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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-21
1T CREATES
A SENSATION
Editor Of Local German Newspaper
Issues Accusing Circular

Local German circles are. Il la re-
ported, considerably stirred up by
reason OF printed circular mailed
10 many subscribers OF the Wash.
lhgton ircsse hy Mr. hrnno Alrxhn.
der, until recently editor OF that
paper. The circular. which IL about
:, 600 words IN length. Is STYLED an adj
dress TO the readers OF the Wash
lnEton fressc, and Is headed "'rhe
Truth VIII Have Its Way
The article purporta 20 explain
Mr.. AleNandera cdltorship OF the
lressa and the reason for his rrsig-
nation thcrefrom. Referring. Il b.
said. % Rev. Emil G. Snappc. OF the
German Evangelical Lutheran Zion
church. on Terry avenue. IL reads Ia
part,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-21

The Germans of Seattle do not
want a prea cher ridden paper, USE
the word preacher here IN the worst
possible dlarespectfui way, because
the Germans OF this city are en-
titled To know 90 the duinEs OF a
knappe. who. though he would like
20 graft from them, does not show
hts fne hand. These Germans.
especially the lodges ia hls Pioneer.
he Is hegulling IN the most subtle
way Ia order to gain their support. ="
Il II understood 10 be Mr. Alex
ander's contention that Rev Mr.
knappc IL responsible for his being
oustet from the editorial chair on
the Prcsse. Owing to the hlgh stand
ing of both parties the publication
has caused sensation among those
who have thus FAR seen a.,
u IL believed that Mr.. Alexander
will take the matter OF his forced
retirement frgm the Presse into
court.
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-21

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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-21

Just received a large consignment
Vt California Wines for the Holidays.
We give you good value. and our
Goods give satisfaction.
Free delivery. Your trade solicited,
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-12-26
LONG WITH MAJORITY
Naval Secretary Acts Arbitrarily
Id Disposing Of Schley Case.
REQUESTS TO REOPEN REFUSED
Cewey's Report Is Entirely Ignored
And Only Majority Findings.
Are Considered by Navy
Department.

A Washington special says: Secre-
tary Long has disposed finally of the
! Schley case, so far as the navy de-
partment is concerned, by acting upon
the findings and conclusions of the
court of inquiry.
He approves the findings of fact and
the opinion of the full court; he ap-
proves the majority opinion where
there is a difference in the court; he
holds that the court could not have en-
tered into a consideration of the ques-
ton of command at the battle of San
tiago, and finally he accepts the recon-
mendation that no further proceedings
shall be had.
The secretary also has declined the
application Of Admiral Simpsons
counsel to enter upon an inquiry into
the question of command and has noti-
fed Admiral Schley's counsel of that
fact as g. reason for declining to hear
them On that point.
Secretary Longs approval Of the
majority report was as follows:
"The department has read the testi-
mony in this case, the arguments OF
counsel at trial; the courts findings
Of fact, opinion and recommendation;
the Individual memorandum Of the pre-
siding member; the statement OF ex-
ceptions to the said findings and opln-
ion by the applicant; the reply to said
statement by the judge advocate OF
the court and his assistant and the
brief this day submitted by counsel for
Rear Admiral Sampson traversing the
presiding members view as to who
was in command at the battle Of San
tiago.
And, after careful consideration, the
findings Of fact and the opinion Of the
full court are approved.
GAS to the points on which the pre-
siding member differs from the opin-
ion of the majority Of the court, the
opinion Of the majority is approved.
f1S W LuC 1ul luCl SSSAoI VI LAO
views by the same member with re-
gard to the questions Of command o..
the morning of July 8, 1898, and OF the
title to credit for the ensuing victory,
the conduct of the court in making no
finding and rendering no opinion on
those questions is approved-indeed
i. could with propriety take no other
course, evidenceon these questions,
during the inquiry, having been ex-
cluded by the court.
THE department approves the re-
commentator of the court that no fur
:her proceedings be had in the prem
ises.
"The department records it's appre.
Cation of the arduous labors Of the
whole court. JOHN D. LONG,
"Secretary of the Navy"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-12-26
MASO OUT OF RACE.
His Supporters Claim That a Fair
Election Is Impossible.

