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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-01-27
Administration to Press Suit.

Washington, Jan. 24.-Callers at
theWhite House who have sounded
the president recently as to his atti-
tude towards: the prosecution of the
so-called trusts report that regardless
of whether the proposed voluntary
federal corporation law is passed or
not, the administration is preparing
to put into effect vigorous policy OF
dealing with the big combinations
so as to bring them within the pro-
visions of the antitrust laws. The
president has let it be known that
he is at this time merely awaiting the
decision of the supreme court In the
Standard Oil and the tobacco trust
cases before directing the attorney
general to take up an inquiry into
the more notorious Of the other
trusts.
1t is generally believed that the su-
preme court will consider the Stan
dard Oil and the tobacco trust cases
together as in some measure they are
said to present similar conditions.
The decision of the court will govern
the action to be taken by the Admin
istration as to the methods to be fol-
lowed in proceeding against the big
trusts, that Investigations show have
been operating in restraint OF trade.
The government will exert every ef-
fort to get a decision in its favor In
both cases.
The future action to be taken by
the department against the beef pack
ers was the subject of conference
tonight between Attorney Wicker
sham and Wade H. Ellis, his assistant
under whose supervision the investl-
cations into the operations OF the
National Packing company of Chi
cago and the packing houses controll-
ing it, have been under way for the
past six months.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-01-27
BAMBERG, S. c., THURSDAY, JANUARY q,
TILLMAN STILL TILLMAN.
Carolina Senator Endorses Call on
Wickersham About Land Grants.

Washington, January 24.-With
all of his old time fire and energy,
Senator Tillman to-day made per-
sons in the Senate realize that he ap-
parently had lost none of his fighting
characteristics, when he endorsed the
efforts of other Senators to have the
Attorney General give Congress such
information as he may possess re-
garding resolution passed in 1908,
instructing him to take legal pro-
ceedings in connection with the
grants of land to the Hartman in
terests.
Senator Chamberlain presented
the resolution and just as the ques-
ton was being put, Senator Tillman
Jumped to his feet. He reminded the
Senate that many members were IA
miliar with the efforts of Roosevelt
to create the impression that I was
playing the rascal in his efforts to
buy some of the Western lands. And
he added that although he was no
more interested in buying acreage in
the Northwest he had continued his
interest in the general subject to
determine if the people had a right
to buy land in the grants.
He sent letter to the Attorney
General, he said, asking for such in
fomation as is required by the reso-
luton, but the Attorney General had
not replied. There are two million
acres of timber lands held by the
Hartman lines in violation Of the
grants, which they refuse to sell, y
declared Senator -Tillman. AT the
pace the legal proceedings are being
pushed, the timber will be cut off and
the coal mined before the matter is
decided. Therefore, I am very glad
the Senator from Oregon has offered
this resolution asking his highness or
his lordship, or whatever suits him,
for information"
The incident was not only inter-
esting as showing the return of
Senator Tillman's old time form, but
also because any investigation into
coal or timber lands in the West at
this time leads to the belief that there
may be some Ballinger-Pinchot trail
to be uncovered. All roads are lead
ing that Way now.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-01-27
Rise in the Cost Of Living.

The phenomenal rise in the cost
of living, is an engrossing topic OF
newspaper discussion, and the con-
clusion reached is that there Is
something radically wrong.
But this is not true. The last ten
years has brought about a phenome-
nal rise in everything, the exception
being that of agricultural products.
These products have advanced within
the past two years, and being the
necessaries of life, the advancement
is more keenly felt for the reason
that they must be purchased regard
less of price.
A magazine writer noting the in
creased consumption Of intoxicating
liquors in the same period, reaches
the conclusion that it is due to de-
ficient feeding as result of the high
prices of all food stuffs. If this is
true, then it is a great menace to
our national life. A nation improp-
erly nourished, is sure to decline in
efficiency.
The peculiar situation is not due to
a single cause, but to many. Fore
most of all is the control Of all sorts
of products by trusts and combina-
tions. The Republican tariff, too, is
responsible for a good per cent. OF
tho increase.-Roanoake Times.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-01-27
WILL ADVOCATE HIGH LICENSE
Candidate Will Enter Race for Gov
ernor on This Platform.

