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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-04-01
Elephants Strange Death.

An Agra correspondent sends to
the London Standard a remarkable
story concerning what is declared to
be the deliberate suicide of an ele-
phant.
The great annual mela or fair at
Batesar, in the northwest provinces,
is held on the bands of the Jumna,
which is there crossed by a bridge OF
boats. At the side of the river oppo-
site the fair there is slope down
which the elephants bringing visitors
to the bridge slide into the river and
swim across. A young elephant max
ing the trip for the first time, trum-
peted angrily when his trappings
were stripped from him preparatory
to his swim, but seeing other ele-
plants crossing the stream ahead OF
him, he plunged in and followed.
When he reached the opposite
bank, however, he swerved around
and swan back again. The mahout
sought to force him around again,
but without result, and when within
a yard or two of the bank, the ele-
phant, after trumpeting again, plung-
ed down into the river. Just in the
nick of time the mahout was rescued
by means of a long bamboo, but the
elephant was drowned, to all appear
ance by his own deliberate act.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-04-01
BORN WHILE BATTLE RAGED
Woman Dies at New York at Age OF
Ninety-Three Years.

Detroit, March 24.-Mrs. Mary
Ann Sullivan, who was born on the
battlefield of Waterloo, is dead at st.
Luke's hospital. She was ninety
three years old. Her father, William
Southall, belonged to the Royal
Welsh Fusiliers, and her mother ac-
companied the troops to the war.
Just before the battle, Mrs. South
all started to cross the field to get
some brandy for sick soldier, but
was ordered back by the Duke OF
Wellington, who shouted to her:
"Go back, woman; the shooting has
commenced"
Terrified, the young woman ran to-
ward a small grove where she fell
into a swoon, lying unconscious dur
ing much of the battle.
When her plight was discovered
there lay beside her little daughter,
who grew up to be the woman who
died here.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-04-01
Drugless Cure.

civilian, DEAR" feebly called the
invalid wife, who was supposed to be
nearing the end of her earthly
career, says an exchange.
eyes, darling" answered the sor-
rowing husband. "What is it?'
when 1 am gone," said she, Il
feel that for. the sake OF the mother
less little ones you should marry
tainted.
"Do you really think it would be
best, darling?" asked the faithful
William.
Eyes, William, I really do" re-
piled the invalid. "After a reason
able length of time you should seek
the eompanionship of some good
woman"
s'Do you know, my DEAR" said the
husband, "you have lifted a great
burden from my mind? Now, there
is that charming Widow Jones across
the way. She has acted rather
friendly toward me ever since you
were taken i'll. Of course, dear, she
could never fill your place, but she
is young, plump and pretty, and I'm
sure she would do her best to lessen
my grief
William Henry Brown!" exclaim-
ed the female whose days were sup
posed to be numbered, as she partly
raised herself upon the pillow, "if
YOU ever dare install that redheaded,
freckled-faced, squint-eyed hussy IN
NV shoes I'll, Tll-' And then she
again.
But the next day Mrs. Brown was
able to sit up, and two days later she
was downstairs.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-04-01
TORNADO IN TEXAS.
Destructive Storm Sweeps Through
Wise County.

Dallas, Texas, March 24.-Twelve
known dead, property loss reaching
into the thousands of dollars and
possibly a score injured are the re-
suits of tornado which swept over
the northeastern part of Wise county
late last night. Several small towns
were visited by the storm, but none
were entirely destroyed, although
each suffered serious damage.
The general course of the tornado
seems to have been from the west to
southwest. Starting at Grafton,
in the northeastern part of the coun-
ty, it passed to the north of Decatur
the county seat, and struck several
small settlements, of which st. Idell
is the centre From there the tornado
appears to have turned southeast,
continuing it's course without doing
further serious damage.
The greatest loss of life occurred
in the country. The destruction OF
one farm house alone caused the
death of eight persons. This single
tragedy of the storm occurred near
St. Idell. The farm house of Ira Rice
was crushed in by the furious wind
and the family of eight members
pinned beneath the wreckage. The
| light in the house at the time of the
disaster caused the ruins to become
ignited and famed by the strong
wind the flames destroyed the lives OF
the helpless victims. +
The towns of Sanger and Green
wood were hit and a number OF
houses were moved from their foun.
dations. The Good View school
house, near Sanger, was wrecked. In
this vicinity Ben Wilson and Glas-
cow Clark, farmers, and two children
of negro tenant were killed. Mrs
c. NJ. Bentley Is seriously hurt with q
broken leg and several negroes are
less seriously injured. ...
At Grafton every business house
save one was blown down. The
Methodist and Baptist churches were
completely wrecked.
At Dana, also in Wise county, near
St. Idell, two houses were destroyed
The Christian church, at Greenwood
was destroyed.
Several residences and two
churches were blown down at Brum'
| low. This town is located near St
Idell, which appears to be the storm
centre.
Heavy sand storms occurred yes.
terday at Dublin, Gainesville and
other points in that vicinity. Fences
small buildings and wind mills were
raised by the storm in the outlying
districts.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-04-01
A Comparison.

