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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-02-01
CHARLES l.. EMANUEL KILLED.
Sumter County Merchant Accidental.
ly Shoots Himself.

Harvin, Jan. 2S.-Mr. Charles l..
Emanuel, of the firm of Emanuel &
Co., Borden, Sumter county, killed
himself accidentally at noon to-day
with a pistol. The ball entered the
right cheek just below the eye.
Death was almost instantaneous.
Mr.. w. P. Emanuel heard the shot
and went Immediately in the direc-
ton of the sound, and found his
brother breathing his last.
Mr.. Charles l.. Emanuel was the
fourth child of the late Major w. P.
Emanuel, of Bennettsville, was a
brave Confederate soldier and for
many years was sheriff of Marlboro
county. Mr.. Emanuel moved to
Clarendon county, settling near here
25 years ago, where he was quite
successful as a merchant and farm
er. He was a prominent candidate
for sheriff of Clarendon county, twice
in the early nineties. He moved
from Clarendon several years later
and settled at Borden, just after the
completion of the extension of the
N. w. R. R. from Sumter to Camden,
where he has during the latter years
conducted large farming, mercantile
and cotton ginning interests. Mr.
Emanuel, during 1911 invested quite
extensively in South Georgia realty,
near Dawson, Ca, in the future OF
which investments he had great con-
fidence, and much hope.
Almost everybody in Sumter and
Clarendon counties knew Charlie
Emanuel. He was a big hearted
generous, public spirited gentleman,
genial and affable at all times, and
was always liberal contributor to
charitable causes, and: very hospit-
able in his home. He is survived by
sisters and brothers as follows: Miss
MARY EIuduuel, VI DUH NHi' -
Emanuel, division sales agent, In.
ternational Harvester Company, Sum
ter; w. P. Emanuel, planter, Alcolu;
P. G. Emanuel and J. D. Emanuel
and Mrs. M. E. Marlborough, Of Spar
tanburg.
Mr.. Emanuel married Miss Mary
F. Coppage, of Wadesboro, N. c..
who with five children, ages from IL
to 21 years, survive him, as follows:
Charles NJ, Alta, Leland F., Kari
and Emmitt.
The interment will be at Provi.
dence, Sumter county, tomorrow af'
ternoon, 3 o'clock.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-02-01
G. o. P. LEADER SENTENCED.
One Year and $1,000 Fine for At
lantic City Boss.

Mays Landing, N. j., Jan. "a
Louis Kuehnle, Republican leader of
Atlantic City, who was recently con-
victed of unlawfully participating in
the awarding of a contract to COM
pany in which he was interested,
while he was a member of the At
lantic City water commission, was
to-day sentenced to one years i'm
prisonment at hard labor and to pay
a fine of $1,000. Kuehnle was re-
leased on bail pending an appeal for
a new trial. The sentence was pro-
nounced by Supreme Court Justice
Kalisch.
Keuhnle is reputed to be million
aire and has for years held undisput-
ed sway as the Republican "boss" of
Atlantic City and county. He is the
president of one of the largest banks
in Atlantic City.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-02-01
JONES JUMPS ON BLEASE.
Ex- Chief Justice Says Governor.
Conduct Was LaWless.

Columbia, Jan. 24.-The first
statement by former Chief Justice
Ira B. Jones bearing on his candi-
dacy for governor was issued here
to-day. 1t deals with the matter of
the appointment of special judges
and the conflict between Governor
Blease and the supreme court, and
the former chief justice replies in
emphatic and positive terms to the
structures and aspersions which Gov
ernor Blease sought to cast upon him
and the supreme court. The conduct
of Governor Blease is characterized
as "lawless" and the statement which
he made upon this subject giving a
''list of judges who might have taken
the place of special judges commits
stoned by Governor Ansel'' is termed
"a tissue of error and misinforma-
tion."
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-02-01
Killed by Falling Tree.

Blacksburg, Jan. 27.-Robt. Moss,
who lived near here, was caught by
a falling tree Thursday afternoon and
instantly killed, his skull being crush
ed by the blow. He and companion
were cutting down tree; it lodged
in another, portion of which was
broken off and caused the fatal in
jury. Mr.. Moss was born and reared
near the scene of his death. He was
54 years of age, an upright, honest
and peaceable citizen, a. member of
Hopewell Baptist church, where his
remains were inferred yesterday.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-02-01
LYNCHED BY VICTIMS FRIENDS
Mob Leaves Funeral Procession t.
Kill Italians Slayer.

