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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-01-14
Reprimanded by Judge.

Union City, Jan. 6.-After bitter
attack upon the governor OF Tennes-
see and an attempt to bring the kill
ing of former United States Senator
Carmack, into the night rider case,
late to-day, Rice Pierce, senior coun-
sci for the accused men, was reprl-
manded by Judge Jones.
Pierce was preparing to close and
was discussing the testimony of Fer
ringer, Hogg, and Morris, the three
night riders who turned States evil
dence.
He launched into violent denuncla-
ton of Governor Patterson, saying
the Governor, latter sending an army
into. Obion county to trample upon
the rights of people, to snatch honest
men from their homes and bully and
abuse them, offers a reward OF ten
thousands dollars for Rankln'S muir
derers."
Continuing he said: "Now l de-
nounce murder, whether it be COW
ardly assassination on the streets OF
the capital city or an equally coward.
" murder on the banks of Reelfoot
Lake, but 1 submit that all men be-
fore the law are equal, and the man
or men who assassinated Carmack
are entitled no better treatment
than those who killed Rankin
Dicussing the pardon offered the
three men Pierce said: "Just what
else he offered them, do not know
but believe I have right to say he
bribed witnesses to perjure them
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-01-14
Wright Not Afraid.

Washington, Jan. CT have not
been measured for my shroud yet,
nor can l say l am afraid to go home
in the dark" commented Justice
Daniel Thew Wright to-day when
asked about the hundreds of threat
ening letters sent to him by persons
who were displeased over his recent
decision sentencing Samuel Gompers,
John Mitchell and Frank Morrison to
prison for contempt of court.
''Of such communications | have
received a waste basket full said
the Justice, "but l am losing no sleep
over the threats contained in them.
am amused, rather than terror
ized."
One of the writer's declares that
he will arrive in five days to kill the
Justice, while another asserts that
syour decision will be very un-
healthy affair for you before we are
done with you. The undertaken will
have a job down your way before
long, and you will be the chief
mourner." ,.@,f
Many of the letters sent to the
chief justice contain insulting COM
ments on the decision.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-01-14
The Knockers"

If the "knockers"c could be made
to realize that in their talk they al
ways hurt themselves quite as much
as those whom they knock, they
would not be so active.
Every man has his friends. Some
times it happens that the man who
is knocked" has as many friends al
the man who knocks. KNOCK
ing is game that, while always In
furious, can be made to work botf
ways.
But there is another consideration
Every time single business in the
community is injured, every othel
business in the community suffers
Every time a man is pulled down, the
foundations upon which all Other
men are standing become weakened
Every time confidence in one man be.
comes destroyed, confidence in al
other men becomes impaired.
These are facts.
Therefore it would seem that self
interest, if nothing else, should cause
men to "boost" instead of "knock.
Self-interest, if nothing else, shoulo
cause men to try to help others, IN
stead of trying to injure them. Self
interest, if nothing else, shoulc
cause us to try to hold men up, In
stead of trying to throw them down
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-01-14
Roanoke Policemen Enforce Law

Roanoke, Jan. 10.-Mayor Cutcn-
ms order to the police department 70
enforce every law and ordinance was
carried out today. No cigars tooac- %
CO. CO. fruit, confections, toilet articles
ar other merchandise were sold. One
cigar stand gave away cigars to all
it's patrons. :, .,,- aons
draws wagons, ice cream wagons
and street hacks and took the n names npe
of the drivers and owners OF the We
hicles. The numbers of all street
cars and the names of the motormen
and conductors running them were
recorded and the number OF trelgnt
trains running through the city not
hauling perishable matter were noted
The anti-spitting and all other or
dinances were rigidly enforced.
The mayors order was accepted
good naturedly by the people and
there were no clashes between cltl-
zens and officers.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-01-14
Consumption Can be Cured.

