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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-05-29
AUSTIN WOUNDED, CAUGHT
HAMPTON FUGITIVE MAY NOT
LIVE TO SEE PRISON.
Surprised and Shot Down by Posse
Tuesday About Dusk Near
Newington, Ga.

Newington, Ca, May 27.-Richard
Henry Austin, slayer of DR.. S. {.
Moore, Magistrate Edenfield and Vic
tor Bowers, was captured at dusk
tonight near the residence of Mr..
Marvin Giles, seven miles above New
ington.
The negro did not surrender with
out resistance and was shot down by
a member of the posse making the
arrest, which was headed by Sheriff
Morris, of Barnwell county, South
Carolina. Tonight he lies desper-
ately wounded and his life is des-
paired of.
For days Austin has been skulklng
in the Savannah River swamps, fed
and aided by members of his own
race. For several days past the re-
lentless hand of the law has been
closing in on him, slowly but surely,
until it became but question OF
time before the black found himself
a prisoner of the representatives OF
that Government he has defled and
whose officers he has shot down.
This morning Austin was seen to
skulk up the river and the vigilant
posse soon was in pursuit. Austin for
merly worked for Mr.. Giles, and it is
thought he went that way, being in
hopes of obtaining food or shelter.
Familiar with the ground he evaded
his pursuers all day, but at dusk
Sheriff Morris and member of the
posse came suddenly upon their man.
A gun spoke and Austin dropped. The
long chase was ended.
Austin will be taken to Savannah
in the morning. Austin was shot
three times, in the breast and stom-
ach. His condition is desperate, but
Sheriff Morris, of Barnwell county,
South Carolina, hopes to land his man
safely on South Carolina soil alive.
Austin was shot by Sheriff Morris
and Officer Stavender, of the Hamp-
ton posse. Knowing the desperate
character of their man, Sheriff Nor
ris and officer Stavender took no
chances and opened fire on him as
soon as he came in sight. He was
shot in the road as he was approach
ing Mr.. Giles's house.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-05-29
Chief Harter Tells of Man. Hunt.

Allendale, May 27.-Chief of Po-
lice J. B. Harter returned this after
noon from the scene of the man hunt
in Screven county, Ca, and said the
hunt for Richard Henry Austin, led
by Sheriffs Morris, of Barnwell, and
Lightsey, of Hampton, was still in
progress. Chief Harter says the re-
port in the evening papers to the
effect that Austin had been killed,
was given out as "joke" by one OF
the posse returning by way of Au-
gusta. According to Chief Harter,
the dogs were still trailing the negro
at 9 o'clock this morning at point
about two miles from the bay, where
he has been hiding for the past sew
eral days; the trail was leading in
the direction of Hudson Ferry, on the
Savannah River. Several times the
posse thought they were on the eve
Of the fugitive's capture, only to find
themselves foiled by this veritable
wizard of the jungle.
Monday morning number of men
were placed on picket duty along the
route that Austin would likely take,
and the negro, as expected, did make
his appearance in full view of Sheriff
Morris, J. l.. Carlton, his deputy, and
others, and but for one man losing his
head and screaming, warning him
back into the bushes, Austin would
have undoubtedly fallen, said Chief
Harter. Austin has visited at night
three negro houses and the home of
one white man, Mr.. Jarrel, a former
employer, during the last few days.
Mr.. Jarrel stated that he asked for
food about midnight Friday night,
which he gave and which Austin ate
sitting on his doorstep; that Austin
told him in a rambling, incoherent
manner of gang fight" he had had
in South Carolina and had been pre-
sented with fine present. He stat
ed, according to Mr.. Jarrel, that they
were after him to put him in jail;
that they had no intention of killing
him, but they wanted to kill those
who were in Jail that he had things
about uuieted down and wanted a
lawyer. He asked for some rations
on leaving, which Mr.. Jarrel gave.
Having no weapon on which he could
rely, he was in the negro's power,
although the negro made no threat.
leaving his gun in the yard.
Saturday night, Austin, it is said,
applied at three negro houses for
food, which he got. He also asked
for shells so the negroes say. These
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-05-29
Ehrhardt School Commencement.

