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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-03-12
SATURDAY MARCH 1a. 100

80 NEXT week we shall discuss Mr..
THOMAS NELSON PAGE ON 1.-THE Negro;
Tt Southerner's Problem as published
in McOLURE's Magazine for March.
As Mr.. PAGE is Democrat and one
/. of President RoosEvELT's advisers in
the matter Of southern appointments,
his words win have peculiar siRnifi-
canoe.
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SeJf-ApprOyaI.

'Have you ever done anything to win
the gratitude of your fellow-country
men,"
Certainly" answered Senator Sorgh-
UNI. Nobody can ever say that I ever
made a speech that it took over three
minutes to read "-Washingt on Star.
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a 1race.aI Retreat.

Housekeeper-Here, Tige! Here,
Tige!
Tramp (hastily)-Please. mum, L
I simply wish er little information,
mum.
"Oh, you dor
Yes. mum. Would you kindly d.
rect me to relierbIe jeweler?"-N. Y.
Weekly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-03-12
Another Airship Fiasco.

A small boy climbed out on a bough.
And said: From this limb / allough.
/ can soar quite high,
And like bird figh."
But the kids in the hospital nough-
IN. Y. World.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-03-12
Couldn't Handle Both.

ooh! man, but Dim sorry fur ye,"
said Casey. alphabetically to Cassidy,
who had just had an arm amputated.
"Ah, WELL" replied Cassidy, there's
some good in it. TIL ould woman can't
expect me to walk the fiure wild the
twins now. "-Philadelphia Press.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-03-12

The Exchange hotel, AT last reports.
was just showing above the water. All
the houses had water on their lower
noors, and In number OF cases resi-
dents were forced to abandon their
homes from the second story In boats.
The loss of live stock is said to be
heavy. The county bridge over the
PeQua has been swept away.
Streets Are Raging Torrents.
Wiikesbarre. Pa. March 9. - The
wyoming Valley Is In the grasp OF an
other mighty food. The situation is
serious. and II is feared the worst is
yet TO come. the gorges to the south
OF this city and the great mass OF ice
10 the north being a menace so long as
they remain intact as they do.
Wilkesbarre all day long has been
completely cut off from the rest OF
the wyoming Valley, and for miles I'D
and down the river the lowlands are
completely covered with water and
Ice. The early morning scenes and
during the day were most exciting,
ana there are but few people In the
homes Of the flooded section.
The current Is raging on all the
lowlands in the southern residence
section OF the city, many houses being
completely wrecked by the huge cakes
OF Ice 1amming against them.
On the west bank of the river be-
tween here and Kingston. the water is
now up to the first floors, and many
houses are surrounded with mountains
OF Ice. The conditions at Plymouth
and other west side towns I'D and
down the river resemble a great lake.
the water rushing through the streets
and surrounding many homes. The
Market street road between hero and
Kingston is under six feet OF water.
GREAT DAMAGE NEAR YORK
Many Buildings and Bridges Washed
Away-loss Cannot Be Estimated.
York, Pa, March 9.-The greatest
damage done by the flood In York
county sections was at York Haven
and vicinity. The power building Of
the York Haven Water and Power
company which was badly damaged
last Saturday. was completely wreck
ed, the ice jam leaving only its tower
remaining. 1t is believed most Of the
machinery will be saved. The York
Haven paper mill, Snearby, was also
seriously damaged, parts OF It being
destroyed. The money loss cannot at
present be estimated
Just below York Haven a steel
bridge of the Northern Central rail-
way, spanning a branch of the Cone
WACO creek. was crushed like so much
paper. Tracks were washed out near
Goldsboro. Barns. houses and sheds
were carried away. The water yester-
day was at the highest point ever
known from Goldsboro south to Peach
Bottom, and all along this stretch OF
40 miles or more there was continu-
Gus flooding of houses. The water is
receding and the danger is about over
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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-11-24
Thirty Thousand Stolen From
Forepaugh & Sells.
SHOW PEOPLE BAFFLED
Haul Was Made While Wagon Was
on Flat Car En- Route to Tarboro,
N. C.-Many Arrests Made
But No Clue Found.

