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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-03-21

The governor seems to be doing all
he can to block the investigation of
the dispensary committee appointed
by the legislature. H. H. Evans tes-
tilted before the committee last week
and said he would be glad to have
made public the letters written him
by T. B. Fielder, but they were now
in the hands of the governor, who
refused to give them up to the COM
mittee, saying that he would not turn
them over except upon an order from
a circuit judge. 1t is presumed the
committee will take legal steps to
obtain possession of the letters.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-03-21
Sent to Reformatory for killing.

Walhalla, March 14.-Jim Killian,
a 14-year-old boy, was convicted to-
day of manslaughter after being in
dicted on a charge of murder. Young
Cheek was killed in the Killiam
home, in Oconee county, during
Christmas week. The young lad is
the son of a widow with seven chill
dren, and the entire family has been
in jail since the killing. The boy
will go to the State reformatory. He
claimed that he shot Cheek accident
ally. The dead man was calling on
a sister of the Killian boy.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-03-21
river and in the lowlands in the
southern section of the city.

river and in the lowlands in the
southern section of the city.
Moreover, the people, with the ex-
perience of the 1908 freshet in their
minds, made ample preparation for
the high water this time and neither
stocks of merchandise nor household
goods were damaged to any great
extent. Although local relief
fund is being raised for the poor who
have suffered by the present freshet,
Mayor Barrett announces that the
city will be able to take care Of all
relief measures. He has received
offers of assistance from the out
side, which he has gratefully declin-
ed. Indications are that the river
will fall two feet by o'clock to-
morrow morning, which will take
the water out of Broad street, and
by tomorrow night it will have prac-
tically disappeared from the resi-
dence section, leaving the city in al
most normal condition by Monday.
Both Augusta papers have appear
ed as usual, but street car service
has been suspended since early
morning. Gas, electric light and
telephone service are not interrupted.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-03-21

respectfully announce myself a
candidate for the office of Treasurer
of Bamberg county subject to the
rules and regulations of the Demo-
cratic primary, pledging myself to
abide the result and support the
nominees of the party. If elected I
shall perform the duties of the office
to the best of my ability.
JACOB H. A. CARTER.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-03-21
JUROR DIES OF WOUNDS.
Fifth Victim of Virginia Court House
Tragedy.

Hillsville, Va, March 16.-The
machinery of the law adjusted itself
in Carroll county to-day, when a
special grand jury, summoned yes
terday by Judge Staples, returned
indictments of murder against eight
members of the Allen outlaw band,
who shot and killed the judge, prose-
cutting attorney, sheriff and girl
witness in the Hillsville court room
on Thursday. One more victim was
added to the list, when Juror Au-
gustus Fowler died this afternoon.
This brings the total number of dead
up to five.
Prisoners to Roanoke Jail.
Cheerful and apparently recovered
from his wounds, Floyd Allen, d.
rectly charged with the murder of
Judge Thorn L. Massie, went tonight
under heavy guard, to Roanoke,
where he will be placed in
Jail for safe-keeping. His son, Vic
tor, and Byrd Marion, jointly indict-
ed, went with him to the Roanoke
Jail. The prisoner, whose sentence
for minor crime led to the whole
sale murder of court officials, did not
seem to be worried or alarmed over
the situation. He reclined in hack,
which was driven across heavy noun
tain roads to Galax, where the party
boarded a special train. The other
prisoners remained in the Carroll
county Jail, heavy guard standing
by during the night.
Aliens Wife Still Alive.
Completely without result was the
raid made this afternoon on the
home of Sidna Allen, the erroneous
report of whose capture was sent
yesterday to Gov. Mann by his chief
detective and the attorney general.
His wife was not killed. Detectives
and constables and Roanoke militia
men visited the Allen home on the
mountainside, but found neither the
owner nor members of his family on
the premises. Not much information
was gained from the caretakers.
Conflicting reports come from the
mountains .as to the route taken by
the outlaws when they raced away
from Hillsville.
Expect Climax Soon.
In the village tonight there is in
tense excitement, the feeling being
general that the next twenty-four
hours may bring climax to the
reign of terror which has prevailed
since Thursday forenoon. The
special term of court was adjourned
to March 26, at which time the pris-
oners will be put on trial. State
troops will be sent here to preserve
order and to prevent repetition of
that tragic event which wiped out
tho entire court. All members of
the Allen band arrested in the mean
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-03-21
LETTERS DISMISSORY.

