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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-09-15
SPIRES AND CARTER ACQUITTED
Found Not Guilty of Murder of James
A. Reed.

Orangeburg, September 8.-Henry
Spires and w. Nat Carter were ac-
quilted to-day for the murder of
James A. Reed, all parties being
prominent citizens of this county.
The case consumed the greater part
of two days and "a witnesses were
examined.
About five years ago Mr.. Reed and
Mr.. Spires had a dispute over a line
fence between their land. A COM
promise was affected. 1t was some
trouble that arose again concerning
this line that brought about the
shooting on February 10, 1909. W.
n. Carter is son-in-law of Mr..
Spires and fired the shot that killed
Reed. The plea of self-defense was
put up in defense.
The case resulted in mistr!al
when first tried in May, 1909. Three
continuances were had. The prose
cutiOn for the State was conducted
by Solicitor Hildebrand, Abial La
throp and James H. Farming. The
defense was upheld by William c.
Wolfe and Thomas NJ. Raysor. The
Jury deliberated about one hour and
returned verdict of not guilty.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-09-15
BILBO AND BODIE FIGHT.
The "Lie" Causes Mix-Up Between
Mississippi Senator's.

Maben, Mississippi, Sept. S.-The
lie was passed, State Senators Theo-
dore Bilbo and Van B. Bodie
came to blows, and for time
to-day, Oktibbeha county's political
rally threatened to end in disorder.
Friends of the belligerents inter-
fered, however, at the crucial mo-
ment and the affair was ended before
it had assumed more serious proper
tions.
The occasion was one of a series
of Joint debates, which have been in
progress several months by the sup
porters of United States Senator Le-
roy Percy and former Governor
James K. Vardaman, aspirants for
the Democratic Senatorial nomina-
ton for the next term. Bodie was
in the midst of his address when Bill
bo, author of bribery charges in the
recent Senatorial contest was es-
corted to the platform. In conclu-
sion he accused Bilbo of uttering
false statements. Bilbo's retort with
the short word came and the two
men came together. Bodie felled his
opponent with a blow in the face,
but Bilbo regained his feet in short
order and the combat was renewed.
the two graphing. In the mean
time the audience was in an uproar,
women and children and the more
neutral of the men leaving hur-
riedly, fearing a general combat be-
tween the partisans. At this junct-
ure, however, those on the platform
separated the principals, the more
calm of the auditors quieted the
crowd and the incident came to an
end.
Bilbo spoke later in the afternoon.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-09-15

European Railroads Cannot Compare
From Standpoint of Efficiency.

Washington, Sept. CT returned
from the International Railway Con-
ference, at Berne, Switzerland, with
much greater enthusiasm over the
American railroads as agencies of
transportation than / had before"
This statement was made by
Franklin K. Lane, member of the
Interstate commerce commission,
who was one of the representatives
of the United States to the 1nterna-
tional Railway Conference.
"The conference esta ablished be-
yond question, think, the supremacy
of the American railroad from the
standpoint of efficiency" Mr.. Lane
continued. Zone OF the impressions
that is left in my mind is as to how
European railroads manage to pay
four, five or six per cent. in dividends
with the small volume of traffic they
have. compared with the volume we
have.
Zone thing Europe is far ahead of
US in is providing pensions for our
civil employees. Europeans regard
our methods are barbarous, and say
they have outgrown them by so
years. Another in which we are be-
hind Europe is in the matter of en-
ployers' liability. Every man in Eng
land has to pay damages for an in
Jury that is suffered by his employee.
Employers generally insure aginst
this damage"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-09-15
HALF MILLION BORROWED.
South Carolina Has Requested Loan
of $55O,OOO.

The sum of s550,O00 has been
borrowed by the State Treasurer
since the first of the year to pay
the necessary expenses of the State
government. This money has been
secured in two loans of 100000
and one of s150,000. The several
loans were made through the Pal
metto National Bank of Columbia.
At the last session of the general as
sembly the State treasurer was au-
thorized to borrow 100000. This
was an increase of 100000 over the
amount borrowed in 1909.
The statement is made at the treas
urer's Office that it will not be neces-
sary to borrow any more money for
the present year. The first tax
money will be received by November
Is.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-09-15
Southern Settles.