Philadelphia, Pa, Jan. 6.-What
is considered by medical men to pc
the most important discovery in the
war against tuberculosis since the
finding of the tuberculosis bacillus
by Koch, is contained in an an
nouncement by DR.. Randle c. Rosen-
bergh, of the chair of bacteriology at
Jefferson Medical College. DR.. Rosen-
bergh declares that the tuberculosis
germ can be located in the blood be-
fore it reaches the lungs, and that IN
view of this can be destroyed by very
simple treatment. By use of anti
toxine, he thinks, the disease can
be soon stamped out.
A paper on DR.. Rosenbergh's re-
searches is to appear in a medical
journal, but the results he says he
has obtained were discussed yester-
day before the faculty Of JEFFERSON
College. In view of professional eth
les, however, the doctor declined to
talk about his researches outside OF
medical circles.
If the theory that the tuberculosis
germs first make their appearance in
the blood of the patient is correct, II
is believed that the injection of anti
toxine or virus would prevent their
reaching the lungs, practically rem
dering the patient immune.
eff this is all that is hoped for,
said DR.. Lawrence Flick, president
of Phillips Institute for Consump.
tives, last night, 'the fight agains,
the great white plague is won
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-01-14
Protect Your Town.

Protect your own town and there
by show that you are in favor OF
protection. If protection is good
for the nation it is good for the
town. AS townspeople we should
favor our town above every other as
the growth and development OF 1t Is
what will enhance the value OF all
property, both in and about it. Then
buy your dry goods, groceries, hard
ware, furniture, etc., at home; have
your printing, your blacksmithing'
your shoemaking done at home; pat
ronize home in every instance that
you can. The success of our mer-
chants and mechanics means new
business houses and residences, add1-
tional demands for labor of various
kinds. To the farmer a f1rst-class
town affords better market for his
grain, a better trading point, and
such a town is bound to increase the
value of his land. UnQuestionably
'in union there is strength" Let us
protect our town.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-01-14
Two Blind Inmates Perish.

Lancaster, Jan. S.-A fire which
originated about 10 o'clock last
night at the county home, three miles
east of Lancaster, burned two OF the
houses occupied by the inmates: In
one of these houses were two blind
negroes, one an aged woman, Jane
Mckinney, and a boy about IL years
of age, Joe Reed, both of whom were
burned, along with the house.
This house was almost burned
down when the fire was discovered
The other house, which was burned,
was occupied by white inmates but
they were got out and practically all
of the contents of the house.
There was also small out house
for storing provisions burned out Ut
fortunately there was very little IN
it.
Mr.. Mackey, who had been elected
superintendent for the ensuing year
had only yesterday moved in.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-01-14
TALK FOR YOUR TOWN.

When one finds he is out of SYM
pathy with bis town, and can only
say a good word for it coupled with
an apology, he ought to get out.
Many people fall into a sort OF un-
conscious habit of growing. But
it's miserable habit. Such people
make of themselves a dead weight,
while, of course, they imagine
themselves particularly independ-
ent. The individual has about all
he can do to get along under his
own loads; and he wants help and
announcement from those going his
way, and who are identified with him
in interest. So with the town. IL
has it's interest to care for, and 1t
needs all the pluck, all the energy
all the cooperation and helpfulness
it's citizens can provide and bring 10
bear. Every man is a part or MS
town. The town embraces the Tor
tunes, and in some measures at least
takes on the character of the man.
So loyalty to ones town is no more
than loyalty to ones self; and this
LOYALTY is in the line of all well
shaped human nature. Therefore IL
is right to say that the man who does
not stand up for his own town is In
some way dwarfed. There is some
thing wrong about him. His fellows
will pass their judgment upon him,
and the chances are that while ne
may add to the discomfort of others
he will not escape making himself
unhappy.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-01-14
KILLED BEATING RIDE.
Hllman Powell, Young White Man
of Sumter, Loses His Life.

Sumter, Jan. 9.-Tillman Powell,
a young white man about 19 years
old, whose home is in this city, was
killed last night at Strawberry, a
station on the Atlantic Coast Line,
near Charleston, while beating ride
on a freight train. Accompanied by
James Curran he went to Charleston
several days ago to look for work,
and having failed to get job they
were hoboing it home. They left
Charleston in box car, but when the
train stopped at Strawberry they had
to get out and wait until the train
started to escape detection by the
train crew. When the train pulled
out they attempted to board it, but
Powell lost his grip on the ladder be-
tween the cars and fell beneath the
wheels, 20 cars passing over his body.
Curran was more fortunate and re-
tanned his hold on the ladder. He
says he tried to catch Powell as he
fell but missed him and narrowly
escaped falling beneath the wheels.
Powell was the son of Mr.. Benz. M.
Powell, of this city. The body will
be brought here for burial.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-01-14
Attempt to Swindle.