Columbia, January PA candi-
date for Governor on high license
platform was the announcement
definitely made tonight by one who
is in close touch with the political
alignment of South Carolina.
Next summer gentleman will Ger
tainly come out in the race for Gov
ernon who will advocate a system OF
license for the handling of liquor
traffic in the State.
A bill will soon be introduced In
the Senate providing for a license
system. The bill will be introduced
by Senator Smith, Of Hampton coun-
ty. Such measure is advocated by
the Senator from Charleston county
and will also probably meet with the
favor Of other Senators. While there
is, of course, considerable doubt that
a license bill will. be introduced In
the Senate, there Is no doubt 1t Is
authoritatively stated, that there will
be a candidate on this platform.
"Who is it to be-" was asked.
That's not settled yet" was the
reply.
"Is it to be one Of those now being
mentioned?"
That's not definitely settled yet
either, but it will be one who Will
stand good chance"
"Sort Of a dark horse, chg
"Wen, no, not exactly, but he will
do some running"
The license liquor bill will be
framed in a few days and will be
introduced in the Senate.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-01-27
Not Big Enough to Divide.

The bright faced lad who had ap-
piled for the position Of Office boy
stood anxiously waiting while the
proprietor pondered. The latter
surveyed the applicant with a gaze
half humorous, half doubtful. He
had much experience, and was not
very hopeful of really valuable ser
vices.
Il wonder whether you expect to
engage as a whole or half boy-half
boy, most likely" he said, musingly
The gray eyes in the freckled face
flashed inquiringly wide, and he ex-
planned: "Oh, I don't mean to ques-
ton your having the requisite num-
ber of arms and legs. Your body is
all right; it is your mind 1 am think
ing about-your thoughts, wits
memory. I suppose you have host
of schemes and employments Of your
own that will be a great deal more
important than anything here. You
are interested in ball games and
Eyes, sir; 1 like ball first rate
But when l am here, I'll be all here;
and when 1 am through here I'll be
all there. I'll play for all I'm worth
in both places, but amt big enough
to divide"
He gained the place, and he is
true to his word; but his opinion OF
himself is one that might well be
widely adopted. Few Of us are big
enough to divide in the sense OF
giving only half our mind to the
duty in hand. This is the reason SO
many people fail to do acceptable
work.-Young Evangelist.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-01-27
NEGRO SHOOTS TWO WHITE MEN
Lynching May Follow Tragedy at
Ashton in Colleton County.

Walterboro, January 24.-A Sc
rious shooting scrape took place at
Ashton, in the upper part Of this
county, this afternoon. AS a result,
James F. Strickland is reported to be
fatally wounded and his brother,
Thomas R. Strickland, badly shot;
while a negro, Charles Murdoch, is
being rushed to Jail by Constable
Maxcy to avoid the lynching which
may take place should it be ascer-
tanned that Mr.. Strickland cannot re-
cover.
Information as to the affair is
meagre. 1t seems that the Strick-
lands were collecting money due
Thomas R., who had taken orders
among the negroes to enlarge pic
lures, when the tragedy occurred.
They called on Charles Murdoch and
a dispute arose. Murdoch then emp
tied a load of No. 8 shot into the
chest Of James Strickland, and Win
the other barrel inflicted flesh
wound on the abdomen of Thomas
Strickland, who is said to be cut also.
The sheriff was notified and Deputy
Sheriff Buckner left at once for the
scene. 1t is reported here that Con-
stable Maxcy has captured the negro,
and is now conveying his prisoner to
Jail.
The two Stricklands are the sons
of ]. C. Strickland of Stokes, sta
ton near Walterboro. They both
have families. They are well known
and popular and much anxiety is ex-
pressed as to the outcome of their in
juries. It is feared that lynching
may ensue if Strickland is found to
be mortally wounded before the ne
gro is placed in Jail.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-01-27
"HELLO" GIRL DISCOVERS FIRE.
Blaze in Office in Bank Building at
Gaffney Found Just in Time.

