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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-01-30
CUPOLA OF ST. PETERS.
It's Outline Remains m Unparalleled
Idea In Architecture.

It's Outline Remains m Unparalleled
Idea In Architecture.
The greatest of the architectural en-
terprises Michael Angelo was called up
on to take up was the completing Of
st. Peters, and he devoted himself
through pure obedience to this task,
refusing all compensation, offering his
unpaid services in that way both to
his master and to the service Of reli-
gion.
He had to struggle against the op-
posing ideas of the architects in charge
Of the monument, who held by later
plans than those Of the first deviser,
and their enmity and misapprehension
of what was best aimed at continual
thwarting Of all his Intentions He
managed, however, to bring back the
building to its original plan, that Of
his greatest enemy, Bramantc, upon
whom he has left this noble judgment.
'It cannot be denied" said he, "that
Bramante laid the first plan Of St. Pc
ter's clear and simple. and all who
have departed from his scheme have
departed from the truth"
We have not the great cathedral as
Michael wished it, nor can we see in
it the creation Of his genius. But the
one thing that Michael Angelo left to
his successors in the work is the cupo-
la, whose outline remains as an unpar-
alleled idea, as important landmark
In architecture as his other records Of
achievement in painting and sculpture.
It is the mark Of Rome and the ex-
preston Of Rome's grandeur.-John La
Fargo in McClure's.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-01-30
Peculiar Roses.

One of the wars Of the roses, the
fiercest and deadliest Of them all, was
fought on q field where. curiously
enough, q rose peculiar to the spot
grows or used to grow. 1t IS rare
plant now. and the reason Is explained
by Mr.. Leadman In his account of
Yorkshire battles. After describing
the terrible battle at Towton on Palm
Sunday, 1461, he says: Il cannot con-
clude this story Of Towton field with
out an allusion to the little dwarf
bushes peculiar to the Field of the
White Rose and the Red
"They are said to have been plenti-
full at the commencement Of this cen
tury, but the visitors have taken them
away in such numbers that they have
become rare. Such vandalism Is SIM
ply shameful, for the plants are said
to be unique and unable to exist in any
other soil. The little roses are white,
with a red spot on the center of each
Of their petals. and as they grow old
the under Surface becomes a dull red
color."-IAondon News.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-01-30
Gave Animals.

No animals whatever are found In
the dry parts Of caves. Dampness or
a certain degree Of moisture seems to
be essential to their existence. Under
the stones one finds white. eyeless
worms. and in the damp soil all around
about are to be discovered blind beetles
in little holes which they excavate and
bugs Of the thousand leg sort. These
thousand leg bugs. which in the upper
world devour fragments Of dead leaves
and other vegetable debris. sustain life
in the caverns by feeding upon decay
ed wood. fungous growths and bats
dung. Kneeling in beaten path one
can see numbers Of them gathered
about hardened drips Of tallow from
tourists candles. There are plenty OF
cricketS also.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-01-30

Fifty pounds lard cans for sale by d.
W. Shcalcy.
Mr.. !. p. O'Quinn, of McLaurin, has
moved near town.
Buy the Rock Hill buggy, the best for
the money anywhere, sold by &. Frank
Bamher", sole agent
A considerable number of people have
not paid their State and county taxes yet.
The time expires March first.
The size of woman's shoe depends on
whether she is wearing it foran afternoon
walk or to sit in chair and show Oft her
feet
"Foryive voh enemies" said Uncle Eh-
Ell, "but don't yoh forgiveness make You
foolish bout givin' 'em 4 chance to do
you again
Considerable excitement was caused ny
the alarm of fire being given Tuesday
night, but it was found to be some woods
on fire near town.
The general assembly will visit the
Charleston Exposition and spend tw"
days. Friday and Saturday, February
It'll and Sth, were fixed as the days.
A bill has been introduced in the Senate
repeating the act authorizing the govern
or and comptroller general to extend the
time for the payment of taxes. 1t is not
likely to pass.
Mr.. John w. Brown, formerly of Bam-
berg, hut now of Columbia, was in the city
Tuesday. He and his family arc now
working in the fine Olympia mill, and he
says they are getting along nicely.
Among the personals in q recent issue
of The State was the following: "Mr. }.
B. Douthit, former liquor commissioner,
now the representative Of a bible publish
ing house, is spending few days in the
city"
Representative J. O. Patterson, of Barn
well, introduced bill in the Legislature
providing that when new counties are
cut off from Old ones, the new county
shall assume its part Of the Indebtedness
of the old county. A wise bill, and 1t has
been adopted by the Legislature.
Mr.. John s. Garris, of Spartanburg,
who is well known here, having formerly
lived in Bamberg, being q brother of Hon.
&. w. Garris, has been very lucky recent
ly. He was married to beautiful young
woman and was elected trustee of Glenn
son College, his alma mater, all IN less
than two weeks.
Senator S. G. Mayfield has introduced
bill in the Senate providing for the erec-
ton of one or more fertilizer plants IN the
State, to be under the control OF the direct
ors of the penitentiary. The plants are
to be owned by the State, and the object
is to cheaper the cost of fertilizers to the
farmers. No disposition has yet been
made of the BILL
The Auditor has finished his appoint
ments throughout the county, and is now
at his office in the court house tor the pur-
pose of receiving tax returns. The time
expires on the goth of February, after
which date the penalty will be added.
Real estate and personal property must be
returned this year. Make your returns
before the time expires.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-01-30
Knights Of PythiaS.

