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tS%e Bamberg ^eralb ESTABLISHED APRIL. 1891. Published Weekly at Bamberg, S. C. Entered as second-class matter April 1891, under Act of March 3, 1879. $2.00 PER YEAR. .Volume 28. No. 28. Thursday, July 10,1919. POISOXOVS POTASH. / The use of American made potasa * *1 J V,. or Kami! IS sirongiy eouueujucu u* Dr. A. C. Summers, of the State department of agriculture. Dr. Sum mers states that the damage from the use of the domestic article will run into the thousands of dollars in this State. In order to protect this American "industry" congress is seeking to fix the price of potash at an exorbitant figure. Congressman Byrnes \ is actively fighting the proposed action and he slaould have the support of every Southerner in his fight. COTTON STORAGE. / i During the past year, 'according to the State warehouse commissioner, the people of South Carolina have lost thousands and even hundreds of thousands of dollars because of inadequate storage of cotton. An unus* ual amount of cotton is being held all over the State for higher prices, and the greater portion of this cot-{ ton is not even stored under sheds, but left out in the open -weather. As a result, farmers in Bamberg county have Ibst a great deal of money because of damaged cotton. Every farmer should provide himself with proper cotton sheds, else store his cotton in some warehouse. This is an unnescessary waste. ^ ? > ? THJ3 TOWN AND ROADS. ^ It appears to us as being rhther unjust that the small towns should re- j ceive no benefits from the automobile license fees. The town people pay, doubtless, the larger part of the license. fees, and yet no incorporated town is allowed to participate in the - distribution of the funds secured from this source. We do not claim that any part of these funds should - >. be employed in improving streets which are used entirely as city thoroughfares, but when a highway runs through an incorporated town, we certainly believe that the town should "be assisted in building its part of the road. We have special reference to the fact that the Columbia-Savannah highway goes through the heart of Bamberg, and yet both the county and federal aid stops at the city limits. It is left to the town alone to \ build its portion of the highway if it gets built. Bamberg will build its link" of the road by public subscription, and it is very fortunate that the people of this town are liberal and public spirited enough to contribute their money for this purpose. But this does not alter the principle. Not all towns are disposed to do this, even though they are finan cially able to undertake it. We know of many small towns where it is necessary to take in a large incorporated area in order to get enough citizens to constitute a town government. A highway going through such towns would take in, generally speaking, a half mile or mile, of road. The usual cost of building a good sand-clay road is $2,500 to $3,000 per mile. This places a very heavy burden on a few people in towns, and is, in reality, double taxation, because they have paid their automobile tax like everybody else, and this tax is used tn build the road up to their town | limits and no farther. The Columbia-Savannah highway will be a pride to the county, and will belong to the whole people. It is being built by the county and the federal government. We, therefore, are the opinion that in order for the whole county to be benefited by the road, it should be built through town and country alike. We suggest that the necessary legislative action be taken to remedy this situation in the future, and that the State highway commission be instructed to disregard city limits in constructing county highways through small towns or cities. EXCAVATIONS OF BABYLON. . Much of Mighty City of the Past Now Exposed to View. "I visited the place in September, 1917," Edmund Candler writes of Babylon in "The Long Road of Baghdad.'' "The excavations lie on the left bank of the Statt-el-Hilleh, the westerly of the two channels of the Euphrates which bifurcates at Hlndieh. It is fifty-six miles from Baghdad. The old nursery rhyme that gives the distance to Babylon as threescore miles and ten is only out a bare four leagues-, and one can get there between breakfast and lunch, if not 'by candlelight.' "Twenty years ago when I visited the site the ground was barely scraieuea uy me pi cnessioiiai e.