On Monday, April 18th, 1912, at
II o'clock a. M, 1 will file my final
account as executor of the estate of
Mrs. Charity Steedley, deceased, with
Geo. P. Harmon, Judge of Probate Of
Bamberg county, and will thereupon
ask for letters dismissory as such ex-
cutor. J. FIELDER HUNTER.
Bamberg, S. c., March 18th, 1912.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-03-21
Thursday, March 81, 1912.

If you know anything good about
your neighbor-and you do-talk
about his good qualities while he is
alive. Don't wait until he is under
the sod before you find out what a
good fellow he is.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-03-21
FOR COUNTY SUPERVISOR.

I hereby announce myself candi-
date for the office of Supervisor of
Bamberg county, subject to the rules
and regulations of the Democratic
primary, and pledge myself to sup
port the nominees thereof.
E. G.. BRUCE.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-03-21
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.

hereby announce myself as a can
didate for Treasurer of Bamberg
county, and pledge myself to abide
the result of the Democratic primary
and support the nominees. 1 will ap-
preciate the support of the voters and
promise you my best service, if elect
ed. GEO. A. JENNINGS.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-03-21

I respectfully announce myself
candidate for the Office of County
Supervisor, subject to the rules and
regulations of the Democratic pri-
mary. If elected promise to give
my entire time and best talent to the
work. Respectfully,
G. BROOK KINARD.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-03-21

Grateful to my friends for their
very liberal support some years ago,
I announce my candidacy for the Of
flee of Sheriff of Bamberg county,
subject to the result of the Democrat
ic primary. S. G. RAY.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-03-21

With thanks to the voters for
their support in the past, 1 respect
fully announce myself as candidate
for reelection to the office of County
Commissioner for Bamberg county.
1 will abide the result of the primary.
G.. w. FOLK.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-03-21
CANDIDATES CARDS.
FOR STATE SENATE.

didate for reelection to the State
Senate, subject to the rules and regu-
lations OF the Democratic primary.
J. B. BLACK.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-03-21

1 hereby announce my candidacy
for the House of Representatives.
will abide the result of the Democrat
ic primary and support the nominees
thereof.
J. WESLEY CRUM, JR.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-03-21
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Grateful to the voters for their
support two years ago, hereby an
nounce myself a candidate for re-
election as a member of the House of
Representative from Bamberg Coun-
ty, subject to result of the Democrat
ic primary.
J. AQUILLA HUNTER.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-03-21
FOR SHERIFF.

Having been solicited by number
of friends, have decided to offer for
Sheriff of Bamberg county, and here
by announce myself as candidate,
pledging myself to abide the result
of the Democratic primary and sup
port the nominees of the party.
J. FIELDER HUNTER.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-03-21
FOR COTTON WEIGHER AT BAM-
BERG.

I respectfully announce my candi-
dacy for Cotton Weigher at Bamberg,
subject to the result of the Democrat
ic primary. G. l.. KINARD.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-03-21

I hereby announce myself as can
didate for County Commissioner of
Bamberg county, and will abide the
result of the Democratic primary.
H. w. CHITTY.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-03-21

hereby announce myself as can
didate for Supervisor of Bamberg
County, pledging myself to abide the
result of the Democratic primary and
support the nominees of the party.
w. PRESTON MCMILLAN.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-03-21

Write the Ford Sales Company,
Bamberg, S. c., for catalogue and
prices. Stock Of cars on hand.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-03-21

hereby announce myself as a can
diiate for cotton weigher at Bam-
berg, pledging myself to abide the
result of the Democratic primary.
G. A. RICE.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-03-21

See the new novels at The Herald
Book Store.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-03-21

I am a candidate for County Com
missioner of Bamberg county, subject
to the result of the Democratic pri-
mary. J. J. ZEIGLER.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-03-21
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

l hereby announce myself a candi-
date for County Commissioner Of
Bamberg county, subject to the rules
and regulations of the Democratic
primary.
w. BARNEY SMOAK.
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me will be sent to Roanoke.