Bessemer, Ala, Jan. 2S.-John
Chandler, a negro, was riddled with
bullets and killed, and Detective G.
Ross was shot in the leg, by party
of enraged Italians in the principal
street here this afternoon.
Chandler had been arrested on
the charge of killing Joe Gagliano,
an Italian, Friday night, and was in
charge of officer waiting for street
car to take him to Jail, in Birming-
ham, when Gagliano's funeral pro-
cession passed. A score of the dead
mans compatriots made a rush for
the negro and the shooting began.
The negro fell at the first volley.
Ross was injured by stray bullet.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-02-01
FROST PROOF CABBAGE PLANTS

thousand 5000 5000 at per
thousand Special larger lots
and orders acting agents
cabbage plants all the leading
Wakefield earliest cabbage grown Charles
varieties
Dutch producing large hat
fields and will stand the most
weather.
satisfaction We have special
all which
shipped with order US
trouble O. D. If preferred Catalogue
mailed request.
THE CARR-CARLTON CO., Meggets, s. c.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-02-01
BATTLE WITH SNAKE
IN A DARK HOUSE.
Such Was the Awful Experience of Austin Berry
in Small Kaffr Store in Natal
SveraI Years Ago.

now where my enemy was. Thinking
that the snake was coming round to
the back of the counter, immedi-
ately jumped on top, my head coming
into violent contact with boots and
other articles hanging from the CELL
ing. Wrenching them from the
hooks, I threw them in the direction
where I thought the snake was, and
then took a flying leap toward the
door.
'tNext instant I gave terrified
yell for I came down right on top of
the mamba, feeling the snakes body
give and turn under my foot! I was
now fairly demoralized, and almost
mad with terror. Wrenching open the
door, I leaped out and slammed it
hard behind me well-nigh fainting
when I got out into the cool evening
air. Making for my hut, I got some
whiskey and took good, stiff drink,
which brought me around.
tNext morning, with a couple OF
cartridges in my shotgun, went to
the store, and, opening the door soft
ly, beheld the cause Of my fright ly-
ing coiled up peacefully on some
sacks. I raised the weapon, pulled
the trigger, and the charge of No. 5
did it's work. told the boys to bring
the snake outside, and, getting a
rule, measured the mamba, finding
him to be 10 feet 9 inches in length
the finest I have ever seen.
ION examining the woodwork OF
the counter, we could see the marks
of the fangs, where the reptile had
struck again and again in it's blind
fury. Now whenever I go to kill a
snake I generally take double-bar-
relied shotgun with me, in case of &C
cidents."
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-02-01
Prioleau Still Contesting.

Washington, Jan. 26.-For the
fifth successive session, Aaron P.
Prioleau is contesting for the con-
gressional representation of the 1st
South Carolina district. His contest
for the seat of Representative Legare
will come up before elections COM
mittee No. 2 of the house of repre-
sentatives February 1, next.
In Prioleau's four previous con-
tests he has received $4,000 each
time for expenses, but it is doubtful
if he will get the allowance this time.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-02-01
AN UNPARALLELED INCIDENT.
Storm Secures Lot for q Church That
Money Could Not Buy.

Waxhaw, Jan. 27.-Your CORE
spondent has been talking with
man who for the past four years has
made his home in Swan Quarter, the
county seat of Hyde, and he confirms
the remarkable incident of a storm
securing a lot for a church. The
Methodists wished to build church
at Swan Quarter and the lot they
most wanted could not be had. The
owner refused all offers. Love nor
money could not move him; so, after
exhausting all means and seeing it
was a hopeless case, another lost was
purchased and the new church in due
time was ready for service. Now
comes the unusual part of the story,
which makes this incident unparal-
leled in all the history of church
building.
Soon there was storm tide. For
days the wind blew from the sound
and drove the water up the channels
until the town was submerged, and
it seemed like another food was
coming. The water got under the
church, which being broad and long
and air tight underneath, foated on
the tide. The people looked out OF
their windows and saw the new
church riding the waters like Noah's
ark, until finally, rs the waters sub
sided, it rested on the lot these good
people tried so hard to obtain. The
owner, as he stood by the church and
saw what wind and storm had done
said, in the fear of his soul, that it
was a work of Providence.
The church to-day stands on that
lot, and has been called from that
day to this providence church. .
Other churches have borne this name
but this is the only church that has
ridden the flood to come to it's name
and proper place.
Your correspondent has these facts
from two ministers and one superior
court judge in Swan Quarter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-13

