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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-03-01
An Enormous Vocal Repertoire


Nv mothers love for music was 80
great, says Sarah I. Meigs, that she
could sing anything that was called
for. from the old Scotch and English
ballads, through the entire range OF
Italian opera, down to the modern
German Lied; or play anything from
Clement to Chopin. All this in any
kew, and with an exquisite taste and
enthusiastic enjoyment that was IT.
resistible.
On being asked once how many
pieces she thought she knew, she re-
plied: '.About 1OOc." My father said:
'I'll give you s. if you will write it.
down the names of 50O." "Very we'll;
III do it," A blank book was Sc
cured and the only sound heard in our
sitting room was the scratching OF a
pen.
On nv fathers return he asked
what progress was made. The answer
was: ~ wrote until was tired. II
there are not enough names, don
think I've exhausted my repertory,
for I can write at least two hours
longer"
The juveniles crowded round to
watch the counting, and when the last
column was reached there was JUS
800. :,
"Howam I to know that you really
know all these pieces?"
II will sing them to you" was thf
undaunted reply.
My father laughingly said: 81 an
quite willing to fake your word for 1t
nv DEAR" and paid over the none,
amid the cheers and laughter of tn
delighted family. ly.-Indianapolis News
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-03-01
Importance Of Milk Veins.

An examination of the stomach OF
an average COW that is producing pilk
will reveal thereon, extending from
the udder along each side, a milk vein
about one-half inch in diameter.
These milk veins, at the point most
distant from the udder, pass through
what are called the milk wells in the
walls of the abdomen. These orifces
through which the veins pass should
be of good size, thus permitting a
strong flow of blood through them.
As a rule, the greater the milk se-
creting power of the COW, the larger
and more twisted of outline will these
veins be. In such case the COW may
have three large veins, the third being
a shorter one between the outer two,
and branching over the udder and on
the belly Immediately in front OF the
former, may be found quite number
of very pronounced smaller veins.
These veins extend in no definite di-
rection, being usually very irregular
and somewhat knotted. The develop
ment of these blood-vessels becomes
most pronounced with age, although
there is o noticeable dihereucein their
size and extent in young helfers.
The writer has seen COWS with re-
markably large, long, elastic veins,
which extended from the udder and
disappeared high in the armpit at the
front leg. Such veins may measure
an inch in diameter, and on compress
| sion with the fingers exhibit great
elasticity.
Writing of the milk vein, nearly
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-03-01
When to Subsoil.

Whether or not subsoiling will inn
prove the ground depends altogether
uron the character of the soil and also
upon the amount of rainfall during the
growing season. In dry sections
where the subsoil is very compact,
subsoiliug is usually profitable. lie
breaking up OF the impervious Sub
surface layer lessons evaporation from
the surface Of the sol! aad provides
large storage place for moisture in the
UPPER few feet of soil thus loosencd.
The roots of plants are better able to
90 downward and secure the neces'
sary plant food and moisture If the
soil is moderately loose, with sandy,
open subsoil, this method of treating
the ground is not profitable. Then
too. if there is sufficient moisture al
ways available during the growing
season, it is not necessary to subsoil.
Try the subsoil plow in limited way,
carefully noting the effects on subse-
quent crops. You will then soon be
able to determine whether or not sub
soiling is profitable. New England
Homestead.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-03-01
FooR RICHARDSON'S.

Mind your faults before telling me
mine.
The way to be safe is never to be
secure.
He that sows thorns should never
60 barefoot.
Diligence overcomes difficulties,
sloth makes them.
Silk, scarlet and velvet have put
out the kitchen fire.
Laziness travels so slowly that pov-
erty soon overtakes him.
Let not your tongue give evidence
against your understanding.
Be civil to all, sociable to many,
familiar with few, friend to one and
enemy to none.
Think of three things, whence you
came, where you are going and tc
whom you must account.
The honest man takes pains and he
enjoys pleasures; the knave takes
pleasures and then suffers pains.
When q friend deals with a friene
let the bargain be we'll penned tina
they may continue friends to the end
A wise man will desire no more thai
what he may get justly, use soberly
distribute cheerfully and leave con
tentedlv.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-03-01
The Dead Mans Plum Bush.