time will be sent to Roanoke.
Quietly and without fear of band
it's who have spread terror through
out the community, the grand jury
to-day went about it's work in man
mendation of the court and the gov
ner which brought forth the COM
ernor of the commonwealth. The
proceedings were brief.
Charge to Grand Jury.
"You, gentlemen" said Judge Sta
Piles, speaking to the seven citizens
who faced the bench, have been
sworn to inquire into an affair that
is not only more distressing and hu-
initiating than any other thing that
has happened in the county of Car
roll and the commonwealth of Vir-
ginia, but your American continent.
With the fear of God in your heart,
and only that fear, you must do your
duty and assist in bringing these
parties to justice"
Judge Staples assured the grand
jurors that in their deliberations,
and in their findings, they would
have back of them the entire re-
sources of the State. The grand jury
returned indictments against the fol-
lowing:
The Men Indicted
Floyd Allen, Victor Allen and
Claude Swanson Allen, his sons; Sid
ma Allen, Friel Allen, Wesley Ed
wards and Sidney Edwards, nephews
of Floyd Allen, and Byrd Marion, all
charged with murder. John F. Moore
was indicted for a felony, the charge
being that he assisted the Aliens to
escape. Judge Staples adjourned
court until March &c.
Dexter Goad, clerk of the court,
who was wounded in the head during
the fusillade which resulted in the
death of Judge Massie, common
wealths attorney Foster and, Sheriff
Lewis Webb, had sufficiently recov-
cred to-day to go about his duties,
his head swathed in bandages.
Funerals of Attorney Foster and
Sheriff Webb took place to-day. Nan
cy Ayers, fatally wounded while in
the court room, will be buried to-
morrow. Judge Massie's body was
shipped to Lynchburg. Juror Fowler
died this afternoon.
Located at Devils Den?
One report to-day was that the
Aliens had been found at Devils
Den, in one of the widest regions of
the Blue Ridge Mountains, near the
Virginia-North Carolina line. Doubt
is expressed if any of the fugitives
will be taken alive.
S. Floyd Landreth, the acting COM
monwealth's attorney, is Republi-
can and a delegate from the 5th dis
trict to the National Republican
Convention. He is not a candidate
for the office to which he was tenn
porarily appointed yesterday, but
will do his part.
Il would not take it, but for the
crime" he said, land 1 expect to see
this thing through and then will re-
tire"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-05-28
CITY PLANNERS IN
SESSION IN BOSTON

Boston, Mass. May 2s.-MayOr FItz-
gerald, of this city. welcomed the DEL
egates to the fourth national confer
ence on city planning with a formal
luncheon at the LenOx About 500
representative delegates from cities of
the United States. Canada and Europe
attended the affair
In the course OF his brief speech OF
welcome, the mayor dWelt upon the
past performances Of the conference
and announced that particular atten-
ton would be paid to the development
OF civic conditions at the present meet
Ing The purpose OF the conference is
the Intelligent guidance Of the physical
growth of cities and towns.
Following the luncheon the first reg
ular session of the convention was held
IN the public library. At this session
the meaning and progress Of city plan
ming was the subject of papers TO be
read by Frederick Law Olstead, pro-
lessor George +. Swain, of Harvard,
and Arnold W. Brunner, Of New York.
The deliberations of the delegates
will close on Wednesday with a dinner.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-05-28
FOR ARTILLERYMEN
Interesting Practice IS IN
Progress This Week
at Fort Bliss.

They are aiming the artillery pieces
at distant objects. setting and doing
all but firing them at Ft Bliss. Il is
a noiseIess artillery practice, but for all
that a most realistic one from a tech
meal point Of view. 1t Is the annual
examination Of artillerymen.
Those who qualify by making s.
percent or better are given the tlLle
o. gunner, and the accompanying pay.
Three officers of the third field artil-
lery from Et- sam Houston arrived at
the local post Sunday to examine the
men of battery B, Of the Third sta
toned here. The examination viii be
in progress all the week. from a.
IN. until noon. and from p M until
4 o'clock. Folk from FL Paso are IN
vited to witness the proceedings
These artillerymen are the scientists
OF the men who do shooting in the ar
piece is sex for accuracy, all The intri-
cate screws adjusted TO a certain range
and aimed at a certain object Time is
an important element In the exam
inatiOn Monday SerSL Harold 3.
Hitchcock set his piece in nine sec
onds. an exceptional record, u seconds
being above par He was given 400
percent by the examining board. Then
comes fuse setting. the arrangement
whereby the shrapnel smell breaks at
the proper distance and angle Also,
the men are examined for knowledge o.
The pieces. and each man must stand
test as drill Instructor Of a squad.
The board is composed OF Capt c.
Jones. Capt j. E. Meyer and Lieut.
John Magruder-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-05-28
ALFALFA is BEING
CUT IN THE VALLEY

