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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-16
NOVELS MEN LIKE !.
ARE BEST SELLERS
Such Is a, Publisher's Conclusion
but He Cannot Explain What
Will Interest Them.

Boston, Dec. 16.-"What is it makes
a novel sell9' one of the leading Bos-
ton publishers was asked.
& l cannot tell you,' he replied. ~
knew, every book we accept would
show profit, instead Of the big sellers
balancing the losses on the many BOOKS
whose first editions are not disposed
of. With all his years Of experience,
with his skilled readers and his az,
visory council, and with every test that
he can apply, the publisher knows wv Ut
tie more about what pooKs WI SUI
coed than the reader or the book re-
viewer.
HThere is David Harum,' one of
the best known examples Of publishers
bad Judgment. It had been rejected
by several firms, and when the author
at last cot a publisher I recall the com.
ment of one of the most experienced
reviewers in New York that the book
had probably been published out OF
friendlinesss to the author and not thru
an expectation Of profit. David Har,
um,' was written by dying man VINO
left it's royalties as legacy =, TO o, M ms
the ROYALTIES could amount to any,
thing, but they have turned out to DC
a substantial fortune, and besides the
100000 or 100000 copies which were
quickly sold there is a steady annual
sale as large, as that Of nine-tenths OF
the new novels issued.
HThe readers Of novels are wome1
and the ordinary average novel, TO pt
successful, must appeal to women; bul
sellers w aPS Ro man g can Be- nsl
dueed to buy at all will sell in the hun
dreds Of thousands, because most most m fa.1
buy only a few, novels, and these 10"
are necessarily large sellers.
Men Like Touch Of Realism.
uMen like to read about the expert
ences they have had. III That MS Is o VIVA!
novels also have more men readers, ane
So SO have political novels and stories q
4 business and finance, IN which mel q
which they would like to participate
in and know something about,
i novel "a its human interest, and tina
human interest must be optimistiln1 an 4
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-16
Special Christmas Rates to Eastern
Canada.
Via Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic
Railway.

From Duluth to
London, Ont, and return .$17.1O
Woodstock, Ont, and return... 1895
Owen Sound, Ont, and return. 90. 1900
Colllngwood, Ont, and return. 80. 1900
Toronto, Ont, and return. ....... 1900
Kingston, Ont, and return. ...... 1900
Prescott, Ont, and return ....... 1900
Ottawa, Ont, and return. ....... 1900
Montreal, Que, and return. ...... $3.50
Quebec, Que, and return. ....... $500
st. John, N. B., and return. ..... $3.50
Proportionate rates to intermediate
points in Canada. Tickets on sale Dec.
IA, Is, 16 and II. Final return limit
Jan. 10, 1905.
Mart. Adson, General Agent,
430 Spalding Hotel Block, Duluth. MINI
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-12-08
Married in Charleston.

On the evening of November 10th, Miss
Rosa E. Carter, daughter of Mr.. A. G.
Carter, of Bamberg county, was married
to Mr.. C. Calhoun Tylee, of Charleston,
s. c., by Rev. DR.. D. NJ. Ramsay, pastor
of the Citadel Square Baptist church,
Charleston, at the residence of the brides
sister, Mrs. W. N. Tylee, 80 Columbus
street. Early in the evening the guests
began to arrive, and at the hour appoint
ed the elegant parlors were filled to
standing. The bride was adorned in
white organdie, trimmed in white point
de Paris lace, the maid of honor in cream
albatross. The bride carried in her hand
a beautiful bunch of white carnations.
The wedding march was played by Miss
Tiedeman. Promptly at 9 o'clock the
couple entered the parlors and were hap
pily Joined in holy matrimony. After the
ceremony refreshments were served in
courses The rest of the evening was
spent in merry-making and music rem.
dered by the many friends of the bride
and groom. :,
They were the recipients of many and
valuable presents. At 1890 the carriage
arrived to take the happy couple to their
new home, SO Nassau street, Charleston.
ONE PRESENT.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-12-08
Didn't Have to Remove His Arms.

Congressman W. 81. Jackson, of Mary
land, was arguing that the conversation,
al delivery of speech was as effective with
an intelligent audience as the declama-
ton of man whose brilliant periods are
always accompanied by arm-swinging'
,"You are right" said listener, "and your
statement reminds me of young lady
who had two suitors. Both men had about
the same advantages and prospects, but
gossip declared that the girl would decide
in favor of the man who was lawyer
for he knew better how to present and
win his case, but gossip erred the lawyer
was rejected. Later it was learned from
q friend in whom the betrothed had con.
fided the reason for her choice,
"Harry is convincing and does not have
to remove his arms every time he wants
to say something"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-12-08
News from EdistO.

