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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-18
Shaking Germs to Death.

Science stands aghast at the latest
germ theory. 1t comes from an emil
nent bacteriologist of London. 1t is
nothing more nor less than the an
nouncement that germs can be shaken
to death. Test tubes laden with
germ life have been oscillated at the
rate of $50 shakes a minute, when the
bacillus megotherium," or elephant
germ, the all-round champion of germ
life, has given up the ghost. There
seems to be no question but that the
theory works out all right-in the
laboratory.
The practical application is not so
clear. Will science now seize the
disease-laden sufferer and oscillate
him until his head swims? Or will
the doctors act on the theory of the
old woman's fly killer and grab the
disease germs one ate time and shake
the life out of them? Perhaps the poor
consumptive may be put to skipping
rope, or the ldiphtheriap sufferer to
throwing flip-fops. Then, again, trains
on certain railroads noted for unevenly
balanced tracks, fiat wheels, and GER
eral reputation for jolting the life out
of its riders may reap untold millions
for the stockholders when they are
converted into germ-shaking health
resorts. Instead of the Kneipp cure,
one may now expect to see people in
the parks rolling down hill to cure
themselves of diseases. Apparently
science has not yet solved the problem
of application.
Accepting this theory, one would
suppose that engineers and elevator
men would live forever, or at least
would only die of old age or by acct
dent. Statistics do not bear out this
contention.- Inquirer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-18
DR., EmnOnS'

Monthly Regulator has brought happiness 70
hundreds OF anxious women. There isposltivs-
iy no other remedy known to medical science
that will 80 quickly and safely do the work.
Longest and most obstinate irregularities from
auy cause relieved Immediately. Success guar
antced at any stage. No pain. danger, or inter,
ference with work. Have relieved hundreds OF
cases where others have failed. The most dill
cult cases successfully treated by mail ana pen.
eIcial results guaranteed in every instance. No
risk whatsoever. We treat hundreds of ladies
whom We never see. Write for further particu:
lars and free confidential advice. DO not put ON
too long. AHletters trtithfufiy answered. Re
member this remedy Is absolutely safe under
every possible condition and positively leaves
no after ufelfect upon the health. Sent by mail,
securely Sealed, $500. Money letters should be
registered. DIR. j. w. EMMONS CO.. ITO IA
mont ST.. Boston. Masa-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-18

room, and you could walk about it
without upsetting anything or even
brushing against anything. II you had
it would not have mattered, for every
thing was solid and stable. The whole
impression of the house was OF ease,
openness and spotless cleanliness
The Pilgrim.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-18
osspe1pse1opsooeeceossceooooo

your patronage if you want full value
for every cent you spend. This is a
true statement which we are able to
prove. We let the goods do the talk
ing. All we ask of you is to come and
see them. AS an example. our 80
cent Tea for lbs. for $1.00. Well
give you quality and economy to-
gether.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-18

Twenty years ago but seven women
doctors practised in Paris. Now there are
fifty-seven at work.
More than 10 per cent. of the foreign
born inhabitants of Washington, d. c.,
are natives of England.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-18
GET WISE

The fact that I have
for ages been credited
with an over a5und-
ance of wisdom should
not deter you from try
ing to get your share
before the supply gives
out. Perhaps Il little
advice IRON me would
not he amiss at the
present time. Do you
realize the amount of
sickness there is in this
city today" Have you
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-18

,sst ON. work is of a superior order.
The hnish of starehed goods may be
high pioss or domestic, as desired, but
in either case it Will be absolutely
perfect.
SHIRTS, COLLARS AND CUFFS
arc perhaps the most important arti-
cles of mans attire. If these are not
spotless the rest of the apparel counts
for naught.
THE AUGUSTA LAUNDRY
uaes pure soap, pure water and some
brains. This is the secret of our sue
cess.
AUGUSTA STEAM LAUNDRY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-18

nt.ttled upon Mnat INC TVstN'H IVI IT. 90
is? No " ell one reason. and the prih-
cipal one. too, is IMPURE WATER. Ana
II bchooves you TO at once see that 1oG
get a pure supply EVERY DAY; Ana
now let = see. who can supply you? Wen,
there's G. +. Temple. he sells the famous
DIAMOND SPRING WATER absolutely
rtIrc send him a postal telling him 70
leave half n gallon every day. 1t Will only
~. rAn.A
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-18