Gaffney, Sept. 9.-It will be of in
terest to a great many people to
learn that the Southern Railway has
compromised with Mrs. Martha Wy
att, who lives in this county, for the
sum of $4,000. Some months ago
the New Oorleans limited on the
Southern struck a wagon in which
"Tude" Wyatt and two of his sons
were riding. The father was in
stantly killed and both sons were in
iured. 1t was thought that Mrs.
Wyatt would bring suit, as there
was evidence given at the inquest
to the effect that the engineer blew
no whistle although the accident oc-
CURED at a crossing in the road.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-09-15
Franklin Carried to Pen.

Orangeburg, September S.-Pink
Franklin. who was resentenced this
week by Judge T. S. Sease to be
hanged on December % for the MUIR
der of Constable Henry E. Valen-
tine in this county, has been taken
back to the penitentiary for safe
keeping.
The negro lawyers for Franklin
will again appeal his case to the
State supreme court on the minutes
and records of the trial court and on
after discovered evidence. The con-
stitutional questions involved were
passed upon by the United States su-
preme court this spring.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-09-15
LARGER THAN THE STATE.
New York City Has Nearly Five Mil
lion People.


The census of 1910 shows the pop
ulation of greater New York city to
be larger than the population Of the
remainder of New York State. In
the opinion of the New York Sun
another decade must pass before the
city will dominate in the legislature,
but the gain of the city in congress
sional and legislative representation
greatly enhances it political power
in relation to upstate New York.
remembering the numbers of great
cities in New York State, such as
Buffalo and Rochester, and the hun
dreds of others, cities and towns,
the announcement that the metro
polls outnumbers them in aggregate
population brings home some notion
Of its immensity. In fact. New York
is much too large.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-09-15
Between the Courses.

The stranger in the hotel pumped
down his bag.
81 wanter room," he said.
"No. 81" raped the clerk. "Sec'
ond floor"
'Is it a good one?" queried the
stranger.
Excellent! The boy will show
you the way" replied the clerk.
The stranger took up his bag.
"Right-ho!" he said. "Oh, I say
what's the eatin' hours in this
hotel?"
"Breakfast,n answered the clerk
80 to II; lunch II to 8; dinner, 3 to
s; supper to 12.'
The stranger dropped his bag
again.
"Great Jerusalem!" he exclaimed
when am 1 going to git time to see
the town?"-Answers.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-09-15
A Hefty Old Lady.

New York, Sept. 9.-Mother earth
weighs seven trillion tons. Reinhard
A. Wetzel, instructor in physics at
the college of the city of New York,
finished to-day a series of expert
ments by which he has computed the
weight of this mundane sphere. Ac-
cording to the instructor the result
is more nearly accurate than has
hitherto been obtained.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-09-15
X. OF p. AT ALLENDALE.
Delegates to Third District Conven-
ton Delightfully."- Entertained.

Allendale, Sept. S.-The Knights
of Pythias OF the Sd district closed
their meeting here yesterday, after
being entertained by the members OF
Allendale Lodge.
Wagner was selected as the place
for the next meeting. The pro-
gramme proved to be one of much in
terest and entertaining, and as re-
suit the cause of Pythianism in the
3rd district under the guidance OF
Mr.. ]. F. Carter, D. D., G. c., has re-
ceiyed much encouragement.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-09-15
From Missouri.

An attorney was addressing jury
on behalf of a prisoner.
"Gentlemen," he said, witnesses
have sworn that they saw the accused
fire his gun; they have sworn they
saw the flash and heard the report;
they fall fiat; they have sworn that
this. bullet was extracted from Pete
Jackson's body; but, gentlemen, in
the name of justice, I ask you where
is the evidence that the bullet hit
Pete Jackson?" ?"-Tit-Bits
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-09-15
A Man of Iron Nerve.

