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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-05-23

he gave the signal for a hurry pull
10 the surface The men at the top
began pulling him up in a bucket,
when their burden suddenly became
light and the bucket was hauled up
empty: With undaunted courage, Will
liam Reahle, man of about 60 years
of age, made ready for descent into
the we'll to rescue the younger man.
He managed to tie young Muller into
the bucket. gave the signal for the
men above to pull him out and Null
Ter was brought out, nearer dead than
alive. and it was then discovered that
he had been overcome by gas that had
accumulated in the we'll.
Another descent was made as
quickly as possible, additional help
being necessary for the work at the
TOP, but it was found that Mr.. Reahle
had succumbed to the deadly fumes at
the bottom of the we'll and his lifeless
body was brought to the surface. The
condition of young Muller is serious,
though some hope is entertained that
he may yet be saved from the effects
of inhaling the gases. The news OF
the accident came as great shock to
the citizens of Walhalla, where all the
parties are we'll and favorably known.
Mr.. Reahle leaves a wife and several
children.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-05-23
CAPT. SMITH MADE PRESIDENT.
Chosen By Cotton Manufacturers AS.
sOciati0n-COnventiOn Ends.

Richmond, May 19.-The American
Cotton Manufacturers association
ended its convention here today, af-
ter electing Ellison A. Smyth, of
Greenville S. c., president, and ". A.
Erwin, of Durham, \. c., vice presi-
dent, reelectiong C. 3. Bryant of
Charlotte, y. c., secretary and treas
urer, adopting a series of resolutions
and hearing read a number of techni-
cal papers.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-05-23
NOTICE.

It having been brought to the at
"tion of the County Board OF CON-
missioners that there are sections OF
the public roads of the county where
on there is no overseer, it is, there
fore, requested that wherever such is
the case it Re reported to either OF the
undersigned at once in order that an
oyerseer may be appointed.
L. I. Feagle,
l.. G.. Livingston,
C. L. Leitzsey.
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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-05-23
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.

Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned, as executors of the last
will and testament of T. Y. Wicker,
deceased, will make final settlement
of said estate in the Probate court
for Newberry county on June 9, 1911
at II o'clock, and Immediately there
after apply for a discharge as such
executors.
J. H. Wicker,
T. 3. Wicker,
Executors CT the Last Will and Tes-
lament o. n v. wicker, deceased.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-05-23
DIES AT BOTTOM OF WELL.
William Reahle Succumbs in Effort
to Rescue Fritz Muller.

WalhalIa, S. c., May 20.-News
reached Walhalla this afternoon, from
the home Of William Reahle. that a
fatal accident had happened by which
one life was lost and another is de-
SPARED of. Mr.. Reahle was having
his we'll cleaned, he working along
with several 1eighbors in conducting
the work. 4 neighbor's son, Fritz
Muller, about 20 years of age, was the
first to go down into the well and
shortly after ne had been sent down
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-05-23
If / Had Eczema

10 wash it away with that mild,
soothing liquid, D. D. d. Trial bottle,
25c. Relieves all kinds of skin trouble,
cleansing away the impurities and
clearing up the complexion as moth
ing else can.
Yes, # T had any kind Of skin trou-
bic I'd Csc d. d. d.
Glider & Weeks.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-05-23
BARBECUE ON JULY 4.

There will be a barbecue given at
Pomaria on July 4, for the benefit of
the new church. Ice cream and 9TH
er refreshments will be served also.
td-1taW. Committee.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-05-23
NOTICE TO DRAW JURY.

Notice is hereby given that We, the
undersigned. Jury Commissioners for
Newberry county, S. c., will May 26,
inst, at 9 o'clock q. m, in the Office of
the Clerk of Court, openly and public
II draw +ne names of thirty-siS men
who shall serve as petit jurors at the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-26
JUDGE REED ON BENCH
 PRAISES YOUNG LAWYERS
Says He Did Not Intend His Remarks
 as DerogatOry to Firm.

