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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-05-25
TO END FIGHTING.
Both Parties Accede to Basis for
Peace in Mexico. III

Juarez, Mexico, May 21.-Oficially
designated representatives Of the.
Mexican government and the revolu-
tionists at 10 o'clock tonight signed
peace agreement at the custom
house here intended to end the hos-;
tilities waged in Mexico for the past
six months.
Though covering only the princi-s
pal points agreed upon thus far, the
agreement practically records the
concession by the government OF
those demands, which on November
20, last, started armed revolution in
Mexico. kilograms announcing the
signing of the armistice were dis.
patched throughout Mexico to revo-s
lutionary and federal leaders.
Constitutional restrictions prevent
ed the inclusion in the agreement OF
the fact that the rebels will be per-
mitted to suggest to various St2tes
legislatures the names of provisional
governors and likewise the fact that
six of the eight members Of the new
cabinet have been chosen by the rev.
olutionists.
Peace Formally Declared.
In the same room where President
Taft and President Diaz met two
years ago, where the portrait OF
President. Taft in silent solicitude
looks down on the peace commis-7
sioners, the portrai; of President
Diaz, which hung ,,lde the Taft
picture, having Ions since been re-
moved, the document was formally
drafted to-day.
The actual signing of the agree.
ment took place under most extraor-
binary circumstances on the steps of
the customs house. When the COM
missioners arrived they found the
door of the customs house locked
and no one there to let them in. Ac-g
cordingly they gathered on the steps
of the building and while newspa-
per men held matches, fountain
pens were produced and the docu-s
ment signed. IS 6;
Four automobiles turned their
searchhghts on the scene when the
signatures were affixed, the COM
missioners of both sides embracing
joyfully, while small crowd shout-t
ed viva La Pazque."
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-05-25
Pistol Battle Stops Meeting.

Columbia, May 22.-In pistol
battle which was precipitated at a
negro society meeting at Rocky Zion
church on I. NJ. Smiths place near
the I.aurens line on Sunday evening
by a negro walking into the church
with his hat on, one negro was killed
and four or five others more or less
seriously wounded, between forty
and fifty shots being fired.
Henry Baxter, the negro who gave
offense by not uncovering his head,
forfeited his life. 1t is said that
Verge Williams started the fuss
when Baxter went into the meeting
and that stampede followed to the
grounds outside, where number Of
pistols were put into action. The
wounded include negro, Robinson,
shot in the head through the ear, a
woman shot in the thigh, and Jim
Workman, shot in the arm.
Sheriff Buford went to the scene
fast night and brought back with
him Jim Workman and Ephraim
Williams, a brother of the negro
who is said to have precipitated the
racket, it being stated that Ephraim
took his brothers pistol when the
riot commenced and used it promis-
cuously. The two negroes are being
held for the sheriff by Mr. w. Pink
Smith.
Later Deputy Sheriff Pope Buford
arrested another negro, Jim Will
liams. Verge Williams could not be
located. Coroner Felker and Depu-
ty Sheriff Buford are on the scene
this morning holding the inquest and
it is expected that other arrests will
follow.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-05-25
Two Hurt in Wreck.

Laurens, May 19.-As the result Of
his engine being wrecked here early
this morning, David Kelly of Au-
gusta, engineer on through freight
202, from Spartanburg to Augusta
on the Charleston & Western Caro-
lima road, was more or less seriously
injured land a colored trainman, Cul-
len Dolphus; also of Augusta, was
probably fatally scalded, though he
is still alive tonight.
When the wreck occurred the
freight was just leaving the Laurens
station, and the engine and tender,
breaking away from the long string
of cars, plunged over an embankment
at the north approach of the trestle
Immediately south of the station.
A broken rail is supposed to have
caused the derailment. Mr.. Kelly
stuck to his post and had to be ex-
tricated from his cab, while the ne
gro was caught under the debris and
fearfully burned and scalded.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-05-25
Former Police Chief Guilty.