" here it can be taken care of by natural drainage, pumps, siphons, etc.
 TT water spots or swamps are eneoun- tered, the only remedies available are to lift the track out of the water and fill with good slag or broken stone ballast. Slate or shale will not answer for this purpose
 Probably no item works so much injury to mine tracks as acid mine water. so that proper drainage becomes matter of prime importance. The drains should be so made and graded that the water will be kept below the bottom of the ties. thus preventing decay to same. and cor roded rails and metal fastenings.
 Where 1t is desired or necessary to drain water across the track, vitrifed pipe drains should be considered. They are cheap and if properly laid. will give satis- factory results.
 'Crossties should be selected with due regard to durability and capacity to per form service required, and therefore must be purchased subject to intelligent inspec- ton. For untreated ties, white oak, post oak or long leaf yellow pine are preferred. The inspection should be made before shipment so that when the ties are re- ceived, same are ready for use. Untreated ties should be piled as to allow circu- lation of air to enable further seasoning to take place. Treated ties should be piled as closely as possible. The specifi- cations for ties should cover the following points:
 'sries may be made of white oak, post oak. chestnut oak. black locust, long leaf yellow pine, or black or red cypress.
 Ties shall be made from sound thrifty timber, free from large loose or decayed knots. wind shakes. splits or other defects that will impair its strength and dura- bility.
 ''All the ties shall be straight and out of wind. Sawed split or hewn ties will be accepted. All ties shall have two parallel faces sawed or hewn with the grain of the timber, and ties cut from large tim Der shall be sawed or hewn on all four sides. Sawed ties shall have four full corners.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-13
THAT STORY DOES
 INJURY TO MODELS
 AND UNJUSTLY so

As result. of the brilliant and sen- sational and withal inaccurate reports dished out by an Anniston correspond ent in reference to a momentary bit of 'unpleasantness' in the Southeastern league, editorial remarks by Birming- ham baseball writers inadvertently do Anniston injustice. Were the reports as published true, 1t is agreed that the editorial remarks would be timely, apt and just. But the basis on which the local writers were arguing was un- stable, though this fact was unknown at the time of the writing. The truth is that Anniston is not crying, but Is fighting. Anniston does not deny the justice of the league presidents action in reference to Wasem. Baseball spir- it in Anniston is par excellence. B. H. Mooney. in the Ledger of Tues day afternoon, says:
 According to advices from Anniston officials of the ball club of that city are very much aggravated at President Roberts of the league. They declare him to be incompetent and say he Is not earning his salary. This Is the charge they make. Whether they will be able to substantiate such charges remains to be seen. If Player Wasen struck Umpire Chestnut and the um- pire then punched the player, we can't see any good reason why the president of the league should not back up the umpire.
 "It's hard luck that Wasem Is out of the Anniston lineup just al this time, but 1t appears that Wasem is the man the Anniston officials should blame, as he, so 1t appears. is responsible The fight between Selma and Am niston is a hot one and an interesting | one. Let's not have any row, but let both the clubs fight 1t out on the dia- mond. and may the best club win
 Fuzzy" Woodruff, in the News,
 makes the following comment: 1 Just from this angle 1t would seem
 that Anniston Is playing the spoiled child act in the Southeastern league
 under most unfortunate circumstances. Right now when the club is in a neck and neck chase to the wire for a flag, 1 the fighting spirit should be most high lly developed. Indeed the Model mag
 mates are crying bad umpiring' and
 unfairness in the executive office "Of course the suspension of Wasem
 was blow to the Anniston club, es-
 pecially at this time. But 1t was.
 nevertheless, inevitable. Wasem att tackled an umpire and to fail to have
 suspended him would have caused prac-
 tical anarchy in the Southeastern circuit
 | President Roberts of the league said yesterday that the people thought that
 nasmuch as Umpire Chestnut had
 bested Wasem in the fisticuffing that i Wasem had been punished enough. But all the umpires may not be as handy with their fists as Chestnutt,' he re-
 marked. The point was we'll taken The punishment had to be meted out
 Tt was certainly reasonable. Twen- | ty-five dollars and suspension from
 Saturday to Thursday was light as
 could be expected and Anniston should I be thankful that the club will have his
 services during the last three days of
 the league race"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-13
FEATURES OF PRESS
 BANQUET WITHHELD
Programme for Morning Session Announced by
 Secretary R0ssOn