Ramberg lodge, No. 3s, Knights of Pyth-
las, held a regular convention last Mon
day evening in the castle hall. There was
a very good attendance of the members,
but the cry of fire dissolved the meeting
until the flames had died out. Then the
lodge was called to order, and the rank OF
Knight was conferred on Esquire u. W.
Sheallv. The brethren were glad to have
present Bros. f. d. Rancy, of Denmark,
and Kenneth McCaskill, of Blackville.
They were very welcome, and we trust
they will visit us oftener. The neStmeet-
ing of the lodge will be held the second
Monday evening in February, the 10th,
and it is hoped there will be a full attend
ance of the members, as it will be IN I'M
portant meeting.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-01-30
Mardi Gras at Pensacola. Mobile and
New Orleans.

On account Of the above occasion the
Seaboard Air Line Railway will sell
tickets from all points to Pensacola, Mo-
bile and New Orleans, ut rate of one fare
for round trip. Tickets on sale February
to 10, inclusive, limited until February
IS; by depositing ticket with joint agent
and upon payment Of fifty cents fees same
will be extended until FebruaryeS. Sea-
board Air Line offers best service from
all points having doublc-daily service,
carrying parlor cars on day trains and
Pullman sleepers on night trains. Full
information upon application to your
nearest ticket agent, or write ID. Pullcr,
r. P. & c. r. A, Columbia, S. c., or w.
?. Scruggs, D. ?. A., Savannah, Ga.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-01-30
To Our Subscribers.

We realize that money is very scarce
and that many of you are i'll bad financial
condition, but We want those who are in
dcbted to us to pay at least portion OF
what they are due right away. We need
the money to help pay for new machinery
we are putting into the office, and we hope
every one indebted to the paper will help
US out some Ifyou can't pay all you owe
pay what you can. We will be glad to
receive any amount Very few owe us
we are glad to say, but if these few would
settle q portion Of their Indebtedness, II
would help us very materially.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-01-30
ROCK Hill Btet q, 7+z E;a94 s9;f a. s;Gsfex' issrx

rapid strides with their newly equipped
water tank apparatus, but the bucket brl-
gade had the fire under control before the
long hose was put i'll operation. Alter
the flames and excitement were quench-
ed, it was found to be the wash house IN
Mrs. T. o. PowelIs yard. Three little
children started the fire while playing
with matches They have been burnt SO
badly since that it may be several days yet
before they can sit down.
Rev. S. p. Chisolm taught school last
Thursday, owing to the temporary SICK
ness of Prof. G. +. WcrtZ.
Mr.. John HartZ and Miss May Ehrhardt
were visitors at Wcimer Sunday.
House for rent in town of Ehrhardt
Apply to a. c. Reynolds. GE Col.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-01-30
ANOTHER ACCOUNT.

WALTERBoRo, January 27.-Safe crack
ers were in town last night and blew open
the safe in the postottice. Postmaster
Levy does not know exactly what his loss
is at this time, but says it will not be less
than $3.50 in money and stamps. The
robbers broke into MIR. E. T. knights
blacksmith shop and secured the tools
necessary for their work, and after secur-
ing their booty left them lyingaround on
the floor in the postoftice.
The explosion occurred about 2.15 this
morning and many people heard it, but
paid no attention to it, thinking that some
mischievous boy had fired cannon crack
er. There is no clue at this time that
would lead to the identification or cap
ture of the parties. Some one heard
burgy pass the Henderson house, sup
posed to he going in the direction of Jack
sonboro, few minutes after ther ex-
OlOSiOn,
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-01-30
The Bamberg Herald
C,J. s, Brokers Hardware SI0re.
Personal Mention.