One autumn afternoon, many people
streamed toward the dwelling OF our
near neighbor, says Zitkala-Sa in the
Atlantic.
On our way, I ran ahead OF my
mother and was reaching ont my hand
to pick some purple plums that grew
on a smgll bush, when was checked
by low "Sh! !" from my mother.
"Why, mother, I want to taste the
plums!" 1 exclaimed, as I dropped my
hand to my side in disappointment.
"Never pick single plum from
this bush, my child, for it's roots are
wrapped around an Indians skeleton.
A brave is buried here. While ne
lived he was so fond of playing the
game of striped plum seeds that, at
his death, his set of plum seeds were
buried in his hands. From them
sprang up this little bush"
Eyeing the forbidden fruit, I trod
! lightly on the sacred ground, and
dared to speak only in whispers, until
after we were many PAGES from 1T
| Since that time have halted in my
ramblings whenever came in sigh
of the plum bush. I grew sober with
awe, and was alert to hear lone
drawn out whistle rise from the roots
of it. Though I had never heard Will
nv own ears this strange whistle o
departed spirits, yet had listened
80 frequently to hear the old folks de
scribe it that I knew I should recog
nize it at once.
The lasting impression of that day
as T recall it now, is what my mothe
told me about the dead mans plum
| bush.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-03-01
Lima in the Garden.

Usually the garden soil is full OF
humus, and lime may be used on it to
good advantage. Lime is one Of those
clements of the soil which is essential
to the growth of plants and trees, and
when it is properly used vast differ
erence in the growth of the vegetation
is noticeable. All farmers and hortl.
culturists use it in many ways, but 1t
is probably as often abusel as used.
The full and direct effe is OF lime
upon plants under all conditions have
not vet been fathomed, but enough
knowledge concerning its general ef-
feet is possessed for one to use it in
telligently on many crops. In the
vegetable garden lime is invaluable.
It is the best preventive aud check for
mildew on cucambers and diseases OF
potatoes. AS soon as the cucum-
Der vines show signs Of the dis
ease, the powdered lime should be
spripkled over every part of the plants
that are affected. and the operation re-
peated after rain 80 long as there are
any signs of the mildew. II ont
watches the plants early in the s.'rlng
and applies the lime as soon as thf
disease manifests itself, it will nevel
be allowed to make much progress,
but sometimes in the case OF plants
being nearly dried up with the disease
the lime will give them new life ane
growth. Farm, Field and Fireside.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-03-01
JUSTICE IN JOLO.

The District Chiefs Power az Life ana
Death Over His Subjects.
The social system among the Moros
is much more primitive than it IS
among the greater part of the other
Philippine races. A chief, or dato'
controls a district; he has his own
particular followers and his slaves.
Besides these, he may command oil
the men of his own district in time OF
war. He also has the right OF life
and death over his subjects. For IN
stance. O few weeks before we arrived
in Jolo, Dato Jokanine had occasion
to execute one of his followers. The
man had been intrusted with moaey
belonging to the dsto. The first time
he came to his chief and said:
90 great and benevolent dato,
have gambled away thy money; for
give metz ...
every we'll" said the dato "See
that it does not happen again"
Once more the retainer came, say
10 great and benevolent dato, again
have gambled away thy money, and
again I beg thee in thy great mercy
to forgive me"
"This is the second time have for
oiven thee" said Jokanine, "but
the third time, I warn thee, thou
shalt die.
Yet again the unfortunate man re-
turned without the money he had COL
lectsd for the dato.
20 dato," he cried, throwing him.
self at the feet of his chief, II have
sinned again and taken thy money.
Mercy, mercy" =.
"Cut him down." said the dato to
one of his men-at-arms. The man
offered no resistance and was cut to
pieces with one of the great knives Of
the natives.
! Another story which shows we'll the
authority of the dato over his people
is worth the telling. 1t seems that
blacksmith had been making love II
o quiet way to o member OF the haren
of Dato Jokanine. Jokanine knew o
this, and came to the mans smith.
one day. The smith was just finish
ing off large barong.
'sLet me see that knife" said Jok
anime. Then, running his fuge
along the edge, he added, ut seem
sharp; may I try it?"
"Certainly, dato," said the unsus
pecting smith. Without a moment. t.
hesitation Jokapine raised the knit
aud split the smith to the chin. Th
right a master has to kill slave
J therefore no stronger right than tbs
exercised by all the datos and the su
tan over the life of every man in Suit
-Harper's Weekly.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-03-01

