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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-02
ENORMOUS PENSION LIST.

Report Will Show Increase Of Nearly
Six Thousand for Year.
The annual report of the commits
sioner of pensions, Eugene F. Ware,
made public Monday, shows that the
number of names on the pension rolls
is still under the million mark, despite
a net gain of 5,732 pensioners since
1898. The total enrolment July
last was 9s9,446, against 997,7s5 last
year. The total comprises 73S,SO9 sol
dlers and 260,637 widows and depend
ents. The aggregate includes 4,6Ss
nens,onc outside tho limited Stata<
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-02
RUSSELL OUT OF RACE.

Announces that He Is Not Candidate
For Georgia Supreme Court Bench.
Judge R. B. Russell will not be q
candidate for the Georgia supreme
bench. He makes this an, ouncement
through The Atlanta Constitution.
Judge Russell had never formally
announced his candidacy. Still his
name had been generally used In this
connection and many OF his friends
have been working actively for him for
several weeks.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-02
DEADLY WORK OF EARTHQUAKE

Frightful Calamity Visits Section Of
Russian Turkestan.
A dispatch received in Berlin from
Tashkent, capital of Russian Turkes
tan, reports terrible earthquake All
gust 22, the shocks continuing until
September 3. One hundred persons
were killed at Kashgar. in eastern
Turkestan, four hundred In the village
of Astyn, twenty at Jangi, while the
town of Aksullsitche was completely
destroyed.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-02

( SOUTH CAROLINA
( STATE NEWS ITEMS.
Race for Speaker.

The race for speaker of the house
of representatives Is growing more in
teresting each day. w. l.. Smith. OF
Kershaw, says he is confident of be-
ing elected speaker Among other gen.
tlemen are T. Yancey Williams, of Lam
caster; R. A. Cooper, of Laarens, and
T. H. Rainsford, of Edgefiem.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-02
ENGINEER DIED BRAVELY.

While Pinned Down and Burning He
Talked With Those About Him,
At least four and perhaps several
more persons were killed by freight
wreck In the Union Pacific yards at
Rawlins, Wyo, early Saturday.
The engineer was pinned down by
the end Of the tank resting on his legs
and for several hours he was con-
scious and carried on conversation
with members of the rescuing party,
but he was finally overcome by heat
from the engine and the burning cars
about him.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-02
OVER FIVE HUNDRED DROWNED,

Further Details Of FrightfuI Storms
that Swept Sicily.
Later advices received from Sicily
show that the tempest that worked
such damage In that island ragged for
several days. Details of the storm
multiply the number of deaths. On
the east coast $40 bodies have been
recovered and the sea continues to
give up corpses which were swept
down by the torrents from the inte-
riOr.
1t Is estimated that five hundred
bodies have already been recovered.
Three hundred lives were lost at
Modica.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-02
ANOTHER TRY AT MoRos.

Second Expedition to DisIodge Enemy
is Sent Out from Camp.
According to a Manila dispatch a
second expedition against the Moro
position at Macin, island Of Mindanao,
left Camp Clears Sunday. It is in COM
mand of Captain Pershing, of the Fit.
teenth infantry, and is composed OF q
battalion of infantry, troop Of caval-
ry, three sections of artillery and de-
tachment Of engineers. The engineers
will construct a pontoon bridge and g
corduroy trail across the swamp.
which fianks the land side OF the Ma
Gin forts. This work will occupy sew.
eral days.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-02
JUDGE Adams Sworn In.

An Atlanta dispatch says: Hon.
Samuel B. Adams, of Savannah. took
the oath Monday required by law for
associate justice of the supreme court.
The oath was administered by Judge
Gambler. Judge Adams received his
commission at once.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-02
SOLDIERS HOME DEDICATED.

With Appropriate Exercises Retreat Of
Georgia Vets is Opened.
The new Georgia Soldiers Home
building at Atlanta was formally open
ed Thursday with exercises peculiar!r :
appropriate to the occasion.
A large crowd was present, includ
ing the inmates of the home, Confed
crate Veterans OF different camps
members of the Ladies' Memorial AS
sociation, Daughters Of tn eConfed.
eracy and other auxiliary organiza.
tions.
Colonel W. Lowndes Calhoun, presi-
dent Of the board of trustees of the
home, presided.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-02
TO OUTWIT THE LAW.

