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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-08-21
A RESIGNATION QUALITIES.
Governor of Georgia on Mayoralty
MuddIe in Atlanta,


Middle in Atlanta.
When asked if he had ever formed
and expressed any opinion on the
question of the eligibility of council
men and aldermen to the office of
mayor of Atlanta, Ca, Governor Cand-
ler said:
eyes, I suppose almost ev3ybody in
Atlanta has done SO WITH the last
week or two, but I do not think my
opinion has ever been published.
Some days ago a reporter for one
Of the evening papers, The journal, |
think it was, brought me the code,
and turning to section 739, asked me
to read it and give him my construc-
;ion of it. Up to this time had never
lead it. But, at his request, read it
carefully and gave him substantially
this opinion, to which still adhere:
"'This law was not intended to dis
qualify an alderman or councilman to
hold the office of mayor or any other
municipal office, bat to prevent him
>Iom holdins two Offices at the same
time, except in towns of less than
Two thousand inhabitants" BY re-
eigning the office OF councilman or al
derman they can thereby qualify
themselves to hold the Office Of may
or
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-08-21
sHIRAs' FRIENDS ovERJoYED.
Denounent to Like Extent Depresses
Adherents of Gray.

AoherehtS OF 0fay.
A Washington special says: Friends
of Associate Justice Shiras, of the
the United States supreme. court,
were overjoyed at the publication
Wednesday by which he was relieved
publicly from the stigma cast upon
him by the oft repeated statement
that he had changed his vote on the
income tax decision.
On the other hand, adherents of
Mr.. Justice Gray were as correspond
ingly depressed when it was openly
stated that he was the judge who had
reversed himself and thereby upset
the decision of the lower court in af-
irming the constitutionaity Of the
proposed tax.
Representative Dalzell, who is a
close personal friend of Judge Shiras,
took occasion to defend the Pennsyl-
vanian when the charge was original
ly made, but Mr.. Dalzell did not say at
that time who had changed his mind
at the last moment. 1t was known to
the Pennsylvania congressman at the
time, but he was not at liberty to re-
veal secrets Of the court. Justice Shi
ras has remained silent throughout the
entire period intervening between the
decision of the court and the present,
his only attempt at yindicating him.
self consisting in the remark that his
conscience was clear and he did not
care what the people might think.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-08-21
ExHUMED COFFIN WAS EMPTY.
Scheme TO Rob Insurance Companies
Unexpectedly Revealed.

Scheme 70 Rob Insurance Companies
Unexpectedly Revealed.
A grave near Orlando Oklahoma, a
town a short distance from Guthrie, in
which C. S. Morris, a Madison, Kan
sas, man, who was reported last week
to have been killed, was opened Sun
day in the presence of 500 persons
and found to be empty. Friends OF
Morris who believed he had been muir
dered had requested the authorities to
exhume the body. kilograms OF in
quiry have been received from Nor
ris' wife and from insurance orders IN
Madison, of which he was member.
Morris appeared week ago in com
pany with a man who gave his name
as Cox and who represented himself
as a loan agent. On Monday Cox re-
ported that Morris had been killed in
a runaway accident. The man pur'
chased a lot in country cemetery
near Orlando and bought coffin,
which he buried with the assistance
o. a colored man. The coffin contain
ed a cake of ice weighing about two
pounds. Evidently 1t had been filled
when 1t was buried.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-08-21
PIONEER ATLANTIAN DEAD.
Col. w. A. Hemphill, Founder and
Business Manager of Atlanta Con-
stitution, Dies Suddenly.

