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GREEN JACKSON IN TROUBLE. Editor of Colored Newspaper Accused of Criminal Libel. Green Jackson, a well known negro of Columbia, was arrested about 11 o'clock last Wednesday on a warrant from Sumter charging him with libel. The charge is the result of an article published in The Southern Sun, of which Jackson is the editor, on August 15, in which an attack is made on W. T. Andrews, a negrc of Sumter, who is editor of The Defender, a negro weekly. The controversy in the two papers was of a political nature, the names of Taft, Foraker. Capers and Tillman all ap pearing in the editorial which Andrews claimed is libelous. This is the first charge of criminal libel brought in South Carolina in about 15 years. Jackson, in the editorial which caused all the trouble, called Andrews many names that were hardly printable. Jackson stated at the station house after his arrest last night, that the editorial of August 15 was one of a number that had passed between Andrews and himself in a newspaper controversy. He stated that Andrews had intimated in his paper that he would have him indicted for libel but that he had no idea that he 1j -?? hid fhraat Thp ar v WOU1U CcU i J uuv uio wu.v?.. 'i rest was made by Detectives Forde and Richardson. Jackson at first protested, but finally submitted with-j out offering any resistance. On August 15 an ediJtorial ap peared in the Southern Sun attacking W. T. Andrews, a well-known negro in Sumter, editor of The Defender, a negro weekly of that city. Andrews was for several years principal; of the negro department of the city schools of Sumter. He has also been! mail carrier, census enumerator and! real estate dealer in Sumter. Much of the matter in the editorial in question was unprintable. It was of a political nature. He is charged y with being a very corrupt politician in Jackson's editorial in the Sun. The editorial is quite a long one and generally uninteresting and is filled with vituperation. The article alleges that Andrews' constituents \ sent him to the Republican convention in Chicago to vote for Foraker and after reaching that city he sidestepped and cast his ballot for Taft. In this connection he is referred to as a dirty varmint and a serpent of hell. The warrant alleges that the defendant published the editorial in - * t 1 j: question for the purpose 01 noiamg Andrews up to ridicule and that he circulated widely in Sumter county copies of the paper containing the denunciation.?Columbia State. K . -? Plans to Save the Yankee. New York, Oct. 21.--?John Arbuckle, founder of the Deep Sea Hotel for Working Girls and Young Men, has explained how he hopes to save the United States crusier Yan> - r; kefe, which ran aground on the Hen and Chickens reef. In Mr. Arbuckle's own words the method is this: "We will bface the different decks so that the pressure of air will not disrupt them. The hatches and other points will be made air tight and then the compressors will force the air into the hold of the vessel. The air is lighter than the water, so the water will be forced out. We turned on the compressed air into the hold of a steamer after whole wreckers had abandoned ifcaf ter spending $lo0,000 and nad given i it up as a hopeless task and in thirty minutes we raised the *1,500,000 steamer of 12,000 tons." Mr. Arbuckle suggests that the time ^ will come when every passenger steamer will be equipped with air compressors and the hatches so constructed that they can be closed and made air tight immediately the air compressors are started, "and the vessel saved no matter how large the hole in her hull." $ . Jealousy Cause of Tragedy. New York, Oct. 20.?When the Red Star liner Kroonland reached this port from Antwerp to-day she was without Heinrich Miller, of Luxemburg, a third class passenger. She brought in Nicholas Trausch, of Staltzenberg, in the ship's hospital with a knife wound in his side; a frightened girl, Miss Suzanna Robb, in the second cabin and the story of a short sea romance and tragedy. Miller. leaped into the sea about noon Sunday, believing he had killed Trausch after he had stabbed him across the dinner table. The two young men had quarreled about the girl. Miller was never seen again. The girl said she came from Luxemburg and had picked up a ; traveling acquaintance with Miller as they came down in the same coach to Antwerp to sail for this country. She did not know Trausch at all. . She and Miller grew to Know eacu other better in the hotel at Antwerp in the few days they stayed there, but as they took different cabins, they saw nothing of each other on the voyage. Both were bound for the same part of South Dakota, where Miler was to take a farm. But Trausch had seen and admired the girl, who is a pretty brunette. Some of the third-class pasengers said that the two men frequently "had words" when Trausch declared his intention of making her acquaintance as soon as they reached New York. The quarrel flared out suddenly