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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-01-14
DIETRICH EX0NERATED.
Charges Against Nebraska Senator
Quashed in Omaha Court at Sua.
nesfion of Presidinn Iudne.

SSSe'ot VI EISS'3I'IS SaSSS'
At Omaha, Nebr., Friday, United
States Senator Dietrich, who appeared
in court to answer the charge Of
agreeing to receive, while member
of the United States senate, consider
alton from one Fisher, for aiding to
procure the appointment Of postmas.
ter, was released from custody, the
jury being instructed to bring in ver-
dict of not guilty.
The decision of Judge Vandeventr:
sustained demurrer interposed by
counsel for Senator Dietrich. The
demurrer was made to- the introduc-
ton Of evidence on the ground that
Dietrich was not actually a member
of the senate when the alleged brib-
cry took place. The effect of the de-
ciSion is that man is not actually
a member of congress from the time
of his election until he shall have ia.
ken the oath at the bar of the house
to which he is elected, and that he is
not amenable to law as member Of
congress and officer of the United
States.
Judge Vandeventer said that the
court was unable to find single in
stance, nor had counsel cited any in
stance, where a member of congress,
after his election and prior to his
qualification, has enjoyed greater
privileges than any other person by
means of their election, although they
often enjoyed much greater influence.
Continuing he said:
Under the law, therefore, there is
no crime, except where congress has
so declared. The court does not make
the law and say what it should like
to have it be. Congress makes the
law and the court construes it. Here
congress has said that members OF
that body who take bribes shall be
punished. It might perhaps be COM
petent for congress to enact a law
which would make it penal offense
for any person to attempt to secure
for another an Office under the United
States government, but such a sug-
gestion is not included in this statute.
Instead of saying every person, it is
confined to members of congress, Off
GERS and agents of the United States.
The two houses Of congress, under
the constitution, are the only judges
Of whom shall sit as members of their
respective bodies"
A nolle was then entered N the case
of James Fisher, postmaster at Hast
ings, by the government.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-01-14
DEATH OF coLoRED LEADER.
w. A. Pledger, Head Of Georgia Re
publican Party, Passes Away.

w. A. Pledger, the well-known Geor-
gia negro politician and chairman OF
the state republican executive commit
tee, died at his home in Atlanta Fri
day morning. He had beer i'll for sew
eral weeks past from tuberculosis.
Pledger was lawyer and was also
editor and proprietor of The Atlanta
Age, a weekly publication devoted to
the interests of the negro race. He
was active and energetic in politics
and had become prominent figure in
The ranks of Georgia republicanism.
He had held Office under the republl-
can administration. He was formerly
vice chairman of the state republican
committee and succeeded to the chair
manship on the resignation of United
States Marshal Walter H. Johnson.
Funeral services were conducted
Sunday morning at 10 o'clock at Big
Bethel Church. The body was then "a
ken to Athens, the former home OF the
deceased, for intcrment.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-01-14
DOOM OF BOIL WEEVlL.
Amendment Providing Appropriation
for Examination of Enemy Of
Cotton Passed in the House.

A Washington special says: The
house Friday made available the sum
of s25O,0O0 to be used to meet the
emergency caused by the rayages OF
the cotton boil weevil and other IT,
sects and diseases affecting cotton.
The measure was adopted without di-
vision, meeting general support. The
sum is to be diverted from the half
million dollars appropriated last year
to eradicate the foot diseases among
cattle
Mr.. Burleson, of Texas, speaking
for the bill, explained that the meas
ure simply diverted money heretofore
appropriated for another purpose, and
did not make new appropriation. He
urged the Importance of the passage
of the bill to the cotton growing sec
tions, giving the history of the Dol!
weevil, and what it has done.
The bill was passed without divis-
ion. It provides that the sum made
available may De expended by the Sec
retary of agriculture in such mann~r
as he shall deem best, in cooperation
with state experiment stations and
practical cotton growers, if the secre-
tary Of agriculture shall deem it ad-
visable to meet the emergency caused
by the ravages Of the cotton boil wee
vii and other insects affecting cotton.
The house then went into committee
of the whole to consider pension bills.
The committee arose at 2:25 p. m,
having acted favorably upon lis bills,
20 Of which were senate bills. The
house passed the 115 bills in twenty
minutes.
At 2:45 p. m. the house adjourned
until Monday.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-01-14
Will Inspect the Fertilizer.