Colonel William A. Hemphill died
suddenly at his residence in Atlanta,
Ca, at II o'clock Sunday night from
angina pectoris.
Death was absolutely unexpected.
While Colonel Hemphill had been in
declining health for some three
month"; past, his condition had not
been such as to cause alarm. He had
been uptown every day and had never
given any of his friends an intimation
that he was other than his usual ro-
bust self.
On Sunday ke drove to Trinity
church, but was not feeling sufficiently
strong to attend the Sunday school
services and sent word to the children
that he would be with them on the fo.-
lowing Sabbath. Returning home, he
took dinner with his family and was
in a cheerful mood. At night he ate
light repast and sat up for some
hours afterwards, reading and talking
to his wife and children.
At II o'clock, while standing in his
room, he was seized with the fatal
stroke. When assistance came the
hand CT death had already touched his
brow.
Colonel Hemphill's death came as a
great shock to his friends in the city,
who were quick to learn of it, in spite
of the lateness of the hour. Many
called at the house to offer their SYM
pathy 20 the grief-stricken family.
Colonel Hemphill was one of the
hardest workers in that band OF pa
triotic citizens who built Atlanta up
from ruined and hopeless village at
the close of the war to the splendid
city that she is today.
For thirty-fve years he was one OF
the central figures in the financial life
of the city. He was ppersonally inter-
ested in many enterprises that have
contributed greatly to her growth and
progress, and his energy and business
ability carried all Of them to success.
Colonel Hemphill was born in Ath-
ems May 5, 1912. He grew up under
the shade of the trees on the campus
of the state university, from which he
graduated in 1861.
Leaving college as boy Of 19, he
Immediately volunteered for service In
the confederate army and went to
the front with the regiment in which
he served with conspicuous iallantry
throughout the four years struggle.
At Gettysburg he received a severe
wound in the head but IN a short time
he was completely recovered and again
III the ranks.
At the close Of the war Colonel
Hemphlll returned to Athens, but in
1867 he removed to Atlanta. He and
]. H. Anderson established The Con-
stitution, Colonel Hemphill being
made business manager. From the
time of the establishment Of the paper
it's history and that Of Colonel Hemp
hill are linked indissolubly.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-08-21
Waterwcrks Material Arrives.

J. H. Dawes, general manager of the
American Pipe Company, the Philadel-
phia concern which has secured the
contract for building the new water
works system for Charleston, has ar
rived in the city, to take personal su-
rervision Of the work. He made a
visit to Goose creek and IS satisfied
that the city has bought property
which will provide an ample supply
Of 100000 gallons Of water daily.
Material for the new pant is being
shipped and it is announced that work
will begin on September 1. The con-
tract will be completed within a year.
The success of the naval station has
depended in a large measure on the
water supply system and the big gov
ernment plant at that point will go for
ward now that the water question is
satisfactorily settled.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-08-21
BOERS VISIT LONDON
DeWet, Botha and Delarey are
Having a Glorious Time.
THEY CALL UPON KING EDWARD
Trio Of Generals are Shown Greatest
Consideration by ErstwhiIe Foes.
Attired in Silk Hats and
Frock Coats.

The Boer generals, Botha, DeWet
and Delarey, who reached London Sat
urday from South Africa, left at $50
o'clock Sunday morning for Cowes,
Isle of Wight, to see King Edward on
board the royal yacht Victoria and Al
bert.
The hour Of the generals departure
from London was kept secret conse-
quently the streets were deserted when
the three generals, accompanied by
their secretaries, but by none Of the
ladies of their party, started for
Cowes.. They were stylishly attired
in frock coats and silk hats.
Upon arriving at Southampton the
Boer generals were welcomed on
board the commander in chiefs yatch,
Wild Fire, by Earl Roberts and Gen.
eral Kitchener. They Immediately
visited King Edward on board the
Victoria and Albert and were then
taken for trip around the fleet in the
Wild Fire. They returned to London
Sunday evening, accompanied by Lord
Kitchener and Earl Roberts, who took
leave Of the Boer generals at Water
loo station.
In an interview with a representa-
tive of the Associated Press, General
Botha's secretary described the visit
to his majesty.
He said that when the Boer generals
boarded the royal yacht King Edward
came forward, and after they had been
introduced shook hands with each Of
them. The Beers were highly pleased
with their reception. After brief
non-political talk with King Edward
they were presented to Queen Alex
andra and Princess Victoria.
The reception by his majesty lasted
a quarter of an hour. The king spoke
of "the gallant and brave manner" in
which the generals had fought through
the long and arduous campaign, and OF
"the consideration and kindness with
which the generals had treated Brit
ish wounded. His majesty expressed
his warm wishes for their futures It
was at the kings suggestion that the
Beers took the trip around the feet
on board the Wild Fire.
During the voyage from South Afri'
ca General DeWet did not mix much
with his fellow passengers. He was
engaged most Of the time In writing
his book on the South African war.
In common with his colleagues, snap
shot photographs were constantly be-
Ing taken of him, and he was worried
with requests for his autographs until
he had to protest against the nuisance.
General Botha, on the contrary, was
extremely genial and indulged in all
the sports on shipboard. He was con-
stantly in the smoking room, where
be played cards. General Delarey, be-
sides playing draughts, took keen
pleasure in discussions with British
army officers on board the steamer.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-08-21
TOO MUCH CUBAN.
Tampa, Florida, Shocked by Double
Trauedy-A Genuine Sensation.