Best Maine Corn, dozen, ~ SIZE
(Single can 10c.)
Best Junk Pineapple, dozen, LIE
(Single can 15c.) -
Good Apricots, 2 cans, Csc
Best Maine Tomatoes, dozen, l.25
(Single can 13c)
Good Tomatoes, dozen, LIS
Daisy String Beans, dozen, 11o
Daisy Shell Beans, dozen, ITO
Good Egg Plums, dozen, LIS
(Single can 10c.)
Good Gage Plums, 10c. can
Good Red Gage Plums, 10c can
cans Bartlett Pears, 25c.
cans Best Strawberries, &c
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-18

Morses Yellow Dock Syrup Co., Boston, Mass.
-FOUR DRUGGIST SELLS IT.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-04
Reverencing the Old Bell.

Old men, whose grandsires fought in
the Revolution, have rushed forth from
quiet homes to greet the Bell, and in
their r%everential fervor nave kissed it
with a prayer and blessing. In the col
lege town of New Haven professors
and students flocked to the Bell as to
an orif1amb, and the president of the
United States could not have been
more royalty received, and as the old
cracked Bell passed by the assembled
throngs very head was barred. Its ar
rival in Boston was no less royal. This
Bell has had many triumphs in its
many travels IN state occasions, but
never in it's history has it's tour called
forth such an sffectionate reception
from a whole people. Those of Revo-
lutionary stock have not been the only
ones to pay tribute. One of the most
beautiful and significant incidents of
the whole trip was the act of a little
band of Italian school children in Jer-
sey City, who, probably just acquaint-
ed with the story of the Bell, literally
covered the venerated relic with flow
ers as it passed through their city
Boston Advertiser.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-04
WRESTLING GOSSIP.

Tom McInerney, of Ireland, who
recently met George Hackenschmidt
at Liverpool, pays a fine tribute to
the powers and skill of the Russian
athlete. In a recent interview Nc
Inerney says: "This fellow Hacken-
schmidt is all that has been claimed
for him. He is a wonder and no
mistake. In my career on the mat |
have met the best of them. But none
of them could squeeze and punish me
as the Russian did. His method is
simple and when you think he is list
less. that is just the time when he is
scheming to down you One thing
which I would like to say about Hack
enschmidt is that he is merciful. He
will never take advantage of anybody
unless he is apt to jeopardize himself.
Now in our recent match he mad
plenty of chances to disable me and
put me out of the match for good.
But he would not do so and just made
the hold firm enough to secure a fall.
What do 1 think of his ability as a
mat artist? Just this: He can throw
all the Carkeeks, Jenkinses and Nc
Leeds in the business and l ought to
know, for l have met them all"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-04
Staten Island Rapid Transit r. r

