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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-08-22
Memorial to Dr.. Rhett.

The executive committee of the Rob-
ert Barnwell Rhett, Jr., NJ. D., Memo
rial Association, which was formed Ut
Charleston few days ago, held q
meeting later and issued an address TO
The people of Charleston. 1t is pro-
posed by the association to collect a
'und of $4,000 to be invested in the
interest of the widow and children Of
Or. Rhett and ultimately to be devoted
20 the erection of some permanent
memorial to him in the city. The ex-
ocutive committee appointed sub-com-
mittees for every ward in the city Of
Charleston to take charge of canvass
ing in the interest of the fund which
hey are to raise.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-08-22
"HANDs OFF," SAYS COLOMBIA.

Minister Silva Begs Uncle Sam Not
to Interfere Just Yet.
The Colombian minister, DR.. Silva,
had a conference with Secretary Hay
at Washington Monday. DR.. Silva
gave Mr.. Hay information to the effect
that traffic on the isthmus was entire
ly unobstructed, and also assured him
of the ability of Colombia to keep the
traffic open, also that the United
States is not called upon to act until
Colombia finds herself unable to full
dlI the primary responsibility.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-08-22
PILOT BOAT RUN DOWN.
Cut In Twain BY Big Steamer and
Four Occupants Drowned.

Cut In Twain BY Big Steamer and
Four Occupants Drowned.
A New York dispatch says: The
German steamer Alene, now running
in the Atlas branch of the Hamburg
American line, ran down and sank the
pilot boat James Gordon Bennett No.
Z Saturday afternoon and drowned
three pilots and the cook of the Ben
nett.
The accident occurred near the
Scotland lightship while the pilot boat
was lying hove to on Sandy Hook bar
about ten miles east of Sandy Hook.
The survivors say the whole thing
happened so quickly that they were
floating in the water before they reaI
lied what had happened. The big
steamer cut the pilot boat completely
in TIVE.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-08-22
WELLS TO ASSIST scHLEY.

AdmiraI's Flag Officer Called to Wash
inston as Witness.
Lieutenant Wells, who was flag Off
Ger for Admiral Schley during the
West Indian campaign, has been de-
tached from the Kearsage and ordered
to Washington to assist Admiral
Schley in the preparation of his case.
This action was taken at the request
of the admiral, who said he desired the
assistance of Lieutenant Wells be-
cause of his familiarity with all the
correspondence during the time he
(schley) was in command OF the "f1y-
ing squadron"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-08-22
GEoRGlA's TREASURY BALANCE.

According to Official Report For Last
Quarter Sum is 1886, 1901.
The report Of Georgia's state treas
urer and comptroller general, showing
the receipts and disbursements at the
state treasury for the quarter ending
June 80, 1901. was issued wednesday
by the executive department.
The total receipts for the past quar-
ter were $1,6O3,4SS.55; the total dis
bursements, $767,307.64. The balance
in the treasury on June 80 was 1885,
180,9l.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-08-22
TEDDY COMING SOUTH.

Vice President, Will Tarry Briefly at
Atlanta, Macon and Augusta.
A New York dispatch says: VICE
President Roosevelt will stop over at
Atlanta, Macon and Augusta, Ca, on
his return trip from Tuskegee, Ala,
where he goes on invitation Of Booker
Washington. He will make speeches
in the places he visits.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-08-22
Final PAYMENTS Made.

The government has taken posses
sion of the property OF Charleston
upon which the new naval station ut
shat place is to be constructed. Cap
ain Longnecker and Paymaster Skeld-
ing have notified the department that
The last of the purchase money was
paid and the property taken possession
If. The purchase price was about
100000.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-08-22
Illinois to Have Building.

The Illinois exposition commission,
charged with the selection Of Site
for their state building at the Charles
ton exposition, concluded it's work and
returned home few days ago. One
Of the most advantageous sites at the
exposition grounds has been allotted
to the state Of Illinois and the con-
tract for the handsome structure
which that commonwealth is to put up
vas quickly awarded and work upon
it will begin at once.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-08-22

Stork Honors Governor Beckhan.
The stork visited Governor Beck
hams mansion at Frankfort, KY, Fri
day morning and left fine girl. The
governor was away at Bardstown.
This is the first baby born in the exec
utive mansion since the Buckner ad-
ministration.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-08-22

Sienor Crispi's Remains In Church.
The remains of Signor Crispi were
transferred to the Capuchin church in
Palermo, Italy, Friday, where they will
remain until permission is granted
for their interment in the Pantheon.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-08-22
PRINTERS FINISH LABoRs.
international Typographical Union
Adourns at Birmingham, Ala.

