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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-03-27
Saved By A Card.

The following ACCOUNT Of the value
Of card in the hands Of brother
Odd Fellow, copied from an ex~
change. relates thrilling experience.
After d brief summing up from
the Judge, the jury found a verdict
Of guilty without leaving the box.
Then the clerk put the formal ques-
ton: "P!isoner at the bar. You have
heard the verdict Of the jury. Have
YOU anything to say why sentence OF
death should not be passed upon
you?'
"Well. Cap'n. it's hard lines to be
hung for uothin'. but / see this IS q
vard-arm business. I know no more
of this ERE murder nor baby, but
these witnesses hahn t told no lies, |
pose. and what can l say agin 'em2
When this thing happened I was on
the City of Pekin,' at San Francisco !;
but you We got no call to believe that,
so there's an end on't.'
There was something bluff and
manly about the prisoner and that i'm
pressed the judge, who said, not un-
kindly: but. surely. prisoner, II
your story is true. you must have
friends and comrades with whom YOU
could have communicated. If yon
had thought they would do you good
YOU would have done this. It Is too
late now
"You re right. Cap'n; it is too
late. But it's all very we'll to say
let 'em know when a mans locked
up in Jail and don't know where they
are. They may be in America and
they may be at the Cape. aud how
could I let them know? Leastways:
not in time. No, it no use, Cap n,
and you'd better order me up at the
varl-a1m at once. y
Every one in court stared IN amaze
ment at the man who thus eoolly
urged the Judge to hurry his execu~
ton. while at the same time protest
ing his innocence. The judge was
touched.
"But prisoner, the court has no
wish to hang 4 man who may be inno'
cent. Is there 10 one who could speak
for you?'
':Not lileiy,' he began. But sud
denly he stopped short. A look OF
establishment came over his face: he
leaned eagerly forward: his eyes
seemed starting from their sockets.
Slowly Charles Wilson raised his
ann. and, pointing toward stranger
on the front bench, said, in a voice
half choked BY emotion. ''Yes'
there's a gentleman there who might
speak fer me
Tit judge turned sharply around.
"Do you know the prisoner? he
asked.
"No, your homer; | never say him
before in my life
A sigh of disappointment was audi
bic in the court room.
1.-THE prisoner seems to recognize
YOU, and, under the peculiar eircum-
stances, I will ask YOU to step into
the witness box and be sworn, in Or
der that the prisoner may ask You
questions.
The gentleman ascended to the
witness-box and was sworn.
"What's s yer name?' asked the
prisoner.
"Geerse A. Baker,
Il see yer wears threc-linked pin.
Are you an Odd FelIow?;'
II am
"Examine this ycrc card and tell
the court what You find. >
The witness examined the card at
some length and then replied:
"Iour honor. this is a visiting card
issued by Decatur Lodge, No.lO3, In
lenen;}cnt Order Of Odd Fellows. /"
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-03-27

Some men can tell you about many
bad thing the Alliance has done: but
# YOU ask them about the good things
the Alliance did for farmers they
seem to have been 80 busy locking
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-03-27

Ce;;ar Grlvr uni, il. c1 Andersen.
county, had a fine oyster supper and
good speaking last Saturday night.
That is right: ycn sec it is good t.
feed unicni>m - the inner man jijV
and thea. and n>t try u crowd to'
much Unionism :Ato tie brain al the
while.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-03-27

Well, now, if YOU think we are not
saying enough Of the right things In
these columns, and are saying too
much on the wrong side Of our far
ming interest, do drop US little con-
fdential note about it, so that we will
know better next time.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-03-27

I-e!;ancn Formers Union. Anderson.
county. saved to lis members by loyal
cc-cpcraticn isst year sistean tho:!~-
and dollars. This agreeable and
highly conmend:able report was
brought ont at the last Andersen
county Farmers union.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-03-27

When girl has nice. white teeth,
it $ funny how many things she tndS
to smile at.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-03-27
Farmers Union Bureau Of
information.

