I will," replied St. Peter, "in tbout a minute." J d% r SECOND COUNT APRIL 21st. Handsome Prizes to be Awarded at ' That Time. The time for the next count is rapidly approaching and with it interest in the result is growing daily more keen with friendly rivalry among the contestants for first place. The remaining days will witness an artivo pamnsnVn for more VOt.es. New subscriptions are coming in and the merchants are having wide and active demand for the merchant coupons. If you are not a subscriber for I The Bamberg Herald now is the time to start, or if you owe now is the time to pay. You have a friend no doubt among the contestants who would be delighted to have your votes. The prizes offered are worth considerable effort, and the energy put forth to secure them lands the winner that much nearer success at the finish when the piano will be awarded. There is nothing worth while obtained in this world without energetic and thoughtful effort and to become victor in this contest and to receive the reward that goes with it, is certainly worth while. If your efforts heretofore have been spasmodic, from now on make them continuous and determined. Enlist the men as well as the women folks in your behalf. They will enjoy The Herald and will be glad to help you along to victory. Speak to your friends and .neighbors and see how quickly they will respond. One of the beauties of this contest is that few are disappointed?there are 12 prizes. It is a time when you can ask your friends to show their friendship in a substantial way by assisting you. The count on April 21st will be decisive as to the two prizes offered, but its importance must not be overlooked for your standing on that -occasion is a sort of barometer to your following of friends, and, if you win, it will be the result of the efforts of yourself and friends. The Herald has the laudable ambition to improve right along and go regularly to every nome in jDa.ui wig county and vicinity; to stand for and promote these things which will be for the good of the community and to wield as great influence as possible for the upbuilding of the town we are justly proud of. The following bonus offer will continue and remain unchanged up to | Monday, April 21st, so take advantage of this splendid opportunity to secure votes: For every 7 new one year subscriptions 10,000 extra bonus votes, mak-, ing a total of 14,200 votes. For every 7 one year renewal subscriptions 8,000 extra bonu6 votes, making a total of 11,500. For every bunch of 40 merchants' coupons 500 extra bonus votes will be given, making a total of 1,500 votes. These coupons may be collected from any and all merchants who are in the contest. IThe following are the enterprising merchants who give coupons: E. A. Hooton, The Bamberg Pharmacy, Rentz & Felder, The Millinery Store, C. R. Brabham's Sons, Mrs. A. McB Speaks & Co. A. Rice, W. D. Rhoad, J. D. Copeland, J. A. Murdaugh, Peoples Drug Company. Others were nominated but as yet have received no votes. These young ladies should by no means be considered out of the running as all have been doing some work and they will make the contest interesting for [ those who already have a good start. Remember that many of our leading merchants are interested in this contest and give 25 vote coupons with every dollar purchase. Also, those who don't fully understand the rules and regulations of this contest can call at this office, or write us, and we | will be pleased to go over the proposition with them. Remember and have your friends trade with merchants giving coupons. Their ads. appear in this issue in connection with our wonderful offer. Following are the names of the candidates: Miss Hattie Bessinger 9,200 Miss Fannie L. Free 8,325 Miss Harrie Delle Free 2,875 Miss Rosa Adams 1,825 Miss Mattie Nimmons 2,600 Miss Ruth Herndon 1,000 Miss Nelle Clayton 1,000 Miss G. E. Jordan 1,675 Miss Mell Kearse 1,500 Miss Thelma Kearse 1,050 Miss Elma Chitty 1,000 Nice line of sample box papers at Herald Book Store. MOSLEMS ACCEPT TERMS TURKEY MEETS PROPOSALS OFFERED BY POWERS. Do Xot Contemplate Moneyed Reparation for Allies' Blood and Treasure. Constantinople, April 1.?The Turkish government today declared that it unreservedly accepted the terms of peace proposed by the European powers. The foreign office handed the Ottoman acceptance to the dean of the diplomatic corps this morning accompanied by an expression of thanks to the powers for their mediation. The terms of mediation offered by the European powers to Turkey and the Balkan allies were: "1. The frontier of the Ottoman empire in Europe shall start at Enos, and following the course of the Maritza river and then that of the Ergen, shall end at Midia. All terri tories situated west of this line shall be ceded by Turkey to the allies with the exception of Albania, the delimitation of which shall be fixed by the powers. "2. The question of the Aegean islands shall be settled by the powers. "3. Turkey shall abandon all claim to Crete. "4. The powers can not favorably entertain the demand for indemnity but will admit the allies to participate in the discussion in Paris for an equitable settlement of their participation in the Ottoman debt and in the financial charges of the districts to be handed over to them. Turkey is to be asked to take part in the labiors of this commission. i "The great powers declare at the san\e time that as soon as these basis are completed hostilities shall cease." Friday last (March 28) Bulgaria notified the powers of her acceptance ; of the offer of mediation but persisted in her demand for a war indemnity and proposed to substitute a frontier line from Midia on the Black sea to the Gulf of Saros at the top of the peninsular of Gallipoli. / The European ambassadors in London have since been considering the. situation but have not reached any definite conclusions. The fall of the fortress of Adrianople is considered likely to have some influence on future negotiations. I LAD HELD OX MURDER CHARGE. Cleo Shull, Aged 18, Lodged in Lexington Jail. Lexington, April 