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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-07-18
WORDS OF WISDOM.

Try and understand your neishbor
and you will be understood.
Noble natures pay confidence with
gratitude, ignoble ones with treachery.
Time is grateful friend; use it we'll,
and It never fails to make a suitable
requital.
It takes n genius to compel himself
to like the disagreeable tasks he has
to perform.
Buffoonery is the corruption Of wit.
as knavery is the corruption OF
knowledge.
The business Of the head Is to form
n good heart, and not merely to rule
an evil one, as is generally Imagined.
Some persons virtues are 80 dis
agreeably self-sufficient that they
make their friends more charitable to
humber vices.
Raise not your wits credit at the
expense of your judgment. Many a
friend has been sold for jest with
Folly for auctioneer.
Prejudice and partiality limit atten.
ton to what favors our side, and thus,
as it were, makes us deaf In one ear
and blind in one eye.
Have as little as possible to do with
people you cannot trust; when on
marshy ground tread lightly, and get
over it as rapidly as you can.
1t is harder and often finer to endure
the injustice and caprice Of the world
than to die for it, for the world needs
noble lives more than noble deaths.
A man Is relieved and gay when he
has put his heart into his work and
done his best; but what he has said or
done otherwise shall give him no
| peace.
Exclude the exclusive and they will
but knock the harder. Men and women
are like shadows; follow your shadow
and it will keep just ahead Of you;
turn and flee and it will follow you.
Courtesy opens with her silver key
doors which even the golden key of
wealth fails to unlock, and tact sue
ceeds where even truth fails if she
forces her way, and discretion is the
| perfection of reason.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-07-18
Moro Women Are Needed.

There seems to be shortage of wom-
en- in the British colonies, if the reports
of the census-takers are true. In two
Of them alone-Canada and Australia
there is chance for 10000 more to
gain husbands and homes. According
to the latest figures the population of
New South Wales consists of 10000
males and o28,ooo females Here is a
deficiency of 100000 In Victoria the
discrepancy is not so marked, but in
other colonies the difference is proper
tionally larger. In New Zealand, for
instance, there is an excess of $1,000
males. Perhaps if the women realized
how much they are needed there they
would go in bevies. 1t is said, however,
that they are too timid to venture into
strange lands and are waiting for the
colonists to come and take them. Stu
dents of conditions think something
could be done to equalize the sexes, both
in the colonies and at hone-Yonkers
Statesman.
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UNHAPPY CITY PLANTS.
Many Forces Which conspir to Retard
Their Growth,

