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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-08-17
Finds Death in Strange Way.

Abbeville, Aug. 14.-Charles Nick
les, son of L. C. Nickles, of the San.
tue section of this county, died last
night from the effects of burns re.
ceived last Friday, when he made ar
attempt at self-destruction, with the
result that his fathers barn and its
contents were destroyed.
Young Nickles had been suffering
for some time with melancholy and
Friday went into the barn on his IA
theirs farm, covered himself. with fod.
der and set fire to it. Others on the
place were attracted by the smoke,
and with great difficulty saved the
young man fom immediate death. It
was impossible to check the flames,
however, and the building and Its
contents were burned with a total
loss.
Young Nickles fingered until Fri
day, when death ended his suffering.
He was % years Of age and had been
farming with his father.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-08-17
Back from the Canal Zone.

We have received the following let
ter from Lieut.. D. Graham Copeland,
and we take the Liberty of publish
ing it, as it will be interesting to his
many friends in his old home:
New York, Aug. 13, 1911.
Editor Bamberg Herald, Bamberg,
s. c..
Dear Mr.. Knight: Please change
the address of my paper to general
delivery, Troy, N. Y.
As the above will indicate, I am
cnce more in the "good old U. s. A" "
having arrived this a. m.-one. OF
my first thoughts being to get my
Herald.
I had a very fine trip to the Canal
Zone, and as my duty was inspection,
I saw all that was to be seen. The
canal is a marvel, and something
every American citizen should be
proud of. Take few days off and
look it over-this on my recommen-
dation. Am sure you won't be dis
appointed.
came back about a month earlier
than I anticipated, being recalled by
cable to take part as Navy Represen-
tative in special survey in the Adj
rondacks and Lake Champlain, where
I'll be for some time with headquar-
ters at Troy.
Am in this city for a few days rest.
Mrs. Copeland is with me, but will
go to Hendersonville with my folks
at their summer home until I finish
my work in the Adirondacks.
With best wishes, etc.
Respectfully,
D. GRAHAM COPELAND.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-08-17
Cows in Virginia.

A COW in this town recently drank
four quarts of ammonia, and she's
been giving ice cream ever since
Charleston News and Courier
That's nothing. Norfolk, having
long since outgrown the village state,
no longer harbors specimens Of the
bovine species within its corporate
limits. In the neighborhood of this
city, however, there is cow that
feeds on bran and mint and daily
gives four, gallons of brandy juleps.
-virgi9ian-Pilot.
And in that same neighborhood
there are plenty of another species
to consume the total production Of
this remarkable cow.-Richmond
Virginian.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-08-17
SENSATION IN sHIRER CASE.
Detective Howard Arrested, Charg-
ed with Subornation of Perjury.

Augusta, Ca, Aug. IA sensa-
tional turn in the Robert C. Shirer
death mystery came this afternoon.
A warrant was issued and served on
Private Detective Thomas Howard,
charging subornation of perjury.
Howard and Kelly. operating a pri-
vate detective agency, have been
working on the shirer death, at the
instigation of a brother, of Charles
ton, and last week had warrants is
sued charging J. H. Cunningham and
G. V. Kiisel with murder, as a result
of which they were confined to Jail.
Bond was fixed by Judge Hammond
Saturday, but Cunningham was un-
able to get surety and is still in Jail.
The chief feature of the case as
presented by Howard, is that he had
the information from a negro by the
name of Bill Glover, to the effect
that he (Glover) was asleep on the
river bank the night Shirer disap-
peared, and he was awakened by two
men coming from the river; that he
followed the men to 80 Washing
ton street, where they entered. Shi-
rer and the two young men boarded
there. Howard furthe claimed that
the negro would identify Cunning
ham and Kiisel. His supporting tes-
timony was claimed to be statement
from Charlie Davenport, white, that
Cunningham tried to pawn a watch
to him, which he would identify as
Shirer's.
Statements were made to Chief
George Elliott to-day by both these
alleged important witnesses, that the
things claimed by Howard could not
be supported by them, and that they
had not made such statements to
him. The negro charges, in his af-
fidavit, that he had gotten some
small sum of money from Howard
and was promised more. A prelim-
mary hearing was held this after
noon and Howard was released on
bond of $1,000. He, declares his ar
est will amount to nothing.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-08-17
Road Improvement Train.