Adourns at Birmingham, Ala.
The forty-seventh annual conven-
ton Of the International Typographi-
cal union came to an end at Birming-
ham. Ala, Saturday morning, adjourn
ment being taken to meet next year
in Cincinnati. An amendment to the
constitution was adopted by which the
plurality rule will hereafter apply In
the election Of the president and Sec
retary-treasurer, the same as to the
other international officers. The ma
jorlty rule has heretofore prevailed.
A proposition to levy special as
sessment for label agitation was adopt
ed, as was also a proposition to make
machine tenders assistants members
Of the union. The latter prevailed
over the adverse report of the laws
committee.
A proposition excluding the testi-
mony of non-union printers when q
union man is on trial also carried.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-08-22
scHLEY coNFERs WITH COUNSEL
Admiral and His Wife to Remain In

Admiral and His Wife to Remain In
Washington Pending inquiry.
Admiral Schley arrived In Washing
ton with his wife Thursday night to
remain until the court of inquiry which
is to investigate the Santiago cam
paign completes it's work. The inte-
rim between now and the opening of
the sessions of the court. September
q, will be devoted to the preparation
of his side of the case. Friday he had
his first consultation with his counsel,
Judge Jere Wilson, of Washington,
former Representative Raynor, OF Bal
timore, and Captain James Parker, Of
New Jersey
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-08-22
SANFORD SHORTAGE VERIFIED.

Committee Of Expert Examiners Re.
port to County Commissioners.
The special committee. consisting
of NJ. F. Govan, C. NJ. Marshall and
Foster Harper, made Its report to the
county commissioners at Rome, Ca,
Thursday afternoon on their investiga-
ton of Tax Collector v. T.. Sanford's
books.
They report a shortage of $35, ,657.1S,
an increase of nearly $4,000 over the
amount reported by the grand jury
some weeks ago. OF this amount $751;
900 is due the county and the balance
the state.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-08-22
Applies ONLY to Other Countries.

Applies Only to Other Countries.
The treasury department has decid-
ed that customs duty of 5 cents can
not be imposed on coffee imported into
Porto Rico from the United States.
The duty applies, however, to coffee
imported from other countries.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-08-22
TRUST GETS BETHLEHEM WORKS

Option Held BY Schwab Passes Into
Hands Of Big Corporation.
It was indefinitely learned at New
York Monday that the control of the
Bethlehem Steel Company is no lon
ger in the hands of Charles NJ. Schwab,
president Of the United Steel Corpora
ton. Mr.. Schwab, it was authorita-
lively stated, has allowed his interest
in the Bethlehem Steel Company to
pass into the hands of a syndicate
identified with the United States Steel
CORPORATION, the manager of which is
the banking house OF J. Pierpont Nor
gan &. Co.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-08-22
RESCUED AT LAST.

Men Trapped In Lake Tunnel at C'eve-
land Are Finally "Unearthed."
Adam Kest and Joseph Eugine, two
of a. dozen or more workmen who were
trapped in the water works tunnel two
hundred feet below the surface OF
Lake Erie by the burning OF Crib No.
2 last week were rescued from the
horrible position late Monday after
noon and are now lying semi-conscious
at Huron street hospital, Cleveland
where, with careful nursing, the ply
sicians say, they will soon recover.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-08-22

MachIas En- Route to Colon.
Having been advised by the wealth
er bureau that danger from the recent
storm had passed. the gunboat Ma
chias weighed anchor at Norfolk, Va.
shortly after noon Saturday and sailed
for Colon.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-08-22
GOVERNMENT IN POSSESSION.