New Orleans, May 19.-Edward
Whitaker, once honored by New Or
leans as chief of the city police de-
partment, was convicted late to-day
of criminal abuse of a 12-year-old
girl A half dozen other indictments
of a similar nature are pending
against Whitaker. Whitaker prob
ably will be sentenced tomorrow.
Not since the sensational Lamana
kidnapping has any case attracted the
attention in this city and State as has
the Whitaker trial. Because Of the
tender ages of Whitaker's alleged
victims, and their large number,
there was strong feeling against
him.
Several years ago, following criti-
cism in the Morning World against
the police department., Whitaker,
then chief of police, took squad of
officers to the World building and
proceeded to shoot up the editorial
rooms. No one was wounded. Whit
aker resigned as chief and was SEN
fenced to six months Imprisonment
as a result of this affair.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-05-25
BAMBERG, S. Co. THURSDAY: MAY 25, 1911
GIRLS BURNED TO DEATH.
Gasoline Mistaken for Kerosene
Brings Death to Five.

Utica, Kan, May 21.-Five daugh-
ters of Mr.. and Mrs Harvey Roach,
of this place, ranging in ages from Z
to 16 years, were burned to death
late last night, in a fire which started
in the Roach restaurant.
The parents were badly burned.
The mother of the young girls filled
lamp with gasoline by mistake,
preparatory to ascending stairway
leading to the second floor room,
where her daughters were asleep.
She applied a match to the lamp and
an explosion followed, sending a
burst of flames up the narrow stair
way. The woman's dress caught
fire, but the flames were eXtinguished
by her husband. He rushed up the
burning stairs and caught his
youngest daughter, years old, in
his arms. Calling to the other girls
to follow him, he ran to rear win
dow and jumped to the ground, the
little girl safe in his arms. For
some reason the others failed to fol-
low him and in a few minutes the
bed room, in which the girls were
sleeping, was a seething mass of
flames. Later their bodies were re-
covered.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-05-25
Fall River Mills Close.

Fall River, Mass, May 20.-A
heavy curtailment of cotton cloth
production. is again in progress in
this city. The seven mills of the
Fall River Iron Works company.
owned by Mr.. C. D. Borden of New
York, closed to-day until May 20,
the beginning of so per cent. de-
crease in the output.
The American Printing company
also controlled by Mr.. Borden, is
running five days weekly, but part
of the plant is operating nights fin
ishing goods recently placed. Thir-
teen other plants, nearly all print
mills, are on short time. This week
the curtailment in Fall River amount
to 10000 pieces of fine and print
goods.
Mr.. Borden's curtailment will be
about 100000 pieces weekly.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-05-25
News from kearse.

kearse, May 22.-Dry weather
still holds this section, little rain
has fallen this year. The young cot
ton on light lands, filled with vege-
table matter turned under this
spring, has died badly, less than
half a stand. and some of the late
planted is not up nor will not come
until it rains.
The oat harvest is in full sway
now and will be completed by the last
of the present week. Good yields
in most fields are being harvested.
Mrs. Martha A. kearse died at her
home last Tuesday, the 18th, at the
advanced age of 50 years. She was
a noble woman and will be missed
by all who knew her.
Fishing and fish fries are the or
der of the day now. One young man
says he attended three last week.
Capt. H. C. Dickinson was in the
neighborhood last week. He still
holds his own and the red shirt boys
of '76 and '7S were all glad to see
their captain again. May many
years be his.
Messrs. G. E. and J. J. kearse
have some pretty fields of cotton.
On Friday evening, June 9th, be-
ginning at s p. M, the young ladies
will give a moonlight picnic in the
grove at the home of Mr.. G. E.
Kearse. Delicacies of all kinds will
be sreved and a reasonable charge
will be made, as they want to raise
funds to beautify White Point school
house. All come and bring plenty of
cash, as a pleasant evening awaits
the visitors.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-05-25

ing for the upbuilding of Bamberg In
particular, and Bamberg county in
general.
The men of Bamberg are back Of
the work, and not only are the more
wealthy citizens pushing the work
with their money and interest, but
even the young men working on sal
aries are putting down their money
for this work. Bamberg has not ask
ed others for aid in the work, but it,
is hoped that Denmark, Ehrhardt
and other places interested will join
hands in making the work more OF a
county enterprise. The Bamberg
Ehrhardt & Walterboro railway is
an assured fact. Work is not only in
sight-it is going on now.
If there is any special mention to
be made of any individuals for the.
part they have played the entire roll
of the business mems league would
have to be called; but w. D. Rhoad
and Thomas Black have done more OF
the preliminary work than any 9TH
ers, and this is gladly conceded by
the other citizens of the community.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-05-25
Fairfax Fancies.