The features of the dinner to the Ala bama Press association. which will bt held on June 22 in Birmingham, will not be made public by the committee in charge, but those who know say that something out of the ordinary has been planned for the entertainment of the visit ing journalists.
 Secretary Rosson has prepared the pro- gramme for the morning session of the association and a number of interesting talks will be made by various state edi- tors. The talking part of the banquet will be cut down pretty low and the ''specialties" will be featured. The fol- lowing talk will be made at dinner: L. H. Nunelee of Centreville, president of the Alabama Press association, "Edl- torial "Reminiscences" McLane Triton of PelI City on "The Horoscope J. R. Ros- son of Culman on "The Tripod" J. W. sibley, What is Birmingham's Obliga- tion to the state?" B. M. Allen, Press and People, J. R. Babb, Great is Ala bama."
 The programme of the morning session is as follows:
 
 weeklies at the Present Cost of Labor and Material?" A. B. Tucker, Thomasville Lcho.
 How to Increase an Interest in Our As- sociation." w. E. W. Yerby. Greensboro Watchman.
 The Religious Press" J. E. Cumming, Alabama Christian Advocate.
 seThe Relation of the Daily to the Week. ly Press" Maj. w. W. Screws and Frank Glass, Montgomery Advertiser.
 The Progress of the Daily Papers in Alabama, George M. Cruilkshank. Bir- mingham Ledger.
 The Linotype as an Investment in a Country Weekly's Office" Howell Golson, Wetumpa Herald w. Il. H. Judson, Bes- semer Weekly.
 An Annual Outing for the Press," C. e. Fennell, Guntersville Democrat. tSPatent Sides" E. l.. c. Ward, Re porter. Talladega
 "Advertising Rates, What They Should Be to Pay a Profit w. T. Wear, Indus trial News, Opelika.
 ''Subscribers, How to Get Them and Col lect Money" Editor Wilkinson, Reaper Geneva.
 Subscription Contests" Charles H Greer, Standard, Marion.
 Patent Medicine Advertisers" w. T Hall. Eagle. Dothan.
 Cost System" Oliver Rutherford, Whie and Observer, Eutaw.
 'sThe Alabama Country Weekly" R. H. Walker. Democrat, Athens.
 Our Editorial Columns" S. J. Darby, Chronicle, Rockford.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-13
COULON DECLARES
 THAT THE FIGHT WAS NOT FRAME-UP

New York. June 12.-Johhny Coulon of Chicago, bantamweight champion who knocked out Frankie Hays of St. Louis in the fourth round at New Ha ven, Conn.,, last night. protested here today against the claim made in New Haven that the bout was fake.
 Coulon said: "The news that I was nearly drowned at Staten Island on Monday had reached the New Haven fans. causing them to think I wouldn't be in condition to fight There was only about s250 in the house and had been guaranteed 5000 win, lose or draw The guarantee had a clause attached whereby forfeited the 5000 If I was disqualified. so I fought carefully in order not to give them the slightest chance to call a foul
 The fight was fast, but Referee Fitzgerald cautioned me unnecessarily several times so was doubly careful When he quit the ring in the third, declaring the bout a "frame-up," the chief of police, who was at the ring side, promptly ordered the fight to go on and made the announcer referee Knowing then that would get a square deal I rushed in, and scored a knock out And I got the money"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-13
Society
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-->~~~~-~~S~-~~~~~~~~~ c. w. Fenn., Jr., wearing white embroid- cred robes and picture hats. Little James Hart, ring bearer was a captivating lit tie chap in a suit of white
 The bride entered on the arm of her cousin, MT. T. Sydney Frazer. They ad- vanced into the parlor, when from the library the groom came with his best man, MT. Dave Wood, brother of the groom. They joined the bride at the altar, where in an impressive manner they were made man and wife.
 The bride wore a handsome coat suit. champagne whipcord, with hat to match. She carried a shower bouquet of bride S roses and lilies of the valley.
 Mrs. Wood Is one of Union Springs fair est daughters. She is a brunette with rich coloring and masses of brown hair. She is not only noted for her charm of beauty and manner. but is possessed also of musical talent.
 Mir Wood is prominently connected witt, the firm of w. W. Wood & Co. of Birmingham and is a gentleman of ster- linz character.
 Amid showers of rice, old shoes and many good wishes the couple left on the 6:30 train for tour through California. After an absence of four weeks they will be at home to their friends here.
 The out of town guests present at the wedding were the Rev and Mrs. Cook of Vienna. Ga; Mrs. J. J. Banks of Den yer, Col. and Mrs. E. H. Cabaniss and Miss Alex McIntire of Birmingham, Misses Mabson of Troy. Mrs. F. C. Hood and Misses Hood of Columbus, Ga.; MT. and Mrs N Tucker of Hurtsboro, MT. and Mrs Thad Floyd, Jr., of Clayton, and Mrs M A. Mitchell of Hurtsboro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-13
NOTES AND PERSONALS

