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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-10-13
Vindietive Politics.


(From The Atlanta Journal)
The postoffice department has made
public the appointment OF George
Washington Murray, a negro and an
ex-congressman, as postmaster at the
fourth-class Office of Huger, S. c. This
is President Roosevelt's reply, we
presume. to the democratic conten-
tion that he is menace to the peace
and prosperity of the white and COL
ored races of the south-a defiant an
swar if one of that character was
hurled out of the white house.
In addition to the objection raised
by the community against the ap-
pointee-an objection which in itseh
should have sufficient weight with
the president to cause the appoint
ment to be annulled-there is an
other and more serious consideration
TO be weighed. It. is stated In reports
from the state capital of South Caro-
lima that Murray has been convicted
OF forgery.
This report has been published IN
the newspapers broadcast, and as yet
we have heard of no action that mas
been taken by the administration TO-
wards removing the negro from ONCE
It seems to be case OF vindictiVe
reprisal on the part Of the president
For our part we are not in the least
surprised since it is on level WITH
the other administrative acts towards
the white people of the south to whom
Roosevelt's candidacy does not appear
and from whom he cannot hope TO
draw political strength. He had neV'
er allowed the appointment OF ne
gro postmaster, we feel confident
over a community Of white people
whom he had reason to expect assist
ance in his race for the presidency.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-10-13
AFTER BUFFALO GRAF1ERs.

Citizens are Startled at Disclosures
Of Municipal Rottenness.
Buffalo, N. Y, is house-cleaning. Re-
suits already achieved have startled
citizens generally and have thrown
corrupt officials into a panic. Dis
closures in prospect, it is promised on
good authority. will appall the law
abiding and will start procession Of
grafters to states prison.
Three aldermen and four ex-alder-
men are under indictment on the
charge Of taking bribes. Most OF them
are accused of taking small amounss.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-10-13

At a district convention of the re-
publicans of the fourth congressional
district held in Greenville. ]. Duncan
Adams, the present United States
marshal, was nominated for congress
to oppose ]. T. Johnson at the gen.
eral election. Every county in the
district was represented at the meet
ing.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-10-13
Crossed Wires Cause Fire.

Considerable excitement was caus-
ed at Rock Hill by the crossing OF
the Catawba Power Company's wires
with one of the telephone connections.
Every telephone bell in the city
rang. The fuses were burned out In
the telephone exchange. and a small
blaze started. Several slight fires
were discovered in time to be put out
before much damage was done.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-10-13
This Hazing Cut Short.

While hazing a new boy, three stu
dents of Wofford college fitting school
were badly cut, one receiving a deep
cut in the thrat, severing almost en-
tirely the ear. The others were only
slightly injured.
The fracas began when three of the
old students attempted to haze an
under classman, who turned upon
them with a knife and pair Of brass
knucks. AS a result all three were
wounded, but the hazing was cut
short.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-10-13

Fifteen Hundred Miners Strike.
Fifteen hundred miners employed
bv the Massillon, O., Coal Mining
Company went on strike Monday, de-
manding an advance of 2 cents a ton
over the scale fixed last April for ma
chine mining.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-10-13
To Practice What He breaches.

The Archbishop or westminster Ilas
become total abstainer. Like Car
dinal Manning, he has recognized the
havoc made among his flock by drunk
enness, and as he must preach teetotal-
ism to those who need it, he has d.
ciGed to practice it as we'll.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-10-13
Wa.son's Headquarters in Gotham.

Wa.son's Headquarters in Gotham.
Headquarters for Thomas E. Wat
son, presidential candidate of the peo-
pies party, were opened in New York
city Monday in the Hoffman, house.
The rooms are four in number, on
the first floor. Melville G. Paliser will
be in charge Of the headquarters.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-10-13
Murray Convicted Of Felony.