The special "road Improvement
train" being operated by the South
ern railway, the Augusta Southern
railroad and affiliated lines in CO.
operation with the United States Of
flee of public roads, will commence
it's tour of South Carolina on Sep
tember 4. It will spend practically
month in South Carolina making ex-
hibitions at points along the South
ern railway.
The "road improvement train is
being sent out by the Southern rail-
way to further the movement for
better wagon roads throughout the
South and at the same time to give
practical information to farmers and
road officials as to the building OF
roads and their repair. The sched-
ule for Bamberg and Barnwell coun-
ties is as follows:
September 21, Thursday-Bam-
berg, $3.50 a.. NJ; Denmark, 2 p. m.
September %, Friday-Barnwell,
10 a. m.; Allendale, 2 p. m.
Free lectures and demonstrations
showing the Importance Of good
roads and how to build them and
keep them In repair at the smallest
necessary cost will be conducted at
each stop by two road building ex-
perts of the United States depart
ment of agriculture, L. E. Boykin
and H. S. Fairbanks, assisted by a
representative of the land and indus
trial department Of the Southern rail-
way. Two coaches Of the train are
filled with exhibits, pictures and
working models, and the lectures are
illustrated with stereopticon views.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-08-17
First Bales of Cotton.

There were four bales of new cot
ton ginned at the oil mill here yes
terday morning. Two bales belonged
to Mr.. Henry F. Bamberg and the
other two to Capt. A. P. Miller and
Mr.. N. Crider. H. G. Folk bought
two bales and A. Rice the other two
Twelve cents was the price paid. Mr.
A. Kirsch brought bale to the gin
yesterday afternoon, which will be
put on the market this morning
Cotton is opening very rapidly in this
section, and it will soon be coming
to market at a rapid rate. Mr.. w. c.
Whiteside, who bought cotton here
last season, is already here to buy
this season.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-08-17
Shadows of q Great City.

There are many in Bamberg who
have visited New York, but there are
a great many more who never have
had that privilege. For'all who have
been, there will be a treat and for
all who have not been, will be a
greater treat, next Sunday evening.
A stereopticon lecture showing some
of the darker sides of life in that
great city will be given at Trinity
Methodist church Sunday night.
This will be the fourth of series
of lectures. The Shadows of Great
City promises to be one Of the most
interesting if not the most Of the
course up to this time. Slum life
will be portrayed, and some Of the
things that are being done to relieve
the conditions of the poor will be
shown. The famous Jerry McAuley
Mission will be among the most in
teresting places.
Last Sunday night the church was
crowded, it being said that a number
could not find seats. This crowd
was made up of men and women and
children, and all enjoyed the trip to
the Holy Land.
If possible electric fans will be
used to make the auditorium cooler
than usual.
The entire community is invited to
be present.
Each evening a free will offering
is taken to pay expenses, the lecture
course being absolutely free to all.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-08-17
Made a Good Talk.

Prof. J. G. Guilds, Headmaster of
the Carlisle Fitting School at Bam-
berg, talked to the young people OF
St. Pauls Methodist church on Sun
day morning. Every young man and
young woman in this community
should have heard this talented and
eloquent young man. Such man as
Prof. Guilds is a positive force for
good in the lives of the young peo-
pie with whom lie comes in contact.
We would like to see such a man as
he is at the head of every graded
school in the State.-Orangeburg
Times and Democrat.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-08-17
Outrages by Night Riders.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Aug. IA
News comes from Spencer, Van Bu-
rem county, situated in remote part
of the Cumberland mountains of a
series of outrages committed by
moonshiners and developments Of the
past few weeks have proved that in
spite of stern efforts to break up
night riding, continuous marauding
in the mountain is still thing to be
dreaded.
Following recent raid by revenue
officers near the little town of Spen-
Ger in which man named Sullivan
was killed, eight mountaineers Or
ganized themselves into a band OF
whitecaps, went on horseback to the
home of Dan Whittenberg, who, it
is alleged, had given lodging to the
revenue officers. The outlaws en-
tered his house at 2 o'clock this
morning, took Whittenberg away
from his wife and children, and car
rying him out in his own yard, whip
ped him almost to death.
Before arriving at the home of
Whittenberg, the night-riders visited
his father, Pete Whittenberg and
threatened him. While they were
beating him, Whittenberg recognized
the entire band, some Of them by
their voices, others by their horses.
When he had sufficiently recovered
from his terrible experience, Whitten-
berg swore out warrants against the
eight suspects. When the case, was
called for trial few days ago, Whit
tenberg failed to appear and it was
alleged that he had been threatened
by the night-riders, so the case was
dismissed, but the criminal court
which meets in October will lnVestl-
gate the matter thoroughly.
Only a day or so before this, Slate
Morris of the same vicinity who had
given lodging to the officers, was shot
from ambush while plowing in
field. Part of load of buckshot en-
tered his body, one striking him in
the face. y
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-08-17
No Better in the State.