In the course of his remarks on the Zeigler receivership matter, this morn ing, Judge Reed of the Superior court said some mplimentary things about the law firm of Shapiro 6c Shapiro. Wednesday morning Judge Reed said something that might have been con- strued as criticism of the firm. and he remarked today that he wanted to change that impression.
 In confirming the sale of the Zeig- Ter property on Water street. Judgo Reed said: 'I want to say in this mat ter that in my remarks when the case was before me on Wednesday for the postponement of the sale in which [ manifested some dispbeasUre at the conduct of counsel in applying for A. reooiver to the United States Court, that I did not mean to be understood as implying that the action of MT. Shapiro or his brother was dishonor- able or intended by them to be disre- Spectful to this court. If such an in- ference should be drawn from my re- marks it may do an injustice to these young men whom I believe to be hon. orable gentlemen and well deserving of their success at this bar. I feel that I ought to say this and have it go upon the record
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-26
ANNUAL SNAKE DRIVE DUE IN
 SCHACHTICOKE
Secretary Howell Dips His Pen in Venom and Informs the
 Club Members

Feeling in venomous mood Richard Howell, secretary of the Schaghticoke Rattlesnake club has issued the an- nual warning to the veteran snake spearers to don their leggings and pre- pare to storm Schaghticoke mountain on June 4th.
 Secretary Howell rattled his type writer in unison with the tails of the reptiles as follows:
 Dear Sir
 The eighth annual hunt :. of the Schaghticoke Rattlesnake club will be held Sunday, June 4th. You know what these hunts are without further explanation, and we always get snakes. Scout George Coggswell of the Scha gh- ticoke Indian Reservation. says there are plenty of rattlers this year.
 The late spring has made the rat tier 'peevish for they are eager to get out of their den and bask in the warm sunshine in the Schaghticoke hills. Because of the irascible temper of the snakes this year, hunters would do we'll to go thoroughly protected
 "Shang" Wheeler. chief curator of the club, will be with us this year.
 Hunters will leave Bridgeport on the S:3O train, Berkshire idivison. Sunday A special car will be re- served for the snake hunters.
 Venomously yours,
 DICK HOWELL.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-26

portionment MT. Osborne twice voted against making s.n appropriation for water, with the end in view of terrnfn- ating the so-caIled twenty-year water contract. His fidelity and staunch- ness in this respect was ultimately followed by an arrangement under which the city gets water for fire pur- poses free of charge, in accordance with the claim that he had made. Tn his private capacity he exercised strong influence for honest government and his efforts were for ma.>y years quietly directed to secure justice iu taxation in Bridgeport and the State.
 MT. Osborne entered extensively in- to the club life of Bridgeport, being a member of the Algonquin and Seaside Clubs and the Bridgeport and Park City Yacht clubs
 He always took an active interest in the affairs of the city. He was for eight years a member of the Board Assessors, being Instrumental in the installation of the block map system. He was appointed a member of the Board of Apportionment by Mayor Henry Lee
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-26
U. s. Troops Will
 Not Leave Texas
 For Some Time

Washington, May 26-There will be no withdrawal of troops from Texas in the near future, it was declared at the War Department, today, despite the resignation of President Diaz, and the prospect of peace in Mexico. If Major General Wood chief of staff has his way, the troops will remain at San Antonio until next winter.
 Though taking hopeful view of the Mexican situation and believing that Diaz' resignation will do much to re- store peace and order, neither army officers nor officials of the State De- partment are convinced that the end is in sight.
 The principal reason for the reten- tion of the troops in Texas, however, is the determination of General Wood that a "maneuver" division having been assembled for the first time since the Spanish war, it shall remain un- til it has thoroughly learned the les sons the staff has set out for it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-26
DR. GRANT FOUND GUILTY IN THE
 HERESY CASE
Special from United Press.)

Special from United Press.)
 Atlantic City, N. J., May 26-Con- trary to expectations there was no demonstration on the floor of the Presbyterian General Assembly when the judicial committee today reported it's verdict in the heresy case of Dr.. William G. Grant. finding the North umberland Pa, minister guilty with a recommendation of leniency. The ac- cused clergyman stands suspended from the Presbyterian pulpit until he makes renunciation, of the utterances which led to his conviction. The ver7 dict was affirmed by the assembly, the entire gathering lowing their heads in silent prayer.
 Dr. Grant, who sat in the assembly when the verdict was rendered, made the following statement to the United Press:
 "I reverently and lovingly bow to the decision. The awful truth of the verdict has hardly come into my real few men have suffered for their church. The suspense has been agonizing but my God is with me in His sympathy
 ''The humiliation of it all seems to almost stop the beats of my heart. The blow is crushing; crushing as nothing else could crush. Through it all 1 Stlll remain unSndKen III my 1altn in my Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, in His Dfety, Virgin birth, resurrec- tion and mediatorial office, and in the scriptures of the old and new Testa- ment.
 "The verdict is trying. terribly try ing. In my own heart I am positive I have never preached uttered or written knowingly words contrary to the things of which I have just spoken To the world I profess my ipnOcence and declare my unshaken belief in the word of God. I face my Maker with heart and mind free of any fault to find with the verdict. The commits sion performed it's duty the same as I tried to perform mine''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-26
CHILLING FOR
 WICKERSHAM ON
 HOUSE CHARGES
Vigorous Probe by Committee on Expenditures of Attorney Generals Official Acts
Will be Asked to Explain Con- duct of His Department Along the Mexican Border
Especial from United Press

