University of South Carolina Libraries
Bfi-.v* " ytt ..... . ........ .... t ?seaB*s tms <.-^?kub || ' j| ' " . ' . " : ^ '' ' ' 5U^ Hamburg ^pralb I = M > Established 1891 BAMBERG, S. 0., THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 9, 1911. One Dollar a Year M ~ COUNTRY NEWS LETTERS * I SOME INTERESTING HAPPENINGS | IN VARIOUS SECTIONS. News Items Gathered All Around the County and Elsewhere. Country Correspondence. H ? 3^ * We notice that nothing was said in last week's issue about the fifth Sunday union meeting at Springtown, and as it was a very enjoyable, inspiring meeting, we think it not untimely to speak of it yet. Special mention must be made of the excellent sermons preached by Rev. B. F. A 11cm nn Sntnrdav and Snnriav ; ? ^ mornings, to appreciative congregations. The next union, in April, goes to Georges Creek. Sassafras school is being taught this session by Miss Clara Stoudenmeyer, of Saluda, jtf Mrs. S. W. Sandifer and sister, Miss Lillian, visited the former's paxents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. F. Kinij*. ard, at Ehrhardt, from Friday to Monday, incidentally attending a pindar shelling on Friday night at the home of Miss Sophia Copeland and Saturday night at Mr. Adam Y ^ Kinard's. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hill are enter I taming tneir mouiers luis ween. Mrs. L. E. Hill, of Bamberg, and | ^ Mrs. Susan Folk McMillan, of Ehrhardt. These ladies, though in their three score years and ten, are sprightly, lively, and jolly, and "Mamma" and "Grand ma." are a source of pleasure to their host, hostesses, grand-children, and neighbors. | > The Pine Grove school is being v?. , taught by Miss Annie Harsey, of Swansea. We are sorry to learn of the illness of Mrs. J. L. Smoak, of Denmark, and truly hope her condition is much improved. Farmers are turning the soil in every nook and corner, and think V several of the boys in our community are going to make an effort at an acre of prize corn. Success to them! PAID THE FIXES. Governor Remits Jail Sentences of Abbott and Dearman. Remitting the jail sentences in the cases of Ed. Abbott and Frank Dear man, Governor Blease last monday acted in these well known cases. Abbott and Dearman plead guilty to r gambing in Spartanburg .in 1907 and I; were each sentenced to pay a fine of $60 and serve a year on the public works of Spartanburg county. The statement came from the governor's office that "they paid their 3 - fines' and the governor has relieved them of their sentences." Abbott and Dearman pleaded guilty to the charge of gambling in July, 1907, and were sentenced by Judge R. O. Purdy to pay a fine of $60 and serve a year on the public works. The chaingang sentence, however, however, was suspended during good behavior. In July 1910, Abbott and Dearman were caught in a gambling raid at the Orgeon hotel in Spartanburg and were fined in the police court and, later, upon a warrant sworn out by f ? representatives of the law and order * league, were taken before Judge W. B. Gruber to show cause why the sentence of one year on the chaingang, } suspended by Judge Purdy during their good behavior, should not be WjjB- enforced. ^ Judge Gruber decided the case against Dearman and Abbott, directing that they serve the sentence of a ev . yea.1" uu Lilt; puunu wuino. From Judge Gruber's decision an I- appeal was taken to the supreme court, Solicitor Otts appearing for the State. Last week the supreme ^ court sustained the lower court, di. recting that they serve the sentence. When news of the court's decision reached Spartanburg Abbott and Dearman got busy with a petition for a remission of the jail sentence. This was freely signed, it is said, and was presented to Gov. Blease Sunday by S. J. Nichols, of Spartanburg. Engineer Dead, Passengers Safe. ? Tulsa, Okla., Feb. 7.?Byron Collender, engineer, sacrificed his life vpcterdav in an endeavor to avert the wrecking of a 'Frisco passenger train at New Tansha, eight miles southwest of Tulsa. When the train struck an obstruction Collender instructed his fireman, "' 7 Taylor Everly to jump. Collender, however, remained with his engine and when it fell from the 7 embankment he was pinioned beneath. He was fatally injured and Everly was severely hurt but the pas * sengers aboard the train escaped with only minor hurts. Collender resided in Monette, Mo. I X "TH K WILD EAST WIND." j "Old Tinier" Writes of the Crop Prospect, also Some News. Wanderer's Rest, Feb. 6.?Still the warm spell continues. A little fire is comfortable this morning, however. An East wind is blowing that causes an old man's bones to ache, gives him the blues and make them feel out of sorts; nothing goes right, nature seems all wrong, rub pussy on the back and away she will scamper, for the East wind causes what? This question is an open one, never has been satisfactorily answered; they bring vegetable pests, turn crops yellow, leaves a man feeling like he has two mothers-in-law, but so it is, this disheart171 a - J il,? nAnnl, ? c emng Hiasi wiiiu. i\uw cue peaen 10 showing the first blooms, a few more warm days and some of the trees will be in full bloom; the plums too are showing their flowers, che fig buds are bursting, and the umbrella ! china tree is waking out of its long f sleep. What is the outcome to be? i a fruit crop it is to be hoped; still | winter may give way to spring for a while then laugh it to scorn, come with the frost king in full sway or snow all under, the like has been, may be so again, but we will cross the bridge when it is reached, not before is the better way. About 20 years ago we had an extra early spring, forward oats headed out in March; the writer had ^ ^ +V?