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Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06
FIGHTS LIQUOR UNTIL
DEATH SEXES HIM
HABITuAL DRuNkARD TRIES TO
KEEP HIS PLEDGE
Chicago Judge Hears Pitifui Story OF
Attempt Of One of His Proba-
TONERS to Give Up the
Drink Habit
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
CHICAGO, Oct 5.--John Gertz, habitual
drunkard, but under parole to Judge Nc
Kenzie Cleland, on promise not to
touch liquor again, failed to answer the
roll call in Cleland's court last night.
Instead Parole Officer Joseph Smi1kal
handed to the judge typewriter report
of Gertz's battle to keep his pledge-a
promise that it cost him his life to keep.
Gertz's record in the court showed three
arrests for drunkenness when, on April
so, he gave the Judge his word for the
last time to never touch another drop,
He went home to keep it. In August he
became i'll, conscious of but two things
that he wanted whisky and that he had
promised not to touch 1t.
Finally his agony became so intense
that his wife brought in some whisky.
He raised himself in bed, but just as he
put it to his lips he remembered his
pledge and dashed the glass across the
room. Then he lapsed into a semi-deliri-
um and Mrs. Gertz offered more whisky,
but again he threw the glass across the
room. THE last act of his life, according
to the report, was to cast glass OF
liquor from him just as he was seized by
the final stroke of heart disease.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06
MA Y REVEAL
BAD SCANDAL
FORMER ARMY CAPTAIN PROM
IsEs DISCLOSURES
George w. kirkman, Who Was Indi-
rect Cause Of Another Mans
Suicide, Is to Publish
Book
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
LEAVENWORTH, Kas, Oct. 5-For-
mer Captain George w. Kirkman, late
of the Twenty-fifth United States infan-
try, was discharged from the United
States penitentiary here this morning He
Immediately announced that he had writ
ten book dealing with lne inside of
ar.--y life.
Kirkman attempted to get the book
printed at a Kansas City publishing house
but without success. The book will deal
with scandals in the army and it is
stated affects several we'll known offi-
GERS.
Kirkman will leave this afternoon for
Chicago, where he says he will lay his
manuscript before publisher. He says
Marshall M. Kirkmanfi vice president of
the Chicago and Northwestern railroad,
his uncle, is to finance the publication.
-.irKman is member of one of the
best known army families in the United
States. In 1905, while stationed at Fort
Niobrara, he caused the suicide of an Of
i.cer of his regiment because of remorse
on account OF his wifes relations win
Kirkman. Kirkman was tried shortly af-
ter this and convicted of conduct unbe-
coming an officer and a gentleman. He
was sentenced to two years Imprisonment
and dismissed from the army.
Previous to this, in 1900, while captain
of the Twenty-third infantry, he was
tried on charge of offensive conduct
toward the late Archbishop Chappeli
while en- route to the Philippines on a
transport. The trial was ordered by
General Harrison Gray Otis then in COM
mand of the army of the Philippines.
Kirkman was found guilty and SEN
fenced to dismissal from the army. He
appealed, however contending that the
sentence of dismissal was illegal on the
ground that at the time it was approved
by General Otis state OF war did not
exist in the Philippines in which the
United States was contending.
The constitution gives a general that
power only during a state of war. This
view of the case congress concurred in
and within three months from the time
of Kirkmans dismissal he was restored to
his former rank.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06
SPEAKER AT WATERWAYS
CONVENTION C0LLAPSES
John !. Vance of Ohio Stricken, but
Recovers--Fourteen- Canal
from Lakes to Gulf Ad-
vocated
By ASSOCIATED Press.

BY Associated Press.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. Oct 5.-John l.
Vance of Columbus, Ohio. president OF
the Ohio River Improvement associa
ton, collapsed as a result of an attack
of vertigo shortly after finishing a
speech before the waterways conven-
tion today.
Later he revived completely.
Governor Broward of Florida spoke
on FLORIDA and the Deep Waterways
Speeches were also made by Cover
nors Pindall of Arkansas, Burke of
North Dakota and Chamberlain of
Oregon.
1t was decided to hold the next meet
ing in Chicago in 1908.
The convention adjourned after call
ing upon congress for an appropriation
sufficient to secure fourteen-foot
canal from the lakes to the Gulf of
Mexico through the route already
selected by army engineers.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06
HOTELS 6 O'CLOCK RULE
OPPOSED BY WOMEN
Suffrage Leaders Support Mrs. BIatch
of New York, Who Was Elected
from Restaurant In the
Evening