Fairfax, May 22.-The Lutherans
gave a bazaar, and served ice cream
and cake on Thursday evening.
Quite a crowd was out, and a nice
sum was realized for their church.
Mr.. VIM. Myrick was run over by
a heavily loaded wagon Wednesday
morning. He was seriously hurt,
no bones were broken. DR.. Young
hopes to have him out in a week or
so.
The commencement EXERCISES OF
the Fairfax high school will start on
Sunday morning, the 2Sth, when
Rev. B. F. Allen, of Denmark,
breaches in the Lutheran church.
Monday evening the scholars will
give music, recitations, etc. Tues
day evening the graduates will be
addressed by Mr.. w. K. Tate, prizes
will be delivered, etc. Miss Annye
Moye has faithfully drilled her pu-
pills, and we look for fine results.
The principal, Prof. Munroe, and
Miss Lanham will probably return
the other teachers did not apply.
Mr.. and Mrs. Angus Brabham are
visiting Dr.. Addison's family.
Mr.. R. B. Bradley, of Barnwell
was the guest last week of Mr. G. D.
Sanders.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-05-25
COUNTRY NEWS LETTERS
SOME INTERESTING HAPPENINGS
IN VARIOUS SECTIONS.
News Items Gathered All Around the
County and Elsewhere.
Ehphop1f Efchin0S
Ehrhardt Etchings.

Ehrhardt, May 22-All is quiet
in Ehrhardt this morning. There was
music in the air last week. Doc
Moye kept us interested with his ex-
pertinent in teaching music to his
dog, but he carried the dog to Bam-
berg Saturday for the amusement of
friends there, so we must content
ourselves with the three DIS, dread
full, doodle, dust, of dry weather.
One of our busy young men in
town, after a series of experiments,
has prepared a schedule which he
recommends for all young people
who carry on much correspondence.
Write only one letter week, scrib-
BILE it off first on Monday night, de-
eide what changes should be made on
Tuesday night, make them on
Wednesday night, Thursday night
pay special attention to spelling and
punctuation, Friday night practice
penmanship, Saturday night rewrite
the letter, and on Sunday read it
over once for all and mail it. Rather
strenuous work for busy clerk, but
very effective and extremely logical,
he says.
Dame rumor had it last week that
the. long expected hopes and fondest
dreams of OUR congenial Bamberg
friends had consummated ii the be-
ginning of the grading of the Bam-
berg -Ehrhardt railway. Some of our
sportsmen were glad to hear of it,
for cooters are plentiful down here,
and they thought that the extra
transportation facility which the rail-
road would furnish would warrant
their entering the business of coot-
er farm. However, the latest bulle-
tin has it that the commotion was
stirred by uncle Cain, Paul digging
fish bait. News travels rapidly.
The work of enstalling telephones
in Ehrhardt and vicinity began this
morning. The hearts of all are glad,
but in all probability Uncle Sam will
be the great sufferer, for telephones
will be very popular with the young
people.
closed last Friday, the
streets are lively with the cheerful
shouts of the little folks. Some of
the professors are leaving for their
respective homes, while others will
remain for awhile. Mr.. J. F. Carter
delivered the closing address before
the school, and after the exercises,
in citizens meeting, the question
of school improvement was discuss
ed. 1t was the unanimous opinion
that a new building is needed, and
plans for erecting a building are be-
ing considered. We hope that the
movement will be successful.
JEE.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-05-25
Hotel in Gaffney Burned.

Gaffney, May 20.-The most de-:
structive fire that has ever visited
Gaffney occurred tonight about 9
O'Clock, when the old Central hotel
building, one of the largest in the.
city, constructed entirely of wood
caught on fire. Great damage was
done, but the flames were finally ex-t
tinguished by the heroic work Of the
fire department, which acquitted
itself better than ever before.
The building is owned by DR.. J. NJ.
Nesbitt, of this city, Isaac Turner, OF
Spartanburg, and Horace Brown, OF
Cowpens. It was valued at $40, 0,000,
with no insurance. The hotel part
of the building was not occupied but
the firm of Vineset Brothers, gro-:
GERS, was heavy loser, with some
insurance. Sarratt's barber shops
loss was $500, with no insurance.
Green's cafe is an entire loss, With
no insurance. The Cherokee Com;
mission company, Postal Telegraph
and Western Union Telegraph COM
panies sustained small losses.
All of the occupants Of the build
ing removed their goods and accord
ingly what damage was done was
through water and handling.
The loss to the owners of the:
building will be quite large as the
damage was such that 1t will never
be of great value again.
This same building has caught az
number Of times before and has been
condemned by the insurance COM.
mission.
The origin of the fire tonight is g.
mystery, as the fire started In a
closet in the part vacant.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-05-25
Lumber Trust in Court.