VIII inspect the Fert'tiZeF' q.
From the agricultural department OF
Clemson college the following state
ment has been issued:
Among the agricultural classes OF
this state a very widespread interest
has been awakened by the importation
of what is claimed to be Peruvian or
natural bird guano, supplies OF which
were supposed 20 be exhausted. Al
most daily inquiries are received by
the fertilizer department here concern
ing the genuineness of the article,
whether a manipulated or natural qua
no, etc., and in consideration of the
important interests involved and to
protect both the farmers and dealers,
Mr.. Stackhouse, the secretary, will
send an official inspector, with long
experience in the composition and
handling of fertilizers, instructed to
meet the vessel on its arrival and to
make a careful, thorough examination
of the material, the custom house pa
pers of the ships, to witness the meth
DDS of drawing their samples and send
one to this department for analysis.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-01-14

contracts and to regulate prosecutions
on contracts so indexed. Senator John
sons bill to provide penalty for
strikes and lockouts has come over to
the house from the senate, where it
was passed.
There are several bills relating to
the lien law and to the law regulating
chattel mortgages. Mr.. Webb's bill to
establish a state fertilizer factory is
still on the calendar.
There are several bills relating to
the dispensary and several more may
be reasonably expected before this
session ends-the dispensary being the
most prolific source of legislation and
debate that has ever been known in
the general assembly of South Caro-
lima.
The commission on the completion
of the state house has given no inkling
of it's recommendation or finding, but
there is the expectation Of something
interesting.
Another commission was instructed
to investigate the tax system of the
state and the expenditures and to find,
if possible, how the annual deficiency
of 100000 can be remedied. This is
really the most important matter that
can come before the general assembly,
as the state is now doing business on
credit with no present prospect Of ever
paying up.
The terms of all the members of
the board of directors of the dispen-
sary and of the commissioner are out.
and there are several vacancies also
on the penitentiary board, the state Ii
brarian is to be chosen and other off,
ces filled.
L.. J. Williams, the present chairman
of the board OF directors, will not
stand for reelection, but will offer for
congress in the second district against
Congressman Croft H. H. Evans, OF
Newberry, now member of toe uoard,
is a candidate for the craftsmanship.
Commissioner Crum is not candi-
date for reelection. The most active
aspirants for his place are Represen-
tative Tatum, of Orangeburg, and Cap
tain w. D. Black, now bookkeeper at
the penitentiary.
The coming of the legislature al
ways brings lot of political gossip to
Colombia and before a week has pass
ed it can be pretty definitely known
who will be in the campaign next sum-
mer. So far no one is announced
against Governor Hayward, who will
naturally seek a second term, al
though there is some talk of M. F.
Ansel, of Greenville, who made the
race before.
Lieutenant Governor John T. Sloan
will stand for reelection this year. All
the other state officials SO far as is
known, will seek reelection.
The term of Railroad Commissioner
Garris expires and there will be the
usual hurdle race for this comforta-
BILE berth. Mr.. Garris will be opposed
by John G. Mobley, of Fairfield; W.
Boyd Evans, of Columbia, and Cans
ley of Tirrah." all of whom made the
race last time.
Others are mentioned, among them
being ex-Lieutenant Governor w. L.
Mauldin, of Greenville, now member
of the house.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-01-14

( SOUTH CAROLINA
! STATE NEWS ITEMS.
Wofford to Increase Endowment.
s~c1co~~3Ss>e~.

At meeting of the trustees OF Wof-
ford college at Spartanburg few days
ago, it was decided to begin at once
movement to increase the endowment
of that institution. The college is the
center of Methodist education of South
Carolina, and has been run continuous
ly since 1854. Since the installation OF
DR.. Henry Nelson Snyder, a native OF
Macon, the institution mas taken a
new impetus, and is in fine condition.
The endowment is now something
like 100000, and an effort to increase
it will be begun at once.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-01-14
CHINA RATIFlEs TREATY.
Uncle Sam Now Has Good Ground TO
Resist Russian Aggression.