1 have been giving some study lately
to the question of affording better pro-
lection to the vegetation of cities,' said
a local botanist several days ago, "and
as result l have found myself out in
deep water, but still with a rather in
teresting series of facts to deal with.
AT first had no idea where the line of
thought would lead me, and when 1
began to figure on the various influences
which tend to arrest the growth of
vegetation in the cities they simply
multiplied with startling rapidity. My
own observations have convinced me
that these influences not infrequently
give birth to fora so much at variance
with the original as to make new clas-
sihcation necessary.
In the first place there is the matter
Of noise in all its forms, and the vibra-
tory rumblngs which 20 with the vari-
Gus activities of an augmented popula-
ton. Flowers need sleep. Trees sleep.
All forms of vegetable life must at
regularly recurring intervals be allowed
10 lapse into condition of repose, else
some radical change will take place in
the form of the plant. But noise is not
The only disturbing element, so far as
the rcstful condition of flowers and
plants is concerned. Light is no incon-
siderable factor. Plants ard flowers and
all kinds of vegetation sleep best away
from the glare. So the lights of the city
which blind all through the night, must
contribute somewhat to this interference
with the vegetable sleep. Dust and
smoke and other things that fill the air
unQuestionably have a very great in
fuence on vegetation in the cities.
Electricity. independent of its uses for
lighting purposes has a bad effect on
city vegetation.
The ovcrcharged condition of the
earth bccarsc Of the electrical currents
that are constantly finding their way
back to the point Of generation cannot
lie healthy from viewpoint of vegeta-
ton. The construction of large build
lngS lntertcrcs with the natural flow Of
air currents, and the plants of a city
are, in a measure, smothered because
OF lack of proper and natural ventila-
ton. The flower loves and Graves the
kiss of the breeze. The joints of the
oak must be loosencd by the heavier
blasts. The dead leaves must be blown
away in order to facilitate the growth of
the bud and twig. Dead bark must be
shaken from the ';-nbs and the trunk in
order to insure healthy growth.
might go on and multiply these in
finenccs indefinitely. but it is not neces-
sary. Every man has observed the ef-
feet, for we have seen the toughest
plants, plants as hardy as the oak, wither
and die in cities On account of these very
influences, and the matter at least af-
lords vast field for botanic speculation,
and, as speculation is the forerunner of
solid, logical, philosophic deductions,
much good may grow out of these mus
lngs. .-Nesc Orleans Times-Democrat.
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springs and rubber tires, and m adj
| Unstable table and every contrivance
you can think Of Mr.. Hunters face
glowed with tremulous Joy as he lifted
his invalid wife into her new throne.
"It's so that We can take yon out in
the park" cried Genevieve. almost
| dancing with delight.
"And I shall push the chair" added
Mabel.
ooh! oh! ohw cried Mrs. Hunter. and
then her face went into her hands and
| the tears came trickling through her
| fingers. But she had to stop that in
| minute, for four pairs Of arms be-
gan to hug her. and four dainty hand
kerchiefs wiped her eyes and four
sweet voices in a chorus begged her
not to cry. So she sat and smiled in
stead. with eyes all wet and sparkling
and pink spots glowing on both her
pale cheeks.
1T has been the happiest birthday
Of all my life" she told them rs they
went away. .
Mamma" said Hazel Kirkland. af-
ter they were at home that night; Il
just found out to-day that the girls
think deserve the credit of all we've
done for Mrs. Hunter. They say It
was the example of that first call Of
mine-the one I never made, you
know-that made them think OF going
to see her in the first place. And all
this talk was right before Mrs. Hunt
er, so that 1 couldn't explain to them
how 1t really was. but I've been un-
comfortable about it ever since. If it
were only true. and I were as sweet
and good as they think I am, I'd be
so happy"
Mrs. Kirkland smiled down into the
sweet. wistful face.
"Alake it true, dear heart" was her
goodnight sermonette.-Grace Ethel
wyn Cody. in the Chicago Record.
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Mistake the Trojans Made.

THE trouble at Troy" said the pro-
fessor, appears to be that a feeling
of inaction seemed to take possession
of the Trojans. They We're, so to
speak, seemingly under the influence
of fate from which there was no es-
cape. This was plainly shown when
the wooden horse was discovered out
side of the walls. What is it, Mr..
Blinghorn:'
LAS 1 understand it, SIR" said the
brilliant young junior, lust as soon
as they got the wooden horse inside
all the Trojan women rushed away to
get Oh their loveliest clothes, and all
the men toddled off to get their tall
hats and their Inverness overcoats."
And why should tney do that"
cried the astonished professor.
Because they thought 1t was a
horse show" replied the bright youth.
cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-07-18
Eoo!es brought to the Door.

