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Slip lambroj feralb $2.00 Per Year in Advance BAMBERG, S. C., THURSDAY, JUNE 9,1921. Established'^ 1891 Greater Carl to be Inaugi ! To the People of Bamberg and Com-! munity: Realizing that Carlisle school is! Bamberg's1 one best asset, a called meeting of the city council of Bamberg was held this day, June 6, 1921,; for the purpose of discussing and de-! vising ways and means of bringing the school up to a standard which its j friends feel this to be the opportune -* *? - ? - - -t A _ ? a j ^ ^ I time to attain. Alter a iun auu n-ee consideration of the needs of the school, the council decided by a unanimous vote to inaugurate in behalf of the school a community-wide campaign to raise the sum of fortyfive thousand ($45,000) dollars to supplement the fund the school is to receive from the Christian Education fund now being raised by the Southern Mehodists. * Believing as we do that Bamberg is the ideal location for a junior col- j lege at the present time; with the idea of converting the school at an early date into a junior college, and ultimately into a full fledged college of standard grade, we feel that the present moment offers to the city of Bamberg and unparalleled opportunity to show its appreciation of the presenec of the school here in a substantial manner, and at the same time to place on the campus of Carlisle such a nucleus that a college of junior standard may be established at once. ??? -?- ?' ??i-? a ? ttij,. uanisie win receive num cue muucational Fund the sum of $105,000, seven times more than the Bamberg Methodist church was asked to contribute, and nearly twice, the sum of the Educational Campaign and the greater Carlisle drive combined. In other words, if we succeed in raising $45,000 for Greater Carlisle, the city of Bamberg will receive almost two dollars for every one we put up. We will thereby show our faith in Bamberg, and prove to the world that our kind feeling and interest in Car-' lisle is backed by our money. This will put us most decidedly in position to ask for further consideration for Carlisle with more than a mere hope that our request will be Teceived by the authorities in a favorable manner. The immediate need of Carlisle is $150,000. With this sum Ci^lisle can build and equip a new administration building containing an auditorium that will meet the demands of Bamberg; erect another modern -a :i -* ~ 1 uoriuiiur^; lusiau a. tcuuai ucauus plant, a need that is imperative to the further growth of the school; erect and equip a modern infirmary; remodel the ^present main building into modern class rooms, and make other and necessary additions and changes to bring the school equipment to such a standard that we may offer the property for a junior college. This is not a big undertaking for Bamberg; it is dot an impossible task. Bamberg boasts of its prosperity, and rightfully so. The community has unlimited resources. This is a community enterprise; every dollar added to Carlisle school brings greater prosperity to Bamberg, places within, the immediate reach of . our people greater educational facilities, gives this section an enterprise in which we may feel' a greater pride, and places us in a position to ask for big things because we are willing to do big things. Think what it will mean to Bamberg to be the home of a leading standard college; thing of the immediate benefits our people will receive in the way of educational advantages for the young men of the community. People, this is an opportunity that we feel Bamberg cannot allow to pass. Remember, please, there is no " "" 5 i-' 1 ~ ? nnniilrin conege, aenominaiiuiitti ui scwmai, in the southern portion of South Carolina, aside from Charleston. It requires no stretch of imagination to foresee that very few years will pass before a college will be established in this section of the state. With Carlisle equipped, as planned .in this Greater Carlisle campaign, we will by far have the most attractive proposition to offer for its location ! in this city. Th*e city council inaugurates thia! campaign as a community enterprise, i every citizen of Bamberg is asked to support the movement with their money and with all the influence they have. The Educational Fund has been raised in Bamberg, now for the Greater Carlisle Fund! There are many cities in South Carolina that would be glad of the opportunity isle Drive f01 'irated Thurs FIND OFFICER S BODY IX RIVER. Was Last Seen Accompanying' Crew to Ship in Porr. Charleston, June 3.?The body of Policeman F. J. Furie, of the city force, who had been missing since Tuesday nignt, was rouna tms morning floating in