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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-11-17
A Little Story Of Daily Lille.

"Aiost of the good stories get ino
PRINT" said the commercial travele-.
Perhaps this one has been in types,
but I've never seen it. \ travelling
man stopped at hotel in Monticello.
Tie proprietor told him he could not
lo.lge him, not room in the house.
The travelling man protested. He must
have a room. Finally the proprietor
told him there was Il room, 4 little
room, separated by 4 thin partition
from a nervous man, i man who had
lived in the house for ten years.
He is SO nervous said the land
lord, I don't dare put any one in that
room. The least noise might give him
a nervous spell that would endanger
his life
"'Oh, give me rooul,' said the trav-
eler. I'll be so quiet bell not know
I'm there
well, the room was given the tray-
eler. lie slipped in noiselessly and be-
gan to disrobe. He took off one article
Of clothing after another as quietly
as a burglar. At last he came to his
shoes. He uniaced a shoe, and then,
man-like, dropped it.
1.-The shoe fell to the floor with a
great noise. The offending traveller,
Mortified at what he had done, waited
to hear from the nervous man. Ele
took off the second shoe and placed
it noiselessly upon the floor. Then in
absolute silence he finished undressing
and crawled between the sheets.
Half an hour went by. He had
dropped into doze when there came a
tremendous knocking on the partition.
The traveller sat up in bed trembling
and dismayed.. 'Wh-wha-what's the
natter: he asked. Then came the
voice of the nervous man:
"'Blame you, drop that other shoe! "
indianapolis News.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-11-17
Three Things.
Intellect,

Three things to admire: Intellect,
dignity and gracefulness.
Three things to hate: Cruelty, arro-
gance and ingratitude.
Three things to delight in: Beauty,
frankness and freedom.
Three things to like: Cordiality. good
humor and cheerfulness.
Three things to avoid: Idlencss, 10
quacity and fippant jesting.
Three things to cultivate: Good
books, good friends and good manners.
Three things to contend for: HONOR
country and friends.
Three things to govern: Temper,
tongue and conduct.-The Northwest
uorticulturiSt.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-11-17
ANOTHER BLAZE IN KNOXVILLE
Tennessee City Suffers Loss of Valua-
bic Public Library.

Tennessee City Suffers Loss of Valua-
Bile Public Library.
Knoxville, Tennessee, suffered an
other serious fire in the business dis
trict Monday afternoon. Shortly be-
fore two o'clock the Lawson-McGhee
Library building was discovered on fire
and was soon. doomed to total destruc-
tion.
Many rare and valuable volumes
were in the library, and II is difficult
to give an estimate of the value of this
property.
The building was worth about $25,-
900. 1t was presented to the city by
Colonel McGhee, in 1885, as memo
rial to his daughter.
The library is the property OF the
city. The loss to this library, Vance
Furniture Company, Commercial Club
and Businesx college located in the
building, it is believed, aggregate more
than 100000.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-11-17
Tho Gold Piecein the Plate.

It is reported by IN Ionia County pa.
ner that the recent church collection
included q fve-dollar gold piece ard i
notice was published that in case it
was contributed by mistake the ccn-
tributor was to call and get il back.
1t is unworthily. hinted that tine publ
cation was for the purpose of ascer-
tanning whether the donor really was
seenrous or willing to be known for
a mean. stingy cusS who intended to
give only cert.-Detroit Tribune.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-11-17
a New Market for Rice.

Charleston has found a new market
for her rice on the Pacific coast. and
the first and only shipment of the
staple which has ever been sent there
will leave port in the next few weeks
for Sattle, Wash. via New York, and
thence around Cape Horn for its des-
tination. The shipment will consist OF
10000 pounds in 300 pound barrels.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-11-17
LANDED ON PEDESTRIAN.

Small Boy Falls from seeond-story
Window and is Miraculously Saved.
At Atlanta a, four-year-old boy feH
from the second-story window OF a.
building On the Whitehall street VA
duct, and, as result. sustained minor
injuries. t%ig8
That the littlefboy was not killed
by the fall was due to the fact that
his body struck the shoulder Of an un-s
known man who chancei> to be pass
ing at the time of the accident. TIE
force OF the fall was thus broken, en0
the life of the child saved.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-11-17
when vou said ] Nas thirty. I n