Tampa, Florida, Shocked by Double
Tragedy-A Genuine Sensation.
A special from Tampa, Fla, says:
At the home of Charles ]. Allen, on
Seventh avenue, Tampa Heights.
Thursday morning, the most fashiona.
Bile residence section Of the city. Allen
was shot to death and his wife desper
ately wounded by Manual Chavez, one,
of the wealthiest and most prominent
young members of the Cuban colony
in the city. Allen died Thursday eve.
ming and Mrs. Aliens death is only Q
question Of tine.
Many conflicting accounts OF the
tragedy are current, but the one gem
orally believed is that Allen returned
home Unexpectedly and fol1d Chavez
in his house, and that he assaulted
Chavez, striking him a terrific blow in
the mouth. Chavez then drew pistol
and began to fire One bullet struck
Allen in the left side, another in the
mouth and the third in the abdomen
after passing through the body OF
Mrs. Allen, who had rushed between
the men in an effort to separate
them. The shooting of Mrs. Allen Is
believed to have been entirely unin-
territorial.
An effort was made to get Chavez
released Thursday night. His fathers
firm, one of the largest manufacturers
of cigars in the city, offered to put mp
a $1o0, 900 cash bond, but rs the charge
is murder, Judge Robles refused 1t.
Mrs. Allen was an unusually attrac-
tive woman, and her alleged relations
with Chavez have been the subject OF
some gossip.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-08-21
'FUGITIYES ARE FREED
Gaynor and Greene Given Liberty
by Court in Canada.
HABEAS CORPUS IS EFFECTIVE
Prisoners Received Bounteous Con.
tuIations-Attorney General
Knox Has Nothing to Say of
the Courts Decision.

Judge Caron, of the superior court,
in Quebec. Wednesday, released Capt.
B. F. Greene and COL John F. Gaynor
the American contractors who are
wanted in the United States for al
legged frauds against the federal gov
ernment, involving hundreds Of thou
sands Of dollars. Judge Caron based
his ruling on the absence Of dates in
the warrants In which the prisoners
were first arrested in Quebec, discrep-
ancies in the charges on which true
bills were obtained against the pris-
oners in the United States and dis
crepancies between those charges and
the charges made in the application
for extradition
The prisoners were at once released
and received the congratulations OF
their friends and the court adjourned.
Mr.. Master. counsel for the United
States government, was asked wheth'
er the prosecution intended to take
any further action looking to the ex-
tradition of Gaynor and Greene. Nc
Master replied that he was unable to
speak positively on the subject until
after a conference with Messrs. En-
win and Stewart.
There was a large attendance of
both legal luminaries and spectators.
Mrs. Gaynor, accompanied by num-
Der of ladies, was present during the
delivery Of the judgment.
Attorney General Knox Silent.
Attorney General Knox was inform
ed by the Associated Press of the re-
lease Of Greene and Gaynor at Que
bee and also was shown Judge Ca
ron's decision. He read the latter
carefully and then said:
81 have nothing to say in regard to
Judge Carons decision 1t would be
highly improper and extremely indeli-
cate for me to make any comment on
any decision of a foreign court in
which the United States government
is involved, especially when the case
goes against the government"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-08-21
MOB DREW A YOLLEY
Deputies Forced to Fire Upon a
Gang Of Angry Strikers,
FOUR ARE SLIGHTLY WOUNDED
Starting Of Coal Washery Excites Idle
Workers Beyond Bounds, and
Mitchel's Advice Is
Ignored.