While en- route on a. fat car be-
tween Greenville and iTarboro, N. c.,
early Saturday morning, the ticket
wagon of the Forepaugh & Sells Broth
ers' circus was entered and robbed OF
$4,000.
The entrance to the wagon was e'
fected by the use Of the regular keys,
which had been stolen from the treas
urer Of the circus. The robbery was
not discovered until after the entire
circus, which was travelling in three
sections over the Atlantic Coast Line,
had reached Tarboro.
The ticket wagon was on the second
section and arrived at Tarboro at I
o'clock Saturday morning. The first
section reached there half hour ear
lier and the third 1T 3 o'clock in the
morning.
It was S o'clock before the robbery
had been discovered, and from that
time on until late Saturday night,
when the last report was received at
Norfolk, a search of the people con-
nected with the circus was in prog.
ress. The police are holding man
and a woman, both performers, on sus-
picion of having committed the rob-
berry.
Several theories are held by the po-
lice and circus people. One OF these is
that the robbery was committed while
the train was in molten and that the
money was thrown off the train.
Searching parties were sent out
along the line between Tarboro and
Greenville in an effort to find any trace
of the money or of any person who
might have left the train with it.
Another theory is that the cash has
been hidden in Talboro by the rob,
bers, and innumerable search warrants
have been sworn ont. Armed with
these, the regular police and special
detectives searched every place in Tar,
boro thought likely to conceal the
money. -.
There were a score of arrests made
during the day among the circus peo-
pie. All apprehended were taken into
custody on suspicion and while in the
town lookup their belongings were
searched at the show grounds.
Absolutely no trace Of the money
has been found.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-11-24
WATSON OUTLINES POLICY.

For Next Four Years He Will Con-
duct a Wig gorous Campaign.
Between $50 and 300 people from
McDufie, Columbia, Warren and
neighboring Georgia counties heard
Hon. Thomas E. Watson Saturday at
Thomson in a speech Of nearly two
hours length in which he outlined
his policy and the policy OF the Peo-
pies Party for the next four years. I
Mr.. Watson declared that he pro-
posed to actively campaign in the in
terest Of the Peoples Party for the
next four years and that those who
had abused him would learn that It
is a fight to the finish. He declared
that they would stand for the income
tax, the initiative and referendum, the
government ownership Of railroad
and telegraph lines and for the re-
forms advocated by the party In the
recent national campaign.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-11-24
BRECKENRIDGE LAID TO REST.

Sensational Incident Marred solemnity
Of Days obsequies.
The funeral of Colonel w. G. P
Breckenridge, held in Lexington, Ky.
Monday, was the largest since the fun
erals of Henry Clay and Senator
James B. Beck. Leading citizens
from all over the blue grass region
and lawyers and professional men Ct
other cities were present. All the
local civic bodies, confederate com
rades, Fayette county and civic bod
les to which he belonged, attended r
a body, and formed into the procession
which escorted the body to the GENE
terry.
The services were held in the First
Presbyterian church, of which he hao
been a member for over quarter of
century. City Offices and all business
houses suspended business during the
funeral hours.
One of the most attractive and cost
'ly floral designs was sent by Calet
Powers, charged with the Goebel mur
der, who is in Jail in Louisville. Colo
mel Breckenridge had made vigor
Gus fight in Powers behalf and did
much in editorial utterances TO pro
cure for him an unbiased jury.
A sensational incident of the occa
sion occurred when General John b
Castleman, of Louisville, and Captain
James B. Clay, OF Lexington, came
near to blows in the lobby OF the Phoe
nix hotel before the funeral services
and had not friends interfered anc
elected the irate grandson Of the grea'
commoner from the place there might
have been serious trouble. Genera
Castleman was present to attend the
funeral and met Captain Clay in the
hotel.
The captain, who has recently beer
appointed a brigadier general by The
Confederate Veterans Of Kentucky, ad
monished General Castleman that ne
had failed to. salute as an officer o1
superior rank. General Castlemain said
he recognized no rank in private life
and at the same time smiled sarcas
ticslly at Captain Clay, saying that ne
thought the war was over. Captain
Clay had raised his cane and was in
the act of striking General Castleman
when the hotel officer rushed up anc
took Captain Clay out of the hotel.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-11-24
HEcKER BkLKS At CLIMATE.
Member of Canal Commission Sends
in His Resfqnation.