Conducted by the
South Carolina Farmers Educa
tional and Cooperation Union.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-03-27

ssI communicate intended for this
department should be addressed to J. c.
Stribllng, Pendleton, S. G..
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-03-27
Making Seventeen Hundred Barrels Of that
CHOICE TENNESSEE FLOUR Just Received
and While it Lasts to Go at
Best Patent $5.15 Every DOL.
Best half Pat. $4.4O) guaranteed.
Best Meal 75C. bushel.
Best GritS $l.75 Sack.

Don't don't be switched oil BY right
along. money and buy from
Our immense stock of spring goods arriving embracing ali the novel
ties and fancy goods and staples Mrs Moey in the North select
ing millinery. prepared to do the
right thing in rce STYLE quality &c., fer all round bill you SIM
ply beat don't make and burn
balance people getting educated and opening their
looking for No. Come and and be convinced
Forty experience something will treat right aad
don't you forget it,
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-03-27

and get Il new cook. This enc is kill
iny me. l.nvr to all. etc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-28
CONFIDENT OF REACHING
 NORTH POLE IN AIRSHIP

Chicago, November 27.-Belief in inc practicability of reaching the North pole by airship has been greatly strengthened in the mind of Walter Wellman, leader of the Wellman Polar expedition, as re- suit of his observations last summer at the expeditions base of supplies in Spitz- berg.
 MT. Wellman, who has recently arrived from Paris, whither he will return in two weeks to superintend the recon struction of his dirigible balloon, arrived in Chicago yesterday for a brief stay.
 MT. Wellman declared, last night that his experiences in Spitzberg of the last summer proved that his scheme for get ting to the pole by the aerial route was even more feasible than he had at first supposed.
 Both he and Major H. B. Hersey, head of the United States weather bureau at Milwaukee, who also spent the summer in Spitzberg, are strengthened in their opinion that the airship plan offers a very strong chance of success. Their observa- tion showed that there were days upon days during last July and August when
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-28
Holding the Body.

Coroner Paris came to Bessemer this morning to investigate the death of the stranger who was found Sunday morning under tine coal chute at the Robertstown furnaces and after going over the ground and examining the remains he was in- cined to think that there had been foul play The man was seen with another in Birmingham Saturday night. Intoxicaton is hardly thought tc be sufficient reason for his climbing upon the trestle. nor is inc wound in the head believed To be one resulting from fall. Dr. Grout of Reed CTS hospital is ready to give expert testimony on this matter which will pro l- ably point even more strongly toward manslaughter.
 Meanwhile the coroner has ordered the body held iu the Kennedy undertaking establishment for Il reasonable time for Identification. All that was found on his clothing was S5. d bunch of keys, a pair Of cuff buttons. one dice. two coupon checks to the Biou theatre. one ticket f" the same place, two cards of Joe Wheeler restaurant. some photographers' receipts. neektie and two handkerchleis, On the back of his shirt was the laundry mark 70. NJ" Coroner Paris desires that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-28
WANTS CITIZENSHIP
 FOR PORTO RICANS
President Will Recommend In Special Message to Congress That This
 Be Granted.

Wilmington, November 27--The President believes the people of Porto Rico are entitled to American citizenship, and will recommend that this be granted to them in a special message to Congress. The President has expressed the opinion that i. is lamntable they do not now enjoy this right.
 In this connection he noted that al- though Porto Rico had sent a delegate to the Pan-Amercan Congress at Ria Janeiro, that delegate could not even say he was an American citizen, and this is also the case if he visits Europe or any other country The President was very much pleased with his visit to Porto Rico. which he says Is prosperous and her government an excellent one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-28
JEWISH ASSOCIATION ''
 DENOUNCES POLICE
Will Organize Private Detective Fore. and Medical Staff Independent of
 Chicagos.

Chicago, November 27-Denouncing the Chicago police as "bulies' and .'tyrants' and Chicago justice as ridiculous the recently formed Hebrew Protective as- sociation announced last night it's de. termination to abandon direct appeal to the police department in cases of Jew batting" and conduct Is fight by vigl- lance committee methods.
 Details of the associations plans were reported to the Jews of the Ghetto at a mass meeting at the West Side audi torium. Nearly quarter of the audi ence was made up of alleged victims of the rowdyism.
 Some had their heads swathed in band ages. Others limped or carried crutches
 The association is preparing to conduct a campaign almost wholly independent of the city authorities. A private de- tective force is to be organized, medi- cal staff will be formed and legal de- partment will collect evidence and coh- duct prosecutions
 More than twenty cases of Jews in- jured or robbed were laid before the ex- ecutive committee of theassocla ton last night. &
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-28

