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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-07-21
CHAPTER XII

must have remained unconscious
for an hour or more. I never really
knew how long, for my watch disap-
peared, yet it was still night when I
again painfully opened my eyes and
endeavored to perceive my surround
ings. Memory Of the blow which
ended the struggle caused me to lift
a hand to my head; the scalp was
bruised and broken, the hair matted
with clotted blood, yet could not be-
lieve the injury was serious one. l
could use my limbs. Satisfied on this
point, and assured that I was alone,
I braced myself on one arm, and, In
sitting posture, endeavored to survey
my surroundings.
was resting on the floor Of bare
room Of ordinary size, containing no
vestige Of furniture. The place was
cold. with that indescribable chill pecu-
liar to unused apartments, and through
the one window, which was uhshaded
by a curtain, poured the direct light
Of an almost full moon. In this silvery
light every bit Of that interior stood
revealed in it's hideous baroness, the
roughly finished walls, the patches of
plaster scaled off, the dirty floor, the
single door and window, the rags amid
which I rested. It was hopeless
scene.
staggered to my feet reeling a
moment like a drunken man, and then
finally found my way along the side
wall to the window. My strength in
creased as I advanced, and courage
was born with it was not dead; !
might battle those villains yet. They
must have felt that was safe enough
in this place; that, even if I regained
consciousness, no escape was possible,
for they had left no guard. A glance
without revealed the reason for such
confidence. I was four stories up, a
sheer brick wall below, and, at the
bottom, a concrete walk. There was
nothing between to cling to unless II
might be the narrow coping Of stone
tust beneath the window sill. stared
at this, almost hopefully, for an In
stant; then turned my eyes away with
a shudder; it was scarcely as broad
as the sole Of my shoe and to think
Of creeping along there was merely
the dream Of a nadman. The bright
moonlight flooded everything about,
yet I saw nothing familiar; was evil
dently at the back end Of a house,
with others closely set on either side,
and an alley beyond small. enclosed
ward. This latter was Uttered with
dead weeds and rubbish of every de-
scription, and a small shed Of some
kind extended across the rear. Three
stories below, but to the right, mar
row porch protected the back door.
There was no movement visible any
where, no CLEAN Of light from the
windows below me. I listened in vain
for any sound; the night was as still
as deaS, not even the echo of a dis
tant street-car reaching my ear. was
somewhere within the limits Of the
city: of that I felt assured, but be-
yond this could determine nothing.
stole as silently as possible across
to the door. It was securely locked, Of
course, and could be forced open, II
at all, only by creating considerable
alarm. I stood, staring helplessly
about feeling the imposstbility OF
escape. could only wait for my jail
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your curiosity I'll tell you. We've got
the girl spotted; We can lay our hands
on her in an hour; and, believe me,
we've got the goods on the young lady.
Here's the sticker that did the busi-
ness, and I found it right where you
had hidden it away. I can find three
men-they are keeping out Of sight,
but I can stir them up-who1l swear
that she went away alone with Alva
from that factory over there; that he
had the bag with him, and that the
two got into the auto together. That
makes one HI Of a straight case.
don't it?'
1.-THE way you put it-yes. But
what good viii it do you fellows to
have her pinched? Where do you gain
ansthing?"
'aTime; it blocks the getaway with
the swag. That's all we want. See
here, Severn, we know where the stuff
is planted; at least we've got an idea,
but we've got to work slow and eau
tious in order to lift it. If it wasn't
for that we wouldn't care if she
skipped. If you'll help US to get quick
action, We'll let the girl go, and give
you share Take my word for it,
that's a d-n sight more than you'll
ever get by staying with her."
'eBut If she finds out that have
turned her DOWN.
"She won't never find it out; we'll
keep mum. Besides, you're doin' her
a good turn, keepin' her out Of the
electric chair. Well, there's the prop
osition-you can leave it, or take il"
Serious as the situation was, could
not fail to see it's absurdity. This was
no threat to frighten me; the fellows
meant what they said, although l
doubted if they really possessed the
knowledge claimed so glibly. But they
evidently meant to 60 on; they were
not blufing, for they really had an
ugly case, and could undoubtedly make
trouble. The evidence against the girl
was strong, almost convincing: = "v"n
shook my own confidence in her IN
nocence. The absurdity Of the situa-
ton lay in my absolute ignorance.
knew even less than they pretended to
know. What should I do? Pretend,
manufacture some story? I had no
faith it would work. These fellows
were criminals, suspicious and unscru-
pulous; they would only believe what
I could prove. If they caught me in
a deliberate lie, as they probably
would, that would instantly enc every
thing. might, then, just as we'll hght
it out with them now as later. l set
nv teeth, ready for what I felt sure
was coming.
you fellows have sized me up
wrong" I said quietly, but firmly. i
am not the kind to squeal because OF
threat. You'll find I'll protect the
lady, but I'll do it in my own way
not yours. The honest truth is, l
haven't anything to tell. You won't
believe that, but it is so. know less
than you claim to know. l nave no
knowledge Of where the money is, or
who got it. I do not know who killed
AIva; even now I haven't any suspl-
cions worth mentioning. But I will
say this plainly-I do not believe this
girl did it or that she had any hand
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No Worms in q Healthy Child