Time Table in effect on and after May II 1N3
Perth Amtoy to New York Leave foot VI
Smith st. daily except Sundays and, Legal
Holiday 3 10, 6 IL 6.58, 7.35, IS, 8 05, 8 81
955, 1885, and IL. 80 a m. IL IS, So $50, 3.55
ABB $50. 6.47, 7.55, S.55, 9.55, 11.20 P. N.
Sundays and Legal Holidays.
6.f5. 7.55, $50, 9.25, 1905. TO- SIS '1.55 A. NJ. 1885,
1895, $50, Ass, 5.35, 6.I5, 6.55, TBS, S.l5,9.15,
Me- York to Perth Amboy:-Leave foot of
whitehall st. daily except Sunday and Legal
Holidays, i5.t5, $50, 8 00, 800. 1000, H. 90 a. m.
1900 10 100, $50, $3.50, A. 80. $40, $40 5.45,
6.35, $50, $50, 1000, los *12.2
Sundays and Legal Holidays.
Leave New York 6 05, 800, go. $50, 1920, II 90,
II c0,a.m loo, 40, 8 II, 400, 500, 600, 6.35,
Ills, 7.55, 8.35, 935, 10.30, II. 45,p.m.
Ferry between Perth Amboy and Tottenville-
leave Perth Amboy dai Y x5. Is, x6 IL, 6.s2,
x6:a. x7S5, xso5, xs;55: < 50, 1923, xio55
x4.3J, Ks 81, 600, x6 AZ rs, H. 55,xs IS, x9.55
1910 xii cop m IL. 40 am.
Sundaysand LIE al Holidays = 6.15,' &c SIS. KISS,
Ks. sc, x9.25, XII .05, 10. 80, x10. IS. K IL IS. a. m.
xl2.55, xl. 55, X. 55,x S55, x4.55, rs. 35, x6 Is,
x6.5 x7.s5. x3.15, x9,l5, 9.35, xi0. 80. 11,2O,p.m,
l2.15,a. m.
l cave To.tenville daily II 80, 5.55, 6.22, 6.42
x7.19. 7.50 K .15, x9.10. x10.05, 1910, xii .05 q.
m. xl2.05 II o., x2. 05, II IS, x3.4O, 4.10, x4.40,
X. 40, x6.18, x6.55, K 7.40, x8.4n, x9.40 1920
xll.1o, p m; xi2;l Is, xi; 80 A. M 90.
x9.C5, $40. xl0.l5, x10.45, .x11,S5, a. m. ks: Is
xl.15,x 2.l5, x3.15, 4.1o, x5.10, 5.55. x6.2(
x7.10.x7. 80 xs.3J, x9.22, x9 so, x10. 45, xii 40 p.
m XII Alp IN. x12. 55,a.m
illegal holidays only.
xTrain Connect on.
]. VAN SMITH, P. h. CASSIDY,
Receiver Genp Traffic Agent
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-04
Junior Mines.

A new club and baseball team has
been organized in the western part OF
the city. The name of the club is
Central Star A. @. The Central Stars
would like to play Pete Olsen's nine,
or the American baseball club, form
erly the Little Crescents, and similar
teams. The first meeting in the new
club house will be held Thursday
evening. For games address Captain
Edward Peterson, 254 Washington
street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-04
Summer Tour to The North.

The Pennsylvania Railroad person
ally conducted tour to Northern New
York and Canada, leaving August L
covers many prominent points Of in
terest to the summer tourist-Niagars
Falls, Thousand Islands, Rapids o.
the st. Lawrence, Quebec, The Saug
enay, Montreal, Au Sable Chasm,
Lakes Champlain and George, anc
Saratoga. The tour covers a period
of fifteen days; round trip rate, 1928.
The party will be in charge of one
of the Company's tourist agents,
assisted by an e%xperinced lady as
chaperon, whose especial charge will
be unescorted ladies.
The rate covers railway and boat
fare for the entire round trip, parlol
car seats, meals en- route, hotel enter
tainment, transfer charges, and
carriage hire.
For detailed itinerary, tickets, OIL
any additional information, apply tc
Ticket Agent, Tourist Agent, 1868 Fifth
Avenue, New York; or address Geo.
w. Boyd, General Passenger Agent
Broad street station, Philadelphia.
7-29-8-4
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-04
stone Singers Of the Nile.

When the wheat is growing in the
fields near the banks of the Nile, Egypt,
great quantities of birds OF every kind
pounc down upon the tender grain and
would soon destroy the whole crop were
it not for the watchful "stone singers
These are men who stand all day
perched on little platforms here and
there throughout the fields with sings
and pebbles, shooting any bird that
comes within reach. The work of a
stone singer is a regular profession in
Egypt, though a poorly paid one. it be-
ing thought that simply standing all
day is not very hard labor. 1t is only
for a few weeks twice a year that the
stone singer can find employment
N. Y. Tribune.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-04
Quaint Filipino Chart.

Among the exhibits of the post office
department at the st. Louis exposition
will be a quaint wooden chart formerly
used n the post office at Manila during
the Spanish occupation. This chart
was hung on the walls of the building
and the names of those who had let
ters or newspapers were written and
exposed to the public on slips of paper
which fitted into notches upon it's sur
face. When a Filipino saw his name
on the chart he inquired at the window
for his letters. Ii he did not find his
name there was no use in bothering
the delivery clerk. Similar arrange
ments are found in many of the towns
and smaller cities in Spain and in
, some parts of South America N. Y.
Sun.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-04
AFTER GAMES.