That's the Peoples opinion Of the
Carlisle Fitting School at Bamberg.
This confidence is based on it's
knowledge of the right training and
admirable temperament of Headmas-
ter Guilds. Behind it is a history
of honorable achievement and now
supporting it heartily are many of
the best people of one of the best
communities in the State. Read the
advertisement, get a catalogue and
you will approve the Carlisle as wor-
thy of a liberal and loyal patronage.
-Barnwell People.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-08-17
Baptist Church News and Notices.
DIRECTORY.


Preaching service every Sunday
morning at II o'clock and at night,
by the pastor, Rev. o. J. Frier.
Sunday-school every Sunday morn
ing at 10 o'clock, ]. A. Hunter, super
intendent.
B. Y. P. U. every Sunday after
noon at $3.50 o'clock.
Prayer meeting every Thursday
night.
Woman's Missionary Society meets
Wednesday afternoons after the Sec
ond Sunday in each month.
Sunbeam Band meets every two
weeks on Friday afternoons.
Monthly conference each fourth
Sunday.
Observance Of Lords Supper the
first Sunday in each quarter.
NEWS AND NOTICES.
Pastor Frier reported a pleasant
meeting with Pastor Freeman at
Plum Branch. Large, appreciative
audiences attended the services.
There were three additions to the
7 church by letter. This is a fine
farming section, and a growing lit
tie town.
Pastor Frier preached Sunday
morning on the divinity, greatness
and power of gentleness. AZ night
on the accusation of Christ: "He re-
ceiveth sinners and eateth with
them"
Miss Grace Hill united with the
church on profession of faith, and
awaits baptism on the pastors re-
turn from his vacation.
AS Pastor Frier will be away for a
couple of weeks on vacation, there
will be not be any preaching ser
vices in our church until the first
Sunday in September unless other
wise arranged.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-08-17
Should Sign the Bills.

Last Thursday we received the fol-
lowing telegram, and we publish be-
low our reply:
Chicago, ILL.,, August 9, 1911.
Editor Herald: In your judgment
should President Taft sign the wool
bill, the farmers free list bill, and
the cotton bill? Do you believe the
president should veto these bills and
wait for reports from the tariff
commissioners on which scientific re-
ductions can be based? Please tele-
graph reply at our expense.
CHICAGO TRIBUNE.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-08-17
Picnic at Colston.
Bamberg, S. c., Aug. IA, 1911

Bamberg, S. c., Aug. IA, 1911.
Editor Bamberg Herald: Please
announce in your paper for this
week and next week that the Colston
Sunday-school will give basket pic
mic at Colston church Saturday, Au-
gust 26, 1911. Refreshments will be
served for the benefit of the Wo-
mans Missionary Society of that
church. Everybody is cordially in
vited to attend with well-flled bas-
kets. Yours respectfully,
MISS NELLIE CLAYTON.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-08-17

Bamberg, S. c., August 10, 1911.
Chicago Tribune, Chicago, ILL
President Taft should by all means
sign the wool bill, the farmers free
list bill, and the cotton bill. The
prosperity of the whole country de-
mands such action on his part.
A. w. KNIGHT,
Editor Herald.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-08-17

A pretty good way to Judge of a
mans character is by the way he
meets his financial obligations. The
fellow who is careless about paying
his debts and who will not pay them
if he can get around it is not much
of a man. He may safely be put
down as bad citizen in almost every
respect.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-08-17
District Convention.

The semi-annual convention of the
Knights of Pythias of the third dis
trict will be held with Ehrhardt
lodge No. 90, commencing August
18th. Hon. J. F. Byrnes is district
deputy grand chancellor and will pre-
side if his congressional duties do
not require his presence in Wash
ington. If he can not come DR.. j.
P. Lee, Jr., of Williston, district
grand vice chancellor, will be the
presiding officer. The Knights of
Ehrhardt are arranging to give their
brethren a royal welcome.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-08-17
Married in Orangeburg.