Member of Canal Commission Sends
in His Resignation.
A Washington special says: Frank
J. Hecker has resigned as a member
of the Panama canal commission. His
letter Of resignation follows:
"Isthmian Commission, Washington,
November II, 1904.--Mr. President:
A study of fifteen weel;s on the isth'
mus during the past summer has con-
vinced me that the effect of the climate
Of the canal zone is so unfavorable to
my health that a continued residence
there. such as the duties of the 18TH
mian canal make desirable, If not i'm
perative, would be at the ris4: of a gen.
eral breakdown, both physically and
in efficiency Of service. Therefore,
with sincerest regrets feel constrain-
ed to tender my resignation, to take
effect at such date as it may please
you to accept it.
Thanking you for the honor done
me, in having appointed me member
of the commission to carry out this
great and important work, and assur-
ing you Of my appreciation thereof, l
am respectfully, your obedient SER
want, FRANK J. HECkER.
The presidents reply is as follows:
white House, Washington, Novem-
Der 16, 19O4.-My Dear Colonel Heck
er: accept your resignation with ex-
treme reluctance; and I wish now to
thank you for the courtesy you have
shown me in deferring it so long as
you have. I appointed you because l
believed you were exactly the type OF
business man we needed on the COM
mission, and the ability with which
you have served has amply justified
this belief. am sorry that you feel
that your health will not permit you
to serve longer.
with best wishes, believe me, SIN
cerely yours,
THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-11-24
WOMAN GETS PARDON.
Mamie .cecris, Notorious "Diamond
Queen" Liberated from Georgia
Prison at Milledgevilie.

Mamie DeCris, the white woman who
has been serving a two-year sentence
in the Georgia state penitentiary for
obtaining diamonds and jewelry under
false preIenses in Savannah, and who
was kown as the Diamond Queen"
was granted a pardon Thursday by the
prison commission on the eve Of the
expiration Of her sentence.
The pardon when recommended by
the commission was promptly granted
by Governor Terrell. The reasons
given in the order granting the pardon
are as follows:
Defendants term will expire No
vember 21, 1914, and expressing a
profound repentance for Ter crime and
her intention of leading useful life
after her discharge, it is thought that
this clemency may be of assistance to
her"
The expressions from Mamie DeCris
here referred to. Of her repentance and
her intention to lead useful life, were
conveyed in a liter written by her to
the commission several days ago. In
that letter she practically asked for a
pardon for the reasons stated.
Mamie DeCris was released from
the state prison farm at Milledgeville
Friday, only a couple of days before
the expiration Of her sentence.
The commission was confronted by
the possibility that she might make
use OF a pardon to her own advan.
tages should she return to her criml-
nal ways, but after full consideration
decided to risk all this in the hope
that it might aid in making a better
woman of her.
Mamie DeCris is the woman who
created such stir in the penitentiary
department in the summer Of 1903,
when she was whipped for breach of
discipline by Warden Allagood. The
Legislature, which was in session when
the matter came out, took the matter
up and many sensational newspaper
articles were written about the case.
Subsequently the warden who admin
istered the whipping and other officials
at the state farm were dismissed and
others put in their places.
Mamie DeCris obtained several hun.
dred dollars, worth Of diamonds and
ieWelry from Savannah merchants by
using the name of a well known and
wealthy woman of that city.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-11-24
IN RACE FOR GOVERNOR.
Hon. Clark Howell, Editor of Atlanta
Constitution, Makes Announcement.

