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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-10-24
PROBERS TO MEET.
Nav be Last Session of Dispensary
Commission.

Bennettsville, Oct. 16.-The News
and Courier correspondent inquired
to-day of Mr.. J. j. Evans, secretary
of the dispensary investigating COM
mittee, the future pans of the COM
mittee. Hes stated that arrange
ments are being made for a meeting
in Columbia, on or about the 3lst OF
this month. He also said that the
members of the committee were de-
sirous that any and every one who
could furnish any information per-
tinent to the question before the
committee to be present on that oc-
casion with all witnesses. 1t seems
that the committee desires to COM
plete it work as soon as possible, and
it is thought by the members of the
committee that in all probability, the
meeting on the 31st will be the last
meeting before the preparation of
the report for the general assembly.
1t is we'll known fact that Mr..
Evans made the race in this county
for reelection, and received the
nomination by very handsome vote.
1t is also well known that when it
was apparent that the public desir-
ed to know where the candidate
stood, as to the most desirable man
for governor, that Mr.. Evans frank
ly declared his preference for Mr.
Jones, and made an exceedingly
able, vigorous and manly campaign.
While Mr.. Evans so expressed his
preference, he has not at any time,
so far as any one knows, given the
slightest intimation of the force and
effect of the testimony taken before
the committee, or what would prob
ably be the finding of the commit
tee. 1t seems to have been his idea
that he was appointed to take testi-
mony and investigate, and to make
a report to the general assembly. His
friends here are satisfied that he has
conscientiously made the investiga-
ton, in so far as he is concerned, and
that the report on his part will be
in accordance with the testimony
regardless of who or what it may
honor or dishonor.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-10-24
SPINDLES IN OPERATION.
Some Facts About the Movement Of
Cotton Since September.

The total supply of cotton IN the
United States on September 80 was
2.11O.67S running bales, counting
round bales as half bales, according
to the census bureaus first regular
supply and distribution report, made
in compliance with the recently en-
acted law requiring monthly state
ment of the quantity of cotton con-
sumed, on hand, imported and ex-
ported and the number of active cot
ton spindles.
Of the cotton on hand the quanti-
ty held by manufacturers was 722,-
ISL bales as follows: In cotton
growing States 2Oe,s96 and in all
other States 515,912. There was
held at independent warehouses and
elsewhere 1,3S7,S97 bales as follows:
In cotton growing States 1,2S5,S34
and in all other States 102,063.
Cotton consumed in the United
States during September amounted
to 437,322 bales, as follows: In
cotton growing States 225,424 and in
all other States 211,S9S.
Exports of cotton during Septem-
Der were 729,S59 bales, as follows:
To the United Kingdom, 245, ,290; to
Germany, 163,449; to France, 1O3,-
06O; to Italy, 3s,9O6; to all other
countries S1,159.
The imports of cotton during the
month amounted to 105,510 bales, as
follows: From Egypt, 1925; from
the United Kingdom, 6,541; from
all other countries, 2,e44.
The number of cotton spindles op-
Grated during September in the Unit
ed States were 29,795,792, of which
11,519,913 were in cotton growing
States and 1S,275,S79 in all other
States.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-10-24
CARS RUNNING IN AUGUSTA.
All Strikers Except Those Under
Charges Resume Work.

Augusta, Oct. 19.-The street cars
are being operated to-day on the city
and Aiken divisions, with former
union and non-union employees. The
strikebreakers, with the exception of
twenty-three, are back at work. The
company preferred charges against
thirty-fve of the strikers, but the me-
diation board decided that only twen-
ty-three of this number should be
placed ION the BENCH" until a board
of arbitration decides whether or not
they should return to the employ of
the company.
Among those who are suspended
because of charges being preferred
against them are the president and
secretary of the Amalgamated Asso-
citation, No. SIT.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-10-24
NEGRO is KILLED.
The Body of jim Hill is Found in
BarnWell.

