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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-07-03
ABSORPTION IS NOW EFFECTIVE
Atlantic Coast Line Takes CHARGE Of
Plant System Roads-Tem.
perary Organization.

The absorption Of the Plant system
by the Atlantic Coast Line railroad;
which was announced some months
ago and which since that time has
been quite a live topic in railroad cir
cles, became effective Tuesday, July
1st.
Circulars issued by the Coast Line
have provided temporary organiza-
ton which it is believed will largely
remain as the permanent organization
Of the road. For the present the sys-
tenn will be operated from Whining
ton, but in two divisions. The pas
senger department. will have headquar-
ters at Wilmington, while the freight
department will have headquarters
both in Wilmington and Savannah.
The Southern has begun the use of
the trackage rights Of the Plant sys-
tenn between Savannah and Jackson
vile, which it acquired at the time OF
the arrangement for the consolidation.
For the present it is understood that
the Southern will continue its train
service on these lines as it is run at
present. The only difference will be
that the trains will be pulled by
Southern locomotives and manned by
Southern crews.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-07-03
Peculiar Case This.

The most important case before the
court of sessions at Spartanburg was
that of DR.. S. S. Daniel, a prominent
dentist of that place, charged with
false pretense. Daniel was convicted
and recommended to the mercy Of the
court. Judge Watts denied a motion
for a new trial and sentenced Daniel
to pay a fine of $3.50 and serve fifteen
months in the penitentiary or on the
changing. After sentence was passed
Daniel Immediately gave bond pending
an appeal to the. state supreme court.
Some months ago Morgan Reeves,
white, was arrested on a magistrates
warrant. and to avoid going to jail,
Reeves arranged with Daniel to go on
his bond. To indemnify himself
against loss, Daniel required Reeves
to give him a mortgage for S21O on
tract of land owned by Reeves. The
case against Reeves was dismissed,
but the mortgage still remained in DR..
Daniels possession. Some time after
wards DR.. Daniel assigned this mort
gage to a certain music and furni-
ture company, of Charlotte, N. c., for
piano said to be valued at $3.50. Reeves
prosecuted Daniel for obtaining goods
under false pretenses, charging thai
the mortgage represented in the trans
action was worthless.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-07-03
PROCLAIM AMNESTY
Cabinet Decides on Leniency For
Prisoners in Philippines.
WILL BE ISSUED ON FOURTH
Document VIII Declare that Peace Ex.
lists in Archipelago, With Unin-
portant Exeeption-Depends
on Congre ssionaI Action.

A Washington special says: At a
meeting OF the cabinet Friday the
terms of an amnesty proclamation to
the Filipino, which, it is contem-
plated to issue OH the 4th Of July, were
agreed upon. The war department for
some time past las had under consid-
Grafton the DRAFT of proclamation
and has found it necessary to make a
number Of changes in it's text. In it's
modified state it was agreed to by the
cabinet, and Secretary Root will cable
it to Acting Governor Wright for his
inspection. If it meets the latter's ap.
proval nothing will remain but for the
president Qf the Philippine civil gov
ernment bill is q law on that day, as
is now expected it will be) to issue on
independence day a formal proclama-
ton setting forth terms of amnesty for
all political offenders in the islands.
including Aguina:do and those held at
Guam.
The proclamation is based on the
general objects Of the Philippine gov
ernment bill, namely, to restore. peace
in the archipelago and substitute a
civil for a military administration,
That bill is now in conference. and the
proclamation will not be issued until
the Philippine government measure
has been agreed upon by both houses,
and the president has affixed his sigma
ture to it.
The proclamation will declare that
a state of peace now exists in the
Philippine islands, save in the parts
Of tho archipelago where the Minda-
mao or Pagan tribes are giving the
United States a great amount of trou-
BILE, and will declare in effect that
with the transfer Of the government
Of the archipelago from military to a
civil status all those arrested and he'd
for political offenses shall be restored
to liberty granted full amnesty and al
lowed to participate in the civil gov
ernment that is to be inaugurated on
the islands.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-07-03
JURY AcoUlTs MRS. DUNCAN.
Woman Who Slew Husband at Atlanta
Declared Not Guilty.

