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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-11-27
WHIRLED ON PULLEY.
Chester Youth Loses Clothes But
Saves His Life.

One of the most remarkable es-
capes from death that has recently
been reported occurred at Wilksburg,
a town in the Western part Of Chester
county on Tuesday when Lonnie
Harris, boy, who is employed at the
gin Of c. F. Wade, went down the
main shaft of the gin in an endeaVor
to fix the belt back on the pulley,
which ran the apparatus that convey
ed the seed from the gin. The ma
.chinery was still running at rapid
clip. AS he tried to slip the belt back
on his sleeve, hanging down, caught
in a set screw in the pulley and in a
moment he was being whirled around
like a loose windlass.
It was at least five minutes before
the machinery was stopped. All the
time he was going so fast that 1t was
difficult to discern the outlines of his
body. After the machinery of the
plant had been stopped everybody
rushed to him expecting to find him
q, corpse; instead, upon being closely
examined, it was found that he had
sustained only few bruises, but he
was minus his clothes, which had
consisted of two shirts, a pair OF
trousers, a brand new pair OF over
alls, socks and shoes. Everything
was torn into threads and all had
gone save a piece of sock and shoe
on one foot. AS he whirled round
he passed by place in the wall that
had two long nail projecting, and
the young man was whirled in be-
tween these long nails, and it was
these that did the tearing.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-11-27
BEAUFORT BRIDGE PROJECT.
Again Being Agitated-Would Cost
About $67,S15.

Beaufort, Nov. 25.-The PROPOSE
ton to build a bridge across Beau
fort river from the town of Beaufort
to St. Helena Island, which was very
much discussed and agitated several
years ago, but which was broken up
by the storm of 1911, is again before
the public. A bill was passed recent
ly by the House of Representatives
permitting the townships of Beaufort
and St. Helena Island to enter upon
this undertaking. While there are
some here who Go not think it wise to
20 into an undertaking that would in
volve such large expense, the large
majority think it would do wonders
in opening up and developing these
islands, especially Port Royal and st.
Helena.
The bridge proposed is to stand IA
feet above low water, to be sixteen
feet wide, 1885 feet long, and to have
two draws of so feet each. The cause
ways and fills at the approaches
would be 1900 feet, requiring 49O,-
900 bushels of shell. The cost has
been estimated to be S58,115, and
the causeway of shells $4,000, total
of s67,315. This cost could be re-
duced by using a lighter weight OF
iron, but it is thought that the sub
stantial weight would be the cheapest
in the end.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-11-27
ATTEMPTS SUICIDE TWICE.
While Drunk Greenville Man Makes
Two Efforts at Self Destruction.

For the second time within a
month, Pink Bishop, a young white
man of the city, attempted self-de-
struction yesterday while locked in a
cell at the city jail in raving condi-
tion brought on by drink. Bishop
was arrested near the Carolina mill
yesterday shortly after noon on the
charge of being drunk.
In his cell he became raving and
cursed. shouted and groaned for
three hours. When he became quiet
the members of the police depart
ment who were at the station sus-
pected that something was wrong,
and on going back to his cell they
found Bishop standing on his cot,
with one leg of his trousers tied to
the grating above the cell and the
other about his neck. Before one Of
the policemen present could go to
the desk and get the key to the cell,
Bishop jumped from the cot, in the
presence of the other policemen, re-
naming swinging by his neck for an
instant. Fortunately the trousers by
which he was hanging tore in two
pieces, and he fell to the floor with
out injury.
Probably fifteen minutes later Ser
geant Cooksey went to the cell again
to investigate as to Bishops condi-
ton, and he found the crazy man
again attempting to hang himself, a
blanket being used this time. The
cell was opened and three policemen
rushed in and took Bishop down be-
fore he had time to complete tying
the blanket to the roof of the cell. He
resisted desperately the efforts to
prevent his killing himself.
About a month ago Bishop was ar
rested for being drunk, and was TAX
en- to the police station in a frenzied
condition. He attempted to commit
suicide by battering his brains out
against the walls of his CELL Bishop
was unable to leave the station for
two or three days on the occasion of
that attempt at self-destruction.--
Greenville News.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-11-27
Heard By Supreme Court, Whicl
Opens Fall Session.