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Oct. 5.--The New York
Equal Suffrage league at it's regular
meeting here put itself on record as op-
posed to the rule in hotels and restau-
rants to refuse to receive woman guests
after 6 o'clock.
The case of Mrs. Stanton Blatch, a
daughter of the late Mrs. Elizabeth Cady
Stanton, was the occasion for the action.
The resolution adopted heartily indorses
the action of Mrs. Blatch in bringing suit
against the Hoffman house in conse-
auence of being denied admission to the
restaurant of the hotel because she was
not accompanied by man, it being after
6 p. m.
The complaint of Mrs Blatch against
the Hoffman house will be tried on
Wednesday next, and there was an in
formal agreement among the women to
attend and give Mrs. Blatch the support
of their presence.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06
CRAFT FLIES
OVER LONDON
WAR AIRsHIP SAILS ABOVE THE
METROPOLIS
THOUSANDS WATCH VOYAGE OF
WINGED MACHINE
Under Perfect Control. Dirigible Bal
loon Makes Long Fllsht-Prob-
lem of Aerial Navigation
Solved
by Associated Press.

by Associated Press.
LONDON, Oct 5.-That the British
army has made practical progress in the
solution of the problem of aerial navi-
cation was shown to the satisfaction Of
Londoners when the dirigible war bal
loon which has been giving several trials
at Aldershot camp sailed from Farm
borough, thirty-five miles southwest of
here, to London, and after maneuvering
over the city started back to Aldershot.
The balloon crossed the Thames at
Black friars bridge and making sharp
turn proceeded over Fleet street and the
Strand. making complete circle over
the latter thoroughfare. 1t was watched
by thousands of persons.
The balloon then went around Trafal-
gar square, over the war office and past
Westminster abbey, and the houses OIL
parliament, travelling at the rate of
about fifteen miles an hour and under
complete control.
The balloon Is sausage shaped, about
100 feet long by thirty feet in diameter,
and has a lifting capacity of about one
ton. which after deducting the weight of
the car, engines and other apparat tus,
permits carrying crew of three men.
The car of the balloon. which is shaped
ike d DOdL, Is COuStTuCteu "
and canvas The engines are SO built
that the exhaust vapor is turned into
gas and is carried up into the balloon
above by means of tube. The capacity
of the balloon is 5000 cubic feet. The
petroleum for the motors is carried in
two torpedolike cylinders above the car.
The envelope of the balloon is a parch-
mentlike material similar to a gold beat
er's skin and Is built of thousands upon
thousands of inches square. Joined to-
gether by secret process.
There is a large sail at the stern of
the car stretched on wooden frame full
twelve feet square, which is used as a
rudder. From the center of the car on
either side project pair of wings at
right angles to the balloon which make
it appear like an aeroplane and other
winged arrangements are attached to
the rigging between the car and the
balloon.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06
MINER FOUND DEAD;
CASE is MYSTERY
Body of Former EmpIoye Of Huntlns-
ton Power Company at Bakers
field Lies for Several
Days in Mountains
BY Associated rress.

BY Associated fress.
BAKERSFIELD, Oct. Sc. 6. Brooks.
once foreman for the Huntington Power
company at Kernville and now lessee Of a
mine on the Kern river, was found dead
two miles from Democrat springs yester-
day by ID. D. Hill. Brooks had evidently
been dead since Tuesday last, but there
were no marks of violence or anything to
indicate violent death.
Last Monday Brooks was in Bakersfield
and purchased large supply Of pro-
visions and left for his mine. Tuesday
he took a load of provisions to his camp.
and after unloading started for Mill
Creek.
The body was brought to Bakersfield
tonight.
Brooks was steady man of 40, and it
is believed some sudden Illness proved
fatal. He has sister residing in Santa
Rosa,
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06
Forest Fire Under Control
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press
X STOCKTON Oct. 5-The forest fire in
Tuolumne county, after burning over an
area eight by fifteen miles. Is under
control and 150 men from the various
logging camps are watching it. The
wind has veered and the fire has burned
out at the timber line on the summit
The work OF the Union Construction
company in building a storage reservoir
for an electric project has been set back
year by the burning OF the super
structure and tramway at the dam site.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06
More Rain at Bakersfield

BY Associated Press. if
BAKERSFIELD. Oct. 5.--Rain began
falling again tonight before o'clock
with a prospect for continuing through
the night. There was a fall last night
and showers during the day Should
the precipitation be heavy vast deal
OF damage will be done to dry feed on
the ranges. grapes in the trays and to
hay.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06
May Buy Coal in United States
BY Associated Press.