A Columbia dispatch says: George
Washington Murray, who has been
appointed postmaster at Huger. Sum-
ter county, has been convicted of a
felony, a jury of that county having
found him guilty Of forging the name
of an old negro from whom Murray
bought some land.
Murray was in congress once, is
rich, and was defended by the best
lawyers in Sumter, and yet his guilt
was so apparent that he was conv'
victed.
Another republican negro, accused
of felony in this state, is Aaron Preo'
leau, a mail clerk, and candidate for
congress from Charleston.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-10-13
Machinist ManaIed by Betting.

H. Clyde Briggs, machinist VINO
is employed at Pacolet Mills No. 3
met instant death during a few min
utes' shut down of the machinery.
Briggs took occasion to adjust the
rope belt which is connected with the
main fly wheel, and the machinery
suddenly starting, the man was hurl
ed with great force against the face
of the giant wheel, death ensuing in
stantly. His head and shoulders
were crushed.
He was a married man and had
been employed by the Pacolet com
pany for about sixteen years.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-10-13
Poisoned Bride Yields to Death.

Poisoned Bride Yields to Death.
Mrs. Bert Gregory. the bride Of but
four weeks, who was poisoned at UE.
ion by taking strychnine with calo.
mel, whether accidental or intention.
al on the part of her husband remain.
ing to be proved, died after lingcri:?'
unconscious for many hours.
At the inquest now adjourned until
strong evidence was introduced
against the husband, though he still
maintains his innocence.
The young woman, who thought she
was taking a dose of calomel, but af-
forwards was seized with convulsions,
never regained consciousness, and the
only statement she made was Of thct
to the physician when he first arrived.
1t was thought at one time that the
woman would recover, but she grad
ually grew worse. At the coroner's
inquest some sensational testimony
was brought out.
Boyd Harris. with whom the couple
had been living since their marriage,
testified that the young husband in
sisted On his wife taking the medicine
which he had secured from local
physician and which, after some per-
suasion, protesting against needing It,
she took it.
Gregory was arrested while his wife
lay at the point of death, but was re-
leased under $500 bond when 1t was
thought that his wife would recover.
He maintains his innocence.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-10-13
Auoustans are Interested.

Ru9uSldHS a'S "e
A dispatch from Augusta, Ca, says:
A recent decision in Carolina liquor
case is of considerable interest to the
liquor dealers of this city, who have
had considerable trouble, owing to the
seizure of shipments into the state by
dispensary constables. The decision
is of interest because it defines the
rights of nonresident shipper OF
whiskies and limits the power OF the
constable to seize and hold ship
ments.
The decision is to the effect that
no shipment of whiskies can be selz-
ed while in the hands of common
carrier, not even if the carrier is a
drayman, delivering the goods to the
rightful owner. The goods must nrst
pass into the hands Of the owner and
be released legally to him. This
means that shipments OF liquor can
not be seized while in the hands OF
railroads, steamship companies, or
while being delivered to the owners
by a transfer company or common
drayman.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-10-13

death from gUnshot wounds at the
hands Of Harvey Lang, and that Lang
was killed hy Aral with heavy stick.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-10-13
% III

SsotS IDN'T go quick:' well,
4 tolerable." said Aunt Patty,
6 6 passing the whisk which
4 ~ she had just pulled out OF
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-10-13
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( STATE NEWS ITEAS.
Adams Gets Nomination.

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-04

 the Moore & Handley Hardware com pany for about eight years. His elec- ton as chairman of the new committee was unanimous.
 James F. Hawkins who was selected treasurer of the new committed, is the colleague of MT. Metcalf from the Ninth ward MT. Hawkins is now serving his second term as committeeman. He was the treasurer of the subcommittee of the city committee that recently went out of existence and he looked after the fi- nancial affairs of the committee during the last campaign MT. Hawkins is the oil inspector of Jefferson county and is a deputy clerk in the office of the clerk of the criminal court
 A. P Rich, who was elected secretary of the new committed is one of the repre- sentative from the Second ward. MT Rich Is now serving his second term as secre- tary of the committee. having been re- elected to the office without opposition. MT Rich is a broker.
 It is hardly probable that the new com mittee will meet before the time comes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-04
RARE COLLECTION OF STUFFED BIRDS
 GIVEN TO SCHOOLS BY GEO. GRIFFIN
FORMAL WELCOME
 WILL BE POSTPONED
COMMERCIAL CLUB AND BOARD
 OF TRADE DEFER CELEBRATION
 OF OPENING OF sEARoARD LIN. TIL PASSENGER SERVICE IS ON.

