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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-04-05

. count Of sick benefits and pensions fol
employees and in part consideration
thereof the employees of the transpOr-
tatiOn department gave their signed
agreement to refrain from Joining a
labor union while in the employ of the
company violation of this agree
ment viii require dismissal from ser
vice or discOntinuance of the Mutual
the company may be for the best in
terest of all concerned
The company has always maintained
a standard of wages equal to those upon
any similar property in this territory,
and wages have been advanced from
time to time without either request or
suggestion from the employees, and the
same policy viii be pursued in the fu
ture, under the conditions which have
existed heretofore.
Majority to Decide
While the management Of the COM
Dany feels that it would be for the best
interests of the employees and the COM
pany 10 continue the present rela-
items; however, should a majority OF
the employees decide at any time that
their interests would be better pro-
tected by the. organization of a union
and the dissolution Of the Mutual Aid
association, the proper method would
be for that majority to request the
company 10 release II from the present
agreement and discontinue the Mutual
Aid association; but should the major
ity desire q continuance of the present
relations. it would be the duty of the
company TO protect that majOrity's in
terest in the Mutual Aid association
In commenting on the matter vice
president sherman said: In the event
this union is organized I fear that the
Mutual Aid association viii be discon-
tinued We cannot maintain such an
organization and have our men in a
union"
Continuing. he said: when these
employees were hired by the company.
most of them signed an agreement
that as long as they maintained a mem
bership in the Mutual Aid association
they would not join union or organ
lie one Violation of that agreement
practically terminates ii.
In case the majority Of the employees .
want q union. of course it is question
Of what viii become of the Mutual Aid !
association. 1t is also a question, if
they decide they don't want the assO- !
citation. what viii become Of the pen
siOners who are now on the list.
Understand me. this is not a threat f,
to our men. We want to meet them on
the level and have the matter
considered without the ad- I
vice Of outside organizers, who are /
looking for their own living and get it /!
largely out of the new unions they or +
ganize-"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-04-05

freight trains of 80 cars or more shall
have three brak emen.
The United States has begun suit in
the federal court at FreepOrt, Ill,
against the Illinois Central to collect
penalties amounting to 5000, for al
legged failure to report violations Of the
hours of service law.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-04-05

Alfonso kieffer, the man who put
the paste in pastry for the Harvey
house left Friday afternoon for Chi
caeo and viii so from there to his
old home in Strausberg. Germany. to
spend the summer. Alfonso has been
employed at the FL Paso restaurant
for more than two years. and viii re-
turn after his summer with his par
entS in Germany.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-04-05
American Telephone and Telegraph
COmpany's Benefit Plan

American Telephone and Telegraph
COmpany's Benefit Plan
The annual report of the directors
Of the American Telephone and Tele-
graph company announces the sum
mary Of benefits of which employees
may become entitled as follows:
]. Observation-Disclosures on pension
is provided for employees coming under
the classes listed below. Employees
coming under Glass A may be retired
on pension either at their own request
or at discretion OF Committee. En-
plOyes coming under Classes b and 9
may be retired on pension only upon
approval Of president or Ficepresident.
Class A--FOr employees whose term
OF employment has been 20 years or
more and who have reached the age Of
so females SD.
L percent Of annual average pay
during ten years, for each year OF
service
Class B.-FOr employees whose term
Of employment has been % years or
more and who have reached the age of
55 females SOD
I percent Of annual average pay
during 10 years, for each year OF ser
Class C.-For employees whose term
Of employment has been 80 years or
more.
percent of average pay for 10
years. for each year Of service.
EXample.-An employee whose term
OF employment at time of retirement
has been thirty years and whose av-
erage pay for ten years has been $500
q year, Will receive an annual pension
equal TO 80 percent of $500 or $3.50
payable in monthly amounts of $3.50
Note; The minimum pension viii be
$50 a month
Accident Disability Benefits-Fun
pay for Is weeks; half pay for re-
mainder Of absence, not exceeding six
years in all
Sickness Disability Benefits-For
employees whose term of employment
has been 10 years or more
Full nay Is weeks, half pay 80 weeks
after first seven DAYS absence.
For employees whose term of employ
ment has been 3 years or more. but
less than 10 years
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-04-05

Observations taken a. q N. seventY-Ath nss
Lidlan time Air pressure reduced % sea level
l5oBAB5 continuous linss) pass through points
Of equal air pressure. IscTHERNs dotted iineS)
pass through points OF equal temperature; drawn
only for zero, freezing, 9O0. and 100.
. clear; O partly cloudy: @ cloudy
@ rain; 81 snow; O report missing.
t-roTE ny with the wind First figures, temper
AZURE; second. precipitation Of .O1 inch or more
az past q hours; third. maximum wind yeioe-
ty.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-05-08
Established 1891.
TO CLOSE THE ASTOR.
Historic Hotel i'm New York Will End
Career Soon.