Washington, May 26-Attorney Gen era1 Wickersham is today facing the most grilling ordeal since his induc- tion into the cabinet. It will come tomorrow when he must answer before the House committee on Expenditures in the Department of Justice a long list of questions regarding all his of ficial acts.
 A vigorous probe of the conduct of the department along the Mexican border will be made. Charges have been made that special agents sent by Wickersham to Texas have been "no- toriously friendly to the Diaz govern ment," and have exceeded their au- thority.
 Private mail is alleged to have been opened by these agents and copies of the letters sent to the department. The attorney general will also prob ably be asked to explain why he spent thousands of dollars maintaining what has been declared a system of 'vic- ious espionage"
 Inquiries will be made, also, as to why he sent his agents against 'bull''. cotton manipulators under the sher- man antitrust law, last year, while Dear operators were not interfered with.
 The Philippine Island friar lands will also be investigated. While Wickersham was practicing law his firm is said to have conducted inves- tigations leading to large purchases of these lands by the sugar trust. Later. as attorney general. he handed down an opinion in regard to these same land disposals, favorable to the pur- cha sers
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-26
State Lodges Of
 Hermann Sons In
 Stamford Today
tSpecial from United Press.)

Stamford, May 26-Seventy-five dele gates from the Connecticut lodges of the Order of Hermann's Sons assem- bled in Red Mems hall, today, for their biennial convention. The meet ing will last until Saturday evening. Officers of the State grand lodge for the ensuing year will be elected and the general policy of the organiza ton will be determined. Delegates to the National Grand lodge will not be elected until the next meeting of the State lodge in 1919.
 The meeting was called to order at 10 a. m., by Grand President Gustave Lowenthal, of Middletown. the dele gates coming in from the breakfast room on the first floor where they had been entertained by the German lodges of the city.
 The report of the grand secretary Otto Berger of Ansonia, showed the society in a very prosperous condi- tion. At the present time the member ship in this state, is 2153. a gain of 121 over last year: the total capital of the confraternity of lodges is s41 O33.17 and during the past two years there have been paid out in benefits S33, ,570.41 The total income was $46, ,531. 80 Re ports were read by the Grand Pres ident, the Grand Treasurer. Cuno A. Helfricht, of Hartford, and the Grand Trustee. Emil A. Zander. of Ansonia.
 During their stay here the delegates will be entertained by the Goethe lodge of Stamford. and meals will be served in the local Odd Fellows hall and this evening a grand ball will be held in their honor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-26
s. C. OSBORNE DIES OF ACUTE
 INDIGESTION
Was Member of Board.of Taxa tion and Apportionment and Formerly an Assessor
He Overthrow the Practice Of Openly Undertaking Property
 For Purposes of Taxation and Was Faithful Public Servant

Stephen c. Osborne, member ot Board of Apportionment and local manager of the firm of Boody, McLel- Ian & Co.,, stock brokers, died this afternoon shortly before o'clock at his home, 447 Laurel avenue, following an attack of acute indigestion and heart failure
 He was seized with an attack of in- digestion last Saturday since which time has been confined to his home under treatment of Dr. Henry Blod- get. Weakened by constant attacks, his heart gave out this afternoon, death ending his sufferings
 \ To mourn his loss he leaves a widow, two sons, Robert and Roy, twin boys, aged IA years and four broth CTS, David, Henry, John and Daniel Osborne.
 He was a native of New Milford. be- ing born in September 1863. He came to Bridgeport about twenty-eight years ago. He first became engaged in the real estate business asociating himself with the late Mayor Bostwick with extensive property holdings in the West End, including the Button Factory. Eleven years ago he became associated with Boody, Mcclellan & Co.,, holding the position of local man. ager.
 MT. Osborne had strong views as to the duties of a public officer to the public. They manifested while he was a member of the Board of Assessors. At this, time the practice of under valuing all property for the purposes of assessment was almost universal in Connecticut. MT. Osborne compelled the board to put Bridgeport upon a full valuation basis, and ultimately the rest of the State was compelled to take steps to follow Bridgeport
 As a member of the Board of Ap-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-26
ID TELL US HOW WE MAY EXTEND OUR OWN MONEY
Finance Committee of the LegiS- lature in Bridgeport
 Today Gentlemen From Various Parts of the State Supervising
 Our Plans

