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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-08-22
Negro Safe Breaker Caught.

j, Atlanta, Aug. 19.-Charlie Clay
ton, a negro safe breaker, was caught
Sunday morning at 8 o'clock by Of
fcer David, who walked up on the
negro as he was in the act of break
ing into the safe of the Echols Gro
Gerry company at 271 Pullim street.
The negro was discovered after Of
ficer David had noticed a back screen
door open. When he investigated,
he found panel broken out of the
regular door, just large enough to
stick a hand through to open the
latch. AS he looked in with his fash
he saw the negro's head. He had
rolled the small safe to the rear, so
that he could work without being
heard from the street. He had a
hammer, and was in the act of
knocking off the hinges.
The officer made the negro put
his hands through the opening and
in this maner he handcuffed him.
Then the officer found that he could
not get the negro out without break
ing the door down, so he had to un-
handcuff him and make him turn the
latch.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-08-22
Denmark Doings.

!: Miss Virginia Faust has returned
home after a stay of several weeks
in Columbia.
The Misses Lyles, of North Caro-
lima, are the guests of their brother.
Miss Winnie Gym, of Brunson, is
spending several days with Miss Oh
i've Pearson.
Misses Martha Ray and julia
Goolsby have returned home after a
weeks visit to Miss Lille Owens in
Dunbarton.
Mr.. Cecil Rice is on an extended
trip to visit his brothers in Norfolk,
Va, and New York.
Miss Nell Carter, of Columbia, is
the charming guest of feMiss Virginia
Faust.
Miss Monroe Owens, of barton,
is visiting Miss Martha Ray.
Miss Sadelle Guess has Joined her
mother and sister to spend some time
in the mountains of North Carolina.
- Mrs. NJ. A. Baxter has gone North
to purchase her fall stock of goods.
Miss Hattie Rice is on an extend
ed trip to Washington, New York
and other points of interest.
Misses Maude Owens and Doris
Goolsby are visiting in Bamberg as
the guests of Mrs. J. c. Carter.
Miss Elizabeth Easterling and Miss
{ Rivers, of Walterboro are guests at
Z the home of S. D. Guess.
Miss Gladys LaFitte, of Savannah,
Ca, left Tuesday after spending
sine time with her sister, Mrs. F.
II. McCrae.
s. Miss Addie Glover, of Aiken, is
the charming guest of Miss Edna
Steadman.
Malcolm L. McCrae, of Timmons-
vile, spent Sunday in town with his
parents.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-08-22
BAMBERG 1912
HOUSE STRUCK BY BOLT.
Sets Fire to Lace Curtains and Does
Other Damage.

Barnwell, Aug. 19.-DuringA a
thunderstorm last night, lightning
struck the residence of Col. P. J..
Drew, on Marlboro avenue, doing
considerable damage, but fortunate
ly injuring none of the inmates. Plas-
tering was knocked from the ceiling
and the floors were torn up in places.
A pair of lace curtains were set on
fire, but the blaze was extinguished
before any considerable damage was
done. The large fanlight over the
front door was knocked into bits.
The house is equipped with lightning
rods, but they are said to be in need
of repair, hence their failure in con-
Quoting the bolt to the ground.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-08-22
LAST CAMPAIGN MEETING
CANDIDATES TELL PEOPLE HOW
BAD THEY WANT OFFICE.
Quiet and Orderly Meeting Held.
Resepctful Hearing Given to
All.-Large Crowd Here.

Bamberg county's last campaign
meeting was held in the court house
here yesterday wednesday, There
was a large crowd present, and good
order prevailed throughout, a re-
spectful hearing being given to all.
DR.. Black, president of the local
Democrat club, called the meeting to
order and Rev. W. H. Hodges offer.
ed prayer. DR.. Black then turned
the chair over to DR.. Hair, vice pres
ident of the local club, who introduce
ed as the first speaker Mr.. T. J..
Rentz, candidate for cotton weighel
at this place. Mr.. Rentz asked for
the support of all and stated that IL
elected he would try and give justice
to all. Had heard that one of his
opponents had said that if elected he
would furnish a man to unload cot
ton. Could not do that. His oppo-
nents, or most of them, had jobs,
while he was looking for one.
Mr.. G. L. Kinard was the next
speaker. Says that he thought that
he had filled the place satisfactory
to all and would like to try to do
so again. Would thank the people
for their support.
j. H. Hadwin was the next speak
er. Said there were only two class
es of people interested in cotton rails
ing, the grower and the buyer, and
thought that one of these should
have the Office. Was not in a posi-
ton for speech making but one for
work. Spoke of the law as to cotton
weigher in this county. If elected
promised to give his entire time dur
ing cotton season to the position.
G. A. Rice was the next speaker.
Heretofore people had no voice in
who should be cotton weigher, but
now they were elected, and he
thought this only right. You all
know whether I am fit for the posi-
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-08-22
Laurens for Jones?