In days when superstition was more
prevalent than it is now the shape ana
annearance of the finger nails were
considered to have reference to ones
destiny.
To learn the message Of the finger
nails it was necessary to rub them
over with a compound Of wax and soot'
and then to hold them so that the sun
light fell fully on them.
Then, on the horny, transparent SUD-
stance certain signs and characters
were supposed to appear from which
the future could be interpreted.
Persons having certain kinds OF nails
were credited with the possession OF
certain characteristics. Thus a man
with red and spotted nails was sup
posed to have hot temper, while pale'
Iead-colored nails were considered 10
denote q melancholy temperament.
Narrow nails were supposed 10 De-
+rov ambition and a quarrelsome ma
ture while round-shaped nails were
tho DISTINGUISHING marks Of lovers OF
knowledge and people of liberal sentl'
ment.
Conceited, narrow minded and obstl
nate folk were supposed to have smal
nails, indolent people feshy and those
Of q gentle, retiring nature broad nails
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-03-01
Scientific Farming.

Scientific farming is farming IN ne-
cordance with natures immutable
laws. That is what farmers have been
irving to do since the very first le'
ginnings of the industry. These laws
men have measurabls learned by ex-
perience. Should each depend on his
own exper;enc, for the knowledge
needed to guide him in his industry
he would not learn in his lifetime the
alphabet of farming. He has uncon-
sciously benefited from the accumu'
lated experience Of ages. Gould ne
not benefit more, now that SO much
has been learned, by frequent farmers
meetings, discussions OF methods and
exchange of experiences?
Farmers should learn The objects
aud appreciate the value of the agrl-
cultural experiment stations The
object of the station is to ascertain
what crops, and what particular
variety of crop in its own state Will
give the best results, how they can
best be cultivated, protected from
damage by drouth or insects, cared Tor
during and after harvest; how the
values iu the soil may be maintained
OF the least cost, and what manures,
commercial fertilizers or crops will
; best maintain fertility;what is the best
rotation of crops; what varieties OF
fruit to plant, when to plant and how
to care for them by culture, manurine
and pruning; how to feed livestock to
obtain the most and the best quality
Of meat at the least cost and in the
shortest time; how to do best all the
many necessary things in tbs care o.
the dairy herd and the making an
care of dairy products. these a:e
only some of the matters which the
stations are Investigating with scien
tific and practical training and viii
such equipment as can only be had u
such public institutions. Each lnTes
. tirnt;on entered upon is followed VI
persistently until results are obtained
that enable the station to say In 1t
bulletin thereon something that ha
practical value to the farmers, an.
the officers of these stations are al
ways glad to give freely the inform'
tion thus obtained to the farmers wh
will take the trouble to apply for II
The farmers themselves codld exten
the value of this experimental wor
by organizing local farmers associa
tions, undertaking certain experimer
tai crops, methods of culture, etc
, under tho advice of the station Oh
GERS, discussing the work at the
meetings and reporting results to tt
stations. Texas Farm Journal
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-03-01
Chambers in Horses

Chambers in horses and mules are
liable to occur at any time, and there
have been recent reports of the dis
ease in certain sections. It is ordln-
arily fatal disease, only few cases
in man or beastever having recovered.
It is such a dangerous disease that
treatment is too tull of risk and too
uncertain to be warranted. The pro-
nounced symptoms are tubercles on
membrane of the nasal passages, and,
when these break down, there Is
discharge of pms from one nostril and
q swelling under the lower jaw. Ibis
swelling is usually about the size OF
walnut, is tender to the touch, and
not very firmly connected. :,
The disease in some horses does not
make rapid progress, but remains sta
tionary, giving no evidence OF being
dangerous. But such cases are ex-
ceedingly dangerous and are often the
cause OF spreading the disease broad
cast. Horses have been known to
have CHAMBERS in a mild form for a
long time, to keep in good order and
work right along, the real trouble
never being suspected. In advanced
sta ges of the disease sores may appear
on the surface of the body. These are
stubborn, discharge pus and can not
be healed. Farcy, which is caused by
the same germ, is indicated by farcy
buds-swellings on the skin, usually
on the legs-which break and dis
charge freely. The legs swell and be,
come mass OF sores. Animals that
even slightly show any OF these symp
toms should be Immediately isolated
until the character of the disease Is
determined. If it is glanders, kill the
animal at once, and wash the stables
and everything with which the horse
has come in contact with q solutlor
composed of one ounce of corroslv'
| sublimate in two gallons OF water
Wash several times at Intervals OF two
or three days. Agricultural Eplto
| mist.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-03-01
ph;Iiso,ne Women.