Columbia, Nov. 25.-Argument of
the appeal of the dispensary forces of
Sumter county from the decision OF
the State board of canvassers, throw
ing out the election for the dispen-
sary in that county on account of al
legged irregularities, was heard by the
Supreme Court, which convened this
morning for the fall and winter term.
Mayor L. D. Jennings and Senator J..
H. Clifton represented the dispensary
forces, which are appealing, while
former Judge R. o. Purdy appeared
for the prohibitionists.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-11-27
Killed Travelling Man.

Birmingham, Ala, Nov. ,24.-F. j.
Ransom, a travelling salesman OF
Newark, N. j., was shot and instantly
killed to-day by William L. Reeves, a
clothing salesman, at Reeves home
near here. The shooting occurred
when Reeves returned to his home
Unexpectedly and found Ransom
there. The tragedy was witnessed by
Mrs. Reeves.
Reeves telephoned the sheriff to
come and arrest him. Ransom's body
is being held pending advices from
relatives in Newark.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-11-27
Yeggs at Work in Spa1tanburg.

Spartanburg, Nov. 24.-When j.
T. Blackwell, manager of the Palmet-
to Roller Mills, went to his office this
morning he found the safe blown
open and the floor Uttered with pa
pers. There was evidence that the
robbers were expert safe blowers. The
Job was skilfully done but the rob-
bers obtained nothing of value as
Mr.. Blackwell had taken the money
home Saturday night. A negro in
the neighborhood said he heard a
muffled explosion early Sunday morn
ing.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-11-27
Dropped Dead in Church.

Montgomery, Ala, November %
c. D. Shell, aged 65 years, Con-
federate Veteran, dropped dead in the
Methodist Protestant Church shortly
after noon to-day during the service.
He had just completed short talk
when heart disease overcame him.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-11-27
PERSONAL MENTION.
People Visiting in This City and
at Other Points.

MIR. J. NJ. Mckenzie, of Walter
boro. was in the city last Saturday.
Mr.. T. D. Antley, of the Cope
section, was in the city last Saturday.
Mrs. John Cart, of Orangeburg,
is visiting Mrs. G. FRANC Bamberg.
Mr.. Austin R. Neal, of Roanoke,
Va, is in the city on a visit to rela-
tives.
Miss Nan Osborne, of Spartan
burg, is visiting Miss Mary Livings-
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Fielder, of
Cope, spent Sunday in the city with
relatives.
Mrs. G. J. S. Brooker left last
Friday for visit to relatives in Rich
mond, Va.
MIR. and Mrs. J. R. Owens re-
turned Monday night from a week S
visit to Charleston.
Mrs. J. A. Brabham is at home
again from visit to her daughters
at Denmark and Olar.
Miss Nell Kearse, of the Kearse
section. is in the city on visit to
5 her sister, Mrs. W. P. Jones.
-Headmaster J. c. Guilds and Mr..
w. D. Rhoad left yesterday for Rock
Hill to attend the Methodist confer
ence.
MIR. Vernon Brabham, of Co.
lunabia, spent yesterday in the city
on a visit to the family of his brother,
Mr.. H. J. Brabham.
Mrs. H. M. Fielder, of Mullins,
who with her two little children has
been visiting her relatives in Bam-
berg, has returned to her home.
Mrs. Adele ]. Brabham and
Mrs. Leroy Wilson, of Allendale, ar
rived in the city yesterday afternoon
for a visit to Mrs. H. J. Brabham.
Mrs. LaVerne Thomas, of Co.
lumbia, spent few days in the city
this week on a visit to the family OF
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. C. w
Rentz.
Rev. w. H. Hodges, pastor OF
Trinity Methodist church, left Mon
day morning to attend the session OF
the annual conference at Rock Hill
He will be away all the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Barr, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. A. Wyman, Mrs. F. NJ. BAN
berg, Mrs. F. NJ. Stubs, Mrs. j. Nor.
man Walker, and Miss Llewellyn
Cleckley, Of this city, attended the
marriage of Miss Alma WannamakeI
to DIR. Adam Cherry in Orangebure
last Wednesday evening.
Col. John F. Folk, Mr.. w. NJ
Brabham, Mr.. H. F. Spann, and Capt
e. L. Price went to Charleston on
Monday evening for cruise down
the Carolina coast. At Charleston
several other invited guests will join
them. The party leaves Charleston
on Tuesday morning aboard the hand
some launch Cricket" which was
awaiting them in port. The party
will be out for about one week.
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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-11-27
KILLED BY RIFLE BALL.
Former Magazine Editor Victim OF
Fatal Accident.