/ August 90 the Mohawk baseball
! will take a trip to South Amboy,
they will meet the Star base
team, of that place. The Mo-
S have a number of vacant dates
saturday games. They would like
bar from any local or ont of town
The Delta baseball team pre-
4. Next Saturday at 2. 80 o'clock
4 would like to play the Standard
"a Gotta baseball team on the the
ldards diamond. Send acceptance
hallenge to f. Lakowski, "a Penn
of
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-04
AEHIGH VALLEY RAILROAD

AEHIGH VALLEY RAILROAD
Time Table In eject June 20, 1908.
3 Stations In New York, foot of Cortiandt, Dee
brosses and sst 2srd streets, Penna. r.
Ferries.
TRAINS STATE rRExT STATION.
FOR NEW YORK.
6.l0, 500 am 4.20 IN. I.90 pm. daily connects
wlJi way train for Bound Brook, Maucb Chunk
Weatherly, Hazelton Pottsvllle and intermedi
ate points.
FOR SOUTH PLAINFIELD.
$40. 500. a. n. $50, 4. 20, p. m. sundays
s 100 q. m 1.30. 615 p. MI
FUR OTHER POINTS,
$50 q. m. Daily Connect with express trstu
for Easton, Bethlehem. Allentown. Pottsville
Buffalo. Niagara Falls and Chicago. Parlor Cal
New York to Buffalo, week days only, connects
with local train for all points east of Mauch
Chunk.
40 p. m. Daily Except Sunday Express fol
for Wilkes Barre, Scranton, Hazelton,
N principal intermediate stations.
6.15 p. liz. Sundays only Through train Tor
Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Suspension Bridge
and Chicago, onnec for New York.
TRAINS LEAVE SOUTH PLAINFIELl
FOR PERTH AMBOY
$40, q. m. S.45, 500, 7.5O, p. M. Sundays:
10, IS a.. M, 800, $50 q. m. Trains arrive Perth
Amboy-9.30 a. m, 8.104.05, 5.25, $40 p. m. Sum
day, 1857 a.. m, 5. Is, $40 D. m.
Tickets sold to all Western Points.
For further Information apply to ticEe
agents.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-04
AN ORDINANCE.

An ordinance to work Prospect
street, between Smith and New Bruins
wick
Be it ordained by the City Of Perth
Amboy as follows:
Sec. 1. That Prospect street, be-
tween Smith and New Brunswick
avenue, be worked to the established
grade, carriageway rounded and gut
tiers formed.
Sec. 2. That said work be done
under the superintendent of the Street
Commissioner and Committee on
Streets.
Passed July 90, 1908.
Approved July %, 1908.
CHAS. K. SEAMAN,
Attest: Mayor.
John f. Kelley,
City Clerk.
3173-7 -29 .S-4-7-3t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-04
A Greater Need,

He (droning along)-There are va
rious ways of testing a diamond
She (petulantly)-Pshaw! is there
any way OF testing a man who comes
often to fipd out whether he has any
intention of giving a diamond?-Wom-
ans Home. Companion.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-04
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

William J. Rankin, executor of
Mary Rankin, deceased. by direction
of the Surrogate of the County of
Middlesex, hereby gives notice to the
creditors Of the said Mary Rankin to
bring in their debts. demands and
claims against the estate of the said
decedent under oath or affirmation,
within nine months from this date, or
they will be forever barred of any
action thereof against the said exc
cutor.
Dated June %, 1908.
WILLIAM j. RANKIN,
1888 6 23-tf Executor.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-04
READING SYSTEM
NEW JERSEY T
Corrected to May IL 1908
TRAINS LEAVE PERTH AMBOy