Indomltable will and tremendous
energy are never found where stom-
ach, liver, kidneys and bowels are
out of order. If you want these
qualities and the success they bring.
use DR.. Kings New Life Pills, the
matchless regulators, for keen brain
and strong body. Csc at Peoples
Drug Co., Bamberg, S. c.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-09-15
Something Like a Catch.

A gentleman was strolling across
large estate when he came upon a
man fishing. what sort of fish dc
YOU catch here?" he said.
"Mostly trout" replied the man.
Chow many have you caught?'
"About ten or twelve, sir"
"What is about the heaviest you
have caught?" continued the gentle.
man.
"Well, I don't know the weight
but the water sunk two or three feet
when l pulled it out. .''-Chicago
journal.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-09-15
Deputy Goes for Grimsley.

Columbia, Sept. S.-Butler Grims-
ley, alias Harry Timmons, who is
wanted in New Brookland on a
charge of bigamy and who has been
sick in Washington, D. c., for the
last two weeks will be brought back
to New Brookland by Deputy Sheriff
Sim Miller, who today was sent Dy
Governor Ansel with requisition pa
pers to Washington. 1t is under
stood here that Grimsley has suffici-
emily recovered an attack of typhoid
fever to be able to travel.
The charge that Grimsley will have
to face was preferred by Mr.. Joseph
Earharr, of New Brookland, that un-
der the name of Henry Timmons,
Grimsley on August II, married Miss
Ella Earhart, 1S-year-old daughter
of the prosecutor, although at the
time Grimsley had a wife, Mrs. Maud
Grimsley and a child, living in Co.
lumbia. In Walsh's directory of Co.
lumbia, Grimsley's residence is given
as 1919 Taylor street.
Mrs. Ella Earhart Timmons Cor
Grimsley) had accompanied the man
to Washington, where he claimed to
have prospects of job, and re-
mained there with him, spending
days and nights in nursing him when
he had a relapse from typhoid fever.
She did not learn of the charges
against the man whom she supposed
to be her lawful husband until Depu-
ty Sheriff Sim J. Miller, of Lexing-
ton, reached Washington two weeks
ago on his first trip with warrant
for the arrest of Grimsley, alias Tim
mons.
The warrant was served by Detec-
tive Brennan of the Washington po-
lice force, but DR.. James J. Kilroy,
who had been attending Grimsley, de-
clared the man in no condition to
undertake the journey to South Caro-
lima. He was accordingly removed,
a prisoner, to Washington Asylum
Hospital.
Mrs. Ella Earhart Timmons (or
Grimsley) returned with Deputy
Sheriff Miller to her fathers home at
New Brookland.
Mrs. Grimsley No. is now with
relatives in St. Louis.
For some days after his suspicious
had been aroused, Mr.. Earhart was
unable to locate Grimsley. His ad-
dress was learned from post card
that MIR. Earhart's daughter sent to
her mother. The dispatch of Mr..
Miller with the warrant followed.
Grimsley is said to be a native OF
this county, having many relatives
of good repute. He had worked at
several places in Columbia and re-
Gently had taken up automobile re-
pairing as a speciality. In Washing
ton he sought work as an electrician.
Here he was rated in the directory as
a machiniSt
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-09-15
Upon the Death of Father.

Thoughts suggested upon the
death of friend.)
Folded now are his weary arms,
Across his silent peaceful breast,
His toilsome days are over now,
How happy is the sleep of death.
For thee, oh, father, must weep,
While yet 1 know that grief is vain,
And that you sleep in perfect peace.
But from these tears can't refrain.
Dear father soon we'll meet again,
Tho 'twixt us now deaths chasm lies.
But swiftly as the message sped,
I'll tread my pathway to the skies.
In blest communion we'll unite,
With all the loved ones gone before,
Heavens crown will be our reward,
To dwell with Jesus evermore.
WILLIE, HAY, Jr.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-09-15
1t, Saved His Leg.