Dillon, S. c., Jan. S.-Investiga-
ton by an insurance company mas
brought to light the facts that Har-
ley Hayes, who was supposed to be
dead was alive and living in another
town under an assumed name, and
the grave supposed to contain Hayes
body really was occupied by dead
hog. Some time ago Hayes dlsap-
peared, and a badly decomposed
body was found in swamp near
here. Owing to the condition OF the
body the Identification was superb
cial and the Hayes watch being
found in the clothes on the supposed
corpse, the coroner decided that a
post mortem was unnecessary. hayes
had an insurance policy for $4,000.
The company in which the policy was
held had an investigation made ana
Hayes was found alive at Manning.
The grave was then opened and twas
found that the body it contained was
that of a hog. The animal had been
shaved and covered with Hayes
coat. Hayes denies that he made
any effort to collect the insurance.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-01-14
Almost browns.

Atlantic City, N. j., Jan. In
an attempt to emulate the men who
style themselves "Handcuff Kings
a young man who calls himself AL.
bertine, nearly perished in the SURF
here Yesterday. Tightly laced IN a
straight jacket, he endeavored 70
show his ability to free himself Wnlie
under water. Benumbed by the cold'
he lost consciousness and was nearly
drowned before being rescued by life
savers.
Albertus jumped into the water
from a row boat but it was seen i'm
mediately that he was not making a
success of his experiment. Twice ne
rose to the surface struggling, then
sank to rise again third time. Only
one arm, however, could be free from
the jacket and the life savers inter-
vened to prevent tragedy.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-01-14
Rows Charged with Murder.

St. Louis, Mo-, Jan. S.-Flve
bows, ranging in age from 8 to Is
years, were arrested in their class
rooms in the Shaw school to-day ano
charged with the murder of William
Wachter, a peddler, who was 1ouno
with his skull crushed WEDNESDAY
The man was found dying by nelgn.
bors. He kept so much to nlmseli
that he was known in his nelgnDor-
hood as a miser and hermit.
The arrests followed information
owen to the police by Mrs. Mary
Goehehardt, mother of two OF the
nrisoners. The boys are Joseph Leo,
Is Years old; George Remmel, II;
Frank p Mammic, 9, and Henry and
Arthur Goebehardt, II and 8 years
old, respectively. They told the po. por
lice that they had stoned Wachter
"iust for fun"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-01-14
BIRTH EVERY FOUR MINUTES.
New York Had Death Every Seven
Minutes During Year 1908.

Greater New York is one of the
most healthful cities on the globe
at least it has been during the past
year, according to Health Commits
sioner Darlington. He says that IN
this period there have been only 49,
OIL deaths, a rate of 1852 per 1000,
the lowest rate in the history of the
city. =.
The stork has been busy, for dur
ing 1908 there were 126,S63 births,
a rate of 2S.6S per 1000, which far
outstrips the death rate. 1t is the
highest percentage of births in the
last ten years, DR.. Darlington says.
He admits that Cupid has not been SO
busy this year, as the total number
of marriages was 47,490, a decrease
of 1888 over last year. The en-
forcement of the new license law and
the business depression he thinks are
the reasons.
The births were at the rate of one
about every four minutes; deaths,
one every seven minutes; marriages,
one every twelve minutes.
This year the deaths from typhoid
fever show a decrease of 197 from
the yearly average of the last five
years; malarial fever shows a de-
crease of AZ; whooping cough, 1874;
diphtheria and Group, 317; influenza,
IT.
Even the great white scourge has
lessened it's ravages in New York, for
it shows a decrease from years aver
age of the last five years of 573
deaths. The deaths from spinal
meningitis are 77S under the aver
age; appoplexy, 1,116; acute bron-
chitis, 1876; pneumonia, 1928; bron-
chial pneumonia, 149; accidents
362.
The decrease in the deaths OF
children under years from the
yearly average of the last five years
was 3,015. The decrease of deaths
of persons of 65 years or over was
996. The total decrease from the
average of the last five years was
9,249.
There were four diseases the death
roll of which showed an increase over
the averages of five years. They
were: Measles, 80; scarlet fever,
500; cancer, 76; suicides, ISL.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-01-14
Aeronaut's Narrow Escape.