All children troubled with Worms have an un-
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improve the Digestion and act as eneralStrensth
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throw off or dspel the worms and the Child will be
in perfect health. Pleasant to take. 60c per bota
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Habitral Constipation Cured
in IA to II DayS

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Constipation. 1t relieves promptly but
should be taken regularly for IA to 81 days
to induce regular action. 1t Stimulates and
Regulates. Very Pleasant to Take. 60c
per bottle.
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r'Dging n head. Remember the full name and
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Tombstone epitaph., 1921-09-04
OIL TANK TRUCK IS
 DESTROYED BY FIRE

PHOENIX. Sept. Fire probably caused by a static electric spark, set fire to Speedway oil truck of the Rio Grande Oil company about 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon. entirely destroying the truck and about 300 gallons Of gasoline.
 The fire occurred about eight miles northwest of of Phoenix on the Glen dale road while w L. Lee, the driver Of the oil truck. was unloading the contents at filling station at that point.
 Flames suddenly enveloped the truck, but the driver had the presence of mind 10 release the brake and the truck rolled down a slight grade thus saving the filling station from destruc- tion.
 The truck was totally destroyed, the loss together was about 900 gallons of gasoline being estimated by an of ficial of the Rio Grande Oil company at about s2.000 No one was injured.
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-09-04
ARIZONANS MAY JOINT IN
 FIGHT FOR LOW RATES

PHOENIX, Sept. 2-D. F. Johnson, chairman of the state corporation commission, today said that although the commission had not been official Fly informed of the proposal of Cover Fner Oliver shoup of Colorado. for a |concerted action on the part of the ,estern states to secure a reduction in freight rates, the Arizona commission would lend it's fullest aid to such a course. Johnson said that the only information on the subject received here 90 far was that contained in press dispatches.
 Johnson sa1d thar ne understood the present movement would seek to have the advance in rates authorized by the interstate commerce commission when the roads were turned back to the private owners. eliminated. He said he believed especial atten- tion would be given to the rates on agricultural products.
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-09-04
NAY ERECT PLANT
 10 TREAT SILVER
 ORB NEAR GLOBE

GLOBE. Sept. 2-Mr. BrOckman. chemist, formerly with the Inspiration Consolidated Copper company, is re- ported to be examining silver mining claims in the Rambo and Quartzite section to determine the probable ton mage of ore adapted to treatments by a teaching process of which he is the inventor. and if he finds there is a sufficient tonnage available, may erect plant of ten to twenty tons capacity. His process is especially suited to the reduction of chloride ores, of which there is said to be a considerable supply in that vicinity
 Dan Rose, who has lease and bond on the Paul Jones mine at Rambo, was in Globe yesterday and reported that claim owners and leasors around Rambo and Quirtzite are actively at work and nearly all of them are talk ing out good ore. Husband and Willis have taken out many tons of silver ore of good grade from the old Fame mine at Quartzite. which in the early sos was a large producer. Dan says he has developed rich ore in the Paul dump. A successful teaching plant or says, would greatly stimulate mining in that part of the district.
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-09-04
PREPARATION FOR
 EXCESSIVE RATES