Portland, Me-, Nov. Fisherman
D. Umbstatter, of Boston, a writer
and former editor of the Black Cat
magazine, to-day died at his cottage
at Lowell, of an accidental rifle
wound. AS he was climbing wall
his rifle was discharged and the bull
let penetrated his body just below
the heart.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-11-27
Dam Breaks in Texas.

Abilene, Texas, November %
Six hundred million gallons of water
were released near here to-day by the
breaking of the Lyttle Lake dam. A
torrent twelve feet high was pre-
cipitated on the surrounding country,
but spread over the plains without
causing loss of life.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-11-27

All kinds of ledgers and blank
books at Herald Book Store, cheap.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-11-27
APPEAL IN SUMTER CASE.

Orangeburg, S. c.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-04
SOME LEGAL AND ELEC-
 TRICAL ENTANGLEMENTS

A very intricate problem is in- volved in the suit filed in Juneau by the Alaska Gastineau Mining Company against the Alaska-Tread- well Gold Mining Company and as sociate companies.
 The point involved arises over the delivery of power from the Sheep creek power station Of de- fendants, according to contract with plaintiff in the case.
 The complaint sets forth that the defendant company since Christmas Eve has failed to furnish the given amount of power guaranteed by the or enough to start the ma chinery which consumes the power.
 It is alleged that a coutrivance known as an automatic circuit breaker, has been introduced by the defendant companies, which does not withstand the momeutary surge which results at the starting of ma chinery that consumes less than the given amount of power guaranteed by the contract. When the con
The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-04
COURT
 GRANTS LIBERTY

Chicago, Jan. 4-Sltting as a circuit court of appeals, Justices Baker. Seaman and Kohlsaat yes terday permitted the thirty-two la bor leaders to be released on bonds, pending a rehearing of their cases.
 There were strong arguments made by the government against admitting Ryan to bail, but the court allowed 1t after placing the bonds fin his case at $7O,OOO. The rest of the dynamite conspirators will be permitted a release from furnishing bonds of ten thousand dollars for each year of their sen tences. Arrangements are being made to secure bail for all the men convicted.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-04

uection is broken, defendants refuse Co allow their servants on the prem ises of the power station to renew such connections; compelling the information to be sent to the office in Treadweu whereupon a man would be sent across the channel in a small boat to renew the con- uCctiou.
 The defendants set up the an swer that they are delivering the current as per contract and that the mementary surge requiring power in excess Of the contract should not be required of them that the breaking of the current is caused by overload by the plaintiffs machinery.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-04
FIGHT
 OR GIVE UP

London. Jan. 4-The Balkan al- lies reiusel to longer tarry over the trouble with Turkey. and today they sent in their ultimatum, which is Co give up Adrianople or fight This is final. say the peace repre- sentative, and from present iudi cations tIe Turkish government will refuse tr accept the terms 10 seems there lore very probable that hostil- ities win be resumed within the next few days
The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-04
KING & VINCE IN
 BANKRUPTCY MOVE

Seattle. Jan. "A majority Of fhe stockholders of the King < Winge Goldfish company have filed a claim with the courts charging that F. TiIlman of San Francisco wrecked the concern and thus un- lawfully took from the stockholders their investments. They ask for receiver to take charge of the at- fairs.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-04
TRIAL OF IRON WORKERS
 COST THEM ss5.OOO

Leaveuworth, Jan. 4-When the dynamite prisoners were told of the decision of Che Chicago court of sp- peals that they were To be released on bonds. they chee-ed the amour cement and seemed confident that they would find but little difficulty fn securing bonds:aen
 It is reported from the Iron Workers headquarters at Indian apolis that the trial Of the con spirators cost the union ss5,0OO.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-04

Seattle, Jan. 4-Col W. T. Per Hns, of Nome, Alaska, was lost night elected chairman of the AL aska Bureau of the New Seattle Chamber Of Commerce. J. l.. Me Phcrson, an Alaskan Of twelve or fifteen years was again made socre- tarv of the Alaska Bureau
 The Bureau passed a resolution
The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-04
DOCTORS CURE BROKEN
 LEG IN ONE DAY