when You said ! was thirty. I may
c!ose tie discussion by saying that I
have made up my mind to become an
old naid.'
Far be it from nc to say anything
against those cStimahlc members of
society. the old maids" said the man,
but | (io not think you will ever be
one of them. i wise man once said
that the cowl Of recluse always hides
either disappointed lover or a great
rascal. and while I do not indorse his
opinion m1ualifiedly. am firm in the
belief that every old maid is a woman
who was disappointed in love or who
was too ccld-bloodedly selfish ever to
marry. Surely, You do not come in
either class:'
"No,' said the woman. refectively,
Il can't saY that do. and yet"
perhaps" said the man, and now
his voice was very gentle. as though
he feared he might touch some old
wound unwittingly, "there is in your
life some romance which / have not
guessed. Believe me. I would not
wound you for worlds. and I trust you
will pardon my clumsy speech
'Oh. l am not blighted being. never
fear this with laugh that did not
ring altogether of lnerriment.
Then your refusal to marry me is
not based upon the ground that you
prefer some other man,
NO. AM not in love-with some 9th.
er man"
Then. why not marry me:'
Il have given you the best Of all a
woman's reasons. because.
"But your refusal Of me is final, J
may take it,"
"Yes"-the yes with an almost in
audible sigh. sigh so nearly inauo1-
bic that it lid not reach the man.,
He had thrown away his cigar and
stood for Il moment gazing out toward
TIE trees. Then he began to speak, and
his voice was harsh with feeling that
lad been restrained.
Il think 1 quite forgot to mention
one thing in my proposal. did not
say that love you very dearly; that,
not wishing to be beggar Of love, l
have waited all these years to be in
position to offer you the things which
I mentioned as rendering me eligible
for your hand. You. who are so cool
and calm, what can you know of love
and passion? Now, I know that l have
worked all these years in vain-no,
lot altogether in vain-for I am goirs
to kiss you once. here and now, If it
means the loss Of the little that is left
me Of yo,lr regard"
He gathered her in his strong arms
ard kissed her, not once, but mary
times, on her forhead. on her eyes and
on her lips. and then released her,
vita the full consciousness that lie
had done an objectionable thing which
lie Gid not regret.
Bat the woman held out her arms
to him and said:
"Oh, Jack. dear. why didn't you tell
me that YOU loved HE at first. W.
w. Hines, in San Francisco Call.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-11-17
SOUTHERN TRAIN DERAiLED.

Several Cars Leave Track and are
Observation-Disclosures Escape.
Train No. IA on the Southern rail
way which left Atlanta Thursday night
at 1880 for Brunswick and Jackson.
vile, was ditched three miles below
Cochran. Ca, at 4:30 o. :lock Friday
morning. Seven coaches were over
turned. but nobody was seriously in.
jured.
The wreck was caused by mis-
placed rail, the spikes of which were
either broken OF which had been re-
moved.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-11-17
ELEVEN DIE in WRECK.
Disastrous Head.On Collision Occurs

Disastrous Head-On Collision Occurs
on the Oregon Short Line.
Eleven persons were killed and ten
or fifteen injured in head-on coils
ion Saturday between Union Pacific
westbouni passenger. No. 3, and an
eastbound extra freight train, 1-2
miles west Of Azusa, Wyoming, on the
Oregon Short Line.
The injured were taken to the hos
pital at Rock Springs. and the coro-
ner held an inquest over the dead at
the scene of the wreck.
It is said that the collision was due
to the error of q telegraph operator.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-11-17
HODGE; THE CAT.

Bcr'y and big. his books among,
Good SaEuel Johnson sat.
With frowning brows and wig aS:lcw.
His snuff-strewn waistcoat far from new;
So stern and menacnS his air
That neither Black Sam" nor the maid
70 knock or interrupt him dare
Yet close beside him, unaf-aid,
Sat Hodge, the cat.
''This particle the Doctor wrote,
the modern scholar cavilS ~.
But'--even as he penned the word
a soft. protesting note was heard.
The Doctor tumbied with his pen.
The dawnins thought took wings and
The sound reneated came again
1t was a faint reminding New:
From Hodge. the cat.
''tPoor Pussy" said the learned man,
Giving the glossy fur pat.
'e1t is your dinner time. | know. =:
And-weil perhaps I ought to go; -:
For if Sam every Gay were sent
Off from MS work your iish to buy.
And starve OF kick YOU on the sly
Eh! Hodge, my cat
The Dictionary was laid down.
The Doctor tied his vast crayat,
And down the buzzing street he strode,
Taking an o;ten-trodden road,
And baltcd at well-known stall;
"Fish,uongcr. spoke the Doctor gruf,
s<Give me six cy>ters-that is all;
Hodge knows when. he has had enough
Hodge IS my cat
Then home: Puss dined. and while in sleep
He chased { visionary rat.
His master sat him down again.
Rewrotc his page. renihbed his pen;
Each 'ei'' was dotted. each - was crossed,
He iahored on 10Y all to read
Nor deemed tha, time was waste or lost
Spent in supplying the small need
Of Hodge, thc cat.
That dear Old Doctor: icrce o: mien,
Untidy, arbitrary, ist,
What gentle thoughts his name eaio,d!
So generous ci his scaAty god.
So quics, to love. so hot to scoin,
Kind to all sufferers under heaven
"A tenaerer deSpct ne 'er WAS born:
His big heart held a corner even
For Hodge. TIE cat.
I Susan Coolidge, in Hartford Corrant.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-11-17
Aqed Woman Drops Dead.

