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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-12-09
Indictments for Relating.

Louisville, KY, Dec. 2.-The spe-
cial grand jury which has been sit
ting in the federal court to investi-
gate alleged violations of the inter-
state commerce law to-day returned
indictments against the Louisville &
Nashville and the Louisville, Hender-
son & St. Louis railroads, and the
American Tobacco company for re-
batting.
Eight indictments, aggregating AZ
counts, were returned against the
former road.
One indictment of rs counts was
returned against the American To-
bacco company.
The indictments were returned
jointly against the Louisville, Hen
derson & st. Louis and Lucian Irwin,
now president of the road, at the
time of the alleged offenses the gen
eral freight agent and traffic man
ager
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-12-09
Held for Killing.

Wahalla, Dec. There was held
here yesterday before Magistrate A.
P. Crisp, the preliminary hearing of
Harvey R. Smith, Kirby Smith, Miles
e. Smith and Mrs. Effe Beasley
charged with the killing Of Barton
Beasley, at Knox's bridge on Novem-
Der 20. All four defendants were
sent to the circuit court for trial and
were placed in Jail till bond could be
arranged. Fifteen witnesses were
bound over as witnesses for the State
at the March term of court.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-12-09
Slick Negro in Trouble.

Anderson, Dec. 4.-Will Johnson,
negro who operated a smooth in
surance swindle here among the ig-
norant members of his race about a
year ago, has just finished serving
a nine months sentence on the coun-
ty chain gang, was yesterday
given his choice between the
payment of fines aggregating $3.50
and ninety additional days on
the gang, on four warrants of the
same nature by Magistrate W. ].
Muldrow. So far he has been un-
able to get up the money, but says
he will do so. Johnson represented
himself as the agent of an insurance
company headed by Ex-President
Roosevelt and Booker T. Washington
and for time reaped rich harvest.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-12-09
WILL CONTROL EQUITABLE.
Morgan Purchases Ryan's Interest in
Insurance Company.

New York, Dec 2.-Control of the
Equitable Life Assurance society,
which was secured by Thomas +.
Ryan soon after the insurance scan
dals of some years ago, has passed to
J. Pierpont Morgan with the $472,-
100000 of assets which the company
declared in it's last statement.
The transfer, apart from its mag
nitude as chapter in the history Of
finance, marks a complete reversal of
the old order under which the insur-
ance companies controlled the desti-
MES of the banks and trust compan-
les.
News of the transfer was con-
tanned in the following brief state
ment issued from the Offices of Nor
gan & Co.:
''Mr Morgan has bought the ma
jority of the stock of the Equitable
Life Assurance society, formerly
owned by Thomas F. Ryan. This
purchase is subject to the trust under
which Grover Cleveland, Morgan j..
<O'Brien and George Westinghouse
were made voting trustees for the
benefit of policy holders, and it cov-
ers all Mr.. Ryan's interests, includ-
ing all the stock purchased by him
from James H. HYDE
The exact amount of the stock
bought by Mr.. Morgan and his part
ners and the price they paid remain
for subsequent announcement. Nor
would they name any other interest
allied with them, although it is COM
monty understood in Wall street that
at least one large trust company may
take hand in the deal if the con-
sent of the Equitable is obtained.
Under the terms of the trust agree
ment referred to in Mr.. Morgan's
announcement, the Ryan stock could
not be sold without the consent of
the surviving trustees, whose term
Of power held until June IA, next,
and who might continue the agree
ment for another five years, if they
saw fits
Mr.. Ryan's holdings in the Equit-
able were bought by, in large part,
from James H. Hyde, although Ed
ward H. Hartman had laid plans,
which, as he supposed, were to as
sure him the control which went in
stead to Mr.. Ryan. 1t was during
the hearing of the Armstrong insur-
ance investigation that Mr.. Harri-
man, when on the stand on this
point, coined what subsequently be-
came national by-word. He was
asked if he had settled scores with
Mr.. Ryan, and answered tersely,
."tNot yet The public added with
ready intuition, "but soon.''
At the offices of the Equitable So
ciety, President Paul Morton pro-
fessed ignorance of the transfer. 1t
Is known, however, that the directors
of the society and the principals to
the deal were in conference yester-
day and late to-day and there is au-
thority for the statement that the
transfer met with their approval.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-12-09
NEGRO BURNED AT STAKE.
Georgia Mob Lynches Colored Minis
ter for Wounding White Man.

