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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-09-12
BUILDING THE ROADS.
The Governments Proposition to the
Counties.

Government aid in road building
will soon begin in this State. At the
recent session of congress a bill in
troduced by Senator Simmons was
passed appropriating s500,0O0 for
experimental road construction, and
the government officials in charge OF
the work have decided to begin their
work first in this State in compliment
to Senator Simmons, who introduced
the bill authorizing it.
The governments aid will be e1-
tended to those counties or commu-
mites which will expend twice the
amount appropriated by the govern
ment-that is, where the govern
ment expends $1,000 for this work
the county or community in which
the work is done must expend $2,-
900. In other words the government
pays one-third of the expense.
This small appropriation Of $780,
900 for this experimental road work
is only a beginning and entering
wedge, and no doubt in few years
many million dollars will be appro-
priated annually. 1t will be remem-
bered that only $4,000 were appro-
priated at first to experiment with
the rural free delivery of mails, but
now the appropriation is about s4O,-:
100000 year. We predict that In
like manner the appropriation for
good roads will be greatly increased
in a few years.
This government aid will be ex-
tended only to those public highways
that are used by the mail carriers,
for such an appropriation by con-
gress is authorized only by that clause
of the constitution of the United
States that says congress may "es-
tablish postoffices and post-roads. -
Christian Record.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-09-12
BOYS TOO YOUNG. RULES JUDGE
Two Orangeburg Lads Charged with
Burning School House, Released.

Orangeburg, Sept. 4.-Barnwell
Gross and Ransom Moorer, 9 and 10
years old, respectively, against whom
the grand jury of this county found
a true bill for the burning of the
school house at Holly Hill, were re-
leased this morning by Judge Rice,
who is presiding over the court OF
general sessions. The case of the
State was based upon an alleged con-
fession made by the boys, and upon
finding this, the court ruled that they
were too young to be responsible for
a confession, and for the same to
stand
1t is said that the two boys be-
came tired of going to school, and de-
cided that the best way of getting out
of the difficulty was to fire the school
house.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-09-12
Wreck Near Macon.

Macon, Ca, Sept 6.-Broken
trucks of the tender of Southern
Railway train No. 6, Cincinnati to
Macon, are officially believed to have
been the cause of the disastrous
wreck at Holton, nine miles from this
city, yesterday afternoon. The track
has been cleared and all trains are
now operating on schedule. The
body of Engineer c.. F. Scribner, the
only one killed, though mashed be-
yond recognition, has been sent to
his family in Atlanta. Of the lS in
jured persons all will recover.
An unknown tramp was riding the
trucks of the combination car which
followed the engine and tender and
left the tracks, plunging down an
embankment. The first passengers
to alight saw him crawl from beneath
the demolished car apparently un-
hurt, coolly light cigarette and dis
appear in an adjoining cotton patch.
By a curious coincidence there was
another wreck on this same trestle
six years ago and it happened to the
same train that was wrecked yester-
day.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-09-12
His Head Stops a Big Bomb.

New York, Sept. Benny Con-
rolei stood in front of his saloon in
the basement of the fve-story tene-
ment house at No. 2O3 Chrystie street
about half past 10 o'clock last night
bewailing the scarcity of profitable
customers. Suddenly something
struck him on the head, glanced off,
hit the window and fell to the ground
with a terrific explosion. The neigh
borhood was thrown into panic.
When Patrolman Nathan Whit
man of the Fifth street station ar
rived he found Benny crouched down
behind the bar, his teeth chattering
with fright. The policeman showed
the saloonkeeper a bit of bomb and
Benny nearly tainted.
"'Tis a fine noodle you have, y
said Whitman. 'It put the bomb out
of commission entirely"
The tenement was not damaged by
the explosion.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-09-12
KILLED IN DOCTORS OFFICE.
Fires Ten Shots from Automatic Re.
volver Into Body of Victim.

