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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-03-31
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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-03-31

Miss Dorothea Dix Was appointed su-
perintendent Of the female nurses by the
Secretary OF War In Jupe, 1861. She was
very strict about the kind Of women who
should undertake army nursing. Not all
who In the first flush of patriotic fervor
desired to volunteer were accepted. In
one Of her circulars she wrote: mo
woman under thirty years need apply to
serve in government hospitals. All nurses
are required to be very plain looking
women. Their dresses must be brown
or black. with no bows. curls. no jew
elry. and no hoop skirts.
The singers and the writer's Of insptr.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-03-31

slS each raid for q. 8. Flying Eagle Cents dated
1856 e to $500 paid for hundreds Of old coins dated
before 1885. Send TEN cents at once for New Illus
trated Coin value Book. Xxi. Get posted-it may
mean yeur good fortune. G. r. CLARKE AGO..
Coin DsalerA Boz 2, L. Roy. N. Z.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-11-27
TWO HAVE GIVEN BOND.
Warrants Out for Other Two Ac-
cused Spaltanburg Men.

Spartanburg, Nov. 24.-Following
the example Of Jesse Wolfe, Robert
Ward, another of the four men accus-
ed by the grand jury of participation
in the attack on the jail On August IS
by mob bent on lynching the negro,
Will Fair, has surrendered. He and
Wolfe were released in 1000 bond
each. Sheriff w. J. White has war
rants for the two other men, W. R.
Belcher and Robert Wilson.
Wilson, a painter, living near
Greer, is in a precarious condition, the
result, it is believed, of his having
been struck by train on the South
ern Railway on November Is. With
skull fractured, he was found on
that date lying beside the railroad
track. He has been unconscious
since except at fitful intervals, when
he muttered a few unintelligible
words.
Sensational Developments in con-
nection with the prosecution of the
lynching party are expected in the
near future.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-11-27
FULL OF AERIAL THRILLS.
Big Dirigible Balloon Goes Wrong
in Mid Air.

Pasadena, Cal, November "a
Five passengers carried by Aviator
Roy Knabenshue on & dirigible bal
loon trip of 20 miles to Los Angeles
and return were given a thrill just
before landing here to-day. At a
height of 1,4OO feet above the land
ing place the engine suddenly stop
ped, when a water pipe burst. AS
the craft started to rise Knabenshue,
the sixth occupant, climbed along the
dirigible's frail framework to the
bow, where his weight pointed the
balloon toward earth again.
Then more danger appeared in the
shape of an orange grove toward
which the dirigible was heading. The
passengers began throwing ballast
bags overheard and the balloon clear
ed the trees. A moment later specta-
tors seized an anchor rope and towed
the dirigible to it's hangar. The ten
mile journey to Los Angeles was
made in twenty minutes.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-11-27
GRACE WITH MANY AFFIDAVITS.
Said to Be in Capitol to Press Case
Against Richard S. Whaley.

Washington, November 24.-Said
to be armed with a trunk full of affi-
davits to be used in the case against
Representative R. S. Whaley, in the
case now pending before one Of the
House committees on elections, al
though he will give no information at
this time concerning them, Mayor
John P. Grace, of Charleston, arriv-
ed in Washington late last night to
await the next meeting of the COM
mittee which will probably be held
the latter part of the present week.
AS stated Mr.. Grace has nothing now
to say concerning the allegation
he recently filed against Mr.. Whaley
charging him with having spent some
thing like 100000 to secure his seat
in Congress, of the witnesses he
brought to Washington to substanti-
ate his charges or of the plans of the
committee which for short time
considered the matter, but it is un-
derstood that he has come to Wash
ington prepared to see the case to
finish, and is sanguine of complete
success.
1t is known that privately he told
friends in Charleston a short time
ago that there was no doubt that the
committee would order complete
and thorough investigation into the
right of Mrs. Whaley to hold his seat
in the House. He is also understood
to have told these friends that the
committee, soon after it's next meet
ing, would decide to go to Charleston
to take the testimony. On this lat
ter point nothing definite has been
learned yet, owing to the fact that
Chairman Post has been absent at
him home in Ohio for some time and
probably will not return to Washing
ton until after Thanksgiving.
Mr.. Whaley also is absent from
Washington, being in Charleston, and
it is impossible to find out what he
intends to do, but it is understood
in a general way that he has his
side of the case in good shape if the
committee sends for him.
AS to whether the committee as
matter of fact will order a regular
investigation seems not to be known
here yet, but Immediately upon the
return of Chairman Post the public
will be informed what the future of
the case will be.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-11-27
DEFENDS FATHER-IN-LAW.
Leslie l.. Allen Also Attacks Accus.
erS of c. p. Sims.