Cochran, Ca, December John
Harvard, a negro preacher, who shot
and fatally wounded Will D. Booth,
two miles from this place late this
afternoon was captured by mob OF
enraged citizens five miles from here
tonight at TO- o'clock and burned at
q stake, more than a carload of light
wood, it is stated, being heaped
about the body.
Booth is a well known business
man of Hawkinsville and was en-
route to Cochran in an automobile
when the shooting occurred. He
drove up behind Harvard, who was
in front of him in wagon. Har-
ward charged that Booths machine
frightened his mules. He drew a
pistol after a few words and fired
upon Booth, three shots taking ef-
feet. Booth returned the fire and it
was learned after the negro was cap
tured that he carried two bullets, but
neither struck vital spots and he
easily made his escape. He was
found in barn three miles from the
place where the shooting occurred.
Booth was brought to this place
Immediately after the shooting. Sur
geons tonight gave out the state
ment that there was little hope for
his recovery. He has wife and
several children.
Officers from Hawkinsville in auto
mobiles and carrying track hounds
went Immediately to the scene OF
the shooting, but party of enraged
citizens was quickly formed and
trailed the negro on horseback to his
hiding place. He showed fight, but
was suffering so severely from the
effects of his injuries until he could
offer but little resistance. He freely
admitted the shooting and it is
stated justified his action by the fact
that Booths automile frightened his
mules. Harvard was given an op-
portunity to pray, after which he was
securely bound with chains to an
improvised stake. The fuel was
piled high above his head and the
torch applied. The roaring of the
flames prevented sound being au-
dfble, if any escaped the mans lips
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-12-09
Sentences White Man to Die.

Americus, Ca, Dec. 2.-Henry
Patterson, white man, was found
guilty by jury in the superior court
here to-day of the murder Of w. F..
McRee, who was waylaid and killed
near here last July, and was sent
enced to be hanged January 10.
Patterson admitted his guilt, but
pleaded the unwritten law. Two
of his kinsmen who testified support
ing his contention were to-day sent to
Jail charged with perjury.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-12-09
Only a Clerk.

A seedy-looking man entered a
store in Trenton the other day and
asked for assistance, backing up his
request with a long tale of sickness
and lack of employment.
With wink at his clerk, the mer-
chant pointed to friend who hap
pened to be in the place and replied:
"Ask that gentleman. He is the
proprietor. l am only clerk
The friend received the beggar's S
request in a sympathetic manner,
and, turning to the merchant, re-
mar ked: "This seems to be wor-
thy case, Mr.. Jones. Give him a
dollar from the cash register and
walked out of the store.-Lippln-
colts.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-12-09
Game in the Low Country.

Mr.. and Mrs. W. J. Muldrow have
returned from a three weeks stay
with relatives at Bamberg and Mayes-
vile. Mr.. Muldrow spent most OF
the time in hunting and was a mem
ber of party of hunters who bagged
two fine deers in Dorchester county.
He says game of all descriptions is
plentiful in that section Of the State,
and that he enjoyed the outing i'm
mensely. He went out in quest of all
kinds of game from deer to quail,
and was successful in each venture.
Anderson Advocate
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-12-09
S,S8O,OOO BALES GINNED.
National Ginners' Association Issues
Cotton Report.

Memphis, Tenn, December s.
The National Ginners' Association,
in it's monthly report issued late to-
day, estimates that S,SS0,000 bales Of
cotton has been ginned up to Decem-
Der ] of the present season as COM
pared with 11,008,000 during the
same period of last year. The re-
port by States follows.
Alabama, 901, 900; Arkansas, 614,-
900; Florida, $4,000; Georgia, L.
1000; Louisiana, 241,000; Missis-
sippi, S7S,000; Missouri and Vir-
ginia, $4,000; North Carolina, $780,
900; Oklahoma, $4,000; South
Carolina, $4,000; Tennessee, 203,-
600; Texas. 2,21o,o0o. Total, g.
$4,000.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-12-09
REAPING BENEFIT
From the Experience of Bamberg
People.