Barnwell, Oct. 20.-At an early
hour this morning, while walking
along the railroad track near the
Southern Cotton Oil company's plant
on the outskirts of town, negro,
named lowers, found the dead body
Of Jim Hill, negro, near the track.
An examination of the body disclos-
ed the fact that Hill had been foully
murdered, having been Drained with
an axe. There were three wounds on
his head, one blow of the axe having
almost severed his right ear. Coroner
]. Staff Halford empanelled a jury
to hold the inuqest, which has not
yet been completed, although Char
lie Drake, a negro, has been arrest
ed and is now in Jail.
1t is alleged that Drake and Hill
were heard quarreling at late hour
last night. A blood-stained axe and
coat, which Drake admits are his,
were found IN the latterS mouse. IL
is also said that there were marks
leading from brakes house to where
the body was found, as though some
thing had been dragged over the
ground.
Drake denies his guilt, claiming
that Hill was killed by train. He
appears to be entirely Indifferent to
the outcome, saying that he was sor-
ry Hill had been killed, but that he
didn't care whether he was put on
the chain gang or in the penitentiary
or electrocuted. The woman with
whom Drake lives at first denied
that Hill had been at her house last
night, but Drake admitted that he
had.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-10-24
Interesting Facts About Oysters.

An oyster is wonderfully prolific.
A single oyster in a single season
will produce 30,O0O,0OO eggs. If
these all survived and in turn had
normal families, in few years many
great bodies of water, such as Long
Island Sound, Peconic, GARDENERS,
Narragansett, Great South and Ches-
apeake Bays, would become filled up.
Navigation would have to be sus-
pended.
The oyster shells would form solid
land, as do the houses of the coral
insects of the South Pacific. But in
stead of increasing, the destruction
of the young oysters by their enc
mics is so great, together with the
depletion of the natural beds by the
demand for this delicious food by
mankind, that far from increasing,
in past years the supply was greatly
depleted. In many cases it has
threatened to become extinct. This
was especially true in Great Britain
and some places on the Atlantic
coast.
In recent years, however, vast
industry has been established for the
artificial propagation and cultivation
of oysters. Now hundreds of thous-
ands of acres are employed in oyster
farming in the great bays and sounds
of the Atlantic seaboard. Here oyster
farming under 80 to 60 feet of water
is conducted upon an enormous scale,
at great expense and labor.
While the natural oysters form
erly grew in creeks and estuaries,
where they were somewhat in dan
ger from the water being impure,
the present oyster production ex-
tends many miles from land in these
great bodies of salt water, where
there is no chance of contamination,
and the product is always pure and
delicious.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-10-24
INJURED WHILE ASLEEP.
Honea Path Lad Breaks Thigh Here
i'm Fall.

Honea Path, Oct. 19.-C. E. Har-
per, Jr., 15-year-old son of G. E..
Harper, while walking in his sleep
last night fell from a piazza roof and
broke his right thigh bone. Fortu-
nately his father was awakened by
the noise made in opening the win
dow and went Immediately to his
son. A singular thing about the oc-
currence is that the boy was only
partially awakened by his fall and
was not fully aroused until an hour
after. The limb was set by the local
physicians and the patient is getting
along as we'll as could be expected.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-10-24
Fortune to Aid Old Maids.

San Benito, Tex, Oct. 17.-Old
maids of this county are provided
for in the will of Miss Mary Philpot
who died here recently. Miss Phil
pot herself never married, and at her
death was worth 100000. The will
instructs her administrators to amply
care for all old maids who apply for
assistance for period of two years.
The bequest warns against aiding
grass widows and requires the spins
ters cared for to prove they are for
ty or more years of age.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-10-24
CHARLESTON BOY KILLED.
On Motor Cycle He Ran Into Wagon,
Shaft Piercing His Chest.

Charleston. Oct 17.-Speeding on.
his motorcycle to the high school
Fred Hackeman, about IS years old,
was instantly killed this morning
when his machine collided with a
lumber wagon going in an opposite
direction, a shaft piercing his chest.
Young Hackeman was said by per-
sons in the neighborhood to be max
ing more than forty miles an hour.
The tragedy occurred just outside the
city boundary.
Only yesterday the lad was cited
by the police for speeding.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-10-24
WRANGLLES IN COURT.
Despite Protest, His Bail Increased.
Not Shot as Reported.