Jackson, Miss, Sept. 81. H.
Helton, bookdealer and stationer OF
this city, was instantly killed here
this afternoon by w. H. Curtis, a
travelling salesman, employed by a
st. Louis firm. Ten shots were fired
from an automatic revolver into the
body of the victim. The killing oc-
CURED in the office of DR.. A. S. Ap-
plewaite. The tragedy is said to be
the result of trouble which involves
the wife of the salesman.
Curtis and his father-in-law, V. L.
Skates, entered Helton's store last
May and, it is said, whipped him
Helton recently sued for $4,000
damages for injuries alleged to have
been received in the assault. Curtis
met Helton yesterday and asked him
to withdraw the suit, it is said. Hell
ton is asserted to have refused.
Helton is said to have drawn
weapon in to-day's encounter, but he
fired no shots. The physician IN
whose office Helton was shot raj
from the scene when the shooting
commenced.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-09-12
CROWD LYNCHED FIEND.
The Judge and Lawyer Made
Speeches to the Mob.

Walter Johnson, negro, accused OF
assaulting fourteen-year-old- white
girl at Princeton, w. Va, Wednes-
day, was lynched that night. John
ston was first hanged to telegraph
pole and then his body was riddled
with bullets. Johnston is said to
have attacked Nita White, daughter
of a well-known railroad man. After
entering the White home, where the
child was alone, the negro choked
and chloroformed her. He was cap
tured later and partially identified
bv his victim. To protect the negro
officers secretly took him out of town
and had reached Lashmoot when
overtaken by the mob. The negro
was taken away from the authorities
and brought back to Princeton. Up
on arrival at Princeton the mob lis
tened to speeches by criminal court
nudge and district attorney. 1t was
decided to postpone the lynchlng un-
til Thursday pending certain iden-
tifcation of the negro by the girl.
But later this decision was recon-
sidered
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-09-12
Offers $4,000 for Children's Cure.

st. Louis, Sept. Following the
death of his seven-year-old daughter,
Virginia, from infantile paralysis, DR..
Robert Edward Wilson, of No. 429o
Lindell Boulevard said he would give
a fortune to any physician who would
save the lives of the other three Will
son children who are all i'll of the
same disease at their home in Pat
tenville, Mo.
'I will give $4,000 to the man
who can save my children" was DR..
Wilson's cry after his daughter S
death. The scene in the little girls
room was so touching just before her
death Saturday night that the father
was frantic, and two other physicians
who had been in attendance were so
affected they had to go out.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-09-12
OVERPOWER OFFICERS.
Band of Armed Negroes Take Eleven
Prisoners from Sheriffs.

BrcokSville, Fla, Sept. S.-EleVen
negro prisoners were rescued from
three deputy sheriffs, eight miles
from here this afternoon by band
OF armed negroes who fired on and
slightly wounded two OF the officers.
A posse has gone in pursuit of the
negroes and a serious clash is feared.
Three deputy sheriffs left here last
night to go to turpentine still to
arrest negro gamblers. They made a
raid early to-day and started to
Brooksvtlle with their prisoners.
They had not proceeded far when an
armed band of negroes made an ef-
fort to recapture the eleven prison
ers, all of whom were handcuffed
together. The officers sought refuge
with their prisoners in house
which was quickly surrounded by the
negroes. Not less than hundred
shots were fired into the house, both
of the Smith brothers receiving loads
of buckshot in their feet. The Of
ficers made their escape after dark,
leaving the prisoners to the attack
ing party, and came here to report
the trouble. In the event the ne
groes show fight it is expected that
a pitched battle will result.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-09-12
JAMISON LODGED IN JAIL.
Held in Lexington on Charge OF As
saulting Conductor BoozeT.

Lexington, Sept. 5.-George w.
Jamison, for many years baggage
master on the Southern Railway be-
tween Columbia and Augusta, Ca,
who was lodged in the Lexington
| county jail last night, charged with
having made an assault upon Con-
ductor R. A. Boozer on passenger
train yesterday afternoon between
Summit and Leesville, continues his
reticence to-day, refusing to discuss
the circumstances surrounding the
fight. He claims to be suffering Sc
verely from injuries to his back, and
l-also asserts that his throat is giving
him trouble from the effects of be-
| ing choked. He was attended at the
Jail to-day by DR.. E. P. Derrick, coun-
ty physician.
Both Jamison and Conductor Booz.
er are we'll known to the travelling
public.
Reports from Columbia to-day are
to the effect that the injured man
is not fatally injured, and unless un-
foreseen complications arise, he will
soon be out again.
Jamison will be held here pending
further developments in the case and
tho outcoro ~ C0nductor RoOZer'S
injuries.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-09-12
Confesses to Firing Warehouses.