A dispatch was received in Wash
ington Saturday announcing that the
Chinest emperor has ratified the
American and Japanese treaties OF
commerce with China.
The news was received with many
evidences of relief and qualification
in official circles While the treaty
does not become effective until rati-
fications are exchanged. the tact that
it has been ratified gives this govern
ment all the ground necessary in de-
manding of Russia that American
commercial rights shall be respected
in the territory now under dispute
with Japan
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-01-14
Charleston Pharmacist Arrested.

The case of the postal authorities
against DR.. E. A. Hall, a prominent
Charleston druggist. charged with
sending obscene matter through the
mails, has caused a great sensation in
business and social circles OF the city.
The case against DR.. Hail was made
out by Rev. Robert Wilson, D. D., pas
tor of st. Paul's Episcopal church, one
of the oldest and most historic church
es in the city. Because of DR.. Will
sons connection with the affair the
case is attracting more than usual ill.,
terest.
DR.. Wilson alleges that DR.. Hall has
been sending obscene advertising
through the mails, claiming that he
has sent out looking glasses advertis-
ing medicines that will cure certain
diseases, and on the reverse side OF
the glass is an obscene picture.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-01-14
ALWAYS in Stock.

A chemist was boasting in the COM
pany of friends of his well-assorted
stock in trade. There isn't a drug miss
ing" he said.
"Come, now," said one of the by
ISLANDERS, by way of a joke, Il bet that
you don't keep any spirit of contradic-
ton. we'll stocked as you pretend to
be-"
"Why not?' replied the chemist, not
in the least embarrassed at the unex-
pected sally. You shall see for your
self" So saying ne left the group and
returned in a few minuts leading by
the tand-his wife.-London Tit-Bits.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-01-14
REYES is STILL WAITING.

Tarries in Washington Pending the
Answer to His Last Request
General Reyes is still awaiting the
state departments reply to dis -
quest that the correspondence be-
tween him and the Washington gov
ernment regarding the Panama Incl
dent be sent to the United States sen.
ate.
It is quite possible that upon re-
ceipt of the state departments reply
to the last note, Reyes will leave fh-
mediately for Colombia. In tiat event
DR.. Herran, the Colombian charge,
will also close the legation and return
home.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-01-14
MAGAZINE Goes to Spartanbura.

The Educational, a monthly maya
zine which has for the past two years
been published in Columbia, will be
moved to Spartanburg. A new com
pany has been organized, with DR.. H.
N. Snyder, president of Wofford col
lege. as president.
The company is known as the Edu-
cational company, half the stock being
owned by The Herald Publishing Com
pany, which will print the magazine.
The magazine will be DOUBLED in
size and will deal with matters of gen.
eral interest in the south, being a
monthly review of southern fact and
thought.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-01-14
MISSING HEIREss LOCATED.
Miss Ethel RoveIl WsE Hid Out in
Mobile for Two Weeks

Ethel Rovelle, the alleged heiress &c
a fortune of eight million dollars, is
in Mobile, Ala. and says that she
came from Meridian. Miss, two weeks
ago. and that she has been in hiding
ever since. She says that she left
Meridian, where she was staying with
her uncle, ]. NJ. Husky, or her own &C.
cord. and has not been in Birmingham,
Ala. or New Orleans since she left
that place.
The woman is uneducateo, and says
that she was born in the country.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-01-14
QUAY MAY BE ADVISER.

Pennsylvania "Boss' and President
Hold Frequent Conferences.
A Washington special says: Matt
QUAY has become the confidential po-
litical adviser of President Roosevelt,
and it is among the possibilities that
the Pennsylvania boss may be chair
man of the republican national COM
mittee. Whether he IS or not, it is a
fact that just a, present Quay is in al
most daily communication With the
president upon matters political.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-01-14
POSTAL FRAUDS DISCUSSED.
Friday's Session Of Senate Taken Up
With a Lively Debate.

Alleged postofice frauds were under
discussion in the senate Friday, the
subject being opened in a set speech
by Mr.. Simmons North Carolina),
who insisted there should be an inVes-
tigation by the senate into. the
charges.
The discussion was participated IN
by Messrs. Burrows, Oolliver and
Quarles on the republican side, and
Messrs. Carmack, Tillman and Teller
on the democratic side.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-01-14
A VOLCANO IN KENTUCKY.

