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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-09-05
A HARD LIFE.

The Mental and Physical Hardship OF
Mail Car Clerks Ia Unremittin=.
The life Of a railway mail clerk or
route agent at the best is not easy,
says contributor to Golfers Weekly.
He travels under constant strain and
is subject to unremitting mental and
physical hardship. He is always over
worked, but he must be ever alert, ex-
pert and accurate. The business of a
continent depends on the correctness
of his instantaneous mental processes
and his rapid maipulation-a letter
"misthrown" may break a heart or
burst a bank or ruin a railway corpo-
ration.
The lurching of cars going at tre-
mendous speed around sharp curves;
the continued succession Of efforts to
maintain equilibrium; the monotonous
vibrations terribly destructive to nerve
tissue, to spinal column and to brain
texture are the daily and hourly con-
comitants OF his ordinary work. Pro-
bationers often relent and go back to
their former duties. One aspirant for
employment in this field was assigned
to a notably rigorous route. He never
finished his first trip; he went half
way, bought ticket for home, and re-
turned as a passenger. Replying af-
terward to some questions as to the
labor involved, he replied: Lifting
and unlocking 200-pound pouches,
shaking out the contents, arranging
same, removing pouches, locking same,
carrying on mail matter, re-arranglng
sacks, then going over same work, con-
tinuing same II hours, without rest,
with trains flying around curves and
singing you against everything that
is not slung against you"
vigor, vitality and resolution are
essential in a beginner as well as
keenest intelligence and unwearied
spirit of application. But the physical
qualities are slowly sapped and under
mined by such steady exactions OF
duty and the mental qualities are pro-
portionately deteriorated.
Hence the railway mail system is
huge Gorgon, incessantly, cruelty de-
vouring specimens of the best man
hood of the nation. Under present con-
ditions it must continue to demand
and devour, in order that the currents
of trade and tides of civilization may
continue to flow. Suspend the man
wrecking process a single week for
needed, universal rest and social chaos
would ensue.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-09-05
A Challenge and It's Acceptance.

The late DR.. Tanner was not lit
erary man, but was capable Of flights
when he took up his pen. Once, when
he had asked in the house whether it
was true that the Duke of Cambridge
had resigned his position as COM
mander-in-chief a Major Jones Of
Penzance was so outraged that ne
challenged Dr. Tanner to a duel and
the following telegraphic correspond
ence took place:
I'm reply to your despicable ques-
ton about the Duke of Cambridge,
designate YOU a coward. Delighted to
give you satisfaction across the wa
ter. Pistols
To which DR.. Tanner replied:
Wire received. Will meet you to-
morrow in Constantinople, under the
Tower of Galata, midnight. Being
challenged, prefer torpedoes Bring
another ass.-Tanner." The Acada-
my.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-09-05
Polishing JeweHy.

Polishing fine jewelry is an occupa-
ton which offers an immediate open
ing for young girls, whose school days
must end when they have attained
their fourteenth year.
1--WE have always hired girls for that
branch of our work." said the head Of
a Fifth avenue jewelry house. I'VE
take thcm at IA years Of age. and
their parents or guardians must sign
papers apprenticing them to us until
they attain their 18th year. We do
not care to begin with them when they
are older, because if they are Of age
they will leave US as soon as they
have mastered the business. and we
get no profit for the trouble taken IN
teaching them"
While learning her trade the girl
receives from SO weekly the first year
to Sc a week in the fourth year, when
she is considered a skilled worker.
The jewelry comes to her hands COM
plete in every detail except the pol
ish. This she must produce; removing
at the same time all the file marks
made in the modelling. The work is
done by means of rapidly revolving
brushes and by thrums.
The thrums consist Of fine linen
threads fastened to the tables or
benches in such manner that they,
can be rapidly drawn back and forth
through the crevices Of the jewelry.
One girl can polish the rough work as
rapidly as ten nen can turn 1t out.
During the first year of her appren-
ticeship a girl usually spoils more
work than she can satisfactorily COM
plete, but this is expected, and she
improves rapidly during the second
year. The low salary paid appren-
tices explains the desire to secure
their services for a skilled polisher
commands a salary ranging from $40
to SIS week. The jeweler, however,
considers that the loss during the
first year offsets much Of his profit.
1t is said that an energetic, quick
polisher can command a good salary
continuously. In one jewelry house in
this city, where frcm 10 to Is girls
are employed at time, the director
of the department has been with the
firm ten years, at an excellent salary,
and began her work there as an ap-
prentice at SO a week.
New York City and Newark. N. Y,
jewelers. employ in all about 1000 girls
to polish jewelry. 1t is branch Of the
work rarely attempted by men, as it
is considerd much better adapted to
the delicate touch and handling Of
women.-New York Tribune.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-09-05
John was tempted to throw it out into