at the dinner table Sunday. Mifler drew a long-bladed knife, and, leaning across the table, drove the blade into Trausch's side. Before he could be seized, he ran out onto the deck and leaped into the sea over the starboard rail. Life preservers and ropes were thrown to him. and boats were lowered. The ship came about and a British steamship came up to aid in the search, but he was not found. The ship's doctor discovered that Miller's blade had struck a rib and glanced and that the wound was comparatively slight. Needed. Edward prayed one night: "Dear God, take care of my mama way off in Europe an' do not let her be in a smash-up Send your angels to take care of her and send Jesus to take care of papa in Cleveland, but you stay here with me!"?The Delineator. Removing Temptation. My neighbor's small son, not yel four years old, appeared at my dooi one morning and, after looking in s moment, announced: "Your screen's unlocked." I was busy, so I said, "All right.' "Why don't you lock it?" he said "In a minute I will," I answered and he was silent a little while, 'Then: "I wish you would come do ii now." "But why, Lawrence?" I asked. "Well," he sighed, " I might tun in and my mama said not to."?Th( Delineator. New Church at Smoaks. An effort is on foot at Smoaks foi the erection of a Methodist church There is no church at this place, anc for several years services have beer held in the school building, but nov this has failed to longer prove satis factory to all and a church building may be the result. Several hundrec dollars have already been subscribed and it is thought that there will b< no trouble in raising an amount? suffi " no+oVilioh a ViqnHonmo r>Vi 11 rr1)' U1CUI IV/ covavaou w building.?Branchville Journal. [Cool i reminds us thai distant and of ti fortable wraps, needs of our tra< . : have in stock a Ladies' and J i from which you than to select y The widest rai nl\nIY% A A1 onctuco in uxio We are also um ters for high clas Millinery am Let us serve you Mrs. A. McB. Bamberg Jw I N 7 with its chilly bl 7 for the home thi 7 one of our splend J HEATERS,ST( I of which we have have a wide rang for you to selec hooves you, now cold, to get bus; needs in this dir good assortment i Rugs, Carpets and ask but the o to you that we c over city prices, ters for all kinds FURNITURE a At our store the ] that low prices : the sacrifice of qi your patronage. Qomhornr Cnrnitii T UQIIIUGIg I UIIIIIU 2 BAMBERG 1 Millinery, Silks, I Dress Novelties, i a We are very % we have pleased 3 S? presented to the latest styles of tl S? Our aim Is sti! ? and the latest t @ assured our price I firs. K. I. f S BAMBERG Probably She Meant It. - Lucile, a carefully brought up little girl of five years, returned from her ] 1 first party in great glee. "I was a good girl, mama," she announced and talked nice all the time." "Did you remember to say some- , ? thing pleasant to Mrs. Townsend just < before leaving?" her mother asked. : t "Oh, yes, I did," was the enthusiastic reply. "I smiled and said, 'I en-j joyed myself, Mrs. Townsend; I had I. l a lots better dinner than I thought; I'd have.'"?The Delineator. , Barred in the Presence of the Gentler Sex. r Little Francis, seven years old, was ! . being questioned, in the parlor, by I his oldest sister's beau as to what i constituted his studies at school. r "Reading, writing, spelling and arith metic," promptly replied the little1 ; fellow. | I "Do you know anything about vul->, ? ? /.nnflnno " Trroe QalrCiH | y gttl liaULlUUO) fT?o aoavu* i "Yes," replied the indignant child; - "I know they are something you 1 oughtn't to be talking about before sister!"?The Delineator. iber Days ; winter is not far le necessity of cornAnticipating the ie, we btfught and n excellent line of Misses' Cloaks i can do no better our winter wraps, lge of styles and unty to select from, disputed headquar>s 1 \ Dress Goods I t. Speaks & Co. j South Carolina -: tAAlliAHAim TE R| asts, has no terrors 7 ! it is fitted up with X I lid J! )VESorRANGES * j i a select stock. We fj i e of sizes and styles X :t from and it be- X 1 that it is growing X \ y and supply your X > ection. We have a X ' and Tapestries f! pportunity to prove 2? , an save you money ' We are headquar- ? J nd HARDWARE X! )urchaser is assured ? ] ire not obtained at > lali+.tr and wp Sftlinit. 