For New York, Newark and Elizabeth
(only) 6 IS, III, 7.45. New York (only) 7.5S $50
8 81, Ills. a. M, IL SO 1909 / ~, 5 % SO, 5 09.
6 20, z IS, s 0a, 9 S., p. m. Sundays, 3 10, s 81.
q. m. s ~, 9 Al, p. m.
For philadelphia n Trenton via Bound
Brook, Z II, $50, II IS, 1859 a m 1 10, 8 90 p. m
Sundays, 8 81 a. N. 5 20 p. M.
For Long Branch, ocean Grove. etc: 3N,
Q 20, q. m. 1922, 227, 8 Sc, 4 Al 5 Is, SIS, Red
Bank (only) z l9, GAS Wednesdays and Sun
days only o. m Sundays Q IS, a. N. 81 p. N.
For Freehold, S on, Q 30 q. rl.. lax Z n, 5.l5
p. n.
Additional trains for Red Bank 5 Is p. m. SIS
P. NJ. For South Amboy 2 II, 9 20 a. m. a., 8 Sc,
4 ii p m. 5 10, 5.52 9.29.
through tickets 20 all points ct lowest Eatsi
may be hsd on application In advance to TT
ticket agent at the station.
W. G. BEsLER, Vice-Pres. & General Manager
@. NJ. Burr, General Passenger Agent.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-04
p O
R p WORKS R0NORS.

he furnace department baseball
b of the Raritan Copper Works
Bated a team from the tank house
afternoon by a score of IL
!. The game was for the honor OF
Copper Works. Smith and Lind
re the battery for the furnace-de.
)ment. Ford and Grove were the
berry for the tank kouse.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-04
RARlTANS LINEUP.

p following is the lineup of the
an baseball team, William Macan,
lloyd McHose, 3b; Charles Post,
lines Hornsby, lib; Edward Gold.
If; L. Seaman, If; Harry Durrua,
William Hornsby, p; David Simon,
On Saturday the Raritans will
pe Olympia baseball team on
RS field. I
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-04
CHALLENGE ACCEPTED.

The st. Aloysius Cadets accept the
challenge of the Starlet baseball team.
The Cadets are willing to meet the
Starlets this Saturday afternoon. The
game to be PLAYED on Boyer's field,
State street, commencing $50 O'Clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-04

The English ~bodyguard of gentlemen
at arms, which is the nearest guard"
to his majesty, is limited in numbers.
and composed of officers who have seen
active service. who are of a certain
height and under so years of age at the
date of appointment. His majesty per-
sonally selects the officers who form his
English guard, and the appointment is
looked upon as a great prize. The gen.
Nemen at arms receive pay.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-04
PRIZE BOWLING.

bowling for prizes at the
lleys last night Harry Neal
lpri4e. He bowled 189. The
rize}was won by Elmer Chris
bn, who made 1877. The third
Rnt to Bert lockwood, who
b 152.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-04
RARiTAN TRACTION co.
Time Table IN Effect Sept. Is, 1902.

Cars leave Metuchen for Perth Anboy and all
point, East to Boynton Beach at 5 and IS minu-
les a t each hour from Ga N. to S.S5 p. m, aud
from s IS 1 II .S5 p. m. at 50 minutes past the
aour
Cars lie we Keasbey School for Metuchen at 5
and IS Minutes past each hour from ga. m. o
$50 o m and every hour from s to ,1.Sj p. m.
Cars leav Kcasbey for all points East every
10 minutes
Car leaves Bridge at Woodbridge Greek for
Keasbev at foot of Smith Street every 80 minu-
les rom els a. m, TO II a p. N.
Cars leave Bridge at Woodbridge Greek fer
Metuchen on the even hour and half hour from /
a. m. to z so p. IN. anu on the half hour onld
from 7.30 70 II p. m.
Cars leave Staten Island Ferry for Metuchen
and Keasbey School at Is and as minutes past
each hour from Ga. m. to 5 p. m. and from 8 to
"A d. M. at IS minutes only and for keasbey e.
foot of Smith Street at 8 and 81 minutes past u
hour.
Cars leave Staten Island Ferry for Bridge a
Woodbridge Greek at II, s6s4 and 81 minutes
- each hour from 9 .. y. 70 II p. N.
WIN. g. ROCK,
Superintendent |
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-04
what Wet the wireless.