\uavator, though the robbers of bricks had been busy quarrying there for centuries. Modern Hilleh owes much to the kilns of Xubuchadnezzar, and the unstable Turkish barrage at Hindieh was built of Babylonian debris. The excavations were begun by the German archeaologists in March, 1899, and from two hundred to two hundred and fifty workmen were employed daily, winter and summer, until the war put an end 'to the work. The house of the mission stands on the banks of the Euphrates, and contains a museufii which we have placed under an Arab guard. A concise summary of the work has been compiled by Professor Koldeway in 'The Excavations of Babylon.' With the help of this volume 'with its illustrations and plans we are able to identify the main sites. The greater part of the city which the Germans have brought + liorVif V>nl/\n r*p? +/\ rtamnft t*of iitaItt tU 115111 UCIUU55 tu 111c Luuipai an?ci? modern period of Nebuchadnezzar (561-504 B. C.); but there are traces in the ruins left by the first Babylonion kings (circa 2500 B. C.) and successive strata reveal the streets and houses built by succeeding dynasties of the Assyrian, NeVBabylonian, Persian and Graeco-Parthian periods. Also there were relics that prove a prehistoric Babylon, but it is impossible to carry excavations down to this depth owing to the rise in the water level." "It is only a few hundred yards from the Germans' house to the Kasr, or Acropolis, the center of the city, and the most renowned of the three great eminences of Babylon. It is here that the excavators have been most active. They follow the line of the Ksar roadway, a broad street which leads to the Ishtar Gate, made by Nebuchadnezzar as a professional road for the great god Marduk, to whose temple of Esagila it leads. The instructed visitor. For the rest, TiSofA A# Vipinlr wallo I IIICIC Id Lll^ Viota VI uvuu UM14W with no windows or steps and few doors. It is hard to tell if one is standing on the roof or the floor of Babylon. The roofs of -one period became the foundation of the next, yet out of this confusion the archaeologists have reconstructed the ancient city. They have discovered what they are convinced is Belshazzar's banqueting chamber and the vaulted^oofs which, they argue with much erudite reasoning, supported the hanging gardens. In a general way, in spite of the superimposed" strata of the hungry generations that have trodden one another down, the identification of sites of Babylon is easier than in most buried cities. And this is due to the inscription on the bricks and flagstones. For the kings of Babylonia were providentially vain. They left their stamp everywhere in no uncertain traces. Sardanapalus invoked enmity on the head of whosoever should destroy the rec"There is little else that is decorative to catch the uninitiative eye at Babylon. The silver and gold and precious stones with wljich Sardanapalus filled the temple of Esagila are forgotten. The images have been removed, the double doors of cedarwood overlaid with copper, the bulls of bronze, the cedar roofs, the threshholds and hinges of brass. There is the famous headless lion standing over its human prey, raised high above the roof-tops since my last visit owing to the delving all round. It and the brick reliefs of the bulls and dragons on the Gate of Ishtar are the only pictures likely to remain in' the mind of the hasty unwalls of the Ishtar Gate stand forty feet above the foundations, and are covered with figures of bulls and dragons in brick relief. From the summit one can command a view of the whole city as far as the outer walls. Part of the brick pavement still exists, covered with ashphalt, which formed the substratum of the immense limestone flags of the roadway. The double gate of Ishtar is by far the most striking feature of Babylon that has been revealed, and it figures in the foreground of most of the bird's-eye views one sees of the excavations. The nine horizontal rows of bulls and dragons are alternate, and the representations are never mixed. The bull is the sacred animal of Ramman; the dragon, of Marduk and of Nabu. He is a scaled beast with the neck and head and - A OLD COINS ARE UNEARTHED. Archaeologists Say Phoenicians May Have Visited California Coast. Examination by Prof. Oliver M. Washburn of six coins discovered in a canyon of the foothills back of Berkeley, Cal., and described by him as being of undoubted antiquity, has stimulated the belief of archaeologists that the ruins of an ancient city exist in that locality. Antiquiarians of the University of California, where Professor Washburn is assistant in the department of classical archaeology, favor making excavations in an effort to determine the existence of important evidence as to the early history of this continent. The coins were discovered by Clies-, ter K. Frost, an Oakland shipbuilder. While on a trip he was digging in the canyon when he uncovered a mishap en copper com. He prosecuted his work and was rewarded with five pieces of copper, unquestionably minted by hand, according to Professor Washburn, and containing inscriptions in Greek and Latin. Two of the^coins are blackened beyond recognition by the action of elements, but through their irregular shape and general mining are described as antedating the oldest known Roman coins. The coins are faintly embossed with the facial contours of divinities or legendaries in tempered copper. Coin experts advance the opinion that the material used fixes a remote period of manufacture, because