Mr. Decania Dowling spent Tuesday
in Charleston.
-Supervisor T. G. Bruce went up to
Columbia yesterday.
Mrs. A. c. Reynolds, OF Ehrhardt' Is
visiting at her fathers.
H. F. Rice, Esq, spent several days
in Columbia last week.
Mr.. T. H. Jackson, of Oran@ebur&,
spent Sunday in the city
MIR. N. P. Murdaugh, of Fhfhardt,
spent Sunday in the city.
MIR. C. H. Brabham, of the Buford 5
Bridge section, was in the city last lhurS-
day.
MIR. and Mrs. W. P. Pate and A. {.
REYNOLDS, of Ehrhardt, spent last Sunday
in the city.
-Messrs. H. c. Copeland and ID; NJ.
Smith, of the Ehrhardt section, were mere
last Saturday.
-Messrs. NJ. N, W. l., and d. II. Rice,
of the Buford's Bridge section, were IN
the city Tuesday.
-Rev. Mr.. Bostick, of Hampton county,
is on visit to the family of his son, A
McIver Bostick, Esq.
Mrs. Miles J. Black left last Thursday
evening for Marianna, Fla, to spend i
month with her fathers family.
Mr.. J. r. Cartee, the new Superin-
tendent of the cotton mills, arrived last
Saturday night, and has assumed charge
A. McIver Bostick, Esq, left for Col-
umbia last Monday to attend the session
of the legislature. He had been detained
at home until this time by sickness in his
family.
Mill. Eddleman left last Sunday
night for Greenwood, where he will SUI
perintend the fine Grendel cotton mus.
Mrs. Eddleman will remain here TINS
week
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-01-30
Robbery in WaHterbOrO.

WALTERBoRo, January 21.--At e.15
o'clockthis morning robbers broke intothe
postofiice here through the rear door, blew
omen the safe and ritled it of it's contents.
They cot about $3.50 in cash, some stamps
and Postmaster Levy's private papers.
The glass front of the postotice a glass
door and the window sashes, we're smash
ed by the explosion. The robbery was
evidently the work Of Experienced hands,
who left no clue that might lead to their
caDturp
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-01-30
A V0rnfahinR Tin.

When vanishing wood, the work
must be done in q warm room at tenn
perature Of at least IS degrees +. At q
lower temperature the moisture in the
air will give a milky and cloudy ap'
pearance to the varnish. On the other
hand, at the higher temperature the
moisture is not precipitated until the
alcohol Of the varnish has sufficiently
eyaporated to leave q thin smooth film
of shellac. The durability and gloss are
dependent Oh this.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-01-30
Mystery Both Ways

Pauline-Just think Of the awful
things we know about people whom
we don't know!
Emeline-Yes. Isn't it wonderful!
And just think what the people whom
we don't know may know about us!-
Detroit Free Press.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-01-30
Stimulating Contributions

Mrs. Won Blumer-The minister
preached the most touching sermon l
ever heard.
Won Blumer-How much did he
aise?-Judge.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-01-30

Weight for weight, oriental rubies
are valued ten to twenty fold the price
Of diamonds. The best come from
China. Ceylon and India.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-01-30
!. W, SMOAk.

See the new advertisement of j. W.
Smoak. ehas bought out the restaurant
and meat market formerly run by j: A.
Vernon, and solicits the patronage of the
public. He will run tirst-class restaurant
for whites, and serves meals at any time
Fresh meats of all kinds. ON hand always
of the very best quality. Give him call
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-01-30
New Advertisements.
CANDY FACTORY.

See the new advertisement of Jesse Nc
Cormack's candy factory. He manutac-
lures all kinds of stick and fancy candy,
solicits orders from merchants, guarantee
ing prices and quality of goods Pat
ronize home industry, and get better
goods for less money.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-01-30
The Wrong Number.