the Cooper river, near the Seaboard wharf, where he was last seen, when he went aboard the S. S. Helikon, a Norwegian vessel, and seven members of the crew of this ship are held at headquarters, undergoing an examination, in an effort to secure all information possible about the fate of the patrolman. Coroner Mansfield after viewing the body, gave it as his opinion that the right jaw was broken. There were bruises on the left side of the head. However, no allegations of foul play have been made yet. The taking of the seamen into custody was for the purpose primarily of getting light on the death of the officer, if possible. The body "was in full uniform, pistol and club being in place. The cap was missing and 'the offi/cer'is badge. Officer Furie is said to have escorted four seamen aboard the Helikon, to turn them over to the captain, at about 8:30 o'clock Tuesday night. Two other patrolmen soon after, as he did not return, boarded the ship, but could not find him, and he was not seen until the nnrnco woo rUcPHVPrpri this mOmi'Tlff. VUI *3V IT U o UiWvv ? w *. vvfc ^ - w. Officer Furie was 35 year's or age, and had been on the forcfe five months. He was formerly an artilleryman at Ft. Moultrie, and came from Boston, where his relatives live. The Helikon arrived here some days ago, with nitrate from Soutn America. Her crew were not involved in the strike situation, so far as could be learned. It is said that Wednesday, a number of them left for New York. This report has not been confirmed. The remaining seamen aboard were ordered into custody after the finding of the body and turned over to the police by Coroner Mansfield, for the examination. OLAR SCHOOL CLOSES. Exercises Held Last Week?Address By Dr. Reed SmiTh. Olar, June 1.?The Olar centralized high school closed one of the most successful years in its history with the annual graduating exercises held in the school auditorium Monday evening. The class exercises were followed by an eloquent and instructive address by Dr. Reed Smith, of the University of South Carolina. The following were awarded diplomas: Willie Drawdy, class president; Merrel Johns, Russel Gray, Benjamin Cave, Robert Creech, Maude Mor ris, Vera Lynes, Gladys Brabham, Marguerite Cook, Vera Morris and Juanita Neely. The commencement sermon was preached Sunday by the Rev. Dr. Poole, of Furman university. During the past year this school has had an able faculty. It was composed of Supt. Joseph W. Chitty, Misses Sara Neely, Alma Googe, Amabel Neely, Maggie Milhous, Mrs. M. E. Rizer and Miss Sadie Harter. The school was fortunate in having a very strong lecture course during the year, one of the principal speakers being William Jennings Bryan. Bamberg has. The city of Chester quickly offered the Baptist State convention $200,000 for the location of a preparatory school in Chester. Bamberg people are not asked for anything like $200,000, but the city council does respectfully urge that a minimum fund of $45,000 be placed at the disposition of Carlisle school in this drive. We have named Thursday, June 16th, as the date on which the campaign is to be conducted. Think the matter over thoroughly and be prepared to respond promptly and generously when the committees call on you on this date. Th? payments will be arranged to cover five years, in order that there will be no immediate burden on any one. You will not be called upon for the first payment before fall, unless you desire to make it before that date. Friends, opportunity knocks at our door. CITY COUNCIL OF BAMBERG, By La Verne Thomas, Mayor. Attest: B. F. Folk, Jr., Clerk. $45,000 day, June 16 19 SENATORS TO AID FARMER. j Agricultural Block Interested in Legislation. Washington, June 4.?Reduction 1 of federal reserve rediscount rates | and time extension of loans on agrij cultural paper were favored at a ' meeting today of 19 senators of the *' 1 i - H k t-'11 V ? : new agricultural dioc. a 0111 uy Senator Capper, Republican, Kansas, I to add the secrataries of agricu.rure | and commerce to the federal reserve | board, was also indorsed. Senator Smith, Democrat, South Carolina, was delegated by the bloc to discuss such legislation with Seerei tarv Mellon and other government i officials. The senator has drafted a ] tentative bill amending the federal ! reserveyact to make the time limit on agricultural loans one year, in lieu of the present six-months' limit, when secured by warehouse receipts. Senator Smith has discussed with President Harding the question of reducing the rediscount rate on agriI cultural interests. He received a j letter today from the president in reply to resoluions adoped by the cotton consultation