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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-23
CAUGHT BY QUICKSAND.
Superhuman Efforts Taken to Save
Workman by Fireman.

The New York World says more
than one hundred laborers were dig
ging the foundations for the new St.
Laurence Hospital Building at Nos.
455 and 457 West One Hundred and
Sixty-third street Saturday, when at
the noon hour it became a question
of who should start a hole with his
pick for one of the caissons.
Most of the laborers, foreigners,
had been told they would meet quick
sands if they dug deep enough, and
none of them volunteered for the
caisson job.
'I'll do it," said Sam Meyer, a ne
gro. "I'll do it if you will give me
an afternoon off with pay"
The foreman accepted Meyers Of
fer and, the muscular black man.
started to dig the hole for the cais-
son. He had gone down several feet,
when at 2:30 the foreman heard
scream.
Meyer was sinking. Sand was sift-
ing in under him. The foreman threw
him a rope and the negro made a
moose and placed it under his shoul-
ders. Then he laughed:
mo quicksand can break this
rope" he said. "Pull me out"
The laborers strained at the rope
until Meyer screamed in pain.
you're pulling me to pieces" he
shrieked.
Two scaffoldings were placed on
either side of the hole, and across
them a ladder was fixed. The rope
was tied to the ladder to prevent
Meyer sinking further. Then scared
workmen ran from the foundation
pit and refused to return.
Police reserves came but the blue
coats did not know how to rescue
the imprisoned man. Men were low
cred on ropes, but as soon as they
dug sand away from the negro it
rolled back.
Meyer was holding his head high
and stretching his neck to keep his
nose and mouth free when men from
Hook and Ladder Company No. "a
arrived. The firemen lowered their
ladders to the hole, but had to grab
them quickly to keep them from be-
ing lost. The negro had been in the
sand for more than two hours when
James L. Quinn, young fireman.
said: 'I'll go after him."
A rope was placed about Qulnn's
body and he was lowered. Fireman
Max J. Weinman and Joseph Milason
took places on the scaffoldings over
the hole.
For half an hour Quinn at the end
of the rope dug and dug. He bur-
rowed with both hands. Finally he
got hold of Meyers right ankle.
About it he tied a second rope. The
moose slipped up to the thigh. The
workmen above pulled on that rope
and on the one under the negro's
arms.
Slowly Meyer was pulled from the
uuicksand. He was landed on the
street after he had been in peril for
three hours. Meyer had much diff
Guilty in breathing at first, but finally
he got to his feet, looked about him
and grinned.
Killed by Fast Mail Train.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-23

Joe Sparks, writing in the Augusta
Chronicle from Columbia, says that
at one time Col. Ebbie J. Watson
had a chance to become governor of
the State. Sparks has surely been
having a pipe dream. 1t is known
that Col. Ebbie is a very, very mod
est gentleman, but we have never
imagined his friends thought of fore
ing the job of governor on him.
Chance! Why he had about as much
chance as snow bail in a warm
climate.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-23

Common Sense" weekly news
paper published in Charleston, which
is no doubt owned and controlled
by Mayor Grace and is his personal
organ, came out in long article last
week stating that Grace was not a
Blease man and would not support
him. The paper said it was author
lied by Grace to state that he was not
a Blease man. To our mind it's a
case of rats deserting sinking ship.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-23

Col. Leon NJ. Green no doubt is
a very poor sort of detective, judg-
ing from results, but there is no
question about his being an expert in
high finance. He is certainly an ar
tist when it comes to making out an
expense account.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-23
Thursday, May %, 1912.

The future of Bamberg is going to
be just what the citizens of this town
make it. Some people who live here
need to realize this fact
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-23

Suits from $1,000 up, all WOOL;
pants 5000 up; rubber coats, tol
rain or dust, $500 and up. write
F. G. MERTINS, the clothier, Au'
gusta, Ga.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-23