Final Payments Made on Naval Sta
tion Property at Charleston.
The government has taken posses
sion Of the property of Charleston, S.
c., upon which the new naval station
at that place is to be constructed. Cap
tain Longnecker and Paymaster Skeld-
ing have notified the department that
the last Of the purchase money was
paid and the property was taken pos
session Of on Wednesday.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-08-22
DOCTORS ANSWER SUIT.
A Brother M. .. Claims Damages For
Alleged Injurious Assertions.

The members of the Atlanta (Ga.)
Society of Medicine, through their at
torneys have filed answer to the s10,-
600 damage suit recently instituted
against the society by DR.. E. S. F..
Bryan, who alleges that by direction
of the Atlanta Society OF Medicine his
name was presented to the grand jury
in 1900 as an illegal practitioner, and
it is for that he seeks damages.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-08-22
ACRES OF BUILDINGS BURN.

Fire at Berkeley, CAL, Causes Loss OF
$4,000 to Lumber Yards.
Fire broke out late Thursday night
in the engine room Of Nichaus Broth
ers' planning mill at West Berkeley,
CAL. destroying three acres Of build
ings, lumber piles anu finished pro-
ducts of the mills. John Everding's
work and his residence adjoining. were
also badly damaged, as was also the
HAYWOOD lumber yards. Loss 100000.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-08-22

-. SOUTH CAROLINA
( STATE NEWS ITEMS.
First Bale at Charleston,

The first bale Of new cotton was re-
ceived q day or TWO ago from Conners,
J. G, Fully middllng, 52G pounds. 1t
was bought by Inman & Co. for 10
cents per pound.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-08-22
Vile liquor Sold to Army Men.

A communication sent to a New
York newspaper by Mrs. Sanford. wife
of Captain ]. C. Sanford, engineer
corps, U. S. A., stationed at Charles
ton, has been widely commented on,
both in army and temperance circles
of the city. Mrs Sanford took occa-
sion to point out the bad results which
have followed the abolition OF the
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-08-22
TWENTY YEARS FOR jacob.

Sentence Of Court Passed Upon As
saiIant Of Miss Parker.
At Montgomery Saturday Sanford
jacob, convicted Of criminal assault
on Miss Lizzie Parker, Of Clanton.
Ala, was sentenced to twenty years
in the penitentdary. Jacob belongs
to a prominent Montgomery family.
jacob escaped to New Orleans and
a legal battle was fought to evade re-
turning to Alabama.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-08-22
COSTLY TOBACCO SMOKE.
Building Of American Cigar compE ,

Building of American Cigar Company
at Richmond Destroyed BY Fire.
At Richmond, Va, Monday, fire de-
stroyed what is locally known as the
J. Wright Company plant Of the
American Cigar Company. There were
about 400, 900 pounds of leaf tobacco n
the building, and this, with the ma
chinery, it is estimated. was worth
ST.. 900. The total loss Is placed at
about $4,000 insurance $4,000.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-08-22
Storm DAMAGES Batteries.

Storm Damages 6dtteTfeS'
The war department has been In
formed that the damages to the bat
teries at Fort Morgan, below Mobile,
Ala, from the recent storm are very
extensive.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-08-22
Killed BY Watchman.


A Charleston dispatch says: The
sudden death Of Coroner Vaughan pre-
vented the holding of an inquest over
the body of young John NJ Ward, a
cotton buyer, who was killed by
Watchman Keegan, at Chilolm's mill
late Saturday night. According to the
evidence gained thus far, Ward and a
gay party had been out sailing. A
number Of the young men had been
drinking, and, 1t is said, keegan re.
monstrated at the noise they were
making. A difficulty followed, and
Keegan says he shot in self-defense.
lie claims that Ward had thrown him
down and was choking him when he
fired. This is denied by the sailing
party, their claim being that Ward
was killed by bullet which was in
tended for another.
The members of the sainng party
are all we'll known and we'll connected,
but some of the youngsters are gay for
their age, and are wild and rapid. BY
reason Of Wards standing in Charles
ton, the killing has created much con-
cern, and the regret is that he was
caught in bad company. Keegan is In
Jail.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-08-22
ACTING FOR MORGAN?