PHOENIX. Sept. 1-Actins on their own motion. the state corporation commission yesterday granted the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe and the Arizona Eastern authority to make reparation to the Southwest Cotton company for over charges. h the first case the overcharge of s13.01 was on cotton movements from Peoria and Glendale from Phoenix.
 In the case Of the Arizona Eastern the overcharge was on movement of cottonseed from Goodyear to the P. 6 E. Junction and thence 10 Phoenix. The seed was shipped at class A rate, but subsequently, a s21O rate carload lots, minimum 60.oO0 pounds was put in. II is 10 bring the charges down to that rate that reparation is made.
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-09-04
FREIGHT RATES TO BE
 BE sLAsHEc OCTOBER

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 2-Reduc- tions of 20 to 100 per cent in trans continental freight rates soon will be effective on all railroads, it was an- nounced by W. c. Barnwell, assistant freight traffic manager of the Atchi- son, Topeka and Santa Fe railroad. Most of them apply to westbound traffic, and are applicable from all eastern points.
 The reductions. which are said to be voluntary, are as follows, the rates applying to all units of loo pounds:
 The present import rate on green coffee from Pacific Coast ports to eastern destinations, will be reduced from slOs1 1-2 to 90 cents per 100 pounds in carload lots. the minimum weight also 10 be reduced from 'S0.O00 pounds to 40,00O pounds, and a spe- cial rate H s0 cents will also be pub lished to Chicago and points west with the higher minimum of s0,000 pounds. Before publishing the 90 cent rate. the concurrence of lines operat- ing east of Chicago must be obtained.
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-09-04
AcUA PRIETA TO cELE-
 eRATE ON SEPTEMBER 1e

DOUGLAS, Sept. 1.-Agua Prieta is already starting preparations for an independence day celebration to be held there September 16. committee having been appointed to arrange the program. Speeches. bull fight, street carnival and fireworks are few of the amusements on the tentative pro- gram.
 It will be 100 years ago September 16. that Mexico obtained her inde- pendence from Spain through the ef- forts of Hildago, who is the great hero of Mexico. Her freedom was gained only after II years of continuous fighting and because Hildago first conceived the revolution at II o'clock on the 18th of September, Is10, the celebration in Agua Prieta. as well as in other parts of Mexico, will start on the evening of that date.
 Those on the committee are Pablo Gonzales, presidente de municipal. Antonio Rivera. collector of customs. and Miguel Apalatgui. fiscal agent The installation of the new presidente lsmael Trevino will be combined with the independence day celebration.
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-09-04
HOUSES ARE SCARCE

BENSON, Sept. 1.-There is a grow ing demand in Benson for more hous. es. Several visitors were here this week all with the same story. Because of their belief in the coming of the Charleston dam, they wanted to locate here and were anxious to rent houses. but could not find anything suitable. It is thought that as soon as the bonds are voted for the work of building the Charleston dam, Benson very quickly would advance from her present status to that Of a much larger town. But the need for houses has been felt during the past six. months. and the citizenry are wishful that something should be done to take care of the sit uation immediately.
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-09-04
sERNER APPOINTMENT
 OFFICIALLY APPROVED

MORALES, Sept 1.-The United States treasury department has off. c:ai!y approved the appointment oi Harry E. Berner as special deputy col. lector Of customs Of the Arizona dis. :rict. In the official communication, Elliot Wadsworth, assistant secretary of the treasury, has so notified Mir Berner, who is one of the most eff. cent and popular federal officers in the government service on the Mexi. can border.
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-09-04
WHITE MULE PARTY
 HAS FATAL END