His Supporters Clam mat rair
Election Is Impossible.
A dispatch from Havana says: The
supporters of General Mason in his
candidacy for president of Cuba have
recided to take no part in the coming
election fixed for December 81 all the
candidates of the party having with
drawn and the Maso members of the
provincial boards have been requested
to resign. These steps were decided
upon after the receipt Of letter from
Governor General Wood refusing to
grant the party representation on the
board of scrutiny or an extension OF
time in which to modify the voting list.
At meeting Of the party leaders a
resolution was adopted, declaring that
''the central board is coalition of
partisans and that General Maso, after
exhausting every means to insure i'm
partiality, rectitude and justice at the
coming elections, has become convinc-
ed that neither in official circles in the
United States, nor in Cuba, does the
intention exist to see that the elections
are carried out with sufficient legality
to reflect the real wish Of the Cubans,
who are desirous ct independence and
anious to freely elect their first constl-
tutional government"
It was voted to inform Secretary
Root of the decision arrived at and
also to publish a manifesto to the
country.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-12-26
Order DissoIyinu Court.

Secretary Long Saturday afternoon
issued the formal order dissolving the
Schley court of inquiry. The order
was communicated at once to Admiral
Dewey, president of the court, who ac-
knowledged it's receipt and said that
in conformity with the order of the Sec
retary he had announced the dissolu'
ton of the court.
Following is the text Of the letter
sent BY Secretary Long to Admiral
Dewey:
"The court Of inquiry of which
you are the president convened
by departments order July 26,
1901. for the purpose Of inquir-
ing into the conduct OF Rear Ad-
miral (the COMMODORE W. S.
Schley, U. S. N, retired, during the
recent war with Spain, and the
events connected Herewith, is this
GAY dissolved. You will inform
the other members Of the court
and the judge advocate accord
ingly. Very respectfully,
JOHN D. LONG,
Secretary"
"To the Admiral Of the Navy"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-12-26
Marearer Seymour IA

Johns father, old Pemberton, near
ly went off his head with rage when
John informed him Of the engagement.
What" fumed the Colonel, my
only son wed the daughter Of that
wrong-headed lawyer! Let them be-
gin, in common honesty, by restoring
their unjust gain and III consent to
hear more Of them; but until this IS
done, never"
Unless she gives up those beads, II
you marry her I'll" The father left
the sentence unfinished, but John read
his meaning, from his hardening face.
Il shall marry her." John returned,
briefly and firmly.
VERY WELL" And the old warriors
face grew cold.
But though for love of her he had
defed his father and announced his
firm intention of cleaying to her, be
found that he had leaped over one OBJ
struction to their marriage only to hurl
himself against q greater. Damaris,
who had a fine spirit of her own,
would have none of him on such terms.
IF the Colonel comes to me himself
and begs me to honor him by accept
ing his sons hand perhaps I'll think
OF it. But not before" she said.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-12-26

on the spring the led flew back, and
with a loud exclamation the Colonel
leaned forward to stare at what wa
surely one Of the stran:ecc presents
ever made TO a grim and SCARED o!d
veteran of war-no less than string
OF gold beads.
The father, with the beads held IN
one limp hand. gaZed with down-huns
jaw at his son. who in turn gazeo
with like astonishment at hls rather.
Then there was silence. for what
time Johns heart gave some two hum
dred thumps against his ribs, and the
Colonel stared into the open ire, un-
consciously toying with the strand OF
gold that had caused so much trouDle.
The old warrior knew when he wss
conquered. He was not one given to
halfway measures. He looked up at
his son.
John" said he, twill you order the
carriage Out.'
John did, asking no questions.
A few minutes later, without an
other word being spoken, the two
were in the carriage whirlins through
the swiftly falling snow.
Damaris heard them coming, SO
within the house there were cardiac
beatings as excited as there were
without. She flushed to the soft color
of a sunset cloud when they appeared
before her, the father coming forward,
and John lowering about the door to
await developments. The Colonel
spoke before she had time to say
word. "My dear lady" he said, with
stately dignity, II have come to thank
,-o,, Gov ,,o,,,. oonoroIc oDd oracjo11S
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-12-26
Must PAY TO CONSOLIDATE.
Atlanta Street Railways and Commit
tee cf Council Reach Agreement
After Long Wrangle.