Mayfield, KY, Sept. 4.-Testifying
to-day in the trial of Wood Gordon,
accused of arson, Lee Perkins admit
ted that he was implicated in the de-
struction' of tobacco warehouses here
and confessed that he set his own
home ablaze after the store houses
burned
Perkins swore that Bolin Wright,
who is under arrest, and Gordon con-
tracted with him to apply the torch.
He weakened, he said, but stood
guard while the fire was started by
Wright and Gordon.
He said Gordon, who is former
city councilman, threatened to kill
him if he divulged the alleged plot.
Gordon was held to the grand jury.
The three men are accused of fir
ing five warehouses in which was
stored about $4,000 worth of tobac-
co, held for foreign shipment.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-09-12
WOMAN HELD AS ACCESSORY.
Companion of Man Who Died Under
Suspicious Circumstances.

Chicago, Sept. 6. Frances Ford,
arrested yesterday as an accessory
before the fact in connection with
the death of John Messmaker in a
resort at West Hammond, ILL.,, con-
Quoted by Henry Foss, was taken be-
fore County Judge Owens here TO-
day and was held under $4,000 bail
to appear again before the cour!
September 13.
The warrant against the young
woman was worn out at the instance
of Miss Virginia Brooks who has
been conducting an anti-vice cru
SADIE in West Hammond. The woman
admitted that she was the companion
of Messmaker the night before he
died.
Zone of the drinks taken by Mess
maker in Foss's place gagged him, y
she said, land I smelled of it. 1t
smelled more like gasoline than
whiskey. l don't know who served
that drink. 1t was served through
hole in the door,
While she was on the witness
stand deputy United States marshals
acting on information furnished by
Miss Brooks raided number of re-
...+, =, yIToe+ uo nm op6 ond orroctod
six women.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-09-12
Woman Murders Husband?

East Liverpool, Ohio, Sept. 5.-Af-
ter having hidden for two days and a
night in the woods about 10 miles
north of here, John Coburn, 21, and
Mrs. Mary Burrows, IS, were arrest
ed last night, and brought to this
place. They are charged with the
murder of Richard Burrows, the wo-
mans husband.
Burrows, wealthy contractor,
was killed on Monday night. His
body with the head crushed in and
bullet through the heart was found
the next day. Coburn and Mrs. Bur
rows were missing and search for
them was started.
That Burrows was slain by John
Coburn to protect Mrs. Burrows Is
the defense, which will be made &C
cording to the prisoners counsel.
The lawyer said that Coburn, who
boarded at the Burrows's home, went
there Monday evening to find Bur
rows and his wife quarreling. Bur
rows, it is said, threw his wife on
the floor and choked her. Coburn
then threw a fat iron at Burrows.
Coburn's story is that the blow
stunned Burrows, but that he recov-
cred and drew his revolver. Coburn
fired several times at Burrows, kill
inp him
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-09-12
TESTIFY AGAINST ALLEN.
Saw Victor, Armed, Advance on
Court Officers, Say Witnesses.

Wytheville, Va, Sept. 5.-That
they saw Victor Allen, pistol in hand,
advancing on the court officers dur
ing the shooting up of Carroll coun-
ty court by the Allen clan, was the
testimony given to-day at Allen s
trial by two witnesses, Preston Fowl
er and W. D. Tompkins.
Judge D. w. Bowlen was the nrst
witness called to-day and repeated
the statements he made at the form
er trials, that Claude Allen fired the
first shot and that Floyd Allen pre-
cipitated the tragedy by defylng the
court. Cyrus Phibbs and Clerk Dex-
ter Goad also were examined to-day,
but nothing new was brought out.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-09-12
CHILD BADLY BURNED.
Little Son of Mr.. and Mrs. Harley
Perhaps Fatally Injured.

Barnwell, Sept. 4.-The H.
months-old boy of Mr.. and Mrs. Jno
B. Harley was perhaps fatally burn
ed yesterday afternoon at the home
of it's parents here. The little fel-
lows elder brother, who is only a
little over three years old, was play
ing with candles, which he would
light and place in a box. In passing
by one of the lighted candles, the
smaller childs clothing caught fire
and before the flames could be ex-
tinguished he was so badly burned
that his life is despaired of. Every
thing known to the medical profes-
sion is being done in an effort to al
leviate the boys awful agony, but
little hope is held out for his ultl-
mate recovery.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-09-12
Mine Trouble More Serious.