OTTAWA. Ont, Oct. 5.--The deputy
minister of labor has told the manage
ment of the Spring Hill, Nova Scotia.
mines, where there Is a strike, that un-
less they can supply coal for the Inter-
national railway, the Dominion govern
ment will be compelled to place an order
for $4,000 tons with the United States
firms, as this is needed for the Inter
colonial. a government owned railway.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06
Must Give Up Young Prlr cess

BY Associated Press.
DRESDEN, Saxony, Oct. 5.--The Saxon
government has instituted proceedings
before the Italian courts demanding that
Signora Toselli. the former crown princess
of Saxony. and her husband, Signor To-
selli. be ordered to deliver up the little
Princess Anna Monica Pia, youngest
daughter of the former crown princess, to
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06
PANIC IN BARGAIN
RUSH; WOMEN HURT
Feminine Shoppers, Many Carrying
Babies, Crowd Into store-Dozen
Faint, One Child TrampIed
Upon

BY Associated Press.
KANSAS CITY. Oct. 5.-Three thou
sand persons. mostly women, some car
rying babies, attempted to crowd into
a ten-cent store that had just opened
here in Main street today. panic re-
suited.
A dozen women tainted, baby was
trampled upon but not seriously hurt,
and three women were slightly injured.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06
LOS ANGELES WOMEN
HONORED AT OAKLAND
Madam Caroline Severance and Mrs.
r. 3. Spring Elected Honorary
Officials of Suffrage
Association
A.sc.Iated Press.

OAKLAND. Oct 5.-rToday the Califor-
MIA EQUAL Suffrage association in con-
vention in Ebell club house reelected
Mrs. Mary S. Sperry president and Mrs.
Lillian Harris Coffin first vice president.
The honorary presidents UNANIMOUSLY @
elected are Mrs Ellen 2. sargent Oh pan
r,ancisco Mrs. Caroline ~. Severance
of Los Angeles, Mrs Rebecca B. Spring
Of Los Angles and DR.. David Starr Jor-
dan Of Palo Alto.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06
parrow Aealn operated on
: A.sociated Press.

BOISE. Oct. 5.--Attorney Clarence Oar
row of Chicago underwent second OPP
GRAFTON today for abscess In the left ear.
The operation was success and Mr..
Darrow will be out in about ten days.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06
Martin Succeeds Barr

BY Associated Press
NORFOLK. Va, Oct 5.--The board Of
directors of the jamestown exposition
elected Elva II. H. Martin first vice
president and director general to succeed
]. M. Barr, resigned.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06
63 CHINESE GIRLS ARE
KILLED BY EXPLOSION
Women Sorting Condemned Shells and
Cartridges MansIed When Ammu-
nltioin is Discharsed-Fac-
tory on Fire
BY Associated Press.

BY Assoclateu FItss'
TOXIC. Oct. 5.--A terrible explosion oc-
Cured this morning at the Tamatsuke
factory. Osaki, while number of girls
were at work sorting shells and cartridges
which had been condemned Sixty-three
girls were killed and over sixty injured
The factory caught fire and a number
of boats containing explosives burned.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06
GOVERNOR JOHNSON HAS
NO PRESIDENTIAL BEE
Chief Executive Ct Minnesota Is Out
with Statement That He Is Not
Candidate, but That
Bryan Is
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Ffess.
ST. PAUL, Mimi, Oct. 5.-Governor
johnson is out with formal statement to
the press of the twin cities that he is not
and has not been a candidate for the
nomination for president.
He also states that he knows that
William j. Bryan is and has been a can
didate for the presidency for the past
three months.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06