Line of Fourteen Steamers In East
indies Trade In New Hands.
1t is reported in Glasgow, Scotland,
that ]. R. Ellerman, of the Leylanc
line, has purchased the old establish
ed City Line of fourteen steamers en-
gagged in the East Indian trade. the
price being nearly 100000 pounds.
Mr.. Ellerman, according to rumor, is
acting for J. Pierpont Morgan and his
associates.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-08-22
Strikers "EVacuatino" Charleston,

Strikers "Evacuating" Charleston.
The letter sent to the commercial
organizations by President Samuel
Spencer, of the Southern railway, in
which he declared that the railroad
had no concessions to offer the strik-
ing machinists, has forced the strik-
ers to the conclusion that they will not
be able to return to their former DO
sitions. So far as the railroad COM
pany Is concerned, the troubles have
been ended. The shops at Charleston
are filled with new men brought in
from the north, but the strikers have
useu great eHorIS 10 have the new
men quit work. 1t was announced a
day or two ago that many of the strik-
ers had left the city for other points
where they have secured work. A
number of the machinists have been
employed at the various phosphate
mills above the city, and the men are
not thinking seriously of being rein
stated. The strike troubles at Charles
ton were more aggravated than at any
other town along the Southern rail
way. The troubles there were increas-
ed by politicians. who have eudeavored
to make capital out of the differences,
in the hope Of securing the machinists'
votes in the next election.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-09
No NOxiOus Doses. No weakening of The
Nerves. A Pleasant and Positive
Cure for the Liquor Habit,

1t is generally known and understood
that Drunkenness is a disease and not
weakness. A body filed with poison,
and nerves completely shattered by peri
odical or constant use of Intoxicating
liquors, requires an antidote capable of
neutraliZing and eradicating this poison,
and destroying the craving for intoxi-
cants. Sufferers may now cure them
selves at home without publicity or loss
of time from business by this wonderful
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Our records show the marvellous trans
formation of thousands of Drunkards
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but is specific for this disease only,
and is skilIfuily devised and prepared
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Thousands of Drunkards have cured
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and as many more have been cured and
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-09
CRIMINAL CASES UP TOMORROW.
That Docket Will Be Called In supe-
rior Court.

r1or court.
Having disposed of the greater por-
tion of civil business at this term of
the court, Judge Littlejohn will enter
upon the criminal docket tomorrow
morning and thus relieve the high
pressure upon the interior walls of
Castle Sumter by getting rid of some
of the inmates there.
The docket is lengthy one, though
most of the cases entered there are for
misdemeanor offences and will be
quickly disposed of. There is but one
murder case for trial at this session.
Ed Hooks, negro farm hand, de-
liberately shot down another negro on
the I. B. Hooks plantation early this
spring and was recently indicted for
murder. This is probably the princi-
pal felony case to be entered upon,
and day or two will be consumed
therein.
Short work will be made of the bulk
of misdemeanor cases.
Four panels of jurors have been
drawn to serve this week. The grand
jury will assemble again Tuesday
morning, after a recess of a week, and
it is probable that court will adjourn
In few days for the term.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-09
THEY COME IN CARS
AND 60 THEIR WAY.
People Who Came Here or Went Away
Yesterday.
AMERIGUs A MECCA FOR MANY.
Your Own Name or That of a Friend
May Be Found Below In the Lengthy
List of Yesterdays Visitors Who
Came Here