From the Experience of Bamberg
People.
We are fortunate indeed to be
able to profit by the experience of
our neighbors. The public utterances
of Bamberg residents on the follow
ing subject will interest and benefit
thousands of our readers. Read this
statement. No better proof can be
had.
N. B. Adams, Main street, Bam-
berg, S. c., says:
Il most heartily recommend
Doan's Kidney Pills, as 1 used them
and obtained great benefit. l sufer-
ed for more than a year from attacks
of backache and pains in the small
of my back. The kidney secret1ons
were unnatural and gave me no end
of trouble on account Of their fire.
uuency in passage. Having Doan's
Kidney Pills brought to my atten-
ton, 1 procured a supply at the Peo-
pies Drug Co. and began using them.
They gave prompt relief. In a few
weeks the pains in my back were en-
tirely disposed Of and my kidneys
were again performing their work
properly"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the
United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-
and take no other.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-03
"GdSSing" Flour Mills.

Millers, like people in other Occupa-
tions, have th0ir troubles, and insect
troubles are not the least of these. Form
erly they had to contend with grain wee
wills and flour beetles, which they
thought very troublesome, but in recent
years these pests have sunk into insight
ficance compared with the Mediterranean
-four moth. 1t is now less than twenty
United States, but now it has spread un-
til it lnfests mills in nearly all parts of
the country, and is the main source Of
complaint from the millers. When a
mill becomes badly infested it is
necessary to clean up and fumigate at
longer or shorter intervals. These opera
tions are in themselves expensive, and
the loss is greatly augmented by neces-
sary stoppage Of the mill.
Among the Insecticides employed
against this pest sulphur and bisulphid
of carbon haye been most prominent,
but danger of fire is an Objectionable
feature with both. Besides, fumigation
with these has never been wholly effec-
tive. Hydrocyanic acid gas was propos-
ed ten years ago, and some tests were
made which did not prove entirely salts
factory. Recently, however, this deadly
gas has been more fully and carefully
tested with most promising success.
The U. S. Department of Agriculture
has just issued circular Entomology
112) fully describing and illustrating
the materials and methods to be employ
ed. The chief danger of using this gas
is its deadly character, and it must there
fore be used with the greatest caution.
But, on account of its comparative cheap
ness and effectiveness, "gassing" will
probably take the place of other methods
in dealing with the Mediterranean flour
moth.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-03
Jefferson Co. Horse BREEDING
A. s. ALEXANDER 50

The state law requires all public
service stations and jacks to be Ii
censed by the department of horse
breeding of the college of agriculture
Of the University of Wisconsin. In
Jefferson county there are at the pres
ent time "A licensed pure-bred stall
lions and "a licensed grade and scrub
stations. The proportion of grades
is high compared with that in many
other counties in the state AS soon
as possible the Objectionable grade
stations should be replaced by pure
bred SireS. No progress in horse
breeding can be made while grade
stations are in excess of pure bred
sires. Figures 1or nearby counties
are: Waukesha, pure-bred 81, grade
10; Walworth, pure-bred 27, grade
and scrub 81; Rock, pure-bred 43,
grade and scrub As; Dane, pure-bred
rs, grade and scrub 81; Dodge, pure
bred 26, grade 80.
Stallion licenses must be recorded
with the county register of deeds and
exact copies printed and posted in
conspicuous places wherever the
stal.4on is used for service at home
or away from home, for a fee or free
Of charge. The licenses show own
erS of mares whether the stallion
they think of using is ''pure-bred,"
grade" or "mongrel or scrub" Only
sound, pure-bred stations can i'm
prove our horses. All other stations
should be retired as quickly as their
places can be filed by pure-bred
sires.
"Pure-bred' means that the stallion
is of pure breeding and is recorded
in a stud book recognized by the
United States government. Grade"
means that the stallion has either
pure-bred sire or a pure-bred dam,
tut is not recorded or eligible to reg
istry in a stud book recognized by the
government ''Mongrel Or scrub"
means stallion of mixed or 'un-
known" breeding, having neither sire
nor dam pure-bred. The latter Ii
cense certificate was provided by the
last legislature. 1t will be given to
dill SCIuU dllu W tll oldlllOu0
hitherto licensed as grades if at the
time of renewing their licenses, the
owner cannot show that either the
sire or dam was pure-bred.
The attorney general has given as
his opinion that fees cannot legally be
collected for the services of an unli-
censed stallion. All communications
relative to these matters should be
addressed to A. S. Alexander, College
of Agriculture, Horse Breeding, Mad
ison, Wis.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-03
A Minister on Deer Hunting