Spartanburg, Nov. 24.-If all the
bitter charges and recriminations
which the disbarment proceedings
against Charles P. Sims have precipi-
tated are taken seriously, there is
probability of the airing of several
nasty scandals in the Courts.
Cock fighters, gamblers, atheists,
nonentities, pious towards and de-
vout oppressers of the poor are
some of the milder epithets applied
by Leslie L. Allen, a cotton factor,
in a statement issued to the accusers
of Mr.. Sims, who is his father-in-
law.
Mr.. Sims himself telegraphed from
Atlanta: "In reference to the disbar-
ment proceedings against me, l beg
to say that I am conscious of my in
nocence; that l have absolute faith in
the fairness and sound judgment of
each member of the Supreme Court.
Therefore I expect complete vlndl-
cation when said charges are investi-
gated"
Mr.. Allen in his statement made
charges of the gravest nature against
certain of the lawyers who signed the
petition for Mr.. Sims's disbarment,
and concluded by saying: Let him
without sin cast the first stone He
called attention to the fact that
number of the prominent members OF
the Bar had not signed the petition,
or, as he put it, "are not back of this
persecution" and he asked:
'Is not the attack the work of
the personal enemies of Mr.. Sims,
seeking to use the Courts to ~Wreak
personal vengeance on him, and to
crafty their private spites, and have
they not enlisted in their aid some
impecunious lawyers who are anx-
ious to secure his practice for them
selves? Do the lives of the instiga-
tors of this attack give them the right
to throw stones?'
There is much curiosity and spec
ulation in Spartanburg as to whom
former Solicitor Otis, prosecutor in
the Sims proceedings, had in mind
when he intimated that there were
possibly other unethical lawyers in
Spartanburg who would be brought
into court in due time.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-11-27
NATIONS FEEL "HIGH COST"
Feeding Their Treasures by Borrow
ing Drain on Many.

Saddled with debt, the nations of
the world are feeling, no less than
individuals, the pressure of the
:'high-cost living This is clearly set
forth in report issued by the bureau
Of foreign and domestic commerce
dealing with the national debts of
the principal governments. 1t is di-
vulged that the aggregate debt is
upward of s42,000,0OO,000, debt
increase of 20 per cent in the last
decade, and double what it was 40
years ago.
France, according to the experts
figures, has been leading the fastest
pace, for it's debt is the heaviest of
any single government. Following
on it's heels is Russia, Italy, Spain,
British India, Japan, Germany and
the United States in the order nam
ed. The debt of this country in the
last ten years grew by a little more
than 100000.
The rates of interest on this vast
volume of Indebtedness are source
of especial comment in the report.
The strong nations are enabled to
get money at comparatively low rates,
but the smaller and less we'll estab-
lished governments are compelled to
pay heavily for accommodation. In
case of the United States the interest
on the national debt ranges from 2
to 4 per cent, with the bonds selling
at their face value and above it. Such
governments as Nicaragua, Panama,
Ecuador, China and Honduras, how
ever, are compelled to pay interest
charges on their debts as high as 10
percent in some cases.-Washington
Post.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-11-27
NEW GUINEA'S TRIBES.
Claim Dog as Ancestor and Still
Practice Sorcery.