A story is told of married lady
who compared her husband to a
handsome piano lamp that he had
presented to her Her husband felt
quite f1attered until she mentioned
the particulars of the resemblance.
"Well," she said, "you know my
dear, it has good deal of brass
about it, it is handsome to look at, it
is not remarkably brilliant, requires
a good deal of attention, is some
times unsteady on it's legs, liable to
explode when half full; flares up oc-
casionally, is always out at bedtime
and is bound to smoke
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-04-01
Judge Prince Much Better.

Anderson, March 26.-Dr. ]. M.
Richardson said this afternoon that
with a continuation of the improve
ment of the past few days in the
condition of Judge George E. Prince
he will be able to sit up by Sunday.
1t is the opinion of DR.. Richardson,
who has been in constant attendance
on Judge Prince, that he is now
practically out of any danger and
will recover his usual health. This
will be indeed welcome news to the
many friends of Judge Prince in the
city and throughout the State, who
have read with interest every bull
letin from his bedside.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-04
FOURTEEN WIN
THE GOLDEN KEY
Scholarship Gains Phi Beta
Kappa HOnOrs for
Students

BERKELEY, March Superior
scholarship has won fer 10 seniors and
four juniors of the university the gold
en- key of the Phi Beta Kappa honor
ary scholarship society of the United
States. OF the students elected to the
organization, which is the Oldest Greek
fraternity in existence, eight are
women and six are men. No faculty
men were elected this year.
All the students chosen are prorni-
nent outside the classroom and bona
fide digs" are lacking in the roster
of neophytes announced today. Stuart
O'AIelveny, a well known fraternity
man and debater, is a candidate for
the presidency Of the student body
next year.
Miss Christina Krysto is woman S
editor Of the Californian, the student
daily, and has been identifed with a
number Of other activities. Milton T.
Farmer is a well known football player
of two seasons. Miss Lille Sherman is
president OF the Prytanean honorary
society of the goods.
Miss Louise Huebner Of San Fran
cisco, Miss Florence Robinson of this
Z e
Anita de Laguna and c. II. Cunningham
are all well known at the university.
Miss Emma Jane Mccall is a graduate
Of the Napa high school and is a
member of the Newman club Three
student engineers were given the honor
OF election; II. l.. Davis and William
F. Oser of the college of civil engi-
neering and Clinton C. Conrad from the
college of mechanics
The election Of officers of the society
for the ensuing year resulted as fol-
lows. President, Prof. NJ w. Haskell:
first vice president, w. R. Noyes; sec
ond vice president, Charles r. Derleth
Jr.; third vice president, Prof C. f..
Rugh; secretary treasurer, 7. Peterson
Of the Latin department
banquet TO the members of tbe
Carnot debating team-H. D. Hoover
Newton Drury, a. r. Morgan and ! A.
D. Brool1man, alternate-was held in
the Hotel Carlton of this city tonight.
A. r. Kilgore, president of the senate
debating society, acted as POSTMASTER
and the following We're the speakers
Profs. NJ. c. Flaherty, T. r. Bacon. {. ID
Won Neumeyer and Max Thelen. and
Norman Eisner, former carnot med
alist.
The fifth annual banquet of the poen,-
bers of the college. of commerce of the
university Will be held at the Bisn1a rclr
cafe of San Francisco, March 90 ana a
large number of the faculty and
alumni will be present. On the com
mittee of arrangements are: Fl. Gun-
delfinger, w c. Parry and L. ". Mer-
rilI-
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-04
STANFORD TO HAVE
STUDENTS ADVISOR
Jordan Names A. e. Roth to Po-
sition Recently Created