ChamberinO, n. NJ May 27-The
farmers are cutting alfalfa and all re-
port that the cut is light. on most
farms only about so per cent Of a cut.
The family of r. c. Bailey, OF FL
Paso has moved to the old Bailey
homestead 20 spend the summer
months.
The Sunday school is progressing
wei at this place. The interest is good
and the attendance is fine.
O. B. Wood has purchased a new
buggy
A new son has arrived at the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. o. B. Woods.
w. B. Carol has completed one OF
the handsOmest residences in the val
ley and now is occupying it,
Mr. Talbert OF FL Paso, has erected a
new residence on his farm at this
place. which is being occupied by his
tenant. Mr. Miller.
Several horses here are afflicted with
something like the distemper. Several
losses have been reported
The Hyland sisters are preparing
to enter the state normal school az
Silver City.
Albert n Coe, who died at Anthony,
was born IN Virginia in the year 1S4S.
ana crossed the plains in sc and came
10 New Mexico, where he embarked
in the cattle business and endured the
privatton Of a pioneer. He had lived
In Dona Ana county the last Is years.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-05-28
El Pasoans Away

Mrs j. w Curtis and son, J. w, IT,
and daughter. Mrs. H c. PIatt, have
gone to Marlin, Tex, for the health Of
the SON Mrs. Piatt returned Sunday.
Mrs. Curtis remained with her SON Mrs.
Platt reports her brother better.
Miss Aileen Hague viii leave this
week for Fort Riley to be the guest
of Capt and Mrs. @. NJ. Corcoran. From
there she will go to Chicago. where she
viii visit Capt and Mrs H L. Lau-
bach.
Mr.. and Mrs c. r. Brownie viii
leave Saturday en- route TO Chicago, and
Peru, Ind They expect to be gone 30
days, during which time friends in Chi
cagO and relatives in Peru viii be Wis
tied on their return trip Mrs Brown
lie will stop off at Lubbock, Tex. and
spend several days visiting friend%
Miss NJ G. Lampe. teacher Of the
Beau school. left Monday night for
New York City
Mr. and Mrs Frank Coles are at
Mineral Wells. Tex, for the benefit OF
Mrs Coles's health,
Miss Minnie Edwardy left Sunday
for Galveston, from where she viii
said on the Mallory line tomorrow
for New York, to make her home with
her uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. L.
=
New York
Miss Marian BOwden. daughter Of
r V BoWden, of FL Paso who has
been attending Rollins college at Hol-
lins, Virginia, for the past year, will
not return to FL Paso this summer,
but VIII spend the time visiting in Vir-
ginia and Kentucky. Mr.. BoWden viii
visit her during the summer. Miss
BOwden recently made a trip with sew
eral of her school mates and teachers
to the famous natural bridge in Vir-
Sinia, also visiting Lexington and the
tOmbs Of Gems Lee and JacgsOn. The
trip included an automobile drive along
the James river, one Of the most beau
tilul spots in that part of the coun-
try and Miss BOwden writes that it
was enchantingly enjoyable
Miss Halle Irwin, who is now in Los
Angeles, writes that she is enjoying
herself and VIII probably not return
before the latter part OF September.
Mrs Frank r. -Tobin, and children,
depart Tuesday for a visit in St Louisa
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-05-28
COMMENCEMENT AT
STATE COLLEGE ENDS
Closing Exercises Held at
State College, n. M.
7 iSt of GPaduafnC
List OF Graduates.