An Atlanta dispatch says: After
a wrangle lasting many days the con-
ference committee of council and H. NJ.
Atkinson have agreed upon terms for
consolidation of the properties Of the
Atlanta Railway and Power Company,
the Atlanta Rapid Transit Company
and the Georgia Electric Light Com
pany. This agreement will presented
to council for consideration.
The terms Of the agreement are as
follows:
In consideration Of this agreement
to consolidate the properties of the At
lanta Rapid Transit Company and the
Atlanta Railway and Power Company,
Mr.. Atkinson agrees to pay into the
city treasury $4,000 for the privilege
of making physical connections and
for the right to operate power COM
pany cars over the Whitehall street
viaduct.
Also that the following payments on
gross receipts of combined properties
shall be made:
One per cent of gross receipts for
the first three years.
Two per cent for next three years.
Three per cent the next two years.
Four per cent Tor the next two years.
Five per cent every year thereafter
until the expiration of the franchises.
It is expressly stipulated that in the
event the assessment of all the prop
erty consolidated exceeds s2,2Oo,0oO
during the first ten years of the agree
ment, the company is to receive re-
bate Of l IA per cent Of this increase
on the percentage Of the gross receipts
to be paid to the city. During the Sec
ond ten years this assessment Is re-
stricted to 100000, and during the
third ten years it is restricted to 3d.
100000.
The assessment Of the combined
property is now s2,200,OO0. The city
rate of taxation is IA per cent.
The lives of none of the franchises
of the street railway companies, elec-
trio light companies and steam heat
ing company are to be affected by this
agreement. The consolidation includes
the Atlanta Railway and Power Com-
pany, it's electric lighting plant and its
steam heating plant, and the Georgia
Electric Light Company.
The first payment of gross receipts
is to be made February 1, 1903, and
will cover the year 1902. The agree
ment provides that the city council
shall appoint a board OF examiners
to ascertain from the books Of the con-
solidated properties the correct
amounts Of the annual receipts prior
to the 1st Of February Of each year.
It is agreed that system OF inter
changeabls transfers shall be estab'
lished between the two street railway
companies.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-12-26
MACLAY GIVEN THE BOUNCE.
Alleged Historian and Prime Instigator
of Naval Scandal Gets 1t Square,
Iy "In the Neck"

The following order was made pub
lie at Washington Saturday afternoon
by Secretary of War Root:
Navy Department, Washing
ton, D. C. December 2O.-Rear
Admiral A. S. Barker Commandant
Navy Yard, New York-Sir: I am
directed by the president to ask
Edgar S. Maclay, special laborer,
general storekeeper's office, navy
yard, New York, to send in his res
ignation. Very respectfully,
JOHN D. LONG, Secretary"
The only fly in the ointment Of the
navy department cabal is the action OF
the president in summarily dismising
from the service Maclay, the alleged
historian, who held a laborer's place in
the Brooklyn navy yard. Maclay is a
hero in the eyes Of the people who
have tried to traduce Schley, and they
grieve greatly that he should have got
it in the neck.
One rather peculiar phase Of devel-
opments Is that the announcement OF
Maclay's dismissal did not come from
Secretary Long, as it should, since the
man was in his department, but was
given out by Secretary Root. This is
being construed as a rather gratuitous
slap at Long, and some see in it a
studied effort to make Long uncomfort-
able, sort of hint, now that the re-
signation fever has caught the cabinet,
that he might as we'll get out. The Sc
lection of Governor Crane, of Massa-
chusetts, as Secretary Cages successor
would seem to point in the same dilNc-
ton. There is already talk OF too much
Massachusetts in the cabinet and
about the white house. 1t is believed
that Longs resignation will come next
He and Senator Lodge have never been
very close friends, and Lodge is the
power with the administration.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-12-26
CASTRO Is DEFIANT.