New York, May 1s.-sweeping
charges of a gigantic conspiracy to
maintain high prices, to blacklist
concerns not regarded as proper"
and to violate generally the Sher-
man antitrust Law, are made in a
government suit filed by Attorney
General Wickersham in the United
States court here to-day against, the
so-called lumber trust.
Attorney General Wickersham and
his special assistant, Clark McKer-
cher, have devoted more than a year
to gathering the evidence on which
to-day's suit is based. This evidence
includes copies of the alleged agree
ments, blacklists and reports of the
various organizations branding
wholesalers and retailers who have
dared to violate the rules of the as
sociation as "poachers, "mave-
ricks," "scalpers'' and "illegitimate
Dealers to whom short shift must
be applied"
Ten trade organizations and more
than $50 individuals are named as
defendants in this suit, which may
be the first of several planned by the
department of justice against COM
binations of retailers in staple COM
modities and the necessaries of life
to prevent the ultimate consumer
from buying anywhere except from
local retailers.
The government suit is replete
with sensational allegations, and it
is asserted that builders and con-
sumers of lumber the country over
are at the mercy of the retailers Or
ganization in different sections OF the
United States. The suit filed to-day
is against the Eastern States Lum-
ber Dealers Association.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-05-25
Robbed Of His Teeth.

Chicago, May 20.-R. F. Duden-
thai was given credit by the police
for the hard luck" story of the day.
He was passing an alley in Indiana
avenue, near his home, when two
men seized him. One choked him so
hard that his gold teeth fell out.
"Hey, jack" said one robber, who
caught up the teeth, "this looks
good. Tighten up on him, he may
give up more.'
They not only took Dudenthal's
gold teeth, but $50 and a merschaum
pipe.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-05-25
Survey Cmpleted.

Ridgeland, May 22.-The official
surveyors for the surveying of the
proposed new county of Jasper, with
Ridgeland as it's county seat, consist
ing of T., G. Handy, of Columbia,
and R. C. Mixson, OF Barnwell, fin
ished last week the field work and
are now busily engaged in making
maps of the proposed new county.
They will report to the commission
appointed by the governor within
the next few days.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-05-25
Shot by Maddened Father.

Mobile, Ala, May 18.-James w.
Duggan, a railroad clerk, was shot
and fatally wounded by James L..
Reynolds, of Augusta, Ga, when he
found Duggan, as he alleges, in, a
room at local hotel this evening
with his daughter. Reynolds is a
law book salesman, and with his
daughter reached the city yesterday.
On returning to his hotel this even
ing Reynolds missed his daughter
and hearing her voice, peered over
the transom of room adjoining and,
according to his statement, discover
ed Duggan and his daughter. He
broke in the door of the room and
fired twice at Duggan, one of the bull
lets taking effect just below the
heart.
Reynolds is held without bail to
await the result of Duggan's injuries.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-05-25

Extra votes offer in Klauber's
great piano contest. Good only until
June 1st. 5000 votes with $1,000
cash purchase. $4,000 votes with
$4,000 cash purchase.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-05-25

Any fool can criticise and destroy,
but it takes a man with brains and
backbone to build up.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-05-25
The Directors.

The directors of the Bar1berg, Ehr-
hardt & Walterboro Railway COM
pany are as follows: ]. A. Wyman, a
prominent attorney, president of the
company; W. M. Brabham, president
of the Cotton Oil company, and vice
president of the road; Thomas Black,
dealer in live stock, and vice presl-
dent of the road; w. D. Rhoad, a
merchant, and treasurer and secre-
tary of the road; Aaron Rice, A. M.
Brabham and J. A. Byrd, prominent
merchants; J. F. Carter, a promi-
nent attorney, and president Of the
Bamberg Business Mems League; Fl.
A. Hughse, prominent citizen of
Ehrhardt.
All of the men back of the enter
prise are public spirited and are pull
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-30