The women are not all homely look
Ing, although they are very young IN
life. Their hair, which is of a jet
black, ls silky texture, is allowed to hang
IN a loose, flowing mass, and in many
cases reaches almost to the feet. Their
eyes are black and brilliant They are e
remarkably re- clean in dress for such a
dirty, muddy country. White, red and !
light yellow seem to be their favorite
no,ors A waist with a draw-sting a1
the neck, made of some light, fluffy
material, and red piece of dress
goods neatly wrapped around them
reaching to the knees, goes for a dress
The headdress is worn only on ohcia
or special occasions. They wear M
stockings or shoes, but have much dig
nity. - Correspondence 1ndianapoii
News.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-03-01

twenty-five years ago, Hazard stated
that, II large and tortuous, with
considerable opening through the
muscles of the belly to admit, OF lts
passage outwards, it is frequently
connected with rich udder; but Tar
greater reliance can be placed ON the
network of veins seen beneath the
skin over the forequarters of the I'D
der. This characteristic is little no.
ticed by authors, and dairymen or deal
ers in cattle rarely speak OF it. But
both the veins and the udder itself,
and those which pass upwards behind
towards the tail, when large, are sure
tests of competent mixer.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-03-01

There was something in her beauty
that u ight-a sadness in the dark eyes
behind their mirth-that he could not
understand.
elizabeth" he whispered, Say
'Yesr" and just then the sound OF
voices reached them.
'.And Crosby, the artist, you know,
is blind"
"Rlind!"
"Ouite. He consulted Reynolds
yesterday, his case is hopeless.
"poor beggar! What will he dog
81 don't know. He hasn't a penny.
He has never steadied himself to work
for years Somebody told me OF
girl who Tilted him, or something.
Miss Everill rose. -,
Lord Arthur, I hope You Will
never speak to me like this again
Lord Arthur bowed. He knew that
further pleading would be useless.
Very early on the following morn
ing Miss Everill's carriage stopped at
Ralph Crosby's chambers, and Ellz-
beth was informed that he was at
home. She gave no name, but entered
| the room where he was.
"Ralph!"
"It was voice that he had not
heard for six long years, but he re-
cognizel it at once. and turned his
sightless eyes toward her.
"Elizabeth!" he cried rapturousiy,
opening his arms, and in an instant
she was folded in them.
''But you must not, Elizabeth ne
said later, "you must not sacrifice all
for me-" ,
'It is no sacrifice" she replied,
composedly; but l nm dreadfully
afraid that had to ask you to marry
me! wonder what Mr.. Northbrookt
will say when he hears OF this? ane
she laughed.
"What fools women are!" was VIA
the old lawyer said on being apprlse(
of it, and he drew a large envelope
from among number of papers tina
were in large box before him.
1t was addressed, in Miss Thorne'
very masculine caligraph, to himself
and written in one corner were TIT
words:
ITO be opened in the event OF m,
niece's marriage"
Inside was a will, properly signe'
and witnessed. and the old lawyer
face cleared as he glanced at it. Their
was also an open letter addressed t
Hiss Everill.
eff you have sold yourself, m
niece, take theprice of your slavery
If you have been honest enough t
marry for love, take your reward. L
either case Glenthorne is yours.
sHeaven bless me-" the lawyer e,
claimed, "Heaven bless me! There
no understanding a woman! II
! heartily glad, anyhow; and now
must go and tell these two that the
won't be beggars after all"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-03-01
Ea.ns "a House Plants.

A we'll grown, thrifty fern makes
beautiful house plant, but delicate ana
tender kinds are not suited Tor Parior
or sitting room. One great advantage
of ferns as house plants is that shey
do not require-in fact, do not ike
mnch direct sunshine, although they
do require plenty of light. The ma
jority of ferns thrive best IN com,
post of turfy loan, old leaf soil and
loan, and some sharp sand. Gross
growing ferns are benefited by mt
lie manure. If succulent drainage ls
given they can hardly be over-watereo
but the most important requirement
of ferns is to have them SPRAYED over
head two or three times week.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-03-01

! FOR FARM AND GARDEN.
Htfeninc Fowls.