Among a number Of notable articles
in the December Sports Aield, the Chase
of Short Toe, by Rev. f. G. Westphal OF
Michigan, is conspicuous for its virile
timeliness. 1t is beautifully written
and we heartily commend it to all who
regard hunting as wicked. Then comes
description of a trip through Afghan
istan, which is followed by an account of
recent visit to Ireland, in which the
salient characteristics of the lOvable and
impulsive CeIt are ably described. The
White Buffalo, an Indian legend, is told
in the very words of Chief Blue Horse.
an Ggalalla Sioux; while in The Old
Brush Pile we have one of the most spir-
tied trout and salmon fishing narratives
we have ever read. Other excellent
sketches are: An Indiana Quail Hunt,
Deer Hunting in the AdirOndacks, the
Southwark Flight of Wiid-fowl, Around
the Campfire, Johnny Burkes' Bear Trap,
Vermont's Hunting Season, An ALI
around Hunt and many others. Your
newsdeaIer can supply you; if not, then
send Is cts. to Sports Aield, 358 Dear
born ST., Chicago, Ills.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-03
Many Years a Justice

Justice Charles +. Krebs of Jefferson
claims not only to be the oldest active
justice of the peace in the state of Wis
consin, but he also claims to have held
the office of justice of the peace probably
more years than any other justice in the
state.
Mr., Krebs, who was born in Thuringia,
Saxony, eighty-twO years ago, came to
America August Is, 1854. He settled at
Fond du Lac and conducted grocery
store there until 1863, when he removed
to this city.
He was elected justice of the peace in
1864 and he held that office for ten years,
afterward he made his residence in JEFF
ferson and was Immediately elected jus
tice of the peace. That was in 1881. He
has been reelected every two years
since, and next April he will again be a
candidate.
His docket shows that he annually dis
poses Of more cases than any other JUS
tice in the country. His mentality is
unimpaired and he is hale and hearty.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-03
Proceedings of County Court

The following probate matters were
disposed of at a special term of the
county court held here yesterday:
In the matter of the estate of
Charles G. Baldwin, deceased; order
made for taking of deposition. Matter
adjourned to December 8, 1909, at
Watertown.
In the matter of the estate of
Joseph Rotter, deceased; proof of
publication filed, proof of heirs taken,
account allowed and residue assigned.
In the matter of the estate Of
Friedrich Westerdorf, deceased; +;
proof of will taken and will admitted
to probate, bond ordered, approved
and filed and letters testamentary
issued to Joachim Shack Time for
filing claims limited to June /, 1909,
and hearing set for June Is, 1910, at
Watertown Warrant issued to ap-
praisers.
In the matter Of the descent of real
estate of Otis NJ. Wilder, deceased; +;
proofs taken and judgment of descent
entered.
In the matter of the estate of
Michael Wendt, deceased; hearing on
contested claims of G. Oehler and
Helmuth Mucks. Proofs taken and
claims allowed.
In the matter of the estate of
Franz Lutovsky, deceased; proof of
publication filed, account allowed and
residue assigned.
In the matter OF the estate Of
William Schoenherr, deceased; proof
of heirs taken. Matter adjourned for
two weeks.
In the matter of the estate Of
Lisette Schumacher, deceased; new
order of hearing on claims made, fix
ing hearing at Watertown June 10,
1910.
In the matter of the estate of
Samuel NJ. Austin, deceased; petit
ton and account filed. Set for hear
ing at Watertown January 5, 1910.
Petition filed to fix inheritance tax.
Set for hearing at Watertown January
5, 1910.
| In the matter of the sale of real
! estate of Mary Killian, minor Re
port of conveyance fled and confirmed.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-03
Gave Him Ten Years

Phil Allen, Jr., the man who wrecked
the First National bank at Mineral
Point, plead guilty Friday afternoon TO
four charges: First. Embezzlement Of
the moneys of the bank. Second. Alb
stractiOn of moneys of the bank. Third.
The unlawful issuance of certificates of
deposits. Fourth False entries in the
books of the bank. Judge SanbOrn, of
the United States District court, before
whom he plead guilty, sentenced him to
serve ten years in the government prison
at LeavenwOrth, Kansas, that being the
maximum time for such an offence.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-03
Appointed Deputy Sheriff

Charles A. Vaughan, school com
missioner of the Seventh ward, has
been appointed deputy sheriff for JEFF
ferson county. Mr.. Vaughan will
take his office on January l, 1910, and
will receive a salary of $3.50 year.
The appointment is popular one and
Sheriff Snover is to be congratulated
upon his selection. Mr.. Vaughan
can devote some of his time to the
duties of the office and will make a
good official. Although the salary is
not commensurate with the service
required, it is a move in the right di-
rection to secure a sheriffs repre-
sentative in the largest city in the
county
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-03
Advertised Letters