ED1sTo, December GIVE are having
some fine showers after so long drouth
that are refreshing to the country. We
are all glad that water is more plentiful
now than it has been for some zine.
The corn shucking at Mr.. D. E. Rhoad's
was swell affair. All who failed to go
missed good time. All that went were
royalty entertained.
Our school is certainly progressing fine
under the supervision of our teacher, who
has been at the work before. The people
over this side are showing great interest in
the school this year. Weare glad to know
that their interest is in so good E. purpose.
Have nearly thirty students or! the roll
already and more to come.
Mr.. J. L. Herndon is having the stumps
taken up out of his field which helps the
looks of the field very much. -.
Some of our farmers around here will
be badly hurt if cotton continues at the
present low prices, but we hope it will
bring a good price later on.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-12-08
COUNTRY NEWS LETTERS.
SOME INTERESTING HAPPENINGS
IN VARIOUS SECTIONS.
News Items Gathered All Around
the County and Elsewhere.
Ehrhardt Etchings.

EHRHARDT, December 5.-ReV. E. NJ
McKissick preached his farewell sermon
Sunday afternoon. He had large con-
gregation to listen to his words. He has
been with US as long as his church will
allow him. He has made great many
friends during his stay. His people have
built church and parsonage here and 8
church at Lodge. These are marks OF his
work while here.
Mr.. Ben B. Bishop is hard at WORK
building himself a home on the new roao
recently opened up just outside Of town
limits joining Mr.. &. B. Clayton's land
This means that he intends to get him 8
partner to look after his house while he i!
at his field work. 81,
Mr.. O. ?. Folk Was in town Friday OF
business. .-...
Mr.. F. T. Moore has been unable tt
attend to his duties for several days, OF
account of illness. We hope he will sool
be out again.
We are glad to learn that Mr.. L. A
Bikle's little daughter is slowly getting
better.
The children are writing letters tt
Santa Claus telling him what they wan
him to bring them for Christmas. Thei
carrier is the smoke. They read it alout
and then put it in the fire, and then the!
sit silent o short while, then they asl
mama if she thinks Santa Claus has i
by this time.
Several socials in town last week, ane
we think the young folks enjoyed themall
The bureau report estimates the cottol
crop at twelve million two hundred thou
sand bales. We hardly think the crol
will amount to this, as the farmers hav'
had ideal weather to gather and gin thei
cotton crops, and this; they have done
October was the heavy cotton month will
our gins.
Several citizens from this section ar
attending court in Bamberg this week a
iurors. etc, JEE.
j
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-12-08
Dispensary Sales for November.

Bamberg-sales,, s4,o51.5o; invoice
price. .$3,047Os; gross profit, 81 ,004.42; ex.
penses, s1712O; net profit, $s33.22
Denmark-Sales, S1,795.s0; invoice
price, s1,3so.1o; gross profit, s4S5.7o; ez'
penses, $105.5e net profit, S330.14.
Olar-Sales, S1,147.0e; invoice price
$s6s1e gross profit, $2ss.9o; expenses
5000; net profit, $203.51.
Ehrhardt-Sales, 1915. 10; invoice price
s73e.4s; gross profit, ss38.64; expenses
5000; net profit, $15S.H
Midway-Sales, S335.25; invoice price
s2so5o; gross profit, STATS; expenses
$4463; net profit, $S0.12.
Profits to towns and county as follows
Bamberg, $416.61; Denmark, $165.07
Olar, $101. .75; Ehrhardt. $119.3s; Mid
way, $15.Os; Bamberg county, $s17.s1.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-12-08
Shot His Father.in.Law.

DARLINGTON, December S.-To-day at
a point one mile from Syracuse, on the
railway between here and Florence, and
five miles from Darlington, John N. Mel.
ton, prominent farmer, St or go years
old, was shot with pistol in the stom.
ach by his son-in-law, Robert Clements,
Is or 80 years old. The character of Mel.
tons wound is not fully known here, but
it is thought to be grave.
The two men had disagreed about land.
When they met in the public road Glenn
ents fred. Melton, it is said, was not
armed. 1t is not known if any quarrel
Immediately preceded the shooting. Both
men belonged to prominent Darlington
county families,
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-12-08
.Doings at Kearse.