/*v rv*?i/4 a i*\ f Vi io cl lieiu WcllSC Lllgli tiiC y l mc ui Uis eye, the first day of April came and snow with it, his field of oats cov ered, in a few days they were all prone to the earth, dead; a second crop sprung up but made nothing; one pear tree was covered with a blanket all snug and good, this tree made fruit, all the others killed. Not that we look forward to this fate this time nor mean to be a calamity howler. All is well that ends well, and we look forward for a fruitful year to reward the honest worker for his toil. It is well to be remembered by others and a great pleasure. Only yesterday the baby, now a miss, going to school, in town at that, came running; ho dad! here is a present for you; guess who sent it. Scon the package was opened and there thA nhotoeraDh of a friend and his three little boys, one a little tot of a year in its father's lap, one standing on either side made a pretty picture and one justly proud of. Yes, and we look forward to the day that these three little boys will be men of sterling worth and an honor to their parents. I like to see chil-J dren, watch them at play. The past week was one of pleasure as the littlo trrnTidsnn nnri hii? mother and two little nephews were here. How they ran and played all day; such a time they had, it was fun, and a little niece spent one night too. After supper the old man got his violin, they all around, the little niece resting her arm on his knee, the old songs played and sung, "The Song of the Cats," "Dan Tucker," and others. There the little girl i stayed, her eyes sparkling as the stars, after awhile she closed them and was fast asleep, her head nesting on the old man's knee; she was taken up gently in his arms and as he laid her on the bed he thought of the song, "Sleep, darling, sleep; wej bid you goodnight; sleep, darling, sleep, good night." Happy hours of childhood, the1 joy of every normal man and woman. I Come, again, little folks; you bring joy and sunshine with you. We had the pleasure of Mr. and ^ J TTil V. + AITS. tt. LI. i\irKiauu, ui rum ua.i ui, one day last week. They were looking well and cheerful and well pleased with their new home. Many years more may they be with us. Miss Cressida Breland is quite sick, hope she will be well soon. Dr. H. M. Brabham will leave in a day or two for Folsom, La. We wish him much success in his new field, j while we will miss him here. His i new field is a flattering one, and trust success will crown his efforts. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Kearse, of the Folk section, were at White Point Sunday-school yesterday evening. ' J trnnont' COdtc Of film A g<JUU LIJ-CLll N V I, OV.UVW " w day-school last evening. We all missed your absence. One more member to that corn club. Who next? OLD TIMER. Lorimer Won't Quit. Washington, Feb. 6.?Senator Lorimer to-day emphatically denied that he intends to resign. According to the report, Lorimer is convinced that the senate will vote against him, and intends to get out before the vote is taken. The matter has been freely discussed in the senate for several days, Lorimer declaring this morning that he would not resign. IN THE PALMETTO STATE SOME OCCURRENCES OF VARIOUS KINDS IN SOUTH CAROLINA. State News Boiled Down for Quick Reading?Paragraphs About Men and Happenings. The appropriation bill passed by the general assembly carries appropriations of $1,971,322.51. This is the largest appropriation bill in the history of the State. The handsome new residence of Mr. James M. Albergotti, in Orangeburg, was partially destroyed by fire last Sunday afternoon, entailing a loss of about $3,000 on house and furniture. The house was a new one, and had been occupied only a few weeks. There will be no primary in Orangeburg county for a successor to Robert E. Copes, recently elected circuit judge. The office to be filled is that of probate judge and special referee. There is no money in the hands of the Democratic executive committee to hold a primary, so the matter will be decided in a special election ordered by the governor. There are two candidates for the position: Mr. Andrew C. Dibble and Dr T. TC Sturkie. TILLMAN IS SILENT. Refuses to Discuss Blease's Message on Trusteeships. Washington, Feb. 3.?Senator Tillman declined to express