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PACE SERIOUS PROBLEM. Publishers May Advance Subscription and Advertising Rates. Columbia, Oct. 30.?An open letter has been addressed by the South Carolina Press association to advertising patrons and readers of newspapers, advising that newspapers must either advance subscription and advertising rates, or discontinue pub lication. The committee emphasizes that the price of printing paper has advanced during the last eight months from 34S a ton to $130. It is further argued that paper in some instances is almost unobtainable, even at this price; some wholesale houses having none to offer and some mills refusing to make new contracts. "We are now paying from 50 to 500 . per cent, more for paper stock, inks. metal, type and other things used in the publishing business than we were eight months ago. The only thing that will save the newspapers or South Carolina is an advance of advertising and subscription rates." A meeting of the association ,was held in Columbia last Friday, when a committee was appointed, to prepare a public statement. Members of the committee are: O. K. Williams. Rock Hill; J. L. Minis, Edgefield, and W. J. Irwin, Chester. The report reads: "The Press association of this State wishes to bring to the attention of the advertising patrons, readers and friends of the press, the serious situation confronting the publishers at this time, and point out some facts that we feel should be communicated to you in our attempt to meet condi-v tions that have been thrust upon us. We do this after giving the matter careful consideration, and finding ourselves powerless at this time to take any other steps whereby the remedy. The only remedy at this time is an advance in the rates of both advertising and subscription. No matter how much a publisher may dislike to do this, it is his only salvation, if he continues his business and continues to be of service to his advertising patrons and subscribers. "We have confidence in the patrons of the various papers throughout South Carolina and believe that they will stand by them and cooperate ir - any manner possible to keep them going until there can be a readjustment And in conclusion we call on all persons who believe in the mission o1 a free press to cooperate with us in adjusting our business to thes? new and unheard of conditions sc that we can continue to serve you." Man Killed by Derrick, Columbia, Oct. 28.?Lonnie Webb a white man about thirty-five year: of age, was killed today at Stewart's quarry behind Granby mill, when h< was knocked sixty feet to the botton of the quarry by the pan of a derricl which was loading the rock. Hi: skull was crushed, causing instan death. Read The Herald, $1.50 per year newspapers may be continued, and feeling that we are acting both for the good of the patrons and the publishers of the papers. Refuse New Contracts. ''Paper in the last eight months has advanced from $48 per ton until at the present time it is quoted at 30 per ton, and almost unobtainable at that price, some wholesale ~ x paper houses having none to offer at all and some of the mills refusing to take on any new contracts. There . may be slight excuse, or ample excuse for the advance in prices on us, but the fact remains that we are paying from 50 to 500 per cent, more for paper stock, inks, metal, type and things that are used in the publishing business than we were eight months ago. The only thing that will save the newspapers of South Carolina is an advance of advertising and subscription rates. Some of the larger dailies have already made advances in both. The small dailies and weeklies will have to do likewise or go out of business. We ask you in the interest of a free press, and the best interest of yourself, community, and State at large to meet these advances cheerfully and to co operate in every manner possible. Curtail Demand. "Paper makers insist that there must be a curtailment of the demand on them; that th$y are working three shifts /l day, and that at this season of the year when they should be accumulating a reserve stock, that they . cannot supply the demand. Large publishers are trying to meet the suggestion of the paper makers by cutting down their papers arid economizing, and the commission appointed by congress, after investigating the situation, are alarmed, but so far have been unable to offer any suggestion that will in any way relieve the ^matter. Small publishers have no opportunity to economize, as they only buy just what they are obliged to use, and under the existing conditions few newspapers can exist long without a readjustment. Many of the weaker ones cannot survive long unless thev find some immediate I ~ OFFICERS FOR STATE FAIR. J. X. Kirven Reelected President of Association. Columbia, Oct. 25.?J. X. Kirven, of Darlington, was reelected president of the State Agricultural ana .Mechanical society here tonignt, when the annual meeting of the organization was held. A. B. Langley. of Columbia, was elected vice president to succeed Ben. F. Taylor, who did not stand for reelection. Dr. S. J. Summers, of St. .Matthews, was elected to the executive committee from the Seventh congressional district to fill the vacancy created by the promotion of Mr. Langley. The secretary and treasurer will