New York, May 3.-The historic
Astor house on lower Broadway, once
the pricipal hotel in the city, is to
be closed May 20. Notice to this
effect was posted in the hotel this
afternoon. 1t is understood the prop
erty, or a part of it, is to be sold to
the city to make way for the new
subway.
The management declared it was
practically certain that the structure
would be razed. What disposition
will be made of that part Of the
property not used for subway pur-
poses is not known. That is owned
by the William Waldorf Astor estate.
The portion the city needs belongs
to Vincent Astor, having come into
his possession lapon the death of j.
J. Astor.
History and tradition have been
associated with the Astor house for
more than three-quarters of CEN
tury.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-05-08
Ehrhardt Gleanings.

Ehrhardt, May 5.-The Mt. Pleas
ant Sunday-School picnic on last
Thursday was largely attended and
everybody seemed to have a good
time. Rev. J. W. Oxner gave de-
lightful talk.
\ Mr.. and Mrs. Govan Thompson, OF
Dorange, S. c., visited Mr.. and Mrs.
C. R. Clayton last week.
Miss Viola Shuler, who has been
teaching the Hayward school for the
past two terms, returned home Sat
urday. We understand she is going
TO teach only one next term.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willie Rast and Rev.
]. W. Oxner, of Cameron, S. c., came
over in their car to attend the picnic
last Thursday.
Mrs. C. l.. knight and her friend,
Miss Inez Driggers, of Summervllle,
S. c., visited her mother, Mrs. NJ. P
Bikle, last week.
Mr.. o. L. Copeland is enjoying a
two weeks vacation.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-05-08
AVIATOR's HEAD CUT OFF.
Falls Into Machinery While Propel'
lerS are Whirling.

Oakland, CAL, May 2.-Herman E.
Jansen, a Los Angeles aviator, was
beheaded by the whirling propeller of
a hydro-aeroplane here today. He
was assisting Roy N. Francis to start
the machine for a test over the bay
when he dost his balance and fell for
ward. Francis made an unavailing
effort to save his friend by stopping
the machinery.
Francis, Jansen and Tom Gum,
the Chinese aviator, went to the
grounds today to test out the hydro
aeroplane. Francis mounted to his
seat and was ready to start. The
mechanician started the propellers
and Jansen, who had been holding
the machine steady, was about to step
to one side when he apparently lost
his footing, and throwing out both
arms, fell into the machinery.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-05-08
Miss Blacks Recital.

Greenville, S. c., May LIN the
auditorium of the Greenville Female
college on Tuesday evening at eight
thirty o'clock Miss Urma Black rem
dered her graduating recital before
a very appreciative audience. Those
who had heard Miss Black before
we're looking forward to this as a
rare treat and they were more than
pleased. Each number was played
with the grace and expression that
showed the true musician.
Miss Black is the accomplished
daughter of DR.. J. B. Black, of BAN
berg, and has been a student Of the
Greenville Female college for four
years, specialized in piano under
Prof. George H. Schaefer.
Two assisting numbers were given
by Mr.. Mcneil Poteat, baritone, also
a student of the college, in the voice
department.
The program as presented follows:
Schumann - Soaring, Romance
Mcdowell .... Suite Modern Op
IA, Praeludium, Fugato, Scherzino
Marsch, Phantasie-Tanz.
Clustan.--- AT Sunset Bell
Hilton-Turvey w Irish Names -.
Mr.. Poteat.
Chopin .-.. Prelude G Major, Prelude
E Minor, Prelude G. Minor.
Liszt.... - w ...-Polonaise in E
This was an extremely taxing pro-
gramme, but Miss Blacks technic in
each number showed good founda-
ton and was very accurate. The
whole programme proved to her au-
dience that she is quite a talented
musician; but the last two numbers
were the most skillfully rendered.
Miss Black never looked more
beautiful than she did in her gradu-
ating dress, silver embroidered chif-
fon over white messaline with slip
pers to match.
Quantities of beautiful cut flowers
and many handsome presents proved
her popularity both with her college
mates and friends throughout the
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-05-08
I'm THE PALMETTO STATE
SOME OCCURRENCES OF VARIOUS
KINDS IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
State News Boiled Down for Quick
Reading-Paragraphs About
Men and Happenings.