Chicago, Oct. 19.-Charged with
the abduction of a white grl, Jack
Johnson, the negro champion pugil-
ist, was arraigned in municipal
court to-day. His bond was increas-
ed from $500 to $1,000, and the
case continued until October 29.
A rumor spread over Chicago dur
ing the forenoon that Johnson had
been shot. 1t was wholly errone-
Gus.
While Johnson was leaving bank
downtown an unidentified man
dropped a large ink we'll from a
window of the tenth floor of an Of
fee building. The heavy glass mar
rowly missed the pugilist's head.
In court Johnson became furious
when counsel for Mrs. F. Cameron
Falconet, mother of the 19-year-old
girl, demanded that his bond be in
creased.
Il don't see why Johnson should
be shown any partiality than any
other defendant charged with SINH
lar crime" said Charles Erbstein,
the woman's attorney.
II don't think it is necessary to
increase the bond" Johnson told
the court. Il am a responsible citi-
zen. 1 have a business worth $780,
O0O."
1T may be worth that to you,''
flashed back Erbstein, ''but it's lille
gal and you ought to be put out of
business
s:All right, Mr.. Mayor" comment
ed Johnson
IF I was mayor of Chicago you
wouldn't be in business three days,
replied the attorney.
After considerable wrangling
Judge Hopkins placed the bond at
$1,000, the usual amount in abduc-
tion cases. Then Johnson asked
permission to write out a check to
cover the increase.
mo checks go with me-" asserted
the attorney.
All right. 1t will be Cash
then," shouted Johnson, spelling out
the word ''cash.' A professional
bondsman posted a cash bond for
the negro. Two agents of the gov
ernmental department of justice
were in court.
When the pugilist stopped his au-
tomobile in front of a downtown
bank to-day such a crowd gathered
that police were called. Mutterings
against the fighter were heard, but
there was no open demonstration. A
few negroes cried "Hurrah for John
son." Johnson paid no attention to
the crowd, but guided his car care
fully between the two lines of men.
A mittimus ordering the detention
of Lucille Cameron was issued to-day
by Federal Commissioner Foote. She
was held under $4,000 bonds. Miss
Cameron will appear before Commits
sioner Foote Tuesday and it is ex-
pected she will be taken before the
federal grand jury the same day.
She was questioned by government
agents for two hours to-day, but re-
fused to tell of her relations with
Johnson. Miss Cameron later was
taken to Rockford by deputy
marshal. Her hearing on a charge
of disorderly conduct was continued
to October 20.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-07
KEARNS-COOLEY
 WEDDING OCCURS

The marriage of Miss Lucille Alto Cooley and. MT. Garrett Perrine Kearns oecnrred Wednesday afternoon at the home of inc brides sister, Mrs. William Cox. at 5.30 It was quiet nuptial service, only the relatives and very intimate friends being present. Mrs. Wilmer Hawkins. the brides sister, was her matron of honor. Mrs. Hawkins wore handsome lace gown made over blue messaline. Her large pic- ture hat completed a becoming toilette aht the cluster of hydrangeas carrieds on her arm emphasized its picturesoue charm.
 MlsS Cooley was attired for travelling. Her tailored suit was built of tan cloth. With It she wore cream lace bodice, and heT hat was handsome Panama trimmed with imported lace and roses. All of the accessories to her toilette were tan, and sfle carried bouquet of Marechal Mel roses
 During the ceremony, which was pro- nounced by the Rev D. c. McNutt, Men oelssohn's Flower song was played by Miss Carolyn Reynolds. Fwho gave the wedding march. Mir. Wilnier Hawkins was best man to the bridegroom and he had no other attendants
 The surroundings were attractive for a nuptial event, as the rooms of the Cox residence were tastefully adorned with bride roses and maiden hair ferns.
 MT and Mrs. Kearns left on the evening train for Washington, New York and points in Canada. They will be at home after July l6 at Augusta, Ky.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-07
ST. pAuEs pAROcHIAL SCHOOL

The closing entertainment of St. Paui s Parochial school, which was held Wednes- day night at the Jefferson theatre, was brilliant affair. the programme was de- lightful treat. 'Cornelia," the Roman drama. presented, was a splendid t1bute to the efficiency of the work done III o'. Pauls Parochial school. About oo or the pupils took part in this interesting drama, and eaeh character, said the Rev. Father Coyle in his closing remarks. from the noble vestal virgin Cornelia down, 10 the lowest courier and page, was adniirapiy portrayed" The gorgeous palace scene followed by the solemn and appaiins events of the temple and tomb scenes held the appreciatlve audience in aainira- tion.
 The Indian drill and war dance gwen bv the boys and the fact that they car ried away their share of the gold medais and premiums, was taken as sunieient proof that the boys of St. Paul's Paroch- iai school are working efficiently at St, Paul's. ,,
 The music between, the acts was well executed. refecting much credit on the in- struetors.
 At the close of the distribution Of the gold medals. Miss Angela McCaffrey pre- serted the Rev Father Coen with purse from the school. This was given him as little token of gratitude from the pupils in consideration of the interest he LOOK in the school during his stay at St. Paul S, and as parting gift.
 A geld medal for general excellence
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-07
NEWS OF THE DAY
 IN SOCIETY WORLD Weddings, College Teas and
 Other Events
THE SOCIAL CALENDAR
Miss Brooks Weeds MT. Weems-Mirt House Party Guests Are Compli- mented at Large Afternoon
 Tea-Other Topics
By MYRTLE NILES