Miss Elizabeth Wolf of Roanoke, Va, is expected Saturday to be the guest of Miss Florine Hodges.
 Mrs. w. P. Reynolds of Greenville and her little daughter. Margaret, are guests of Mrs zeil Gaston.
 Mrs. P F. osburn of Greensboro, Ala. is the guest of Mrs. c. E. Latimer on Avenue K.
 MT and Mrs. E. N. Cullom and daugh- ter are registered at the Hotel Vanderbilt. They go from New York to Andover. Mass. where MT. and Mrs cullomn's youngest son, Charles, is attending Phil lips academy
 Mir. and Mrs Henry Reed Childress, who for the past 10 days have been the guests of MT. and Mrs. Robert ". Brim- ner. returned to their home in Acton Sum day. They were accompanied home by MT. Brimner's mother, Mrs. M. W. Brim- ner, who will be with them for several weeks.
 pr. and Mrs. Groce Harrison have named their little daughter Sarah Eliza beth for her paternal grandmother.
 
 MT. and Mrs. w B. Lamkin and Miss Lucille Lamkin have leased the residence of Gen. and Mrs R. D. Johnston for the season. The Johnstons will, as usual, spend the summer in their Port Dover, Canada, home.
 Miss Kate Porter of Jackson, Miss, is expected today to be the guest of Mrs. McGee Porter.
 Mrs. Charles E. Bowman left yesterday morning to visit her mother, Mrs. Vest noreland, in Atlanta.
 Mrs. William Hackney, who is one of the new corners among Birmingham resi- dents. is the guest of her mother, Mrs Lucius Richardson, in Montgomery.
 Mrs M. E. Dewstoe has as her guest Mrs. Black of Concord. N. c.
 Miss Mary Tardy, who has been visiting Mrs. Rose in Pulaski, Tenn, is at home again.
 Mrs. Stephen Smith and her little daugh- ter Anne are visiting relatives in Annis- ton.
 Mrs. P. H. Earle. Miss Katherine Earle. Miss Anna Green and Mrs. Constantine are spending a few days in New York Mrs. Earle and Miss Green will leave in short while for Europe z
 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Joy are visit ing in Sewanee, Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-13
GREAT SAVING MADE
 IN NEW AGREEMENT
 AAN RATES FOR WATER
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~~~~~~-~--------~~~----~ 15 cents per 1000 gallons Under tho new arrangement the cost to the city will be about one-half the present cost.
 sS The city now has 760 fire hydrants and Is paying an average of s52.15 each. Under the new arrangement the com pany will place within two years 373 additional fire hydrants without extra charge so as to make the price of each fire hydrant at that time s35 This in- creases the number of hydrants 50 per cent without additional cost to the city and will allow the city to provide pro- tect1nn to outlying sections and should also materially reduce insurance rates where fire protection is now lacking. In the placing of the 373 additional fire hydrants the city has the privilege of requiring the water company to lay approximately 32 miles of new pipe, all at the expense of the company.
 "9. Refunds are to be made to con- sumers so as to put into effect the new rates for month and quarter beginning April l. 1912.
 "10. The city reserves the right to ap- point city water inspector with power to inspect and test water meters.
 There is no extension of any con tract between the city and the com pany and no additional franchises to occupy streets granted
 Judge Lanes Statement
 Judge Lane was asked as to his views on the subject and gave the following statement:
 "xes. negotiations over the water con