A joint meeting of the Commercial club and board of trade on a suitable celebra- ton of the arrival of the first freight train over the seaboard' was held yes- terdav afternoon in the Commercial club rooms.
 J. A. yanHoose was elected chairman of the joint committee and R. W. Ewing secretary. MT. VanHoose stated that he had had a conference with L. B. Parosns. superintendent of the Seaboard, and J. G. Cantrell, assistant general freight agent. and that they had assured him that they were eager and willing to co-op- crate in any demonstration. These offi- cials also asked that the celebration be postponed until the regular passenger gave as their reason that it was uncertain as to what hour and minute the first freight train would arrive, and that a delay might inconvenience the committee and the public who attended.
 MT. Van Hoose also sated that when the passenger schedule was put into eff feet the officials of the road from the east would come to Birmingham to par ticipate in the celebration of the arrival of the first passenger train and that the local officials of the road thought that this would be much better. In view of that, the following resolution was offered by J. D. Collins and seconded by A. J. Krebs and passed:
 In difference to the views and wishes of the superintendent of the Seaboard 1t is deemed by this joint committee ad- visable to postpone the more formal wei come of its entry Into the Birmingham district until a later day.
 g. That the chairman of this committee be authorized to call tho joint committee together when the proper time arrived.
 g. That every manufacturing plant and rafRoad in the district be requested tc notify all engineers to sound by whistle a long and hearty welcome to the first train when 1t steamed Into the city taking their notice and cue from the big whistle of the Sloss-Sheffield city fur naces, which would begin to blow as soon as the train came opposite their location.
 A. That the chairman and secretary bt requested to also communicate with such manufacturing plants and railroads and suggest to them this welcome of the first Seaboard train.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-04
Wheeler Business College Notes.

Among the callers at the college the past week was James R. Chandler, 1902, who is now with the Lindsey Wagon works, Laurel, Miss.
 Miss Lena Sewelovity has recently &C., cepted a position as stenographer in the office of H. I. Goldstein.
 Mrs. s. w. Askew has been absent from school the past week on account of sick ness.
 Eugene Blatzer Is Supplying" as stem ographer in the office of the Carolina Portland Cement company
 Miss Louise Pickens. Birmingham. has enrolled for a course in the stenographic department.
 Miss Mamie Stegall is now employed as stenographer by Earle, Terrel & Go.
 T. w. Murray, Birmingham, has en- rolled for a course in the commercial dena rfrnent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-04
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoR WORK.
Programme for the Last Meeting to Be
 Held Thls Year.

The Jefferson County Christian En- deavor union will hold it's last meeting for the year at Vine Street church, West End. Tuesday, December 6. A special car will leave Second avenue and Eighteenth street at 7;30 sharp. The meeting will begin at o'clock This will be a grand summary of the years work. which has been the most prosperous m the history of the union, having more than doubled It's membership.
 The following programme has been ar ranged:
 Praise Service, MT Roger Snyder.
 "Our Finances" Miss Mamie Hughes, secretary and treasurer.
 Organized and Re-Organized," Mir T. P. Williams. chairman Lookout commit tee
 Our Meetings" MT. s. F. Bissett, chairman Program committee. Vocal Solo, (selected) Mrs. c. B. Will liamson.
 Feeding the Lambs." MT. H. G. Win gle, chairman Missionary committed
 Printers Ink MT. J. E. Hixon, chair man Press committee.
 Vocal Solo (selected) Mrs. C. B. Will liamson
 "Our Specials" Mir V. B. Ramseur, chairman Transportation committee.
 Socially" Miss Maude Newton, chair man Social committe.
 Vocal Solo (selected) A Vine Street "Junior''
 Business.
 One minute report of societies for 1904.
 Report of nominating committee.
 Mizpah.
 Social session, Vine Street Endeavorers
 Attached to the programme is this note: 'As this Is the last meeting of the year and the annual report of officers, please make a special effort to have your so- ciety well represented. Each society Is expected to take part in the 'one-mlnute report from societies. Have some mem Der or the president ready to report"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-04