His Official Organ Throws Dare Into
Kaiser Bills Face.
La Republica, the Venezuelan OIL
;al organ at Caracas, published an
Aitorial Wednesday in part as fol-
sws:
"If the German government is IN
armed that the presence Of few war
hips will suffice to effect an arrange
,ent Of her outstanding claims, 1t has
.sen deceived. Venezuela is conscious
that she is an independent nation, the
equal of the other powers, and she Is
determined to defend that independ-
ence and equality. She is Idesirous OF
peace; but if necessary she can cause
hurt to her enemies and exercise ter
rible reprisals.'' 4
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-12-26

Christmas gift, which, however, as Is
appropriate, hope that you will con-
tinue to wear
He held out to her the old case Of
carved ivory.
but they are yours" she said. con-
fusedly; and from beneath her lowered
eyeiashes a glance futtered toward
John.
'They are yours" the Colonel insist
ed; and she took them. "And also
beg that you will honor me by con-
senting to accept my only son, and
that you will come to my old house
as it's beloved mistress"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-12-26
COLD REACHES FLORIDA.

Northern Part Of State Has Lowest
Temperature In Twenty eYars.
According to Tallahassee dispatch,
throughout northern Florida Wednes-
day was the coldest December day IN
over twenty years.
The thermometer ranged from 20 to
25 degrees above zero through the
long 4OO-mile strip between Jackson
Vile and Pensacola. The state agricul-
tural department. is advised that no Sc
rious damage will result to orange ami
other fruit groves in the Florida PENN
sular, as the sap had been driven from
the trees by the continued cool wealth
er Of the past month.
Vegetables in north Florida are con-
siderably damaged, however.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-12-26
Try as he would John could not

Try as he would John could not
shake her from this position.
So that is how matters stood with
John Pemberton when Christmas-tim
the season Of peace and goodwill
came around. No wonder that he
was pale and haggard.
The Christmas dinner could hardly
be called a cheerful meal, nor did
things brighten later when the young
man stood gazing silently out Of the
window.
In the gathering dusk John thought
he saw a slender form run past the
easement window. Then just as he had
decided it was imagination there came
a tap at the front door-a sudden ris-
ing and falling of the old brass knock
er-so slight noise that it failed to
call the butler.
After waiting a moment John Penn
berton himself strolled down the hall
and opened the door. No one was
there, though the mark of small foot
was clearly visible in the snow on the
doorstep. AS he stopped to look at it
he saw beside it a little square pack
age, directed in fine printed letter ITO
Colonel Pemberton, with Merry
Christmas"
"Eh, what's that?' said the old man,
when John returned to the library.
Left on the doorstep? Perhaps it's
some sort of practical joke, though
who would think cf playing it I don't
know Open it, my boy, and let US
see what it is
John Pemberton cut the string and
removed the brown-paper wrapping;
inside was the daintiest Of parcels
lone up in pale green tissue paper and
Ted with ribbon. Wondering. he IN
relied the paper AID found an old case
Of carved ivory. AS he put his finger
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-12-26
BILL OF INDICTMENT
Presented Against M1jority Cpin=
ion Of Sehley inquiry Court.
RAMSAY AND BENHAM ROASTED
Verdict Is Denounced BY SchIey's At
torneys as an Outrage on JUS
tice-secretary Long is
Served With the Paper.

Admiral Schley, through his counsel,
Wednesday filed with the secretary OF
the navy the bill of exceptions to the
majority findings of the court OF in
Quiry and also letter asking to be al
lowed to be heard in connection with
the objections to be filed by attorneys
for Admiral Sampson to the individual
opinion of Admiral Dewey. This action
was taken after Mr.. Raynor, Mr..
league and Captain Parker, Of coun-
sci, had held a consultation through
out the day with their client Secre-
tary Long, almost Immediately after
the receipt Of the communications,
called Judge Advocate Lemly and the
solicitor for the department, Mr.. Han
ma, into conference. At its conclusion
the secretary said that he had no state
ment to make regarding any action
that he might take in the premises.
He, however, indicated to Mr.. league,
through the judge advocate, that he
would not hear an oral argument by
Raynor regarding Admiral Simpsons
protest, but that would he would re-
ceive a written statement.
1t was expected that counsel for Ad-
miral Sampson would file their objec-
tions to the findings Of Admiral Dew
ey in the case, but they failed to do so.
Contrary to Evidence.
The bill of exceptions "objects to the
approval of the findings Of the court
upon the ground that the opinion rem
dered and the report of facts made by
he majority of the court. are in con-
iict with the overwhelming weight OF
evidence and that the majority of the
SQUIRT in their said opinion have ig-
aored the testimony of the applicant
and Of the whole of the applicants
witnesses, and all that portion OF the
evidence given by witnesses for the
government which was favorable to
the applicant, and have thus deprived
him of rights guaranteed him by the
laws of the land and the constitution
Of the United States"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-12-26
OPTIMISTIC is TAFT.