There seems to be no end to the
stories of strange people and customs
to be found in New Guinea. The
latest news from this island is given
by Mr.. w. N. Beaver, resident mag
istrate in the western division of
New Guinea.
Two of the most interesting expe-
ditions in which Mr.. Beaver took
part were to the Clara country,
which for three parts of the year
is almost entirely submerged.
These people claim descent from a
dog. They possess five totems, which
are drawn on all their houses. Their
villages are erected on hillocks so rs
to be clear of the water, and the
people OF each village inhabit one
large common house.
The centre of this huge building
is a kind of common hall, which is
used only by the men. The women
are not allowed to enter the building
by the same doors as the men.
In the wilder parts of the country
the chief is himself head sorcerer,
He claims to be able to separate his
spirit from his body and to send it
on various missions, including that of
killing people. Quite recently num-
Der of sorcerers went by the house of
a native on whom they cast a spell
by pointing at him human bone.
They afterward murdered their VIC
tim.
Mr.. Beaver explored a large tract
of country in Dutch New Guinea,
where the majority of the people had
never before been visited. These
were very primitive folk, armed with
bows and arrows. They assume
fierce aspect by inserting kangaroo
claws in their nostrils and by wear
ing in their hair artificial tails ex-
tending to their waists.
In one district near Daru it is the
custom to brand, by means of a
mark on the shoulders, girl children
with the mark of the men they are
subsequently to marry. Cannibal-
ism still exists.
One of the most curious move
ments that has recently been brought
to light prevails along the north
eastern coasteastern coastT ewliqRro
eastern coast. 1t is known as the
Baigona movement, and it's opera
tions almost approach sorcery. Great
respect is paid to snakes, none OF
which is allowed to be killed.-Lon-
don Chronicle.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-11-27
ACCUSED OF sTORMlNG JAIL.
Three More Indictments for Mob
Violence at Spartanburg.

Spartanburg, Nov. 24.-Warrants
were issued this evening 'for three
more men accused of participation in
the storming of the county jail Au-
gust IS by mob desirous of lynch
ing the negro, Will Fair. They are
Sam Ford, O. NJ. Thispen, and Will
Hunnicut. The warrants were issued
by direction of the grand jury, which
held an extraordinary session to-day
to consider the lynching case and
examined a number of witnesses.
Still further warrants are expected.
w. R. Belcher, the third of the first
four men indicted to surrender, gave
$1,000 bond to-day for his release
pending trial.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-11-27
COURT REFUSES NEW TRIAL.
Lemacks Sentenced to Die January
22-Win Appeal.

Walterboro, November 24.-This
morning the motion for new trial
for 1. S. Lemacks, the young white
man convicted Saturday night of the
murder of Acquilla Blocker, also
white, was refused by Judge Bow
man, and January %, 1914, was set
as the day for his electrocution.
D. B. Peurifoy, Esq, attorney for
Lemacks, made an eloquent plea for
his client, but the Judge stated that
he could not interfere with the ver-
dict Of the jury. Mr.. Peurifoy later
stated he would appeal to the Su-
preme Court, and that he would con-
tinue the fight for the life of his
client for some time to come.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-11-27
Arrested at BarnWeH.

Barnwell, November 24.-Acting
on information from Jacksonville,
Fla, Deputy Sheriff E. G. Bolen to-
day arrested G. G. Swicard, negro
doctor, on the charge of selling medi-
cine without license. The Jackson
Vile authorities were notified and
they will probably send an officer
here for the prisoner.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-11-27
ARMY AERoNAUTs MEET DEATH.
Were Doing Volplane Stunt When
Accident Happened.

San Diego, Cal, November "a
Two intrepid navigators of the air,
Lieuts. Hugh NJ. Kelly and Eric l..
Ellington, U. S. A., attached to the
camp of the 1st aero corps, were in
stantly killed at North Island to-day,
when they fell from an altitude of 80
or more. feet in dual control BIZ
plane.
Lieut.. Ellington, skillful pilot,
occupied the instructors seat with
Lieut.. Kelly at his side. The latter,
a comparative novice in the art of
flying, was receiving instructions in
the handling of the control levers.
Owing to the arm of the controlling
wires Lieut.. Ellington could at all
times be absolute master of the ma
chine.
The engine, one of six cylinders
and sixty-horse power, was working
perfectly and the officers ascended
to a height of 800 feet, circled, and
then began a volplane, which was to
have brought them back to the hang
ars. According to Capt. Cowan, in
command of the aviation post, the
biplane glided at a normal angle for
about 200 feet. Then the engine,
which was throttled at the begin
ming of the volplane, was thrown
open.
Whether at this instant the avia-
tors lost control or the initial impetus
of the revolving propeller, when the
biplane was at so low an altitude,
caused the machine to tip forward,
can only be conjectured. But specta-
tors say the biplane suddenly shot to
the earth. The impact probably kill
ed both men, but the motor made
death \sure by crushing them.
Native of North Carolina.
Raleigh, N. c., November "a
Lieut.. Eric L. Ellington, killed at
San Diego, was the son of Sheriff j..
T. Ellington, of Johnston County,
and was born at Clayton, N. c., in
1887. He entered the Naval Acade-
my at the age of 16 and graduated in
1907, standing seventh in class of
800. He was the first man ever
transferred from the United States
navy to the army, this being made
possible by Executive order of Presl-
dent Taft in 1909. He is, survived
by two brothers, Douglass Ellington,
now in Paris, and Kenneth Ellington,
of Johnston County. His body will
be brought to Johnston County for
interment.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-11-27
Farmer Injured.