Eruption from Sugar Loaf Mountain
Assumes Alarming Phase.
A volcano on Sugar Loaf mountain,
in Rowan county. KENTUCKY, is assaM-
ing alarming proportions. There are
five assures on the side of the noun
tain from which smoke pours, accom-
panied By a deep rumbling noise. An
the trees in the vicinity are blasted
and splintered. The people Of that
section are terror stricken.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-01-14

NE windy, rainy morning
1 went to the tepee of old
Hoo-sis-moX-moX yellow
Hair. who had come to
visit his friends among the
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-12-23

led the cotillon and received with
grace the favors heaped upon her-but
all the time she was thinking of the
lieutenant spending his Christmas eve
under guard.
Then came the supper and after that
the Christmas tree. The officers were
made happy with remembrances from
the men; the men smiled at the little
tokens from the officers-for out on
this frontier post had grown up a
cameraderie between those stationed
there that knew no rank or station.
When the tree was emptied there en-
sued a hush as Miss Landers came
down the center Of the mess hall, her
stately form held proudly erect and
her eyes shining with a new light
Before the captain she curtsied with
old-fashioned ceremony. The whole
CON pany waited to hear her words
at used to be the CUSTOM" she be-
gan, "for the king to grant on Christ
mas eve a favor to his subjects-I
have one to ask"
Your pleasure, Miss Landers,"
laughed the captain. He was feeling
very good-natured just now.
1.-The release of Lieut.. Burton-and
his presence here" came the quick re
ply.
There was nothing for it but ODE
dience, and the captain gave the signal.
In a moment there came an orderly
with a young man in cowboy suit
Lieut.. Burton-and the crowd cheered
as he bowed low to them all.
"But-but-'' began the captain
wonderingly, "are you-are you"
Yes" interrupted Miss Landers
you brought him here yourself, and we
thank you so much. 1t was very kind
Lieut.. Burton bowed low again and
then took Miss Landers' hand. 81, too
thank you he added; then in low
tone, the words being audible only to
the captain: Don't fuss so long cr
the way with your auto next time-a
horse is swifter. And, say" in almost
a whisper come to our wedding, will
you-it's the last of January"
The orchestra began a waltz; the
lieutenant went whirling away on the
floor amid the maze of white dresses
and uniforms; tts-SIfe clock in the
fort tower strueky VAS Christmas
mG-aing.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-12-23
Port ARTHUR DEsoLATE.
Commander Mizzeneoff Gives Gloomy
Account of Affairs.

Cheffoo, Dec 1S.-(Midnight)-
Commander Mizzeneoff, who was ex-
ecutive officer of the Russian battle
ship Poltava, until that vessel was dis
armed, and who, on December 10,
headed the party of seven Russians.
who left Port Arthur in a sail boat
and arrived here yesterday with dis
patches, said to the Associated Press
correspondent tonight, in an inter-
view, that Port Arthur is desolate,
and excepting for the firing of guns,
q silent place.
"The Russians" said he, "are hus'
banding their artillery ammunition.
firing only when the effect will be GER
tain. There are 10000 men in the
line of forts, and their periods of rest
are few. The generals. except Gen.
Stoessel, live in the forts.
Every building II the whole town
is more or less damaged.
Gen. Stoessel has put the entire
population on regular rations sufficient
TO last three months. The ammuni-
ton is sufficient to last much longer
Il believe the Japanese will never
take the fortress under present condl-
tons"
Continuing Commander Mizzeneoff
said:
Port Arthur never looked more Sc
pulchral than on the night of Decem-
Der 9, when the Japanese shells re-
peatedly hit a hospital, killing seven
of the patients. Other patients who
were not helpless, fearing for their
lives, fed into the snow-covered
streets. Clothed in their white hos
pital garments, manned, crippled and
pallid, they made a ghostly show, and
it was some time before the provost
guard forced them to return to the
hospital A number died from ex-
posture.
1.-The hospitals contain 5000 pa
tients.
1.-The Sevastopol is the only warship
that has not been diSarmed.
During the recent fighting some
Japanese torpedo boats came in close
TO the harbor entrance. Gen. Stoessel
notified Rear Admiral Wirenius ito re-
lieve the forts Of the responsibility
of repelling these attacks. Rear Adj
miral Wirenius sent the Sevastopol to
the outer road where she anchored
every night, returning 10 the narDor
in the morning.
1.-The Seyastopol has been hit once
specifically She sunk one of the jap
anese torpedo boats near the harbor
entrance.
Rear Admiral Wirenius, while
going out in the harbOr to visit the
battleship RetviZan, was slightly
wounded in the arm by the fragment
of a she'll"
When Commander MiZZeneon left
Port Arthur it was calculated there
that the second Pacific squadron was
within ten days distance
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-12-23

