University of South Carolina Libraries
ESCAPED CONVICT CAPTURED. William Smith Bf Behind Peniten tiary Bars.-Made his Escape from the Infirmary with Harry Dean. News and Courier. 0olumbia, October 19.-William Smith, one of the two convicts who escaped from the state penitentiary on the night of October 10, is again behind the prison walls. His con federate, Harry Dean, is still at large, as are the two convicts, Walter Al len and Jim Sudduth. who got out a few days after l)an and Smith. Sn1ith was captured last night at his uncle's home. niear Ilman. by t w penitentiary guards, Sondley and Harley, who left Columbia yesterday morning on the early trail' for neigh borhood of Simth 's old home, in Spar tanburg county. Sure enough they found- Smith in the field with his uncle in the upper portion of Spartanburg, and at once made arrangements- to bring him back to the penitentiary. They arrived early this morning and when Superintendent Griliith went to his office this morning he had a long talk with Smith, in which Smith told how he and Dean got away. The story confirmed the superintendent's the ory as to the escape. At one time Dean had been turnkey in the main building, and at that time he had secured a piece of a key which he used on the night of Octob er 10 to open -the door of the cell in the old infirmary, where he was con fined. To do this he had to use a clever device, which'must have taken him some time to study out. Dean then aroused Smith and told him to go with him. Smith now is of the opin ion that Dean took him aiong merely because Dean needed him, as he could not well get out alone. The two men went over the prison wall by the side of the!Columbia Canal, and their des cent was perilous, especially as each man has a lame arm. Smith told Capt. Griffith that when they got out side he and Dean came around the penitentiary wall towards the front ,of the building and passed by the new water-works plant, going towards the railroad track. When they reach ed the railroad Dean told him to wait a few minutes, that he thought he could get some elothes, as both men were in prison garb. Within a few minutes Dean returned with a suit for each of them and with some money, and the men then started on their journey. Evidently Dean had a friend nearby, and Capt. Griffith thinks it was either some relative or that it was a form:er convict who, having served his term, lives near the pris on now. Dean and Smith got out of the pris on about 2 a. m. They walked to Blythewood, which is on the railroad between here and Charlotte, and there bthey caught the train which left Co lumabia at 6 a. m. At Charlotte they sepyrated and Smith went to Gaston ia, where his sisters live, and from that place to Inman. He declares he does not know where Dean went., When Harry Dean was convicted of murder and sent to the '"pen'' for life his brother, Ed. Dean, wis a guard at the state prison. He handed to Capt. Griffith his resignation when he knew his brother was to be a pris oner, and he was then elected to a position on the police force of Co lumbia, which he later resigned to be come guard at the Federal peniten tiary. Ed Dean is a young man who b ears a fine reputation among those who know him, but the fact that he had been in this section about the time his brother escaped made some persons suspicious, and heaning the rumors Ed Dean went to Capt. Griffith and told him he hoped he was not suspeeted of aiding Har;y to escape, as he would certainly have advised him not to do so had he known it. -Other members of Harry Dean's famn ily have written to him to the same effect. There has as yet been no news of Walter Allen and Jim Sudduth, the two trusties from the Dark Corner of Greenville county, who walked away from the prison on the morning of .the 15th. But they will almost cer tainly go back to the Dark Corner. It is not difficult at all to under stand why Walter G. Allen could not resist the temptat.ion to violate the confidence placed in him and t' Xrow away his ehance for pardon. A!len shot and killed his neighbor, Henry Tramnmell, because, it is alleged, STrammell had insulted Mrs. Allen. He was sent to the "pen'' for lif.e and his friends believed he would soon be pardoned. The case came be fore the pardon board at the October meeting, and it is possible a pardon might then have been recommended aind granted, but Allen's attorney has for some months been ill and was un able to appear. He was also unable tlhe bl._rd to consider at that time, and in order to secure this testimony the case was continued until the next meeting. When he went to prison Allen's pretty young wife had to go