New York, Jan. flowing to a new discovery in surgery, pr. Car roll of New York City has sue ceeded in curing a broken leg in one day. The process which led up to the remarkable discovery is soon to be published in a medical journal. Dr. Carroll has demon strated his discovery to the satis- faction of the medical profession in this city.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-04
NEW OFFICERS FOR ALASKA BUREAU

which has been sent to congress protesting against the discrimina- ton against Alaska in the matter Of parcel post rates.
 Nr. McPhorson spent the past summer in Alaska and the Yukon territory in the interest Of the Bureau, coupled with some engineer ing work for the White Pass & Yu- Eon railroad
The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-04
LABOR LEADERS APPEAL
 AGAINST JUDGE RULING

Washington, Jan. 4-Mitchell, Gompers and Morrison, the labor leaders who were convicted of con- tempt of court when they continued to advise for the continuance of a strike against a manufacturing con cern, have filed appeal papers and will take their cases to a higher court.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-04
DREAD DISEASE RAVAGES
 IN CITY OF MEMPHIS

Memphis. Jan. An epidemic Of meningitis is causing suffering and death in the city of Memphis, Tenn. The hospitals of the city are crowded with victims Of the di- sease. and the physicians are un- able to cope with 1t.
 Meningitis is described by the medical dictionaries as an ntlam- nation of one or more of the three membranes covering the spinal cord and the brain, especially the base or the brain.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-04
MONEY PROBE GOING
 AFTER VIM. ROCKEFELLER

New York, Jan. 4-Wm. Rocke- feller will be represented at the Pujo committee on Jan. 13, is the announcement made by his attor- uey this morning. MT. Rockefeller left the coast of Georgia a few days ago and his whereabouts are at present unknown.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-04
BODY OF REID RE-
 CEIVED WITH SALUTES

New York, Jan 4-The body of Ambassador Reid arrived yesterday and when the boat which transport cd it from London arrived in the harbor, the forts and the federal boats fired a salute as the body Of the American diplomat was taken from the British cruiser
The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-04
HALIBUT TWELVE CENTS
 \ POUND IN SEATTLE

Seattle. Jan 4-The price Of halibut reached twelve cents a pound at wholesale in Seattle to- day. This is the highest price ever paid on the coast for that kind of fish.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-04
WOMAN CANDIDATE FOR
 PRESIDENT OF FRANCE

Paris. Jan. 4-France is being agitated by the votes for women movement. Mime. Marie Denizard' a prominent suffragette, is to run for the presidency Of the French republic at the forthcoming election.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-04

Norfolk, Jan. 4-Iu the terrific storms which has been raging on the Atlantic coast for the past 24 hours. causing much damage, the government frigate Jamestown caught fire and was completely de- stroyed this morning, other battle ships in the harbor are riding out the storm without injury.
 New York, Jan. 4-The worst
The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-04

Acting Agent Grange has been notified that the Pacific Coast boat Curacao will sail from Seattle on the 9th Of January, which will bring her into Skagway on the l1th.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-04

The firemen announce the reser- vation of St. Valentines Day for their annual dance. It is intended that 1t will be a fancy dress ball.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-04
CANAL QUESTION Is
 PASSED TO WILSON

Washington. Jan. I--President Taft arrived from Panama yester- day He will leave the Panama question Co be settled by the incom- ing administration.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-04
TAFT ATTENDS FUNERAL
 OF WHITEBAW REID

New York. Jan. 4-The funeral Of Whialrw Reid. late ambassador Co London. took place today. Presi- dent Taft being in attendance.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-04
TERRIFIC STORMS RAGE
 ON PACIFIC AND ATLANTIC

storm of years is raging on the At lautic coast. Waves are running high and there Is considerable dam age being done to shipping. A like report comes from the Pacific coast.
 Seattle, Jan. 4-Severe storms swept the entire Pacific coast last night. doing considerable damage to shipping, though no lives are re- ported lost. The storm zone eN- tended from Alaska to California.
The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-04

Washington, Jan i-Cougress- man William w. Wedemeyer of Michigan. jumped from lake steamer while enroute from his home in Ann Arbor, yesterday and wac drowned in Lake Erie
 Congressman Wedemeyer was
The daily Alaskan., 1913-01-04
CONGRESSMAN WEDENEYER
 SUICIDES IN LAKE ERIE

born in Lima Township. wasbtenaE county. Michigan. March 22, ts73. Hc once served as commissioner Of railroads and after being admitted to the bar. practiced law in Ann Arbor and later serving ln various public capacities until elected to congress iu 1911.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-08-21
Smile Brings Health