A fire in one of the warehouses OF
the Eureka mills, Chester, caused
damages of s32,700 Friday-covered
by insurance.
D. S. Murph. superintendent of edu-
cation in Calhoun county, has been
appointed to the chief clerkship OF
the agricultural committee in the
house of congress at salary of ST.
500.
Joe Cook, the young white man
who escaped from Hampton Jail fou,
weeks ago by saving his way out
with a piece of wire, has been caught
and this time has been placed in a
double cell.
Frank Mcleod, a three-year-old
colored boy, was killed at Borden,
over in Sumter county last week, by
Douglas Spencer, ten-year-old
white boy. The killing was reported
as accidental and no inquest was de-
manded.
V. E. Martin, colored undertaken
in Greenville, is under arrest on the
charge of selling liquor in his estab-
lishment. Officers raided his place
and found two gallons of whiskey
hidden in a desk, and other evidences
that he was blind tiger.
Hon. Geo. S. Mower, of Newberry,
has been nominated by his friends
for the position of associate justice
of the State supreme court, to sue
ceed Judge Woods. Mr.. Mower is a
Christian gentleman and a good law
yer. He would fill the position with
credit.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-05-08
Who Was the Victim.

Senator Ollie James likes to tell
Jokes on his friends and is respon-
sible for the following one:
oscar Turner and Judge James
Bennett were opposing candidates for
congress in Kentucky. They had long
been bosom friends and did not let
their political fight interfere with
their friendship. III fact, they made
the campaign together.
Zone night they rode up to farm
er's house and asked to spend the
night 1t was too dark for their host
to recognize them. AS they were
unhitching their horses Judge Ben
nett asked the farmer for whom he
intended to vote.
"'For Turner he answered
promptly, everybody around here's
going to vote for Oscar
"The Judge thinking to be funny
at the expense of his friend, remark
ed: 4 am surprised at that. Why,
don't you know Turner .is drunk all
the time! He couldn't possibly stay
sober long enough to attend to the
public business
"'Yes,' said the farmer, "I've heard
that he drinks powerful sight. But
we believe that he's got more sense
drunk than Benefits got sober!
Needles to say they never told
the farmer who they we're, but they
had a great argument the next day
as to whom the joke was on
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-05-08
SCHOOL TO CLOSE.
Olar Commencement Will be Held
This Month.

Olar, May 3.-The closing exercises
of Olar high school will be held III
the auditorium May 25 to 27. The
Rev. Mr.. Bridgman, of Columbia, will
preach the baccalaureate sermon Oh
Sunday morning.
On Monday evening the pupils will
give a play, THE Matrimonial Bu-
reau."
J. A. Mccullough will make an
address to the students on the even
ing of the graduating exercises.
Miss Kathleen Kirkland, of Bam-
berg, is visiting Mrs. R. L. Kearse.
Wyatt Cook, who has been in busl-
ness at Georgetown, is at home for a
short while.
Prof. F. C. Chitty and wife and
Miss Pooser, of Salley, visited Olar
last week.
Mesdames P. Cook, c. F. Rizer,
and w. B. Cave spent day or two
at Williston this week.
On Friday evening Mrs. H. H
Kearse gave a beautiful dining in
honor of the Olar teachers. There
were present 16 couples, all of hem
spent a most delightful evening
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-05-08
CHASE NEARING THE END?
NEGRO DESPERATE SAID TO BE
SURROUNDED.
Report Says He Has Killed Another
White Man Near Olyo, Ga.
Bloodhounds On Way.

Barnwell, May GA message from
Clyo, Ca, to Sheriff Morris, received
late this afternoon, stated that Rich
ard Henry Austin, the Hampton coun-
ty fugitive, who has been hunted by
posses numbering hundreds since last
Wednesday, when he killed two white
men and fatally wounded third, who
has since died, has been located in
the swamp near Clyo, where he had
added another victim to his death
list.
The message came while Sheriff
Morris was in Florence, where he
was advised a. man answering Aus
tins description had been arrested.
This proved not to be Austin, how
ever. The report from Clyo was to
the effect that crowd was close on
the heels of Austin, but that blood
hounds and reinforcements were ur-
gently needed to effect his capture.
The information was Immediately
transmitted to Sheriff Morris at Flor
ence and that officer promptly. tele-
phoned to his deputy here to get the
dogs from the chain gang and with
a posse proceed to Fairfax, where he
would meet them, the party going
on to Clyo. The deputy fastened to
carry out his instructions and left by
automobile at 1880 tonight.
The message from Clyo was sent, it
seems, to Policeman Alfred Dunbar,
of Allendale, who Immediately in
formed the sheriff's Office here of the
reported situation.
Clyo is On the Seaboard Air Line
railroad, about 81 miles below Fair
fax and about four miles from the
South Carolina line.
Beyond the statement that the pos
Nse was close behind Austin and that
he had killed another white man, the
message received here brought no
particulars.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-05-08
Delightful Fish Fry.