to work in a cotton mill. Since then one of their two children has died. On Sun day last Allen showed Capt. Griffith a letter from his wife, in which she said that her health had broken down, that she had to give up her work and t.hat she did not even have anything to eat, while her child was being de prived of everyt)hing a child should have. When Allen gave the letter to the kind-hearted superintendent to: read the voun. miitnrailler broke diwn and eried. for the letter told of the woman's disappointment tiat lie was not to come home to her soon, and in it he read between the lines he might never see her alive. Four four years Allen has daily had the chance to steal his freedom, and during that time he has had the hope of pardon. Two days after the receipt of this pitiful Jetter. Allen took his ehalnce. It is not hard to guess where he will go and when he has seen his wife he will soon, in all probability, be behind the bars again. -Mrs. Allen has written to the guard, Mr. Pressley, that if Walter came home she would send him back to the penitentiary rather than have him hunted over the land. HUBBY MUST TALK TO WIFE HALF HOUR. Chicago, Ill.-Can Municipal Judge Clelland, who has worked such wonderful reforms through his Max well str t police court, make a man talk to his wife. Adolph Fielder, a mehinist, :who was aWrested some weeks ago as a saloon loafer, has been transformed into a model hus band in every respect but one. His wife says he will not speak a word to her and hasn't for a month. "Why don't you talk?" he asked Fielder. "I used to, but every time I open ed my mouth, I got both feet into it, so I cut it out.'' "Now, see here, Fielder,'' said the judge, "you-ve got to talk to this wo man half an hour each day. I don',t care how you divide up the time. If you don't I'll take you and your wife into chamber here when you report in two weeks, and I'll make you talk steadily to her for three. And if that don't break the ice, I '11 make you talk for six hours. You may go now, but bring a generous supply of conversa tion when you come here two weeks from today.'' John Griffith's current production of Shakespeare's "King Richard the Third'' although played most effee tively by the leading tragic actors of the past three centuries with the ori ginal business and effects devised by the immortal author, and later pres ented with new ideas and embellish ments originated by the famous Col ley Cibber, v:ill on the occasion of Mr. Griffith's coming engagement here have many modern bits of business and illustration suggested by the well known London stage manager, -Mr. Murray Qarson, who likewise conduct ed several of the finishing rehearsale of the present company. Mr. Carson is a manager and stage producer of long experience and his artistie work in putting on Beerbohm Tree's pro duotion of Step'hen Phillip 's "Herod'' drew the attention of thea tre-going London to his capability in that direction in a way that will not soon be forgotten. Mr. Carson is the author. of many most delightful plays, including "Rosemary,'' "Change Al ley,'' "The Bishop's Move,''."Gud geons'', etc. His artistic efforts in connection with Mr. Griffith's pro duction is a strong assurnee of its un usual merit.. FOR AGENTS A SUCCESS. 'THE OLD WORLD AND ITS WAYS" WM JENNINGS BRYAN 586 Imperial Octavo Pages. 251 Su perb Engravings from photographs taken by iCol Bryan. Recounts his trip around the world and his visits to all nations. Great est book of travel ever written. Most successful book of this generation. 41,000 called for in 4 months.. Write us for sample reports of first 100 agents employed. The people buy it eagerly. The agent's harvest. Outfit FREE-Send fifty cents' to cover cost of mailing and handligg. THE THOMPSON PUBLISHING CO St. T.ouis, Mo. THE NOTABLE EVENT OF 1907. THE SECOND ANNUAL GEORGIA-CAROLINA FAIR The great Two-States Exhibition at Augusta, Ga. NOVEMBER 4u-9 Agricultural and Industrial -County, Club and Individua Exhibits of the resources of Georgia and South Carolina. Over $4,000 in Premiums-Great Exhibition of the newest and most advanced Farming and Agricultural Machinery. For the first time in the South the great labor-saving Cotton Picking Machine will be in operation daily during the Fair. Magnificent Display of Poultry and Pet Stock-the greatest ver eyhibited in the Southland. Great Cotton Farade-$500 in Special Prizes. Splendid display of Cattle and Live Stock. Attractions and Amusements-First United States Artillery Band, the finest in the South-engaged especially for this oc casion at a cost of over $1,500. Fine Running. Trotting and Pacing Races for large Purses. Over $4,000 in Purses. The j reatest Football Game of the Season-University of Georgia vs Clemson College. Special Trains. A variety of Free Amusements, including "Dare Devil Doherty." Free Balloon Ascensions-Twice Daily. 