appointment for tbe coming year. Mir Morris has only been in Bessemer one year. and for that reason it is expected that his appointment to this city will be renewed. His congregation Is well pleased with his ministry, and especially desirous that he be returned.
 There will be a meeting of the Bar as- sociation of Bessemer Wednesday after , noon for the purpose of taking action in the question brought out by the resolu- tions passed by the Board of Revenue last Monday in which it was recommend ed that the attorney prepare bill to repeal the Morrow act in reference to the city court of Bessemer. and to au- thorize an issuance of S5O0O0 worth of bonds to construct a court house in Bes- semer
 The Bessemer High school football team will meet the Owenton college az gregation on the college field tomorrow afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-28
WILL GO ON PLATFORM.
Minister Charged With Heresy Re
 signs.

New York, November 21-A Roches- ter, N. Y, special to the Tribune says that in a talk with the Rev Algernon $. Crapsey yesterday, it developed that pal church, and after having built up a church property valued at s15OOO0, he withdraws from the priesthood prac- tically penniless, and with not even a home to go to. His personal charities, added to what he has given directly to his church, have been many and large, and have depleted his resources.
 Dr. Crapsey, it is stated, will now de- vote himself to disseminating his views on the platform and through the medium of the press and reviews.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-28
Invitations Out.

Mrs. Clara A. Melton has issued in- vitations ot the marriage of her daugh- ter, Marie. to Dr. Thomas Claude Don- aid of Bessemer, Wednesday afternoon, December 12, at 3 o'clock at her home in Pineapple.
 Mir Felix Howton of Mississippi and Miss Lula Parsons daughter of Mrs. A. r. Parsons of Adger. were united in marriage at the church in Adger yester day in the presence of large number of friends, the Rev. MT Hurst perform ing the ceremony. The happy couple left the same evening for their new home In Mississippi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-28
anyone thinking he can identify the body
 call at once at the undertakers.
]. H Shackelford Dies.

j. Il. Shackeford, an old and respected citizen of Jonesboro, died this morning at o'clock after long illness of pneu- monia. Mir. Shackelford was 6S years old most of which tima he has spent in Jones valley. He was born and reared in this county, and has made Jonesboro his home since the war. During those first years in the eos he was d gallant war ror for the Confectionery. and at all times has shown himself q true old southern gentleman.
 The deceased is survived by q wife and four children, Messrs. R, L. and Prude Shackeford of Jonesboro. Mrs. T D. Parsons of Jonesboro, and Mrs. II. B. Cowley of Bessemer. The remains were taken in charge by Vermillon X Adams. and prepared for burial. The funeral Will take place on Wednesday at the family home, the Rev. A. D. Glass of Jonesboro performing the ceremony. lnterment will be made at Green Pond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-28
Voting Contest.

Interest in the voting contest aL the Catholic bazar for the most popular young lady in Bessemer is growing with the hours. The young men are stirring msnt- fly for their favorites, and are securing hundreds of votes, each one costing i0 cents Among the leaders in the contest are Misses Jeannie Frazier, Lula Gray and Marion Smith From this soatce alone the bazar is assured success.
 Of course, there is some enthusiasm dig played among the gentler sex in the con test for the most popular young IGan in town, but nothing to compafe with the gallantry and interest shown in tne otI- CT. The ones receiving The most vorcs are Messrs Hugh McInirY. Oruke. Lewis and Craddock. Some hap isome prizes are offered those for the young ladies Deins first. diamond ring; second gold handled umbrella; third. a hand bag, lld an $S5 gold watch is th} stake for ,ne young men
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-28
Local Items.

Among the active candidates for the po- sition of chief deputy sherin at Bes- semer is MT. Doyle, assistant chief of hte fire department. and a well known ctl- gen. It is believed that Colonel Hig- dor. will give much consideration to his name in making the appointment.
 Mir. and Mrs. T. T. Porter who have made Bessemer their home for the past six months. have moved to Ensley.
 Alex Carroll and several friends have gone to Epes on a hunting trip.
 The Rev. ". F.. Morris left this morn ing for Gadsden, where he will attend the Methodist conference and receive his
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-28
Peonage Cases Resumed In Pensacola.