OLAR, December Sour good friend
and editor shall not vainly sigh for q
country news letter this week. His "ohs'
will have smother and quite differen,
meaning, if others follow my example
Our little corner of Bamberg does not at
ford such budget of happenings that we
can write each week, but after such a
long silence we are able to ind q few
items that may interest some readers OF
the Herald.
All of our girls and boys from six to
sixteen are hard at work unraveling the
mysteries. of "readin', writin'and 'rithme'
tic" at White Point Academy, Miss Annie
Weeks, of Elloree, being the able instrcut'
ress.
Miss Leda Ritter and Mr.. Stacy Kearse
of the G. F. S. at Bamberg, spent Thanks
giving at home. A social was rendered
them at Mr.. j. F.. Kearse's home on Fri
day evening, and another at Mr.. j. O
Kearse's on Saturday evening. All of oul
girls and boys we're present and spent two
very pleasant evenings together.
We are glad to have Miss Marion
Kearse with US again. She has been il
spartanburg since September.
Miss Aline Kearse has charge of tht
Bethel school near Sycamore. We art
Justly proud of Miss Aline, and wish hel
great success.
Misses Pauline Weekly and Beuls
Grimes, of Ulmer,s spent Tuesday with Miss
Betsy Baker.
We hear of candy-pullings too numer
ous to mention, but their reign will enc
ere December is fairly ushered in.
One of Bamberg's young ladies, Miss
Hattie Smoak, is teaching at Camp Hill
We like to have Miss Smoak with Us.
Christmas has never been known tc
come Unexpectedly. Already we heal
| many plans for that enjoyable holiday.
MI. Cauley Breland, who has been fol
some time in Augusta, returned last Sun
day.
We need some more and some interest.
ed members for our Sunday-school. 1t il
true our neighborhood has the material
and all that is needed now is interest, and
we may add, energy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Maner Kearse, of Ulmer,
spent Sunday with Mrs. Kearse's parents.
Messrs. Grover Kearse and T.. O. Setz-
ler were here last Sunday.
The melancholy days" are doubtless
here. We will have forgotten how the
sun looks if this continues.
With good wishes for The HERALD. -.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-12-08
He Didn't Want Much.

ave seen a good many different sorts
os tramps," recently remarked woman
who lives in the suburbs, "but the prize
article stopped at my house the other day,
I happened to be in the kitchen when he
knocked at the door.
"'Lady,' he said to the cook, would you
be so kind as to give poor man drink
of water?
"The cook picked up glass and held
it out to the tramp, pointing to the
pump.
".'Thank you very much, LADY, said the
tramp, without moving a muscle, and now
if you'll please hold that glass and the
other lady kindly work the pump handle
we shen't be long.'"-Philadelphia
Press.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-12-08
COUGH IN HIS PRIME.
How the Famous Temperance Advocate Confused
His Opponents.

John B. Cough, the famous advocate OF
temperance, went to Great Britain In
compliance with numerous demands from
press and public. When he appeared at
Oxford the college students undertook
to hiss him off the stage, so determined
were they that temperance should not be
preached there. After enduring their hiss
es and cat.calls for about ten minutes, he
startled them by saying: Il can whip ev-
eryone of you, one at time"
This statement was cheered, and then
the young men began calling on their
chums to 60 up on the stage. Soon Cough
saw a young giant coming toward him.
As soon as he was in the center of the
stage Cough shouted: This is to be an
intellectual battle and not a physical one.
Go on with your speech"
This suited the college men, and they
began calling on their big fellow for a
speech. he responded by quoting the
epistle of Timothy, in which Paul recon-
mended "a little wine for thy stomacb's
sake;" and from this he deduced an ar
gument in favor of the use of wine. When
he had finished, Cough faced the audience
and said: "This is not an argument but a
farce. Here is a young English giant,
weighing almost two hundred pounds,
who has never been sick in his life,
who eats FIVE pounds of meat every
day, and who can knock down bullock
with one blow of his fist, standing here
and talking about the need of wine fol-
his stomach's sake. You'll have to send
me another man."
The boys cheered Cough, and then yell
ed for another man-this time senior
and their ablest debater. He went to the
platform and called attention to the fact
that Jesus turned water into wine and ad-
vocated the use of it. He delivered a
speech which met with the approval of
his fellow-collegians, and they cheered
him repeatedly. When he had finished,
Cough said:
"That is just the kind Of argument ]
came here to deliver, and was delivering
when you interrupted me. You may
drink all the wine you can hold, provided
it is made out of water, as that wine was" ;"
Cheer after cheer greeted Cough, and
he was permitted to 60 on with his lee.
ture. He said afterwards that they gave
him greater applause than he had ever
received from an audience of young men.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-12-08
JOHN NlMMoNs COMMITS SUICIDE.