Day by day Jones sentiment is
gaining ground, and now it begins
to appear that Laurens county, for.
merly recognized as Blease strong
hold, will line up with law and order
by giving a majority to Judge Jones.
The Laurens Advertiser does not al
low itself to be carried of into ex-
aggerated predictions but after a
calm canvass of the situation reaches
the conclusion that the people of that
vicinity have enough Of Blease. The
following taken from the Advertiser
summarizes the situation as seen by
that paper:
The Spartanburg Herald says that
There is one county in the State
that can be depended on to give the
governor safe majority and that is
Laurens." Gentlemen, we resent
that. There are no grounds for such
an assertion. While Gov. Blease re-
ceived majority by few hundred
votes in the election two years ago,
it would be far from "safe" to say
that he will get majority in this
election. Of course the Blease and
Jones adherents differ about which
of the two will carry the county, but
very few even of the Blease men ex-
pect any big majority, while conser-
vative Jones men are confident that
Jones will carry the county by a
small majority, Many changes have
taken place here within the past two
years and many are taking place
every day. It is a matter of great
encouragement to the Jones men
that they can put their fingers on a
great many voters who have turned
from Blease since the last election
when only a mere handful can be
pointed out as going over to him.
The people in this county have been
thinking deeply about this race and
have given the governors record
much thought. They have allowed
the governor to have the benefit OF
the doubt in the Fielder matter and
have not given any great attention to
the Grace charges, but they have TAX
en- his public acts,' his record and his
Affiliations into consideration and
they have found him wanting. They
have learned something in the past
two years and they are tired of hot
air. When the 9th of August comes
We expect to- see a majority of the
Laurens county voters 60 up to the
polls and, without prejudice, cast
their ballots for Ira B. Jones. Lau-
rens is not "safe" for Blease by a
great deal. Neither is it "safe" for
Jones, but we expect that Jones will
be the favorite.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-08-22
COUNTRY NEWS LETTERS
SOME INTERESTING HAPPENINGS
VARIOUS SECTIONS.
News Items Gathered All Around the
County and Elsewhere.
Ehrhardt Etchings.

Ehrhardt, Aug. 19.-Everybody
talks about Blease and Jones these
days. If there could be such thing
as good man put on the ticket for
governor of South Carolina, think
there would be a small chance for
either one of the present candidates
being elected governor.
Rains seemed to be general last
Friday. Was wet rain; can vouch
for that much, as I was in it from
start to finish.
Mr.. Delma and his sister, Miss An
ME Maye Ritichie, Of Richfield, N.
c., who have been spending some
time with friends in Ehrhardt, re-
turned to their home Friday.
Mr.. George A. Dannelly returned
with his bride from Florida last
week.
The darkies had a big time at st.
Luke's church Sunday. One team
ran away on their return through
town. No one hurt, only buggy
somewhat demolished.
Ehrhardt Lutheran church has the
paint brush applied to its side. Did
not get it any too soon for it's looks
and good.
The electric storm on Friday last
about put our phone line out of COM
mission. Linemen have been busy
repairing the line ever since.
~ Mr.. F. H. Copeland has taken
charge of Mr.. Chas. Ehrhardt's re-
pair shops, and will repair vehicles,
autos, etc. This kind Of work has
been neglected for some years, and
the demand require such an institu-
ton. All of Franks friends are ask
ed to remember him when in need Of
repairs and give him 8 trial.
JEE.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-08-22
CQpe's First Bale.