John was tempted to throw it out into
the yard; then it ceased as suddenly
as it began, and was as quiet as a
mouse.
The old clock is worn OUT John
said. Il must get another one, and nc
returned to his bed and slept.
1t was hardly daylight when ne
heard team driving into his yard.
Going to the door he beheld his Old
friend Tim. Tim was all excitement
and his voice trembled as he called out
to John from his buggy:
Did your clock ring in the night
last night?'
"Well-yes," John answered; "Dut
how did YOU know that?'
Don't you remember George Co~ee,
and what he told us about his spirit
manifesting itself to us? If you don't
do, and l am sure George Cowee IS
dead
"Nonsense." John cried. "The young
rascal is probably alive and kicking.
Nonsense or no nonsense. Tim
said. 81 believe he is dead. for all night
| could not sleep. About II O'CLOCK,
when 1 was thinking about the spirits,
there came rap upon the headooard
of my bed, family at first, and then
when l asked if it was George Cowees
spirit, such a humping and bunmplnS
you never heard. 1t was louder than
l
made haste to come to you"
"Ha, ha, hal laughed John; you
had the nightmare, sure enough" ne
said. But Tim sadly shook his head.
He knew it was the Spirits
Come down to my shop this after
noon, and we will talk about it, Tim
said as he drove away.
That afternoon John went down to
the shop.
Not because 1 want to talk about
ghosts" he said, "but to have Tim put
a new shoe on my mare"
AS Tim worked on the mares foot
they fell to talking, and naturally the
conversation drifted to the strange
events of the previous night.
Before they had finished talking
about the rappings on Tins hsad
board Mr. Maxon, the station agent
came into the shop, and he held in
his hand folded paper.
II saw your wagon out here, Mr..
Davis" he said, "and thought if you
were going right home I could get
you to deliver this message that has
just come for Deacon Cowee."
Certainly I will deliver it," John
answered, and the agent handed him
the paper and departed.
As soon as he was out of the shop
both old men drew near each other
and looked at the telegram addressed
to Deacon Cowee, and this is what it
said:
Denver, COL, May 5.
"Your nephew, George Cowee, was
killed in a railroad accident here last
night"
Both old men stared into the fire,
silent, sad, thoughtful
MAGAZINE
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-09-05
Natures Beautifier.

The summer time is the golden op-
portunity for the girl troubled with
pimples and comedon1s. The torrid
heat offers an efficacious substitute for
the Turkish or Russian bath. The
healthy streams Of perspiration with
which Dame Nature strives to eradi-
cate these facial blcmishes should
never be damned by the opposing pow
der rag. Rather encourage the very
friendly drop which ADDS its tiny share
in promoting the health and purity Of
the complexion. l am reminded here
of a young girl who has happily been
cured of :cme very disfguring pimples
of the chronic type which physicians
had prescribed for in vain. One intol-
erably hot day she tried to catch nap
in the attic. where tae temperature
equalled the hot room of the Turkish
baths.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-09-05
An Important Item.

