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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-04-19
MOB VICTIMS tNN0CENx
Woman Declares Negroes Hanged and
Burned Were Not Her Assailants.
Mob Members Being Arrested.

Four men were put under arrest
at Springfield, Mo-, Monday, charged
with being leaders in the mob that
broke into the county Jail Saturday
night and lynched three negroes. Two
of the alleged mob leaders are in jail
and two have been released on bond.
One of the men arrested told Sher-
iff Hcrner that a collection would be
taken to pay for the damage done By
the mob to the sheriff's property. The
offer was refused.
Judge Lincoln of the criminal court
has ordered a special grand jury con-
vened to make a thorough investiga'
ton Of the lynching and the other
acts OF the mob and to indict all the
leaders that may be apprehended. The
better class of citizens are now strong
in their demand that the rioters be
punished to the full extent of\the law
and every effort will be made to Sc
cure convictions.
After the meeting Of the criminal
court, Roscoe Patterson, prosecuting
attorney, said:
Il shall file information and issue
warrants for the arrest of every maE
I can learn was concerned in the
lynchings or the assault upon the Jail
These arrests will be made as quick
ly as possible. without waiting for the
grand jury to act.'
Warrants for twenty-five persons
charging them with being leaders in
the mob were issued.
Mabel Edmondson, the white girl
who was assaulted, declared Monday
that Duncan and Copeland, two of
the negroes lynched, were not her
assailants.
Notwithstanding the presence OF
armed troops the fact that grand
Jury has been called to indict the
leaders of Saturday nights mob; that
the county prosecutor has promised
to issue warrants Immediately, and
the best citizens have decried the
triple lynching, the streets were full
of people who approve the mob's work
and who curse all negroes and
advise that they be run out of town.
Danger Of mob violence is not past.
Hundreds Of men openly cute AMI
jeer the soldiers. Hundreds Of men
boldly utter the threat that If arrests
are made the people will arise and
rescue the men, drive the militia as
well as the negroes from the city.
Everywhere the threat IS heard
This town is too small for negroes
and whites to live. One or the othe:
must co.
An incident showing the trend of
the feeling took place near the
courthouse where hundreds Of people
were gathered, walking aimlessly
about. A negro, leaning against the
court house, with the troops nearby,
made the remark in swagger man
ner: "Give the cclored men the guns
and We'll show YOU
White men threatened to close in
On the negro, but officers hustled him
away to Jail. In another minute ap-
parently he would have been trampled
to death. Conservative citizens,
knowing how deep seated is the feel
ing toward the negroes, fear that
some trivial incident may at any time
start a bloody riot.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-04-19
VERDICT OF GUILTY
Against Greene and Gaynor
Quickly Rendered by Jury.
LONG TRIAL AT AN END
Famous Fugitive Defendants Were
Charged With Conspiracy to De-
fraud Government and Con-
victed on All Counts

BENJAMIN D. Greene and John F.
Gaynor were found guilty Of conspir-
acy against the government, pre-
senting false claims and embezzlement
in the federal court, at Savannah
Thursday afternoon.
The defendants were found guilty
with no recommendation. upon each
of the indictments. The verdict was
returned a few minutes before two
O'Clock, after the jury had been out
three hours and q half.
For fourteen weeks the case had
besn in progress, and there was the
stilluess OF the tomb In the court
room as Judge Speer asked the jury
If they had agreed upon a verdict.
Foreman Hope Thomas answered In
the Affirmative, and the three indict-
ments were taken and the findings
read by the clerk. The jury at the
request OF the counsel for the de-
fense was then polled, and each men,
Der stated that the yerd1ctS renderea
upon the indictments were MS.
The maximum sentence that the
court may impose under the law IS
an aggregate term OF seventeen years
in the penitentiary and fine Of $685.
0CO, the amount of the alleged embez-
element. 1t is not believed, however,
that the sentence will be OF extreme
severity. Before adjournment to Fri
day morning, Judge Speer said:
Il have no disposition toward these
unfortunate men except to be just as
merciful as my duty under the law
will permit
The minimum sentence permissible
under the law is two years In the
penitentiary and fine OF $1,000.
The defense's counsel will not dis
cuss the next steps to be taken IN
the case nor will District Attorney
Marion Erwin say what will be done
regarding the indictments against
Oberlin M. Carter, Michael A. Con-
nally, William T. and Edward F.
Gaynor, who were jointly indicted-with
the defendants who now stand con-
victed.
Mr.. Erwin received telegram
from Attorney General Moody express
ing the congratulations OF the presl-
dent and the attorney general upon
the outcome of the case, upon which
Mr.. Erwin has been engaged for seven
years.
The trial of Messrs. Greene and
Gaynor consumed about fourteen
weeks. The defendants were charged
with conspiracy to defraud the gov
ernment, and embezzlement, in con-
nection with the big government en-
gineering works at Savannah. Tney
we're indicted in 1902, and, after fight
ing extradition proceedings IN New
York. fled to Canada. After lengthy
proceedings there, they were finally
extradited and we're brought to Sa'
vannah for trial.
Captain Oberlin M. Carter, OF the
engineer corps, who had charge OF the
Improvement works under Greene and
Gaynor contract, was courtmartialed
for his completely 'dn the alleged
frauds, and was sentenced to be dis
honorably discharged from the army
and to serve a term OF imprisonment
Of five years.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-04-19
EXCITEMENT KILLED FAN.

