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?f)e pamfcrg Heralb ESTABLISHED APRIL, 1891. Thursday, May 9, 1918. Bamberg county not only went ov er the top in the liberty loan, but she made a fatal thrust at the Germans after she went over. We subscribed our quota of bonds, and then threw into the ring some sixty thousands as good measure. Every banking town in the county gets a liberty flag, and the county will get a flag. Two flags will float over the court house here for our worK in tne campaign, one fo** the city and one for the county. The people of the county may well take a justifiable pride in this accomplishment. While it is nothing more than was expected of us, it is to be remembered that not every county in the country?not even a considerable number of them? produced the results the organization secured in Bamberg county. We are no opponent of Representative Lever. He is a good man, but we think he has taken a mistaken view of the political situation when he offers for Senator Tillman's seat. We tninK it .Mr. JL.ever naa waueu a while, he would not have announced as an opponent of Mr. Tillman. We believe that he will see his error in time to prevent the State losing his valuable services in congress; for if he fails of election to the senate, he will not be a member of the next congress at all. This would be a distinct loss to the State. We still hope that he will reconsider and offer fqr reelection to congress from his district. Were Senator Tillman not a candidate for reelection this newspaper would b? a supporter of Congress-1 man Lever for U. S. senator. Preliminary reports indicate that every county in South Carolina exceeded its quota of liberty bonds in the campaign just closed. It is also indicated that nearly every banking town in the State came up to or exceeded its quota. This is a record to be truly proud of. The State went over its .apportionment several million dollars, and the final reports will doubtless show the State not only did well, but di? magnificently in this campaign. It is especially gratifying to note this, because it shows a decided change in public sentiment. It nr/woa hpvnnrl a Hnnht that thp r>pn r* VT ^ . v-wv ? ^ r-pie of the State are thoroughly aroused to the importance of the conflict now being fought on the plains of France. No longer can it be said that this State is lagging behind in war sentiment. When once the people get behind this thing right, it will be only a matter of how long it will take for America to cast the de-, ciding balance into the fight in France. That the people are truly getting behind it is proven in no uncertain way by the fact that approximately twenty million people in America have subscribed to liberty bonds in the third liberty loan. This gives approximately what has been wanted by the government?an everage of one bond buyer to every family in America. The reform party did not show up well in the county conventions held all over the State on Monday. Notwithstanding the fact that the word had gone out many months ago for the reformers to be on the alert and capture the conventions, preliminary reports indicate only three counties in the state elected reform delegates to the State convention. If there was any sort of organization or understanding among the anti-reform element we have never heard of it. This proves beyond question that the reform faction has grown weaker within the past two years, and also points to the reelection of Senator Tillman. If the reformers, with the organization perfected in Columbia several weeks ago and with their newspapers crying forth with all the vim they possessed for ' them to dominate the clubs and county nad State conventions, they could succeed in scaring up a majority in only three counties, we fail to see what they hope to accomplish at the polls this summer. The cry of "fraud" on the part of the reformers?a farce on the face of it?has served its purpose. It has killed the faction so far as the primary this summer is concerned. It also shows that the people of South Carolina do not propose to be led astray by office seek ers who now loudly proclaim their patriotism; yet only a few months ago attacked the administration on the declaration of war and even foi carrying it on after it was declared. Mr. J. K. Mayfield made a timely suggestion in his resolution in the Democratic convention Monday, when he proposed that'ways and means for the future maintenance and building of the county's roads be provided for. The fact is that since prohibition was enacted, the county chain gang has been so depleted that it cannot handle the road situation properly. Of course, everybody is delighted CALLS 233,000 MORE MEN JOIN THE COLORS THIS MONTH TO HELP HOYS OYER THERE. $15,000,000,000 Asked To Keep Up Army.?No Limit, Says Haker. Make Victory Certain. Washington, May 3.?Simultaneously with the announcement today j that 233,000 men from forty-five States had been called to join the 1 AniAro Mqv Sofvptarv Raker indi VVlViO *11 .'I U%' , k/vv* % ? cated the scope of the government's plans for increasing its fighting strength, by stating that congress had been asked to appropriate approximately $1 5,000,000,000 for the army for the next fiscal year. That amount is exclusive of funds provided in the fortification bill, which not only covers coast defenses, but as a rule provides the bulk of heavy field ordnance. Last year the army estimates aggregated $6,600,000,000 to pay for a force of 1,500,000 men, which has already been exceeded. The May Call. The call for a quarter of a million during May goes to all States except California, Oregon and Nevada, which with the District of Columbia already i have supplied so large a part of their I quota that it was decided not to in| elude them this time. ! The movement in most States will begin May 25. By this order the war department abandons its plan of assembling men in even monthly increments of approximately 100,000. Under the original programme it was intended to call out not to exceed S60.000 men during 191S. The call for 150,000 in April and 233,000 this month will bring out in two months half of the number originally contemplated for the year. "Let us avoid specific figures," Secretary Baker said again today. "They imply limits. There is no limit. We will call out enough men to make victory certain. We will call them as rapidly as they can be trained and sent forward." Enlarge Cantonments. In preparation for this tremendous increase in the army the house military committee was told today that every existing cantonment in the country will be enlarged and every National Guard camp utilized to its full capacity. It is regarded as probable that some new cantonments must be built, but in the interest of speed and economy of effort and material, pressure will be placed upon expanding existing facilities. Ground has already been obtained in the vicinity of several cantonments for the expansion, and details of the new con struction are being worked out by the general staff, which also is studying the necessity of and proper location for additional cantonments. To Balance Accounts. In connection with the exclusion of three States and the District of Columbia from the May call, officials explained that an effort is being made to balance accounts among the various States preparatory to the application of the new quota basis when congress has approved that measure. The May draft allotments were made on the population basis heretofore used, but subsequent dis- ( tribution of quotas will be much altered when the number of men furnished by any State is computed from the number of availables it has 1 in class one. The men called out this'month will be mobilized generally at the cantonments to which the men from the same States have previously been sent. In many cases they will find the divisions originally created at at tnose camps gone, some or tne camps will have been converted into replacement divisions. New Divisions. Under the increased army plan, a that prohibition has brought about such a marked improvement, and we feel sure the people will not object to paying out of their pockets what Vas heretofore been paid by violators of the law, in order that this happy condition of affairs may be continued. The chain gang, as at present constituted, is scarcely more than half as large as it formerly was. The result is the supervisor and commissioners are seriously handicapped. It will be well for the legislative delegation this summer to discuss on the stump what they propose to do about it. If some arrangement can be made for the building of the roads, the chain sane: could probably be used exclusively for the upkeep of the roads after they are built. With the aid of the traction engine and v other implements now used by the gang, the roads could well be maintained after built by the present force. The county is now faced with the problem of both building and maintaining the roads with a small force of convicts. The result Is that after good roads are built, they cannot be properly kept up. No doubt the next delegation will be called on for assistance in this direction. great number of new divisions may be created. With authority now asked for unlimited power to create fighting units, some of the men of the May draft may be assigned to these new organizations. It is regarded as likely, however, that the April and May drafts will be used largely to fill up divisions at home, while the seasoned personnel from those divisions is sent over seas to fill the gaps. Since the number of: divisions on the other side is rapidly and steadily increasing, the flow of replacement troops must increase proportionately. New Draft Bill. A new draft of the annual army appropriation bill, providing for the needs of 3,000,000 men under the fifteen billion dollar programme will be laid before the house military j committee next -Monday, Secretary! Baker, .Major Gen. -March, chief of staff, and other officers, appeared to- j day at the committee's executive | session, discussing the estimates. While some of the house administration leaders voiced support of the war department's programme the sentiment expressed; was not altogether unanimous regarding the request for unlimited power to determine the size of the army. Senator Sherman said he could not support such a plan and that congress should fix the number of men. Representative Kahn, of California, the ranking Republican member, has declared himself thoroughly in favor of the war department's programme. Ordnance plans will be explained Your Own Hon* is j'our castle. I want to take you your little nest, a part of your eai seem any time" ui to buv some protx + A * place as a suhstant Start a Saving! Us and Draw 4 Per Cent. Interest Pa CAPITAL AND SURPLUS Bamberg B I "jfa I1? SOI IN I to the committee Monday, and aviation experts will testify Tuesday. The committee asked Gen. March today to have witnesses ready to explain what has been done with the $640,000,000 appropriated for the army aviation work. ^ ? The minister of agriculture of Brazil has been authorized to establish modern experimental farms and agricultural colonies, especially for the education of orphans and abandoned children. CANDIDATES7 CAKDS. Cards inserted in this column charged for as follows: All county offices, excepting magistrate, cotton weigher, and county commissioner, $ ">.00; magistrate, cotton weigher and county commissioner, each $3.00; congress and U. S. senate, I $10.00; all State offices $10.0o. Cash with card. Please don't ask us to insert card unless check accompanies j same. Cotton Weigher Bamberg. 1 hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Cotton Weigher I at Bamberg in the primary; subject to the rules and regulations of the Democratic, party. A. P. BEARD. CARD OF THA NKS. I wish to express my sincere thanks for the many kindnesses extended by many friends during the illness of my mother, .Mrs. E. A. Xevils. MISS BELLE NEVILS. Drives Out Malaria, Builds Up System : The Old Standard central strengthening tonic, i GROVE'S TASTELESS chill TONIC, drives out ; Malaria.enriches the blood,and builds upthesys- ! tem. A true tonic. For adults and children. 60c jjk ' 11 Tiat's where you'll r bride and make i Begin now to save nings and it "won't itil you have funds srty and take your W w ial citizen. s i Account With | r Interest on It id on Savings Deposits. J $100,000.00 tanking Co. % ONLY JOTTLBS 0T Report on Glendale Mineral Springs. J In the recent report of the Depart-! nient of the Interior, GLENDALE ; .MINERAL SPRING, of Bamberg, S. | C\, is mentioned as one of the valu-1 able mineral springs of the United ; States. GLENDALE MINERAL SPRINGS! was discovered about three years ago and an analysis of the water made by Prof. Bracket, of Clemson College. Since that time other analyses have been made which show the great value of GLENDALE MINERAL WATER. This spring is located about three miles south-west of BAMBERG and within easy reach of the people of lower South Carolina who have not as yet fully realized the value of this excellent mineral water right in their midst.?adv. I- - ???Iwcm iJ*\. ml*. . Estate of Henry G Smith, aged 37, drowr children?all boys?and e relatives. Court named ? Trustee of Estate,.also s age their shares were pai protect them during their norance. One boy was s^ dropped his all. Anothe living. The last lost on could have been avoided ing the boys until they money. May we tell you to any Estate where w< will be glad to advise yoi sultations strictly confide BAMBERG BAN Bambe 1 -SI ?I I Tuesday, I I An Artcraft Sp 6 Reels PRICES Special Music Every Tuest TL' 1 i uieieii BAMBE] J^^DRINK ffhero-l ^tiig&39EB8S3Sl / # MEETING OF TAXPAYERS. A meeting of the taxpayers, voters of Bamberg school district No. 14, is hereby called to be held in the City Hall in the town of Bamberg, S. G\, on Thursday, May 16th, 191S, at 4 o'clock P. M., for the purpose of electing one member of the board of trustees, and for the transaction of *any other business that may legally come before the meeting. W. M. BRABHAM, Chairman Boar<l of Trustees. Bamberg, S. C., May 1, 1918. The Quinine That Does Not Affect the Head Because of its tonic and laxative effect, LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE is better than ordinary Quinine and does not cause nervousness nor ringing in head. Remember the full name and look for the signature of E. W. GROVE. 30c. Read The Herald, $1.50 a year. eorge Smith, Dec'd. | iea with his wife. Left 3 istate of $80,000. No other jj t guardian, a stranger, and tranger. As boys came of d them. No trust estate to early years of business igrvindled by a land schemer; ?r boy "blew" his for fast Wall street his share. All by a Trust estate protecthad learned the value of why this could not happen e are the Executor? We l without charge. All conntial. KING COMPANY rg, S. C. Fairbanks Niia a m. i Ma) m. ecial Production 15 & 25c lay by The Dixie Orchestra T1 . meaire RG, S. C. I ^ H'* 11 ^ I lolaf 1 9