Cope, Aug. 16.-Cope's first bale
of new cotton, and from all accounts
the first in Orangeburg county, was
brought to town this morning and
sold to the Cope Supply Company.
The bale weighed 442 pounds, was
classed as strict middling and
brought 121z cents per pound, or
s55.25. The cotton was raised on
Mr.. ]. D. Cleckley's place, two miles
from Cope, and made by Jim Cleck-
ley, colored farmer.
Messrs. w. N. Carter and e. P.
Garrick are putting up new store,
and wilt be ready for business short
ly.
The carpenter force has. just fin
ished overhauling the depot and plat
form, and everything there is in
readiness for the fall business. .
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-08-22
MAD WOMAN SHOT LAWYER.
Three Bullets Took Effect-He is in
Hospital Seriously Wounded.

New York, Aug. 19.-District At
torney Alfred c. Each, Of Richmond
borough, was shot and seriously
wounded to-day at Stapleton, Staten
Island, as he was on his way to his
office. The shooting was done by a
woman. Mr.. Each was taken to a
hospital, where it was said he was
seriously hurt.
The shooting was done by Mrs.
Elizabeth Evans, who is believed to be
mentally deranged. Recently she was
involved in family troubles that
brought her into contact with Mr..
Each. She was arrested. Mrs. Evans
fired three shots, all of which took
effect.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-08-22

ton or not, and if you elect me you
will never have cause to regret it.
F. E. Steedley commenced by say
ing that he was certain that he was
going to be elected, and If elected
would perform the duties to the best
of his ability. Thinks that he is
well fitted for the position, as he is
young and strong and would help to
unload cotton when brought to the
depot by old or feeble man. Had
never done anything dishonorable.
Had nothing to say against his op-
ponents. If elected would be on
the platform every morning at sun
rise.
N. ]. Padgett was the next speak
er. Could weigh the cotton, and II
elected would have a. man on the
platform two months in the year TO
help unload the cotton.
G. w. Fail, sr., was the first
speaker for the Office of Coroner.
Had no enemies and little to say. II
elected will try to fill position to
best of ability. If he runs upon
any stumps in the discharge of his
duties will get lawyer to help him
over them.
T. J. Crider said he had been CEN
sured for announcing his candidacy
so late. Has not conspired with any
candidate. Said other candidates
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-08-22
What About 1t?

In it's issue Of Saturday afternoon,
the Spartanburg Journal said:
ION this campaign the governor OF
South Carolina goes around the
State, from county to county, max
ing his appeals for lawlessness, with
a hired man on the stage, carrying
a nine shooter, Colts automatic pis-
tol loaded with steel bullets. This
hired man is not paid by the gov
ernor of the State but rather out OF
the money of the taxpayers. He
not only gets 81 day for toting
the gun, and assisting his chief, but
he also gets all expenses paid. He
said last night, as he displayed his
gun, that he had not put in any
claim for his money yet, and did
not know whether or not ne would;
it depended on circumstances"
"But this man has another job,
too while on this campaign. He is,
editor of the Greenwood News
Scimiter. His name is W. P. Beard.
He is the writer of the editorials In
the Greenwood paper which some
people read.
"W. P. Beard said that the Jour
nal was wrong in saying that he ad-
mitted to Judge Jones that he was
armed at the meeting. He nodded
his head and this can be construed,
according to Beard, as not admitting
the fact. But later he did admit it
to the reporters. He showed his
blue steel Colt and also his commis-
sion from the governor which makes
him deputy chief constable, appoint
ed to keep order on the platform
during the campaign meetings.
Editor Bodyguard Beard wants
it stated for him that he is an officer
of the law and has right to carry
pistol. All right, let it go at that.
"But has the governor of the State
a right to spend the peoples money
for his bodyguard? Has he a right
to pay the expenses of newspaper
correspondents, who reports the cam
paign meetings for the Greenwood
News Scimiter, out of the States
funds?"
We submit this to the voters or
Bamberg county for reflection
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-08-22
Killed His Stepfather.

Wilmington, N. c., Aug. 17.-Geo.
Whitley, IS years old, near Simms,
Wilson county, this State, late last
night attacked his stepfather, Chas.
Burnett, a prominent farmer, crush
ed his skull with the butt of a shot
gun and then emptied load of shot
into the body at close range as it
lay on the floor.
Burnett, it is said, had been drink
ing and was beating his wife for the
second time that night. A coroner's
jury late to-day returned verdict
that the homicide was justifable and
necessary in the defence of Whitley
and his mothers life.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-08-22
NO PAPERS CAME-MAN LET GO
Gov. Blease Fails to Forward Extra.
dition Documents.