any opinion as to what effect the message of Governor Blease might have upon his membership on the boards of Winthrop and Clemson colleges. It is known, however, that he feels that his membership on these boards is entirely legal. There is no indication here that Senator Tillman will tender his resignation from either of these boards because of Governor Blease's latest message. Fairfax Fancies. Fairfax, Feb. 6.?Messrs. Wm. and Dan Strickland, of Walterboro, have moved here. They have a furniture store. Mr. Chas. Owens, of Beaufort, who has been trying our artesian water, etc., for some time for his health, is quite established now at the Fairfax hotel, under Mrs. Rentz's kind care and is improving fast. Mrs. Holman and Mrs. Carey, of Atlanta, have been visiting friends here. Mr. and Mrs. Bennett, of Olar, are spending several weeks here. Mrs. Hattie Whatley, of Pittsford, N. Y., went with Mrs. Jake Rentz to Estill, where they spent several days very pleasantly. Mrs. Whatley is a lady of uncommon culture and refinement, and we hope we can keep here always. Mr. and Mrs. Oats, of Columbia, visited here recently. Mrs. F. O. Brabham, of Scotia, visited here recently. Several of our young ladies, with Mrs. J. D. Timmons as chaperone, atended the play at Brunson on Friday evening. Mrs. Maggie Griffin, of Ulmer, was here recently, so were Mrs. T.vnps and Mrs. Augley. of Sycamore. Mr. and Mrs. Angus Brabham, of Brunson, visited the family of Dr. Ed. Addison recently. Dr. W. J. Young has just returned from a stay of several days in Charleston. Mr. Sam Talley visited his wife at the Columbia hospital a few days since. Miss Mattie Mathis, of Early Branch, visited relatives here last week. She left this morning for Ulmer. Miss Connelley, of Branchville, is visiting Mrs. Sallie Jenkins. Rev. Cronk, of Columbia, held services in the morning and evening at the Lutheran church and organized a missionary study class. Mr. O. C. Maner and Mr. G. D. Sanders took a long automobile ride I recently, visiting several cities, Augusta being one of them. Bad Negro Shot to Death. Dublin, Ga., Feb. 6.?News reached here to-dav that Pearly Kurtz, a negro, was shot to death by a posse of men who had tracked him for miles, near Montrose, this county, yesterday afternoon, after the negro had shot and wounded Dr. J. J. Wall and the negro driver of the doctor's vehicle. Dr. Wall had been called to attend three negroes who were shot in a row, and Kurtz interfered, Dr. Wall knocked him down ' and the negro ambushed him later, i The physician was not seriously wounded. TELLS OP KILLING FLOYD. Mrs. Hayes Shot Him Nine Times, | Riddling His Body. Conway, Feb. 6.?Facts brought out at the inquest over the body of Robert H. Floyd, which was held at Tabor yesterday, make the story of the killing even more sensational than at first reported. Mrs. Hayes was the only witness at the inquest and coolly, calmly and deliberately she told her story, without a tremor and apparently without being moved. Nine times she shot him, according pAiTAn Gmnt TXTVIiln I LU lici avtuuui acvcii muva nu^v in a struggle, emptying a Colt's automatic revolver. After she and Floyd had fallen through her bedroom door on the floor of the hall, Mrs. Hayes got up, went back into the room, got another pistol and shot him twice more. Her Reason. The reason assigned by the woman for her act is that Floyd made an improper proposal to her and upon her resenting it laid hands on her and tried to overcome her by violence. Preliminary Postponed. It was learned from Tabor late this afternoon that N. M. Hayes, the husband, and his brother Loyd Hayes, have both been arrested and taken along with Mrs. Hayes to the jail at Whiteville, the county seat of Columbus county. The preliminary hearing, which was set for to-morrow, has been postponed until Wednesday. There was no intimation given as to what connection Lloyd Hayes had with the tragedy or why he had been arrested. A Letter Found. A letter was found in Floyd's pocket from Mrs. Hayes written to him in Charleston, in which he was asked to come to Tabor as soon as he could conveniently do so and treat j some moles which Mrs. Hayes had on her face. Floyd who had some local reputation as a "cancer doctor,' it is stated, had successfully treated moles for Mr. Hayes and for this reason both he and his wife were desirous that he should treat those of Mrs. Hayes. The letter was of the friendliest nature and Floyd was urged to come as soon as possible and assured that his expenses would be borne and that he would be paid for his trouble. He and Mrs. Hayes had been sweethearts previous to her marriage to Hayes, and the two men had been rivals for her hand at the same time Called on Husband. Floyd, with this letter, came to Tabor and first called upon Mr. Hayes at his place of business down town, showed him the letter and told him he was at his service. Hayes, who was often detained down town late in connection with his store and barber shop, told the yAung man to go on up to the house and insisted that he take supper and sped the night. From this point nothing is known except what is learned from Mrs. Hayes's account of the killing. After entering the home Floyd was iriiioH even rpmnvin? his hat AI1ICU VI V v r VM ? 