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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-03-16
IS PARDONED BY GOVERNOR.
Burrell Thomas Extended Clemency
and Act Approved by Citizens.

Hampton, March 8.-News reach
ed Hampton to-day of the pardoning
of Burrell Thomas by Gov. Blease.
This meets the approval of many of
the citizens of Hampton county.
Thomas and Ben Bennett were
sentenced to life Imprisonment In
1896 for the murder of John Light
sey at Varnville. Bennett was con-
ditionally pardoned by Gov. Nc
Sweeney and later died in the peni-
tentiary serving a sentence for wife
killing.
Various petitions were sent to Gov.
Ansel for the pardon of Thomas,
signed by the leading citizens of
Hampton county.
Burrell Thomas of Hampton coun-
ty who was serving a Life sentence
in the State penitentiary for murder
has been pardoned by Gov. Blease.
He was convicted with recon-
mendation to mercy in 1895 for kill
ing John Lightsey at Varnville, in
Hampton county, and was sent to the
penitentiary for a life sentence
BENJAMIN Bennett was convicted at
the same time with Thomas on the
same charge and was pardoned in
1908 by Gov. McSweeney. In a pre-
vious petition for pardon Of Thomas,
the pardon was recommended by G.
D. Bellinger, former solicitor, and
Judge Aldrich, who heard the case.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-03-16
FOR CAPTURING JEFF DAVIS.
Item of $29S Stricken from General
Deficiency Bill.

Washington, March 2.-"For cap
turing Jefferson Davis, s2s3.'
This paragraph in the general de-
ficiency appropriation bill, takeniup
in the house of representatives
aroused the violent opposition of
Southern members. RepreseL ative
Tawney, of Minnesota, the approprl-
ations committee chairman, who had
made motion to pass the bill, which
carries more than sS,000,000, saw
that he had no chance of succeeding
unless he got busy. So he consented
to have the item stricken from the
bill.
Back in 1895, a reward of $780,
900 was offered for the capture of
Jefferson Davis. This sum was dis
tributed among the United States
troops that made the capture. Re-
Gently John P. Smith, alias John
Wagner, proved to the satisfaction OF
the war department that he was one
of the men who helped captured Da-
Wis and taht he had never received his
share of the reward to which he is
entitled.
Mr.. Tawney didn't propose, how
ever, to delay the general deficiency
bill by a fight on this item, and it
looks as if John P. Smith, alias John
Wagner, of Milwaukee, Wis, has a
slim chance of getting his money.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-03-16
Man Perishes in Well.

Swansea, March "a rather un-
usual accident occurred yesterday on
Green Livingston's place about five
miles east of Swansea in which Sanky
Nelson lost his life.
He had gone down into a well
which is IS feet deep to clean it out
and when about so feet from the top
the sides of the we'll began to cave in
and Sanky was caught and when the
people, after digging all night, found
the body about o'clock this morn
ing, he was dead.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-03-16
FINED FOR GAMBLING.
Teacher of Negro School Convicted
of Running Gambling House.

Marion, March 8.-The mayors
court had an unusually full attend
ance Monday morning. There were
seven charged with gambling and
each was fined $40 or given term
on the gang. John Brewer, teacher
of the colored graded school, was
found guilty of conducting a gam
bling house and fined s25. Two were
charged with selling whiskey and
some cases of disorderly conduct
brought the aggregate of fines up to
S315.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-03-16
The Real BenefactOrS.

Brown Jones and Smith respec-
lively legal, divinity and medical stu
dents, were discussing the merits OF
their future professions.
eve punish the rogues," said
Brown, land give honest men their
own"
"Yes," observed Jones; "but we
show people the way . heaven"
"We've the best after all" re-
marked Smith, "for we send people
there ."-Tit-Bits.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-03-16
Misdirected Energy.