Whether or not Bridgeport really
 needs to spend the better part of a
 million dollars, is the subject which
 the Finance committee of the Legisla-
 ture came to this city on the 12:27 ciding.
 The visitors were met at the depot and escorted directly to the High school, for which bond issue of $300,- 600 is asked. They inspected the building thoroughly and were given an opportunity to see for themselves the crowded conditions of rooms and halls which make afternoon sessions of school necessary.
 Their attention was also called to the architecture of the building and the possibilities of enlarging 1t to meet the needs of the city, at an expense of not to exceed S100000. instead of the ment plan is advocated by A. M. Wooster of the Board of Education, and is approved by a large number Of local business men and taxpayers.
 After looking into the High school problem, the visitors were taken to the Brooklawn Country Club where an excellent luncheon was served.
 ms afternoon they are lOOklHS to the necessity of the following bond ing projects: s2oO.000 for a new poor house; $1O0, 900 for new East Wash ington avenue bridge; 80, coo for new West End police station; $15,00O for new fire engine house in the Ninth district. The committee has already granted to the city the right to issue s1000O0 bonds for permanent paving
 The committee will also decide hot h0r port shall themselves have an oppor- tunity to endorse or forbid the various bonding propositions, through the means of a referendum vote. It IS said that the committee is inclined to favor the idea of finally referring the whole matter to the. people out of whose pocketbooks the s1, ,0OO, 900 is ul-
 The visitors are being shown about the city by Mayor Buckingham Sena- tors F, A. Bartlett. Archibald McNeil, Jr, and Garry Paddock; Representa- tives w w. Bent and Joshua Meltzer; John J. Cullinan. H. $. Chal- lenger. N W. Bishop and Elmer Ha- vens, of the Isoard of Education; Fire Dwight Wheeler; AL derman John Griffin. chairman of the Lakeview Home commission; Judge Patrick Kane of the Board of Chari- ties; Judge E. F. Hallen of the Police and Aldermen Hugh J. Lavery and Guy P Miller of the AL dermanic Bridge committee.
 The members of the visiting Finance committee include: Senator Geo. A. Hammond of Putnam, Senate chair man), Senator Park and Representa- tives Perrin OHouse chairman). of Johnson, of Montville; Spaulding, of Norfolk; Simpson, of Enfield; French. of Trumbull; Lam don, of Old Saybrook; Proulx, of Un- ion; Clarke, of Prospect; and Afford, of Windsor
 The party was furnished with auto mobiles by Mayor Buckingham. Sen ator McNeil Dwight Wheeler, Gen. H. A. Bishop, Commissioners Behrens and Foster and William E. Burnham.
 At the conclusion of the visit of in spection made by the Finance com nittee it was apparent from remarks made by the members that Bridgeport will be allowed the full amount of bends sought.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-26
Wants FianCee Punished For
 Buncoing Him
Especial from United Press.) )

Chicago, May 26-If the story that Thomas Foulkes, a Danbury, Gowa), farmer, is unfolding to a jury here, is borne out, Chicago has a J. Rufus Wallingford
 Foulkes told how his six years ac- Quaintance with Miss Lodavine Miller cost him s11,00O. He thought she was going to marry him.
 Foulkes wants his former fiancee punished for operating a confidence game. He furnished, he says. money to prosecute a suit against a traction company, buy a diamond ring, take a trip West, buy furniture, build a house, get a chicken ranch, purchase California real estate and line up a mahogany plantation in New Mexico. Foulkes swore that all he got from her was a Bible and advice to marry a rich widow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-26
OPPOSE STATE AND PERSONAL /
 TAX LAWS
Republican Association Asks Representatives From Bridge port to Work For Income Tax
Tax Payers League Invited to Send Representative if it is
 Honest in Declaring For
 Direct Primaries