0 or overcoat. Mrs. Hayes testified before the coroner's jury that Floyd came to the door of her home, which was locked; that she opened it; that they spoke and he made inquiry about her moles, which he had come to treat; he then made an insulting proposal to her, which she resented, and that he then laid violent hands on her. Cool and Deliberate. That Mrs. Hayes acted coolly and deliberately and fully intended to kill Floyd is borne out by the further statement in her testimony: "We tusselled toward the head of the bed, when I ran my hands under the pillow, got an automatic revolver, and holding it close to his breast I shot him seven times. I was running backward toward the door and he holding me. We fell out the door together, when I went back and got another pistol and shot him twice more." The nine shots took effect, puncturing his body from the waist line to the forehead. "I had aways considered him a . - ?i i r4-^ T* gentleman wnen ue nau uccu iu house several times before," was the estimate put on the deceased by his slayer. Mrs. Hayes was the only person put on the stand and she related her story calmly and distinctly. Her husband, standing nearby, evidenced not the least concern. Accused of Robbing Rector's. Chicago, Feb. 7.?Charles Willard, 50 years old, was arrested late to-day as the robber who held up Rector's restaurant Sunday morning and escaped with $3,494. The identification is said to have been made by the cashier of the restaurant. BLEASE ON SPECIAL J UD6ES GOVERNOR STATES HIS POSITION IN SPECIAL MESSAGE. Gives Construction of Constitution. "Not Making Particular Effort to Please Other Crowd." Columbia, February 7.?Smacking of the recent differences between the (iovernor ana tne supreme uoun, a message sent to the Senate and House to-day and referred to the I judiciary committee of the two branches, gives Governor Blease's construction of the Constitution as to *he appointment of special Judges and recommends that some legislation be enacted to clarify the situation. In the course of the message Governor Blease remarks: "I am satisfied that I am pleasing those who placed me in this high and honorable position and I am- not making any particular effort to please the other crowd." Believes it Unconstitutional. Governor Blease's conclusion is that Section 2,743 of the Code is unconstitutionl, insofar as it provides that "and in the event that there be no other Circuit Judge disengaged then the Governor; upon the recommendation of the Supreme Court or the Chief Justice thereof, if the Supreme Court be not in session, shall immediately commission as special Judge such person learned in the law as shall be recommended to hold Courts of such circuit or to hold such special Court for that term only.:' The governor holds that he only hoc flu* nnwor annnint anopffll .iU>U Hit TT V* VV "'r r v***w judges; and in closing his message says: "I hope you will refer this matter 1 to the judiciary committee of your respective bodies, and that ytfu "will take the matter under consideration and decide it, not upon what their political views are towards the chief executive of the State, or what their personal feelings are towards the Supreme Court of the State, but upon the law, and give such a decision as the Courts will sustain; and if they feel that my position is correct that they will at once recommend a bill clearing up the situation by repealing Section 2,743 of the Code, or so much thereof as is in conflict with the judicial, legislative ui uiuci ucpai luiuiiio ui uui guvciument. I am endeavoring to do my duty as chief executive, and from the many letters received and the personal remarks which are made to me, I am satisfied that I am pleasing those who placed me in this high and honorable position, and I am not making any particular efforts to please the other crowd, for when the time comes I am ready and willing to go back on the forum and meet all comers, as I have done in the past, in regard to my course, and I feel satisfied that the majority will sustain my positions. If not, I shall have no tears to shed." MAY REORGANIZE SERVICE. Postmaster General Finds Railway Mail Conditions Unsatisfactory. Washington, Feb. 4.?A condition of inefficiency, insubordination and mismanagement has developed in the operation of the railway mail service that is likely to result in an upheaval in and, perhaps, in a reorganization of the entire service. For a considerable time Postmaster General Hitchcock has been conducting a personal investigation into the service. His inquiry developed facts which indicate that the results are likely to be drastic. The investigation, he indicated, had disclosed the fact that orofficers of the service