The popularity of white dresses this
season has made the white glace petit
coat an exceedingly important item OF
feminine attire, says the London
Graphic. On many there is an embroi-
dery in black silk. One with tne
flounce so treated, in slender single
blossom design, had the edge in seal
lops formed of applique black velvet
pansies, with a touch of white In the
heart Of each. This was very pretty
more SO than similar garment with
the flounce composed of alternate oia-
monds in black and white tucked silk,
and bordered with black lace. A white
silk underskirt, finished with narrow
frills, each edged with narrow black
Valenciennes lace, is good; ano an
other with silk flounce veiled in an
equally deep founce of black Cnantilly
lace is even more pleasing. But, at
tractive as these dainty petticoats un-
doubtedly are, for good, serviceable
wear they are far behind the skirts
made of gray glace silk, which do not
soil so readily, and appear impervious
to the damaging effect of dust.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-09-05
Life of the Filipino Girl.

Inc lie llNeQ Dy the FIJI mos is not
an intricate life, says Ramon Reyes
Lala in the Ledger Monthly, nor is
Philippine etiquette the highly in
volyed system that is found in the old
and artificial society Of western lands.
l do not know that 1 can better de-
scribe it than by following a society
young lady of Manila through the or
dinary events of one days existence.
1t may interest American women to
know how their sisters beyond the
seas pass their lives.
The day of the fair Filipino is
long one. With her there is no lazy
rising to 9 o'clock coffee and toast.
She is usually up with the sun, not
later than 6, ano, if very religious, as
early as 4, that she may attend early
mass. Breakfast is set early, about
o'clock. Then come the morning
duties of the household. sewing. wash
ing, cooking, or whatever there may be,
for our young lady is not expected to
spend her days in idleness. The mid
day meal is taken at II o'clock. in or.
der that the warmest hours of the Gay
may be the hours Of rest. About two
hours are thus spent in the enjoyment
of the siesta, when our lady fair arises,
refreshed and ready for the later
pleasures of the day.
At o'clock the afternoon tea" is
served. This is light repast, usually
consisting of chocolate, with rice and
cakes, or other simple viands. Then,
at the hour of $50 or 6 O'Clock. the
carriage is brought out and the daily
ride taken to the Luneta. the beautiful
park on the bay south of the city.
Here the military band discourses
sweet music every evening, and the
beauty and fashion of Manila meet and
enjoy the evening air and melodious
strains. Returning from the drive
about o'clock, the evening meal, or
supper, comes next in order, after
which our belle of Manila is free for
any mode Of spending the evening
hours that may appeal to her; per-
haps a friendly visit, a trip to the
theatre or opera, or an "at home" to
receive callers. Early as she arose,
bedtime often comes late, and no
hours more than nature demands are
spent in the enjoyment Of slumber.
Going to rest, however, is different
there and here. Ladies, even Of the
highest social rank, do not sleep in
a bedstead, but prefer the floor, lying
on a peate, or mat, which IS provided
with a long bolster or pillow, and COW
cred with the conventional mosquito
netting.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-09-05
Dresses Growing Shorter.

1t is a noteworthy fact that dresses
are gradually growing shorter and
less cumbersome, a blessing in the
matter Of street robes. 1t must not be
imagined from this that walking toll
cts are to be unequivocally short, but
simply that they will be more reason
able. Reception gowns, visiting gowns
and house gowns, on the other hand,
are a trifie longer than they have been
through the last season, circuln-
stance that will hardly be objected to
by women who have mastered the CO.
quetish art CT handling train.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-09-05

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
FL. CHENEY 4 Co., Props, Toledo, Q.
We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Che
ney for the last 15 years, and believe him per-
fectly honorable In all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obliga-
ton made by their firm.
WEST L TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,
Ohio. =
WALD1Na, K1SSAS Il MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists. Toledo, Ohio.
HALLS Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur.
faces of the system. Price, Too: per bottlo.
Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials free.
HALLS Family Pills are the best.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-09-05
Fashions in Tailor Mades.

Gray and white is admittedly one OF
the most attractive cloth admixtures
of the hour. And yet another growing
freak of the tailor world is the sup
preston of reyers and even collars to
the short coats and boleros. deletlon
that affords a greater display of the
undervest or blouse and so falls in
happily with the summer scheme OF
things. Not to every figure, however,
is.it given to carry off successfully the
somewhat severe outline of the plain
frontage coatee. One must OF neces-
sity be possessed of curves and undu-
lations, combined with certain width
of shoulder.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-09-05
Flower Sp-NYa.