The motorist emerged from. be-
meath the car and struggled fol
breath. His helpful friend, holding
the oil can, beamed upon him.
"I've just given the cylinder
thorough oiling, Dick, old man." salo
the helpful friend.
"Cylinder,'' said the motorist
heatedly, that wasn't the cylinder;
it was my earl"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-03-16
An Irish Judge had a habit of b

An Irish judge had habit OF beg
ging pardon on every occasion. AT
the close of the court, as he was
about to leave the bench, the officer
of the court reminded he had not
passed sentence Of death On one OF
the criminals. Dear me- said his
Lordship, 81 really beg his pardon,
bring him in"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-03-16

Gov. Blease was not in Columbia
yesterday and therefore no statement
as to the case could be secured from
him.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-03-16

Legal blanks and blank books for
sale by The Herald Book Store, Bam-
berg, s. G.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-03-16

If your business demands printing
Of the better class, give your work
to The Herald Office.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-03-16
Howard County,

HeyNdru COuuly.
''Gov. Blease had nothing to say in
regard to the new county, but sug-
gested to Mr.. Williams that the Sa-
vannah rivers course be changed to
include Augusta, which city he would
then recommend for the county seat. "
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-31

Sewing Society will meet at the home
of Miss S. j. Scudder, wednesday al
200 p. m. Christian Endeavor was
led by H. M. Smith. his subject being.
Around the World Missions"
Trinity Notes.-Rey. ]. III. George
took his text from Jonah. 3rd chaper
/, and verses. Subject. "ForeiEn
Missions Rev. francis Barnett as
sisted in the services. Thursday, the
feast of the Publication, Holy Com
sick in private. The Women's AuxiI-
airy will meet at the rectory Thurs
day at 2:30 p. m. Mrs. Nickerson Of
Long Hill, one of the organizers Of
the Girls Friendly Society, is expect
ed to be present at this meeting, to
consult about establishing branch
in this parish. The men Of the par
ish held meeting at the rectory last
evening. Holy Communion will BE-
celebrated next Sunday at II o'clock.
the Catholic Club will be held this
evening (Tuesday) at 8 o'clock,
will be blessed and distributed at
a. m. Friday. the first Friday of the
at 5so tw wna win Mssr
devotions and the blessing OF the
threats in honor of st. Blase will be
held Friday evening at 1880 O'clock.
A collection will be taken next Sun
day at pOth masses, TOT candles. Inc
Children of Mary will go to confes-
sion Saturday. and receive eommur-
ion in body ct 9 o'clock mass Sun
day morning.
Mrs Julia A. Field died at the
home Of her daughter, Mrs. Herbert
Wright, Saturday, at the age Of 81
years and II months. The deceased
is survived by one daughter, Mrs.
Lamphear Of Ansonia, and one son,
Joseph G. Field Of Easton. The fu-
neral was held today and interment
was in Stepney
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-31
NEWTOWN.

William E. Driscoll and Gordon
Driscoll spent Saturday in New Ha-
ven.
Robert T. Bradley of Waterbury
spent Sunday the guest of his father,
Thomas 3. Bradley.
Miss Rose Leavy of Bridgeport,
was an over Sunday guest OF her
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas J.
Leavy of Walnut Tree Hill.
Miss Anna McCartan returned Sat
urday from visit with friends in
New York city.
Miss Margaret A. Grove spent Sat
urday and Sunday in the Park City.
Miss Anna l.. Carlson, member of
the Senior class Of Newtown High
School has been under the care of
DR.. r. j. Gale for the past two weeks
with quinsy sore throat.
Edward Grove of Bethel called on
friends in town Sunday.
Michael Honan. Jr., landed a bass
Saturday from Taunton Lake, weigh
ing five pounds and six ounces.
A brown fox fur scarf was lost be-
tween Sandy Hook and the Newtown
station, Friday morning. The own
er, Miss Ella Hayes will be very glad
of its return.
Congregational Notes.-Rev. Alex
ander Steele preached from St. John
21st chapter, 21st verse. Subject,
'sThe Personal Call" The Ladies'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-31

last under the windows Of his only
son, the ill-fated IAiiglon. French
people take snr4ll stock In the dis
covery."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-31
RAISING EARLY BROILERS,