Governor Of Philippines Makes Fare
we'll Speech on Leaving Manila.
A Manila special says: Over 1000
members of the federal party called on
Governor Taft Friday to bid him fare
well and to wish him safe return.
The governor, reclining on lounge,
addressed $50 Of the most prominent
of his visitors, saying that he was
touched and honored by their presence
The organization, he added, had done
much toward bringing about peace and
it argued more for the success Of Amer.
lean labors than anything else during
the recent critical times.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-12-26
PRESIDENT FAVORS PROJECT.

Sends Letter to Congress Regarding
: "AppaIachian Reserve"
President Roosevelt Thursday sent
to congress a letter strongly commend.
ing the plan for a national forest re.
serve in the south Appalachian region.
The letter accompanied the report OF
the secretary of agriculture on this
subject. The president states that the
facts ascertained set forth an econom
ic need of prime Importance to the
south, and hence to the nation as q
whole.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-12-26
RAYNOR HIGHLY INDIGNANT.

Characterizes Ruling cf Secretary
Long as "Arbitrary and Tyrannical.'
A Baltimore dispatch says: lsidor
Raynor, attorney general Of Maryland,
and counsel for Admiral Schley, when
shown the decision of Secretary Long
Saturday. declared that the whole
proceeding IS arbitrary and tyranni
cal' and manifested great surprise and
INDIGNATION.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-12-26
FAME BRYANT PARDONED.

Two FealtuiTraeedies In Birmingham,
Alabama, Are Recalled.
On recommendation of the pardoning
board the governor u Alabama has
pardoned Fannie Bryant, the mulatto
woman serving a life sentence as the
accomplice of Dick Hawes. the engi'
neer who was hung at Birmingham in
1859 for the murder of his wife and
two little daughters.
In resisting the mob which under.
took to storm the jail and lynch Hawes
nine men were killed by the sheriff
and his deputies.
Fannie Bryant was washer woman to
the Halves family.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-12-26

went; and, in short. if her ancestress
had been like her it is no wonder that
a man threw up lands and money for
her sake-at least so the living John
thought. and so before long he tod
ner, and they agreed thai the feud
was nonsense. ana -ecame engaged.
her brother cOnSentin%.
And then came the usiUge.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-12-26
FEAR TROUBLE IN MANILA.

Authorities Are Placing Artillery In
Unprotected Sections Of the City.
The steamer Keosa Maru, which ar
rived at Victoria, B. c., Wednesday,
from the Orient, brings these advices:
The authorities in Manila evidently
fear a rising, for Manila papers report
that artillery is being placed in places
about the city heretofore practically
unprotected
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-12-26
FATAL FAMILY FEUD.

Near Sanderson, Florida, Hogans and
Dormans Use Their Guns.
A terrific battle occurred Saturday
night at Lees tie camp, five miles
from Sanderson, Fla, between the E1o-
gan and Dorman families.
A feud has existed between the two
families for long time. The dead are
Joshua Hogan and Willie Dorman.
The wounded are Andrew Main and
Thad norman who is said to be fatal
ly wounded. Lewis Hogan Is myste-
riously missing.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-12-26
A POST ldOkTEM PROMOTION.

Though Dead, Ii Hung Chang Is Given
New Title.
An imperial edict has arrived in Pc
kin appointing Yuan Shi Kai, COVER
nor Of the province Of Chi Ii, and ap-
pointing Wang Wen shao, who is vice
president of the foreign Office and a
member of the cabinet, to succeed l.!
Hung Chang as plenitopentiary. An
other edict creates Ii Hung Chang
marquis and bestows on him the new
name of Ii Wen Chung, by which he
will be known in history.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-12-26

John moved up to her and possessed
himself Of her hands. Father gave
you the beads, and you took them,"
he said, softly. And he also gave you
me. Am I taken, too, dear:"
Damaris raised her eyes, and crept
closer; and John drew her into h!s
arms.
And Sc the old Pemberton feud came
to an end on Christmas night.-Wom-
ans Home Companion.