conference in New York last month. The conference recommended reduction of the rediscount rate of 5 per cent, and also increased credits through the federal reserve system. President Harding, in response to the resolutions, wrote Senator Smith an expression of "appreciation of the expression made by the conference." The president added that "many of the suggestions are receiving the attention of the administration in the most effective way possible." Senator Smith gave o\\t a statement declaring hat he had found he president "enthusiastic in his desire to relieve as far as possible the present unfortunate and disastrous condition in which the agricultural interests of the country are." "The administration seems desirous," says Senator Smith, "to extend credit to the cotton producers and to open up the farm markets as rapidly and as extensively as possible." Every department of the government having to do with finance and commerce that he has visited, he added-, are earnestly at work to meet this desperate situation and to relieve it. Govan News. Govan, June 6.?The folks in town are having, a fine time going to th country to fish and to pick berries. Mrs. S. P. Hutto has returned home after a visit to her sons at Perry, S p I Mission Study. v? Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Nimmons and son, McTeer, have returned to theii home in Petersburg after an extended visit to several points of interest ir Florida. They visited relatives at Govan and expect to visit some northern cities soon. DR. THOMAS C. DOYLE DEAD. Prominent Practicing Physician* oi Orangeburg. Orangeburg, June 3.?Dr. Thomas C. Doyle, age 55, a prominent physician of this city, died tonight at 1C o'clock. Dr. Doyle suffered a stroke of appoplexy about 7 o'clock tonighl and died about three hours later. He was a prominent practicing physician having practiced here about thirty years. He was mayor of the city foi three or four successive terms and was proprietor of Doyle's Drug store, Or "nrwi/* id survived hv a widow and three children. He-leaves a number of relatives in Charleston and in other parts of the state. Orangeburg District W. M. S. The Orangeburg district meeting of the Woman's Missionary society will be held in Barnwell on Friday, June 17th. The names of delegates should be sent to Mrs. W. J. Lemon, Barnwell. We are hoping to have J with us Miss Lula Epps, missionary to Brazil, and several of the conference officers. Every auxiliary in the district, adult, young people and junior, is urg| ed to send a delegate. We are lookI ing forward with pleasure to our meeting together, expecting to gain information and inspiration. Come and be with us. Yours in the work, MRS. W. L. GLAZE, Superintendent of Publicity and IMAY ESCAPE THE WEEVIL MENACE CROP WILL BE PRODUCED IF WEATHER IS WARM. Conradi Discusses. Hot Days in June and July Will Enable Farmers to Grow Staple. Clemson College, June 2.?"Boll weevils are in my cotton in great numbers. Would you advise me to plow up the cdtton and plant some other crop?" This is a question being asked by ^hundreds of South Carolina farmers in the infested counties of the state, says Prof. A. F. Conradi, chief of the entomology division, who says that advice from any source concerning this matter is not dependable, for there is no man who can tell in advance whether or not it would be wise to plow up cotton and plant other crops on account of boll weevil infestation. The cotton boll weevil is an insect whose activities depend on weather conditions. If the weather in June and July is comparatively warm and dry, we may expect to make a cotton crop so far as the weevil is concerned. In other words, abundance of weevils at this season of the year is no indication of the loss that may be expected, for the reason that so far the weevil has had every advantage and the cotton every disadvantage. On the other hand, if June and July are comparatively wet, one may expect severe loss from the boll , weevil. It must be remembered that the average South Carolina weather conditions, especially in the southern half of the state, are very favorable tn weevil develoDment. During 1920 experiments in poisoning the boll weevil in Georgia, Alabama and Louisiana snowed gain, notwithstanding the adverse weather conditions. Experimental work in South Carolina showed no gain, but it must be remembered trat the weather conditions were decidedly advene to poisoning. Until poisoning has reached a more certain and "foolproof" stage, cotton growing under boll weevil conditions will continue to be a gamble. A sound policy, therefore, demands that every farmer grow his food and feed and raise cotton