Home delivery o: library books, as
m experimcnter, is now being tried
in Springfield, Mass. 1t is said to be
the first time such scheme has been
attempted in this country, although
it is employed in many English cities.
One hundred persons have agreed to
pay five cents week for ten weeks
for the delivery and collection Of
their books from the public library.
The plan is for each Of the lOo
patrons to have a list of ten books
at the start, and each is expected to
have another list ready for the mes
senger on his weekly visit. All books
can be kept two weeks, and except
some recent fiction, can be reserved
for two weeks more. The messenger
can renew all renewable books at
the door. Supplementary lists can
be sent in on postals.-Municipal
Journal and Engineer.
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! isn't her fault the ugly old flats arc
built. We needn't punish her for that
"Oh, WE'LL" said Genevieve, with &
grand air of yielding something. III
tell mamma about her, and may be
she'll send her some blanc mango OF
something"
I'm going to see her tomorrow
announced Mabel, suddenly. per
haps can lend her books"
"T'll 90 with you," volunteered
Frances. And. to the surprise of all
three, Genevieve added: "Why, SO
will 1, then, if you really mean it. You
two NEEDN'T think you are going to
leave ME out"
Meanwhile it happened oddly enough
that, at the very time Hazel Kirk
lands call was being discussed in Ma
bells house, the same matter was be-
ing talked of in the large gray house
across the way.
"The idea. mammal Hazel Kirkland
was sputtering, that any one should
think I'd be calling on strangers over
in those fats, when we've just moved
in here ourselves. Of course 1t was
different, going to see an old teacher
of mine, like Mrs. Germain. And how
did that woman get my card, anyway!
1 put it right over Mrs. Germans own
speaking tube when I found that she
was out. I didn't want to climb clear
up to the top fat, Of course. 1t was
just presumption in any one else to
claim that card. There's no excuse
for it. And then sending her maid
over with a message Of thanks! And
you thought perhaps 1 really had
called on her! Well, don't intend to
let her think I came to see her-would
your
Mrs. Kirkland was silent.
"Well, say it," remarked Hazel, at
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last, more mildly. II suppose it will
be one of your six-word sermonettes
that make me ashamed in spite of
myself. Would you let her think 1
called on her, mammal"
"They said it made her happy"
answered Mrs. Kirkland, finally.
"Oh. dearw sighed Hazel. II wish
I could be an angel, like you. mamma" )"
That finished it for the time being,
but about a week later Hazel came
flying into her mothers room with a
new grievance.
"Afammaw she cried, tossing her
brown turban into one chair and her
gloves into another; "she's done it
again! You know I tried to make
| another call On Mrs. Germain yester-
day, and that woman has taken my
card q second time. And this time l
put it in Mrs. Germain's mailboE. It's
glass in front, you know, and the card
showed right through, and these peo-
pie must have fished it out, thinking
| /
| to them I could want to see any one
else! And now she's gone and written
me a note-Mrs. Hunters her name
to say she can't understand why did
not get in yesterday, and to ask me
to come and see her this afternoon.
Isn't It too ridiculous? 1 won't 80 a
step-would you:"
Again there was the pause before the
"sermonette." Then Mrs. Kirkland an
swered very gently: "You must ask
your own heart. dear" And the end
of it was that Hazel went. Or rather,
that wasn't the end at all, but just
the beginning. for instead Of having
| the awkward, depressing time she ex-
pected that day. Hazel found three of
the 'loveliest girls" as she afterward
told her mother. all visiting like old
| friends with a little woman who sat
| in shabby wheelchair and looked so
happy as any queen in fairy book.
: Good times had begun for the lone
some little lady of the fiat. From that
afternoon the four girls seemed to be
| trying to see which could give her
| most joy. Flowers and fruit and
| magazines and books began to cover
the tables in the plainly furnished lit
tie parlor. The Trio Reading Club e1-
banded to the extent of two more
members. and began meeting twice a
week with Mrs. Hunter. Mothers be-
gan to take an interest in the girls
new friend and to call and sympathize
and 90 again.
"The kindest. sweetest people ever
saw live in this block" said Mrs.
Hunter to her husband one evening
as they sat alone together.
The words were scarcely out of her
mouth when the doorbell rung and
half the neighborhood came filing into
the Hunter fiat. 1t was surprise par
| ty. indeed. and the reason for it was
that four happy girls had discovered
the Gate Of Mrs. Hunters birthday and
had planned to give her 4 beautiful
new wheelchar, with eushlons and
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-07-18
THE Trio Reading Club met
at Mabers that afternoon,

and Geneyleve was the read
er. Genevieye IS the pretty
member" because she is pink and
blossom-like and because that sun
shiny hair which never will stay
where she puts it makes her at once
the envy and delight of both the other
girls. Frances is the stylish" and
Mabel the intellectual member"
Suddenly Genevieve laid down the
book she was reading aloud.
"Girls, 1 wish we had called our
selves the Trio Talking Club" she ex-
claimed. II must stop and say somo
things that are on my mind about our
street. It's perfectly ruined, and it
used to be so pretty, with its cozy
home and nice lawns! 1 just think
there ought to be law against spoil
ing other peoples places by sandwich
ing great. tall fat buildings in be-
tween them! We can't get bit Of
light on that side of our house"
"'Tisn't so bad for you as it is for
us, though" put in Mabel. 1.-THE tow
er on your house and its yellow color
help it out, but our little olive cot
tage nesting down in the shadow Of
that great monument-why, positively,
It looks so sat-down upon that It's
laughable."
Frances was perched on the edge Of
deep easy chair, with her black eyes
shining through little rimless eye
glasses, as she turned her face first to
one and then the other Of the girls.
81 resent it as much as either of you,
If don't live next door to it." she de-
clared. Its the view from our front
window that troubles us. BY the way,
some one told papa that the only rea-
son Mr.. Keith moved away was be-
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-07-18
The Ha1n1nock's Evolution.