Chic is the illuminative word to ap-
ply to some enhancing trails of fruit
blossoms-apple, cherry and peach
especially prepared in view CT the re-
quirements Of debutanteS and the
Younger members generally of the
community, who are likewise to be
permitted to wreath their pretty heads
literally with crowns of flowers and
foliage. It is to be devoutly hoped
they will be created CT a size ana
shape to fall in tastefully with the
particular i6iosyncrasies Of the
Wearer,
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-09-05
White the R.i.ning Shade.

It is the fashion this summer to wear
white, and the smartest of all the
frocks are of white mousseline de sole
or batiste. There are. however, any
number of dotted muslins in white,
light gray, light yellow, or black that
are made up for evening use. The So
called robe gowns are also in great
demand, and are very useful, provided
one has a well-ftting low waist and
long skirt of silk over which the robe
gown can be placed. The summer
silks, not foulard, making charming
low gowns for evening, while when the
higher waists are desired the foulards
come into play again. One of the
smartest gowns of the year is made of
black and white foulard, white
ground with irregular black DOTS
Harper's BaZar.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-09-05
UNNECESSARY EXPENDITURE,

Mr.. Suburban. was called on by a
committee to-day, who wanted me to
contribute something toward the build
ing Of new fence around the old ceme-
terry.
Mrs. Suburban-And how much did
you give them, dear?
Mr.. Suburban. gave them nothing,
simply because did not see the neces-
sity for building fence. Those who are
i, the cemetery can't get out, and don't
telieve there is any one very anxious to
get in.-Paltimore Sun.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-09-05
EXPEDIENCY.

"On what platform will you stand in
your next campaign?' asked the friend,
1T won't be any platform" answered
,ae candidate. It'll merely be rough
:caffolding. thrown togtther to meet the
necessities Of the occasion" ."-WasAing-
ton Star.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-09-05
Gowns of Pima ClotS.

Girls who have lovers. brothers,
fathers anl our friends in the Philip
Zines are to be seen these days in
scwns of diaphanous pina cloth, and
are the enyied Of all their kind. The
fabric is woven from the pineapple
fibre, and when it arrives is so stiff
as to require washing before it can be
made up. The cloth sent is cross
barred or plain, and with each length
Genes a strip hand embroidered in
dots and quaint designs for the vest
and yoke.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-09-05
AT LOVES DOOR.

I heard sound, in the deep of night.
Unlike aught heard before:
It waS :; lost heart knocking ut Loves
door.
saw sight in the dawnins light
May l not see it more!
1t was dead heart lying at Loves
door.
The Criterion.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-09-05
MuSeum Discipline.

Visitor-So you weigh 700 pound Is;
doesn't it annoy you to have people
comment on your size?
Fat man-Oh, no; if l wasn't wor.
ried to death with fool questions
mavbe I'd weigh 1000.-Chicago Rec
nrd.Herald.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-09-05
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Rings for tho Middle Finger.

Rings for tho Middle ringer.
Rings for the middle finger are
frequent gift among Pa-isians. Two,
exactly matching, are given together
in a dainty case. This is because it is
the fashion in Paris to wear rings on
every finger, and no gloves, and the
middle finger is less likely to be sup
piled than the other cnes.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-09-05
A Chance For Carnegie.

Its wonderful nowadays how much
money is given away to the utterly
.elpless and deserving"
Isn't it? 1t wouldn't be surprising
some one endowed the Democratic
)arty."
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-09-05
Peat For the bowels.

No matter what ails you, headache to .
cancer, you will never get well until your
bowels are put right. CAscARETs help nature,
cure you without a grips or pain, produce
easy natural movements, cost you Just ~
cents to start getting your health back. CAS-
cAssrs Candy Cathartic, the genuine, put up
in metal boxes, every tablet has &C. @.
stamped on 1t. Beware Of limitations.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-09-05
LOYALTY 10 His Employer.