| The marriage of Miss Marie Brooks and Mr. Walter Colquitt Weems was a pretty event of yesterday afternoon. It took place at the residence of MT. and Mrs.
 George Brooks at 4 o'clock and in the personnel of the wedding guests were in-
 cluded many friends of the two young people.
 The apartments set apart for the nup- | tial event were exceptionally pretty in
 their spirit-like decoration of field daisies and festoons of maline. Sweet peas in
 profusion also added to the general at. tractiveness of the apartments.
 Preceding the ceremony MT. and Mrs
 Harry Burn sang a delightful ballad suit
 able to a wedding programme, and at it's
 conclusion the opening measures of the
 wedding march ~ Mendelssohn's were sounded. Miss Annie Lee Horn of Union Springs. Ala, and Miss Bessie Brooks,
 the two bridesmaids, led the way to the
 altar. The green and white motif sug
 gested by the floral appointments in tho home inspired the toilettes worn by these
 two attractive young women. Miss Horn
 was in shadow lace over green satin and
 Miss Brooks wore an imported robe over green. They carried sheafs of Shasta daisies.
 l Miss Elsie Brooks, who is stunning fig ure in any assembly, was her sisters | maid of honor. She was attired in yell
 low satin draped with shadow lace and
 carried a great cluster of Golden Gate | roses.
 | Preceding the bride and her father, Mir George Brooks to the altar was tiny chap, Edward Lowry of Atlanta, who carried the ring. He was very handsome in his white suit and very self possessed. MT. Weems, who was accompanied by his brother, MT Mortimer Weems, advanced to meet his bride as she approached. She was exceedingly attractive in her bridal attire, gown fashioned of imported lin- gerie and with court train of chiffon caught with cluster of lilies of the val ley Her veil was confined with sprays of valley lilies and showers of the eX- quite little blossom gave additional beau ty to her bouquet of bride roses
 A delightful reception followed the vows. Mrs. Brooks received in a hand some black and white chiffon robe over white satin. Mrs. tRichard Edward Ching of Memphis, who is guest in the home, wore a graceful blue chiffon over white satin. Mrs. John Mahan and Miss Susie Pearson, in white lingerie also assisted the hostess. Mrs. Lock Weems very gra- cious in a lingerie gown emhellshed with lace, presided over a bowl of fruit punch.
 Mir. and Mrs. Weems left at 6 o'clock for a bridal journey, the destination of which is a secret known only to them selves. They will be at home when they return In several weeks on St. Charles street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-07
A PIANO RECITAL
 BY MRS. GARRETT

The following programme was present. ed Wednesday evening at West End by the pupils of Mrs. W. J. Garrett:
 Alegretto (Kohler), Andrew Casady. Album Leaf (RiehteD, Marguerite Clowdus.
 Idle Moments" Oichner, Elizabeth Button.
 ''The Sentinel tRead), Josephine Dor cans and Ollie Merritte.
 "volette Waltz" (Streabbog), Helen Harrison.
 Tea Party March (Read). Mesdames Garrett and Dean.
 Cypress Waltz" (Streabbog), Etta Mer- ritte.
 "Dolie's Dream (OestenG Josephine Dorcans
 Harriet March (sorrenton), Mary Al len and Clara Buff.
 Echo Waltz (Streabbog), Ollie Mer- ritte.
 ',Qui Vive" (Ganz). Edna Allison and Carrie Mae Cummins.
 starlight Waltz (Brainard), Marie Allen.
 Tampa (Melnotte). Mrs. Garrett and Edna Allison.
 woodland Echoes" (wyman). Carrie Mae Cummins.
 Last Hope (Gottschalk), Edna Allison. .'valse Lent tSchutt), Mary Allen. ''Caliph of Bagdad' (Boieldien), Mrs Garrett and Edna Allison
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-07
THE MISSISSIPPI COMMISSION
 INCREASES ROADS VALUATIONS