be elected next February. The committee appointed several executive committee were reelected. There were: First district. Benj. - > j. I Mclnnes, Charleston; Secona uismu, I R. B. Watson, Ridge Spring; Third, I T. J. Kinard, Xinety-Six; Fourth, I John D. W. Watts, Laurens; Fifth, I B. H. Boykin; Sixth, Bright Williamson, Darlington. The committee appointed several I years ago to compile a permanent I historical record of the society reported that this work had been completed and that 300 Ncopies of the 330-page history had been issued I from the presses. MEDALS FOI*EKOIC ACTS. J South Carolinians Among Those Receiving Carnegie Awards. Pittsburg, Oct. 27.?Fifty-two acts of heroism were recognized by the Carnegie Fund commission at its fall meeting here today. In six cases, silver medals were awarded; in 46 bronze medals. Twelve of the heroes I lost their lives; and to the depend ents of six of these pensions aggregating $3,120 yearly were granted. To the dependents of three of the others who died, sums totalling $2,000 were granted, to be applied in various ways subject to the direction of the commission. Among those receiving bronze medals in South Carolina were: Julian M. Wilkinson, Abbeville, S. C., medal. Wilkinson, 25, a farmer, saved Mary Perrin, 24, from drowning, at Calhoun Falls, S. C., July 30, 1915. Medal to father of William M. McCelvey, deceased, Mt. Carmel, S. C. McCelvey, 30, a switchman, died in an attempt, assisting Julian M. Wilkinson to save Mary Perrin from drowning at Calhoun Falls, S. C. G. O. P. Scrupling at Nothing. T.nnsr R ran eh. Oct. 28.?That the opposition to his election is "scrupling at nothing" in a statement of fact and policy, was the charge made by President Wilson in a speech at Shadow Lawn this afternoon to a throng that assembled for a joint celebration of "New York day" and "Woodrow Wilson day." "What are we to say," he asked, "of the patriotism of men who take advantage of a crisis of the world, when the fortunes of men hang in uncertain balance, when the peace of this great nation can be maintained only by the most thoughtful and considerate means, to settle a question of power among themselves." Renewing his discussion of thk foreign policy of the- United States and speaking of the "vocal element" of the Republican party, the president declared: "They prefer a peace : that is produced by the methods of those who defy, of those who brag, of those who threaten in order to establish their prowess. Tliey have fori gotten their manners. They want a peace indeed, but they do not want a peace obtained as gentlemen obtain it, but only as braggarts obtain it." 100,000 ATTENDED. More People Visited the Big Fair Than Ever Before. Columbia, Oct. 27.?The State fair of 1916 passed into history tonight, the most successful from every stand' point of any of the fairs in the fortyeight years of its existence. The greatest contribution to the success of the fair is the attendance. More ' people visited the State fair this year * than ever before in its history. The exact figures of the attendance for the 1 week have not been made public as yet but it is estimated that over ' 100,000 people were admitted to the fair grounds during the week. Yesterday was the big day of the 5 fair and people are still talking about ' the size of the crowd. Nothing was ) more indicative of the State-wide character of the crowd that the number of automobiles. It has been estimated that there were over 5,000 ma, chines from various counties here and s in one field alone adjoining the fair 5 grounds yesterday there were parked ? at noon 1,000 automobiles. The regl ular trains all carried extra coaches t and many extra trains were run. ^ Select your cotton seed for next - ? 1 r 11. ? u ? years yiaiiung irum scams mat ua\t no anthracnose on them and are not . near stalks affected with the disease. Waterman's1 Ideal Fountain Pens i The Pen That Pleases ASM i jM ; \ sMfm 1*301 \ J % Our Fountain Pen Sales during the past 6 months have been larger than any town twice the size of Bamberg in this state. TULDC K A J1U1G y 1 IlLilVLi IJ n REASON We carry a larger stock of Waterman's Ideal Fountain Pens than any dealer in any town in the State twice the size of Bamberg, and we can suit you no matter wnat kind of a pen you want. Herald Book AVA pi ai loon I Cold Wai n II Weather Bun o wave on thews \, Tniircfloir S uiuiouaj, , Come to Reni o get your She Flannels, Sod o rint Pa?3 AWC We can dre* | keep you wari | Rentz <! Bamberg, ill TTTPT A JUM A I GOODS I 3n)f I Swl I II We have just re 1 of dry goods, La | Cloaks, Shoes and i invite you to call we feel that we cs 1 Remember also I it stands us in to r | at home; therefon I now. We are ex{ at any time. H. C. Telephone 26-L oonooc ii__jc| ire Coming I sau reports cold I iy, will reach here o H November 2 f ' / \ :z & Felder and >es, Underwear, o ks, Collars, Etc. \ ? idy For It | >s you up ana u N. O -/ tn. If ;: v,v ; fcFelderl J , South Carolina ; ooaooE racf RRIVED I FOR ALL I -H * Hi m I 1 iceived a big shipment fl idies' and Children's fig [ Hats. 'We especially B in and see our line, as B in save you money. -B that flour is high, and nake all our foodstuffs B 8, buy your wheat seed B >ecting a big shipment fl 7~. I FOLK III Bamberg, S. C. I g 'II \ * ' V *' V u . ' " ' ' *