A meeting of the Republican As sociation for the Tenth District was held in Manwaring's Hall, last night on East Main street Thirty Repub- licans were present. The association will hold meetings in every district of the city to promote direct pri- maries. The next meeting will be in Lavery's hall, Twelfth District
 It was voted to invite the Tax Pay CTS League to send a Representative to the Twelfth District. meeting, in case the league is serious in it's an- nOunced purpose to favor direct pri- maries.
 Resolutions were passed as fol- 4ows:
 Resolved: We, the Republican As sociation of Bridgeport, request the senators and representatives from Bridgeport to the General Assem- bly, to vote in favor of the repeal of the personal tax, and to vote against the imposition of a state tax
 If additional revenue is needed we urge them to labor for the imposi- ton of an income tax and for an increase in the taxation of public service corporations and great prop erty interests now undertaxed.
 Resolved: That a copy of these resolutions be sent to Senator F. A. Bartlett, senator Garry Paddock, Senator Archibald McNeil. Jr, Sena- tor Stiles Judson, Rep. William w Bent and Representative Joshua Melt ger and Representative Ehnore Banks.
 And also this resolution: Resolved: That. we the Republican Associat ation of Bridgeport, hereby request the senators and representatives from to vote against the bill Bridgeport to issue bonds unless provision shall be made for the submission of the same to the people.
 Resolved that copy of these reso- lutionS be sent to the senators and as above,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-26
RESIGNATION TIMELY.
AIadero's Order to His Troops to Re- sume Hostilities Forced Diaz to
 Take Action.

Mexico City, May 26-Amid scenes of wild rejoicing which followed hard on the heels of rioting and bloodshed, Francisco Leon De La Barra. diplo- mat. educator and lawyer of interna- tional fame. today, in the yellow par Tor of the national palace from which Porfirio Diaz has ruled for a third of a century, took the oath of of flee as Provisional President of the Republic of Mexico. He pledged him. self to uphold the national honor and to rule only until order shall have been restored throughout the nation and a President and Vice-President, elected by the people, can be install ed.
 The city is tranquil, today. The po- lice and soldiers, who, yesterday, were dispersing groups of citizens crying for blood. are, today objects of admir- alton. True to their Latin tempera- ment. the people are acclaiming the victor and ranging themselves on the popular side Only here and there is heard an expression of regret for the passing of Diaz.
 The resignation of Diaz and Vice. President Ramon Corral came Oppor- funely. The streets were filled with rnaddened crowds threatening to raid the homes of officers who had tried to preserve order and further fighting was imminent when the announcement ce:ne that the rulers had retired and Congress had accepted their surrend- CT of office. As the news was spread rejoicing was everywhere manifested and impromptu parades were organiz- ed which lasted far into the nibht
 Madero's order to his troops to pre- pare for an immediate advance on Chihuahua came as an unwelcOme shock to De La Barra. He immedi- ately called at the palace and inform ed President Diaz that if the original program was adhered to and the res fgnation withheld until night, hostili- ties would be resumed and no one could forecast the outcome. His logic prevailed and Diaz surrendered
 word that the resignation was in his hands was at once telegraphed by De La Barra to Madero at Juarez and
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-26
BRIDGEPORTERS GUESTS
 OF MIR. AND MRS. POLL

A number of Bridgeporters are this afternoon guests at the whist given by Mrs. Sylvester z. Poli at her home in Howe street, New Haven. The whist is in honor of Rev. John D. Coyle's fifteenth anniversary as pas tor of St. Johns R. c. church. Tents were erected on the lawn. and the per gols and summer house was arranged for the players. Over fifty handsome prizes were contested for. Miss Rose Cuneo of this city was included among Mrs Polls assistants
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-26
Ovington Will Fly For Week
 Al Columbus

Earle L.. Ovington, the bird man who thrilled Bridgeport with his dar- ing flights over Steeplechase Island a few weeks ago, writes The Farmer as follows:
 Am just leaving for Columbus, O., where I fly from May 29 to June 3 with Tom Sopwith and Capt. Baldwin.
 But I'll never forget it was at Bridgeport that I made my first pub lie appearance.''