The evolution of The hammock IS
a progressive wonder. There is no
remote corner of the country where
the old unevolved swing arrangement
for being uncomfortable and falling
out has not penetrated. 1t can be
found in the Businesses of Idaho and
the furthest corners Of Porto Rico.
The well-supported, all-comfortable
hammock of recent years follows
more slowly on the track Of its pre-
decessor, but it also is finding its way
to places afar off from Nantucket.
On that wise island the pattern of
all comfort in hammocks is made out
of sail cloth by old sailors who know
by Inheritance what these sea beds
ought to be, even for use ashore.-A
New yeyk Mail aud Express
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cause that apartment building was put
up opposite him. Those new people
that have moved into Mr.. keith's
! house are named Kirkland-did you
5 know it? The girl is Hazel. Sweet
name, I think"
"She's pretty, too," said Genevieve,
'but, seems to me, she has an exclu-
s siye air. 1 wonder if were going to
Ike her?'
'.That makes me think of what I
wanted to tell you," chimed in Mabel.
3 "I've had the greatest surprise a6out
that girl! You know our cookls the
most sociable creature Lying, and She
doesn't pronase to s&4t these fiats,
no -R1attef what the rest Of us Go. So
she was over in the kitchen of the
first floor last night, and it seems the
woman who lives there is crippled
somehow. and has to stay in a wheel
chair all the time. Her husband is
away during the day, and she hasn't
soul with her but her maid. Well
would you believe it?-this aristocrat-
ic-looking Miss Hazel Kirkland called
on her yesterday! Their bell would
not ring, so they didn't know she'd
been there until they found the card,
but the wheel-chair woman was SO
pleased with the attention that she
actually shed tears. At least that's
the way it came to me through the
kitchens. You see it went to her heart
to think a young girl-a perfect strang-
er-had come to see her, and it went
to mine, little, too. You'd never
think It Of that girl. would you?"
'No, indeed" agreed Genevieve.
aAnd if she felt as we do about those
fats she couldn't have done it, no mat
ter how sorry she'd been for the wom-
an. I couldn't go to see any one that
lived there-not Queen Victoria her
self-and, as for a person crippled like
that, it makes ME too sad just to think
of it. I couldn't bear to sit and talk
with her"
"She's cheerful, though" said Ma
bel. ELLEN says she's bright and
happy as can be-"
Uncle Norman says cheerfulness is
getting to be a regular fad,' put in
Geneyieve, with a wise air. He
says people put it on just for the style
of the thing"
"Nonsenser' cried Mabel, with some
warmth. That doesn't apply to a
case like this. I'll tell you what l
think: 1t was sort Of an angelic thing
for that girl to do, and it makes me
ashamed that 1 haven't done some
thing like it myself, living right next
door here"
''Ehy. Mabel Farwell: protested
Genevieve. Mamma says people that
live in flats move in and out so often
it wouldn't pay to call on them, any
way"
81 don't care persisted Mabel, who
generally grew stronger with opposi-
ton. Il guess that woman could en-
10y bunch of riolets, even if she
was seing to move out next day. II
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HIS JUSTIFICATION,

II can't see what a man of his size
wants to be crowding women away from
the bargain counter for!' snapped one
of the crowded.
Madam" plaintively spoke the large
man, turning his head to address her,
Il am here as the representative of
family of eleven daughters. ."-Chieogo
Tribune.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-07-18
ALONG STORY,

Ned-1f you want to marry an heir
css, why, why don't you propose to Miss
Elderly? She's rich"
Ted-Yes; but l object to her past.
Ned-Why, l thought that she was
above reproach.
Tcd-It is. but there's not much of
it.-Toan and Country
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-07-18

The present year will see the starting
of at least three expeditions, representing
three different nations, in an attempt to
solve some of the mysteries of the South
Polar regions. One will sail from Ger:
many, another from England, and third
from Sweden. The Swedish expedition is
the latest to be organized, but it has been
undertaken with enthusiasm, and King o.
car will personally give it financial aid.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-07-18
Atcbison Girls of Experience.