The telephone girl and the bill clerk, to
whom she had promised her heart and
hand, were sitting in front of the fire
place talking about the happy days to
come when they would be one.
From one little detail to another the
talk finally drifted to the subject of build
ing fires in the morning. On this point
the young man was decided. He stated
it as his emphatic opinion that it was the
wife's place to get up and star: the fires
and let her poor, tired llard-worklns hus-
band rest.
After this declaration there was silence
for the space of about three quarters OF !.
second. Then the telephone girl thrust
out the finger encircled by her engage
ment ring and murmured sweetly but
firmly:
Ring off, please. You got connected
with the wrong number
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-01-30

T. Hayward Thayer, an employe in the
Charleston postotfice, committed suicide
with a pistol Friday morning. He was
suffering with nervous prostration caused
by OYerWOrk.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-01-30

Fifty pounds country lard and 1e"
country hams wanted at this office.
Middletown transcript., 1902-01-11
TOWNSEND NEWS BUDGET

Mr.. Benton Weldon, OF Smyrna, visited
here on Monday.
G. M. D. Hart has returned from q
visit among Wilmington frieuds.
Mr.. Collins has returned from a visit
among friends at Washington, D. @.
Mrs. John Naylor has returned from q
visit among her friends at Wilmington.
It is said that the trolley line that
extends to Delaware City, is to soon be
extended to this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. B. Donovan and son,
Kemp, have returned from an enjoyable
visit among friends at Selbyville.
Mr.. I. B. Schwatka has moved to the
house formerly occupied by Mr.. William
Spencer, MIR. D. P. Hutchinson taking the
house vacated by Mr.. Schwatka.
Adiutant Kemp and his Salvation Army
workers are now at Frankford, this State,
and according to reports are stirring up
the religious enthusiasm Of that place as Il
was never before. They visited this
place during December, it will be re-
called, and held very interesting and
successful meetings.
Skating is now exceptionally fine in
this locality, and many of the young folk
are enjoying the sport to their own hearts
content. All of the local ponds are
visited daily, but their place of the
amusement seems to be a large place
near the strip Of land that was recently
purchased by Mr.. Mcintyre.
Middletown transcript., 1902-01-11
J0NEs--BERRY

A very pretty wedding took place al
the residence Of Mrs. Annie B. Berry, on
Bohemia Manor, Wednesday evening al
$50 o'clock, when her daughter Miss
Lydia was united in marriage to Mr..
Julian Jones in the presence of large
circle of relatives and friends.
The house had been elaborateIy deco.
rated for the event, and the large arch Of
crowsfoot and holly under which the
marriage vows were made was exceed.
ingly beautiful.
The bridal party entered the parlor to
the strains of Lohengrin's wedding march,
rendered by Miss Lena Pleasanton, Of
Middletown. They approached the arch
where they were met by the Rev. Daw-
son who in most impressive manner
pronounced them man and wife.
Miss Myrtle Berry, sister of the bride
was maid Of honor, and Miss Olive Berry,
Of Dover, and Miss Maie Foard, of Smy-
rna, were bridesmaids, and DR.. Stanley
Steele, of Elkton, was best man.
Immediately after the ceremony a re-
ception was held when Mr.. and Mrs.
Jones received congratulations. The
bride was the recipient Of very many use
full and ornamental presents.
The happy young couple left for their
future home near Kennedyville, Nd, at
1890 o'clock, where the groom will be-
gin farming. Guests were present from
PHILADELPHIA Dover SMYRNA Viola
Chestertown, Elkton, Northeast, Cayots,
Chesapeake City, Cecilton, Mt. Pleasant
and Middletown numbering in all about
R5
Middletown transcript., 1902-01-11
PORT PENN WAVES

Mrs. Shelly Collins spent Saturday in
Wilmington.
Mr.. Frank Hickman was in Philadel.
phia last week.
Go to KumpePs for first class groceries
and dry goods, boots and shoes.
Mrs. Minnie Voshell and daughter are
spending week with Smyrna friends.
The down river perch and rock fisher.
men are realizing good prices for fish.
Messrs. T. Parks and George W. Dun.
can, Jr., were in Wilmington Tuesday.
Miss Mable shultz, of Wilmington, is
being entertained by Miss Fora zachies.
Mr.. R. A. Moore spent first Of the
week in Philadelphia and Beverly, n. J.
Miss Addie Bender and uncle, Mr.,
John Webb, are visiting Smyrna friends.
Mrs. Maud Spicer and children are
spending fortnight with relatives at
Bethel.
Mrs. William R. Flemming is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. Mary Reed, in Will
mington.
Mr. and Mrs. John Wollen are attend
ing his mothers funeral at Greenwich
Pier, N. J.
Middletown transcript., 1902-01-11
BOHEMIA MANOR ITEMS