tempered copper in coin manufacture is more or less a forgotten art. One of the coins is about the size of a dime and bears certain resemblances to early Phoenician money, w]iich bore the characteristic embossing of a woman's head. One version advanced is that the Berkeley coins were brought to the California coast by Phoenician colonists who preceded the early padres to the bay. district. mm ? SHOOTIXG OF JAYBIRD. ' Officers of Sanderville (Ga.) Baptist [ Church Defend Pastor's Action. The following is the truth about why and the way in which the jaybird. was killed at the Baptist church here, of which the Rev. W. A. Wray is pastor, on June 8. A number of erroneous reports having been sent the press throughout America makes the following statements necessary: Before and after the Sabbath chool hour e^ery conceivable effort was made to put the bird out of the building, but the ceiling 'being so high, above the tops of the windows, it was impossible. As the squawking of the bird so interrupted the work of the Sabbath school, it was thought best to remove it before the preaching hour. During the intermission a small gun was sent for, which shoots a cartridge about the size of one's little finger, loaded with mustard shot. This gun was placed in an ante room that it might be used as a last resort. The bird continued to squawk as the pastor endeavored to read the Scripture. It was then fully realized that the serviae must either be dismissed or the bird shot. The pastor then stated, if the bird continued to shriek, he would have to shoot him, though he hated to do so. This was before the sermon. The minister did not go to his home after the gun, but opened the door of the ante room, secured the gun, shot the bird, which was in the dome of the church. The bird was then removed by a deacon. There was no smoke from.the gun and very little noise, compared to a shotgun. The pastor afterward made his regular announcements, preached, and took a large collection for Mercer University. On the following Sunday, June 15, the church in conference, by a unanimous rising vote, signified that the action of the pastor in the entire I proceedings was correct and essential for the good of the cause. A. L. EVANS, Chairman Board Deacons. C. L. BREWER, Church Clerk. Sandersville, Ga. Fine. "Did yez give yer woife anything on her birthday, Pat?" "Oi did." "Phwat did it cost yez?" "Twenty shillings or sivin days!" ?Pearson's Weekly. ^ Itl ? Read The Herald, only $2.00 year. forked tongue of a serpent, the leg of a leopard, the clawed foot of a vulture, and the tail ending in a small curved sting. ords of his name. 'Him may Murduk the king of All behold with wrath and destroy his name and his seed in the land.' Nebuchadnezzar caused a legend to be inscribed on; every brick, glorifying his works. He j and his line were jealous of the record of their names." COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON Founded 1785. A college of highest standard open to men and women. An intentionally limited enrollment insures individ ual instruction. Four year courses lead to the ^Bachelor's degree. The Pre-Medical course a special feature. Address HARRISON RANDOLPH, President, Charleston, S. C. 7 -31 STATEMENT Of the condition of the Bank of Olar, located at Olar, S. C., at the close of business June 30, 1919. RESOURCES. Loans and discounts ....$316,533.51 Overdrafts 24,227.17 Bonds and stocks owned by the bank 12,846.00 Banking house 500.00 Due from banks and bankers 22,272.33 Currency 2,500.00 Silver and other minor coin 584.50 Checks and cash items .. 111.90 Total $379,575.41 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in ....$ 20,000.00 Surplus fund 57,000.00 Undivided profits, less current expenses and taxes paid 20,748.25 Individual deposits subject to ck $126,175.87 Time cer-, tificates of deposit .... 54,920.94 Cashier's cks 730.05 181,827.16 Bills payable, including certificates for money borrowed 100,000.00 Total $379,575.41 State of South Carolina?County of Bamberg. Before me came G. M. Neeley, cashier of the above named bank, who, being duly sworn, says that the above and foregoing statement is a true condition of said bank, as shown by the books of said bank. G. M. NEELEY, cashier. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 5th day of July, 1919. H. F. STARR, Notary Public for S. C.~ Correct?Attest: C. F. RIZER, Director. STATEMENT. Of the condition of the Peoples Bank, lbcated at Bamberg, S. C., at the close of business June 30, 1919. / RESOURCES. Loans and discounts $290,563.18 Overdrafts 1,786.31 Liberty bonds and stocks owned by the bank .... 130,000.00 Furniture and fixtures 2,509.61 Banking house .... 5,000.00 rino frnm hanks and bankers 36,797.92 Currency ' 4,016.00 Gold 5.00 Silver and other minor coin 2,750.72 Checks and cash items .. 7,786.42 War savings stamps .' 48.95 Total $481,264.11 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in ....