Editor The Bamberg Herald:-The
farmers in the vicinity of Branchville
and neighborhood gave fish fry and
picnic on Thursday, the oath instant.
There was large number of ladies,
gentlemen and children in attend
ance. The dinner was a magnifi-
cent affair Beside the fish, there
was everything that could be desired
to suit every taste and in the great
est abundance, with stately matrons
and beautiful maidens to anticipate
the wants of the guests which added
additional charm to the entertain
ment. Mr.. F. F. Fairey was the
guiding spirit of the occasion, and as
an example to the rest of the guests,
he tried to get away with as much
of the good things as he possibly
could. There was some discussion as
to whether he or Mr.. w. NJ. Brab-
ham ate the most, but it was finally
decided to give Mr.. ,Fairey the credit.
1t seems that as Mr.. Brabham caught
some very fine fish with a silver
hook and lost them on the trip that
he tried to console himself by eating
as much as he possibly could by way
OF compensation. He very kindly
offered to waive his claim to second
place to Mr.. ]. R. Owens, but in &C.
cordance with Mr.. Owens's well
known unassuming and modest dis
position, he positively refused.
Col. ]. F. Folk gave a number of
the ladies excursions down the river,
which seemed to give them a great
deal of pleasure. Among the guests
were Mr.. Steedly, brother of our
townsman, Mr.. Griffin, of Orangeburg,
Mr.. Julius Griffin, Of Bamberg; and a
large number of others from differ
ent places. y.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-05-08
Fairfax Fancies.

Fairfax, May 5.-Kenneth Best, OF
Waycross, Ca, has been spending
some time with his sisters at the
Fairfax Hotel.
Mrs. Jones Lane and Miss Joella
Padgett are visiting among Old
scenes of childhood days, near Ehr-
hardt.
Mrs. Harry Calhoun and son, of
Barnwell, are visiting among old
friends here.
Mr.. G. w. Jenny, of Jenny, was
here recently.
Mrs. Laura Goodwin, of Brunson,
and Mrs. Geo. Anderson, of Ninety
Six. are visiting Mrs. VIM. Anderson.
On Wednesday the Edisto District,
South Carolina Division U. D. c. was
entertained by the Fairfax chapter
when they held their convention here
in the school auditorium. The occa-
sion was one of unusual interest and
pleasure to the members and visitors.
Representative from a number OF
chapters were present. Mrs. Gra-
ham, from Greenville, president OF
the S. C. Division, made an excellent
address. Mrs. W. E. Harter, of Fair
fax, welcomed the visitors in a grace
full and hearty address. Mrs. st.
John Lawton, of Charleston, was
bright and brimful of information on
all subjects of discussion. Mrs. G.
R. Wilson had fine paper on Tim
rod" Mrs. Nj. P. G. Youmans had
charge of the Songs and Poems OF
the Sixties,' and her history class
sure did her credit. Miss Harrison
was pianist, and was assisted in the
vocal music by the teachers and pu-
pills of Fairfax high school. There
was an interesting war time sketch
by Mrs. Frank Causey. The decora-
tions at the hall and at the hotel
(WQGT0 luS ldu1SS "ClO OAIOi IeainSN
for luncheon) were red and white.
Roses of these colors were abundant
and exquisite.
A match game of ball was played
that afternoon between Fairfax and
Brunson. The former won. Another
game was played Friday afternoon
between Fairfax and Denmark. Again
the former won by big score.
Miss Flora Kenney spent the week
end with Miss Louise Wilson at Ulmer
Mr.. Derby, of Norfolk, Va, was
shaking hands with old friends here
| last week.
Mrs. Wistar Lewis, of Savannah, is
visiting Mrs. Benz. Brunson.
Mr.. C. E. Lipscomb, of Greenville,
is visiting Mrs. Johnston.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-05-08
Not the Same.