placing on the employees unreasonable and in some instances humiliating burdens. These orders were promulgated in the name of the Postmaster General, although he knew nothing of them until his investigation brought them to light. Escapes Death in Flames. Atlanta, Ga., Feb. 7.?A. M. Candler, president of the Atlanta speedway, had a narrow escape from death when an explosion of gasoline caused a fire which totally destroyed his garage and 3 automobiles, including his Fiat-99 racing machine. The total loss was $29,000, covered by insurance. Mr. Candler was tinkering with a feed pipe on one of the automobiles when in some manner the gasoline became ignited. Candler was barred in by the flames, but finally leaped through the fire and broke down the doors just as assistance reached him. Subscribe to The Herald. $1 year. i '. .J >. ?< - * ' " . - . * . HOLLAXJ) AT HEATH'S DOOR. Likely to Prove Second Victim of Greenville Tragedy. Greenville, Feb. 6.?Lee Holland, intendant of the village of Mauldin, who was desparately wounded on the highway between that town and Greenville on Saturday night by Robert McAbee, of Enoree, whom he shot and killed in an attempt to arrest, is but a few hours removed from death. Since Holland was shot it had been feared that the wound would prove mortal, but this morning he seemed to be somewhat better. A turn for the worse, however, took place in the day, and it seems that death will ensue within a short time. The latest developments in the tragic drama of Saturday night is that the McAbees engaged in yet another pistol bout a short while before the old man met his death at Holland's hands. Furman Turner to- ' ''Q?3 day swore out a warrant for Will McAbee, the dead man's son now in the county jail, charging him with assault with intent to kill. The deponent alleges that he met the Me- / Abees in the road just before they reached Laurel creek bridge, the point where the men discovered " they had taken the wrong road aj.J turned to retrace their way, and that when he failed to produce whiskey, which he. says they demanded of him, they opened fire on him. A second warrant charging assault with intent to kill has been issued against the young man in prison. Arnold Thomason, who had a pistol duel with Robert McAbee before he reached Mauldin, is the deponent in the latter action. Hygiene That Failed. "They say that the reaction and afterglow nf nnld mornine baths are an infallible cure for neuralgia,"; said Mr. Shivers. "Cold water, right out of the tap?" cricil Mrs. Shivers. Mr. Shivers smiled a superior smile. "It is not one freezing plunge, but a gradual immersion, while you slowly count six. Like this: One, and you put in one foot; two, you put in the other; three, you sink on one knee; four, you kneel on both; five, you plunge in your arms; six/> you immerse your body. Yes, I shall certainly try it to-morrow morning." * < Slowly and reluctantly at the appointed time Mr. Shivers crept from his warm bed, silently casting a look of reproach on his smiling spouse, and into the bathroom, and after a timA shA hAftrd him s&v: tZH&Uk "O-o-onne! Ouch! Oh! T-w-o-o. ; Ow, ow, ow, ow! Th-th-th-three!'* followed by a bloodcurdling yell and % vTji a tremendous splash. Then there was , tjM a succession of agonized yells, and what Mrs. Shivers at first took for a streak of lightning flashed out of the bathroom, plunged into bed and rolled itself tightly up in the sheets. "Why, Jeremiah!" gasped Mrs. Shivers. Mr. Shivers simply glared and shivered. "Woman!" he roared,, when he had controlled his chattering teeth, "did you put that lump of soap in the bottom of the bath on purpose?"?Tit-Bits. Marriage at Olar. , Olar, Feb. 4.?In the Baptist church on Tuesday afternoon at 6:30 o'clock Miss Kate Sadler and Frederick Strietzell of Savannah, Ga were married. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. C. Baxley. The church was decorated with ferns and Southern smilax. The bride, in a gown of pearl gray satin messaline, trimmed with silver cloth and carrying a bouquet of bride's roses and violets, entered with the maid of honor, Miss Anna E. McCormack, gowned in white silk with pearl trimmings, carrying a bouquet of carnations and ferns. The groom entered with his best man, Paul Zip- -*v. plies of Savannah, Ga. The wedding march was played by Mrs. J. R. McCormack. Immediately after the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. tfirtn liunnens. 1 ne Dnae ana groom left on the Seaboard, going south for Jacksonville, Tampa, Palm Beach, Fla. The bride wore a steel gray traveling suit. On their return they will be at home at No. 17 Henry street, Savannah, Ga. Man Will be Lashed. Baltimore, Feb. 6.?Five lashes on his bare back and two months in jail was the sentence imposed by Judge Duffy in the criminal court v . here to-day on George E. Wooden for assaulting his wife and terribly mutilating her face with a knife. The last time the whipping post in the jail here was used was in 1907. *