Savannah, Ca, Aug. 19.-Failure
on the part of Gov. Cole L. Blease, of
South Carolina, in forwarding extra
dition papers for Henry Robinson,
colored,. accused of murder, resulted
in the release of the man by Judge
Walter G. Charlton, in the. Chatham
county superior court, Saturday, Gov.
Blease had two weeks in which to
forward the papers.
Habeas corpus proceedings were
brought several days ago for the re-
lease of Henry and Charleston Rob-
inson and Charles Jones, all charg-
ed with the murder of a man on
board the steamer Planter, while On
an excursion into Carolina waters.
The men were arrested upon the re-
turn of the steamer to Savannah.
The murder, however, had been COM
mitted in South Carolina territory.
The Beaufort county authorities were
notified, and the necessary extradi-
ton papers were Immediately for
warded to Gov. Blease.
Nothing was heard from the gov
ernor on the subject. At the hear
ing Wednesday an eloquent plea was
made that the men be held, the state
ment being that the papers were
thought to be on the way. Sheriff
McTeer, of Beaufort county, was
here, and he stated in court that ef-
forts had been made to Gov. Blease
to sign the papers. Judge Charlton
stated at that, time that he did not
believe Gov. Blease would ask Geor-
gia for the men.
Witnesses were introduced to show
that Henry Robinson was guilty OF
the murder, and the request was
made that he be held, even If the
others were released. Judge Charl-
ton decided to hold this man until
Saturday to see if the papers arriv-
ed. The others were given their lib
erty. Nothing was heard to show
that Gov. Blease intended sending
the papers, and Judge Charlton ac-
cordingiy ordered Robinson's release
on Saturday.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-08-22
TWENTY.ONE YEARS IN PRISON.
Alleged Framer of Plot to Rob Bro
ker Sentenced to Long Term.

New York, Aug 20.-Chester Y.
Yates, declared by the police to be
the framer of "a plot that. resulted
in the robbery of $4,000 in securi-
ties from Aaron Bancroft, broker,
was sentenced to-day to 21 years in
Sing Sing.
The Bancroft robbery was both
daring and clever. The broker was
passing through the corridor of the
produce exchange with an enevlope
containing the securities, when ne
was bumped into by two men and
knocked down. The envelope fell
from his hand.
The two men helped the broker
to his feet with profuse apologies.
One of the men thrust an envelope
into Mr.. Bancroft's hand and the
broker passed on to the safe deposit
vault.
Some time later the envelope was
opened and it was discovered that
it was fake" Yates, Charles Ross,
and a third man employed in Mr..
Bancroft's offices fell under suspici-
on. They were arrested. Ross is
now serving a four year sentence in
Sing Sing, and Harry Barrett, the
third man, is out on bail.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-08-22
AS Jail is Built, Prisoners Wait,

Chattanooga, Tenn, Aug. 19.-
Ninety-three whiskey dealers of
Chattanooga and Hamilton county
are awaiting the completion of the
new Jail in order to begin serving
sentence imposed for violation of the
State prohibition laws. The present
Jail, which is a temporary affair be-
ing utilized during the erection OF
the new structure, is entirely filled,
and it will be impossible for the al
legged violators of the prohibition
laws to begin sentence until the work,
is finished. The liquor men are for
once painfully interested in the
rapidity of building construction
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-08-22
STEPPED OFF TRAIN ASLEEP.
Continued Sleeping Under Trees Un-
til He was Awakened.

Triton, Ca, Aug. 20.-While
asleep, Paul Inman, aged IL, walked
off a swiftly moving South Atlantic
passenger train near Willacoochee,
Ca, yesterday and did not wake up.
Patrick Davis, of Ty Ty, Ca, Paul's
travelling companion, missed the lad
and a search resulted In finding him
near Willacoochee.
Paul said he did not remember
leaving the train, but when he woke
up he was lying between two trees
about two miles from the railroad.
He bears no bruises and is undisturb-
ed over his experience. ~
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-08-22
The Miller Case

In Lexington county, about the
10Th of January, 1910, in the
night time, one John Miller shot
into the residence of John Head
and wounded his wife, who was
at the stove washing dishes. That
night there was a candy pulling
at Mr.. Heads house and good
many young people were in the
house at the time. The trial de-
yeloped no justification or excuse
for this shooting. Miller was con-
victed and sentenced to hard La
Dor for three years, and after
serving eleven months was pa
rolled by Gov. Blease. MIR. Head
is an operator in the cotton mill
at SAKE Gotha. Mr.. Miller did
not work in the cotton mill.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-08-22
Bold Daylight Robbery.