Mrs. Mary E. Graham. who was the
sister of the late Hon. ". T. Bobo.
of Spartanburg county. member of
the state constitutional convention,
died suddenly of neuralgia Of the heart
at the home of her son, Mr.. H. NJ.
Sparks, of Union.
Mrs. Graham had eaten hearty
breakfast, and afterwards said she did
not feel quite we'll, and passed away
before a physician could reach her.
She was 6S years Old.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-11-17

live worthily of the gospel of Jesus
Christ"
The discourse was one of the strong
est that has been heard from a New
berry pulpit in several years. the
speaker being heard with the closest
attention throughout.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-11-17
Locked Up for Safe Keeping.

Johnny Perry the young white man
who shot and killed Joe Denny Wills,
another white man. at Saluda. on elec-
ton day, has been incarcerated in the
state penitertiary at Columbia for safe
keeping. This action vas taken on ac-
count OF threats of lvnching.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-11-17
OUTLAWS YIELD TO HUNGER.

Ed and George jackson Surrender to
West Virginia Authorities.
A dispatch from Charleston, ". Va,
says: Ed and George Jackson, broth
ers, for whom rewards have been Or
fered by both state md county author
tiles. surrendered Sunday and are
now in the county Jail. The men had
been secreted in en- abandoned coal
mine just outside Montgomery. and
were driven to surrender by hunger
and cold. Word was sent to Montgom-
cry by mountaineer and On the arriv-
al of Squire Davis and a constable
the men gave themselves up without a
struggle.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-11-17
For Rivers and Kar5ors.

The expenditures for river ano har-
Dor work during the fiscal year have
been made. The items relating TO
South Carolina are the following:
The Great Pedee RIVER, S5G.CLo: Win
yah bay. $4,000: Congaree river. %'3,-
900; Charleston harbor. $4,000.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-11-17
East Train Records Broken.

All records On the Pennsylvania
railroad for long distance runs were
broken Friday by special train from
Crestline to Fort Wayne, Ind. The
distance Of 131 miles was covered in
t13 minutes
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-11-17
SS\oiS>0S>
|, SOUTH CAROLINA
/; STATE NEWS ITEMS.
New Industries Established.
s~~9e1~~9@~e

The Chattanooga lralesman reports
the following new industries in South
Carolina the past week: Swansea, bas-
ket and crate factory; Columbia, $751;
600 development company; Sumter,
s25,000 lumber company.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-11-17
EXPLOSION Kills Two Men.

Calvin Mc..liell and Nell Barns COL
ored workmen engaged in feeding the
big cotton press at the Dillon oil mill
ginnery, we're instantly killed by the
explosion Of a steam cylinder. The
negro operating the lever to open the
valve threw it wide and the rush of
steam bust the cylinder.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-11-17
Came Very Near II.

4 remarkable election bet is said to
have been made in Union. when one
man put up a check for $500 on
wager that Roosevelt would beat
Parker by at least 500 electoral votes"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-11-17
TENEMENT A DEATH TRAP.
Two Young Girls and Old Man Gre
mated in Fire ct New York.

mated TT FIrC eC IVSW T01N
Three persons were burned to death.
half a dozen Others were overcome
bv smoke and saved only with the
greatest difficulty, in fire which prac-
ticallv destroyed a fTe-story apart
ment house in New York Thursday.
OF the three victims two were girls,
Is and IS years old. and the other was
their grandfather, 69 years old. who
was a helpless paralyt1c.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-11-17

Gives Cash to Atlanta College.
La the will of the late Mrs. James
Schuler, OF Intervale, n. H., just fled
for probate, Atlanta, Ga, university
received a bequest Of $1,000.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-11-17
FATAL BLAZE IN WASHINGTo TON.
One Man Meets Deati, While Others
are Injured by Jumping.