Many and varied are the poems.
essays and lectures composed on the
value of a smile. The world has
long been convinced of its inestima-
BILE value spiritually, and even COM
mercially, but now comes word from
physicians at John Hopkins hospital
at Baltimore that the smile isa pre-
ventive for appendicitis.
The surgeons of this great medical
institution. basing their conclusions
upon a long record of cases treated,
say that the man who preserves his
cheerfulness. who does not permit
worries or cares to unbalance his
equanimity. but who smiles at them
and remains good natured, is not
likely to suffer from the much dread
ed and some times fatal disease of
appendicitis. The surgeons declare
that many cases can be traced to
gloomy spirits and mental depression
a condition of mind that materially
affects the habits of eating. Their
advice is to be careful of ones food,
masticate it thoroughly, and above
all TO cultivate a smile.
Laugh and the world laughs
with you" is a bit of philosophy
which is applicable to every life. the
truth of which never grows less.
One poet has worded it thus, Then
give to the world the best that
you have. and the best will come
back to YOU" The world always
repays us in our own coin. A smile
just naturally calls forth an answer
ing beam. and no crouch can resist
its power.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-08-21
PLENTY OF ROOMS FOR
STATE FAIR VISITORS,

The Commercial club Of Huron has
organized a most effective plan for Sc
curing rooming places for visitors to
the 1913 State Fair and Exposition. A
new scientific system Of checking up
visitors will guarantee satisfactory
sleeping facilities to every person who
makes application for room. Every
available room in Huron is being listed
under contract. Visitors needing beds
VIII apply at the Commercial club
headquarters on Main street. and they
viii be conducted to their rooms by
automobiles.
10 make more room two tent cities
Will be maintained. National Guard
tents will be used for this urpos
while ample police protection will he
given by detachments Of the National
Guard. Cots will also be available in
lodge halls and In the various churches
TO do away with extortionate prices
the Commercial club is determined
that beds shall not cost over so cents
per person. 1t also planned TO main.
AIN the price of meals down to the
thirty-iye cent rate, especially by the
churches and restaurants. The church.
es OF Huron will serve meals on the
streets. All eating places will be re-
CURED to post prices In plain view.
The club will also have an informa.
ton office on the State Fair grounds.
where visitors may secure roominp
places for the night. The large safety
vault in the clubs downtown ouarters
will be used to check the valuables Of
visitors. Parcels, grips, etc., may be
checked In the Office.
Reservations for rooms may be made
as early as Aug. /, and for
reservation should state when looms
will be needed and for how long.
The price for auto storage will not
be over 81 for each twenty-four hours
Local garages will have ready plenty of
auto storage room for all visitors. Posi-.
lively no extra or extortionate charge
will be made for gas, oil or other auto
mobile accessories. The main streets
OF Huron will be closed to vehicles 40.
tween o a. m, and 0 p. m. TRANSPORTS.
ton to and from the grounds will cost
10 cents for carry-alls and 25 cents for
auto livery.
The recent remodeling of local hotels
has brought up their capacity to with.
In five rooms Of what it was before
the burning Of the Kent House. There
are guaranteed sleeping and eating
places for the largest crowd that ever
locked into Huron at. one time. The
Commercial club has had a special
committee at work on the proposition
since April i. and nothing has beer
overlooked to provide comfort FOL
State Fair visitors. The streets are
now equipped with white sanitary
drinking fountains. Benches will IN
provided FOR those who wish IN rast
State Fair dates ace Sept. 8 to u. 1914
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-08-21
stalIard-Porter Marriage

The marriage of Rev. II. Z. Stall
lard, of Cottonwood. and Miss Helen
Porter took place at the home OF the
brides parents, Nh and Mrs Z. d..
Porter, of Glendale twp. Wednesday
afternoon at two o'clock. About
thirty friends witnessed the cere-
which was performed by Or.
w. H. Thrall. of Huron.
The young couple left last night
for Pierre for a short visit. after
v hich they will go on to their future
home at Cottonwood, where Rev.
Stallard is pastor of the Congrega
tional church.
The bride and groom are both well
known and highly thought of in
South Hand, and the PRESS joins
their many friends in extending con-
gratulations.