You should see those handsome
water coolers at G. o. Simmons. Full
line at reasonable prices.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-05-23

uS IldSCuy Vi lCdlCu q pe1AAS IA SNS
little mountainside town of Hillsville.
The inhabitants had always held the
Allen clansmen in deadly horror. Ar
rests of several of the Aliens follow
ed the shooting, but five Of the prin-
cipals escaped to the mountains. Re-
wards for their arrest resulted in
three Of them being taken, but Sidna
Allen, leader Of the clan, and Wesley
Edwards, his nephew, still are at
large. The other prisoners, it was
expected, will be tried at once.
Sentence was not pronounced on
Allen to-day as he may be called to
testify in other cases. When the
verdict was announced Allen relapsed
into despair.
Barely a handful of people heard
the verdict. Armed detectives search
ed persons entering the court room.
Prisoners Wife With Him.
The verdict was distinct surprise.
1t was thought the jury was hope
lessly divided. One of the twelve
men is known to have said previous
to being summoned for jury duty
that ''you can't always get justice in
courts and maybe the Aliens were
not far wrong" The common
wealth's attorney had made arrange
ments to arrest him on a perjury
charge should he bring about a dis
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-07-31
TRAINS MEET IN
 HEAD-ON COLLISION
(From Wednesdays Daily)

A head-on collision took place two miles south of P. & F.. Junction on the s. F.. P. X P. line, and about four miles from this city, last even inp about 5 o'clock. which fortunate ly resulted in several passengers sustaining only slight injuries. Mrs. w. II. McMichaels, of Humboldt, sustained bruised chin by being precipitated against a seat. Both locomotives, however, were badly damaged. None of the train crew was injured, as remarkable as is may seem. the engineers and fire men jumping to save themselves.
 The two trains that met were the incoming Poland passenger and an extra freight leaving this city for Ash Fork. The responsibility for the collision was not given publicity The impact of the two engines was reported as terrific. both being tel escaped, and when examined were locked together in a big mass of wreckage. One was thrown from inc track while other car damage was also reported. A wreeking train Ief, the yards about two hours later, the switch engine in the mean time going to the scene and bring ing mail and passengers to the city All passengers were thrown from tbeir seats but only two were re- ported as bruised The track was cleared in time for traffic to go ahead on schedule time.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-07-31
HEAVENS OPENED AND
 THE RAIN DESCENDED
(From Fyidsy's Daily)

Two storms in one day, and both of drenching proportions. was the novelty experienced yesterday in this city. The first began at about 2:is o'clock in the afternoon and after an interval or unti about 6:30 o'clock in the evening another, and heavier downpour occurred
 During the afternoons rain Cur. ley street from curb to curb was a solid sheet of water between Monte. zuma and Cortez streets. while along South Montezuma street similar conditions prevailed. Pamsetgaaf ob. servatory reported the rainfall up 10 c p. m. as S4-l00 inches at tha, point in West Prescott. but in the hear, of the city it is believed to have reached an inch, if not more
 During the afternoon a bolt oi lightning descended and struck in the yards to the rear of the resi-. dences of Ed KeihI. Mark Bradley Bud Fi'zmauriee and (. II. Hooker on North Montczuma street and II created eonsfernaiiop for sev. erai minutes among the wives of the above. The bolt struck telephone and electric lighting wire connee. ,ions. entering the homes and cau.. ing explosions in the telephone boxes and caused hasiy retrea, to the stree, of those housewives who remained in the open until the storm abated.
 The second storm was more severe than the earlier one and an inch or more of water fell. The streets. as usual, carried large flow and Granite creek assumed the appearance of river. Both storms came from the east. an exceptional occurrence, and extended only few miles to the east. as far as learned. One important fact was demon stra,ed in both storms. that the streets which have been built up to a higher and more uniform grade carried the heavy rainfall to good advantage and were not cut up into ridges or ruts. Yesterdays storms were the heaviest in recorded precip. iiation known for some years and the sanitary condition of the city Is greatly benefited therefrom.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-07-31
HIS TITLE CLEAR
 TO JUDGES SEAT
(From Fridayr Daily.)