-N~S~~~~rNN~~r~~~r~r~r~rSe around for the next municipal campaign. It has been suggested however, that in one ward in Birmingham an independent candidate may be put In the field to op- pose the regular nominee for alderman, at the general election In May. This does not seem probable. however, but in case such action Is decided upon, the city committee will be called to meet to or ganize campaign work.
 When asked with reference to the report of opposition in one of the wards at the general election, Chairman Metcalf said yesterday afternoon:
 ''Yes. I have heard something to that effect, but d6 not put the least credence in the report. If such thing should pos gibly happen, however. the city commit tee will be called together at once ana arrange for an active campaign for the democratic nominee"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-04
TO THE PUBLIC.

The opening up of the Seaboard rail- way into Birmingham enables us to make long contemplated and substantial re- duction in the price of our well known Ingram Lithia Water.
 1. Beginning Monday, December g., we will, in Birmingham and the im- mediate suburbs, reduce the price of full cases containing one dozen q2) full half gallon bottles from the present price of $3.00 to s2.75, allowing the usual rebate of s1.5O for empty bottles.
 2. In addition. for the spot cash, paid on of before delivery, we will further re- duce this price to s25O The water will thus cost only $1.00 net for six (6) full gallons.
 Neither of the above offers will ap- ply to half cases nor to carboys. We desire to encourage buying in full cases and in bottles. Water Is safer from con tamination, and more convenient for use. when bottled and sealed by responsible and trained help. Please read the claims for this rare water.
 It Is a well known fact that the water supplies of the Birmingham district arc rapidly becoming dangerously contami- mated by the opening up of new indus- tries and increasing population.
 Until this district arouses itself and goes further for a pure supply, Altering, alum settling, "mud mating" boiling, are all necessary and are all good as far as they can reasonably go in doctoring up muddy contaminated water.
 But why should family run any risk in using such doctored up water, when Ingram Lithia water can be bought for 10 2-3c per gallon. bottled and delivered fresh at the residence Pure and spark ling, fit for use on any kings table. 1t is now sold at such low price that few families need be deprived of its plentiful use It is an agreed medical fact that the average person does not drink enough pure water Very respectfully' INGRAM LITHIA WATER COMPANY.
 201S Third Avenue.
 Roth Phones 103.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-04
RESPONDENT MAN
 COMMITS SUICIDE
J. E. MANN, JR., OF NASHVILLE,
 ENDS HIS LIFE IN ROOM AT Lo-
 CAL HoTEL-ExPEcTED RE- VERSES LED HIM TO THE ACT.

J. P. Mann. Jr., a travelling man from Nashville, was found dead in his bed in a room in the Morris hotel yester- day morning about Il o'clock.
 He had committed suicide by taking morphine as a result of dependency over the probable loss of his position on ac- count of a spree.
 The remains were carried to the under taking establishment of the Gaudin com pany, where Coroner Paris held an in- vestigatlon, the result of which was decision that the deceased took his own life.
 When found, MT. Mann's body was ly- ing in a comfortable position on the bed and a box of morphine was found under his pillow The deceased left about dozen letters addressed to friends, which he requested to be sent by special de- livery. He left a $1 bill on top of the let ters with which to purchase the stamps. He also left three public letters. which Coroner Paris has, stating that after the past, he could not face the future
 Tn these letters Mann thanked several friends for kindnesses and asked that his remains be sent to Nashville, which was done last night.
 Mann was very well known in Bir- mingham. He had been here several days. a portion of which time he spent at St. Vincents hospital. He returned to the hotel Friday after his stay at the hospital and evidently commenced at once his preparations for suicide. He seemed cool while making the arrange ments, as he tore up a number of letters and telegrams, besides writing number of others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-04
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
l. T. Morgan.