MIAMI. Sept. 2-Pedro Santos was shot and instantly killed by Raymon Req at the latter's home in Grover canyon this morning shortly before ' o'clock Req mounted a horse and at. tempted to escape to the north. being overtaken by posse headed by Dep. nty Bill Rose about an hour later, af. ter being shot thru the right hip. He was removed to the county hospital His wound may prove fatal At late hour this afternoon one of the Catho- lie priests of the district had been sent for for the purpose of administer. ing extreme unction rites.
 Santos and Req were both employees of the Miami Copper company. Req celebrated his birthday with a party beginning yesterday evening and last ing all night. The party is reported to have been literally supplied with white mule. Santos, who lived just across the canyon from Req. prepared 10 go 10 work this morning at the Miami Copper concentrator. As he was leaving his house Req shouted for him to come over and take a drink of white mule. Santos accepted the in- vitation. While seated in the window of his friends house, Req. is alleged to have produced a 45 Colt double action, firing two shots at his friend. the first passing through the window and the second entering his left shoul- der. passing downward through his lungs and lodging beneath the skin at the right of his back.
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-09-04
RESOLUTION ON RANDOLPH
 FORWARDED TO WIDOW

TUCSON, Sept. Ion behalf of the university faculty the following reso lution has been drawn up by Prof. 4 O. Neal, secretary of the faculty. ex pressing regret at the death of Colo nel Randolph, its chancellor. A copy Of the resolution was sent 10 Mrs Randolph:
 Whereas, death has removed Col Epes Randolph, chancellor of the University of Arizona, and chairman of its board of regents, strong and conscientious friend of the university an active and generous citizen of this state and pioneer builder of the great southwest;
 Therefore. be it resolved by the faculties of the University of Arizona and entered in the minutes of the same, that we. the faculties. keenly regret the loss of Colonel Randolph in all his association with the university and we join with the public in sincere sorrow al this parting from a valued friend. public spirited citizen and a far-seeing berefactor."
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-09-04
MExlckNS DENY THEY
 KILLED JESS FISHER
tContinued from Page Uneh

tICLllUueC lEOID rage Oucb appeared to be the same. Just how the cord had affected the wrists of the defendants was a matter of con siderable questioning, as was also the time fixed at the arrival of the two.
 His wife followed him and related the incidents Of the arrival of the two at their home She did not go with them back to the ranch. Wm. Stev- ems was recalled by the defense, re- beating testimony given yesterday on behalf of the state
 At five o'clock adjournment was taken to Tuesday morning, following the announcement of the defense that there was yet considerable testimony which could not be completed tonight and indications are that the case will not go to the jury before Tuesday af- terpoon.
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-09-04
SHERIFF GETS
 BID TO HANGING

Sheriff J. E. Hood today received an invitation to attend the hanging Of Nichan Martin at the Florence state penitentiary on September g. sent him by Thomas Rynnine, superinten- dent of the state penitentiary. Mir Hood says as the hour of the vent is a little too early in the morning. he will decline to accept the invitation The invitation which is printed in neat form on black bordered card reads: You are cordially invited to attend the execution of Nichan Mar tin September g, 1921, at 5 a. m, at the Arizona State Penitentiary at Florence, Ariz. This is the second time the date has been fixed for the hanging of Martin for a murder com mitted near Prescott, having been re- prieved from his first sentence.
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-09-04
luced as exhibits by the state.