He had attended his partners we'd:
ding and at the reception he stepped
gallantly forward to pay his respects,
according to the Pathfinder.
81 hardly feel like a stranger" he
said in his sweetest tones, addressing
the bride. In fact, l feel as though
I ought to be well acquainted with
my partners wife, since he has SO Of
ten done me the honor to read me ex-
tracts from his dear Susie's letters"
The face of the husband and speak
er were studies as the bride drew her
self up, and said, emphatically and
distinctly:
Il beg your pardon, sir. My name
is Helen
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-05-08
ACCUSED OF FORGERY.
Negro in Rock Hill Charged With At
tempting Trick.

Rock Hill, May 3.-This afternoon
a negro claiming Charlotte as his
home was arrested here for forging
a check and attempting to forge an
other. A few days ago he presented
a check at the National Union bank
for SO with the name of the Rev. M.
A. Murray, a negro preacher of this
city, signed to it, and the teller paid
it, It was later discovered to be spu-
rious. This afternoon he walked into
the bank and presented another with
the same signature. Officer Strait OF
the local police force and Deputy
Sheriff Allen placed him under ar
rest. He gave the name of H. c.
Miller and later F. D. Miller. When
accosted as to why he gave two names
he said the last one was his wife's.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-05-08
COUNTRY NEWS LETTERS
SOME INTERESTING HAPPENINGS
IN VARIOUS SECTIONS.
News Items Gathered All Around the
County and Elsewhere.
Ehrhardt Etchings.

Ehrhardt, May 5.-Sunday was a
regular summer day. Most of our
citizens were sitting around on the
streets talking. some about the back
ward condition of crops, others about
the Luray trouble, then still others
about nothing, in other words yarn
ing. The latter groups were laughing
and seemed to have the most fun,
taking life easy.
Mr.. Jones Lane and three other
&men from Fairfax section came over
unday in an auto. They say that
ley are still hunting the negro Aus
Re young folks did not ride out
y. The dust was too much for
10 endure and talk soft talk to
her.
Mt. Pleasant Sunday-school
- lssed off in good shape. The
and singing was all that
+ expected. The ice cold
and dinner was more than
d could devour, and any
Zone wanted to eat, and caA.
3 that all enjoyed the day,
fly the young courting couples.
|ere is a young couple in town
lat do most of their spooning over
the phone line. They are too bash
full to tell each other face to face
what they have to say to each other.
No doubt this bashfulness will wear
away before very long.
The youngsters are getting up a
dance for the night of the 7th of
May in Copeland's Hall.
A young man went out calling and
while talking to his best girl his horse
got weary waiting for him so broke
loose and was going home. Some
one saw the horse going in the road
with harness On, so stopped the horse
and hailed a. neighbors home
uSdEuy duO USllfO1Co IAO hoASN " q
young man who was calling also.
Finally the horse was delivered to the
owners brother and he stabbed the
horse to take care of it for his
brother. 1t all terminated in the
young man in order to get his be-
longings together had to take his
horse and harness and go for his
buggy late at night. Somewhat bash
full for him to do, said the young
man.
Uncle Adam King died yesterday
afternoon about p. M, in his 18th
year. He was born in Weitenoda,
Kurhesseu, Germany, Nov. 18th,
1897, came to this country during
the fall of 1854. He left no family,
his wife having died a few years ago.
No children. Only one sister behind,
Mrs. Annie Furman, of Dade City,
Fla. He is placed beside his wife in
Ehrhardt cemetery. Thus another
land mark has gone, to rest with his
loved ones gone on before him.
JEE.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-05-08
AUSTIN TRAPPED IN SWAMP.
Dogs from Barnwen Expected to
Reach Scene About 5 O'Clock.

Savannah, Ca, May GA tele-
phone message received here tonight
from Black Creek swamp, IL miles
from Savannah, states that Henry
Austin, the South Carolina desperate,
has been located in the swamp. The
bloodhounds from Barnwell, S. c.,
will reach the swamp tomorrow morn
ing at 5 o'clock. Tonight the swamp
is being guarded by Chatham coun-
ty posse.
j. w. Edenfeld, of this city, broth
er of Magistrate Edenfeld, who was
shot down by Austin in South Car
olina swamp last Wednesday night, is
positive that the man surrounded in
the Black Creek swamp is the slayer
of his brother and declares that the
search will be ended successfully be-
fore another night.