Arrivals from Hoibrook yesterday stated that the celebrated contest for the office of superior judge of Navajo county has come to an end. and Judge Sidney Sapp has been legally declared 10 be entitled to the position, the decision being given by Judge Frank IT. Duffy. superior judge of Santa Cruz county. who was called from the south to try the case.
 Judge Sapp was elected last De- cembcr, on the republican ticket. and his opponent was Thorwald Larson. the democratic nominee. Although Judge Sapp had big majority over his opponent many allegations were made of illegal use of the franchise. with other irregu-. larities, which. if sustained. would have elected Larsen by a very mar row margin. The case was previous ly tried by Judge Perkins of Coco nino county, and Judge Sapp was given the verdict The judgment of Judge Duffy. again in favor of Judge Sapp. will probably be the end of the issue. The trial attracted more interest than any judicial pro ceeding known in many years in Northern Arizona, and occupied two days. q g l.up |
 Representing Mir. Larson as his attorneys were Attorney General Bullard. Stoneman & Ling. of Phoe- nix; (. II. Jordan, of Holbrook; T. A. Flynn. of Flagstaff. and the contestant for himself Judge Sapp retained E. s. Clark. of Prescott. as his only attorney. Immediately after the close of the case Judge Duffy announced his decision from tn, bench It met with popular ap- prosai. irrespective of political con. alterations.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-07-31
FORMER PRESCOTT
 RESIDENT IS DEAD
frrom Wednesdays DaiIy)

(From Wednesday Dai'y'
 Letters received in Prescott yes ,e,dav from Los Angeles stated that Captain Charles F.. Donaldson had ,assed away at the home Of h's daughter after a lingering Illness o' many years. due to a nervous "' fliction.
 The deceased. until about twelve wears ago. was a resident of this ei,y He was mechanical engineer and had been a resident for over i'i- teen wears. filling many responsible positions a, adjacent mines. At the outbreak of the spanish-Ameriean war he was . resident of Yuma, where he organized a company o' infantry and was assigned !" a ,,,,ain in Colonel McCord's res'' ,uent He was q veteran of the r;vi, war. enlisiins in Michigan regiment and served valiantly unsi' ;ts close. For tho past two years he had been in Inc Internal Revenue As,rv;ce al Douglas, but short time
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-07-31

marks on the banks of this stream indicated that an immense volume oi water must have been carried exceeding all previous records, ac. cording to those who reside in tha, section.
 After reaching the Agua Fria river at Dewey, Superintendent Clark stated tha, the big county bridge was found to be in a dangerous position, the torrents melting away the soil on the east end, leaving the piling exposed and the structure m danger, if repairs were not made immediately. The bridge was pro. nounced unsafe. and warning signs were placed thereon for travellers not to pass over. The bridge is resting on the center piers only Measurements taken of the stream at this crossing showed that a body Of water twenty feet deep and one hundred feet wide passed by, and SO terrific was the current that the approaches to the east were melted away in a few seconds.
 Between Prescott and Dewey, Stu ptrintendent Clark states the roads are in horrible condition, his ob servations not covering the country beyond. Reports are that the same condition prevails east of that point, while residents of the Agua Fria state the downpour there was un- preccdented. A force of laborers was dispatched to the bridge to make repairs before another storm occurred. which would complete the work of demolition of that costly property.
 The Copper Basin and other road ways to the west and south of the city wi'hstood the storm, with minor damage only reported.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-07-31
STORMS DO DAMAGE
 TO COUNTY ROADS
Highways East as Far as Dewey Badly Cut up---County Bridge
 Over Agua Fria Unsafe.
(From Saturday's Daily.)

Record breaking rainfalls arc now taking place in Prescott and vicinity and serious damage is reported from the eastern part of the county to wagon roads and farming property
 The heaviest precipitation known for over twenty years during July for the duration of twenty-four hours, was that between 6 D. m. of Thursday and 6 p. m. on Friday, the weather observatory at Pamsei- gaaf recording l93 inches of rain. The storms occurred intermi,tcntly during that period, and continued last night shortly after 6 o'clock.
 So far as the outside country is 10 be considered, the storm of Thursday was attended with dis astrous results, to the east of Pres colt, the havoc alone to county roads being conservatively placed at Ss,0OO.
 County Road Superintendent D.. M. Clark, who inspected the high ways yesterday as far east as Dewey, returned late in the afternoon and brought very discouraging reports. The fine grade over Lynx creek was cut into ribbons, and the down. pour in that section must have been of immense proportions. Lynx creek at the crossing was churned into a crevice several fee, deep and wide, and could not be crossed. After a bar was located, he managed 10 get his auto on the opposite side. In ascending the grade on the cast side big boulders and deep ruts in the roadway made progress slow. in fact. he stated. it was difficult 10 make the summit, as it was more like travelling along a washed out creek than the splendid highway of short time before High water
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-07-31
LIVE WIRE IS THE .
 CAUSE OF FATALITY.
fFrom wsdpssday's Dany.)