Columbus, Ca, Jan. SACK
Paney, an aeronaut giving exhiDl-
tions at the Phoenix City, Ala, fair,
escaped death this afternoon by BE-
ing caught in mad descent to earth
by string of telephone wires:
Five thousand people experienced
thrill as Paney's parachute, IN
which he was preparing to jump, be-
came out of order when the man cut
loose from his balloon.
The aeronaut struck tie wires
with terrific force, and they sagged
beneath his weight to the extent that
the spectators held their breath ex-
pecting to see the fall completed to
earth. He was rescued with dim,
Guilty by a companion, who climbed
a tree nearby. He was not seriously
injured.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-01-14
Attacked by Hawk.

Union, S. c., Jan. 5.-Miss Han.
nah Lee, sister of Mr.. M. B. Lee, OF
Bogansville, heard commotlon
among the fowls in the yard day
last week and ran out to find a large
white hawk trying to kill hen. She
went up to the hawk and struck at
it and in attempting to fly away 1t
got caught in a wire fence. She then
heat the hawk over the head until
she thought it dead, and picked 1t up
and threw it upon the chicken house.
A few minutes later she went out
and found the hawk reviving. she
caught hold Of it to throw 1t to tne
ground to kill it and when she did
80 the hawk stuck it's sharp claws ID
her hand, inflicting a painful wound
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-01-14
ATTEMPTED ASSAULT.
Negro Attacks Girl in Fashionable
Richmond Quarter.

Richmond, Va, Jan. 10.-ln the
heart of the most fashionable district
of this city at an early hour this
morning Miss Marie Louise Stumpt,
10 years of age, daughter of E. A.
Stumpf, business man OF tnls CITY,
was severely beaten and only saved
from being criminally assaulted by
the timely appearance of Irwin POOL,
who was attracted to the scene by
her cries. The perpetrator of the
crime was Charles Gillespie, negro
25 years of age, who is now under
arrest and will be given hearing as
soon as Miss Stumpf is able to ap-
pear before a special grand jury.
The crime occurred at 6:3O THIS
morning, when Miss Stumpf was on
her way to mass The negro sprang
at her, beating her a blow with his
fist, knocking her down. This ne re-
peated when she arose and he then
endeavored to accomplish his pur-
pose, wounding her in the face and
neck with his teeth. Miss Stumpf
fought with the frenzy of despair.
She finally succeeded in regalning her
feet and started to run. Her screams
had attracted the attention of Pool,
who was escorting young lady tele-
phone operator to her work, and
when the negro saw Pool approach
ing he turned and fed. Miss Stumpf
fell at the feet of Pool and the young
lady, who carried her to a nearby
residence, from whence she was re-
moved to Ter home.
About two hours after the crime
Detectives .lournoy and Tiller dis
covered a negro at the corner OF
Beech and Main streets, about mile
from the scene of the crime, having
his shoes polished. He answered the
partial description, and upon being
arrested and searched was found to
have a ring and bracelet in his
possession which had been torn from
Miss Sttumpf.
When the crime became known
there was considerable excitement in
that neighborhood of the city, which
was soon dispelled by the prompt &C
ton of Judge Witt. The judge came
in person to the police station and
emphatically announced that there
would be speedy trial Of the negro
and that he would summon a special
grand jury to indict him as soon as
Miss Stumpf is allowed by her physi-
clans to testify.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-01-14
A MOTHERS GRATITUDE.
Many a Mother in Bamberg Will Ap-
preciate the Following.

Many strong man and many q
healthy woman has much for which
to thank mother. The care taken
during their childhood brought them
past the danger point and made them
healthy men and women. Children
are generally bothered at some Pc
riod with incontinence of urine, and
inability to retain it is ofttimes called
a habit. It is not the children's fault
the difficulty lies with the kidneys,
and can be readily righted il taken in
the proper way. A Bamberg mother
shows you how.
Mrs. L. B. Fowler, Elm street,
Bamberg, S. c., says: Several years
ago my daughter had spell Of the
fever and after that her kidneys were
in a weakened condition. She COM
planned great deal of backache and
had little control over the action Of
the kidney secretions. My husband
had used Doan's Kidney Pills several
years previous for similar troubles
with the best of results, and deciding
to try them in the girls case, sent
to the Peoples drug store for box.
After a few doses she did not com-:
plain any more Of backache' and the
annoyance from the kidneys was also
stopped. I will never fail to recon-
mend Doan's Kidney Pills when i
have the opportunity"
For sale by all dealers. Price 50
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the
United States.
Remember the name-Doanss
and take no other.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-01-14
Woman Killed Man Rather than
ElODe.