Ship Steward-Mr. J. Brown, sir?
Wireless message for you, sir.
Mr.. Brown-Why, man, it's soaking
wet! You've let it fall into the water.
"No, sir. FURRY of rain, sir, between
us and the other vessel. Must have got
wet in transmission, sim. Y.
Times.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-04
FIRE ALARM BOXES.


30 Raritan Copper Works
20 High and Lewis
27 Madison ave and Paterson st
rs Market and First SITS.
80 Smith and High st
81 state and Smith SITS
43 Buckingham ave and Hartt
As Commerce and Front SITS
az High and Washington str
"a State st and Buckingham ave
Sc hall ave and Charles st
81 Railroad ave and Wayne st
81 Washington and First SITS
IS Turnpike and Elm st
81 smith st and Watson ave
IS Commerce and State SITS
~ Front and Smith SITS
70 Water and Gordon ats
"a Kearny ave and Gordon st
SO Smith and Herbert st
SO " oodbridge road and Washington st
"a Lehigh ave and Stanford ST
To send in an alarm, open the door of the boz
and pull down the Level and let go once only
Stay at box until firemen arrive.
SPECIAL CALLS.
tap-Break in circuit. 2 taps Drill and hrt
alarm test. Hydrant at corner of Jefferson ant
High street always to be used for this trial l
taps Fire out. 5~taps-Police call. 12-Cal FOL
Lincoln Hose 13-Call for Washington Hose
l4-Call for Mcclellan Hose i5-Call for Pro-
lection a. and I.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-04
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
Notice is hereby given that the pre-
liminary map and the estimated cost
Of paving Washington street with
brick pavement, was filed IN the office
of the City Clerk on Monday, July 30,
1908. All persons desiring to remon-
strate against such PROMISED improve
ment should do so within twenty days
from the date of said<4ling.
JOHN 4 RIELLEY,
City CLERK.
si25.7-2S-l0t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-04

Eczema, scald head, hives, itchiness of
the skin of any sort instantly relieved,
permanently cured. Doan's Ointment.
At any drug store.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-04

Burdock Blood Bitters gives a man a
clear head, an active brain, a strong, Wig
orous body-makes him fit for the battle
of life.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-04

Nc such thing as "summer complaint
where DR.. Fowler's Extract of Wild
Strawberry is kept handy. Natures
remedy for every looseness of the bowels.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-04

Group instantly relieved. DR.. Thomas
Electric Oil. Perfectly safe. Never fails.
At any drug store.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-04
A Need.

He (droning along)-There are va.
rious ways of testing a diamond
She (petulantly)-Pshaw! is there
any way of testing a man who comes
often to find out whether he has any
intention of giving a diamond?-Wom-
ans Home Companion.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-04

the real estate advertising
n page 2, today.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1903-10-23
THE WHAM MURDER TRIAL.
John G. Wham Enters Plea Of Self-De-
fenSe-CaSe Was Concluded
Wednesday.

VLaurens, S. c., October al
The case of the State VS.. John G.
Wham, charged with the murder
of l.. w. Ramage On the 9th of last
July, was called in the criminal
court here yesterday morning. The
court house was packed and jammed
all day yesterday and again today.
The case is fresh III the minds of
the public. Wham, in his own
yard, shot Ramage, when Ramage
had called upon him to demand an
explanation Of his conduct towards
his (Ramage's) niece. Wham,
after the shooting, escaped, but
later returned to Laurens and sur
rendered. The parties both lived
/ near Clinton.
Ramage claimed that Wham had
written note to his niece, signing
the name of a young lady visitor at
his house, asking her to come over
and spend the day with him. The
note was discovered by the young
lady's mother, who took her daugh-
ter and proceeded to Wham's house
to demand an explanation. Wham
is married man and his family
were away from ho'ue spending the
day. Wham admitted that he was
the author Of the missile. A few
days later, Ramage, the young
lady's uncle, went to Wham to de-
mand all explanation. Ramage
was standing in Wham's S yard when
Wham shot him dead.
Wham On the stand swore chat
he shot Ramage in self defense;
that Ramage was standing with his
pistol drawn within ten feet of him
when he presented his rifle and fired.
The case was concluded TODAY.
The verdict has not yet been ren-
dered.