Fire Sunday morning in row Of
houses On Thirteenth and c streets,
Washington, D. c.. burned one man to
death. caused another to jump from a
secoHd-story window and break beth
legs. while two women who jumped
each broke leg. All Of the inmates
have not been accounted for. and it jig
feared several dead bodies may be in
the ruins. l
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-11-17
CASTRO ExPELs AMERICAN. !
Yankee Editor Ineurs Wrath Of Vene.
zueIan President.

A. F. Jaurez, editor OF The Fenezue
Ian Herald, has been ordered expe1led
from Venezuela by President Castro.
The news came to the state depart
ment in a cablegram from its legation
at Caracas. No details are given, but
it is stated that Mr. Jaurez has always
defended American interests in his
paper.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1904-09-02

Ilot days followed by cool nights will
breed malaria in the body that is biI
iohS OF e0stve. PricklY Ash Filters *
very valuable at this time for kcppinp
the stomach. liver and bowels we'll req
ulai ii. J. IL. Ddnayant, Special Agt
Mr. and Mrs. + G. Nicely and little
daughter, returned home last Friday
from their trip 10 the health resorts of
Tennessee. They were greatly bene-
iited by their trip, and speak in the
highest terms Of the famous wells at
Jackson.
Mr. E. j. Barrow, the Widener farm
er, spent Sunday in the city. lie speaks
we'll Of the crop prospect, and says that
II the cotton did not shed eff that there
would be as much as ten bales made t.
the acre on the bottom land.
X. i. Palmer, the efficient agent for
he Choctaw at this point, returned
Tuesday night from delightful visit
TO the Fair. lie also took IN Chicago.
Milwaukee and other points.
First bale this years cotton shipped
from Widener last Tuesday to Mem
phis. RAISED on Withers place by on,
handsome and energetic friend Nathan
Yancy.
Mr.. {. IL Ravens began tearing down
The old eYe-sore, formerly used as a gin
holse, last Monday, preparatory to
erecting two modern liVe-rGom cottages
on the lot, and when completed viii
| add much to the looks of that part of
| town.
Miss Annie Elise Williams left Tues
| day for Winchester. Tennessee. where
She goes To enter school. Miss Annie
| Elise Is one of Forrest City's sweetes
young ladies, and will be missed Inv =
large circle of friends. The Times
! wishes her a happy and profitable school
year.
Mr.. f.. Bonner, Miss Irma Bonnie,
and little Julia, left Monday for Roger,
springs, Tennessee, to spend fortnieh,
with the hope of reeuperatiDg then
health. Mr.. Bonner has been in very
! Ill health for some time, and The
Times hopes to soon chronicle his en-
! tire recovery.
If you eat without appetite Won need
Prickly Ash Bitters. 1t promptly re-.
moves impurities that clog and IMPEDE
the action OF the digestive organs. ere.
ates good appetite and digestion.
strength of body and activity OF brain.
j. ii. Dunayant, Special Agent.
Farmers need insurance, and are able
to pay the small annual premium for
the protection of themselves while they
live, and leave competency for theiI
families should they die. See f. A
Hamer, OF the Mutual Life of New
York.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1904-09-02
Lawns 81 to 4ic. J. II. Tip

Lawns b to 4!c. J. II. Tip.
ton u Co.
II. NJ. Nas, of Mariana, was in the
city for few hours Tuesday morning
enroute home from Little Rock.
Mr.. J. J. Barron. Of the Cutoff. was
in the city Monday on business and
shaking hands with old friends.
Appleton's First Readers and Har.
rington,s Spelling Books just received
at the Newsstand.
Whiskey is whiskey. but Old III.
Cutter IS the best whiskey en- earth.
y. b. Nelson 81 Co.
Mr.. Mcdonald, of Helena. passed
through the city Sunday night enroute
to Memphis
w. p Yields, of Mariana. was in
town Monday for short while, enroute
home from Memphis.
I. c. Folbre, Jr. & Co. serve the cool
est of all beverages. Cold Keg and Bot.
tied Beers specially.
Mr.. Clarence Hines, of near Ferpu.
Sonvlle, was in the city Tuesday on
business and sight seeing
Mr.. II i. Derrick. Jr., and family.
OF Marauna. were in the city Monday
night between trains.
The Old Yannissee Pure Rye Whis-
key IS dispensed in Forrest CITY b.
I. Z. Folbre, IF. Il Co.
Mr.. W.. Nolthcross. of Memphis.
Was in the city Sunday, the guest Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Mann.
There will be something special in
pictures at Moose's during court week
Better see him.
All kinds of summer beverages are
served at the Magnolia Saloon in the
latest and most expert manner.
Mr. and Mrs. A. l.. Grady returned
from the Fair Monday, and report a
delightful time.
Col. Dan NIlds, of Franks township.
was a handsome and geniai visitor IN
town Tuesday.
Your patronage is solicited and ap-
preeiated at the Magnolia Saloon. I.
Z. toibre, il, y Co. proprietors
Squire II. c. Smith, of Whealey.
spent Monday and Tuesday in town on
business.
See Brandon Il Baugh'S line of new
Dress Goods, Trimmings, Innings. etc .,
before buying fall clothes.
Remember IFS when wanting feed of
any kind. Our prices are right. Pas
lay u Johnson.
Prof w. l.. Prewtt was among the
welcome visitors in the city Saturday.
The Professor is now in charge of
school in Cherry Valley.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1904-09-02