An Atchison girl who is in love for
the seventh time says she doesn't
notice any difference in the attacks,
except that she calculates more than
she used to ic the trouble IN curling her
hair Is going to pay.-Atchison Globe.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-07-18
A CENTURY HENCE.

"You say that man conquered in spite
of his lack of early opportunity"
Yes. He was born in humble three
story house and he had to study his les
sons by gas instead of electric light.
Washington Star.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-07-18

No matter what ails you, headache to
cancer, you will never get well until your
bowels are put right. CAscARErs help nature,
cure you without a grips or pain, produce
easy natural movements, cost you just 10
cents to start getting your health back. CAS-
cARErs Candy Cathartic, the genuine, put up
in metal boxes, every tablet has c. C. G.
stamped on it. Beware Of limitations.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-07-18
The Trust Problem.

To thoughtful mind, the trust problem Is
ono of serious import. 1t must be firmly
grappled w'tl, TO. # creeps upon society be-
fore you are awtr, Of its e,istsnce, In this 70
spect much resembling the various disorders
which attack the .t,nach, suoh as constlpa-
tipn, ind gest:on, dyspepsia, biliousness, liver
and kidney troublec. Hostetter's Stomach
Bites is the one reli be remedy for all such
ailment,. Be suro to give 1t trial
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-07-18
A SONG OF CONTRASTS.

Then mark the throstle, or the bee,
The striped snake, or growing tree;
These living works confess, admire,
And trace perfection in desire,
The small as finished as the great,
For faultleSs laws on nature wait.
Go, then. where fields or forests thrive,
Learn wisdom from the busy hive;
Approves the rose. or daftodil,
And know how false our boasted skill;
Or look upon the ocean wide.
And mourn the foolishness of pride.
Charles Lusted, in the Queen.
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Lnun dering Thin Dresses.

To launder the exquisite creations Of mus
Inns and lace in which this season abounds has
become quite o problem, yet the most delicate
materials will not be injured il washed with
Ivory Soap and dried in the shade. But little
starch need bo used,-EL1zA R. PARKER
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-07-18

We are too much in cities pent,
In crowds, we live in banishment;
OF nature and her wondrous-wayS,
Which shoald excite our eager praise,
No more than mysteries do we know,
Such slaves are we to Idle show.
Observe the boasted works of man,
Where art reines on natures plan;
A picture study. or a book,
Or on some stately temple look,
Perfection nowhere do we find,
No thought so wistful as the wind.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-07-18
That Pale Woman

You meet everywhere in nine cases out ten Is
entt tied to rosy cheeks and a strong constitu
ton. Her troubles are eas ly durable. Tho
right remedy is DicSey's Female Ionic and
Regulator. 1t invigorates all the delicate Or
gantsm Of woman, and banishes every form OF
female weakness
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-07-18

Mira. Winslows Soothing Syrup for children
teething, soften tho gums, reduces indamma-
tion, allays pain, cures wind collie. 25c botsla
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-07-18

Each package OF PUTNAM FADELEss DYE
coors more goods than 'ny other dye and
co:ors them better too. Sold by all druggists.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-07-18

Assistance only. Many Of the cases OF serious
illnees could be checked at once with dose
of Crab Orchard Water, taken in time.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-07-18

u.H. GREENS Sons, Of Atlanta, Co., arc
the only successful Dropsy Specialists in the
world. See their liberal offer in advertisement
in another column Of this paper.
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CibraItar's C:stern3.

Gibraltar has four huge rock cisterns,
holding five million gallons of water, and
made mosquito-proof by gauze wire.
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Albert Burch, West Toledo, Ohio, says:
"IIall's Catarrh Cure saved my life." Write
him for particulars. Sold by Druggists, 75c.
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ToIic. c,n Wear Shoes

Some people act like fools and other
pcoD.c don't have to act.
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lam sure Piso's Cure for Consumption saved
my life three years ago.--MRs. THOMAS Rob
BINS, Maple St., Norwich, N.Y., Feb. II, 1900.
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OF 1000 pigeons set free at Spandau, the
majority reached Hamburg, distance OF
l60 miles, in three hours.