Following is list of letters remain
ing uncalled for at the Watertown
postoffice for the week ending Novem
Der 80:
Altrogge, Miss &.
Braman, Mrs. l.. M.
Bunting, Frank
Coleman, Mrs. S.
Goddard, Emmette
Hansen, Mrs. Carl
Hertel, Leo
Jones, M.
Kusserow, Mrs. Alvin
Linden, Mrs. A. E.
Marshall, Jack
Smith, VIM.
Watertown Natl. Bank
Ziesman, Rudolph
Xooner, DupiyiOr
H. T. Eberla, P. M.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-03
Judge Rogers on WdteTtoWn
Claims

On Nov. oath, Judge Rogers rendered
an opinion in the matter of several con-
tested claims against the estate of Wm.
<. Jones, late Of Watertown. The claim
of Arleigh Jones for money advanced in
the sum of $S7 A was dlsallowed, as was
the claim of Eugene Jones for $4,000
cash alleged to have been loaned to the
deceased. The claim of Arleigh Jones in
the sum of S1S90.00 for services was al
lowed in full-Jefferson Banner.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-03
NUMBER rs
The Markets.
retail BUTTER AND EGGS

RETAIL BUTTER AND EGGS
Eggs-Strictly fresh, 80 cents
Butter-Dairy, 80 to 81 cents; creamers
SO cents
The following quotations on butter.
eggs, vegetables and fruit are up to-date
and furnished the Leader by the best
local authorities.
VEGETABLES
New Potatoes 15 cents per peck; zoe
per busheI.
New Cabbage-3 to cents a pound
New Onions-3 cents pound
FRUITS
Lemons-Dozen % cents to 40 cents
Oranges-Dozen 20 cents to so cents
FARM PRODUCE
The following quotations are reported
by II. l.. Kerr, 800 West Main street:
New Potatoes
Beans-S2.25
Eggs-26
Live Chickens 9 to 10 cents
Spring chickens II to 1872 C per pound
Chicago, Dee. 2-Steady. Cream
ery-EXtra, % cents; Print 33 cents;
1rstS, y to 30 cents; seconds, % to 2S
CelIS, udlIy, 20 Genus
CHEESE
Chicago, Dec. 2-Steady Daisies.
l519 to Ii cents; twins. l51s to Ii cents;
young Americas, 1874 to Is cents
BARLEY
The following quotations for barley is
reported Dy II. Wertheimer, Barley Head
quarters, Main Street
Barley-62 to 65
GRAINS AND FLOUR
Red winter wheat-1.OO
White winter wheat-1OO
Spring No. Loo
Spring No. 2-9S
Spring No. 3-96
COrn-62 cents
Rye-6S cents
Oats-36 cents
Patent Flour-$1.55, sack; $500 bbl.
Straight Flour-S5.D per Dbl; $1.4O
per sack
Middlings-Per cwt., $1.20
Bran-SI.15
Rye Feed-$1.10
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-12-03
Resolutions Of Appreciation
and Gratitude

Whereas, The splendid success OF
our dedication day programs was due
to thoso who so generously offered
their services;
Be 1t Resolved, That the board of
trustees of the Congregational church
of Watertown herewith desire to eX-
express their appreciation and graft
tude
To Dr. Edw. Dwight Eaton of Be
lott College for his scholarly and elo-
quent sermon,
To Dr. G. H. Beale of Milwaukee
for his stirring and effective address
To Mr. O. l.. Robinson for the help
full part he took in the program.
To Mrs. Speer of Milwaukee for the
efficient way, in which she presided
at the organ under considerable diff
ficulties, and for her perfect success
in giving the music an attractive and
beautiful setting.
To Mr.. Edward Schempf for his
tenor solo which was one Of the feat
ures of the program, and which was
greatly appreciated by all.
To Mr.. and Mrs. SprOesser for en-
riching the services by solo work
which was beautiful and finished to
an unusual degree.
To Mrs C. Field for the effective
manner in which the whole musical
program was prepared and conducted
To the entire choir, each member
doing justice to the music and the oc-
casion.
And Be It Further Resolved, That
a coDy of these resolutions be sent
to each person mentioned above and
that they be published in the newspa-
pers. W. G. Stone,
Pres. Board of Trustees.