Wealthy st. Louis Man suecumbs A..
ter witnessing Ball Game.
Henry G.. Paschall, a wealthy bach
elor at st. Louis, died from heart
disease Friday night as the result of
excitement after watching the thir-
teen inning ball game between the
National League teams of St. Louis
and Pittsburg.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-04-19
soUTHERNERs TO BE APPOINTED

As Delegates to Pan-AmeTlean Confer
ence in Rio Janeiro.
President Roosevelt has decided to
appoint Charles B. Aycock. former
governor of North Carolina, and Van
Leer Polk, of Tennessee, members of
the delegation from the United States
to the Pan-American conference, which
is to meet in July at Rio Janeiro.
These appointments are to be made
in accordance with the wishes OF
southern members OF congress.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-04-19
MOTORISTS FORM ASSOCIATION.

interesting Meeting Held at Atlantic
Reach-To Work for Good Roads.
Those interested in the building OF
good roads throughout the south, es-
pecially main trunk line from Rich
mond, Va, to Jacksonville, Fla, met
in an enthusiastic session at Atlantic
Beach, Fla, Thursday, and perfected
the organization Of the Southern Mo-
torists' Federation.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-04-19
eREENE-GAYNoR IN MACON.
Prisoners Transferred from Savannah
to Central City Prison.

At Savannah, Saturday, Judge
.Speer passed an order In the United
States court directing that Greene
and Cayonr be taken to Macon for safe
keeping, pending their transfer to the
penltentiary at Atlanta. They left on
Saturday night. accompanied by Unit
ed States Marshal White and deputies.
The United States court was adj
journed, Judge Speer and officers Of
the court also having left for Ma
cen.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-04-19
PARKS ENDORSED By G. A. r. MEN

Approve Plan to Have Government
Mark Atlanta Battle Grounds.
A national military park on the bat
tlefelds around Atlanta is an assured
certainty if the congress Of the Unit
ed States will support the wishes and
the desires of the Grand Army Veter-
ans, now residents of Georgia AMI
South Carolina.
An emphatic endorsement Of the
plan was given by the department OF
Georgia in its eighteenth annual en-
campment Friday afternoon
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-04-19
GIGANTIC TIMBER LAND DEAL.
Property Assresatins 100000 Chang.
es Hands in Mississippi.

A deal for tbs purchase OF $780,
900 worth Of timber lands and which
means the construction Of railway
ND the Pearl river valley was closed
at Jackson, Miss, Thursday, the pur-
chase money being paid and the DEEDS
formally transferred.
The transfer embraces over $4,000
acres Of yellow pine and hardwood
timber lands.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-04-19
LEGISLATIVE SESSION EXTENDED

Mississippi Governor Gives Solons
More Time on State Code.
A Jackson, Miss. dispatch says
Governor Vardaman Saturday trans
mitted to the legislature prcclama-
ton extending the session until next
Saturday in order to complete the
work on the new state code. The ses-
sion was to have ended on the 18th.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-04-19
PREACHER RoUTs ROBBERS.
Reverend Was Asked to Islands Up
and Made SURPRISING Move.