John b. Nimmons, colored barber
of Banberg, cut his throat with razor
in mis- shop at olar last Sunday night and
died in few minutes
John was we'll known and liked by the !
white people here. He was born in Bam-
berg and was about thirty years old. he
learned the barber's trade and for several
years past had been working here with
his brother, J. A. Nimmons. Last sum-,
mer he decided to 60 to Olsr and open S
business of his own, his main object he
said being to break away from his old as,
sociates and try to stop drinking. He had
been drinking hard for years, aud it ap-
pears he did not stop after going to 0laE
Last week his mind became affected
from the excessive use of liquor, and + {
was noticed by many people. However,
he kept at work all Gay Saturday and that 4
night, but on Sunday he became worse
and the man with whom he boarded took
his shop key from him in order TO pre-
vent his getting in and getting razor to;
harm anybody. It was not thought forA 81
minute that he would commit suicide 2 "a
Sunday night just about dark he broke.
open the door of his shsp and got two
razors with which he gashed himself horss
ribly on the throat Parties who saw hinEs
go in at once rushed there, but they were
too late to do any good. he tpld them
that be cut himself intentionally and i1s|
tended to kill himself, asking those gath
cred around to please finish the job as BE;
wanted to die. A doctor was hastily SUM
moned, but Nimmons died before hecoulds
get there. ~
Magistrate N. D. Reed held an inquest
over the body the same highland the jury
rendered verdict that he came to- his
death by his own hand.
The body was brought here Monday
and buried in the colored cemetery. NimS
mons leaves wife and one child. An
other horrible death caused by whiskeyE &
The tragedy speaks for itself and conf
ment is necessary. sy
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-12-08
AN OLD TIME REMEDY.

Murray's Horehound Mullen and Tar
has in it the purest drugs. All of which
were used by our parents and grandpa
rents. 1t is combination so put together
that it cures cough right off. Nothing
is better for babies. 1t is most reliable
cure in all cases Of coughs. Ask your
druggist for it. They all have it. Get a
bottle now and have it ready. Only Csc.
bottle-extra large bottles-regular SOC
size. Remember to ask for "Murrays''
and take no other.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-12-08
BEWARE OF COUNTERFElTS.

"DeWitt's is the only genuine witch
hazel salve" writes J. l.. Tucker, Of Cen
tre, Ala. "Ihave used it in my family for
piles, cuts and burns for years and recon-
mend it the best salve on the market. Ev-
cry family should keep it ; it is an inval-
liable remedy, and should be kept on hand
for immediate use." Mrs. Samuel Gage, of
North Bush, N. Y, says: 81 had fever
sore on my ankle for IL years that doctors
could not cure. All sal7es and blood rem
edies proved worthless. could not walk
for two years. Finally tried DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve, which completely
cured me. It's wonderful relief" De-
Wits Witch Hazel SxlEe cures. without
leaving scar. Sold by 81. F. Hoover.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-12-08
: DANGER OF A COLD.

Pneumonia, gripp, cold, bronchitis and
nearly every other dangerous sickness Of
This kind is usually the development of q
slight cough. Too maDy people are laid
up and too many die from diseases where
they could so easily knock that first cough
in the head. Murray's Horehound Mullen
and Tar cures colds. It just drops the
bottom ont of cough. Every druggist
has it for Csc bottle. Remember "Mur.
rays" and take no other. Regular SOC size.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-12-08
Fatal Accident in Sumter.

SUMTER, December Sired NICK Keller,
about fifteen years old, was instantly kill.
ed about 5 o'clock this afternoon, while
returning from hunting. He was riding
bicycle and his gun was accidentally
discharged, the load taking effect in the
side of his head. he attended the graded
school, but lived in the country, a few
miles from town. The accident occurred
Just within the city limits.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-12-08
REUNION OF COMPANY G.
First S. c. v, Held at Bethesda Church, Thurs.
day, November 24th.