Ehrhardt, May 22.-The closing
exercises of the Ehrhardt graded
school were held in the town hal!
Monday and Tuesday evenings of this
week. There was large attendance
of patrons and friends from the town
and country round about. The school
has closed successful year under the
direction of Prof. J. W. Barber and
his assistants.
The program for Monday evening
was as follows:
Song-Red, White, and Blue
School.
Prayer-Rev. ]. G.. Hutchinson.
Housewives Drill-Girls of pri-
mary department.
Defamation Contest-Boys of the
high school.
Play-''Too Much of Good
Thing. Pupils of the high school
and intermediate departments.
Clown Drill-Boys of the primary
and intermediate departments.
Wand song-girls of the school.
At the conclusion of this we'll rem
dered programme, the decision of the
judges. Messrs J. c. Hutchinson N.
H. Fender, and Frank Robertson, in
in the defamation contest was rem
dered. The following boys of the
high school competed for the gold
medal offered by the trustees: Clyde
Herndon, Wilson Clayton, Harry
HERS, Edward Mcdowell, Roberts
Peters and Allie Kinard. The medal
was won by Edward MacDowell,
whose oration, "Cassius to Brutus
against Caesar proved the young
contestant an orator of no mean
ability. All of the young men ac-
Quilted themselves admirably. The
Rev. J. C. Hutchinson, in a very hap
py manner, presented the medal.
Tuesday evening the graduating ex-
ercises were held. There were four
to finish in the high school depart
ment. viz: Misses Clara Copeland
and Ethel Smith, who both read ap-
propriate essays; Misses Annie Rentz
and Rion Clayton.
The Rev. E. A. Mcdowell and the
Rev. D. B. Groseclose each made STIR
ring addresses on the need of a bet
ter and more modern school building.
The awards of honor for the year
were made by Prof. Barber.
The scholarship medal in the high
school, offered by Prof. Barber, was
won by Clyde Herndon. The prizes
for the highest averages in the inter-
mediate and primary departments
were won, respectively, by Misses
Inez Hutson and Marguerite Cope
land.
The program was concluded with
a "Fairie Dance" by the girls of the
high school and intermediate depart
ments.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-05-29

The Misses Grey, of Brunson, are
visiting Mrs. Lily Myrick.
Miss Eunice Sanders, of Ulmer, the
versatile newspaper correspondent,
spent several days here recently with
relatives.
Miss Grace Zimmerman, of Cam
den, is spending time with Miss Mar
garet Youmans.
There will be baby contest at the
school auditorium Friday afternoon,
June 9Th, ages one to five years.
The Misses Brooker, of Swansea
are visiting Mrs. VIM. Simpson.
Mrs. Jones Lane and Miss Joella
Padgett have returned from a trip
to Ehrhardt, bringing with them
their father, who is i'll.
Miss Carrie Weekley, of Ulmer, is
visiting her sister here.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-05-29
Fairfax FancieS.

Fairfax, May 26.-Our young folks
continue to have fun by the wagon
loads. They took moonlight ride
out to Pleasant Retreat (home of Mr..
and Mrs. N. B. Loadholt) recently,
where warm reception greeted
them, and a royalty fine time they
had. After games and jolly conver-
sations, refreshments of a more sub
Stantial nature than were recently
INDUCED in were partaken of with
keen enjoyment. Fried chicken and
delicious chicken salad were fine &C
cessories to the menu. Mrs. Load
holt was assisted in receiving and en-
tertaining by Miss Zelle, the daughter
of the home, and of course her pres
ence made all else appear brighter.
The commencement exercises OF
the Fairfax high school commenced
on Thursday evening, 22nd.
Salutatory-Miss Iris Belle Cope.
Glass History. B. O'Neal.
Glass Will-Miss Lavinia Harter.
Class Prophecy-W. Brooker Simp-
son.
Valedictory-Miss Ethel Simpson.
Closing address Superintendent of
Education, J. E. Swearingen.
Our girls and boys did remarkably
we'll. 1t was expected, as they had
made unusually fine marks all the
year and they felt that consciousness
of duty discharged which gives dig
nifed appearance. All enjoyed the
closing address, too.
On Friday evening there was a
medal contest by the literary society
and music class. The program was
as follows.
eclamation-Death of Benedict
Arnold-W. Brooker Simpson.
clamation-Liberty or Death
J. B. O'Neal.
Piano Solo-Ruth Wilson.
observation-disclosures in the Quar-
ters-Ida Compton.
Recitation-The Swan Song-Lucy
Googe.
Solo-Ethel Simpson.
charlottesville Harter.
Recitation-Lavinia Harter.
Solo-Sadie Harter.
Recitation-Jim Browns Sisters
Wedding.
The defamation medal was won
by Brooker Simpson. The recitation
medal was won by Lucy Googe. They
were presented by Prof. Theo. Camp
bell in appropriate remarks. The
music medal was won by Sadie Har-
ter and presented by Mrs. S. L. San
ders (for Miss Harrison.) A sextette
on two pianos was fine. The scholar
ship medal was won by Ethel Simp-
son.
The faithful work of our teachers
has borne rich fruit, and they leave
(some to return) with blessings heap
ed on their heads from patrons and
pupils.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-05-29
Race Line in Mail Service.