duced as exhibits by the state. The witness went into detail regarding the positive 24 points of positive identifi- cation. Objection raised by the de fense as to the method used in ob- taining the prints of the defendants while in jail were overruled by the court. The prints were rom the left thumb of Garcia, he stated on direct examination, and he demonstrated each of the 24 points of identification. Examination of clothes of the de- fendants revealed presence of blood, the witness stated when they were brought to the jail at Douglas.
 Following Murchison's examination in which spectators concede the con nection of the defendant Garcia with the murder had been clearly establish ed by the state without a doubt, Jas F. Mcdonald. former sheriff Of O. chise county was placed on the stand for expert testimony on the science of finger prints, and he was on the stand for a considerable period. the defense interposing number of objections as tn ha .l tif:ed the two prints of Garcia as those made by the same man, and at times during his and Murchison's ex- amtion. the Moon case, finger print conviction from Cochise county, was cited by the court and attorneys.
 Dr. W A. Greene. of Douglas. was on the stand short time before even ing recess was taken, his testimony dealing chiefly with the wounds re- ceived by Fisher which caused his death.
 Following Dr. Greene, Ed Leahy. deputy sheriff. was on the stand when evening recess was taken, his testi- mony dealing mostly with the charac- ter Of wounds made in the body of Fisher. ith reference to rifle bull. lets.
 Attending the t,.ai are number of interested spectators, including My and Mrs. John H. Slaughter. Mrs. Fisher. the widow of Jess Fisher, and children and other relatives. The defendants, who dc not understand English. are attentive listeners to the testimony through John rgo, court in terpreter.
 It is possible the case will go to the jury by tomorrow noon, as the 1e fense will only put on two witnesses. the two defendants.
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-09-04
Offer Net Received

TUCSON, Sept. 3-When shown an Associated Press dispatch late tonight which stated that the chancellorship of the University of Denver had been offered to him, Dr Rufus Bernhard von kleinSmid, president of the Uni versity of Arizona. stated that no fo-- nal tender of the post had been made to him.
 To direct question as to whether he would accept the tender if it was formally made, Dr. von KleinSmid declined to reply except to say that 'an offer coming from an institution Of SO well established a reputation as the Denver institution would be given careful consideration
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-09-04
FIRST NATIONAL BANK TO GET RECEIVER

Through a typewriter notice post ed on the door of the First National Bank Of Tombstone, which failed to open it's door on August 19, the pub lic-or that many of the public who have chanced to see the notice learned yesterday and today that A. ''B. McCans, special national bank ex. aminer, has been appointed receiver of the local institution and will arrive within a few days
 The notice which is signed by H. T. Jernigan, examiner in charge, states that McCans has been appointed and iii arrive in a few days 10 take charge, and it is dated August 25th, although it is reported by depositors as having been first seen yesterda,
 Other than the posted notice no other word has been given out by the examiner in charge. Just when the receiver will arrive to take charge cannot be learned and nothing will be known until he arrives and takes over the bank.
 It was reported yesterday about the streets and learned on good authority that Mrs. Costello, presiden: of the defunct bank, has been called back tJ Washington by the Comptroller of Ma tional banks. Just the reason for her presence or the outcome of the con ference has not been learned here, and will probably not be learned until the new receiver comes here from Washington. hi
 Whether or not the appointing of a receiver means that depositors will have to wait for an extended period of time or whether matters will be clear ed up soon. remains to be seen on the arrival of the receiver, it is pointed out
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-09-04
osRecoN SAYS MEXICO
 CAN'T SIGN 4 TREATY
 WITH UNITED STATES

MEXICO CITY. Sept. 2-The sign ing of treaty with the United States is neither possible, convenient nor necessary and is contrary to Mexican constitutional precepts. is that it ere a;es special privileges for Americans. according to that portion Of President Obregon's message to congress deal ing with foreign relations, which was read in the house tonight.
 Prolonged with applause from the members of congress and the specta tors greeted President Obregon dec. laraton that it avs impossible to sign a treat with the United States.
 There was a demonstration also when the list of nations which had recognized Mexico was read.
 Foreigners Safe
 MeAIcO nds been cOHsOllCateu anu regulated in all parts" says the pres,- dents message. federal tribunals are functioning with independence of ac- ton, giving all necessary guarantees 10 foreigners and Mexican citizens numerous economics have been put into practice, thanks to which the na- tional debt will soon be paid. In a word all promises are being carried out"
 The report concluded consolidated report from all governmental depart ments. The reports by cabinet mem bers were optimistic and frequently alluded to the perfect harmony and cordiality" existing between the exc cutive, legislation and judicial branches,