Jack Gould met his death yes,er- day at Humboldi by falling from fl power line he was repairing.
 There were no witnesses ,o the accident, but it is known he was at work on the middle wire. which was dead a' tie time. replacing 'nsulators. In some waf he must have slipped and while falling hi. body came in contact with ihe low CT wire. carrying heavy enrren, q. electricity, as an examination d,. closed severe burns.
 Attention was attracted .o the ac- cid.n' by the screams nf the up. fortunate man. ani three iitle boy. playing ip ihr noishbofhooi found ihe body cold and stark in death
 \ eoronor's jury was summoned and after iis,ehing ,o inc meagro evidence oifcrei. returned y,fdicr of accidental death, The deceased was young man jusr nu ,hr Threshold of life and was respected and admired by a ld,gs circle of friends, iIc was ihc 1tcpson of Mr. smith wlo operates ,bc sub. station a, 'olari Junction for Inc power company He followed ,he occupation oi a linemau No ar. Engagements have been made as yrt for the f0ncrsi services.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-07-31

Charleston, Wcs, Virginia. with their son. A. II. Jackson. are recent ar rivals, 10 remain indefinitely for the health of the latter.
 Return Home.
 Mir. and Mrs W. l.. Anderson. of Bakersfield, Cal. who have been visiting in Skull Valley for several weeks as guests of Mir. and Mrs. A. A Vannoy. returned home yester- day.
 Change of Climate. J. K. Meacham, A contracting carpenter of Vallejo. Cal. is a re- cent arrival in the city for his health, suffering with asthma. The pine belt elevation was recommended by his physician.
 Leaves for Home.
 The many friends in the city of Mrs. Nellie Vosburg. sister of Charles Shower, will be interested to learn that she returned to De troit. Michigan, yesterday, where she will reside.
 Leave for Mines.
 F.. N. and ]. D. Kasberg, miners of Coberaine. Minnesota, arrived in the city Thursday and left yesterday for the Mascotte camp near Crown King, where they will hold responsi- ble positions.
 Stockmen Jubilant.
 J. D. Cooper and Thomas Humph r.ys. rangemcn of the Williamson valley country. were in the city yes ttrday and both report delugins rains the day previous. and ih, industry in the best condition fo, the past ten years.
 Return to Camp.
 Mir. and Mrs. Eric Bloom rciurne, yesterday to the Lincoln minin, camp m the Bradshaw mountains where the former Is mine foreman Mrs. Bloom returned few day ago from an extended visit wiil relatives in the East.
 Visiting Farmer.
 William Schroeder. inc well-knowI farmer of Beaver Greek, is in tn city on business. and reports heav, rains throughout ,ha, country an, on the Mogollon grazing lands Cattle owners and farmers ar, elated over the outlook.
 Come to Reside.
 Mir. and Mrs, John Mccormick of Omaha. Nebraska. are recent ar rivals in the city. the former accept irg q situation with ihe Bashford furmisier company. They are oc cupyins the residence of Mrs. Anni Harkin on Mi Vernon street, Prescott Is Attractive. Mir. and Mrs. W. s. Fou,z anc daughter. Miss Evelyn Fou,z. o Paris. Texas, are recent arrivals in inc city ,o make their future home They arc occupying T residence On Mi Vernon avenue. and are en,hused over the country and the climate Visiting Attorney. ~
 Reese NJ. Ling is in the city er route io Phoenix. after attending the National Democratic convention a, Baltimore. He was member ol the delegation that was received by Mr' Wilson immediately after the nomination was made. and as state committeeman. represented Arizona on that occasion. ,5iH. s:.a
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-07-31
From Saturdays Dsily) Visiting Friends.

lFr0in Saturdays Dsily)
 Visiting Friends.
 Miss Opal Wine. of Camp Verde, is in the city 10 visi, with friends for few days. To the Seaside.
 Mrs. J. (, Herndon left yesterday for inc coast resorts of Southern California for the simmer.
 Business Trip. %s4 <. 1.xsa. i' {.
 D. J. Hopkins. foreman of the Consolidated smelters al Humboldt, was in the city yesterday on busi- ness trip. i@. rsY'G'T%@s <. Official Business. ', E 15 i..;...,.
 Superintendent of Schools Miller left yesterday for Phoenix to attend a meeting of the State Board of Education that is called for today. Health Seeker. I::s :, "A h.gagH !
 Mir and Mrs. Byron Jackson, of
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-07-31
Home From Coast.
Given Their Freedom.