: STANFORD UNIVERSITY. March
3.-Probably the most important step
taken by the faculty of Stanford uni
today by President David Starr Jordan.
1t was the appointment of senior un-
dergraduate to take the position OF
students advisor" A E. Roth of
Ukiah. athlete. law student and presi-
man selected and he will take up his
duties at the beginning of the next
semester.
The appointment was a surprise to
the undergraduates, but it is believed
that it will lead to better understand
Ing between the undergraduates and
the faculty.
planned by President David Starr Jor-
dams statement He says:
Mr.. Almon Roth will be appointed
on Friday by the board of trustees as
students advisor for the next year.
1t is expected that he will become ac-
quainted with all the lower class men,
advising them in all their difficulties.
and especially trying to give to new
students the proper ideals of work and
conduct, helping to make them the
right kind of Stanford men. 1t is ex-
pected that he will work out his own
plans and use his own methods, taking
in time the place which in many east
ern institutions is called dean of un-
dergraduates.' He will begin with no
precedents and few instructions, and
he issexpected to do the best things in
the best way he can. The faculty has
entire confidence in his good sense and
sound Judgment. and 1 am sure that
the student body shares this feeling in
the fullest degree. We shall all pledge
him, l am sure. our strongest support"
Sir Wflfred T. Grenfel of Labrador.
the lecturer and philanthropist who is
seeking to help the fishermen of his
country, will speak at a big student
body assembly tomorrow morning, un-
der the auspices of the local social
service club. Cecil Marack, a graduate
of the class of oil, who is now engaged
in social work in San Francisco, will
also speak.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-04
SUES FOR $4,000,
But GETS NOTHING
F. c. Leavitt Loses Action
Against KIondike Pioneer
for Big Sum


OAKLAND. March 3.-"The judgment
of this court is that plaintif take
nothing" With these words Judge
Waste terminated f. C. Leavitt's suit
for $4,000 against Andrew Hunker, a
klondike pioneer. The suit required
26 court days for trial, testimony of 30
witnesses and the services of four at
torneys- The rendering of judgment
required five minutes after the close
of argument
The testimony os Leavitt, on which
the suit was based, was the subject OF
sarcastic comment by Attorney M. c.
chapman, who represented Hunker.
i have practiced law before the
courts of this county for 20 years,
declared Chapman, and 1 have never
heard testimony as false, confessedly
false, as that given by Leavitt in this
case"
Leavitt alleged that he had rendered
bunker services as mining expert
business agent, detective and confidant
for many. years. Testimony showed
that he had been well paid at all times
A year ago Leavitt's wife, Mrs. Carrie
Leavitt, sued Hunker for deed to his
house and lot at Berkeley. The place
was worth $3.50 and she said Hunker
had promised to give it to her. She
lost. The Leavitts have other suits
against Hunker which have been as
signed for collection
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-04
OYSTERS KILLED BY
PETROLEUM REFUSE
Oakland Gas, Light and Heat
Company Charged With Vio-
lating State Game Laws

OAKLAND, Mar. 3.-Asserting that
within the last year more than 100, 600
oysters have been killed in San Fran
cisco bay along the Alameda county
line by the petroleum refuse cast into
the waters from the Oakland gas, light
and heat company's plants, Elmer E.
Pedlar. deputy fish and game commits
sioner, began police court proceedings
against the corporation today.
He filed complaint with Clerk w.
B. Smith OF department No. / of the
police court this morning, charging
that the company continues to pour its
waste into the bay and estuary con-
trary to the state fish and game law
The extreme penalty for violation OF
this statute is $1,000 fine or one year
in jail, or both. Representatives OF
the company will be hailed into the
court and made to answer the charge.
Pedlar began his action after an in
vestigation of the conditions. which
showed, he said, that oysters were be-
ing killed as far from this city as San
Leandro by the petroleum waste.
Pedlar's action was prompted by
numerous complaints from fishers and
others, who asserted that not only
oysters but CLAIMS were affected. In
consequence, It is said, persons eating
clans taken from the estuary beds
often fall i'll of a sickness resembling G
typhoid fever.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-04
GRAFT PROSECUTOR SEEKS
APPOINTMENT OF ELISOR
San Mateo District Attorney
Celebrates His AcquittaI