Hon. Clark Howell, Editor Of Atlanta
Constitution, Makes Announcement.
Positive announcement of his inten'
lion to run for governor of the state
of Georgia two years hence was made
Monday by Hon. Clark Howell, editor
of the Atlanta Constitution, and state
senator from. the Fifth district. This
declaration of Mr.. Howell's intention
at this time is due to the virtual an
nouncement of their candidacy for gov.
ernorship by Hon. J. H. Estill, OF Sa'
vannah. and Hon. Boykin Wright, OF
Augusta.
1t has been reported for some time
past that Mr. Howell would run, but
he has remained silent as to his in.
tentions until Monday. In response to
the question whether or not he would
be a candidate, Mr.. Howell said:
The fact that two other announce
ments have already been made perhaps
iustifes me in saying, even thus ear
", that will be in the race, that my
friends may know of my intentions.
The people are just out Of one cam
paign, and it is rather early to precip-
itate another: indeed, will not do so
further than to say to my friends and
we'll wishers in all parts of the state
that at the proper time l shall make
formal announcement presenting my
candidacy to the consideration of the
voters of the state. The statement |
make now and any formal announce
ment that may afterwards be made,
will perhaps not be received as mat
ter of news, for without any word
from me, or any effort to build up q
sentiment favorable to my candidacy,
the idea seems to have been prevalent
for some time that l would be In the
race, and many of my friends have
been moving accordingly. l suppose
this grew out of the thought that as
president of the senate the sugg estfon
was logical and the promotion nc IN
reasonable. At any rate. Whatever
may be the cause Of it, I am in po-
sition where, in justice to myself and
to those whose friendly interests has
been so earnestly manifested In my
behalf, it may be said that will at the
proper time go before the people, take
the matter up with them, and abide by
the result of the primary"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-11-24
AIDING FALL RIVER STRIKERS.

Federation of Labor Votes an Assess
ment Of One Fer Cent.
The delegates to American Federa-
ton of Labor, in session at San Fran
cisco. unanimously voted to levy an
assessment Of one PEI cent per week
for three weeks in aid OF the textile
workers now out on strike at Fall Rlv'
er. Mass, and to confer on the execu-
tive council of the federation authority
to levy additional assessments. Tnls
will Immediately realize $4,000 fo-
the aid of strikers.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-11-24
NAN PATTERSON ON TRIAL

Woman Arraianed in New YORK Court
for Murder Of Caesar Young.
After more than five months in the
Tombs prison awaiting trial on
charge Of murder, the case OF Nan
Patterson, the alleged slayer OF Caesar
Young. was brought to trial in the
criminal branch Of the supreme court
in New York Wednesday.
In anticipation of the beginning OF
the trial the court room was crowded
with spectators. There was only
slight delay before 1t was announced
that everything for the opening OF the
trial was in readiness.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-11-24
Younu Woman Kills Man.

Sunday afternoon there was a dis
turbance at the Long residence, TWO
miles from Donalds. Several men Wis
itors became boisterous and were eject
ed by the women. As they left. Ben
HAYNES pulled Rena Long, an old wo-
man, with him. She hit him with a
stick OF wood. He reached for a piece
of scantling and hit her. She called
for help and Claude Addison. young
woman, shot at Haynes three times
with an American bulldog pistol. One
shot killed him instantly. Claude Ao-
olson, as principal, and Rena Long as
accessory, have been committed 10
ian in Abbeville. All parties are white.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-11-24
Columbia Barber Suicides.