REVEREND was ASKED 10 nanoS OP
and Made Surprising Move.
"Not on your life" was the response
made by DR.. J. L. Brooks of Wash
ington, D. c., when invited late at
night by a highwayman in Dallas.
Texas, to hold up his hands. Suiting
the action to the words, DR.. Brooks
knocked the man down, and then
turned to the mans companion, when
both quickly decamped.
DR.. Brooks chased them four Or
five blocks, and then notified the po.
lice. DR.. Brooks is Methodist MIA.
lister, and was attending the Method.
ist Educational convention OF Texas
in session at Dallas.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-04-19
HE DENIES PEACE oVERTUREs'

Dowie Says He IS Determined 70 FTghe
It Out With Zionists.
A Chicago dispatch says: DoWie
has upset the plans for a peaceable
adjustment of his troubles with Zion
church, as previously announced. Ear
" Thursday he directed his attendants
to announce to all inquirers that the
report that he was about to compro'
mise with Overseer Voliva and mis- fol-
lowers was untrue. He said that he
would conduct legal contest in tho
courts and get his property back.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-04-19
NEW IMMIGRATION BILL
Reported in Senate Will Be Great
Thinu for the South.

OF special interest to the southern
states is the new immigration bill re-
ported to the senate Of Dillingham; Of
Vermont. AS 1t will be amended by
the terms of this bill, the immigration
law will open a way for the southern
states to secure a fair proportion Of
the desirable immigration from ELL
rope-at least it Is 80 designed.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-04-19
EDITORS HONOR JEFFERSON.

Missouri Press Association Pulls or
a Big Banquet.
Five hundred Missouri democrats
attended banquet at the Midland ho-
tel in Kansas City Friday night, given
by the Missouri State Democratic
Press Association to commemorate
the birth of Thomas Jefferson.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-04-19
ASHES DOING DEADLY WORK.
Their Weight Causes Collapse Of Many
BUILDINGS Near Volcano.

BUIIuIHyS NedT s9
From all quarters reports are. re-
ceived in Naples that the situation
has ameliorated, but ashes from Mt.
vesuvius are falling everywhere, the
houses are collapsing and burying the
occupants and roads near the volcano
are no sooner opened than they arc
closed again by falling cinders.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-11-24
Meeting Of Democratic Executive judicial
Committee.

The Democratic executive judicial
committee for the second district OF
the first circuit met at the courthouse
at noon Monday for the purpose of
fixing date for the holding OF a Dem
ocratic primary election to select a
nominee for judge of the court Of APP
peals for this district. Hon. FL. N.
Coulon Of Thibodaux presided over
the assemblage, Secretary James A..
Grace of Plaquemine was at his post,
and there were delegates present from
every parish in the district. A reso-
luton was adopted calling a primary
for Wednesday, Dec. 10, 1906, to NOM
mate candidate to be voted for at
the special election to be held Jan.
1e, 1907 After transaeting routine
business, the committee adjourned to
meet here -ag ain on Tuesday, Dec. II,
for the purpose of declaring nomi-
nee in the event of there being but ona
candidate in the field. Judge l.. p.
Caillouet of Thibodaux was in attend
ance at the meeting and formally an
nounced his candidacy for the Office OF
judge Of the court OF appeals from this
district.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-11-24
Death of Mrs, Alfred EsneauIt.

Mrs. Alfred Esneault, nee Matilde
Lorio, died at her home in Faubourg
Ia Pipe, a short distance below Dom
aldsonvi1le, at 6:45 O'Clock a. m,
Monday. Nov. 10, aged IS years, I
months and days. The funeral took
place at 10 O'Clock Tuesday forenoon,
interment being made IN the Catholic
cemetery after impressive services at
the Church of the Sacred Heart. Mrs.
Esneault was a native of the parish OF
ST. Charles, but had resided in this
community for a long number OF
years and was universally esteemed
and admired for her many lovely
traits uf character and innumerable
deeds of charity. She leaves three
sons, Albert, Cecilien and Rene Es-
neault, prominent citizens Of Fau-
bourg la Pipe; one daughter, Miss
Heloise Esneault; one brother, Henry
Lorio of Algiers, and one sister, Mrs.
Jos. Hughes, of the same place. To
the bereaved family The Chief begs
leave to tender assurances of sineerest
SymDathy
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-11-24
Methodist Notes.