TO fatten your fowls, give them
corn meal mash and whole corn, and
keep them from working. You should
keep your house clean and free from
lice. You can keep lice out by keep
ing the house whitewashe J. ana rne
nests we'll sprinkled with sulphur.
Keep the roost clean and wash it with
kerosene once in three or four weeks.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-03-01
rueoIcH THE mEsHes OF WINTER.

Through the meshes OF winter she slipped
"a day
From GU. some radiant south;
She breathed q spell from her fower-snapeo
mouth,
And the round world dreamed OF May.
The birds dreamed softly Of nestinG-tlme.
The bare earth dreamed OF flowers,
The brooks glad dream was merry rhyme,
But the bes. OF the dream was ours
For the song OF the wind swept into our
ken,
From the first pink dawn it blew,
And we dreamed We laughed in the sunshine
then,
When 10y and the world were new.
But the day passed by on folded wing.
And our dream Is ashes OF rose,
Till over the threshold Of winter SHOWS
She shall smile from the heart OF Spring.
Alice Katharine Fallows, in Harper
Bazaar.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-03-01
Rare Matrimonial Event.

A triple we iding is rare event IN
the matrimonial market. But here ls
q rarer. In the little fower-garnished
hall of the little Armenian society at
Ninth and Callowhill streets, Phila-
delphia, three brothers were welded
q few days ago in one ceremony. and
the blissful knot was tied by fourth
brother of the three joyous benedicts.
with a single exception the brides
and uroems are Armenians-
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-03-01
Stage Realism.

Smith latter the performance
Well, old man, what did you think OF
the show?
Jones-Great! That church scene
was the scene of realism.
Smith-So it was. I actually went
to sleep while it went on.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-03-01
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

no ,oca, annlicattons, as they cannos reach the
diseased portion of the ear. There 10 Only one
Wav to cure deati.rss. and that is by constitu-
iional remedies. Deafness is caused oy an IN IN,
famed condition Of tho mucous lining o. tne a1
Euatachian Tube. When. this tube gets In
aomeS you have q rumblipg sound or 1mper.
feet hearing. and when it is entirely closed
deafness is the result, and unless the imam,
nation can be taken out and TINS suo1 fessoteu d
70 its normal condition, hearing WILL pe 40
stroyed forever Nine cases out OF ten are
caused by catarrh, which is nothing out An ln-
named condition of the mucous surfaces;
We will give One Hundred Doliars 10. any
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure SEND tor
circulars, free. ~ ro,ado n
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the pest
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-03-01
Ohfo's New Hill.

On the Taylor farm, ten miles east
of Delaware, Ohio, is strange eleva-
ton of land which has made itself
visible lately in some inexplalnable
manner. In the centre of rolling
piece of land there heaved up an area
Of ground to about the height OF an
ordinary dwelling house. In the CEN
tre of it's top is q depression indicating
some action underneath the earth.
It is perfect in formation, and looks
like the handiwork of an artist.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-03-01
Reanty Is Blood Decp.

Clet.n blood means a clean skin. NO
leauty without 1t. Cascarets, Candy Cathar-
tic clean your blood and keep it clean, py
purities from the body. Begin to-day to
tanish pimples, boils, blotches, blackheads,
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets, beauty for ten cents. All drug
cists, satisfaction guaranteed, 1Oc, 25c, SOC.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-03-01
NTisplaced Lines.

Nell-Mad at him? Why, he wrote
a lovely poem to her:
Believes, but she never read ii.
When she saw the title of it she tore
the whole thing up in fit of anger.
You see, he called it Lines on
Mabel's Face. ."-Philadelphia Catholic
Standard and Times.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-03-01
For Wireless Steering.

whether submerged or otherwise, by means OF
an ether wave on tho wireless telegraph prlH.
ctple has been perfected. In naval war IL IS
expected to make the torpedo boat almost
great American dyspepsia cure -Hostetter's
stomach Bitters--which never falls 10 euro
constipation. indigestion, dyspepsia; Diilous.
ness, malaria fever and aSue. everyone
needs it and all druggis sell It.