Miss Bonnie Pagan left yesterday
for Fort Gaines upon visit of several
days to friends there.
Hon. G. A. Turner, of Macon, was a
prominent visitor here yesterday and
stopped at The Windsor.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. T. Carter left yes
terday upon a pleasant visit of few
days to friends in Sylvester.
Editor Hoyt, of the Macon County
Citizen, with Mrs. Hoyt, is spending
the day with relatives in the city.
Miss Annie Johnson, of Smithyille, is
visiting Miss May Eva McAfee on
Church street, arriving yesterday.
Mrs. John D. Pope, of Albany, is
here upon a visit to her father, Mr..
G. M. Hay, and sister, Miss Loula
Hay.
Miss Ethel Stoy, a most attractive
and charming visitor from Oordele, is
spending few days here, the guest of
Miss Matte Stanfeld.
r. S. Mcintyre, we'll known citi
zen of Valdosta, was here yesterday
on important business. He was
guest of The Windsor.
Mrs. George D. Wheatley and Miss
Wheatley, after visit of several days
to Mas. Floyd @. Furlow in Atlanta, re-
turned home yesterday.
After a pleasant visit of ten days to
Mr.. and Mrs. D. Holmes in Fitzger
aid, Mr.. and Mrs. j. @. Roney return
ed to Americas yesterday.
Misses Annie and Orrie Montfort
and Miss Mary Lizzie Mclaughlin,
after visit of two weeks to friends in
Butler, will return home tomorrow,
Miss Haidee Mckenzie, of Monte
yuma, was charming visitor in Ameri-
Gus this week, the guest of the Misses
Buchanan at their home on Jackson
street.
Miss Laura L. Burt, of Atlanta, will |
be the guest this week of Miss Mary
Lizzie Mclaughlin, and Will witness
the graduation of the class of which |
she twas a member while attending
school here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-09
BITS OF NEWS TOO
SHORT FOR A HEAD.
Boiled Down to Five Lines and Bunch
ed Together.
HAND MIRROR OF EVENTS HERE
Happenings in City and Suburb of
Local Interest to Be Perused at
Leisure While Your Coffee Is
Cooling.


Huyler's candies. Fresh shipments
received weekly.
HUDsoN's Drug STORE.
Judge Allen held an adjourned ses-
sion of the court ofordlnary yesterday.
Some unfinished business will be dis
posed of tomorrow.
Rev. r. L. Bivins leaves tomorrow
for Fitzgerald where he will spend
the week and assist in conducting a
special meeting there.
For the first time this season black
berries and catfish were plentiful in
Americus yesterday. What poet said
che would not liYe always"
The Marietta Journal explains that
one reason why boys quit the farm is
because Johnny's calf too frequently
grows up to be fathers COW.
Capt. A. s. Num- came up from
Huntington yesterday, and declares the
crop prospect in Sumter the poorest
he has ever seen at this season.
More cheap excursions to nearby
towns were announced yesterday, and
every negro with loose dollar has
bid the cotton patch farewell.
Free bus to the Allen House" was
the strange cry heard at the depots
yesterday, and reminded one of the
old omnibus days of Americas.
The Light Infantry festival on Tues
day evening will be among the prom
nent social events of the week, and
hundreds of friends will attend.
There was some slight improvement
yesterday IN the condition of Mr. and
Mrs. W. Fl. Simmons little son,
though it is still rather precarious.
The picnic fever, which ragged a
month ago, is subsiding. In the
meanwhile the wary redbug remains
on the watch tower, ready for business.
Nature dried her tears yesterday,
and now old Sol seems to have set to
work with the strenuous effort of
hired man. Yesterday was blisterer.
There were no prostrations from
overwork yesterday. Business was
fairly good, but the usual Saturday
contingent stayed in the cotton patch.
There are scores of visitors in
Americus to attend the commencement
exercises of the public schools this
week, and several others are expected.
A Georgia paper advises Cuba to
throw over the Platt amendment and
then make abold demand for admission
into the American Union as a state
with all the rights of one.
A New York boy who went to sleep
about two years and a half ago has
just walked up. The Norfork Land
mark says CHS nap began under the
republic and ends under the empire ,"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-09

Dyspeptics cannot be long lived be-
cause to liverequires nourishment. Food
is not nourishing until it is digested. A
disordered stomach cannot digest food,
it must have assistance. Kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure digests all kinds of food
without aid from the stomach. allowing
it to rest and regain its natural func-
tions. It's elements are exactly the same
as the natural digestive fluids and 1t
simply can't help but do you good. w.
A. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-09
"Life Remover for Ladies. ;,

Olivia Peterson, of Coldwater, Mich.
writes: 81 had not been able to SIT up
half day at time for thirteen years
until used the Mystic Life Remover.
1t has cured me of of nervous troubles,
headache and very bad stomach. 1t
has helped me in so many ways, and
cured me OF Affections that the doctors
said could not be cured. The blessed
Life Remover has done more for me
than all the Patent Medicines, Doctors
and Christian Science treatments COM
bined. It is the most wonderful medi-
cine ever saw" Sold by e. j. Ed
ridge, Druggist, Americus. /