Negro Murderer, Run Down by Blood
hounds, Shoots Himself.
The negro. George Caughman, who
brutally murdered Ed Adams, a young
white man, near Newberry, s. c..
Tuesday morning, was captured by q
posse Wednesday afternoon.
When found by the dogs, the negro
was lying in clump Of bushes, near
his house, with two self-lnflicted bullet
wounds in his abdomen.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-02
PROMINENT HOTEL MAN DEAD
Edward McKissick Passes Away Sud-
denly at Norfolk, Va.

Edward P. McKissick, one of the
host known hotel men in the country
and manager of the Battery Park ho
tel at Asheville, N. c., died suddenly at
Norfolk, Va, Sunday morning, pre-
sumably from a stroke of apopleXy.
Mr.. McKissick was we'll known
throughout TIC south and had hun
dreds of friends WHO will be shocked
to learn of his sudden death.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-02
THE MoRoS ARE DEFIANT.

American Troops Having Trouble In
Subduins Them.
That the task of reducing the Moros
to terms is proving difficult is indicat-
ed by the following cablegram received
Wednesday by the war department
from General Chaffee:
Manila, September 24.-Adjutant
General. Washington: Captain Jonn
]. Pershing to Wears; unable 10 reach
MARGIN forts; water and swamps pre-
vented CHAffEE.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-02
KING is IGNORED.

Nothing Left to Leopold in Queen Hen.
riette's Will.
The will of Marie Henriette, queen
CT the Belgians, :7as opened at Brus-
sels Wednesday. 1t directs that she
be buried beside her son and that
there shall be no public lying in STATE.
The queen bequeaths her twelve
horses to her private secretary. Baron
Goff!net. The other bequests made by
her majesty we're of private charac-
ter. She left nothing to King Leopold.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-02
Kentucky Is Reimbursed.

The comptroller of the currency has
rendered a decision allowing Ken
lucky $12O,S60 in reimbursement Of ex-
penses incurred in raising and equip
ping volunteer troops for the war with
Spain.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-02
GEORGIA MARBLE USED,
Supplants Maryland Article in State
Capitol Annex,

Georgia marble has been substituted
for Maryland marble by the building
commission OF the state capitol annex,
says Baltimore dispatch. The por-
t!co is to be built Of the Georgia stone,
and it was decided to substitute mar
BILE for copper In the cornices.
Members of the commission said
they favored Maryland marble, but
owing to an apparent combination
afong local quarrymen to raise prices,
the Georgia stone could be had much
cheaper.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-02

Phipps Gives Hundred Thousand.
A dispatch from The Hague con-
firms the report that the donor of the
100000 sent to General Botha for the
relief of destitute Beers was Henry
Phipps, Of New York city.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-02
Spain to Recognize Cuba.

According to advices from Madrid
Spain has finally decided to establish
fully accredited diplomatic relations
with Cuba. A minister plenipoten-
tiary and secretary of legation will be
sent to Havana soon.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-02
Coal Shortage Closes Schools.

Two of the largest schools in Paw
tucket, R. l.. have been closed on ac-
count Of the scarcity OF coal. 1t is
said that a majority Of the schools
there may have to be shut up.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-02
A SURPRISE TO EMPLOYEES.
Shop Force of Ellen N. at Pensacola
Get a Raise.

Employees in the L. and N. railway
shops at Pensacola. Fla, were very
much SURPRISED when the monthly pa:
roll was apportioned to them a few
davs ago and they found that thciI
salaries had been voluntarily incrCas
ed 10 per cent, without any previou:
notice having been given that such {
step would be made.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-02
MABIkE POSES As MARTYR.
Misguided Filipino Refuses to Take
Oath of Allegiance.

Oath of Allegiance.
The transport Sherman from san
Francisco arrived at Manila Friday.
She called at the Island of Guam and
had aboard 35 political prisoners who
took the oath Of allegiance to the
United States.
Mabini, the former president of the
Filipino supreme court and Filipino
minister Of foreign affairs, refused to
take the oath and was kept prisoner
at Guam.
No decision has been arrived at re-
garding Mabini, but he probably will
be left at Guam Indefinitely.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-02
LONDON WORRIED BY A FAKE.