Q Just few more of those lovely pat
terms Of SOC lawns and dimitics left and
are now going for lie per yard at
Grady's.
The Choctaw railroad has been mott
fed legally to floor the crossings on
lard and Washington streets 1t is to
be hoped that work Will begin right
away.
Miss Alma Nichols, of Memphis, who
bad been delightful guest at the G.
W Bernard home for some time, &C.
companied Mrs. Bernard to Coldwater,
Mississippi, Tuesday morning.
To THE LADIES - Ladies Slippers
are now going at half price to close out
at Grady's. SWEETEST line in town Call
and see them before they are all gone
Mr.. Dalton Brantley, formerly with
Messrs. J W Beck ~ Co., of this city.
and who Is now teaching school at Good
win, was Sunday visitor to friends in
this city.
Elder w. II Paslay is having a new
roo put on his residence. and other re.
pairs which add considerably to the ap
pearauce of his already handsome aud
comfortable home.
Buy your coal of us and save money,
Alabama, Kentucky and South Me
Alister coal for sale by Paslay &
johnson.
Miss Lucy Harper. of Little Rock.
passed through the city Saturday en-.
ROM "a home from a visit 10 hA Fir IN n
friends IN this and the vicinity of
HAYNES.
Ask the
MALVERN LUMBER co. St Louis.
tor estimates Oh your house and barn
bills, To be shipped from their mills,
at Pella. Ark.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1904-09-02
ga Cutter Rye hits the spot.

Cotton b. Nelson & Co, for Old
Calter.
~ lin DeRositt left to-day for an
r,aune At Rogers, Tenn.
TRY one of those Mint Julips at the
Magnolia
yadakin will save you money on an
nrztfi or piano.
7fr Will Munnal spent Sunday in
WFeatley, on business.
Drink Green River, the whiskey witt
oil a headache.
Circuit Court will convene next Tues.
l.y. September 9th.
Drink Green Riyer, the whiskey with.
chi headache.
cab House Meats can't be beat. Try
il and see at \. l.. GradY's.
Go II 5. |. Trice's for fresh candies.
fra.ts. cigars, etc.
Capt T. {. Merwin spent last Mon
3ay IN Memphis. on business.
Extra large sheets of Carbon Panel
at The Newsstand.
VII. and Mrs IIiggs spent Monday in
Memphis sight seeing.
Carbon paper 26x25 inches, may now
be had at the Newsstand.
Iadae Hutton, of Mariana. was in
the city sunday evening.
lacle Jesse Hodges was in the CITY
Il aday on business.
Try Nimocks on bran. chops. hay.
eats and general mill feed.
Nj. Linn Tur'ey was confined 10 his
I81m several days the first OF the week.
tTfy bottle of Old Cutter. Its al
i3ght. n h. Nelson Il Co.
Don't forget Pelican . the best nour
On earth, for sale only by A. l.. Grady.
Delineator and Designer for Septem.
Der now on sale al the Newsstand.
Hon. I. b. Chaplain, of Clarendon.
VS. in town Monday on business.
y carload of James & Graham Wap-
ons just received by J. W. Beck Il Co
Mr. Il. A. Knight was visitor to
Memphis Tuesday.
Mr.. ;. \. Rolte paid Memphis "a bust
ness visit Tuesday.
The circus will soon be in the land.
aad The small boy will be happy.
Bring your Chickens and Eggs to
Grady's. where you will get The highest
market price for them.
Or accommodating postmaster, Mr..
John 7. Bel, WdS on the feeble list
Monday.
Mrs ). n. Landers and daughter.
Jimmie, left TO-DAY for Rogers Springs,
Tenn.