only as a surplus cash crop. Every cotton farmer in the infested territory should read most carefully circular 162 of the United States de1 partment of agriculture, which is a ' very brief and definite discussion of the subject of posoning the weevil. EHRHARDT HIGH SCHOOL. ^ Prof. Chas. Mercer Delivers Address to Graduates. / Ehrhardt, June 4.?The Ehrhardt high school closed a successful year of 1 work with exercises which ended Wednesday evening in the auditorium of the school building. The commencement address was delivered by Prof. Charles F. Mercer, of the Unif versity of South Carolina. Members of the graduating class and of the tenth grade delivered ora> tinns on educational, political and other topics of general interest. Girls > from the tenth grade provided instru. ^ mental music for the occasion. - Certificates of promotion to the 5 high school were given to the Misses > Vangie Beard, Lurline Folk, Sadie r Krawchek, Josephine Roberts, Nema. ' leese Priester and Belvin Dannelly, I Marshall Copeland, Cecil Kinard and J. C. Smith by Supt. L. E. Kirby. W. I F. Hiers, of the board of trustees, ' presented diplomas to the members L of the graduating class as follows: Miss Zeita Planer, Miss Flossie Fender, Miss Marguerite Stanley and Miss Louise Freeman. Prof. Mercer presented certificates to the tenth grade. One of the special features of the programme was the reading of the ? attendance honor roll by Supt. Kirby. ! This year the eleventh grade was > added, making the .school a high ! school. The course of study is being widened by adding new courses. New equipment is being bought from time io lime. During the past year the school's faculty was composed of Supt. L. E. ' Kirby, Prof. Clyde Herndon, the Misses Clemie Harvey, Nettie and Annie Godbold, Mrs. C. S. Henerey and Mrs. J. R. Peters. The superintendent and most of the teachers are expected to return. Pull for Greater Carlisle. PROPERTY DAMAGE ' RUNS INTO MILLIONS WATERS OF ARKANSAS RIVER i SWEEP THROUGH PUEBLO. 500 May Have Lost Lives. Eastern and Southern Sections Cut Off from Business District?Efforts Being Made to Rescue Many. Pueblo, 'June 4.?Flood waters of the Arkansas river swept through ! Pueblo last night and today and caused deaths that may total 500, and ' property damage in excess of $10,- < 000,000, according to the fragmentary reports that can be gathered as the i flood recedes. Morgues were opened in different parts of the city and by mid-afternoon 132 bodies had been recovered. The entire eastern and southern sections were cut off from the business section. 2 The Red Cross organized to aid 1 sufferers and C. W. Lee was named ! official food administrator to have charge of rationing. To add to the horror of last night, lightning set fire to half a dozen 1 buildings in the center of the city. Firemen could not reach the scene, and they would have been helpless ] if they could, for the flood had al- i ready cut off water service as well : as the electric lights. At the same time the rising flood overturned two trains filled with 1 passengers. Scene of Destruction. - The whole business portion of Pueblo, was under six to eight fee"t of water this morning but by afternoon the flood had begun to recede, di&closing a scene of devastation. The railroad yards were left filled with mud covered debris arid broken and overturned equipment, carrying the damage to more than a million dollars. Business houses inside and out were covered with the same slimy mud, and in many cases even ' brick buildings were undermined and wrecked. Frame buildings in the path of the blood were swept away, in many cases carrying their inhabitants with them. While flood warnings had been given before dark last night, many persons did not heed them, and to this is ascribed a goodly part of the death loss. Thousands of Mexicans with pos sessions on their backs, were wandering through the City this afternoon with nothing to eat and no place to sleep. No gas nor drinking water were available; Frank Pryor, of a local furniture company, spent last night on one standing wall of his four-story building which collapsed. Rescuers were endeavoring to reach him this after noon. A TOAST WITH A PUNCH. Benjamin Franklin's Famous Retort Recalled. Now that we are beginning to learn things about Benjamin Franklin, every day brings something new to our attention. The latest The Contributor has happened upon is a toast h? once gave, the story being first , published1 as follows in 1797: > "At the conclusion of the war, Dr. Franklin, the English ambassador, and the French minister, Vergennes, dining together at Versailles, a toast from each was called for, and