Before United States Commis- sioner Moore yesterday the follow ing named, detained for selling whisky to Indians in Mohave county. were examined and given their free dom; James Loder. Oscar Nelson, Jesus Gonzales. Juan Hemas, Jose Manuel and Joe Gaffey. They were transferred from Phoenix io this city. under orders of the federal court. All left during the day for Mohave county.
 Summoned by Illness.
 Judge (. II. McLane left yester- day for San Francisco. receiving a telegram that his aged father was SO critically i'll that his recovery was hopeless No particulars of the affliction was given. but poor health for sometime S believed io have resulted in a general breakdown. The stricken man was visitor in Prescott last year and made many warm friends through his genial personality.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-07-31

ago resigned owing to ill-health. His death will cause many ex- pressions of sorrow and regret. as he was not only brave man but an upright citizen and of splendid fell lowship on all occasions. He was a native of Michigan and aged about 68 years.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-07-31

oil placer location bIanks--,he only kind with which 10 make valid Ioestions--on sale at the journal. Miner office. si5.. e
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-07-31
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Why You T Take No Chances

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 Every part of Studebaker car is made in our own plants. We analyze and absolutely know the materials which go into our cars. Our guarantee is good.
 75,000 Studebaker cars are on the road and every owner will tell you that |. Stakeholder car always makes good.
 We know that the Studebaker (Flanders) 20" at $500 is equal in mate- rial and workmanship to any car built and the price is within your reach.
 Ready for immediate delivery.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-07-31

(Fron Fsidays Daily.) Mining visitor. II. J. Vest. The mining operator ol
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-07-31

Journal Miner--H High eia,, Job work
Imperial Valley press., 1912-08-30
ONLY THE POOR 60 TO
GALLONS SAYS WALLACE

TBY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONSl
SACRAMENTO, Aug. 30.-Declaring
that only the poor get to the gallows,
acting Governor Wallace has reprieved
for two weeks George Figueroa, a Los
Angeles uXorcide, sentenced 10 hang
September 6. He announced that he
will carefully investigate the cases of
Alexander Szafscar, Willie Luis, Will
liam Burke and five other condemned
men. They will be given chance OF
reprieve.
While | am not sure that abolition
of capital punishment would be an un-
mixed good Wallace said, Il believe
the death penalty in application works
unevenly. The poor man suffers the
extreme penalty and the rich man es-
capes."
SACRAMENTO, Aug. 30.-Lieuten-
ant-Governor Andrew j. Wallace is in
Sacramento today to act as governor
until the return of Governor Johnson,
who is en- route TO New York and
other eastern seaboard states to cam
paign for the Progressive national tick
ct. Mr.. Wallace predicted that the
Southern California legislative delega-
tion this year will be almost solidly
Progressive, and that Representative
Stephens Of Los Angeles will be re-
turned to congress, with State Sen
ator Charles VI. Bell OF Pasadena also
almost certain OF a congressional bill
let.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-08-30

| +BY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONSI
BOSTON, Aug. 30.-William n.
Wood, president of the American Wool
In Company, the largest textile con-
bern in America, surrendered today to
District Attorney Pellatier on an in
6ictment charging him with conspir-
fcy to plant" dynamite during the
lawrence textile strike in an alleged
fffort TO diScredit the strikers.
Wood was sent to police headquar-
kers, accompanied by Congressman
Samuel Powers, who will be his coun
Eel. The indictment was taken to
Wood by Police Inspector Lynch It
charged conspiracy, asserting that
Wood with other mill officials had
PAUSED dynamite to be planted in the
homes of foreign strikers in Lawrence
% injure the textile strike. He was
Immediately arraigned and released on
f5000 bail
Wood is the most prominent wool
fnan in the world. He is president
fnd treasurer of the Providence Worst
I'd Mills of Rhode Island and holds
scores of directorships. His salary
exceeds 100000. He is the son of a
Portuguese immigrant and started
work in the textile mills at IS cents
b day.
Following his arrest, Wood gave out
he following statement to the United
Press: Il cannot conceive what in
formation could connect me with the
Fo-called plot. Beyond this l have
hothing to say"
En- route to court Wood posed for
photographers. He seemed amused at