Declared Not Guilty.
In the criminal branch Of the supe-
rior court at Atlanta, Ca, Friday, Mrs.
Mollie Eady Duncan was acquitted OF
the charge of numbering her husband,
Policeman James M. Duncan, and
walked from the court house free.
The verdict seemed to meet with
popular approval and Mrs. Duncan was
warmly congratulated by large num-
Der of the spectators who had waited
in the court room during the day anx-
ious to witness the result of this re-
remarkable case.
A similar scene to the one presented
after the rendering Of the verdict was
probably never before witnessed in the
Fulton county court house. For more
than half an hour Mrs. Duncan held
a reception in Judge Gamblers office
and was kept busy shaking hands and
talking to those who crowded about
her. She appeared supremely happy
and accompanied each handshake and
salutatlon with a pleasant smile.
After leaving the court house, Mrs.
Duncan returned directly to the Tow
er. where she received the eongratula-
tions Of the officials and prisoners.
81 must 90 back home-that is. l
mean to the Tower, and tell my friends
there goodby," she remarked. "fou
know the Tower has been my home
lately" she added with smile
During the informal reception, the
members of the jury filed into the
room and each one shook hands with
Mrs. Duncan. She was glad CT this op-
portunity to thank the jury and ex-
pressed her heartfelt thanks for their
action in literating her.
Mrs. Duncan's attorneys were aso
congratulated for their work In the
case. They maintained from the first
that Mrs. Duncan would be acquitted
The calling of the case was contrary
to expectations, as the trial was to
have come up at a special term of the
court. which was to have been held on
July 21st, but the attorneys for the de-
fense were anxious to have the trial
proceed at this term of court. and late
Thursday afternoon they appeared be-
fore Judge Gambler and requested that
he hold court for another day in order
to try Mrs. Duncan. Judge Gambler
agreed TO do this, and the defense
waived the plea of former jeopardy,
which they had intended entering.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-07-03
Per Diem Charges Begin.

At IL o'clock Monday night the sys'
tenn of per diem charges for the use of
freight cars went into effect in place
Of the old system mileage charges
which has been used by the roads for
a number of years.
The new system will, it is thought,
greatly improve the freight service of
the roads all over the country, as it
will cause more prompt handling of
freight and will il large measure do
away with the car shortages, which
have been so annoying to the railroad
managers in recent years.
At one time it was thought that the
change from the old to the new sys-
tenn would be an almost impossible
task for the car accountants to per-
for min the limited time that was CIV
en- them. but it is now generally be-
lieved that the change will be accom-
plished without hitch.
President John M. Egan, OF the Cen
trail of Georgia, in discussing the new
system, said:
"The Inauguration of the new sys-
tenn will cause the car accountants
very little trouble, as they have pre-
pared themselves for it. l believe that
the new system will greatly simplify
the work of keeping up with our
freight cars and that the public will
also derive great benefit from the i'm
proved freight service that will ge
given as the result of the roads being
better able to keep their cars on their
own lines."
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-07-03
DEWEY "JUMPS THE GAME"
Admiral Objected to Questions by Sen-
ate Committee and Bolts.

Admiral Objected to Questions by sen-
ate Committee and Bolts.
A Washington special says: Chat
ing under the sharp cross-examination
to which he had been put by Senators
Patterson and Carmack in the hearing
before the senate Philippines commit
tee Friday, Admiral Dewey declined to
reply to some of .the final questions
and brought the days testimony to a
rather abrupt end. AS this was al
Host coincident with the hour at which
the committee hearing was to end. the
admiraPs action was less pronounced
than it would otherwise have seemed,
but his dislike of the manner of his
cross-questioning was apparent.
! The minority members Of the COM
mittee manifested an unpleasant ten
dency to contrast some of Admiral
Dewey's testimony since he has been
on the stand as an administration
witness with his utterances at Manila
and his official actions there. The
special questions at which he took
umbrage had reference to his declara-
ton that Aguinaldo had gone to Ma
Mia for loot and money. Senator
Carmack construed this as meaning
the Filipino chieftain was, in the eyes
Of the American admiral, little better
than a thief, and he endeavored to get
an expression from the admiral as to
how this comported with his action in
backing Aguinaldo in raising an army
to cooperate with the American forces.
The admiral had manifested consider
able uneasiness under other similar
questions that had been asked him,
and he did not want to reply. Just
then the hour of - arrived and he
jumped to his feet declaring that he
was going. The members of the COM
mittee rose at the same time, as it was
the hour to go to the senate chamber.
and scene was avoided. The admiral
asked Chairman Long if he was to re-
turn the next day, and when told he
would be expected he did not like it a
bit, but said he would be there.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-07-03
RIOTING ON A TRAN
Whites and Blacks Engage iii
Fierce and Cory Conflict.
TWO DEAD AND MANY WOUNDED
Ten White Men Receive Bullets or
Guts-Twe Wounded Negroes
Were Afterwards Taken from
Jail ana Shot to Death.