A young couple came over from
Bamberg Monday afternoon, procur-
ing a marriage license from Judge
Dibble and was married by Rev. D.
D. Dantzler. The contracting par
ties were Mr.. q. o. Groce and Miss
Emma Delk. They were forced to
come here or postpone the happy
event, as the Judge of probate of
Bamberg county was out Of town on
official business and all the preachers
were also out Of town on Monday
Orangeburg Times and Democrat.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-08-17

Mr.. J. G. Smoak is at home
after a stay of ten days at Glenn
Springs.
Chief S. A. Hand went to Ashe-
vile, N. c., yesterday morning to
visit his son, Mr.. w. D. Hand, who is
in sanitarium there.
-Messrs. D. j. Delk and J. l..
Quattlebaum left yesterday morning
for Spartanburg, Greenville, and 9TH
er points, going in Mr.. Delks auto
mobile. They will be away about
two weeks, and may visit Atlanta be-
fore returning.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-08-17
New Advertisements.

S. T. Lanham, Master Spartanburg
Couty-Master's Sales.
Hoover's Drug Store-They Ger
tainly Are Coming Our Way.
C. H. Gattis, General Passenger
Agent - Homeseekers Excursion
Rates.
H. G. Folk, Master-Sale of real
estate in case of H. G.. Rice against
A. L. Milhous.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-08-17
Colleton Supervisor Named.

Walterboro, Aug. I'D. E.
Smoak was to-day appointed by Gov.
Blease to fill the unexpired term of
J. O. Griffith, deaceased, as county
supervisor of Colleton county. Mr..
Smoak is at present member of the
board of county commissioners. 1t
is understood that no one will be ap-
pointed to fill the vacancy caused by
his resignation.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-08-17

Mr.. John B. White of near this
city, who recently sold out his place
Of 800 acres to DR.. H. M. Stuckey
of this city for $4,000, has pur-1
chased place of the same area near.
Bamberg and will move to that place
in the near future.-Sumter Watch
man and Southron.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-08-17
Piano Contest.

Following is the standing Of the
contestants in the contest for the
piano now being given away by The
Bamberg Herald and Hoover's drug
store. No names of contestants are
published, each contestant having 9
number. Get in the game early and
make the contest interesting:
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-08-17

Mrs. S. H. Counts is at home
again after an extended stay at Glenn
Springs and in the mountains OF
North Carolina.
Miss Mary Livingston is at home
from a stay in the mountains OF
North Carolina and a visit to Spar
tanburg and Greenwood.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-08-17
70 THE PUBLIC

The undersigned have formed .
copartnership for the purpose OF
practicing law under the firm name
Of Mayfeld 8 Free.
8. G.. sAYFIEID,
W. e. FREE. 81
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-08-17
A Letter of Interest.

Bamberg, S. c., August IA, 1911.
Editor The Herald-Dear Sir: Will
you kindly publish the enclosed let
ter for the benefit of quite a num-
Der of your subscribers who expected
to visit the Clemson College coast
experiment station this week. If a
later date will suit them, or if they
would rather Mr.. Garrison come to
Bamberg, if they will notify me, I
will arrange for same. Yours truly,
D. r. MATHENY.
Summerville, S. c., Aug. 10, 1911.
MIR. D. R. Matheny, Bamberg, S. G.
Dear Sir: Your card of the 7th
received and carefully noted. I ex-
pect to be away from the State two
or three weeks, and on my return
will be glad to have you and your
party come over. I will arrange to
get up the dinner.
Now, if not convenient, when ]
return, for you and party to come
down here, I will come to Bamberg
and talk drainage, provided you
write President w. M. Riggs at Clem-
son College and ask him to send me
to Bamberg or wherever you want
me to speak.
When you answer, address to Sum-
merville and my mail will be for
warded to me.
Very truly yours,
w. D. GARRISON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-07
DESTROYING BY HUMILIATION.
How Flags Are Retired From Fed
eral or State Service.

