The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-01-24
Jefferson Davis Arrested in Atlanta.

Did you know that Jefferson Davis
was once under arrest in Atlanta on 4
charge of robbery" said Governor Cand-
ler, while in Il reminiscent mood the
other afternoon.
There are probably less than Il dozen
living persons to-day who know of the
fact" he continued.
Il believe it was in the year 1859, when
Mr.. Davis was member of the United
States senate, that he passed through
Atlanta en route to his home in Mis-
sissippi from Washington.
He came in over the Georgia railroad
from Augusta. As he stepped from his
train in front of Atlanta'S first depot. he
was seized by two burly policemen. who
informed him that he was under arrest.
The officers exchanged smiles of salts
faction over the easy capture of their
game, as they pulled the prisoner to one
side and fastened handouts upon him.
"'My friends said Mr. Davis, you
must have made mistake, what charge
have you against me-
"'The charge is all right, Missed the
proud officers of Atlanta's police depart
ment. You are the man we want, and
not half SO slick as you think you are
II am sure there is a mistake some
where" continued Mr.. Davis, not trying
to reveal his identity to them.
"W ould you mind carrying me before
DR.. Calhoun for identification, or some
other of your prominent citizens that |
may name:
"One of the officers was in favor of
giving their prisoner the privilege of
identifying himself before DR.. Calhoun,
who was the father of Atlanta's present
esteemed citizen, Judge LowndeS Cal
houn. The other officer persisted in
locking him up at once, believing that he
only wanted an opportunity to escape.
1T was finally agreed to, and securing
a good hold to each arm of their prisoner,
they started for the home of DR.. Cal
houn.
"Why, howdy do, Senator Davis" !"
cried out DR.. Calhoun, as he opened his
door. Il am so glad to see you. When
did you leave Washington, and how
have you been getting along:'
well, said Mr.. Davis, L thought I
was doing very we'll until landed in
Atlanta few moments ago, and was
arrested for robber. l brought these
officers around here to you that the mat
ter might be Strengthened out
My kingdom, men" cried out DR..
Calhoun. Did you not know that you
had arrested Senator Jefferson Davis?
l am ashamed of you both. Release this
man and leave here and be more particu-
lar in the future
II think at the time Dr. Calhoun was
mayor of Atlonta," said Governor Cand
Ter. The arrest of Senator Davis hap
pened in this way" continued the COVER
nor. THE police in Atlanta had been
notified by the police Of Augusta to look
out for man, givinga description that
corresponded somewhat to the appear
ance of Mr.. Davis, who wore glass eye
Just as the description outlined.
"The man was wanted on a charge of
robbing a passenger on the train between
Columbia, S. c., and Augusta, and was
believed to have boarded the train III
Augusta for Atlanta.
$50 Senator Davis was unfortunately
as the officers claimed-an exact proto-
type of the outlaw they were after.
"The policemen were greatly mortified
over their mistake and especially the
manner in which they handled their
prisoner.
"This act was probably the greatest
humiliation that ever befell a member of
Atlanta's police department. Eugene
u-l:.obo,l :, Atlanta Na1x-c