Cali thought I'd lose my leg"
writes ]. A. Swensen, of Watertown,
Wis, 'Ten years of eczema, that Is
doctors could not cure, had at last
laid me up. Then Bucklen's Arnica
Salve cured it, sound and we'll" In
fallible for skin eruptions, eczema,
salt rheum, boils, fever sores, burns,
scalds, cuts and piles. 2oc at Peo-
pies Drug Co., Bamberg. S. C.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1910-03-03
CHAPTER XXI.

as she had grown wise and come
~ to look upon Jimsy's visits as
pleasant breaks In the monot,
ony Of her existence, however
he had obtained glimpses Of his inner
elf, flashes Of the profundity of his
aind, an inkling of his elevation of
eminent that escaped him, in spite
X himself, quite unconsciously. Her
6oman's keen perception had OWNED
spirituality that was buried purpose
" by speech and conduct. This had
Interested her and given her food for
bought, but she could find no salts
actory explanation. The clew to the
pystery, which, truth to tell, interest
d her but mildly. had come to her
rst on the evening of her husbands
ttack on Captain Williams in the lit.
| e Harlem fiat, when, after he had
BIT fall and smashed the cup, he had
embarked a little ruefully that he had
| BIT slip everything he had ever had in
lis life that was worth while. The
Confirmation Of her deduction that his
nrannitad love fnr herself had bear
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the desolation of a loveless life. Things
lights. He would comport himself diff
ferently toward her in many ways.
He spent his leisure time after bust
ness hours ard on the Sunday while
Smith was away in looking UP apart
ments and in other preparations for
the resumption Of housekeeping, also
in celebrating the programme of cele-
bration.
1t was with eagerness and conf
dence that he repaired to Smiths
lodgings on Monday evening. having
ascertaired at the boarding house dur
ing the day that his friend had re-
turned that morning from his trip out
of town.
Smith was of too frank a nature to
keep him for one minute under the de-
fusion he saw by his manner he en-
tertained. Emma had demonstrated
to him the impossibility of living with
her husband ard the futility of further
effort to that end-shown him that
new and brighter fame, all consum-
ing, all purifying. had enveloped her
heart and that it had purged it OF
every trace of the old slain sentiment
The knowledge that it burned for him
made his present task peculiarly
hard and painful one.
I'm sorry. joe" he said, almost be-
fore his visitor had seated himself.
"but there's nothing doing"
Brooks expectant smile died out.
"How do you mean nothing doing !
Wasn't she there? Weren't you able
to see herr"
Eyes. l saw her, and she refused.
She will have nothing further to do
with YOU"
Incredulity gave place quickly to bit
ter disappointment.
Flows that? What did you say to
herr"
Il told her that you were leading a
straight life, all about your circum-
stances. that you were sorry for what
had occurred and that in future II
would be all different and you would
do everything in your power to make
her happy. told her that you loved
her more than ever. But 1t was NJ
USE"
"Didn't you advise her to make up?
II did. ice. l urged her to forge
and forgive pleaded hard for you. tolt
her l thought she ought to return tt
you. She said she could have forgiven
the matter Of money. but that in send
ing her to Captain Williams that night
you killed every bit Of her love fol
you and she would never pardon you
act as long as she drew breath. He Is
dead to me for all time. dead and bur
ied.' she said. l hate to have to tel
you these hard things. but you asked
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1910-03-03
me to act for you, and l am bound in
common honesty to give you the result

me to act for you, and I am bound IN
common honesty to give you the result
just as 1t Isl
"You believe she really meant it?'
81 am convinced she did and that
nothing will make her change her
mind"
''Its all rot.' demonstrated Brooks
angry and aggrieved. "She knew she
was talking rot too. She herself told
me that nothing happened to her whc:
she went to Williams. She gave him
some soft talk, cried a little maybe
when she pleaded for me, and because
be liked her he gave her the paper re
leasing me. That's all there was to it
1t was as easy as rolling off log, and
I don't see why she should still be
making such fuss about 1t, do you"
81 think do You took the chance
that something might happen to her
You must have expected that 1t would
md you were prepared to shut you,
eyes SO long as she got what you want
I'd. That's what she can't overlook"
"Then you think she did right II
leaving rne?'
THAT is a question I'd rather not
pass upon. 1t amt any part of wha.
you asked me to do"
But l want to know what you
think"
"And I'd rather not express any
opinions one way or the other. I'm a
friend Of both Of you, and you ough,
not to ask me such thing"
"Oh, you needn't be afraid! You
know as well as do that something
| had to be done-done ut Once-ant
there was no other way out of it thar
by getting her to see Williams. In thu
morning it would have been too late
She's making mountain out of ,
mOlehill, and l shouldn't wonder
you've been helping her. with you
straitlaced ways"
Thanks. l didn't bring that sub
| ject up at ail-never opened my moutl
about it."
You must have rubbed her tempe
| ~" tho ..'~~~- th.~ ..---A =
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Continued on 9th page)
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-06-08
CHAPTER XIII.

In the very heart OF Manhattan, right
in the center OF the city's most con.
gested district, an imposing edifce
Of gray stone. medieval in its STYLE OF
architecture. lowered high above all
the surrounding dingy Offices and
squalid tenements. Its massive con.
struction. steep walls. pointed turrets
raised parapets and long. narrow. slit.
like windows, heavily barred. gave It
the aspect Of feudal fortress incon.
gruously set down plumb in the midst
OF twentieth century New York. The
dull roar OF Broadway hummed a
couple Of blocks away: in the distance
doomed the lofty. graceful spans Of
Brooklyn bridge, TANNED with its op-
posing streams OF busy interurban
traffic. The adjacent streets were
filed with the din OF hurrying crowds,
the rattle Of vehicles. the cries OF ven.
dors. the clang of street cars. the ugh.
Ugh! OF speeding automobiles. The ac.
tive, pulsating life OF the metropolis
surged like rising food about the
tall gray walls. yet there was no re.
Spouse within. Grim, silent. sinister.
the city prison. popularly known as
the Tombs." seemed TO have nothing
in common with the daily activities Of
the big town in which. notwithstand.
ing. 1t unhappily played an important
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see him one day and what did find
inside her stocking but an innocent
looking little round pill. and II you
please. It was nothing less than prus.
sic acid. He would have swallowed It
and the electric chair would have
been cheated. So you see how careful
We has to be-"
Annie could not listen to any more.
The horror Of having Howard classed
with aends Of that description sIckened
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said the oanker col0ly.

SalN the OdnheT COiOiy.
THE only way?" she faltered.
THE only way" said Mr.. Jeffries
firmly. DO you CONSENT" he asked.
Annie threw up her head. Her pale
face was full OF determination. as she
replied resignedly. catching her breath
as she spoke:
yes, If it must be. I will consent
to divorce-to save him.
You viii leave the country and go
abroad to live?" continued the banker
coldly.
She listened as in a dream. That
she would be confronted by such an
alternative as this had never entered
her mind. She wondered why the
world was so cruel and heartless. Yet
II the sacrifice must be made to save
Howard she was ready to make it.
you will leave America and never
returns that UNDERSTOOD" repeated
the banker.
Yes. sir" she replied falteringly.
Mr.. Jeffries paced nervously up and
down the room. For the first time
he seemed to take an interest in the
interview. Patronizingly he said:
You viii receive yearly allow
ance through my lawyer"
Annie tossed up her chin defantly.
She would show the aristocrat that
she could be as proud as he was.
Thanks" she exclaimed. u don't
accept charity. I'm used to earning
my own living"
"oh, very we'll" replied the banker
quickly. That's as you please. But
have your promise-you will not at
tempt to see him again?"
What! Not see him once more!
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-06-08
FIDUCLARY SETTLEMENT.

The accounts of L. c. SOmerville,
Executor of the last will and tesla
ment of Mary E. Gabbert, deceased,
and L. c. Somerville, Trustee, un-
der the last will and testament of
Mary f. Gabbert, deceased, are be-
fore me for settlement.
GEO. S0MERvILLE,
Commissioner of Accounts for Mason
County, West Va. may e5-et.
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SINGLE COMB BROWN LECHORN

Eggs for Matching. 75cents for Is,
or $500 per 100.
JOE BLIcELE, Gallipolis, Ohio.
mar. I6-Smo.