The recent gospel services at the
Methodist church were attended by
large eongreg ations and resulted in
much good being accomplished.
At the quarterly conference held
here last week the following board of
trustees was elected: John w. Tucker
of New Hope, Fl. L. Baker of Platten-
vile, h. H. ] aekson, Fletcher B. Mil
Ter, w, G. Hazlip, John Foreha and
J. w. Asgood, of DonaldsonyilIe.
Mr.. Hazlip, Mrs. Fl. H. j Jackson, Mrs.
T. B. Miller and Mrs. Geo. Il. Rich
ard were appointed to constitute the
board of stewards.
Rev. G. D. Atkinson, pastor Of the
local Methodist church, will preach
his farewell sermon at II o'clock a. m.
tomorrow. He and MIR. Baker, of
Plattenville, expect to leave shortly
for Shreveport to attend the annual
Methodist conference. It is at this
conference that the ministers receive
their appointments for the ensuing
year.
Thanksgiving services will be held
at the Methodist church at II O'Clock
next Thursday forenoon, with Rev.
Henry Carley, OF New Orleans, offici-
ating. Seats are free and the public
is cordially invited TO attend.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-11-24
Street Paving Begun.

As will be noted BY referring to the
official proceedings Of the regular
monthly meeting Of the town council,
which appear elsewhere in today's
Chief, Mayor Maurin has rented the
towns batture lots to the Southern
Bitulithic Co., OF Nashville, Tenn.
and this concern, which has the con-
tract for paving Mississippi street and
Railroad avenue, will shortly erect
thereon plant fer the manufacture Of
their well-known bitulithic paving. A
large force OF men has been engaged
since Monday last in digging the
trenches fer the curling in Mississippi
street, and the actual work Of paving
this thoroughfare will be inaugurated
within the near future. The dirt taken
from the trenches is being dumped in
Louisiana Square and in low places
at other points throughout the corpo-
rate limits, and the town will thereby
benefit in more ways than one from
the paving of It's two principal bust,
ness thoroughfares
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-11-24

Be if resolved, That the teachers of Ascension
parish endorse the efficient administration Of
State Superintendent j. b. AsweH and his dep
uty, Prof. J. E. keeny. and pledge our heartlest
cooperation in carrying out their progressive
policy, which means SO much for the systematic
ing OF the work OF public education.
Resolved further, That we heartily commend
to others the philanthropic example set by Hon.
G. b. Reuss, who has proposed to erect and do
nate to the parish school board a magnificent
$500 public school building, together with ten
acres Of ground to be used for school purposes.
Resolved further. That We hereby express our
appreciation to State Snperintendents Whitfield
OF Mississippi and Aswell OF Louisiana and
State Institute Conductor Keeny for their pres
ence and inspiring addresses
Resolved further, That we heartily thank
our very able instructors. Prof. ]. w. Heckert
and Miss Jessie BoWdeD, for their helpful and
encouraging work during the week.
Resolved further. That we thank Rev. G. d.
Atkinson and Prof. Il. n. JeHery for inspiring
prayers and songs at the opening Of this in
stitute.
Resolved further. That we hereby express our
most cordial appreciation of the cooperation
Of our school board in every effort for the
upbuilding of the schools of Ascension parish,
and that we heartily appreciate the enconrag-
ing address of President E. N. Pugh and the eff
fcient work that Superintendent ID. B. Sho-
walter has done and is doing throughout the
parish.
Resolved further. That we extend a vote of
thanks to Prof. J. L. Rusca, principal of Ascen-
sion high school, for the ENJOYABLE reception
rendered the teachers, and to the young ladies'
and gentlemen of Donaldsonville for their
charming musical selections
Resolved further, That we hereby express our
gratitude TO the citizens OF Donaldsonvilie for
the hospitality extended TO us during the week,
and that we thank the managerial staff of the
Hounas Central sugar refinery at Burnside for
courtesies extended.
The social features Of the institute
included a boat excursion TO Burnside
Tuesday night and an informal recep-
ton at the high school building Wed
nesday evening. Both entertainments
proved highly successful and enjoy
able, and afforded the teachers an
opportunity to make many pleasant
and profitable observations.
All Of the teachers in attendance at
the institute evineed a marked interest
il the proceedings, and the results
accomplished lead to the assurance
tina the educational standard of the
parish of Ascension will be uplifted
and broadened in consequence of the
splendid training afforded the teach
ers BY the weeks work.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-11-24
Theatrical Notes.