Pensacola, Fla, November 2I-The trial of the alleged peonage cases was resumed in the United States court here today, and the case charging conspiracy to commit peonage against Manager w. $. Harlan of the Jackson Lumber com pany. C. ". Lamata, Robert Gallagher Oscar Sander, F. Newlander, Archie Bel finger, Harry Halverson and w E. Grace was called. Harlan has already been con- victed of one charge of peonage The taking of testimony win begin tomor- row.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-28
SUNRISE SERVICE.
East Lake Baptist Church Will Ob
 serve Thanksgiving Day.

The congregation of the Baptist church of East Lake will hold its regular an- nual sunrise Thanksgiving service Thurs day morning. It has been the custom of the church for some years past for the members to gather at this early hour and bring Thanksgiving offerings
 Each one presents cash offering for the Baptist orphanage at Evergreen. and gifts of food and clothing for the Mercy Home in Birmingham. The Rev J. H. Sheldon requests that the people be as thankful as possible
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-28
Attack of Tribesmen.

Tangier, November 27.-A number of Anghere tribesmen today made an at tack on the house outside this city form- erly occupied by Walter B. Harris. the correspondent. A force of gov ernment troops is engaged in the defence of the building, and it is reported that some men have been killed and others wounded. Mir. Harris has not lived in the house for two years. in consequence Of the frequent attacks made on it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-28
Full Attendance at Cabinet Meeting.

Washington, November 27.-For the first time in several months there was a full attendance at the cabinet meeting to- day. A number of topics were consd- cred, the session being protracted for almost three hours. One of these related U some feature of the Cuban situation but no statement was obtainable on the subject
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-28
SEVEN CANDIDATES
 MAY ENTER RACE Bessemer Politics Warming Up for Coming Primary w. 1. RUSH IS MENTIONED Much Interest In the Voting Contest for the Most Popular Young Lady
 at the Catholic Bazar.
 News Nctes.
w. 1. RUSH IS MENTIONED

Bessemer, November .-tspeeiab. b.-Iht coming race for the mOniclpal osfeas will icertainly not appear slow o2ea ~htn compared 10 the historical 9aeIiff contest just completed. if the signs of the times canbe relied upon. The four candidates already announced for M15 5f haee made a good start. and are well around ihe first quarter, several having actively begun their campaigns.
 It now appears that the-e win be as many as thscc nnre entrances, prominent among them being W. l.. au.,b. @ho is considering the matter g.ite sdnonsly at the earnest sonei.9ton Of d rQmbeT of dis close fnends. Che ol Bsssanier's prominent conservative Gusireas men tnls morning declared his inteution cf support ing MT. Rush, end stoted that snas!d he enter he would stand a fiue cnance of Mn ming the nomination.
 MT. Rush mas the reputation of oeins progressive and patriotic citizen. and would, no doubi. make a safe chief eXecu- tive. He does not seek the nominatior. but he will most likely yield 10 the de- mands of friends, and states that should he enter he will do so for a positive rea- son, aud will run upon live issue. There is much of the conservative VOC which is already pledged to him
 However, os $ well known, no peter material could he found anywhere for the office than in the following names: ]. J. Sullivan, E. l.. Mitchell, C. T. Cooke, T. A. Moore, announced. and w. l.. Rush dlG w II. Dennis, prospective Such a con- test would he unparalleled in the history of the town, and with so many candi- dates, there could be no prediction as to the winner in the primary. Some peiieve that as the date approaches ,here will De a thinning in the ranks. buJ from the conversation of those who afe out, sd.u will hardly be the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-28

the pole could have been reached in about thirty hours from their supply base by their air ship, while the general wealth CT conditions during almost their entire northern stay were favorable In the ex- treme, for the flight. The airship Is now being enlarged and much improved in Paris and will afford even a better chance of getting to the pole than it did in It's original form.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-28

Account Florida State Mid winter Fair, Tampa, November 14-29, Southern Railway will sell round trip tickets at the special low rate of $18.35. Tickets will be sold on 13, 15, 20, go and 27, limited fifteen (15) days from date cf Through sleeper from
 ham to Jacksonville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-28

Attractive ads. are illustrated. lee tie oawk mako your IlIustratlena Aee.Herald Building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-28
stiNq Play.