Newark, N. j., Jan. THE trial
of Mrs. Josephine Amore, now ID
progress here, is the first time IN
fifteen years that woman has been
tried for murder in this, Essex coun-
ty, New Jersey. Mrs. Amore was In
dicted on her own confession of hav-
ing killed Michael Martelio on Au,
gust 5th last, because he threatened
to take her life if she did not elope
with him.
She shot him as he climbed through
her kitchen window.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-01-14
HARGIS GOT ON WILD DRUNK.
After Mistrial for Murder of Father
He Shoots Up Town.

Lexington, KY, Jan. 8.-Less than
IL hours after being released from
Jail at Irvine, where his trial for the
murder of his father resulted in a
hung jury, Beach Hargis returned to
Jackson, drunk and "shot up" the
town.
Instead of going direct to Hot
Springs to remain until his next trial,
as he had promised mother and
uncles, who signed his bail bond for
$4,000, he returned to his old home
and celebrated his release.
Because of this fact, it is said, his
uncles will have him taken into Gus
tody, surrendered into court, and ask
to be relieved of surety of his appear
ance at the April term of Estell court.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-01-14
ERNE ST E. RITTER
Attorney.at-Law "

Bamberg, s. Q. - q
Respectfully offers his services to-
the people Of Bamberg county, ana
by giving faithful attention to all
business trusts to merit q portion OF
the legal work, and assures in adj
vance his sincere appreciation.
Offices upstairs over Bamberg
Banking Co.
The state herald., 1909-05-07
TRIUMPH Or ART
New Gown tbe MAS
terpieee Of tbe Fore
most Parisiap.

Zimmerman, who was the creator of
the transformation gown Of last win
| ter. is again to the fore with similar
costume for summer. which is, II any
thing, more fascinating than the first.
1t Is practical, too, and Just the thing
for afternoon visits, teas or any func-
tion where pretty toilet is desired,
and yet wrap is necessity. 1t can
be made In any material that is soft
and will hang in graceful folds, such
as charmeuse. liberty satin, crepe de
chine, or toile de ninon. than which
nothing is more delightful to wear.
The model gown was of the latter
and in color that is neither rose or
mauve. 1t was cut like a princess
robe. close fitting about the hips, and
with some fulness around the bottom.
Here it was finished with heavy cords
of the same material, which gave
weight to the skirt and took away the
absolutely plain look. The lower part
of the tightly fitted sleeves was of dull
silver lace and so was the short high
yoke. A little shoulder cape was fas-
tened in front with an arrangement of
cords, tassels and loops. An inch
wide trimming OF loops and tassels to
match edged the cape, and also the
long sash ends which hung down over
the skirt In the back. This sash was
attached to the waist by some fine
shirrings, giving the long line that is
now the fashion.
When worn indoors it is a charming
gown. simple in style and with moth
ing about 1t to suggest that 1t might
serve two purposes. When, however,
1t is to be worn out of doors the little
cape suddenly becomes a wrap suf-
ficiently ample to afford protection,
and as ccquettish as possible. 1t is
all done by simply taking the sash
ends and bringing them around over
the arms and to the waist in front.
Here they are knotted and the ends
finished with balls, and cords are an
additional trimming. In the back the
wrap extends to the waist. where it is
held in place by shirring.
1t Is all cleverly contrived, for the
wrap can be adjusted in a moment
and without the slightest difficulty.
There is no striving to see II ones
garment is straight in the back. for it
cannot possibly be anything else. The
hooks which fasten 1t in front are OF
the kind that work themselves and
every fold falls into place with only
one or two slight movements OF the
fingers. The astonishing part of the
gown also is that there is not one un-
necessary inch OF material in 1t, nor
bit of fulness that could apparently be
dispensed with.