Charleston, w. Va, Sept. 7.-Tha+
the strike situation in the kanaWha
Valley coal fields, which has been
under martial law for the past few
days, is growing more complex is the
report received tonight from those
in close touch.
It is said that union officials have
been endeavoring to assist the State
authorities in bringing about an ad-
iustment of conditions, but have been
impeded in their progress by lack OF
control of miners along the KanaWha
and Michigan Railway on the north
side of the Kanawha river. 1t is
thought that on account of this situa-
ton the martial law zone may have
to be extended so as to take in that
section.
The attacks on the militia on Fri
day night resulted in one death. 1t is
known that at Burnwell, on Paint
creek, an attack was made by miners.
but it is not known whether those
who fired on the soldiers at Oakley
we're miners or mine guards. Early
to-day Samuel Altman was killed by
soldier, after he refused to halt.
No one has been able up to late
hour to ascertain whether Altman
| was miner or mine guard.
Vice President Frank J. Hayes, OF
| the United Mine Workers, arrived on
the scene to-day and will personally
take charge of the miners end OF
the controversy The mine investl-
| eating committee also returned to
the coal fields and is distributing a
large number of blank forms to get
an expression of opinion from the
miners and operators as to the high
cost of living, the expense of main
tanning the guard system, wages and
selling price of coal for the past three
years.
The militia stationed near Oakley
was again fired upon tonight but the
military headquarters at Paint creek
up to late hour had not been able
| to ascertain whether or not there
had been any casualties. The scene
of the shooting was at the same place
where Samuel Altman was killed
early to-day by soldier.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-09-12
Doomed Man Sounds Warning.

Gainesville, Ca, Sept. 6.-In an
ante-mortem speech lasting 80 min
utes, John Hegwood, who was hang
ed here to-day for murder, warned a
crowd of spectators, estimated at 500
persons, to beware of whiskey, cards
and dancing.
The condemned man sang a song
while standing on the scaffold and
protested to the last that he was in
nocent of the murder for which he
was to be executed. Hegwood was
convicted of the murder of John
Whittemore, at Baldwin, Ca, Janu-
ary IA, last.
During the course of his speech he
related the incidents connected with
the tragedy and fixed the crime on
another person alleged to have been
present at the killing.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-09-12
Sheriff and Wife Halted Prisoners

Ocilla, Ca, Sept. 5.-Eleven prls-
oners, all negroes, pried bolts from
a cage door in the Irwin county jail
here before dawn to-day, but owing
to the bravery of Sheriff w. A. Tuck
er and his wife, only one escaped and
he was wounded. A dog in the jail
yard saw the fleeing prisoners and
aroused the sheriff, who brought
down three negroes with his shotgun.
A fourth, although slightly wounded
escaped. Mrs. Tucker ran out with a
pistol and held up the remaining pris-
oners. The ten were taken back to
their cells. None of the prisoners are
badly hurt.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1912-09-12

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Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-02
WOMAN ON TRIAL TELLS
 VERY PATHETIC STORY.
Says She Loves Husband Still. AL
 though She Killed Him.

New York April 1.-JurOrs, lawyers and spectators were moved to tears to- day when Mrs Geuevieve NicOdemus, % years old, blue-eyed sOft-voiced and shrinking in manner, gave a recital of the abuse inflicted upon her by her husband. Prank J. Nicodemus, for whose killing sine is on trial 1t was q story of blind love given in return for cruelty. and at it's conclusion the young widow. still dressed in mourn ing. said. "I love him still l wish he Were back with me"
 Mrs. NiCOdemus on Oct last shot her husband and then tried Co kill her self
 After her marriage her husband compelled her t0 go to work, she said, and when she was able 10 earn but S5 a week he said Co her, she testified: You ought to be ashamed, a great hus- ky girl Co earn no more money than that
 Later. she said. Nlcodemus suggest ed that she earn a living for both of them in a manner that to her was inn possible and that when she threatened Co tell her mother of his proposal he dragged her about by the hair, struck her and made her promise not to tell
 How she tried to qualify as a nurse Rt a hospital and broke down when a baby died in her arms, how her hus- hand used morphine. how her father yooB her Co his house and refused to let Nicodemus live with her. how she kept trists with him because I thought J could help Frank be a good man" how Frank bought her a bottle of poison and suggested that she kill her self. were features of the story told in H faltering voice and with a constant lingering of her wedding ring that stir red the emotions Of all in the court room.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-02