Philip Maltry, the proprietor OF
wr;eht's barber shop. in Columbia
was found dead in his bed IN Colum-
bia. with a cord around his neck
drawn so tight that it almost cut the
skin.
Maltry had been running the oaroer
snop at the hotel for several years. ana
mad built I'D a nice business.
He retired early to his bed and tne
family was Mortified the next morning
when it was found that he was oeao:
A physician was called in at once anu
il was necessary to cut the little cora
from around his neck and cut loose
the stick that he had twisted tne
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-11-24
READY TO SERVE SENTENCES.
Doctor and JeweIer Must Go to Pris
On Camps for Four Years.

Doctor and JeWeler Must Go to Pris'
on Camps for Four Years.
Thomas Sullivan, accompanied by
one of his attorneys, left Americus,
Ca, Wednesday, for Atlanta, to appear
before the prison commission for as
signment to one of the state camps to
serve his sentence of four years. Sui
Ivan was convicted at the recent ses-
sion of Sumter superior court for as
sault with intent to murder, growing
out of criminal operation performed
upon young woman.
DR.. George W. Barrow, a practicing
physician, was convicted Of perform
ing the criminal operation, and like
wise sentenced to four years in the
penitentiary.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-11-24
MISSOURI LOSES STATE BUILDING

Costly Structure at St. Louis Worid's
Fair Reduced to Ashes.
The Missouri state building at the
st. Louis fair, was destroyed by fire
Saturday evening. resulting from the
explosion of a hot water heater in the
basement.
The principal loss is in the contents
of the building. The building cost
saA5,OOO and in the building was S7S.-
600 worth of furnishings, the most val
uable of which were portraits of all
former Missouri governors and su-
preme court judges.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-11-24
Old Board Reelected.

At the annual meeting of the Charles
ton and Western Carolina railroad in
Charleston the old board and officers
were reelected. J. B. Cleveland, pres
ident: Henry Walters. vice president;
r. D. Cronley. secretary; J. F. Post.
treasurer; J. R. Kenly. general man
ager; T. NJ. Emerson. traffic manager;
H. C. Prince. general auditor.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-11-24
Uoly Runors Cause Shooting.

As sequel to ugly rumors current
on the streets at Aiken for several
days, Victor B. Cheshire was shot
through the cheek by L. Q. King. Ches-
hires injuries are not considered Sc
rious.
It is stated that Cheshire, who is a
1rural carrier, had agreed in conse'
quence of certain charges against him.
to leave the state. Failing to do So,
King, it is said, seeing him on the
street, came upon him from behind
aud fred. The affair is deeply deplor-
ed as the parties are prominently con-
Dected.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-11-24

Half Million Dollar Fire in Cincinnati.
Fire in Cincinnati Monday caused a
loss in the central part Of the city on
the south side Of Fourth between Wal.
nut and Main streets, and also on
Main street, near Fourth, approximate
ing 100000.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-11-24
Charleston to Have Silk Mill.

A silk mill of Passaic, N. j., has
written to Charleston. to inquire OF
the facilities and concessions which
may be made here to secure branch
ssactory in Charleston. The matter
will be considered by the commercial
people, preliminary to the coming of a
representative of the mills. who is to
present the matter to the business in
terestS.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-11-24
THOUGHT to be Murderer.


The police authorities of Savannah,
Ca. few days ago arrested negro
for attempting to pass worthless
check, who is thought to be Sam
Brown the slayer of young Allan
Heathington, of Meggetts, this state.
The negro seems to answer the de-
scription of the man who is wanted
and an investigation is being made.
Rewards Of $500 and 5000 are offered
for the apprehension of the murderer.
the first by the relatives of the mur'
dered man and the second by the gov
ernor of South Carolina. Brown de-
MES all knowledge of the crime, but he
is being held.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-11-24
TWO MUROERERs SWUNG UP.

NeiiI Sellers and Dave Brown, Col
ored, Hanged at Elizabethtown.
Neill Sellers and Dave Brown, ne
groes, convicted in Bladen. n. C., in
october, of the murder OF Mrs. George
Parker near Clakton, early in Sep
tember, were hanged on double gal
lows in the Jail yard at E!izabethtown
Wednesday. Both protested their in
nocence-