The exercises were opened with sing
ing by the choir, after which Bro. James
II. Zeigler read from the Scriptures and
prayer was offered by Bro. George Beard.
Mr.. Zeigler then made short address
and prayer was offered by Rev. S. P.
Chisolm.
The same committee of arrangements
was elected. consisting of j. B. Hunter,
W. T. Beard, and J. c. Copeland. 1t was
decided to hold the next reunion at Beth
esda church some time in July or August
of next year, the month and date to be
fixed by the committee.
E. T. LaFitte, Esq, the orator of the
day, then made an address.
Then came the dinner, and as usual, It
was fine one, to which the old veterans
did full justice.
After dinner the roll of the company
was called and the following answered to
their names: c. R. Clayton, ]. G. Cope.
land, NJ. O. Kinard, NJ. A. Kinard, j. B
Hunter, W. A. Rentz, John Besinger, W
T. Beard. The following members were
absent: Capt. ]. ]. Copeland, D. O. Steed.
lly, ]. E. steedly, G. L. Folk, b. R. Pei
ham, w. C. Besinger, D. c. Carter, ]. &
Kirkland, j. D. Sease, N. B. Rhoad, H. j
Zorn. Total present Z; absent II. Other
Confederate soldiers present were: S. P
!Chisolm, Go. z, 3rd s. CIV; W. E. Sease
Co. C, 1st s. G. WI q. zeigler. Co. b
18th Regiment Il. NJ. Hughes, Co. G. src
Battalion Cavalry; H. z. Mcmillan, Co
G, Bird Battalion Cavalry il. Copeland
Co. K, 18th Regiment; G. W. Beard, Co
B, Kinks Cavalry G. NJ. Morris, Co. B
Kinks Calvary; g. NJ Mcmillan, Co. I
5th Cavalry; J. A. Peters, Co. z, It'll
Regiment; G. G. Fender, Co. z, 18th Reg
iment.
NJ. o. Kinard was unanimously elected
Orderly Sergeant, to fill the vacanc.
caused by the death of Comrade E. F
Kinard.'
Then some of the old soldiers gave some
Eof their experiences during the war
which were much enjoyed.
The closing exercises were then CON
| Quoted by Rev. S. P. Chisolm.
The following resolutions in reference
to Comrade E. F. Kinard were unani
mously adopted:
Whereas, it has pleased Almighty God
| in His all-wise Providence to remove
from our midst our beloved comrade and
| friend, E. F. Kinard, Orderly Sergeant OF
| Company. G., 1st s. G. Regiment; and
whereas, wer the members of Company g
do bow to the will of Almighty God, we
feel that the place of our comrade and
friend is vacant, hut we are satisfied that
he is now receiving his just reward there.
fore be it resolved:
1st. That we the members of Company
G hold sacred the memory of E. F. XII
nard, our departed friend and comrade.
2nd. That we as body bow our heads
in sorrow and mourn the loss OF oul
friend and comrade.
3rd.. That these resolutions be spread
on the minutes of the Company, copy
be sent to the family of deceased, and be
published in the county papers.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-12-08
nc. CuRE A COUGH.

The coughs so prevalent these: these s Gays
usually develop before you realize what
has happened. The best thing to do is to
take the most reliable cough cure you can
oct. None better than Murrays Hore-
honnd Mullen and Tar. It is made of the
unrest ingredients and can be given toin,
Sants as we'll as grown people. Above all
5eIsa Il cures. You will find It et all drug
;aists. 25c bottle-extra large bottles.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-12-08
The Cotton Market.

Not much cotton is coming to this
market these DAYS on account of the great
drop in price. The receipts for this week
were only three hundred bales, and the
price being paid today is It cents the
pound.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-12-08
a COSTLY MISTAKE.

9 Blunders are sometimes very expensive.
Occasionally life itself is the price of q
mistake, bnt you'll never be wrong if you
take DR. Kings New Life Pills for dys.
pepsia, headache, liver or bowel troubles.
They are gentle yet thorough. 25c at all
druggists at Bamberg; Fielder q Mat
theWs, Denmark, s. G.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-12-08

Tommy had drawn the picture OF 10.
comotive on his slate and his father asked
him why he didn't draw the cars, too.
!, "Oh," answered Tommy, s'the locomo-
tive can draw them" $
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-12-08

aJohn," she said, "do you think you'll
ever run for president O these here United
States?"
aMary," he said, as he folded her in his
arms, Il could never give myself to the
commonwealth as long as I've got you"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-12-08
MOTHERS. BE CAREFUL

MOTHERS, BE CAREFUL
of the health of your children. Look out
for coughs, colds, Group and Whooping
cough. Stop them in time-One Minute
ute Cough Cure is best remedy. Harmless
and pleasant. Sold by 81. F. Hoover, N. D.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-12-08

The first time small Bessie attended a
funeral she asked why the lady died.
because God called her." she was told.
A few days later she was tied in her lit
lie chair because she had been naughty.
After sitting quietly for time, she said :
aMamma, if God called now 7 couldn't
90, because Pm tied fast"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-12-08

Fred (at breakfast)-What kind of fish
is this, papa?
Papa-Planked shad, my SOC: ;,
Fred-Well, wish you would tell cook
to pull the splinters out of the plank next
time.