Washington, May 24.-The race
question has been put squarely up tc
Postmaster General Burleson, in
petition signed by more than 5000
railway mail clerks, urging the Sc
gregation of white and negro employ
ees in the service.
1t was presented by Robert A Pra'
ther, of Little Rock, Ark. The petl'
toner asked that the Postmaster Gen
eral issue an order putting the segre-
cation into effect at once.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-05-29

Go to j. A. Hunters hardware
store to get your hardware.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-05-29

visits were promptly reported by the
negroes. Since these occurrences all
houses have been guarded in expecta-
ton of another visit.
The day book., 1913-09-11

New York, Sept L11.-Mayor W. ].
Gaynor, who was nominated last
Wednesday, Sept. 8, in one of the
the history of New York when a
crowd of 10000 gathered in the City
Hall Square and proclaimed him an
Independent candidate to run against
Tammany, is dead of heart disease
on the White Star liner Baltic, on
which he sailed in the hope of recu-
perating. .....
Mayor Gaynor sailed for. Europe
last Thursday. He was in a very
weak condition and was taken on
board secretly. His death was indi-
rectly due to a bullet fired at him
by James J.. Gallagher, a would-be
assassin, in August, 1910, on ship
in Hoboken. The bullet lodged in his
neck and gave him great discomfort,
causing vomiting spells which great
ly weakened his heart.
-. William ]. Gaynor. was 62 years
old. He was born on a farm near
Whitestown, Oneida County, New
York, in 1851, of mixed Irish and En-
glish ancestry. He was elected
mayor of New York in 1909.
His campaign cry was to have
been, 81 have been mayor" which
was intended to mean that he had
resisted all efforts to corrupt
him and had bitterly opposed the
bosses who wished to pldnder the
city.
His last public utterance was a
wirless message sent from the Baltic
last Friday. to the New York Evening
Mail, as follows:
"The rent-payers and taxpayers of
New York City will not throw the
government of their city back into
the hands of an outside king CRATER.
''Nor will they throw it into the
control of vulgar gang of grafters,
all of one stripe, such as met at
Delmonico's. Give them the shovel
No king no clown shall rule This
The day book., 1913-09-11
MAYOR GAYNOR OF NEW YORK DIES AT SEA-
INDIRECTLY DUE TO BULLET WOUND

He referred to Murphy of Tam
many Hall, who met a few of his SUBJ
leaders at Delmonico's and chose Ed
ward e. Mccall as the Tammany can
didate for mayor. The shovel was
the emblem of the new Gaynor cam
paign and was intended to signify the
building of new subways.
Gaynor came to Brooklyn in 1873
and did newspaper work while study
ing law. When he was admitted to
the bar his rise was rapid.
His first prominence was gained
when he succeeded in putting John
Y. McKane, boss of Coney Island, in
prison. -f-
McKane, chief of police of Grave
sand, controlled about all the votes
down that way and had padded list
of several thousand. When .Gaynor
was elected to the Supreme Court he
placed the facts about McKane's
fraudulent voting in the hands of the
governor, and McKane and eighteen
of his henchmen were sent to states
prison.
Most of his time in late years
Mayor Gaynor has spent at st.
James, L. l., where he has farm.
He was fond of dogs, and his pigs
and chickens were source of delight
to him. He walked around the coun-
try great deal and had demo-
cratic manner of addressing anyone
he chanced to meet. -.
= = -.
The White Star line received a
message from the captain of the Bal
tic, saying that the ship will reach
Queenstown tonight and announcing
that the mayor had died. It is ex-
pected that the body. will be taken
on to Liverpool.
,.... -O-O- 80
The day book., 1913-09-11

The Chinese army is to acquire an
aerial corps of nearly 1000 aero
planes by the end of 1915, the budget
for the current year providing for ESQ
machines. The government has en-
gagged French military airn1an to
organize the aerial navy,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-02-26
Eesislatibe Notifies.
INLAND rIsuERIEs AND CAV