Thete was a serious fi6t Oh board
the Southern railway train that left
Augusta, Ca, about 6 o'clock Saturday
evening.
Just before the train stopped at the
water tank at Langley, eight mics
from Augusta, there was some trouble
between several negroes and white
man named John Mcdaniel. A fight
was begun and pretty soon was gener-
al between the white men and negroes
in the car. Pistols and knives were
called into play by both sides, and the
conductor pulled the trai1 up to the
station in the hope of getting police
help at Langley. At the train stopped
at Langley some of the combatants
rushed out and the fighting between
whites and blacks became general on
the train and al around the station.
The negroes engaged in the fighting
fed in all directions, and when the
smoke of battle cleared away there
were only two captured. They were
quickly placed in the lookup at Lang
ley.
There were ten white men with pis-
tol or knife wounds.
When the train pulled out OF the
station some of the combatants were
still on board, AID it is reported some
were turned over to offio ers at Aiken
and at Graniteville, stations farther on.
On,y one CT the white men, Ony Car
ter, received dangerous wound.
The people Of the town of Langley
and from the surrounding country
were soon aroused. Mutterings against
the two wounded negroes under arrest
were heard, and as the night approach
ed and the wounds of the white men
were discussed, the conviction grew
that the two negroes in the calaboose
were in serious danger.
Between II and II o'clock the
crowds in the streets Of Langley had
been greatly augmented by men COM
ing in from all directions and the mob
moved on the jail. Entrance was
forced and when the wounded negroes
were discovered the crowd started
emptying their pistols into them, and
they were soon shot to death.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-07-03
STORM IN TENNESSEE.
L oss Of Seven Lives and Enormous

Loss of Seven Lives and Enormous
Financial Damage Reported.
Reports of fatalities and great dam
age to property in the vicinity of Chat
tanooga as result of the storm Sat-
urday afternoon continue to be receiv-
ed. It is said the damage to farm
lands is almost inestimable.
James Greyson, proprietor OF a
saw mill on Wa'den's Ridge, near
Chattanooga, and Jesse May, his saw
yer, were both killed during the storm.
The mill was blown down Eoon them.
Reports from other points Indicate
that aside from the loss Of seven lives
the financial damage has been quite
heavy. Trees, barns and outhouses Of
many farmers have been blown away
and considerable grain has been lost.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-07-03
KING PASSING DANGER POINT.
Latest Bulletins vorable-Jubilee is
Being Arranged to Vent
Joy of 6ritors.

The latest bulletins issued in Lon
don regarding the condition of King
Edward indicate his rapid recovery.
The unanimity among prominent
physicians in expressing their opinions
as to the case OF the king is quite re-
markable. Ali the professional opin,
ions gathered are distinctly favora bic
and hopeful; the doctors regard the
danger Of peritonitis as now almost
past and believe his nlajesty's recov-
cry to be entirely probable:
Liverpool was brilliantly Illuminated
Friday night in recognition of the good
news.
The king Of Denmark, who intend
ed embarking for London Friday after
noon, was dissuaded from so doing by
Queen Alexandra, who telegraphed
her father that King Edward is max
ing good progress.
The prospect of the kings rapid re-
covery has led to a revival of the pro-
jects for festivities. 1t has practical
ly been decided that the Indian and
colonial troops should be reviewed By
the prince and princess of Wales on
the Horse Guards parade, Queen Alex
andra attending to take the salute On
behalf of the king, as she did recently
at Aldershot. This idea was warmly
advocated by the colonial premiers in
London, and 1t has been approved by
Joseph amberlain, colonial secre-
tary.
1t is also likely that as soon as his
majesty is pronounced to be out Of
danger London will indulge in a gen
eral illumination. Very few of the H.
Illumination devices in the city have
been disturbed. their owners awaiting
the decision of the prince of Wales in
the matter. The prince has not yet
ordered the removal of the devices
from Marlborough house.
It is not impossible that the aban-
donment of the naval review will be
reconsidered in the interests of the CO.
lonial and Indian visitors, who are
greatly disappointed at missing this
sight. Other entertainments for the
nations colonial and Indian guests are
also being arranged. Thus. if there is
no setback in his maiesty's progress
there will be a partial revival of the
interrupted festivities.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-07-03
Preachers Roast Gamblers.