I. T. Morgan, a well known resident of this city, died this morning at 7:2O at St. Vineent's hospital after a lingering illness, aged 70 years. MT. Morgan was the father of W. Barnes Morgan and Frank Morgan of this city, of Mrs. E.. Brewer of Woodlawn and of Miss Celes- tine Morgan of Atlanta.
 MT. Morgan was a native of East Alabama, and for very many years was actively identified with active business and farming interests. His remains were carried yesterday afternoon at 4 O clock to Opelika, Ala, where they will be laid beside his wife, who was a sister of Hon. William H. Barnes, now de- ceased, a member of the famous Barnes family of that section. He was q man of the strictest integrity, and was es- teemed by all who knew him. and his death will be regretted by a large circle of friends and acquaintances
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-04
Laurel Rebekah Lodge.

Laurel Rebekah Lodge No. 57. I. o. O. F., held an unusually interesting meet ing Friday night. Although the weather was threatening large number of the members were present and were enthusi- astic on the subject of increasing mem bership. A number of pledges were made to have new candidates for initiation out at the next meeting night, and an invi- tation has been extended the degree team of the Myrtle Rebekah Lodge to meet with them next meeting night to put on the work and see that the new candidates get all that is coming to them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-04
CLOSING DAYS OF
 THE CONFERENCE
STANDING COMMITTEES AN NoUNcED-LovE,FEAsT AT THE FIRST METHODIST CHURCH THIS MORNING.

At yesterdays session of the Alabama conference of the Methodist Episcopal church. held in Simpson Methodist church at Nineteenth street and Avenue c, the standing committees were announced by Bishop Goodsell in the morning, and the congregation listened to a sermon by Dr. Altman in the afternoon.
 Here are the standing committees:
 Board of examiners-W. M. Crowman. D. B. L. Elder. W. F. Thomas, J. L. Brasher, J. M. Jackson, D. c. Betz N. L. Powell. J. F. Hopper. J. NJ Bowman, s. s. Owen. A. B. Blevins and A. r. Vandiver.
 Board of church extension-W. M. crowman, president; W. T. Stokes, vice president; J. L. Brasher. secretary; J. E. Hill. treasurer; H. W. Perrin, c. R. John son. Presiding elders ex-offlcio mem- bers.
 Conference missionary society-N. T. Powell, president; H. c. Owen, vice pres ident; J. L. Brasher. secretary; w. M. Crowman, treasurer board of managers, w. P. Wesson. A. E. Bliyens. A. M. Bow man, L. H. Jackson.
 Trials and appeals-D. c. Betts R. w. Burdeshaw, T. L. Hopper, J. M. Bow man, N. L. Powell.
 To preach missionary sermon-L. H. Jackson; T. J. Hopper. alternate
 Edwardsville-Boaz and Kinsey were put in nomination for the next confer ence. the vote resulting in favor of Boaz. 'tA
 At the afternoon service a large con- gregation heard Dr. Altman.
 At S:45 o'clock this morning a Hove feast service will be held at the First Methodist church. Bishop Goodsell will preach at Il o'clock.
 Tonight President Race of Grant uni- versity will preach at the First Metho- dist church.
 The conference ends with tomorrow's sessions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-04
COMMITTEE MADE
 UP OF YOUNG MEN Younger Democracy More Fully Represented Than Formerly ACTIVE PARTY WORKERS New City Democratic Executive Com mittee WilI Probably Not Have
 Another Meeting Until the
 Next Campaign.
ACTIVE PARTY WORKERS

The new city democratic executive com mittee which was sworn Into office last Tuesday night is composed largely of the younger members of the party in Birmingham. Tn fact. young democracy 1t is said Is better represented on the present committee than ever before in the history of local politics.
 Walter Metcalf the new chairman. comes from the Ninth ward. He has been a member of the city committee for over two years; is now serving his second term as a member of that body. MT. Metcalf is a well known young business man of Birmingham having been connected with