hills nor culverts. Then, Just as TIA
Circle Bar was in sight, its twinklina
lights telling of the presence of a wait
ing passenger, there came sudden
hiss" and the captain was awakened
from his dream by quick turn into
the grass alongside the highway and
a short, uncompromising stop. Moth
ing for it but the unbundling of tools
the careful inspection of piston and
igniter, the rafting of chains and the
hammering of bolts.
The solitary horseman off in the dis
lance kept on his way and cared not,
if he knew, that the captain was swear.
ing at fate and his machine out there
on the wind-swept hills.
But even breaks may be repaired,
and finally, with grim sentiment OF
revenge, the captain pulled the lever
out to the limit and raced on his way
toward the Circle Bar.
1t was dark now and the lights in the
front of the automobile were dimmed
by the dust of the road; hence the
captain did not see until he was at
the very gate that lady on horseback
was approaching him. When he did
see, it was too late. Her horse gave
a great swerve and, though avoiding
the frightsome machine, struck its side
against the barbed wire fence. She
was assisted to the ground by her cow
boy companion-presum a groom
and the captain led her to the auto
mobile.
so sorry, Miss Landers-didn't see
H. h.
here, sir, take the horse to the barn
and order him looked after
81 think he had better come with
u.s." suggested Miss Landers. II prom
ised him. you know"
well" Then to the cowboy: Come
back here and get HILL take you to
the fort The man bowed silently
and went to the stables.
A few minutes later the automobile
was on its return journey, skimmins
the frozen ground and carrying its trio
Of passengers toward the scene of the
evenings gayety. Before it came into
the circle of light that marked the
driveway the cowboy accompanying
the captain and his fair passenger
slipped from his seat beside the latter
and hurried away in the darkness-but
what did the captain care? He handed
Miss Landers into the hall joyfully and
forgot that the other had ever lived.
But he did not forget the lieutenant.
Inquiry soon told him that the young.
er officer had left the fort soon after
dinner and had not yet returned. Then
in a moment came an orderly to say
that Mr.. Burton was in his room.
HE may so under guard until to-
morrow" ordered the captain savage
Iy. "Then 1 will take up his case. Let
us start the cotillon," with a low bow
to Miss Landers. She had heard his
orders and turned very white face tc
her partner as she took his arm. She
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his machine or miles at a velocity
that would have landed him in jail
in any city in the land.
The captain liked swiftness. That
was why he bought the automobile.
He ran il to the limit of its speed
whenever he rode. So in love with II
was he that beyond the dreary mOnot-
onous daily routine, he gave little at
tention to the 6oings Of the fort. He
had forgotten the annual club dance
and was for days unaware OF the COM
ing Christmas Eve celebration. He
was coursfng up toward Wild Horse
canyon when the arrangements were
made.
On that very afternoon as he round
ed the foot of the canyon he came
plump toward a lady riding almost as
swiftly as he, but mounted on hand
some brown Kentucky saddler. Her
horse veered far to the right, but she
sat him like a princess and showed no
sign of fear.
Beg your pardon" exclaimed the
captain. hating his machine and lift
ing his fatigue cap. She came nearer
and then he knew her-Lieut. Button
had brought her to the dance-sho was
a daughter of wealthy ranche-.
Miss Landers smiled and cane as
near as her restless horse would con-
sent to approach. Hero never saw
an auto before" she explained: then
rode on with another irradiating
smile.
The following week the red aYtomo-
bile was at Miss La1ders' door and
she went riding over the level plains
with the captain. He was radiant in
his happiness and was certain that he
had, with his advantage of equipment
and rank, outwitted his Nival. But
the happiness was short-lived; for,
riding up by the haunted house on the
crest of the divide a few days later.
he saw two figures on horseback, one
of wnom was plainly Burton and the
other evidently Miss Landers. After
that the contest became unfrendly,
and 1t WAS war to the knife between
the rivals.
So went the varying favors uF'd the
approach of tie holidays The fort. as
> t>'~a1I IN the dulluess Of winter. pro