The committee on inland fisheries a.,
game, will give public hearings In liz ,o snu
at the State House in Augusta, as follows.
WEDNESDAY. FEB. 20, alta D. m, Nan
An act to provide for a close season for ssb,nn
in Douglas pond. sometimes called Wiuia.
pond, town Of Bucksport, county of uanc~sls
WEDNESDAY. FEB. %, at q p. m. No' =
OF Teddy pond in the town OF orland. MN
statement of facts; also petition OF H. A. snoS
and "a others. relating to the same. 4'"
WEDNESDAY, FEB. rs alta p. M No :,
An act to protect game birds In the town y;
Eden. county of Hancock.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. %. AT 2 D. m M q,
Hearing upon the following order: Ordered
the Senate concurrfng, that the committee ~
inland fisheries and game be directed 10 IL,
quire into the expediency OF amending he
law on deer in the counties OF Androscogvin
Kennebec, Waldo. Knox. York Lineoin
Cumberland and Sagadahoe, and on the H.
land of Mount Desert, and on the ISLAND.
within the limits of the town of Isle au Han,
and in the town OF Swans Island and an
Cross and Scotch islands, with n view Of NAL.
Ing a uniform close time in those places. ana
to report by bill or otherWise,
WEDNE SDAY, FEB, d at 2 D. M No T.
An act TO regulate the carrying OF firearms
within the limits of the town OF Mount be-.
q. Pedder and % Others OF Mount Desert iof
same.
WEDNESDAY. FEB. %, at2p. m. No. "a
An act to provide for the protection OF tbs
Hungarian partridge, so. called, also capet.
cailzie, or cock OF the woods, so called bIack
game, so. called, and all species OF the phess.
ant, except ruffed grouse or partridge, 50.
called.
WEDNESDAY. MARCH s. alta o. m. No
81. An act to prevent the pollution Of The
waters OF the state.
sErH r. CLARK, Secretary.
NJ. II. HoDGDoS, Clerk
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-02-26

An Irishman passed shop where a
notice was displayed saying that every
thing was sold by the yard. Thinking
to play joke ON the shopman, he entered
and asked for yard Of milk. The shop
man, not in the least taken aback, dipped
his finger in bowl of milk and drew q
line yard long on the counter. Pat, not
wishing to be caught in his own trap,
asked the price. ''Sixpence," said the
shopmsn. gan RIGHT, sor. Roll itup; ri
take it."
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-02-26
The Municipal Election.


For some time before the caucuses
of the two parties, held last week, an
effort was made to bring about a meet
ing of the city committees to con-
slider the proposition to dispense with
the usual spring wrangle by tacit
understanding that the present ad-
ministration be continued for another
year, the democrats to renominate
the candidates for mayor and alder
men in wards and A; the republicans
to renominate candidates for alder
men in wards 1, 2, and 5.
This plan would have eliminated a
party fight, would have given express
sion to the general satisfaction which
the administration of the present
board has given during the past year,
and would have come as near being
a ''citizens' ticket as is possible in
this community.
But the scheme didn't work. The
democrats, not content with a mayor,
whose appointees naturally are demo-
Gratis, evidently felt that the chances
were too good to get the "whole hog''
to let the opportunity slip; hence a
full ticket was nominated.
After this action on the part of the
democrats, there was nothing for the
republicans to do but to pick up the
gauntlet thus thrown down, and fol
low suit - and a ticket has been put
into the field which cannot fail to APP
peal to party pride, and contribute to
party success. Mr.. McGown, the
candidate for mayor, is a young mar
of strong character, keen observer
of strong convictions, of large bust.
ness ability and of strict integrity -
political as we'll as moral.
Whatever the result at the polls
the city will have a mayor who will
bring to the Office the qualities Of
which it's occupant ought be possessed
The ISSUES" are purely partizan
and are embodied in the question al
to who shall fill the subordinate
offices,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-02-26
SEA AND SHORE FISHERIES

The committee on sea and shore isherie,
will give a hearing at the State House In Al.
gusta,
THURSDAY, FEB. n, 1918. On an act "a
amend the present Law in regard TO ths
measurement of Holsters.
On an act providing that the present laws
governing HOLSTERS be so amended as to pro.
hibit the shipment of Holsters out OF the STATE
from June Is to September l.
On an Act establishing a close time on lob.
sters in certain waters of Hancock county.
On an act to prohibit lobster. pot fishing ia
York river.
On an Act establishing a close time on lob.
sters In the waters of Jouesport and Addison
in the county of Washington.
On an act to amend Chapter OF the Public
Laws of 1911 relative TO scaiiops, so that The
provisions OF present law win not apply TO
certain waters of Penobscot bay.
LEWIS b. MCFAppEy Sec,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-02-26
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STATE OF MAINE.