"The up-to-date broiler plant con-
sists Of an incubator-cellar, nur-
sery, or brooder-house. as 1t is usual
ly called. and a broiler-house,' says
Kate ". Saint-Maur in Woman's
Home Companion for February.
Both the latter are divided into
small pens. about two feet wide and
the top ends OF the pens are inclos
ed like boxes to the depth of about
a foot and a half. and have hot-wA
ter pipes running through them to
furnish heat for the chicks to brood
under. A flannel curtain cut into
closed part to divide it from the rest
of the pen, which runs down to the
outer wall OF the house, where
large window let's In light and sun.
The pens should have board floors
slightly elevated above the main foor,
to avoid dampness, and the divisions
are made with q foot-board about
nine inches high and one-inch net
ting two feet high above that. The.
brooder-house is divided In the same
way, but the hot-water pipes only
as the birds don't need the immediate
heat to brood under, after they leave
the nursery, when they are i've or
six weeks old.
"But, until you can afford the
proper equipment. one or two incuba-
tors can be run in the cellar Of the
house or an unused room where there
is no other heat. Individual brood
ers can be used in place Of the nur-
sery or brooder-house, IL you have
any light outbuilding to stand them
in. In fact. I like the individual
brooders better for the nursery per-
iod than the pipe-house system, be
cause it is only necessary to- heat as
many as are needed, and with the
pipe system the entire house has to
be heated, even IL you are only go
ing to use one section"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-31
STRONG PROTEST MADE
AGAINST LIQUOR LICENSE
County Commissioners Reserve
Decision After Hearing of
Much Opposition

The County Commissioners following
a hearing yesterday afternoon, reserv-
ed decision in the granting of the
transfer of the liquor license owned
by John J. Burns at $50 Railroad ave-
nue. to 500 on the same street. or in
to the next block.
Burns at the present time is in the
block between Iranistan avenue and
Garden street. There is in the same
block one saloon to the west of him,
and two to the east. The three cut
off traffic to his place. He wants to
get into the next block, Norman street
and Iranistan avenue. where business
would necessarily be more prosperous.
1t was limited at the hearing that the
real objection to the new location
came through others interested In the
saloon business in that locality.
Numerous remonstrants, the strong
est among them manufacturing inter-
ests gave evidence why they objected
to the new location It was held that
men. would depreciate property, and
that there were already enough sa-
looms in the neighborhood.
Those who opposed were Willis F.
Hobbs, president of the Bridgeport
Hardware Co, Fayette c. Clarke of
the N. Palmer & Co. Thomas A.
Kirkman, president of the Berkshire
Fertilizer Co., John Cough Cabinet
Co, Orange Gilbert, representing the
Connecticut Plaster Co., Eugene L.
Doolittle, superintendent of the NAL
leable Iron Co., Bridgeport De-Oxidiz-
ed Bronze Metal Co., NJ 3. Butler,
agent for the Barnum estate. William
r. Haberlin, 629 Iranistan avenue,
sergeant p. t. Blansf1eld and Attor-
'ney James Turner. who represented his
father and numerous other property
holders in the neighborhood.
The Commissioners also reserved de-
cision in the application for a new Ii
cense to Patrick Dermody at AIS Howe
street, Shelton. Dermody's applica-
ton was objected to by many we'll
known residents of Shelton including
Rev. DR.. Nv. G. Lathrop. pastor of the
Congregational church, Rev. George
Reid. pastor of the Baptist church,
Harry E. Fowler, superintendent of
schools, and George N. Willis, super
intendent of the r. N. Bassett Co.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-31

prosperity. The foundation OF that
future greatness Of our city is water
and sewers, without these it would
mean in thickly populated districts
epidemics of sickness and a set back
of years to our splendid growth. Where
these trunk sewers have been laid,
mistakes have often been made in
the past in laying lateral sewers Of
too small size. Lateral sewers should
De laid of ample size and deep as pos
sible, allowing only enough elevation
for good drainage, because many times
streets are extended and many sew
ers, that have already been laid come
to the surface, where if originally laid
deeper, they would have been available
for all future needs. Where natural
water courses are convenient, 1T is
we'll to allow goodly portion of street
heavy rain storms would flood the
best sewer system ever built. There
should be a certain number of sewer
wells attached to all sewers for flush
ing purposes. 1t was estimated if the
above plan of trunk sewers was faith
fully carried out it would answer all
sewerage requirements for popula-
lation of 100000 people.
The Sewer Committees as now con-
stituted, are changed yearly by our
method of elections, new members re-
placing old ones, cannot be expected
to know what other Boards have plan
ned. If a permanent Sewer Committee
and a permanent engineer were ap-
pointed, which in no way could be in
fluenced or interfered with by annual
elections, and permanent plan adopt
ed for all future trunk sewers and
latterals, and said plan faithfully fol-
lowed, the conditions as we found them
today could never have happened. The
Board Of Apportionment would from
year to year appropriate money enough
for those lateral lines on streets the
most contested which in few years,
would meet all necessary require
ments.
Sewers will net enormous returns as
an investment. Take for illustration
how few houses were scattered over
the territory west of Park avenue to
Burr road twenty years ago, and to-
day you will find this territory thick
ly settled. A fair estimate would be
that the City is collecting taxes on at
least ten millions of dollars more prop
erty values in this section now, than
it did twenty years ago. This means
$16O, 900 additional yearly income, this
was made possible through the City's
building the Dewey street trunk and
Maplewood avenue branch sewers in
advance. Building new trunk sewers
where most needed in any portion Of
our city, is bound eventually to rea-
lie the same results.
Having placed before your honor
able body a partial list of conditions
as they exist today, I sincerely hope
that after you have carefully analyz-
ed the same, you will see the need Of
taking such action as will bring imme-
date relief.
zALMoN GooDsELL.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-31
CITY CANNOT INTERFERE
IN POWER HOUSE SHAKING