SAN MATEO. March prosecutor
Raymond r. Benjamin of Attorney
General Webbs Office was busy today
on the graft cases in preparing his dis
quallncat1on affidayits against Sheriff
Chatham and Coroner Plymipe to pave
and which viii be heard before dea Judge
Doohng at Redwood City tomorrow
afternoon.
Saturday evening after the acquittal
or District Attorney Bullock for mall
ffeasance IN office a number of his
their friends are said to have held a
low 5inks in a local cafe, where there
was great popping of champagne
dismissal of the remaining cases were
tle accused officials that an elaborate
luncheon was ordered for Tuesday
of the ringsters.
The careful elaboration Of a choice
menu had been proceeded with, how
Prosecutor Benjamin. who dashed ice
water on the celebration plans by
showing in the dismissal of tae jury
the accused to the last ditch. To their
chagrin the officials were unable to
countermand the. order for luncheon.
which which was partaken of by a funereal
More facts have come to light con-
eerning the acts of AL Eikerenkotter
former superintendent of the poor
farm Mrs. Pickett, a colored woman,
formerly an inmate of the county farm
received aid from the county last year
to the extent of So a month. over five
months ago she moved to Oakland and
her allowance was left with stafford
Brothers, merchants of Redwood CITY.
that she might draw against it for
supplies.
AS the woman did not call for either
the goods or money, d. r. Stafford
turned the coin over to Al Eikerenkot-
ter in the latter part of December. be-
lieving that the latter would return 1t
90 tae county treasury. Eikerenkotter
has not yet turned the money into the
treasury. This matter and the vanish
ing at the poor farm of sacks of sugar,
rice. iron beds and washing machines
the former superintendent will un-
doubtediy be called upon to explain to
the poor farm committee at the next
meeting of the supervisors.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-04
JUDGE WASTE FINALLY
REACHES A DECISION
F. H. Dahnke Receives Benefit
of Judicial Consideration

OAKLAND. March s.-Judgment -
favor OF f. II Dahnke has been given
by Judge Waste after Dahnlxe
sued for $500 on an alleged pronie-
sorry note by A. c. Kruger. The de-
cision recalls remarks made by Judge
Waste when the case was taken unds-
consideration.
If decide in favor of Kruger ;,
said Judge Waste. I will stigmaffze
Dahnlze as liar and a perjurer. II 7
decide in favor Of Dahnke | Will stip-
matize kreuger as q liar, a forger and
a perjurer"
Krueger claimed that Dahnke gave
him a note for 5000 while thev were
partners in business. DahnIe alleged
that he had written the signature to
the note. but said that the note was
written.in afterward without his lxno.vi.
edge. There were no witnesses besides
the principals. and the testimony was
fatty contradictory.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-04
CHINESE BURGLAR TRIAL
HOLDS RECORD TIME
Gin Lem's Case Is Very QuickI,
Disposed OF

OAKLAND. March s.-Records for
speedy trials were smashed in Judge
Browns court today when Gin Lem.
a Chinese burglar, was sentenced to a
term Of seven years at the Folsom pen
itentiary within I hour and 81 minutes
after the selection of a jury was COM
menced.
conducted the prosecution, which in
cluded the examination of four wit
nesses. though arguments were waived.
minutes and the jury deliberated As
minutes.
Gin Lem broke into T. Shiroma' s
apartments and stole clothing and
ately.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-04
COUGHING BURST
BLOOD VESSEL
Says Danger Avoided and Cures
Coughs in Hours


A writer for the medical prasz
states that coughing is responsible for
the bursting of blood vessels unite
frequently. A cough or cold means
inflammation (fever) and Congestion
and these in turn indicate that the boav
is full of poisons and waste matter
Simple relief. as found in patent
cough medicines. and whiskey. often
result in more harm than good. a.
they cause more congestion. A tonic
laxative cough syrup will work mar
vels and here follows prescription
which is becoming famous for -
prompt relief and thorough cures.
II rids the system of the cause. exceut
it be. consumption. Don't wait for
consumption to grasp its victim
but begin this treatment which cures
some in five hours. Nix in a BOTTLE
one-half ounce fluid wild cherry bark.
one ounce compound essence carc.,f
and three ounces syrup white nine
compound Take twenty drops every
half hour for four hours. Then one.
half to one teaspoonfuI three or four
times day. Give children less accord-
ing TO age
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-04
CHINESE MERCHANT WEDS
IN AMERICAN FASHION
Locke Hoo and Miss Yit Yin
Married by Justice of Peace

OAKLAND. March 3.-Justice of the
Peace Geary was called on to unite in
marriage Chinese couple whose re-
ligious scruples prevented their adop-
tion of Chinese ceremonies They were
Locke Hoo, well to do merchant. and
Miss Yit Yin, a young Chinese girl THE
ring ceremony was used and the drea ~,
law office all but transformed bv tbe
abundance of flowers After the cere-
mony Mrs. Kan Hoo, the groou's
mother, served a wedding breakfast at
her home at 36S Eighth street Several
American guests were present The
young people left for a short honey-
moon at points about the bay.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-04
SON KILLED WHILE
MOTHER ENTERTAINS
Carl Fielding, Formerly of Ala
media, Struck by a Train