Jackson, Miss, June 6.-(Special.) )-At the May meeting of the Mississippi rail- road commission the assessed valuation of all the railroads doing business in this state, inter and intra, was increased about 40 per cent over the assessment levied by the former commission. There was a mighty howl from the railroad companies as a matter of course. The increase in the valuations meant an in- crease of many thousands of dollars in the sum total each railroad company would have to pay in the way of taxes so the support of the state and county nnd municipal governments, and that did not suit the railroad companies.
 Immediately agencies were set to work 60 secure Q reduction of the assessments
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-07
MRS. HENRY DEAN CHAIR
 MAN OF MARCH PROJECT

The sale of the Underwood March to be conducted Tuesday under the auspices of the Free Kindergarten as- sociation will benefit two big civic in- terests--the advertising of Birming- hams President and raising funds for the Free Kindergarten association. With their usual cleverness the Under wood Marching Club saw wisdom in their project to have the copies of this spirited march sold by some of the most prominent and attractive of Bir- mingham women. for this will advertise
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-07
FORT DEPOSIT NEWS

Fort Deposit. June 6.-(Special)-T series of meetings conducted by Rev. J. E. Airey, pastor of the First Methodist church of Fort Deposit and assisted by the Rev. MT. Choker, the south Alabama conference evangelist, came to a close last night with gratifying results.
 The finishing touches have been made On the building which faces the square on James street. This building is the home of the Citizens bank, an institution re- gently organized here The bank opens Saturday for business.
 Under the supervision of R. l. Wood the building on the southwest corner of West Pollard and Rogers streets. known as the Little Red Gin,' is undergoing a lot of repairs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-07

Representatives of the several railroads were sent to Jackson to work on the com missioners and the friends of the com mlssloners Boards of trade, commer- cial organizations and town boards have been appealed to, it being represented that the railroads cannot stand an in crease of taxation at this particular time, no matter what they may have made last year Every agency got busy, and the consequence is that the members of the railroad commission have had the time of their lives.
 George R. Edwards, commissioner from the middle district, turns a deaf ear to the objectors, and in an interview given out gives the railroads to understand just what they may expect in the final settle ment of the controversy, so far as he is concerned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-07
MISS ELEANOR MATTHEWS
 AWARDED SILVER VASE

| It will be remembered that during
 the Kirmess the proprietors Of the Sheffield plate display on exhibition in Birmingham presented to the mem
 bers of the beneficiary organization a handsome vase. This was disposed of in a contest, the tickets for which were drawn this week. When the vase was raffled it was found that Miss Eleanor Matthews, one of the most popular young women who took part in the Kirmess. and one of the most untiring in her efforts for this splendid cause, was the winner. It will bs learned with especial pleasure by Miss Mat thews' friends that she won the vase as it seems a fitting reward for the beauty and art which she contributed
 toward making the Kirmess success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-07
SISTER ESTHER CARLOTTA
 HONOREE AT RECEPTION

An inherent patriotism and loyalty to southern tradition brought many to the Country club yesterday afternoon to hear Sister Esther Carlotta of Florida, who dis cussed the causes of secession and other historic points leading to the war between the states, and conditions since the war. Others went toahear her because of her reputation as delightful speaker and a charming woman. She completely capti- vated her hearers. Clever, spontaneous in her fashion of speaking. and brimful of historical information. she yet has magnetism and delightful voice. Thus there is little more to say of her~ehafm as speaker, except as to her personal ar- pearance. and that is quite lovely Her robes add dignity to a noble countenance and a sweet, youthful llfaring. Her words were wise, sparkling wfth wit and in every way entertaining.
 The audience included members of every
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-07

II you happen to know how to make Beads from Rose ,Petals-enough to supply the demand-you are in a fair way to make your everlasting fortune.
 Up in South Carolina and down in Louis lana there are clever young fingers that dexterously make these lovely, delicious smelling Beads in abundance. and still not enough to supply those who want them.
 Asked during the winter when they could send out more of them, the answer came:
 Wait until the Roses bloom again, then we'll make some more"
 The recipe for making these beautiful Rose Beads seemed to have been revealed