Last Sunday for the first time IN
the history of Colum bia all of the
preachers delivered sermons against
pubic evil. In number Of instances
they used very plain language regard
ing the failure of the city admlnlstra-
ton 10 carry out the laws. The i'm
mediate cause Of the sermons was the
acuuittal of W. z. Smith, gamb er'
charged with the murder Of Howard
Allen, in a gambling house on Main
street, in September. 1900. The State,
Columbias morning newspaper, pub
lished an editorial on the subject and
the preachers used this as the basis
for their sermons.
There was nothing sensational IN
anv Of these sermons. but they were
strong, earnest pleas for observance
of the law and the protection of the
youth of the city, who are led into
temptation to gamble and then to stca
and forge to cover their losses.
One pastor, DR.. Mark l.. Carlisle. OF
the Washington Street Methodist
church, did not confine his remarks
to the gambling dens Of Columbia out
extended them to the social card par
ties and the ladies euchre clubs.
There are three separate sets OF
laws against gambling in Columbia
one contained in the city ordinances
another in the state laws and a third
prohibiting gambling under heavy pen
alties within ten miles of the South
Carolina col ege. 1t is notorious that
for years large gambling houses have
been conducted on Main street in the
business center of the town. and the
police walking on their beats can hear
the rattle of the chips and the talk
of the players.
Time and again the attention CT
the authorities has been called to this
matter by the newspapers, but not one
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-07-03
BIG RACKET IN HAITI.

RevoIutionists Make Things Lively In
the Streets of Cape Haitien.
There was much fighting at Cape Hal
tien, Haiti, Sunday and great excite
ment prevails. Admiral Killick, COM
mander Of the Haitian fleet, has disem-
barked a further detachment Of troops
and large quantity of ammunition for
the better protection of General Fir
man, one of the candidates for the
presidency of the republic.
In the meantime the vessels under
the command of Admiral Killick were
bcmbarding Cape Haitien. This action
was taken without previous notifica-
ton to the foreign consuls who, were
forced to embark on gunboat under
the protection of their various flags.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-07-03
WILL OF MILLIONAIRE RoUSS.
Property Estimated at $1,5oo,ooo and
Goes to Son and Daughter.

Property Estimated at S1,5oo,o00 and
Goes to Son and Daughter.
A copy of the will of the late
Charles Broadway Rouss, of New
York, has been deposited in the coun-
ty clerks office at Waxahatchie, Tex
as to be recorded. The will is a
lengthy document and disposes of
property of the estimated value Of
s1,5Oo,000.
Cash bequests to the amount OF
$414,5O0 are made, and $32,500 contin-
uing annuities are devised by instru-
ment. The mercantile business, build
ings, etc., of the deceased are left to
his son, Peter w. Rouss, and daugh-
ter, Virginia Duane Lee, jointly, with
a provision that should the son elect
he shall have the exclusive control,
management and revenues of the busi-
ness by paying to the daughter the
sum of $4,000 per annum.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-07-03
An Eli Perkins Yarn.

The following paragraph, credited to
The Boston Herald and signed by its
special correspondent, Eli Perkins, is
going the rounds Of the press:
81 saw a cheap factory just started
in Columbia, S. C. The money OF col
ored men was behind it. For S6,6OO
they bought an old abandoned tobacco
factory. Then, with some northern
backing, they went to Maine and
bought four sets Of machinery second
hand, the Maine factory replacing 1t
with superb new machinery from Man
chester. With this new machinery
the Maine factory makes fine cotton
goods, formerly made in Belgium and
France. They make fine cloth from 70
to $50 meshes to the inch and worth
from Is to so cents per yard. The Co.
lumbia factory, with all its machinery,
costs less than $4,000. A factory in
New England able to do the work OF
this factory would cost $4,000. This
southern factory is run Dy negroes.
They ;annot get over SO per month
on the farms, and they are willing to
work for the same wages in the mill.
1t is a missionary work to give them
work at any price. The mill will make
plain Accent sheeting and can produce
it a third cheaper than Fall River
This is unquestionably the worst ro-
nance that has ever gotten into re-
putable newspaper. There never has
been. tobacco factory here, conse-
quent.y no such factory could ever
have been abandoned for cotton tac-
tory. There is not now, and never has
been a cotton factory here that cost
as little as s2O.0O0-the smallest mill
here, the Palmetto, cost four or five
times that much.-Columbia CORE
spondent of News and Courier.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-07-03
Examining Surgeons Selected.