AFTER BEAR
PRESIDENT IN CAMP ON TEXAS
RIVER
LOUISIANA cANEBRAkEs HIS
HUNTING PRESERVE
Nimrods In Vicinity Say Conditions
Are Ideal for Sport-Two Fat
Bucks Already Hang
In Larder
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press
LAKE PROVIDENCE, Oct. 5.--After
a safe trip from Memphis to Lake
Providence, where he this morning ad-
dressed several thousand residents of
East Carroll parish, President Roose-
welt continued on his journey to Stam-
boul station, fifteen miles below Lake
Providence, where his special train
was sidetracked.
The last seen of him here was when
his train disappeared down the track.
Mr.. Roosevelt was on the rear platform
waving. large white handkerchief to
the crowd, which was still standing In
drizzling rain.
Aovices from Stamboul later today
announced that the president and his
party had reached their camp on the
Texas river about twelve miles from
STEAMBOAT, and that the president was
anticipating with much delight the idea
of partaking of portion of two large
bucks killed for him yesterday
1t was also announced that the presi-
dent would spend the day quietly Sun
day and early Monday morning he
would start on his first hunt.
According to hunters here conditions
are ideal for bear. Every provision
had been made to add to the comfort
of the party, and yesterday and early
this morning men were at work build
ing drains and arranging tents.
Camp Pitched by River
Eleven tents were pitched within a
stones throw of the river and the loca-
tion is a good one. Five of the tents
are occupied by the white men of the
party, while two are turned over to the
negroes. The remaining tents are a
kitchen, dining tent and canvass
spread for the horses.
Squirrels are numerous about the
camp and plenty of trout can be caught
in the river. The servants left at the
camp will hunt for small game during
the day and will aid in providing for
the larder of the presidents party. The
party will not be disturbed by visitors,
as the camp is situated ten miles from
a railroad and in section of the coun-
try that has never heard a woodman's
axe befort this camp was made.
The dining tent is sheltered by trees
and is between the president s. tent and
the river. The presidents quarters
are farthest from the river with the en-
tire camp in front of him. Hanging
vines from the trees about the camp
inclosure make thick screen which
shuts in the small white canvas village
River weeds grow thick in the fore
ground.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06

For Los Angeles and vicinity;
Partly cloudy today, light west
wind.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06
Noted Color Photographer Arrives

Noted Color FhotographeT ArrlVes
BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Oct. 5.--Antoile Lumiero
of France. hailed as the father of real
color photography. has arrived here on
business connected with interests in this
country.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06
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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-09-24

ence to the above from the Atlanta
Journal. We are glad to see the large
papers throughout the cotton belt as
sisting by their words and their in
fluence the farmers in this fight
which is on between the southern cot
ton planters and the money power OF
the east. As We have already stated
our position very clearly and as
strongly as we know how, we simply
desire to give prominence to this edi-
torial from the Atlanta Journal, and
to add to it our endorsement: 1t is
along; tais same line that We took in
the issue Of Friday. We feel that
every interest, especially in the cot
ton growing states, ought to stand up
and help the farmers win this fight.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-09-24

ly find set in their way with gather
ing Of the new crop.
Mr.. Price cannot hope to cajole tae
farmers into selling by juggling with
the supply figures and dealing II
generalities about the ''manifest
contraction in trade" when several
million new spindles are waiting
hungry for the staple.
The southern cotton grower is the
master of the cotton situation. Tae
man who holds tn" raw cotton and
who refuses to give it up until he
receives his price will continue to oc.
cupy the role of: dictator. No power
can overthrow him 50 long as he
stands firm. He is the colossus OF
the cotton world.
His effort to secure just and equi-
table price for his property is right
and reasonable. In his fight to pro-
teet the product of his toll, he has,
with insignificant exception, the SYM
patay of the whole world. If he
yields, if he is intimidated or bullied
or eoerced into relinquishing his pro-
perty; if he agrees to accept for it a
lower price than it's worth, he has on
~ himself to blame.
If the famers who nold cotton de-
cline to sell at the price the man who
owns no cotton quotes to purchaser
on the cotton exchange, the exchange
gambler and the world will nave to
come to the farmers price.
When the farmer sells, he has the
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-09-24
FELlERS Z MORGAN,
SUCCESSORS
Eddy & FeIlers.
SUCCESSORS TO

goods to deliver. When the specula-
tor sells, he hopes to be able to buy
cotton at a lower: price taan the one
he quotes in order to complete his
trade.
All must come at last to the actual
producer-the cotton farmer. He
holds the key Of the situation. He
possesses the goods which the world
demands. If he will recognize the
futility Of exchange made prices, re-
fuse to be bound by them, learn how
the prices Of his commodities are Jug
gled. and realize ,taat the man, who
sells what he does not possess it not
in any respect in his positio1;4he will
continue to stand firm. Even the
cotton speeulator who has sold stfu:
lures" must eventually become a pur@
chaser
That the farmers Of the south will
stand like a rock wall against these
onslaughts upon their property and
their living, there seems to be no
present reason to doubt.
They nave learned the lessons Of
experience and they are going to pro-
fit by them.-Atlanta Journal.
We take please in giving promin-
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-09-24
FARMER SAFE, IF HE HOLDS
FIRM.