Lexington, Nov. 21.-J. Ed Shealy,
a progressive farmer residing just
across the line of Lexington in Sa-
luda county, while operating corn
shredder yesterday had the misfor-
tune to get his left hand caught in
the machinery and so badly injured
that amputation was necessary. Mr..
shealy is doing as we'll as could be
expected. considering the extent of
the wound it is said.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-11-27
Mad Dog Bites Little Boy.

Greenville, November 20.-Champ
Smith, a little white boy of the
Brandon Mill village, was bitten sew
eral days ago by a stray dog, and a
telegram from Columbia stated that
the dog was mad. The head of the
dog was sent to Columbia Immediate
ly after the child was bitten. The
Smith boy was taken to Atlanta for
treatment
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-11-27
Florence Lady Accidentally Shot.

Florence, November .23.-The
many friends of Mr.. and Mrs. George
DuBose will regret to learn that Mrs.
DuBose was seriously injured by the
firing of a pistol which occurred at
their home Friday afternoon in some
inexplicable manner AS soon as pos
sible she was removed to the Flor
ence Infrmary, where surgical at
tention was given her. At last re-
ports from the Infirmary she was
resting well.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-05-07
DENVER FUSES AGAIN
Chief of Police and Sheriff Do Not
Agree ON Rose Hart Arrest.

Denver, May E-Sheriff Daniel NJ. Suilf-
van announced today that he would go
the limit in prosecuting all parties con-
nected with the attack made him last
night when a mob rescued Rose Hart
after the sheriff had arrested her a,
witness before the grand jury Alexander
Rossi is in the county jail, charged with
resisting an officer, and sherins deputies
are seeking others connected with the as
sault. Chief of Police Felix O'Neill to-
day admitted that he had reprimanded the
driver of the police patrol wagon because
the driver obeyed the sheriff's order and
took Rossi to the county jail.
u did not dismiss him. the chief ex-
planned Il reprfn1anded him, however,
because he has no business taking any
body to the county Jail. Sullivan had no
right to arrest that woman without a
warrant and when she came to the police
station and explained the situation I re-
leased her of course.
IF l had been on the scene. I should
have arrested Sullivan himself and
thrown him in jail
Il wish he'd been there, them observed
Sullivan grimly when this statement was
repeated to him.
Il had a warrant for arresting Rose
Hart and have a perfect right to make
an arrest without warrant, any way"
Sheriff Sullivan was attacked by a num-
Der of persons, including Rossi and Jack
Hart, when he attempted to arrest Rose
Hart. who was wanted a witness to
testify before the grand jury regarding
ALLEGED police corruption.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-05-07
SUICIDE IN AIR.
Dependent Over Love Affair SIilwau-
kee Aviator Plunged to Earth.

Akron, Ohio, May THAT Charles
Carlson, the Milwaukee aviator, who
fell from his bi-plane at Silver Lake
deliberately committed suicide is the
belief of friends here.
Carlson was $50 feet up in the air
at the time and is thought to have shut
his engine off, gEded TO within so feet
of the earth and then tipped his aero
plane over, plunging to a premeditated
death.
The aviator was respondent over a
love affair and he told his comrades
Friday last that when he wanted to
commit suicide, all he would have to
do would be to forget that he was in
an aeroplane.
In the pockets of the dead man were
found two letters from a young wom-
an IN Detroit telling of his hopeless
love.
Il love a woman whom I can never
VIM Carlson told a friend last Fri
day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-05-07
10DAY'S fIaaKET REPORT.