agreed to. The British minister began with: 'George the Third, who, like the sun in its meridian, spreads a luster throughout, and enlightens the world.' The French minister followed with: 'The illustrious Louis XVI, who, like the moon, sheds his mild and benignant rays on and influences the globe.' Our American Franklin then gave: 'George Washington, commander of the American armies, who, " " T - 1 ? & J fVlO llK? JOSnU.il Ul Uiu V. w UIU1?. u. va ^ ^ sun and the moon to stand still, and they obeyed him.' " The Contributor has turned the pages in the book in which he came across that hundreds of times, but never before did he happen to notice Benjamin Franklin's toast. He is more anxious now than ever to see the little man over in Library Park and can hardly wait until next Saturday.?Waterbury American. ?Dr. J. B. Black attended the commencement exercises last week of the South Carolina Medical academy in Charleston, and also attended a meeting of the board of trustees, of i which he is a member. W. JESSE THOMAS HAMPTON AUDITOR 9 SUPREME COURT ORDERS T. HAGOOD GOODIXG *TO VACATE. V Order Mailed by Clerk. Ippointment of hooding Protested By Senator Lightsey in Senate. Columbia, June 1.?In an opinion banded down this afternoon the state supreme court declared W. Jesse Thomas, auditor of Hampton county, , and directed T. Hagood Gooding to vacate the office and turn over its records to Mr. Thomas within twentyfour hours after the order of the tribunal was served on him by the sheriff of Hampton county. The order was mailed this afternoon by Harry L. McGraw, clerk of the court. T. Hagood Gooding was nominated md appointed auditor in 1917 and his fcerm of office expired March 29, 1921. H? was renominated in the Democratis primary election last summer and his name appeared on the tickets in the general election for county officers although the position of auditor is appointive and the court so held. Alleged improper methods of keeping his books resulted in Senior W. Fred Lightsey, of Hampton, contesting his reappointment and after several hearings, Mr. Thomas was appointed by Governor Cooper and was confirmed )y the senate. When Mr. Thomas went to assume his. new duties on March 30, 1921, Mr. Gooding refused ^relinquish the office and the former then took the matter to the supreme court where a hearing was held May 25 th. BOYS PROVOKE DENTIST. By Calling Him "ButJermilk"?Uses Profane Language. ' :;;fSl York, June 4.?Rather than pay a fine of $20 imposed following his conviction in mayor's court here of using profane language on the streets, Dr. Matthew W. White, wealthy dentist, was committed to jail today. He was sentenced by Mayor E. A. Hall to serve ten days in jail in lieu of ta fine. ' White's defense in mayor's court was that he had heen annoyed beyond endurance by James McDowell, son of Dr. James D. McDowell; George Ferguson, son of Lewis Ferguson, a butcher, and others, who constantly called him 4 But* termilk." Young McDowell was fined $1 in mayor's court this morning for annoying the dentist while young Ferguson was discharged. Dr. White has been accustomed for years to selling citizens buttermilk as a sideline, hence the appelation by the boys. Dr. White declared at the county jail this afternoon that /"Jesus Christ was crucified for principle" and he "was also willing to suffer imprisonment for princfple." He declared that Mayor Hall had not given him the relief from his tormentors to which he was entitled as a citizen. '' iM REFUSES TO LEAVE JAIL. Sheriff Forces York Dentist Out When Fine is Paid. York, June 5.?Dr. Matthew W. White, dentist, said to be worth $100,000, who was committed to jail TTflctor/lov tt'hpn "hp refused to Day a J KLL4.J IIUVM - ? ^ _ fine of $10 following his conviction of using, profane language on the streets, has been released from custody, his fine having been paid by a friend. When informed that the fine had been paid, Dr. White refused to leave the jail, saying he was there for principles, but when Sheriff Quinn informed him that he would have to leave since he had no further legal right to hold him he departed. J. E. JONES ENDS LIFE. Abbeville County Treasurer Shoots Himself. Abbeville, June 1.?J. E. Jones, treasurer of Abbeville county, killed himself at his home today about 1 - -i ?1_ ?. +,-v tatft hi? O C1UUK, UBXIlg <X pisiui iw >.v>?v ? life. Ill health is assigned as the cause of the act. Mr. Jones was appointed treasurer of Abbeville county to fill cut the unexpired term of Mr. Chalmers, who in turn was appointed to fill out the unexpired term of J. E. Bradley. Mr. Jones leaves a wife and six children. . . ^?? i ,4 Pull for Greater Carlisle.