both the Industrial Workers of the World and the United Textile Workers of America, will be taken at a meet ing of the Lowell Manufacturers as sociation to be called some time dur ing the present week The date for the meeting has not been settled.
 Both the Industrial Workers and the Textile union nave asked an advance of 15 per cent. in wages and for other adjustments. Six cotton mills arc shut down as a result of the strike, which affects 12,OO0 operatives.
 Many of the officials individually have expressed a willingness to meet committees of their own employees but not committees representing any union organizations.
 Another general strike in Lawrence was hinted at by Elizabeth qurley Flynn, an organizer of the Industrial Workers of the World. at a meeting of members of that body today. She said that in the near future the mill operatives in Lawrence would quit work in an endeavor to secure an eight -hour day. After tho Lowell strike is ended. sne added, the Industrial Workers win commence active organ zation in the mills in the southern states.
 William B, Trautmann, another or ganizeT, criticised the United Textile Workers of America and the Ameri- can Federation of Labor
 The Industrial Workers voted to center their picketing at the gates of the Bigelow Carpet company, which continues in operation despite strike of about 300 operatives. It was announced that the Greek strikers at those mills propose to return to work unless the English-spcaking operatives were induced to go out.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-02
PRESIDENT MADERo DOES
 NOT FEAR INTERVENTION,
Says United States Has Given Proof
 of Spirit of Justice.

Mexico City. April 1.-President Ma dero in his message opening the 18th session of congress tonight. touching upon the relations existing between Mexico and the United States said:
 Tn the course Of her relations with the United States there have occurred incidents to which I should refer on account of their interest. The armed agitation which exists in various parts of the republic has given rise to ru- mOrs regarding the possibility of in terVention in Mexico by the United States. These rumors, fomented in that country by unscrupulous news papers, have not succeeded in causing differences between the two countries, nor has the Washington government been influenced by these efforts
 The great and respectable newspa- pers of the United States, their most notable statesmen and deepest think CTS, as well as those who have legiti- mates interests in Mexico understand that the term intervention is solely a euphemism that spells war in view of the fact that this people in spite of all it's deficiencies of adolescence, or which are attributed to it in political order loves its independence and it's dignity more than its own life.
 The government Of the United States has been the first to put an end by it's own acts 10 tho insensate idea of intervention and has given re- iterafed proofs to the government of Mexico Of its profound spirit of jus t!ce and sincere respect for the. rights of this country as a sovereign na- ton"
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-02
DIXON MAKING LARGE
 CLAIMS FOR ROOSEVELT
Says Colonel Has 64 Delegates in
 North to 36 for Taft.

Oyster Bay. N T., April 1.-COlonel Roosevelt mapped out today with Sen atOr Dixon of Montana, his campaign manager, the campaign which he Is to make this week on his tour Of the south. Senator Dixon spent 9 few hours here, coming from New York on his way to Vermont. After leaving Bagamore Hill he said that Colonel Roosevelt would make some ''iJg speeches" on the trip upon which he viii start tomorrow.
 The principal speeches are 10 be delivered in Louisville, ky Whitl1cr Colonel Roosevelt goes at the request Of Edward Hs O'Bear, head Of the Ken lucky campaign, and in ParkersaUTs, W. Va. in response to an appeal from Governor Glasscock
 Colonel ROosevelts next trip follow ing that to the south will be to Pitts burg, Pa, where he will speak on Mon day or Tuesday of next week. On the following night he will speak in Phil adelphia Within a short time after the Pittsburg Ulp the colonel Is to gC to Boston and Concord, N. B. Later he will go to Maryland
 Senator Dixon said the campaign was proceeding in Q way that was most satisfactory to him. In the north ern states he said 64 delegates were instructed for Roosevelt and 36 fol Taft. As fer the southern states, ht predicted that in most Of the cases where there are to be ccntesting dele cations to the Chicago convention the Roosevelt delegates would win. He as- serted that 8 majority of the nationa committee would side with Roosevelt.