Chicago, May Observation-Disclosures
was displayed today by wheat. Depress-
ing features were continuance of good
domestic crop conditions and heaviness
of foreign markets. The lower cables
were based largely optimistic reports
from Russia. Opening figures were Nc
to 1ac lower. July began 1sq1zc to Ad3sc
off at sec to s91sc. A ralley to S9c fol-
lowed some covering by shorts after the
price had dropped to SSKc.
Prices improved further on rebuying by
traders who had oversold. The close was
easy with July at S9ss@S91ac, a net adj
vance of lac.
CORN-Corn was irregular. July start
ed unchanged to 1sc up at 55c to 551sc,
touched 551s@5514c on good buying, then
went back to 551sc.
Increased commission house demands
later helped values. The close ner-
vous with July at 559sc, net gain of sc.
OATS-Influential buying gave firmer
tone to oats after a weak opening. July,
which opened unchanged to 1sc off at
34AM34Ssc rose to 34ssQ341zc.
PROVISIONS-Provisio declined, de-
lnand being light. July opening figures
were: Pork, $1s.171z; lard, 5000; ribs.
SIC. 95.
RYE-No. ?, &c.
RARLEY-47G6Sc.
TIMOTHY-$2.soG3.65-
CLOVER-S16. O0121.00
PORK-S19. 20. 80 ..>
LARD-S10. 921z.
RIBS-$1L 1212011. rs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-05-07

ing big conventions. it is entitled to
one deserved compliment. The town
owns a most excellent convention
nail While the building falls far short
OF the seating capacity of the Topeka
Auditorium, 1t possesses some improve
ment which Topeka might annex
with credit. For instance. the build
ing IS absolutely fireproof and stage
1acilitles for handling large show II
necessary. And of these the Topeka
Auditorium has neither.
Among the delegations attending the
convention from Topeka are: Bank
Commissioner Charles n. Sawyer. AS
sistant Bank Commissioner p Z.
Laugnhn, J. r. Burrow. p. l. Bone
brake, John r. Mulvane, w. w. Bow
man. Charles s. Elliott and w. H.
Eastman.
A musical entertainment and ball
was given at the convention hall
Tuesday night in honor of the visiting
bankers. Following the musical pro-
gram. was ball which continued un-
til early this morning.
One of the greatest speeches of the
tuesday program was delivered late
Tuesday afternoon by Henry j. Wat
ers, president of the State Agricultural
college at Manhattan. In discussing
his subject. Kansas Greatest Bank. -
PRESIDENT Waters paid high tribute to
the Kansas farmer and urged the bank
ers to get behind every movement
and crop conditions in the state. Pres
ident Waters declared that it was the
rich, fertile and productive soil OF
Kansas which afforded to the people
of the state its greatest bank and re-
turned the richest dividend.
Kansas bankers are not talking
much politics. They are more deeply
interested in finance and the blessings
of the recent general rain in this state
Only one political subject has evoked
movement. Some of the Republican
bankers are for it. Others are against
it. The attitude of the particular
bankers toward the political situation
in Kansas last year frames largely his
viewpoint on future harmony. The
regulars and conservatives want har-
mony and a united party. The Pro-
gressives either don't care or declare
they are willing to let things take their
natural course and watch the 1914
campaign from a safe distance-be-
hind the counter.
Tom Kelley of Paola is here. AL
though the former state treasurer
isn't exactly a banker, he came to
Hutchinson to shake hands with the
bankers and gossip with them about
Kansas affairs. Kelley admits he is
perfectly willing to welcome harmony
in Kansas next year-but admits that
the present indications point to a short
crop. There will be three tickets in
the field next year, that is sure said
Kelley. "And that means the PRO
gressives will be third in the race. I
really haven't formed an idea as what
may be the result Of the harmony
movement
Four state senators-an bankers
are attending the convention. They
are John T. Denton of Grenoble, W.
NJ. Price of Madison, Senator King of
Winfield and Senator Joseph of White
water. Price. King and Joseph are
Democrats. Denton is a Republican,
who candid1y admits he has nothing
to say about the solution of the Re
publican upheaval in Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-05-07
Complaint About Piled Up Trash.

Persons living in the vicinity of us
Quincy street, opposite the city hall.
are complaining of a pile of refuse
eight feet high, which the city sani-
tary department is paid to collect, but
which isn't collected
Frank Custenborder. who owns the
barn behind which the unsavory debris
is piled, pays the city of Topeka So a
month to keep his back yard in order.
He has watched the growth of the re-
fuse with disgust and indignation
The garbage is lying in the very
heart of the city and directly opposite
the city building. 1t should be re-
moved at once.
At the beginning of the new admin
istration Commissioner W. L. Porter.
chief of the city sanitary department,
dismissed two men from the garbage
force in order to cut down expenses.
The city began to complain The COM
missioner was warned that unsanitary
conditions would result from the halv-
ing of a force already small. 1t is
probable that citizens owning property
near Us Quincy viii voice their dis
approval in a public complaint.