The ;ntertanment at the Catholic ba- gar tonight Nas one of the best attended of the week and especially interesting. The young ladies in the play, "A Game of Love, filled their parts with eXcep- tional skill while the piano and vocal selections by the pupils of Mrs. Annie formance. were greeted with continual encores. Following was the caste of the play:
 Mrs. Fay Miss Jeannie Frazier.
 Mrs. Williams-Aliss Myrtle Williams.
 Constance Born-AIss Margaret Rust
 Sopha-AIiss Hazel March.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-28

Try the Gawk fer half-te illustrations. Ane-Herald
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-28
Song Miss Irene Jenkins.

Song Miss Irene Jenkins
 Piano-Miss Mary Brown
 Song-Louis Milton.
 Piano Duet-Miss Myrtle Williams and Mrs Annie Glen Crowe
 Piano-Miss Colene Goldburs.
 The bazaar will continue until Wednesday night when the prizes will be .rWarGeG. A turkey dinner and supper will be served at the city hall tomorrow from II 80 d. m, To 10 a. m.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-11
DEMOCRATS TO
PLAY BIC FOR
HIGH STAKES

The Democratic state central committee
met this afternoon az Liberty hall the
announced purpose being 10 formulate
plans TO further the work OF registration
throughout the state.
This is also TO be followed by an effort
90 secure the nomination of unusually
strong candidates for the general assem-
bly,. In the hope that the Democrats may
regain the position they held there few
years ago and be sufficiently strong TO be
counted with, not only when the Repubh-
pet schemes but IN the matter or the
United States Senatorship.
IL Is felt that all the signs OF the times
are favorable TO big revolt from hepuD-
lican control. and that with big regis
tratiOn and carefully selected candidates
this Democrats stand good chance OF
at least regaining their position as a
dangerous minority
II il stated that the selection OF
Democrat 20 succeed Senator Wetmore
next years. through the medium OF a suf-
nciently strong Democratic delegation In
the coming general assembly will be
made the main Issue on which the work OF
registration this spring will be based, and
upon which the Democratic campaign OF
next fall will be fought.
The stories that Congressman Granger
would not be candidate for reelection
have been fatty denounced by him as
without foundation; but IL is said that the
Republicans are discussing the feasibility
Of nominating Mayor Dyer against him.
The mayor himself appears 10 be non
commlttal on the subject; but some OF the
leaders OF his party say that "Barkis rs
willin'."
A communication was read from ex-
Governor Garvin, expressing thed esire
of conference OF Democrats and Inde-
pendents held on Sunday that the state
convention be held about May I. and that
the participation OF all opposed 10 the
Republican candidates and policies be In
vited at the primaries.
II. III. Quinn OF Warwick made bitter
attack on the board OF canvassers and
registration In this city. and spoke OF cir
culars sent out by the Republicans with
pitcures OF two elephants on them. which
he supposed represented Colonel Colt and
Senator Wetmore.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-11
DYNAMITE IS
USED IN FIGHT
OF RAILROAD MEN

Portland. Ore. April 1.-The Oregonian
says that on Monday the Hin and Harri-
man forces met I'm serious clash near La
Camas. According 20 the version OF the
Columbia Valley Railroad men they stole
a march on their opponents. the Portland
and Seattle Railroad forces, and occupied
a deep cut near La Camas. where they
began digging 10 lower the Portland aud
Seattle grade.
The article goes on to say that In order
TO frighten away the Hartman forces
the Portland and Seattle graders dropped
dynamite into the cut The first few
sticks il states. were not lighted. Then
several came down with lighted fuses
which were promptly pulled out by Chief
Engineer Wise.
Seeing that their ruse did not frighten
away the Hartman graders, the Hill
forces are alleged TO have dropped down
some sticks with such snort fuses that Il
was foolhardy TO pull them out. and both
crews of raliroaders ran away leaving the
dynamite TO explode harmlessly.
The Portland and Seattle officials deny
any knowledge OF dynamite throwing by
their construction gangs.