Gaffney Found just IN lime.
Gaffney, January 24.-Yesterday
afternoon about 5 O'Clock, when there
were numbers of people on the streets
of Gaffney, one of the young ladies
who stay in the central Office OF the
Piedmont Telephone Company, no
ticed a blaze in the Office Of j. c..
Jeffries, Esq, which is just across
Frederick street in the National bank
building. She gave the alarm and
Manager J. H. Wilkins, who was in
the central Office at the time, ran over
with a pitcher of water and extin-
guished the fire, which was feeding
on some papers which had been
placed on the desk, and was making
considerable headway. Mr.. Wilkins
found that the lock on the office door
had been broken and the papers and
documents belonging to Mr.. Jeffries
scattered over the floor. The Office
had also been tampered with, and
after much difficulty Mr.. Jeffries sue
ceeded in getting it open, but found
the contents intact. It Is a mystery
why anyone should select such an
hour for the commission Of crime
of this sort, when quick discovery
was almost certain. The police are
working on some promising clues
and hope soon to land the guilty
party,
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-01-27
Matrieide ConfesseS.

Atlanta, January 24.-The arrest
of Frank Judson Britton, charged
with the murder Of Mrs. George
Burge, his mother, added a new
phase to one of the most noted muir
der trials in the history of this State,
to-day.
George Burge, husband Of the
murdered woman, and stepfather of
Britton, is under sentence to be hang
ed here on February 4 for the crime.
Britton was arrested in Birming-
ham, Ala, to-day, following his al
legged confession to F. C. Crowley, in
Admission, Ala, a few days ago. Ac-
cording to an affidavit made by
Crowley, Britton told how he had
murdered his mother as she lay
asleep in her bed, with her two little
daughters beside her, and how after
the tragedy he had hidden the knife
with which he committed the deed
near their home here. he is also salu
to have told how he fastened the
responsibility for the crime on his
stepfather.
The body of Mrs. Burge was found
in her bed one morning in May OF
last year, with her throat cut from
oar tn car The two children sleep
ing with her had not been touched.
Burge was arrested soon after the
murder, and although he stanchly
denied his guilt, was tried and con-
victed. He has twice been sentenced
to hang, but each time, almost on the
eve of his execution he was granted
a reprieve.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-01-27
Preliminary Survey Begun.

Greenville, Jan. 24.-The prelim:-
nary survey of the Greenville, Spar
tanburg and Anderson Electric rail-
way began to-day. A party OF seven
started in the city and went four
miles toward Spartanburg.
A similar party began at Bolton,
coming toward Greenville. G. e. Nc
Cullough has the contract for the
survey.
The route will be located within
about three months and actual con-
struction will then begin. If plans
do not miscarry, cars will be running
between Anderson and Spartanburg
by Christmas.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-01-27
ASSEMBLY REELECTED ALL
ELECTIONS HELD FOR VARIOUS
POSITIONS BY LEGISLATURE.
Associate Justice, Circuit Judges
Trustees and Directors Are
All Chosen.

For associate justice:' D. E. Hy-
drick, Of Spartanburg.
For judges:
First circuit: G.. G. Dantzler, Of
Orangeburg.
Second circuit: Robert Ndrich, Of
Barnwell.
Third circuit: John s. Wilson,
of Manning.
Fourth circuit: R. c. Watts, of
Cheraw.
Eighth circuit: ]. C. Klugh, of
Abbeville.
State librarian:> Lavinia H. La
Borde, Of Columbia.
Insurance commissioner: F. H.
McMaster, Of Columbia.
Penitentiary directors: J. D.
Deas, of Kershaw, and w. H. Glenn,
of Anderson.
Clemson college trustees. I. M.
Mauldin, of Pickens, w. D. Evans,
of Cheraw, and B. H. Rawl of Lex
ington.
Winthrop college trustees: D. W.
McLaurin, of Dillon, B. R. Tillman,
of Trenton.
University of South Carolina trus-
tees: R. P. Hamer, Jr., Of Marion,
and C. E. Spencer, of Yorkville.
State colored college trustees: J.
w. Floyd, of Kershaw, G.. B. White,
of Chester.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-01-27
POsTMIsTREss DEAD IN BED.
Mrs. f. A. S. Nixon Expires Sudden
" at BarnWell.