Toledo, O., August. 19.-Nearly
$1,000, mostly in currency, and the
rest in checks, was filched from the
Office of the Detroit and Cleveland
Navigation Company's Office here to-
day in a bold daylight robbery. An
hour later the robber returned 500
to the company through third per-
son. The robber escaped.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-08-22

$500 suits now s13.25, all wool,
perfect fit. Write F. G. MERTlNS,
Augusta, Ga.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-08-22

CONTINUED on page 4, column 2.)
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-12-18
HIS PRIVATE OPINION and Il

and then, you know"
You want me to criticise
you" asked Mifin, mildly sniff
fng the clear and frosty air.
Il do, answered Spifin, throw
ing out his chest and striking it
impressively. 1T would do me all
the good in the world
Mifin looked sideways at his
friend and then burst out:
Look here, Spifin. You're six
foot two. I'm FIVE foot four. You
can't seriously mean you want
my private opinion of you. It
can't be done, old chap-can't be
doner'
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-12-18

Spifin and Mifin were friends.
They were strolling along one
sunny Sunday afternoon in the
rear of their respective wives,
when Spifins, who was always
something of a worrier, broke the
contented silence.
"Look here, old man" said he.
ST know you say the most awfully
nice things about me TO my face,
and I've no reason to believe you
do anything else behind my back.
But it does a chap good to be crit
icised by his friends every now
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-12-18

Weas25|5555S ItbD
" DertoN BrAl1,
I'd like to be rich-thete is pleasure in money,
It's good stuff to have and it's good Stuff to spend,
It helps you to pay for your milk and your honey
And gives you chance to be nice to friend.
I'd like to be rich, but I'd never be willing
To pay such a price as SOME men do for gold;
The cost is too high and the pace is too killing,
And too many things must be bartered and sold.
I'd like to be rich-and l wonder who wouldn't;
And yet, if it cost me what SOME. people pay,
I'd try to be rich and I'd find that couldn't
There's too much worth while that is lost by the way
To sacrifice friends and ideals to render
My heart and my conscience, my soul and my mind,
And sell all my dreams for dollar-marked spendor
Would leave me too poor for the riches I'd find
I'd like to have wealth if I made it by toiling
Or keenness and cleverness eanny-but fair,
But never by cheating and spelling;
I'd like to be rich-but I'd rather be square!
HIS PRIVATE OPINION and then, you know"
Spifin and Mhin were friends. you want to cric
e were e+roln5 along one your? asked Nifn mildly sn
-. 50 ftaoo :? +h hng the clear and frosty air.
II of their respective wives mo of b;s chest and til
len Spiins who always mDressveIv It ygord do me
The Washington herald., 1912-12-29

and Mrs. L. NJ. Test. from Indiana.
Last evening Mr.. and Mrs Truden were
at home Informally.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Rogers entertained
at small dinner party Christmas day,
The table decorations were holly and
green's, forming pyramid. from which
streamers were carried to each corner.
Covers were laid for fourteen. ~"
Tuesday evening the Country Club was
the scene Of a pretty dance. The hosts
were Col. Charles L. McCawiey, Col.
Henry May. Mr.. Woodbury. Blair, Mr..
jerome Bonaparte, Mr.. Chandler Hale,
Mr.. William Hit. Mr.. A Leagre, Mr..
Hugh Legare. Mr.. Edward A Mitchell,
and Mr.. Frank Mitchell The dance was
preceded by number Of dinners
DR.. Conrad Keeper. U. s. N. and Mrs.
Keeper are guests OF Mrs. Charles Con-
ard.
Mr.. and Mrs. Campbell z. Waters and
son are spending the holidays with Mrs,
Waters parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Snedeker,
in Brooklyn, n. Y.