From the Hartford Courant.
Within few days the post ordnance
sergeant at the state arsenal at Hartford
has flung to the breeze a new post flag.
1t waved grandly from sunrise to sunset.
1t Is the third since the new arsenal was
established almost two years ago. The
life Of the average post flag Is limited to
five or six weeks. despite the fact that 1t
is tethered to the tall pole only in fair
weather. This brand-new representative
has the same dimensions as those which
went before It, and which were de
stroyed by mutilation' before the eyes Of
only the quartermaster of the arsenal and
an ordnance officer.
To destroy by mutilation" this United
States flag involves considerable red tape.
This process applies also to other United
States property in the possession of the
state Among flags which are so disposed
of are the regulation post flag, the storm
nag, which Is feet 2 inches wide by 8
feet long. and the garrison flag. which is
"A feet wide and 80 feet long. The storm
flag is hoisted when 1t is rainy. The
garrison flag goes up on state occasions,
such as Inauguration day.
Such property as is to be disposed Of 10
first listed by the adjutant general, which
Is the beginning Of the red tape. This
list is sent to the inspector general Of
this state, who ia a surveying officer. after
1t has been Endorsed by the adjutant gem
eral before a notary public. The inspec-
tor general inspects and writes out what
disposition shall be made and signs before
a notary public under oath. He has four
witnesses to his signature. This voucher
is again signed by the governor. and Is
then ready to be forwarded to Washing
ton. In military affairs the brigadier
general is the responsible officer for the
United States property. and the governor
is the accountable officer.
This voucher proceeds to Washington
for approval by the Secretary Of War.
and is received first by the chief Of the
division of militia affairs. who Endorses
the voucher. The property to be con-
demned is briefed in this department and
sent to the chief Of ordnance, who makes
any further recommendations, tndorses
and returns the voucher. The voucher Ia
received by the adjutant general with
directions. He Endorses and the voucher
is sent to the assistant quartermaster gen.
eraI. He then orders an ordnance ofiicer
to destroy the specified property, and also
orders q quartermaster to witness the
act.
The witnesses and the destroyer sign
and the vouchers are sent back to the
assstan QuartermaSter, who writes the
sixth and Anal Endorsement. with the
statement, 'Action taken as directed"
This voucher is then entered on the rec
ords The voucher at the end OF the
washington The orders given by the
assistant Quartermaster to the ordnance
ofIlcer and the quarteru1aater are kept by
these officers for protection. Such Is the
end Of the flags which we SEQ flying from
the ARSENAL top by day and Of the many
other old haSs possessed by the ordnance
department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-07
S. A. DRURY BUySA
HOME FOR $4,000
Real Estate Broker Purchases
Handsome House in Con-
nectiCut Avenue.

Samuel A. Drury of the firm Of Arms
& Drury has purchased the house at 1881
Connecticut avenue northwest The pur-
chase was made through the Office of
Moore & Hill. Incorporated. real estate
brokers, and the price paid is understood
to have been $4,000.
The house is one of three recently
erected by F. Ts Sanner and William A.
Hill. 1t is of colonial design. and has a
center hall with rooms on each side. The
lot upon which 1t is erected has 'front.'
age of thirty EIGHT feet and a depth of
40 feet.
The three-story dwelling I'LL 18th
street northwest has been sold to Mrs.
Harriet Winslow. and after some altera-
tons will be occupied by her as q resi-
dence. The house contains eleven rooms
and three baths and was erected some
wears ago by John H. Nolan. The price
was $4,000. and the sale was negotiated
through the Office Of Moore & Hill.
HAIRY a. Kite has sold the three-storY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-07
SALES Of LOTS TOTAL
10000 SQuAl|IRE|:.FEET
Resume of Recent Activity in
New Subdivision of Massa-
chusetts Avenue Heights.

Another week Of activity has marked
the new subdivision Massachusetts, Ave-
nue. Heights. according to reports from
the office of Thomas J. Fisher & Co..
incorporated. A total Of about 10000
square feet has been sold, the largest
actual purchaser being Ross Thompson.
who acquired lot and a small part of
lot 9. square 1889. on 29th street just
north OF Woodland drive. 1t is pre-
sumed to be the intention of Mr.. Thomp-
son to build fine residence on this site.
mrs. Louise c. Bell is the new owner
or lot square 1888, which has a 'front.'
age OF sixty feet on Edmunds street just
south OF Massachusetts, avenue. It Is
understood that the new owner will i'm
prove the lot with a residence for her
own use very shortly
Charles H. Mixer and Prof W. 8. Eich-
elberger also were among the lot pur-
chasers during the week. Prof. Eichel-
bergers lot overlooks Observatory Circle
and will be improved by residence for
his own use.