The Elite Stock Company presented
"His Reverence at the Gondran The
ater Sunday matinee and night, and
was greeted with fair-sized audiences
at both performances The play is d
good one, but the company vas il. no
way capable OF handling it, some of
the members not even being letter per-
feet IN their roles,
In Atlantic City, was the drawing
card Monday night, and while it drew
we'll, it did not satisfy. The only re-
deeming features were the concerted
singing, Wills eccentric dancing and
the 'swhis1lIng girl. =
Tomorrow night Billy Kersands'
Big Mfnstrels will be the attr action,
and as Billy is well known here, where
he formerly lived, he will probably
play to full house.
The Wills Company is billed for
Monday and Tuesday al popular
prices-25, 30 and 80 cents.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-11-24
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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-11-24
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On the safe side.

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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-11-24
For Rent or Sale.

TVyHE CoMMODIOUs dwelling in Ibervilie
L street adjacent TO St. Vincent's Institute,
containing four large rooms conveniently ar
ranged. in addition to a dining-room and
Kitchen. Spacious front and back yards, with
flower garden already laid ont. Building il
first-cIass condition. Environments altogether
desirable. Apply TO or address.
FELIX LEBLANC.
DonaldsonFille, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-11-24
Herb W. Edwards Injured

Herb ". Edwards of Des Moines Iowa, got
fall on an icy walk last winter. spraining his
wrist and bruising his knees .Fhe next day"
he says. they were so sore and stiff Twas afraid
| wouldthave to stay in bed. but / rubbed them
with Cham berlains Pain Balm and after a few
applications ali soreness had disappeared. -
For sale by all druggists.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-11-24
Position Wanted.

A s BOOKKEEPER, timekeeper or first or
n second overseer. for the year 1907. By a
married man thirty-six years of age. Willing
make out payroll. Am honest. sober and en-,
ergetic, and always attend strictly to my
duties Have worked on sugar plantations all
my life, and can furnish excellent references
Address. 81. j. CANTRELLE, Convent, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-11-24
Had u Close Call.

"A dangerous surgical operation, involving
the removal OF a malignant ulcer, as large as
my hand from my daughters hip. was pre-
vented by the application Of Bncklenfs Arniea
Salve,' says A. e. Stickel, Mietas, w. Va.
HPersiatens use of the salve completely cured
il. Cures cuts, burns and injuries. Is cents
nc ], 3. Eseehe's drug store.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-11-24

Richard Melancon, the well-known
young stenographer and typewriter
who has heretofore occupied desk in
the office Of Attorney e. N. Pugh, last
week opened an Office Of his own in
Opelousas street, opposite Ascension
Hall.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-11-24

In another column of today's Chief
will be found the official proceedings
OF a regular monthly meeting of the
parish school board held at the court
house Wednesday forenoon.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-11-24

Fl. Joe Verret, Of Napoleonville,
was in Donaldsonville Monday att
tending the meeting OF the Democratic
executive judicial committee for the
second district OF the first circuit.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-11-24

Deputy Sheriff Ed. Smith. OF Con
zales, was in town on business Thurs
day.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-11-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Melville Israel and
their interesting little family, formerly
of Salisbury plantation, but for some
time past residents of New Orleans,
recently returned to their home in that
cisv after an extended visit TO Europe.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-11-24

Persons desiring fine, plump turkeys
for Thanksgiving or Christm as should
consult the ad OF Fl. Goodman s. Co,
well-known poultry dealers of New Or
leans which appears in another column
Of tod avs Chief.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-11-24

Mr.. and Mrs. A1cee Rodrigue's
baby daughter was ehristened at the
Catholic church last Sunday, the
pretty name of Heloise Theresa Ro-
drigue being bestowed upon her with
customary solemnity.