A special from Wilke: barre. Pa.
says: A riot occurred at the Warnke
washery at Duryea Thursday after
noon. Trouble had been brewing since
early morning. Befo.e Z O'Clock 500
men and boys had collected about the
place and threatened to interfere with
those who wanted to go to work. Sher
if Jacobs had a number of deputies
on the ground and they held the crowd
back. The works were started up, but
remained in operation only shori
time. The crowd on the outside threw
stones over the stockade at the depu
ties who were on guard on the inside.
Several times the deputies were tempt
ed to fire.
Rather than have any trouble work
was suspended for the time being
The deputy sheriffs returned to
Wilkesbarre early in The afternoon, re-
porting all quiet at the washery when
they left q Thay had hardly reached
Wikesbarre, however, when the depu
ties on guard were attacked. Several
men in the mob also attempted to
climb over the barricade. The depu
ties warned them to go back, and
when they did not do so volley was
fired, but most Of the bullets went
highintot the air.
Harry Collins was shot through the,
right leg. Andrew Marlack, a Lithua-
nian, received a flesh wound, and an
other foreigner had a narrow escape,
a bullet passing through his coat
Deputy sheriffs from Luzerne and
LackaWanna counties went to the
scene Of the rioting, but when they ar
rived at the colliery the mob had dis
persed. An eyewitness says the at
tack, the shooting and the retreat did
not last more than five minutes.
Warrants were sworn out before the
burgess charging the deputies with riot
ing and felonious wounding. The con-
stable went to the washery and placed
twenty-five men under arrest. They
were arraigned before Burgess Bur:
lington at once, and held in $4,000 bail
each. They could not furnish bail
and were locked in the county jail at
Wilkesbarre.
The United Mine Workers say the
shooting was uncalled for and the
deputies alone are to blame.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-08-21
A FATAL AUTO ACCIDENT.
Well Known New Yorker and VIE
H;ited Mar paris. France,

Well Known New Yorker and VIE
Killed Near Paris, France. -
A cable dispatch from Evereu1
France, says: Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Fair, Americans, who were related TO:
Mrs. W. K. Vanderbilt, Jr., miss Viz
ginia Fair) were returning to Paris
from \Trouville when their automobile
swerved and crashed into tree.
Both were killed. The Chaffeur be
came insane as a consequence OF the
shock.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. Fair had been stay
ing at Trouville during racing week.
They had a very fast 45-horse power
auto which attracted considerable at
tention and with which they were
highly pleased. Mr.. Fair had been
from Trouville to Paris and back IN
one day on the machine.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-08-21
Paradise for Thorouqhbreds.

Paradise TOR Ihorou9npTeos.
Millionaire turfmen Of the east have
announced that they will send their
thoroughb1eds to South Carolina this
winter, and this state will quarter
more fine race horses than ever be-
fore.
Mr.. William C. Whitney has given
orders for increasing his stables at
Aiken. and he will abandon his old
training quarters on Long Island. ship
ping his entire string to his winter
home at Aiken. Mr.. August Belmont
will winter at Garnett, near Savannah,
where ne has a magnificent estate
and a three e-quarter-mile track for
working purposes. Mr.. Thomas K.
Hitchcock will ship to Aiken, and the
Young firm CT Whitney and Duryea,
will probably select the same winter
quarters. L. A. Waterbury is also ex-
pected in South Carolina, and later on
other turfn1en who do not race at Ne"
Orleans and Oakland will move their
horses to this state.
The climate in the south is splendid
ly adapted for winter work, ana Doth
Mr.. Belmont and Mr.. Whitney are de-
lighted with the results heretofore.
Thew were 50 we'll pleased. in fact,
that they have advised their friends to
do likewise, so it may develop that
South Carolina will soon take proml-
nence as the leading state for eastern
thorouehbreds during the winter.
Owners OF property in SummerVlile
are anxious to get owners TO locate
there as the climate is very similar 10
that in Aiken. There are good sites
for tracks where much work can be
done, and there are other advantages.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-08-21
CHARGE OF CONSPIRACY.
Brought Against New Orleans Strik-
ing Telephone Linemen.

Brought Against New Orleans strik-
ing Telephone Linemen.
In it's petition for a blanket injunc-
tion against the striking linemen.
which was only made public Monday,
the Cumberland Telephone company
at New Orleans, charges that con-
spiracy has been formed against them
to prevent them from operating their
service in the city.
In addition to alleging that the un-
ion men are picketing the railroad de-
pots, persuading new men from taxing
service with the company and stonlns
those who are already at work, II
charges that the strikers are crossing
the telephone wires throughout the
citv with the high tension wires OF
other companies and thus burning up
the lines of the company and putting
them out Of business.
The company claims that all Its
plans for extension of its lines in NeE
Orleans promise to be brought TO a
standstill by the action Of the strlK'
erS.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-08-21
lNMANs QUIT COTTON BUSINESS.