Upon the request of the commission
er of pensions, Captain John G. Ca
pers has recommended the following
board of examining surgeons for the
United States pension bureau for the
cities of Columbia and Greenville.
Greenville board, DR.. G. T. Swandale,
Dr.. G. H. Bottum. DR.. w. T. Smith,
colored; Columbia board, DR.. L. B.
Owens, DR.. E. F.. Darby, DR.. C. C. John,
son, colored
DR.. Swandale and DR.. Owens are the
democratic members of the respective
boards.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-07-03
GIGANTIC WAGE INCREASE.

Steel Corporation Makes Ten Per Cent
Advance to 100000 Employees.
The largest voluntary increase ever
known in the wages of 100000 men has
been decided upon by the United
States Steel Corporation. They will
receive an advance of 10 per cent,
which will increase the annual pay
roll OF the steel corporation by $4,000
600. The advance applies to union as
we'll as non union 1ien.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-07-03
ANOTHER MAcHINIsTs' STRIKE.

e..;,o tx. Seventeen Hundred
Go Out on the Union Pacific.
A special from Omaha, Nebr., says:
Tho machinists of the Union Pacific
railroad, in accordance with ther de-
c,sion last Saturday, struck in all the
large and many Of the smaller shops OF
the system Monday morning. About
LOO men are affected by the strike.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-07-03
COLOR LINE NOT DRAWN.

Negro Delegates to Sunday School
Convention Recognized it, However.
Notwithstanding the genera. under
standing that the color line was not to
be drawn in the international Sunday
school convention at Denver. the negro
delegates declined seats with white
delegates. One negro. who was ai!ot-
ted to a seat next to a white lady. TN
dertook to brave out the situation, but
finally went back ,e the colorea see'
tieni -
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-07-03
BRIBERY CHARGE SMASHED.
Committee of Congress Decides Dan-
ish West Indies Matter O. K.

Representative Richardson. of Ten
nessee, and his special committee in
vestigating the charges of bribery,
etc., in connection with the Danish
West Indies purchase have decided
not to make a minority report and the
report of the committee Will be unanl-
nous that there was no bribery.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-07-03

j! SOUTH CAROLINA
( STATE NEWS ITEMS.
Two Neuro Bows Drown.

Two negro boys, aged II and II. re-
spectively, were drowned near Beau
fort a few days ago while attempting
to cross a deep creek with bags Of
oysters on their backs. The bodies
were recovered and the coroner's jury
returned verdict of accidental drown
ing.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-07-03
HARVARD RoNoRs ROOSEVELT.

President and Secretary Hay Given
Honorary Degree Of LID.
Commencement at Harvard univer-
sity, at Cambridge Mass. Wednesday,
was of unusual interest because Of the
presence Of President Roosevelt. a
graduate OF Harvard. class OF 1850
who received the honorary degree Of
LID.
There were othe-- .nota5 { guests at
the exercises. including Secretary Of
State John hay, WHO also received the
degree of LID
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-07-03
HAHN IN LAWS GRIP.

Governor of Ohio Honors Requis;tion
From New York Officials.
Thursday Governor Nash, of Ohio.
honored a requisition from New York
for William Hahn. insurance commits
sioner of Ohio under Mckinley. Detec
tive Brindley will take Hahn to New
York, where he Will answer to the
charge Of grand larceny. Hahn was in
dicted for larceny Of S36,I45 from an
insurance company which he was con-
nected with.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-07-03
PArTIsoN FOR GoVERNoRsHIP.

For Third Time He is Named by DEM
ocrats Of Pennsylvania.
For the third time IN twenty years,
Ex-Governor Robert E. Pattison, Of
Philadelphia, was nominated for gov
ernor of Pennsylvania Wednesday by
the democratic state convention. Geo.
w. Guthrie, of Pittsburg, was the unan-
imous choice Of the convention for lieu
tenant governor. The p atform makes
no reference to national questions.
which indicates that the campaign
will be made strictly on state issues
Pattison appeared before the conven-
ton and made a brief speech Of ac-
ceptance.