TtsNnNhh eiN CA PClICltC Wllu an organism unftted for the trial of strength, and when the strain is over her system has received shock from which it is hard to recover Follow Ing right upon this comes the nervous strain of caring for the child, and distinct change in the mother results.
 There IS nothing more charming than 3 happy and healthy mother of chil dren, and indeed childbirth under right conditions need be no hazard to health or beauty. The uneIplainable thing is that,swith all the evidence of shattered nerves and broken health resulting from an unprepared condition, women will persist in going blindly to the trial
 It isn't as though the experience came upon them unawares. They have ample time in which to prepare, but they, for the most part, trust to chance and pay the penalty.
 In many homes once cfildless there are now children because of the fact that Lydia F.. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound makes W nj m normal, healthy, and strong
 Any woman who would like special adfice in regard to this matter is cordially invited to write to Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn, Mass. Her letter will be held in otrict confidence.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-30

Miss Jessie Horton of Brooklyn. N. Y., is expected in the village Satur- day to spend the summer with Mrs. Samuel Coles.
 Ralph Packer. who has been visiting local friends, has returned to his du- ties in New York
 Hartley Chadwick of New London is spending several days with his grandmother on Pearl street
 Mrs. Herman Edwards of Prospec4 Hill IS entertaining guests from Long Island.
 Mrs. l.. J. Douglas, who has been ill for long time. gradually grows weaker.
 Dr. William Hill of Church street was in New London Thursday.
 Cornelius Fowler is confined to his home on Cove street by illness.
 Herbert Cost of Pearl street was a business caller in Westerly Thursday morning.
 At Casino Dance.
 large number of young people from this village attended the dance. at Weauetequock casino Thursday evening"
 Sffrnner guests are iil~.rt using dliiv. Miss Ada Dasis has returned from Sterling Hill where she attended tie Baptist convention.
 Rev. J. Curtis Lamb has returned from a brief visit in Plainfield.
 Profitable Sale.
 The food and apron sale given by the Ladies Aid society was largely
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-30
MYSTERIES AWNING ORDINANCE
To be Enforced by Chief aed Thief Arr rested in Theater, Had Money in His Hat-Death of Thomas Inaham - Stonin9ton and Jsvett City Doctors Elected at Narraaansett Pier.

Westerly, was arrested in the Star theater in Pawcatuck Thursday after noon. 1t is alleged that he purloined cash from house in Stonington, on Thursday noon, and Officer Christo- pher Ledwidge was notified. Accom- panied by Deputy Sheriff Broughton, and chauffeur, he went to Mystic in an automobile, it having been reported that Silvia boarded a trolley car for that place. Later it was learned that he came by trolley to Westerly and the officers came here. After making a tour of the compact part of the town. Silvia was located in the theaIer in Pawcatuck and was taken back to Stonington in the automobile When arrested, Sylvia had $50 concealed in his hat.
 Thomas Inoham, who was taken i'll about a month. ago with appendicitis, which developed into peritonitis. died Thursday morning st his home in Main street in his fifty-eighth year. He was born in England and with his parents came to Ashaway when eight years Of age He came to West erly, learned the carpenters trade, and has since made Westerly his home. He leaves widow and two sisters Mir. Ingham was a member of Narragan- sett lodge of Odd Fellows.
 Local Laconics.
 Frank J. Foley, student at Exeter academy, is home for the summer va ca ton.
 When the traffic and awning ordi- nances are complied with, attention is to be given swinging signs and sidewalk instructions There is evi- dence that effort is to be made to make Westerly citihed in appearance.
 Among the new members elected at the session of the American Institute of Homeopathy, held at Narrangansett Pier, are Drs. William c. Thompson of Stoningten, formerly of Westerly, and John H. Mclaughlin of Jewett City.
 Willis Nickerson of Pawcatuck and Miss Mary Dollery of Westerly were married Wednesday evening by Rev. John Dunn, assistant at the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Miss Mary Murray was bridesmaid, and William Burchall best man.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-30

contain interesting sketches of F. M Hubbell, the richest man in Iowa" MT. Hubbell, who has now reached the age of 72 years, formerly lived in Der by. He is d cousin of Mrs. George B. Clark and Mrs. Charles Burr of Derby and has other relatives in this state.
 ThompsonviiIe.-The public school children have saved during the year
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-30

s693.6s through the stamp savings sys- tenn established in the scheos5.
 New Haven.-Afr. and Mrs. Arfhcr B. Morrill, will leave nsxt Saturday 10 spend the school vacation in Maine.
 Hartford.-Gold badges have been provided for the police surgeons ny the board of police commissioners Of Hartford
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-30
Brief State News

Southington.-All stores will close all day July 4. tradesmen having to the delight of the clerks so agreed.
 Danbury-The annual graduation of nurses at the Danbury hospital will take place at the nurses home this