1 The Largest and Finest Midway ever brought South. Remember the Dates, November 4 to 9. I3oVVr 2ates XWC03. A1 Pci=ts.s For Further Information apply. to" FRANK E. BEANE, Secretary, Augusta, Ga. (CONDENSED) STATEMENT -OF THE COMMERCIAL BANK OF NEWBERRY, S. C., under call of State Bank Examiner at close of business September 17, 1907. RESOURCES. Loans and discounts - - .- - $406,831 16 Overdrafts - - - - - - 5,653 08 Furntiure and fixtures - - - - 3,116 93 Cash and sight exchange - - - - 42,172 36 $457,773 53 LIABILITIES. Capital Stock - - - - - - $ 50,000 00 Undivided profits (less expenses paid) - 49,484 84 Dividends (unpaid) - - - .- - ~ 1,030 00 Cashier's checks - - - - - - 103 88 Due Banks - - - - - - 858 38 Bills payable '- - .. - - - 20,000 00 Individual deposits - - -.- - - 336,296 43 a $457,773 53 JNO. M. KINARD, Pres. i 0. B. MAYER, Vice-Pres. J. Y. McFA LL. Cashier 4 Per Cent. Interest Paid in our Savings Department. We Lend Money TO Buy Homes! We provide easy terms of payment. We enable borrowers to accumulate a fund in Monthly fnstallments, on which interest is allowed to meet obligations at maturity., lt is cheaper than paying rent. If you want to save money to,buy a home take a Security Contract. If you want to save money for any purpose take a Security Contract. It pays. Call on A. J. Gibson, Asstant Secretary and Treasurer, at office, corner Boyce and Adams streets, next door to Copeland Brothers. SECURITY LOAN AND INVESTMNT CO, wr agr- wr a. e C, statement of the condition Newberry, S. C., Sept. I call of State Bank Exami 3ills receivable....... $219,605 64 )verdrafts........... 5,18o 75 'ixtures. ......... -ash on hand and due ron other Banks .... $ 10,193 92 $238,617 23 Watch us grow. We pay 4 per C nent compounded Semi-annually. THE EXCH D. DAVENPORT, GEO. B. C President. W. B. WALLAci Iat-o. The People's Prosperi Paid Up Gapital - Surplus and Individ al Stockholders' Liabilitie For protection of depoi H. C. MOSELEY, President. W. W. WHEELER, Cashier. Better a conservative Intere return when wanted, than a hig about the principal. A National Bank is a safe De nakes it so. Likewise our Bo Af prudent conservative manage DIREC G. W. Bowers. J. A. C. Kibler. R. L. Luther. M. A. Carlisle. J. H. Hunter. J. P. ] We allow 4 percent. pe Department, interest g YOUR B. THE NEWDERRY Capital $50,000 - - No Matter How Small, The Newberry will give it careful att applies to the men and JAS. McINTOSH, President. The First Cougd * Even though not severe, has a tive membranes of the throat Coughs then come easy all wi * slightest cold. Cure the first i Sset up an inflamation in the del lungs. The best remedy, is SYRUP. It at once gets rngh moves the cause. It is free fr a child as for an adult. 25 cer MAYES' QF EVERY ONE DOESNf Some have to dig, share But if you will partment and lay up a ings you will soon hav your own.' Open an a day and take a step up Today's prudence is The BanI( ol Prosperi Dr. Geo. Y. Hunter, Pres't. J. F. Browne, Cashier. of The Exchange 15ank 01 7th, 1907, in response to ier. Capital stock. ......$50,000 00 Surplus .............,. 6,460 74 Cashier's Checks...... 269 84 Dividends unpaid...... 87 50 Bills payable. .......75,000 00 Deposits..............io6,799 15 $238,617 23 nt. interest in our Savings Depart iNGE BAN( ROMER, M. L. SPEARMAN, Attorney. Cashier. ', Asst. Cashier. National Bank ty, A. C. - - - $25,000 00 Profits $6,000 00 s . $25,000 00 sitors. V.. A. CARLISLE, Vice-President jEO. JOHNSTONE, Attorney. st on your deposit with its safe h rate and a feeling of doubt posit. Government supervision ird of Directors is a guarantee ment. TORS: W. P. Pugh. Jnos B. Fellers. W. A. Moseley. Geo. Johnstone. H. C. Moseley. 3owers. r annum hi our,Savings >ayable semi-annually. ANKING! SAVIGS BANK. - Surplus $30,000 No Matter How Large, Savings Bank ention. This message: the women alike. J. E. NOR WOOD, Cashier.. If the Season, tendency to irritate the sensi and delicate bronchial tubes. ater, every time you take the 0 ough before it has a chance to 4 ~icate capillary air tubes of -the QUICK RELIEF COUGH at the seat of trouble and re >m Morphine and is as safe for0 ts at UG STORE. 'T INlERIT MONEY. and dig hard, for their utilize our Savings De portion of your earn e an "Inheritance'' of ccount in this Ba,k to ward. tomorrow's pleasure. ProsperiIy, ty, S.C. Dr. J. S. Wheeler, V. Pres. J. A. Counts, Asst. Cashr.