1.?Cleo Shull, about 18 years of age and still a schoolboy, was lodged in the Lexington County jail last night with the charge of murder resting against him, it being alleged that he shot and kilL ed Harvey Long, aged about 12 years, lib: schoolmate, on the afternoon of February 28, last. The warrant for young Shull's arlest was issued by Magistrate Hayes, j of Gilbert, on last Saturday, T. Wade Long, the father of the child that was l:iHed, haying signed the affidavit. The warrant was served yesterday by Constable Lewie Hallman, who brought the young man to jail. At the time of the homicide it was siatid that the killing was the result of the accidental discharge of a shot gun and no inquest was held, the family of the dead boy seeming to be satisfied with the theory of accidental killing. On the afternoon of February 28, it is said, Cleo Shull, Walter Taylor and Harvey Long, all schoolmates, were returning to their homes after the close of school, when they stopped at a mail box in the road. It was stated at the time that the three boys were playing with the shot gun and had been pointing it at each other. The gun was discharged, it is said, while in the hands of Cleo Shull, and Harvey Long fell to the ground mortally wounded, the entire load having taken effect in the groin, death ensuing a few hours after in a Columbia hospital. It is said that Cleo Shull had been in the habit of carrying the gun to < the school house for several days previous to the tragedy. It is reported here today that Cleo Shull has made a number of conflicting statements two trapodv whirh. in nart. is aUUUl UMQVUJ, ?. ? , JT~-- ^ said to be responsible for his arrest. Harvey Long was a son of T. Wade Long and Cleo Shull is a son of Chas. < E. Shull, the two families have been near neighbors and intimate friends for a number, of years, and the un- i fortunate taking of the life of Harvey Long is deplored by the entire community. i I # . . | /.iry. \VK?tA auninjCiiui iv^iu n ai Conductor, Engineer and Fireman Killed When Train Leaves Track. Hickory, N. C., March 31.?Ed. V. Boyd, Wm. Eagle and A. L. Hurdle, conductor, engineer and fireman, respectively, on Southern Freight Train No. 73, en route from Salisbury to Asheville, were killed about 4.45 o'clock this morning, when the locomotive and eighteen cars left the track at Oyama, between Hickory and Newton. The three men killed were in the engine cab, and when the locomotive turned turtle they were instantly killed. So far no explanation has been given of the wreck. Wrecking crews are at work from both ends of the line, and it is stated ttiat the track will be cleared today. Passenger Trains No. 11 and 36, from Asheviile, were detoured this morning by way of Spartanburg and Charlotte, and passengers will be transferred from Trains 15 and 22. The bodies of the dead men were taken to Salisbury for interment. Eagle lived in Salisbury, while Boyd and Hurdle were residents of Asheville. Mrs. Fudge's Luncheon. It is a well known fact that as a hostess Mrs. Fudge has no peer in the State, but the occasion of her . ; j violet luncheon was one of the most beautiful ever given in Bainbridge. The entertainment -was in honor . ^ of her house-party and covers were laid for eighteen. The table in the shape of a six leaf clover was spread ) with an exquisite luncheon set of white damask with a center piece of lavender and large bunches of violets knotted together with white and purple cord encircled the table. The floral center piece was cut glass vase filled with trailing wisteria and lilacs. x The beautiful favors for the occasion were lavender boxes filled with mints and sealed with the gold monogran\ of the hostess. Other favors being whistles, small illuminating fire works and other mirthful favors. Individual almond" dishes made of violets helped to beautify, as did the place cards of lavender tied with white bows. The dining room was lighted wijth candles in beautiful crystal candelabra with knotted violets as shades. ' Promptly at two-thirty the guests, attired in beautiful lavender and white dresses were seated at the table and an eight-course luncheon, consisting of grape fruit and brandied peach cocktail, clam bouillion with flurettes, cream of sweetbreads, turkey, mint jelly, vegetables, hot rolls, delicious salad, chestnut dainty with whipped cream and individual cakes covered with violets followed with black coffee and cheese. One of the most unique courses of the luncheon was tbe salad, perfect lfttle nests were made of julienne potatoes and filled with eggs, these eggs were white cherries stuffed with cream cheese. t ."tj The fortunate guests of this delightful occasion were gathered togetner from different parts of the State and the visibn of loveliness that gathered around the exquisitely appointed table will linger long in the hearts of those present. Besides the charming hostess, those present were, Mrs. F. E. Land, of TVawsmi Mrs W. L.' SDerring, of Jacksonville, Miss Emmie Yockey, of Jacksonville, Miss Catherine Cowdery, of Lakeland, Fla., Miss Bettie Fudge, of Atlanta, Mrs. J. D. O'Hern, of Lakeland, Fla., Mrs. A. C. Daven- A port, Thomasville, Mrs. A. D. Graves, of Bainbridge, Mrs. James Bonnyman, of Birmingham, Ala., Mrs. H. C. Allen, Mrs. H. L. Gans, Miss Onis Willis, Mrs. B. F. Dillon, Mrs. W. E. Gardner, Mrs. E. J. Perry, Mrs. Erie Donalson and Mrs. Chas. Parker, of Bainbridge.?Bainbridge (Ga.) Search Light. The Proud Husband. ^ A Washington woman has in her f employ as butler a colored man of a pompous and satisfied mien, who not long ago permuiea a uarnsei iuug mo ardent admirer to become bis spouse, says Tit-Bits. One day when the mistress of the house had occasion to* temporarily avail herself of the services of the butler's wife it was observed that whenever" the duties of the two brought them in conjunction the bride's eyes would shine with extraordinary devotion. "Your wife eems wonderfully attached to you, Thomas," casually obth? mistress- of the house. "Yes, ma'am," answered Thomas, complaceiatly.- "Ain't it jest sick