Bogus News tina: Anarchists Were
After Roosevelt,
Great excitement was created in
London Thursday evening by story
sent out by the Daiziel news agency
under a New York date. saying 1t was
supposed that an anarchist attempt
on the life Of President Roosevelt was
involved in the wreckage Of the Cor
den Eagle hotel, at Washington.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-02
RECEIVER Is ASKED FOR.
Boston People File Bill In Equity
Against Coal Barons.

Against Coal Barons.
A committee of citizens, headed by
the publishers of Boston newspaper,
Saturday sought relief in the courts
from the present coal shortage and
high prices by asking for a receiver
for the coal companies and coal-carry-
ing roads. A bill in equity was filed
in the Massachusetts supreme court
asking that a receiver be appointed
for the benefit Of all concerned upon
such terms and in such manner, and
with such agents and servants, and
with such rates. of wages and other
conditions of employment and at such
prices for goods produced and sold as
the court shall from time to time ad-
judge proper.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-02
CARPENTERS REFLECT HUBER.
President of Association Given An

President of Association Given An
other Two-Year Term.
General President William D. Fu'
Der, Of Philadelphia. of the United
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Join.
ers of America. was reelected gen
eral president of the order fer the
coming two years at Friday mornings
session in Atlanta.
Three ballots were necessary to
complete the election. President HUI
Der received the necessar," majority on
the third ballot.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-02
AlGER GIVEN COMMISSION.

His Appointment as Senator Signed by
Governor of Michigan.
A special from Detroit, Mich, says.
General R. A. Alger, former secretary
of war, formally accepted Governor
Bliss tender of the ad interim appoint.
ment as United States senator, and
Governor Bliss has signed GENERAL Al
gers commission as senatorA
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-02
SON FIGHTS FOR MILLIONS.

Harry Stratton DECIDES to Contest HE
Fathers Will.
Harry Stratton, of Pasadena, Cal,
after a conference in Denver between
his attorneys, decided to contest the
will of his father, which left the bulk
Of his estate, estimated to be worth
from s1C,O0O,00O to s12,0OO,00O, for the
establishment of a home for poor sick
people at Colorado Springs.
Young Stratton forfeits s50.000
which his father left him by making a
contest.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-02
INTERNATIONAL TOBACCO TRUST

American and British Interests Have
at Last Been Consolidated.
A London special says: The tobac-
co war has been ended by the amalga-
nation of the American and British
interests. An official statement con-
tanning the details and subscribed by
the officers OF both combines will be
given ont later.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-02
INQUIRE ANSWER CHARGES.

Former Official Of Carpenters Associs-
tion Accused Of Shortage.
P. J. Mcclure, former secretary and
treasurer of the United Brotherhood of
Carpenters and Joiners of America
whose alleged shortage Of $4,000 has
occupied the attention of the conven-
tion for the past two days, arrived in
Atlanta Wednesday afternoon 20 make
a personal defense before the conven-
ton.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-02
ALGER FOR SENATE.
Michigan Republicans lndorse Former
Secretary Of War.

Michigan Republicans lndorse Former
Secretary Of War.
After a long and laborious session
in Grand Rapids, In which more en-
thusiastic partisan strife was in evi-
dence than has been seen In the coun-
cils Of the republican party in that
state for many years, the Michigan
republican state cony ntion Thursday
indorsed the senatorial candidacy of
General r. A. Alger, former secretary
of war, and nominated William L. Car
penter, of Detroit, for justice of the
supreme court, to fill the vacancy
caused by the death Of Justice Charles
D. Long.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-02
FOUR HUNDRED ON STRIKE.
Machinists In Shops Of c., o G. g
Road Walk Out at Shawnee.

Four hundred machinists, boiler
makers, blacksmiths and woodwork
ers went on strike Friday at the cal
shops of the Choctaw. Oklahoma and
Gulf railroad. at Shawnee. Okla. The
strikers demand that they be paid
promptly every month as under the
old management.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-02
TO BUY QUEEN AND CRESCENT.
Move Of the Southern Railway 70 Got
Into New Orleans.