ALAMEDA, March 3.-CaTI Fielding.
conductor in the employ of the
Southern Pacific company, was struck
by train and instantly killed at a
siding near San Mateo today. Young
Fielding was the son of ]. c. Fielding
of this city. ]. c. Fielding is we'll
known in Alameda as one of the oldest
conductors in the railroad employ hav-
ing served on the Alameda local lines
for 80 years.
Young Fielding was an Alameda boy.
He was educated in the schools of this
city, but about four years ago married
and moved to San Francisco, where he
had a run.
At the time the news Of the accident
reached here Mrs. J.. c. Fielding was
entertaining at reception at the fam
lily home on High street. but she was
not informed of it. The father left
for San Mateo this afternoon.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-04
Ia WITNESSES DECLARE
MRS. gibson WAS SANE
Proponents of Will Have Their
Day in Court

OAKLAND, March g. The pro-
ponents of the will of Mrs. Anna j.
ellison. which is being attacked on the
ground of insanity, had their day in
court today.
Testimony has been adduced to show
that Mrs Gilsons mind had become af-
fected by her devotion to the doctrines
of the Seventh Day Adventists, to
whom she gave the bulk OF her prop
erty.
Fourteen witnesses were called, who
testified that Mrs. ellison was sane
when the will was signed. They were
Swift. Mr. and Mrs. A. Papworth, Mrs.
a. r. Hawkins, Superior Judge John
Ellsworth, Mrs. c. G. Holmes, w. e.
Whalin, d. d. Decker, Mrs. Sophie
Hansen, H D. Merrill, DIR. c.. Rinehart
Beatrice Pullman and S. b. Mckee.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-04
CALL BOND ELECTION
TO SOLVE PROBLEM
PaIo Alto City Council Votes to
Build Garbage Crematory

PAL.O ALTO. March 3.-Palo Altos
garbage problem viii be disposed OF
for all time by the decision of the city
council reached at its meeting last
night to call a bond election for the
purpose of erecting q garbage Gre
the election probably being held AT the
same date the general election in
May. For the present a contract has
been entered into for a dumping
ground at a cost OF S25 a month until
the Judge Richards Injunction has
been decided
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-04
BOARD POSTPONES
ACTION THIS TERM
Refuses at This Time to Rein
state Expelled Students

BERKELEY. March BIN view of
the many requests made to restore to
good standing Herbert Merritt. William
Stone and Gerald McKinlay. three boys
expelled for completely in a series of
wholesale thievery in the school, the
board of education has issued a state
ment today designed to put an end to
all petitions to return the boys to
school, as follows:
'Inasmuch as the board has been re-
quested to consider the question of the
reinstatement at the present time of
the boys expelled from the high school.
and inasmuch as the board desires to
make clear to the parents of the boys
concerned It's policy in the matter, the
board has adopted the. following reso-
luton.
Resolved. that no action be taken
relative to the reinstatement before the
close of the present school term
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-04
RETIRED CAPITALIST
BECOMES a BENEDICK
Miss Frieda Lindeman and Fred
Nietenstein Are Married

ALAMEDA. March 3.-Miss Frieda
Lindeman and Fred Nietenstein were
Watterson. in Central avenue, last eve-
ming. The ceremony was performed
by the Rev. w. II. Scott, Chaplain Of
the z. s. army. The bride is a young
this city and San Francisco She has
resided here for number of years
The groom is a retired San Francisco
capitalist. residing at 1414 Fourth ave-
nue.. Mr.. and Mrs. Nietenstein on their
return from a wedding trip to Santa
Cruz will make their home in this city.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-04
DAILY CALIFORNIAN
STAFF is ANNOUNCED
Freshmen Members Will Assist
in Issuing Publication

BERKELEY. March 3.-Tae names
of the freshmen members OF the STAR
of the Daily Californian. the student
daily OF the university, were an
nounced today as follows: r. w. Havs
NJ A. Cartwright. r. Fl. Clark F. nj
Etnstein. II. G. Gabbart r. G. Gra-
ham. l. NJ Jackson, Elliott Johnson T
3 Kittridge. A. N Lanzendorf M r
Larue, E C. Livingston, n. IT PhIeger
J; f. Pollard. c. H. Thompson and ].
II. Weissben.
A second labor day" Is planned nv
TIE members of tae architectural asso-
cation OF the university TO comDlefe
the work around the architecfl1rsT
building not finished at the first lab0r
day at the beginning Of the term.