2b , 4UIA1 l/J MUU VI V re & Hardware Co. f SOUTH CAROLINA ? Laces, Trimmings, | j Cloaks, Skirts, Etc. |j much gratified that XC oti and that we have 5c public the best and JSj tie season. I* 1: II to get in the best JSP o be had. Also be 8? s are the lowest. ? shuck & Co. | SOUTH CAROLINA * * THE LAW AND THE MOB. Interesting Incidents of the Spartanburg Episode. Assistant Adjutant General Brock, who is back .:i his office after an ex-j citing exper .ue with the mob at Spartanburg. :a}s the Columbia correspondent o: tne Charlotte Observer, is bubbling over with enthusiastic praise of the militia that was on duty at the jail, and relates some interesting sidelight incidents of the two strenuous days, which have not been published. "My experience at Spartanburg," said General Brock, "demonstrates strikingly that all is needed in this part of the country to check mob violence is a firm, determined stand by the authorities, with a sheriff of grit and manhood like Sheriff Nichols to hold the fort till the militia can be brought into play. There is good stuff in the enlisted men of the militia throughout the state, and they nan Vna HoncnrfdH unnn to art like soldiers every time they have leaders who set the example. The men we had about that jail in Spartanburg meant business and they would have Bhot to kill at the command. That was because the sheriff had grit and nerve and was determined to do his duty at any cost. And one company particularly, Captain Nichols' company, deserves special credit for its soldierly bearing and conduct. The men were recruited from the very mill where the lady was assaulted and the men in the mob were of their own flesh and blood, their very kinsmen. . "A striking illustration of this conduct came under my own observation. A private, who came to Columbia with us, was one of those on duty. I Baw him have a very interesting interview with his own father, whom he caught sight of in the crowd. He went to his father and warned him that the militia meant business and would shoot to kill, that the elder man had better go home as it might possibly be his fate to be shot dead by his own son. The father at first tried to shame the young man, but he failed and went away. I saw him - -* J --1J V. ~ anerwara aiiu uc sazu uc <n a.o gmu he took his son's advice. "But this speech-making to mobs gives me a tired feeling, and I think it should not be indulged in, at least bo far as making the mob promises and c ncessions. The mob needs to learn, possibly by bitter experience, that is is outside of law, is a violator of the law and will be given no consideration. An effort was made to have Sheriff Nichols make a speech to the mob. He declined as did Governor Ansel. I also declined." It is reported here that both Judge Klugh and Solicitor Sease in their talks to members of the mob promised them that the negro Irby would be speedily hanged, although there ts no charge that Irby committed the actual crime for which the mob wanted to lynch him, but made only an attempt, being frustrated. Year after year the legislature has refused to make attempted, criminal assault a capital offense. "Little Bill" Howard, the moonshiner in prison at the time, who was pressed into duty when the sheriff had only himself, two constables, Mr. Brock and another Howard to defend the jail against the mob, did splendid service. It was. he who broke, with a well directed bullet, the arm of the man who was hammering against the jail gate with a sledge hammer. Little Bill used a shotgun, but he had neglected to put a, shell in when he "pulled down" on a fellow who had jumped upon the jail wall with a weapon, otherwise the man would undoubtly have been killed, said Colonel Brock. "While hurrying through the streets to the jail on the first warning of immediate danger," said Coloael Brock, "Sheriff Nichols had to push his way through the crowds. Members of the mob shouted at him iemanding the keys. "'Here are my keys,' called back the sheriff, holding his keys up. 'If rou want them you will have to take them. I want you to understand I will never give them up.'" Rev. Mr. Harley came into the jail, jaid Colonel Brock at a critical time. 'But" he continued, "I couldn't repress a smile in spite of the seriousaess the situation at the good-bye words between the preacher and the sheriff. '"Good bye, sheriff,' the preacher said, grasping the sheriff's hand warmly as the tears gathered in the jcclesiastic's eye. 'I shall certainly 'emember you in my prayers.' "'Now look here,' replied the sherff, 'that's very kind of you to remember me in your prayers, but I would idvice you to do most of your prayng for those men out there in the nob. It looks to me as if they are ?oing to need a lot of sympathy be'ore this is over."' Killing at Negro Frolic. Spartanburg, Oct. 21.?Matthew lolly, colored, was shot and killed jy Will Haywood, also colored, Tuesiay night at a negro frolic on Pierce Anderson's place, at Reidville, Spar ;anburg county Haywood made lis escape just after the shooting and s still at large. A warrant was sworn >ut for his arrest and parties are out ooking for him. From the testimony jrought out at the coroner's inquest t seems that Holly was shot down n cold blood. Dr. Brown Arrested. Dr. W. H. Brown, a veterinarian vho came here from Kentucky about ;wo years ago, was given a preiminary hearing by Magistrate Brunjon Monday on the charge of breach )f trust with fraudulent intent. The jrosecuting witness is Mr. E. A. Zeiger, who claims that Brown withheld ;he sum of $25 he received as "boot" n a mule trade made for Zeigler. The defendant was held for trial at ;he January term of court. He gave )ond