Barnwell, January 24.-Mrs. E. A.
S. Nixon, postmistress at this place.
was found dead in her bed this morn
ing. She had been ailing for several
days, but was not considered serious
ly sick. Mrs. Nixon was about 70
years old, and is survived by one
brother.
She came to Barnwell from the
North during the Reconstruction Pc
riod, and has made her home here
since then. She has been postmis-
tress here for about fifteen years.
and has won the respect Of the entire
community by her courteous and ca
pable discharge of her duties.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-01-27
IN THE PALMETTO STATE
SOME OCCURRENCES OF VARIOUS
KINDS IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
State News Boiled Down for Quick
Reading ng-Paragraphs About
Men and Happenings.

Representative John J. McMahan,
Of Richland, has introduced a bill in
the legislature making it unlawful
to print liquor advertisements in
newspapers or otherwise advertise
whiskey in this State. A good bill.
We hope it will become law.
A bill providing for State wide pro-
hibition has been introduced in the
House and Senate. In the Senate a
majority favorable report was rem
dered, Senator J. B. Black, of this
county, being one of the signers of
the favorable report. The minority
rendered an unfavorable report.
Roland Davis, a young white man,
of Cherokee county, shot and seri-
ously wounded negro named Ben
Davis while they were out hunting.
The shooting was an accident. The
load of shot took effect in the ne
gre's face and it is thought he will
lose the sight of one of his eyes.
A bill has been introduced in the
House and Senate which will facili-
tate the winding up of the affairs
of the dispensary in counties which
have voted dry. Senator ]. B. Black,
of this county, introduced the bill in
the Senate, and Mr.. D. L. Smith, OF
Colleton, in the House. This will
save considerable expense to the
counties affected.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-01-27

Just a few colonial mirrors and
several nice pictures at The Herald
Book Store which we will sell at
cost. Come quick If you want them
at these bargain prices.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-01-27

From the amount of "booze' and
the effcts of same here Saturday. it
seems like prohibition is not work
ing well here. The law and order
league ought to get busy.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-01-27

MIR. Joe S. Bishop was buried at
Mt Pleasant church grave yard on
yesterday morning. Quite crowd
attended the funeral and sympathize
with the bereaved family. JEE.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-01-27
Olar News.

Olar, January 24.-Mr. and Mrs.
w. A. Joyner, of Landrith, N. c., are
on q visit to relatives here.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-01-27

Mr.. Willie Bessinger, of Guyton,
Ca, spent several days in town last
week. He was over to see his broth
er, Mr.. G. J. Bessinger, who has been
very i'll, though now better. and
went back home with his brother.
It is hoped the change will improve
his health.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-01-27

Misses Emma and Belle Cooke
have returned, after spending sew
eral weeks with relatives in and
around Aiken.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-01-27

Mr.. J. F. Huching, is on visit
to relatives at Daisy, Ga. B., G. j..
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-01-27

Mr.. Luther Hires and family, of
Dewitt, Va, are visiting relatives
here.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-01-27

Mrs. Hooton, who has been resi-
dent of our town for about two years,
moved to Denmark last week.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-01-27

Miss Emma Bessinger has the po-
sition of assistant in the Bank of
Olar.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-01-27

Lumber is in good demand, but
seems to be hard to get out for them.
Can't rush the work.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-01-27

Our school Is in good working
shape, and busy with their work.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-01-27

Mrs. Oxner, of Leesville, is on
visit to relatives here.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-01-27