Sam. Huoh and Walker Withdraw
From Firm in Houston, Texas.
Sam Inman, of New York; Hugh In
man and Walker Inman, OF Atlanta,
have retired from the cotton firm OF
Inman & Nelms, of Houston, Texas.
with wAich they have been identified
for a long term Of years.
The retirement Of the Messrs. III
man does not change the name OF the
firm of Inman & Nelms; neither Is tne
firm dissolved. Frank Inman, OF Al
lanta, son of Sam Inman. Decomes
identified with the Texas cotton COLL
pany, in order that the name OIL lninan
may be retained.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-08-21
A COLLISION OF CANDIDATES.
At Carolina Campaign Meeting Lati.
mer Uses Fist and HemphiIl
Wieids an Umbrella.

Congressman A. G. Latimer ahd
former Congressman John ]. Hemp
hill. candidates for the United States
senate from South Carolina, engaged
in a personal difficulty at the meeting
in Gaffney just before noon Thursday.
Latimer, who is a powerful man physi-
cally, landed a stiff blow on Hemp
hills face, and the latter, who is no
weakling, retaliatei by striking his
assailant on the head with an umbrel-
la. Friends and bystanders interfered
at this 1uncture and separated the
combatants.
All the candidates for the United
States senate were present, and all
had spoken except Latimer. It was
near the hour for dinner and the crowd
was dispensing to gather again In the
afternoon, when Latimer called to the
crowd that he wished them to hear
him repel the attacks of the five law.
yers who had been jumping on him,
as the afternoon was to be given TO.
the candidates for congress.
Hemphill protested against the as.
sertion and added that Latimer should
not infringe On the time Of congress
sional candidates. At this Latimer de-
clared that Hemphill cared noting.
for the congressman.
"You know that is false," cried.
HemphiH, facing Latimer.
Latimer landed a terrible blow on
Hemphill's face. Hemphill struck out,
but was pulled back from behind. He
then swung an umbrella over Lati-
mer's head. The crowd then rushed
in and Latimer was pinioned from be-
hind and Hemphili was dragged to the
floor.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-08-21

What Is considered to be the most
remarkable election bet ever made in
Charleston was, recorded last Mon
day, when friend of Won Kolnitz put
up $125 to s. that Won Ko,nitz would
win out. While the amount is small
the odds are remarkably long, and the
man taking the Vol Kolnitz end has
offered to bet more at the same price.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-08-21
GEN. SMITH HEARJeRoKEN.

"Jakie, tho Burner" Seriously III from
Nervous Collapse.
General Jacob H. Smith is seriously
II, at the home OF his brother Ia law
and attorney, Judge James W. Bannon,
at Portsmouth, Ohio.
The generals illness Is in the form
Of a nervous collapse. attributed to
the strain Of his campaign in Samar,
the subsequent courtmartial and then.
the unexpected news OF his retire
ment.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-08-21
ONCE AGAIN A SLAVE.

Aged coIored Citizen Of Knoxville,
Tenn, Sells Himself for $1,000.
Jerry Logan, 50 years of age, col
ored ianitor Of the state supreme court
at Knoxville, Tenn, sold himself to
Gerald Stuart, clerk Of the court, for
$1,000. For this sum be agrees in a
written contract to serve and obey
Stuart as his legal master from now
until the time of his death.
The origin of the unique deal is that
Logan has lately found himself in
volved n certain debts which have
worried him a great deal, and to get
rid Of them he sought this means
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-08-21
CREAMERY COMPANY FAILS.

More Than Eight Thousand Farmers
Are Creditors of Concern.
The Elgin Creamery Company, Of
Chicago, which operates creameries
throughout Illinois, Iowa and Wiscon-
sin. failed Saturday. The creditors
are estimated to number nearly TO-
600, more than 5000 being farmers.
The American trust and savings bank
was appointed receiver. The assets
of the company ara claimed to be
100000, while the liabilities are estl-
mated at $350,000.