Mr.. J. A. Cleaver was in Wilmington
Monday.
The public schools re-opened on Mon
day the 9th inst.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Wilson spent
Tuesday in Wilmington.
Mr.. William Berry was entertained by
Dover and Woodside friends last week.
Miss Elizabeth Streets, Of Clayton, was
the guest Of Mrs. William Boulden last
week.
Misses Ida and Nellie Armstrong, OF
Middletown, spent last week with their
aunt, Mrs. William Wilson.
Mr.. Harry Buckworth removed last
week his family and effects from near
Elkton to the Mccoy farm here.
Miss Louise Neff left this week for
Florida, where she will remain through
the winter for the benefit Of her health.
Misses Olive T. Berry and Mary Caulk,
Of Wyoming and Maie Forde, of Smyrna,
are being entertained this week by Mrs.
Wilson p. Berry.
Mr.. +. D. Boulden has purchased the
property in Cayots owned by Robert
Snyder. +. v. Kirk will take possession
Of the place after March 18th.
Middletown transcript., 1902-01-11
WILLIAM DANIELS

TOWNSEND, DEL, January 8, 1902.
Mr.. William J. Daniels, an aged and
highly respected citizen, passed peace
fully away at his home here on Saturday
morning at 6 o'clock. Although i'll but
. sslhaeEt sslhaeEtt time tEEFe weeks his death
had been expected since a short time
after becoming i'll, day or so after
Christmas. The nature of his illness
seemed to grow rapidly worse until death
relieved him Of his suffering early Satur.
day morning. He was a remarkably
good man, and always seemed to manifest
a great interest in the works of God and
showing an equal interest in the welfare
Of the local church. He was a benevo.
lent, whole-souled man, and his many
acts of kindness will always stand as
boldly as possible as monument to his
memory. Mr.. Daniels death was due to
complication Of diseases, that resulted
from contracting a severe cold while out
driving on Christmas Day. He was in
oOcA yCoA "a iAtO, ah0 WAIL0 never DeInS
sufficiently sick as to require the services
Of physician during the past year or SO,
he had been quite feeble at times. He
leaves widow and five grown children,
there being three daughters and two
sons, and very large circle of friends to
mourn his loss, The funeral services
we're began at his late home at 1.30 o'clock
on Tuesday afternoon and were con-
cluded at the M. E. Church, very large
coneourse Of relatives and friends attend
ing services at both house and church.
The Rev. George P. Jones conducted the
services which were very impressive,
Interment was made at Emanuel Ceme-
terry near Townsend.
Middletown transcript., 1902-01-11
APPOINTED DIRECTORS

Mayor George M. Fisher Thursday af-
ternoon announced that he had appointed
Thomas Ell. Melvin, Republican, and An
drew L. johnson, Democrat, directors Of
he Street and Sewer Commission Of the
city of Wilmington, to succeed Patrick
Fahey and Ayres s. Webster, Democrats,
resigned. The appointment did not oc-
casion much surprise as it has been said
all along that the mayor would name
these men if they would serve. In fact
they were selected by him as soon as the
other designations were received. The
names were not announced, however, as
the mayor wished to find out whether
the men would accept the appointment.
Several prominent people were ap-
preached by the mayor and told Of the
course he contemplated taking. They
expressed themselves as being pleased
with the men. Then as soon as the men
said they would accept the mayor de-
cided to make their names public.
Middletown transcript., 1902-01-11
DELAWARE RAILROAD

The 18th annual meeting of the Della
ware Railroad Company was held al
Dover Thursday. The directors were all
reelected with the exception of W. FL.
Swift and Walter O. Hoffecker, who
were elected to fill vacancies caused by
the death of w. T. Porter and John H.
Hoffecker. The annual statement shows
the company's business for last year as
follows:
The gross earnings for the year 1901 are
as follows: From freight traffic, 81 ,044,
757. .72; from passenger traffic, $458, ,297. 70:
from mails, express, rents and miscellan-
eous tariffs, $103, ,6O4 SO; total earning,
81, SOC, ,660.45; a decrease of $39, ,999. .85.
The total operating expenses were 81, 1856, :
232. As, an increase of $43, ,791.49. The
freight earnings show decrease of $685.
606.44, while the passenger and miscel-
laneous earnings increased in the sum of
$16,696.55. The decrease in the freight
earnings was entirely due to the large
falling off in the fruit traffic, the revenue
therefrom being reduced nearly $150,0OO
below that of the preceding year. The
extraordinary expenditures for the year
amounted to $349, ,30671.