State College, N II. May 27-The
past week marked the close Of the
1911-12 college year, with the closing
exercises on THURSDAY and the com
mencement ball in the evening. The
exercises Of commencement week be-
gan with the luncheon to the senior
class at the presidents home and on
sunday the baccalauredte service was
held in Hadley hall president Garrison
preaching the sermon. and a musical
Grogram being given Monday and
Tuesday were the days for the final
examinations and on Tuesday night the
graduates Of the preparatory depart
ment held their graduation exercises
before large crowd. On Wednesday
at 10 a. m. the board of regents held
their regular meeting and at 2.3O that
afternoon the seniors gave their class
day exercises and handed down the
traditional spade and banner to the
succeeding junior class. The annual
alumni banquet was held at the gym
nasium that night There was a large
number Of visiting alumni and they,
with their guests and the members Of
the graduating class. formed one Of
the most successful banquets yet held
Dy the association W A Sutherland
acted as toastmaster- At the final ex-
erclses on Thursday the commencement
address was delivered By ". H Pope
Of the United States district court of
New Mexico Olaf Windsor gave the
LDLlLllL c4l-rLltuL OEdtlOu Tor the Class.
Degrees were granted to the following
graduates, president Sutherland OF the
board Of regents presenting the dipIO-
mas:
Master of science, Fannie Ford
Bachelor OF science-Ruth ThOmp-
son, John Alvin Anderson, John Ken
meth Haggart James Richard Cues
enberry, King Olaf Windsor, Arthur
Alphonse Laferriere, Harold Leslie
Hermann
The graduates from the prenaratorv
and other departments who received
certificates at the close Of the present
college are as follows:
preparatory observation-disclosures Jeu-
lson Brown, Levi Stanley Brown. Mat
thew James Culley. Raymond Durand,
Burton ARA Fife. John Edward Ouin-
Ian, John Redd, Ethel Shearer. Eckert
Ceablein, Clarence Thomas
Music departing Bean Ba-
denoch, Charles c. Briggs. King Olaf
windsor, Scion Robinson. Edith Burke,
Doris Brown, Singleton Reynolds
Mitchell.
stenography Observation-Disclosures Mar
Saret HOagland, Mary J.. Pitts
The Alumni association held its an
nual meeting and elected officers
thursday, and at p m. that night the
commencement bali began Three OF
the members Of the graduating class
have gone out to take positions.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-05-28
Church Affairs

An old folks concert was given by
the Junior Christian Endeavor society
Of the First Presbyterian church Mon
day night in the sunday school room
Of the church. The youngsters we're all
dressed in quaint old time costumes
with powdered hair and zercniefs and
did their various parts very cIeTerly.
The following program was given:
'Old Lang Syne," chorus.
Piano solo-Eva Stephenson.
Comm 'ThrO the Rye"-Bernice
Iverson.
''Mocking Bird'-Gertrude HasIett.
Swing Low Sweet Chariot'-Bar-
bara Worcester and chorus
Lullaby "-Ethel Irene Howe.
Buy a Broom "-Margaret Parker.
"Old Folks at HOme"-Chorus.
annie Laurie'-Adaline Bowden.
Recitation-Ruth Walker
Yankee DOOdle''-Morris Parker.
Blue Bells of Scotland -Genevieve
Parker and chorus
Sister Ruth"-Barbara Wallace and
Fred Ehler.
Loves Old Sweet Sons''-Chorus.
-Old Oaken Bucket - Genevieys
Parker.
Far Awayr-Chorus.
sweet Alice'-Marian Howe.
Sweet and LOW'-Frances Parker.
Home Sweet HOme"-Chorus.
Accompa Moore.
a good sized audience was present
and enjoyed the old fashioned songs
as given by the children.
Miss Lillian Martin and Sybil An
derson entertained the Philathea class
Of the First Baptist church at the
pariors of the church Saturday. An
enthusiastic business meeting was
held at which il was planned 10 hold
a reception in honor OF Miss Lizzie
Hall, the city missionary, on June 9.
Business being dispensed with, a So
cial hour was enjoyed. during which
assorted homemade cakes and fruit
punch were served. Those who viii
be in charge of the reception are Mrs.
William Graves, Mrs. H. T. Wright.
Misses Lula ufrey and yuma Hatfield.
The reception viii be held at 1865
Rampant street at the new home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. II. I. Wright
A reception to the confirmation
class of ST PauTs Lutheran church
viii be given Wednesday night by the
congregation Of St PauIs.