According to New Orleans special
the Southern Railway Company Is ne
gotiating for the purchase Of the
Queen and Crescent system. Presi-
dent Spencer, OF the Southern. Is now
in England, and IT ts reliably stated
that the direct object OF his visit is to
effect the purchase OF the line, which
will give the system entrance into New
Orleans over Ito own Eatbn
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-02
SUBSTITUTE FOR HENDERSON.
Iows Republicans Fill Vacancy Caused
by Speakers Retirement.

Judge B. P. Birdsall, of Clarion. Ia,
was nominated for congress by the
third district republican convention at
Hampton Thursday. The third district
is at present represented by the speak,
er Of the national house, Hon. David
B. Henderson, who recently declined
a denomination. The platform indorses
the administration of President Roose-
velt.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-09-13

When they reached the the the house Rob
kissed all goodby, and
indicator of little
Immediately he began to air.
Don't about me!' called Good
by!' ..... -. -.- .-.
Joslyn, with terror, hid
-.
Hell break his necl" cried the father tip
ping back his head to look after his departing
Come back! Come back!' shouted the girls to the
soaring adventurer.
Il wil-some day." the far-away answer.
Having risen high enough the alest tree
steeple, indicator Of
dial and at began moving rapidly in that direction
The sensation delightful. He rode gently
feather without exeron at all his par
moved swiftly that he easily distanced railway
train that was speeding in the same direction
"This is great" reflected the youth. Here trav
cling fine style without to one! And I've
electricity proper stuff ALL Demons
below there The bugs the houses
boxes and the trees like clumps of
be passing Guess I'll drop down bit
the sights =
indicator down. and at
dropping through the air. He experienced the
while descending elevator. When
point just above the he the indicator
remained stationary while he examined
But there nothing to interest him. partcu
after brief he assembled and
tinued journey
o'clock the afternoon he reached the city
alighting unobserved in street he
enjoying the sights and
what people would think of him they but knew
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-09-13

,e'll break his neck!' astounded father.
powers. just like other
boy noticed him in
1t was nearly evening" and Rob had wandered down by
wharves look at the shipping when his attention
called ugly looking bulldog which toward him and
began barking ferociously.
Get out! said the boy careessly, and made NJ at
the BRUTE
The dog uttered fierce grow sprang upon
with barred teeth and flashing red instantly Rob drew
the electric tube from his pocket pointed it at the dog and
pressed the button. Almost at the moment the dog
yelp rolled twice and lay still.
II hatH settle him., laughed the boy; but just
then he heard shout, and looking around
policeman running toward him.
XIII me dog will ye-eh?" yelled the officer; well
I'll in for that an ven spend the night
ockup And he with drawn club in hand
and big revolver in the other.
you'll have to catch first said Rob- still laughing,
and to the of the policeman he began rising
straight into the air
Come down here! Come down, or
fellow, fourishing his revolver.
Rob afraid he would; to avoid accidents he
the tube at him pressed the button The red
whiskered policeman quite gracefully
until out Of sight of those in the streets
THAT escape, he thought breathing more
Il hated to parayze that policeman, but he might
bullet after Anyhow he'll be all right again
in hour, I needn't worry
beginning to grow dark and he wondered what
to do next Had he possessed money he would have
the town and taken bed at hotel but he
had left home without single penny Fortunately the
nights at this he determined to travel
all night that he might reach by morning place he
had before visited.
Cuba had always him, judged it ought
southeasterly direction
indicator to that point and began gliding swiftly toward the
southeast
electrical tablet he through
he consumed another All hunger at left him,
felt the invgorating sensations before.
But presently he sleepy and before he realized what
he had fallen into sound and peaceful slu
while the indicator still pointed to the southeast and he
rapidly through the cool night air.
(To be continued)
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-09-13
THE SiLkWORM& GODDESS