$ 25,000.00 'Surplus fund 18,000.00 Undivided profits, 'less current expenses and taxes paid 7,306.43 Due to banks and bankers .1 201.19 Dividends unpaid 38.00 Individual deposits sub-ject to ck $183,700.19 Saving^ deposits .. .. 63,031.88 Time certificates of deposit .. .. 21,300.00 Cashier's cks 2,686.42 270,718.49 Bills payable, including certificates for money borrowed 60,000.00 Bills payable secured by liberty bonds '.. .. 100,000.00 ! Total $481,264.11 j State of South Carolina?County of Bamberg. Before me came C. W. Rentz, Jr., cashier of the above named bank, who, being duly sworn, says that the above and foregoing statement is a true condition of said bank, as shown hir tV.o hfinl-e nf cairi hank C. W. REXTZ, JR. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 9th dav of July, 1919. H. L. HINXANT, Notary Public for S. C. Correct?Attest: A. M. DENBOW, C. W. REXTZ, SR., DR GEO. F. HAIR, Directors. . \ THESE NATIONALLY FAVOI BLOUSES CAN BE LaVERNE STATEMENT. Of the condition of the Bamberg Banking Co., located at Bamberg, S. C., at the close of business June 30, 1919. RESOURCES. Loans and discounts ....$456,132,65 1 Overdrafts 2,451.45 Bonds and stocks owned by the bank 26,154.00 | Furniture and fixtures .. 2,807.59! ; Banking house 4,515.24 | Due from banks and bankers 153,519.51 Currency 3,417.00 j Gold 5.00 Silver and other minor | coin 3,244.19 J ! Checks and cash items .. 92.83 ; Total $652,339.46 LIABILITIES. : Capital stock paid in ....$ 55.000.00 I Surplus fund 45,000.00 Undivided profits, less current expenses and taxes paid 26,724.70 Individual de | posits subject to ck $288,537.32 ; Savings deposits .. .. 232,693.99 Time certificates of deposit .... 3,901.57 Certified cks 66.70 Cashier's cks 415.18 525,614.76 Total ' $652,339.46 State of South Carolina?County of Bamberg. Before me came H. H. Stokes, cashier of the above named bank, who, being duly sworn, says that the above and foregoing statement is a true condition of the said bank, as shown by the books of said bank. H. H. STOKES, Cashier. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 8th day of July, 1919. H. L. HINNANT, Notary Public. Correct?Attest: JNO. H. COPE, W. D. RHOAD, G. FRANK BAMBERG, Directors. Read the startling experiences of the ,hero and heroine in Perils of Thunder Mountain in The Herald. I g.T.T.T.T.TJ ' EEEECX3 a I There is no < I patriotic 3 I IT IS PL/ I Believing that ab I should be prospe I expanding, it is j Bank to encourag I gitimate business Whenever we can be of s ness men along th our patriotic p] I Capital and Surp A (Jf III 1 LliLi I BEE3BEB nrlo paid oh MHflBHHf1* saviw6s ACCOUNTS = I " *Wehuortfi i <J~ar ove l Iff The WELWORTH is made same co-operative plan that m Wirthmor Waists. They too, the price, and they bear a c often costing considerably mo very appealing, they'll surely i IED AND DESERVEDLY POPUEAR T SOLD IN JUST ONE GOOD STOR] THOMAS & ( BAMBERG, S. C. t \ . STATEMENT. Of the condition of the Ehrhardt Banking Co., located at Ehrhardt, S. I C., at the close of business June 30, ; 1919. RESOURCES. Loans and discounts $167,401.07 Overdrafts 997.49 Furniture and fixtures.. 1,757.37 Banking house 2,000.00 Due from banks and bankers 26,241.28 Currency, ap 6.590.00 Gold 70.00 Silver and other minor coin, ap 634.55 Checks and cash items .. 498.97 Liberty bonds owned by the bank 20,50C.00 Liberty bonds bought for customers 4,775.00 Total $231,375.73 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in ....$ 20,003.00 Surplus fund 13,503.00 Undivided profits, less current expenses and taxes paid 5,625.33 iiiuiviuuai ueposits subject to chk $58,389.45 Savings deposits .. .. 73,658.33 Time certificates of deposit .... 2,073.90 Cashier's cks 309.33 134,411.01 Bills payable, including certificates for money borrowed 52,001.00 Partial payments 5,83).39, Total $231,37$.73 State of South Carolina?Countj of Bamberg. Before me came J. B. Ehrhardt, cashier of the above named bank, who, being duly sworn, says that the above and foregoing statement is a true condition of said bank, as shawn by the books.of said bank. J. B. EHRHARDT. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 8th day of July, 1919. W. R. GOODSON, Notary Public, Ehrhardt, S. C. Correct?Attest: J. L. COPELAND, M. D., J. C. KINARD, J. I. COPELAND, Directors. ^ ft H I juiia H | I ! I | ^^8^. B M l^H V% 1 H 1 M I ^1 ! Exxma ;redit in being nowadays UN DUTY I essential business rous, booming and the policy of this e and help every leactivitv. *> \ service to farmers or busiese lines, it shall be / leasure to assist. ( ilas $100,000.00 Skin^CO^I MpgpiilMMaHBHHHl /5r17>?7T^v7V?7vf7y7f7*?999^^l ^^E^^s|cj^J|| ttmtm^mm^mmmmmmmm^Mmmmmtmmmmmmmmmammmmmmmrnmm > / . |i louses K the Jiuerage ^ - J ? immJ . - s by the same firm, under tne | akes possible the exceptional f always represent the best at lose resemblance to Blouses re. The new models are so neet with a ready sale. 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