Nessrs. E. D. Bessinger and P. N
Walker went to the capitol Sunday
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-01-27

Mr.. Bob Lee Kearse has accepted
a position with the Farmers Mer-
camille Company.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-01-27

Our town is in harness for another
years work. Most of them in good
spirits; others would be if they knew
exactly how to begin. Perhaps the
latter will get in shape as soon as
they see what is wanted of them.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-01-27

Some of the young men in town are
vexed with the show people. The
young men started out last night to
see their best girls. They had plann-
ed out what all they were going to
tell them about the twinkle Of their
eyes and the dimple in their cheeks,
but soon after they left their room
the lion in the cage commenced to
roar and scared them back home.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-01-27

Mr.. A. H. Neeley spent Sunday il
Denmark
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-01-27

Some cotton in the country to pick
and gin yet.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-01-27
News Items Gathered All Around the
County and Elsewhere.
Ehrhardt Etchings.
Ehrhardt, January 24.-Rain and
snow has visited us since our last
writing.

Parts of the Shelby show came to
town on yesterday. Want to show to-
day if the rain don't hold them up.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-01-27

Cotton seed is still moving slowly.
Don't know where they all come
from.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-01-27
COUNTRY NEWS LETTERS
SOME INTERESTING HAPPENINGS
IN VARIOUS SECTIONS.

News Items Gathered All Around the
County and Elsewhere.
Ehrhardt Etchings.
Ehrhardt, January 24.-Rain and
snow has visited US since our last
writing.
Parts of the Shelby show came to
town on yesterday. Want to show to-
day if the rain don't hold them up.
Some of the young men in town are
vexed with the show people. The
young men started out last night to
see their best girls. They had plann-
ed out what all they were going to
tell them about the twinkle Of their
eyes and the dimple in their cheeks,
but soon after they left their room
the lion in the cage commenced to
roar and scared them back home.
Our town is in harness for another
years work. Most of them in good
spirits; others would be if they knew
exactly how to begin. Perhaps the
latter will get in shape as soon as
they see what is wanted of them.
Cotton seed is still moving slowly.
Don't know where they all come
from.
Some cotton in the country to pick
and gin yet.
Lumber is in good demand, but
seems to be hard to get out for them.
Can't rush the work.
Our school is in good working
shape, and busy with their work.
MIR. Joe S. Bishop was buried at
Mt. Pleasant church grave yard, on
yesterday morning. Quite crowd
attended the funeral and sympathize
with the bereaved family. JEE.
olar News.
Olar, January 24.-Mr. and Mrs.
W. A. Joyner, of Landrith, N. c., are
on visit to relatives here.
Mr.. Luther Hires and family, Of
Dewitt, Va, are visiting relatives
here.
From the amount of "booze" and
the effcts of same here Saturday, it
seems like prohibition is not work
ing well here. The law and order
league ought to get busy.
Mrs. Oxner, of Leesville, is on a
visit to relatives here.
Misses Emma and Belle Cooke
have returned, after spending sew
eral weeks with relatives in and
around Aiken.
Mr.. Bob Lee Kearse has accepted
a position with the Farmers Mer-
camille Company.
Miss Emma Bessinger has the po-
sition of assistant in the Bank of
Olar.
Messrs. E. D. Bessinger and P. N.
Walker went to the capitol Sunday.
Mr.. A. H. Neeley spent Sunday in
Denmark.
Mr.. Willie Bessinger, of Guyton,
Ca, spent several days in town last
week. He was over to see his broth
er, Mr.. G. J. Bessinger, who has been
very i'll, though now better. and
went back home with his brother.
It is hoped the change will improve
his health.
Mrs. Hooton, who has been a resi-
dent of our town for about two years,
moved to Denmark last week.
Mr.. J. F. Huching, is on a visit
to relatives at Daisy, Ga. B. G. j..
Smugglers Sentenced.
Galveston, Tex, January 24.-ln
punishment for the part they were
convicted of having had in the SNUG
Cling of Chinese into the United