Evidence is accumulating Of the
conspiracy to make the southern far
mer part with MS cotton for less than
it is worth. The plot thiekens every
day. The effect Of the manipulations
Of tEo cotton gamblers has already
been seen in the depressed price of
futures-figures which it lies within
the power of the cotton grower to
make absolutely meaningless.
Now comes one Of the greatest
known cotton bears, Theodore H.
Price, who has circulated by mail a
signed card which presents strong
evidence Of another prospective bear
raid-if the farmers will submit to
raiding. Here is what Mr.. Price says
in his circular, which seems to be a
sort Of preparation for his expected
"I told you so," later on in the
game:
While have estimated the Ameri-
can crop at 12,5OO,OOO bales, I think
it quite possible it may be 13,50O,O0O
or more, and, in that case with the
manifest contraction in trade, I shall
not be surprised to see cotton sell at
8 cents a pounds or lower. It is be-
cause i venture the suggestion Of
this possibility at a time when near
~ everyone is bullish that I ask those
who receive this card, to preserve it,
that if I am wrong it may be matter
Of record.
What a tempting bit Of bait to lure
the farmer to part with his cotton at
present prices!
This circular appears to have been
ingeniously distributed in the rural
districts, among the growers Of COT
ton, no. doubt in the hope they will
swallow the hook, sinker and all.
The Farmers Union, when it met
in Little Rock and fixed the minimum
price of cotton at Is cents, knew just
as much about the situation as Mr..
Price, and perhaps a little bit more.
That minimum was not based on
the worlds supply alone; it was
based upon the worlds increased de-
mand!
With a supply of cotton practically
the same as that Of last season, and
a known demand Of far greater pro-
portions, it is unquestioned that cotton
is worth more than then. It was worth
more then than it brought, and the
farmers would have cotton it if they
had stood firm, as they will get their
price now, if they refuse to fall into
these traps which they will frequent
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-09-24

to Columbia is to look over the field
and ascertain the best and most prac-
ticable route to the coast. We are
informed that Mr.. George W. Sum-
mer as chairman Of the committee on
transportation from our Chamber Of
Commerce, has already taken this
matter up and is in communication
with the proper authorities, looking
to securing this road via Newberry.
If arrangements can be made with
the C. & W. C. from Spartanburg to
Laurens, thence via the c., N. & L. to
Columbia and the Coast Line to
Charleston, it will give US a through
Line from the west to the: Atlantic
coast. The ror as we understand
it, is soon to be completed to Spar
tanburg and we trust that arrange
ments may be made, as here suggest
ed, So as to secure this through line
via Newberry.
It will mean a great deal to this
section in the matter Of handling
coal, putting us much nearer to the
coal fields than we are at present.
If these negotiations prove success
full, it will put Newberry on through
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-09-24
SOUTH AND WESTERN.

In another column we print from
the State newspaper an account of
the visit of Mr.. George L. Garter,
president Of the South and Western
Railroad, to Columbia. AS we under
stand it, this road is now within
thirty miles Of Spartanburg and the
visit Of Mr.. Carter and nis associates
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-09-24
Tuesday, September 24, 1907.

We are in receipt Of the premium
list Of the Tri-County Fair at Bates
burg, including the counties Of Lex
ington, Saluda and Aiken. The fair
will be held from Monday, October
II, to Friday, October IS, inclusive.
An elaborate catalogue Of eighty
pages has been issued and the man
agement warrants a first class fair.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-09-24
ADM1NIsTRATR1x SALE.

T will sell at the late resi-;
dence Of W. H. Harris in f the.
town of Newberry, S. c., at II 9. N.
on the 18th day Of October, 1907. the
shop tools, guns and other personal
property Of which W. 81. Harris died
seized and possessed.
Terms cash.
-" Mrs. Annie R. Harris, !.
Administrative. s
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-09-24

The regular examination for teach
ers certificates for the public schools,
in Newberry county will be aeld III
the Office Of the superintendent of
education for white teachers, and in
the court house for colored teachers
on Friday, October 18, 1907.
J. S. Wheeler,
County Superintendent of Education.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-09-24

FOR SALE-One good second hand
mower. Apply to 7. c. Pool, New
berry, S. C. .. '.- -.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-09-24
For any want in China ware CrOCk-.
ery. AGATE and Tin ware, Notions, Sta
tlOnery, Combs end Toilet Soaps Look for
THE WATTS RACKET Store, /,

line from the coast to the west vi
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in a very short time. S.