IF the residents of Seaview avenue
want to stop the shaking Of their
houses which is alleged to be caused
by the heavy machinery in the plant
of the Connecticut Co. they have to
ask redress of the courts. City At
torney Thomas NJ Cullinan rendered
an opinion to the Aldermen last night
to the effect that it was beyond the
power of the Common Council to rem
edy the condition. His opinion is as
follows:
To the Honorable Common Council
of Bridgeport:
A petition transmitted to you by the
board of health and addressed to that
body by residents Of East Bridgeport
in the neighborhood of the power
house of the Connecticut company,
asking for relief from the shaking of
their homes by the operation of ma
chinery at the power station, was re-
ferred by you to the city attorney at
your last meeting in December, with
a request that he advise you as to
your authority in the matter. In re-
ply thereto / would say, that the de-
termination of the question whether
the manner of conducting a particu-
lar factory or power house Is a NUS
ance injurious to adjoining or neigh
boring property, is a matter not within
the jurisdiction of a municipal body.
This is a matter to be decided by the
courts.
The police power given to a city to
prevent and abate nuisances would
not warrant 1t in assuming judicial
functions and in attempting to pass
upon questions growing out Of condi-
tons which might or might not create
nuisance, if a nuisance would con-
stitute what the law terms a private
nuisance. This is manifestly beyond
the scope OF the powers of NUM-
cipal corporation. The aggrieved par
ties must resort to the courts for a
remedy.
Respectfully submitted this 30th
day of January, 1911.
THOMAS M. CULLINAN,
City Attorney.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-31
SURPRISE RENDERED
TO Mr.. GEO. WOOD

The many friends of Mr.. George
Wood, the well known foreman of
the Standard Coupler Co., rendered
him surprise last evening at his
home on South Park avenue, as re-
membrance of his 10th birthday. Dur
ing the evening selections were render
ed on a graphophone. Later a very
bountiful supper was served by the
hostess and all did 1t justice. Among
those present were, Mr.. and Mrs.
Lamb Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Ross, Mr.
and Mrs. George Wood, Mr.. and Mrs.
H. Nichols Miss Helen D.. Ross, Miss
Gladys NJ. Ross, Miss Hazel Lamb.
and the Messrs. Henry Kaechle, Frank
Jephcote and Mr.. Rose.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-31
POINTS OF INTEREST.

Valentines at p. o. News Store
A valentine Of sentiment is a grace
full means of expressing q preferences
for some one admired. Bright. hui
rlorous valentines. sent in a friendly
spirit cause many a laugh. At IL
Arcade. charming new missives Of
Cupid. and artistic novelty valentines
to suit all tastes. are displayed.
Prices are always low at the popular
r. O. News Store. which is in dis
lance the length OF a Main street store
from the entrance to the Arcade.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-31
REV. EDWARD DOWNES
SUCCEEDS FATHER DULLARD
ON HANDEN SCHOOL BOARD.

Besides appointing two principals
for Hamden schools last evening the
School Board of the town accepted the
resignation of Rev. Father Dullard as
a board member. as he has been trans
ferred to Danbury. Rev. Edward
Downes, appointed to succeed Father
Dullard as pastor of Mt. Carmel
church. was elected as the new mem
Der of the School Board. Messrs.
Lynch and Lyme were appointed prin-
cipals for the Whitneyvil1e and Cen
terville schools.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-31
GERMAN CROWN PRINCE
SCARED BY PLAGUE
Especial from United Press.