HANCOCK IS. Supreme Judicial Court
To the Supreme judicial Court:
ID EsPECTFULLY represents william B.
III Blatsdell, OF sullivan, county OF Han
cock aud State OF Maine, receiver OF the Han.
cock Mutual Fire Insurance Company, who
says:
First; That he was duly appointed receive,
Of The said Hancock Mutual Fire Insurance
Company, OF Bar Harbor, Maine, by an order
from the supreme Judicial court, dated Feb
Second; That he has duly qualified as re-
ceiyer OF said company and is so qualified
the present time.
Third; That among the books snd papend
said company are premium notes given by the
assured as provided In section "a. chapter so
the revised statutes OF the State of Maine.
Fourth: That an examination OF the books
OF said company shows the liabilities to be
tlo,st5.s5 and the assets to be o. ,so4ol.
A copy OF said liabilities which have been
filed. together with the assets is hereto an
nexed. Wherefore an assessment on the
above mentioned premium notes Is Necessary
In order that said liabilities may be pad
Fifth: That said receiver has made an %.
portoDment or calculation on said premium
notes showing each members propoftionA
part Of said liabilities. A copy OF said aPpof.
tionment or calculation to be here in eoqr
produced Tor the information and use OF me
court.
Sixth; That the sum Of nineteen hundred
dollars, collected from the 1911 assessment
was placed TO the credit of that year before
| computing the above me ntioned Apportoa'
ment or calculation.
Seventh: That the schedule marked as
sessment schee ule", upon which the above
mentioned apportionmept or Calculation
based is hereunto annexed.
Wherefore your petition prays.
First: That this honorable court will en-
anime said liabilities and assets and all mat.
tiers connected Herewith and determine u
there exists q necessity for making an assess
ment and IL so order that one be made.
Second; That II the court decides that 81
assessment Is necessary that the said eouI1
Will examine the aforesaid apportionment OF
calculation and ratify, amend or annul ihs
! same.
Third; That the court will order notice 70
all parties interested, by publication o.
for the best interests OF all concerned.
WILLIAM b. BLAIspKLL, Receiver
HANCOCK. SIS. Supreme Judicial Cogr..
On the foregoing petition. il 10 ordered ia
hearing thereon be had ut the court house N
Ellsworth In said county of Hancock on tns
twenty seventh day OF March, 1918, a. rJ
O'Clock in the forenoon, and that notice ~
sslo nearing be given by publishing an a.,
tested copy of said petition with this 9 sis,
thereon two weeks successfully in the tI az.
worth American and the Bangor Daily News
the last publication to be fourteen days peIVls
the time appointed for said hearing and al
said Hancock Mutual Fire Insurance cor,
pany, as frst-class matter, a printed copy
such petition and order thereon.
WIN. p. wHIrEHousE,
1913.
Chief Justice Sup, Jud. Court
A true copy of petition and order thereon
JOHN e. BUNKER.
Clerk S. J. Couf"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-02-26

We heard man say the other morning that
the abbreviation for February-Feb. means
freeze Everybody. and that man looked frozen
in his ulster. 1t was apparent that he needed
the kind of warmth that stays, the warmth that
reaches from head to foot all over the body.
We could have told him from personal knowl-
edge that Hoods Sarsaparilla gives perma-
nent warmth,iit invigorates the blood and
speeds it along through artery and vein, and
really fits men and women. boys and girls to
enjoy cold weather and resist the attacks Of
disease. 1t gives the right kind of warmth,
stimulates and strengthens at the same time,
and all its benefits are lasting. There may be
a suggestion in this for you.-Adut.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-02-26
REPUBLICAN TICKET.
Election Monday, March 3, 1918


MONROE Y. McGOWN.
Ward 1.
For Alderman Walter j. Clark, Jr.
For Warden-Frank s. Call.
For Ward Clerk-Lester l.. Salisbury.
For Consta ble-Frank E. Moon.
Ward 2.
For AIderman-Frank x. Moore.
For Warden Hollis B. Estey.
For Ward Clerk-John F. Royal.
For Consta BILE Edward L. Drummey.
Ward 3.
For Aiderman-Judson A. Austin.
For Warden-Ralph A. Fernald.
For Ward Clerk
For nstable-Alton G. Sargent.
Ward 4.
For William E. Richardson.
For Warden-Hoyt E. Austin.
For Ward Clerk-Asa G. Flood.
For Consta ble-Asa w. Maddocks.
Ward ..
For Aforementioned B. Moor.
For Warden-Jo A. Lord.
For Ward Clerk-Fred E. Coleman.
For Consta ble-Dorephus L. Fields.