2Vy O1Ey W AHHo @3@<@ <@F@0y S@5
That young man who consented to have .
puA ppoyor set Sc al remarkable % M I example Of hereism.
good blood. There Is only one natural way
to get good blood, and that Is from the stom-
ach. If the stomach needs assistance, try
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. This wonder
ful medicine cures dyspepsia. indigestion,
constipation, and makes rich red blood.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-09-05

A member Of the family called for
her to come down to cooler quarters.
"Oh, no. mamma" she replied, this
is part of the cure! l am told that l
must perspire!" and she resolutely
turned deaf ear to all expostulation.
When last seen that girl had COM
plexion without a blemish.-Stella
Stuart, In Ledger Monthly.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-09-05
Reason For Rejoicing.

Willis-You seem to have q good
opinion Of the faith cure.
Wallace-Well, why shouldn't I? 1t
cured me Of the patent medicine habit.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-09-05

PUTNAM FADELEss DYES do not spot, streak
or give your goods-an unevenly dyed appear
ance. Sold by all druggists.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-09-05

Recent reports from both French
and English botanists say that the "tu
chung" tree of China contains a valua-
BILE rubber or gutta-percha. The sub
stance is believed to be true caout-
chouc, and it is thought that the tree
will become of great commercial i'm
portance. This is mentioned as one of
the good effects that will follow the
"opening up" of the country.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-09-05

The German army includes more than
10000 musicians.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-09-05

Piso's Cure is the best medicine We ever used
for all affections Of throat and lungs.-WX.
O. ENDsIEY, Vanburen, Ind, Feb. 10, 1900.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-09-05

FITS spermanen:ly cured. No fits or nervous.
ness after first days use Of DR.. Kline's Great
Nerve Restorer. 81 trial bottle and treatise free
DR.. R. Il. KLINE, Ltd, o31 Arch St., Phila. Pa
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-09-05

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, soften the gums, reduces iniamma'
tion. allays pain, cures wind collie. 25c bottle
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-09-05

A single American firm has rented six
teen shops in Vienna, Austria, to sell
Yankee-nade shoes.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-09-05

Klondike's gold output for the year es-
mated at 10000, 900.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-09-05

Are Your Eyes Weak or Sore?
Il 81, use Jno. Il. DIckey's Old Reliable Eye
.a;cr. l, will clenr and soothe the sorest eye
ont hurt-:erls .cod. 25cts Dickey Drug Co.
'rist,l J cnn.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-09-05

Herman Elegan, of St. Louis, Mo-, has
constructed Turkish bath house to be
run as trolley car.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-09-05

Germany has $4,000 friendly societies.
and clubs, the United Kingdom 1900;
France only 5000.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-09-05

In one sense of the word Chinese
laundryman is q man of iron.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-09-05

Among recent novelties in electric
lighting is an incanoescent lamp hav-
ing two Independent filaments. one
giving 16 and the other only one can
dle-power. The low power light is in
tended for burning in a sick room. or
wherever a faint illumination is de-
sired. The current is changed from
one filament to the other by turning
the lamp in a screw socket.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-09-05

The population of Norway is about
1900, 900 souls.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-09-05

The largest enclosure Of deer is said to
be the royal park in Copenhagen, 400
acres
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-09-05
HOW3a This J

A horse drawing light loads can average
twenty miles day for twenty years.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-09-05

Only lle passengers on British ships
last year lost their lives through ship
wreck
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-09-05

30, advertisement Of EE-M Catarrh euro in
mother Column the best remedy made.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-09-05

President Harper announces that the
University of Chicago has begun to es'
tabhsh preparatory schools in Europe.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-09-05
SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY.

The Japanese in Formosa are dis
couraging the use Of sun-dried bricks.
During the typhoon of 1898 there were
1898 mud-brick houses totally de-
stroyed within a radius Of two miles,
from the American consulate at Tam
sui, while not more than one building
made of kiln-burnt bricks suffered any
damage.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-09-05

Recent improvements in the process
es of making wool out Of turf flbres
have resulted in the production OF a
soft material that can be spun as
readily as lambs wool. Besides, it mas
excellent absorbent qualities, and is
capable of being bleached and colored
for use in various textile industries.
Much of it is now used at Dusseldorf,
Germany, for manufacturing cloth,
rugs, hats and other articles.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-09-05

The blind man doesn't believe in love at
first sight.