NSPeCIdi IfUIIf- tfiittu esS.J
London, Jan. 31-On account Of the
plague in Manchuria and China,
Prince, has abandoned his Oriental
tour, according to a Reuter- despatch,
today, and will go directly home from
Calcutta. The Crown Prince had in
tended touring China and arrange
ments had been made for an, enthusi-
astic reception for him in Pekin,
where the authorities were building a
sptcial house for him costing $4,000.
This reception was intended to
strengthen the new friendship be-
tween China and Germany.
The latest reports from China say
the plague in Pekin is under control
but it is still raging to the north
and throughout Manchuria-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-31
WAS 1T NAPoLEoN's DOUBLE?

Paris, Jan. 31.-That Napoleon did
not die on the Island of st. Helena,
but that the man who did die there
was Napoleon's double, is the con-
tention of Charles Omerra, who
brings forward curious documents
which, according to him, prove his
contention. This double is alleged to
have been seized and placed upon
board the Bellerephan while the real
Napoleon fed to Austria and died at
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-31
FATAL BLAZE
IN new YORK
One Woman Killed, Another
Dying and Eight Persons
Injured
lspecial from united Press.

New York, Jan. 31-One woman, Mrs.
Michael Celia, was killed and Mrs. Il.
Tilson is missing and almost certain
ly dead, while eight other persons
were seriously hurt in fire that gut
ted the four-story building at 635
Sixth avenue, early today. The fire
started in the basement and spread
swiftly through the building by means
of the stair well. That a dozen or
more lives were not lost was due to
the heroism OF three policemen who
broke open the doors and carried the
inmates down the fire escapes to safe
ty. One Of the injured persons, Miss
Elizabeth Celia, will die.
The fire is believed to have been
OF incendiary origin.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-31
SOCIALIST LEADER,
PAUL SINGER, DIES
(speciai from United Press.

Especial from United Press.)
Berlin, Jan. 31-Paul Singer, the
Socialist leader and one of the great
est forces in the Reichstag, died, to-
day, of pneumonia. He was stricken,
last week, his illness being due to the
overtaxing of his strength by his poll
tical labors. Singer was a notable
figure in all parliamentary debates
and was the unquestioned leader of the
Socialist wing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-31
PARLIAMENT OPENS
Especial from United Press.)

Especial from United Press)
London, Jan. 31.-Parliament open
ed informally at noon. today, pre-
paratory to the state opening on next
Monday when King George and Queen
Mary will attend in regal splendor.
Aside from the election of Speaker
Lowther in the Commons, the time
of both chambers was taken up% to-
day, with swearing in the members.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-29
Through Ptomaine Poison
ing in German Institution.
Fifteen Of Male Inmates Died
In Nlght--0iheTs Very III.
Authorities Declare Decayed Herr.
Ing Cause.-Rumors Of Plot.

Berlin, Dec. 28.-More than so deaths
have occurred since the night of Dee.
20, in consequence of ptomaine pois-
oning at the municipal shelter for the
homeless in Berlin. Fifteen of the des-
titute male inmates died during last
night and this forenoon, while 60 or
20 more are lying seriously i'll at va
rious hospitals in the city.
Tho affair is now assuming such
proportions that doubts are being ex-
pressed as to whether the deaths We're
due to eating spoiled fish, as at first
supposed, particularly since num-
Der Of cases have been reported from
another municipal shelter and from
the Jail.
The authorities, however still main
tain that the poisoning was caused
by the consumption of decayed smok-
ed herring which the men had brought
into the shelter, The symptoms of
some of the patients correspond to
those of cholera, but post norton ex-
aminations have disproved absolute
1y the existence of cholera.
Many of the victims have suecumb-
ed in 80 or IS minutes after they We're
attacked.
The symptoms of the poisoning are
fainting. followed by violent vomiting
and death. The superintendent of the
asylum expresses the opinion, BASED
on one of the post mortem examina-
lions. that the deaths have been due
to deliberate poisoning.
In spite of rumors among the desti-
tute classes which patronize these in
stitutions that there has been n de-
liberate plot against the inmates. the
various shelters scattered about the
city We're, last night, even more
crowded than before. over $500 men
took refuge in the main institution ard
crowd of physicians We're present
the whole night receiving reports OF
additional cases. Many of those who
have been taken sick have. it is said,
been victims of suggestion. They dis
play the critical symptoms, but on
examination prove not to have been
poisoned. The police are carrying ont
n thorough investigation in order to
establish the responsibility for the
occurrence