in the sum of $400 and was eleased.?Orangeburg Sun. In the primary held in Richland :ounty on Tuesday for probate judge, .0 succeed W. Hampton Cobb, who lad been elected solicitor, Jno. T. Jaston was elected over L. W. Hascell by about a hundred votes. Special I For Quid PAR BAMBEKG COUNTY. Eighty-five acres, about sixty-five acres cleared; only about one mile North of Bamberg. Thirty-six acres, about twenty-five acres cleared; about one mile Northeast of Bamberg. Fifty acres, about forty acres cleared; about two and one-half miles South of Bamberg. Sixty-two acres, about thirty acres cleared; about two and one-half miles South of Bamberg. Thirty acres, about twenty acres cleared; two and one-half miles South of Bamberg. Four hundred and forty-two acres, about one hundred and fifty acres cleared: one mile North of Midway. One hundred and fifty acres, about seventy-five acres cleared; about one mile East of Midway. Nine hundred and ten acres, about three hundred acres cleared, and three hundred acres more of fine lands can be cleared: within one-half mile of Midway. Two hundred and sixty acres, about one hundred acres cleared; about two miles North-east of Bamberg. Six hundred and fifty acres, finely timbered with hard woods; about five miles east of Ehrhardt. Two hundred and fourteen acres, about one hundred cleared; about six miles East of Ehrhardt. ...CITY PRC BAMBERG. One six-room, two story dwelling, on New Bridge street, with servant's house, barn and stables and other outbuildings.: One five-room dwelling, on Main street, South, with barn and stables. One seven-room dwelling, on New Road street, South, with barn and stables and other outbuildihgs and three acres lot. Five tenant houses, three with four rooms and two with two rooms, on New Road street. Two open lots, containing two or more acres, on New Road street. One open lot, on Church street, West, ninety-eight feet front by fiftythree and one-fourth feet deep. , J. T. O Real Estate Agent j WE HA I An up-to-date drug sto I ment, of Drugs, Patent fl Stationery, Cut Glass. ( I Goods, Cigars, Etc. W 1 and at right prices. Give I Hoover's I I TELEPHONE 44 Orangeburg Bi Orangeburg, i I Grand Fall Opening September I Courses in Book-keeping, P I Short Hand. Courses G I five months. Write GOME1 i charl | Fall Fi 1 AND VI! |navy iWITH HER Li SHIP "TEXAS" FLEET IN P0R1 DON'T FORGE November i< This is the Timi Visit the Citj WEDNESE Military Parade: s? Trades Display; Parade and Hose * tomobile Floral I x Game, Charlestoi * Aquatic Carnival xj Carnival. I LOW RATES C bargains < Buyers !MS..? Five hundred acres, about three hundred cleared and in high state of cultivation, with good improvements; about one mile East of Kearse. One hundred acres, about seventyfive acres cleared, and in good state of cultivation; one mile South of Odom's Bridge. Five hundred acres, two hundred acres cleared, balance in timbers;. about three miles East of Midway. One hundred and seventy-eight acres, about seventy-five acres cleared; about one mile North-east of* Bamberg. One thousand and forty-two acres, about four hundred acres cleared; about five miles East of Midway and seven miles South-west of Branch ville. One hundred and eighty acres, one hundred and thirty acres cleared; about two miles East of Denmark. ORANGEBURG COUNTY. Seventy-one acres in Willow township, sixty acres cleared; about four miles west of Cope. * Thirty-one and one-fourth acres, about fifteen acres olesred; only one and one-half miles North of Norway. . Four hundred acres In Willow Township, two hundred and fifty acres cleared;only three miles Southwest of Norway. Full description with prices and terms can be promptly had on application. 5PERTIES... i; '2 : One open lot on New Bridge street, measuring one hundred and five feet front by three hundred feet deep. A block of lots on Railroad Avenue, West, containing ten acres, with about five acres of pecan trees In bearing. , ~ o DENMARK. One two-story dwelling, with ten rooms, with an average of 16%x22 feet each, hot and cold water piped to each room; mantels of latest designs; situated on Palmetto Avenue, South, the highest point in the town of Denmark. If a thing of beauty means f joy forever, coupled with great conveniences means even more. Prices and terms on application. 'NEAL Bamberg, S. C. ' ============= / 2 ME IT!l re with a choice assort- / * * ; Medicines, Paints, Oils, I 3ombs, Brushes, Rubber B e can serve you promptly , I ! us a share of your trade fl Drug Store! BAMBERG, S. C. ????^?m usiness College I|J South Carolina I 21st to October 1st. Thorough Hj| enmanship, Typewriting and I )mpleted in from three to - I for catalogue to-day. J ESTON I jstivalf SIT THE ? yard! HBGE BATTLE- 2 AND TORPEDO j| T THE DATES. X 6th-2I5t, '081 e of the Tear to * r by the Sea. V | A V "SHRIN- Sv'S; JAY, ERS DAY" X l|| ; Fantastic and f *- - 101 J? ire uvyaiuuieuu * 'arade; Foot Ball ? a vs. Savannah; 9 in Harbor; Street X jNRAJWA^;/j . ' 'V" * ... -i h- : < . r^i