Chinese Children Play With Horses
Cocoon.
Once there king who had one
daughter It great disappointment not to
but those who cast the horoscope of the daughter told him
that his daughter would be blessing
while lived, death would bequeath
riches AS this story widely known,
sought the king
greatly distressed to choice of
she grown she beautifu-so beautiful that
of pilgrims to the
beauty and to burn incense This brought prosperity and
thus the prophecy at her birth fulfilled. king
longer daughter
princes desired her that the kingdom continually
kingdoms. father
hunting when powerful king surprised him
carried him captive to far-away kingdom. The prime
priv councillors issued saying
the hand Of princess would be given
rescued the king
High up among the clouds demigod who loved the
princess she mortal could not wed
trouble he entered the body of the
which broke from the
went straight brought him back; but
being Mortified the horse brought back
ordered the horse be killed But the
king who away father princess
powerful again and again against the kingdom
finally decided by the king and his councillors
that it was
enemy the kingdom The princess protested
her protestations were of no avail
When her enter the bridal chamber
she resisted weeping struggling vaanty with her attend
hearing the cutlery into the courtyard
dragging skin which he about
cut into strings. the degod lover
awoke he wrapped the skin around
princess became the first cocoon
growing districts of Chehkiang
call for their foodthat when
they shellsyou will the little children
playing with This is to win the favor of the
by reminding her OF her faithful lover
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-09-13
NO FAITH IN FEATHERS


Since Lightning Stripped Two Ducks Their owner Simply
Feather beds considered protection against lightning
by people, but there is in Adrondacks
faith in them. Now instead
the bed putting pillow her head,
A New York woman who spent the in the
woods of party who took refuge
They rushed in of binding storm,
She rocking back
moaning she knew how She apron
head and tight grip the of the chair After
a particularly brilliant flash of the strangers
shrek, and covered her face with her handkerchief.
mountain all sympathy. you want
piler?" she asked.
lightning is awful" replied other but m
hardly frightened enough for that" S%%z~.1
Its just WE'LL said the woman of the house, again
covering head with the It
things but something happened last week which
it all away ~. T.
that?" asked of the party.
ducks got hit by streak o. lghtnin and
stripped clean feathers pops head an amt had
sign nigh ter fifteen rsNeY York Times
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-09-13
Where the Water Goes.

with her mother the wharf
aunties the big steamer: Margaret
the big steamer before and she watched
thing interest The monster of boat slipped
slowly away dock Margaret her hand
anticay rest Then she looked at her mother
very solemnly.
Mama she questioned, docs the water follow that
ship all the way to Englandf f.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-09-13
THE MASTER KEY
IN ELECTRICAL FAIRY lALE
Z.Fr a n K
Copyright 1901, by the Bowen-M Merrill Co.
Testing the instruments.
B a un
CHAPTER FOUR.

CHAPTER FOUR.
Testing Instruments.
r strange experience
befalen grown would been stricken with
fit of trembling apprehension fear
thought having terrible of Elec
tricy of having the worlds great
est himself possessed of three
such wonderful useful gifts takes everything
as matter Of
Rob full delight his good fortune;
but he did not consider that there anything
markedly in the in which had
Of pride
would be able surprise those who had made fun of
his them his marvellous
nothing the Demon the
accidental striking of the Master Key In exhibiting to his
acquired it would
mo of fun their them
guess how he performed his feats.
put his into his pocket locked his
shop downstairs to his for dinner
While brushing his hair remembered it
necessary him eat ordinary food He feeling
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-09-13

every time reached certain height it umblng
be piled again. The last time 1t tm
bled down discouraged, but began again
Pretty I heard tiny voice close to / turned
there tiny He said, In very thin
voice. a fairy and have to help you pile the
wood" delighted to hear this so stepped aside was
willing enough to resign place. To establishment he
stepped it muttered strange words In
sany changed into lovely woodpe At least it was
lovely And to had not fallen down
for him.
Thud! What that? I woke with start / had been
dreaming The fairy there Alas, woodpie
fallen again just where began spang
my with groan and began again. afraid
should been png yet had not friend come to help
Natalie Williams,
A Seventh Grade. 1918 Garfield Avenue
Whittier School,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-09-13

An incident happened several in native
which remember well it only yesterday
shortly among m
ring from had the ring all day, but it
loose had kept it with difficulty When
evening When
had finished took off mittens. Where ring? We
high low, there ring. 'Oh,
mnd when the will find it in the wood
pile" said The spring pulled the whole
woodpile replied it; did
inch untouched but still ring.
4 Ninth B.
North Side High School, Fl. E, 141s James Avenue m: