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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-03-24
THE FOOLISH RABBIT.

The rabbit, being poor and s1rsa,
Frets not at his condition;
He doesn't seem to want it all,
He has no proud ambition.
Enough is all he takes, the rest
Is for his brothers.;
It doesn't seem to make him fret
That when he has all he may get,
There's more for others.
The rabbit is a seornful thing,
He shrinks in dread from danger,
To all the hopes our longings briag
The rabbit is stranger
He never kills for selfish gain,
It is his habit
70 shrink from war a1d hunt for peace,
20 take enough and then to cease
Don't be rabbit.
Chicago Record. Herald.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-03-24
Youno Croft Slated for Place.

A special sent out from Augusta,
Ca, says: Theodore G.. Croft has been
nominated by the people of Aiken, S.
c., for the unexpired term in congress
of his father, recently deceased. Mr..
Croft has accepted, and will begin a
canvass of the district right away.
Colonel James H. Tillman and several
other candidates who had announced
have withdrawn, and will throw their
influence to Mr Croft.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-03-24
PREPARING FOR CANAL WORK.
Plans Of the Commission Discussed b,
Admiral Walker.

In concluding his hearing before the
house committee on interstate and for
eign commerce, Admiral Walker, presi'
dent Of the Panama canal commission,
stated that actual work on the canal
would be begun after the commission
had made a stay Of a few weeks on
the isthmus, for which it was to sail
March 20.
The arrangements for this work
will be completed in Washington,
where the committee is to have one
of its headquarters.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-03-24
TilIman at Home.

A Washington dispatch is as fol-
lows: Senator Tillman has gone to
his home at Edge6eld, S. c., to spend
two weeks He has recovered from
his recent illness. but has not fully re-
gained his strength"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-03-24
Vale, Slot Machines.

The slot machines, whose death
knell was sounded by the passing of
law recently by the legislature prohib-
iting their operation within the state
of South Carolina, have now ceased to
be, as the new act went in effect on
the 18th inst
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-03-24

. ke rabbit is gentle thing,
His mien is never trightfua
His habits are retiring,
20 him peace is delightful:
He never sa!lies forth to find
Whst's good and grab it
Unless the prize that looms in sis:l.
Hay be secured without fight
Don't be rabbit.
:. he rabbit is synonym
For cowar6ice and meekness:
The world has deep contempt 1or him,
It jests about his weakness.
The rabbit seems to think It's cause
For glad thanksgiving.
II he may lead quiet life.
Il. he may keep away from strife,
A.ad earn his living.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-03-24
cn,NAMEN WIN THEIR CASE

Supreme Court Passes Upon the o'eS
ton Of Deportation.
In an opinion by Justice Day, tne
supreme court Of the United States
Monday reversed the decision OF tne
district court for the eastern distriet
of New York in the case Of three Chi
namen (all laundrymen), who are held
in Brooklyn for deportation under the
Chinese exclusion laws.
All the witnesses had stated tnat
the men were engaged in mercannie
pursuits and that, therefore, were no'
subjct to deportation. The supreme
court has issued an order to the lower
court directing discharge OF the men.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-03-24
Williams in Congressional Race.

Williams in Congressional Race.
The first formal entry in the race
for congress in the Second district
was made by L. J. Williams, who paid
the assessment fee of $50 to the chair
man of the state executive commit
tee. General Willie Jones. There are
several other candidates, but this is
the first payment that has been made,
although General Jones expects others
in a few days.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-03-24
Dantxler Not Elected.

A Washington dispatch says: In
making its report in favor OF Mr.. Le-
YER in the Dantzler-Lever contest from
the Seventh South Carolina district
house committee on elections No. !
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-03-24
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1TH NEWS OF A WEEK !
+ IN SOUTH CA20LINk.T
carneuie Gives to Winthrop.
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Winthrop college, the state college
for women at Rock Hill, has received
a gift of $4,000 from Andrew Carne-
gle, for a library building.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-03-24

.T was a bleak, clustering
~ evening in December. A
fine snow had been sitting
II down steadily all day, and,
sII as night came on, the
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-04

F1eeler. Saxon & Co., have been
awarded a contract to construct two
reservoirs near Twin Lakes and build
a canal from Twin Lakes to the Ar
kansas river below Leadville. for the
purpose of draining Twin Lakes water
into the river. The water will be
brought down the Arkansas river to
the Portland cement works, where an
other large canal is to be built to con-
vey the water to the steel works at
Pueblo.
The Denver & Northwestern railway
has been given permission to place a
crossing in the Denver, Lakewood &
Golden tracks in the city of Golden, at
the point where the roads join. The
crossing was put in once, and taken
out just as quickly as it went in, for
the discovery was made that it had
been placed in violation of an injunc-
ton issued out OF the Federal Court.
Now, all the obstacles have been
cleared away and the crossing will be
permanently placed.
A corps of Colorado &, Southern en-
gineers has completed a preliminary
survey of a spur leading from Bell
yiew seven miles west of Fort Collins,
on the south branch of the road. to the
limestone quarries in Owl canon, eigh-
teen miles northwest OF Fort Collins.
1t will be built to facilitate the ship
ment of limestone from the Owl canon
uuarries to the different sugar facto-
rieS and smelters in the state, which
use thousands of tons of the rock ev.
ery year. The new line will also ac.
commOdate q large number OF stock.
meA.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-04

London. Feb 27-A dispatch to
news agency from st. Petersburg says
the official report Of Major General
Plug, chief of staff of Viceroy Alexier,
Oh the details OF the attack on Port Ar
thur during the morning OF February
25th is as follows:
THE eneny's squadron OF sixteen
varships approached from the Dalny
side toward the harbor of Port Arthur
about II o'clock this morning. and at
once opened fired on our three cruisers
outside the roadstead namely, the Ask
old, the Bayan and the Novik, and
also against the land forts. The bonn
bardment lasted half an hour. At the
conclusion our cruisers retired into the
harbor. The enemy then bombarded
one land battery for several minutes
Then the enemy also retreated, remain
ing out of the range Of our guns.
''In the meanwhile, four Japanese
cruisers separated from the enemy's
main squadron and went into Golubins-
ia bay, where they opened heavy fire
on one OF our torpedo boats stationed
in the bay, and also on the coast bat
teries. Consequently the commander
of the fort sent troops to this point,
but no landing took place. The COM
bardment there lasted twenty-five min
utes, at the expiration OF which the
japanese cruisers retreated. The loss
on our side this day was one man
wounded in one of the land batteries.
THE officer commanding at Vladi-
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-04
Gar Goes to Confession.

st. Petersburg. Feb. 27.-Like mill
ions of their subjects, the Gear and
Czarina yesterday made confession of
their sins It was day Of praise as
well as of prayer. however. and the
solemn rites attending the ceremony
of confession alternated with thanks
giyings for the news from the East.
Their majesties confessed in the
church Of the winter palace to Court
Chaplain Yanisheff and afterward
walked in the palace garden.
The visit of the Gar and Czarina
to the imperial tombs in the Cathedral
of ST. Peter and St. Paul and the fort
ress of St. Peter and St. Paul occurred
this evening They prayed for long
time beside the tombs OF the Cars
father and brother. and a cheering
multitude greeted them as they drove
to the chapel Of the Savior in Peter the
Greats house. which is short dis
tance from the fortress. There they
attended a special service of prayer.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-04
To Cover Other Moves.

St. Petersburg, Feb. 27.-There is a
difference of opinion among the naval
and military officers in regard to the
purpose Of the Japanese forces at Port
Arthur. but the prevailing opinion is
that it is to effect diversion to cover
their movements elsewhere. A high
naval officer said:
Il cannot understand what the Japa-
nese hoped to accomplish. They for
got that the days Of wooden inflam.
mable ships are past. If their object
really was to block the channel. bor-
rowing the idea from the exploit Of
the Merrimac, it was equally futile, as
It would be easy to clear the entrance
by blowing up the wreck. We believe
the Japanese activity at Port Arthur
was feint to engross our attention
while they continue the disembark-
alton Of troops in Korea. I do not be-
lieve that at this time they will at
tempt landing in force on the Lao
Tung peninsula"
The idea that the Japaneses serious
ly contemplate bombardmert of Port
Arthur, inviting the exposing of their
ships to a plunging fire from the guns
on Golden hill is regarded by military
experts as absurd.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-04
FRANCE EXPECTS
RETURN OF PEACE

Paris, Feb. 2S.-Reports of interna
tional entanglements growing out Of
the war continue to occupy a promi-
nent place in the sensational press.
But within a week the officials OF
the government who are in close and
constant touch with the cabinets Of
other capitals, have satisfied them
selves. first. that no international COM
plications are imminent, or likely at
least for the present; second, that
France is in no present or prospective
danger Of being embroled in any in
ternational complications.
The recent bourse panic brought
about rather thorough survey OF the
situation throughout Europe. as the
heavy decline in securities resulted
mainly from fears that the European
powers might be drawn into the con
flict.
The inquiries disclosed that. while
the possibilities OF unexpected compli-
cations are always present. there is no
immediate reason to expect European
complications, the military activities
at various points being the natural re-
suit of war between two great powers.
Concerning the ability of France to
hold aloof from the war. the officials
base their belief on the experience OF
the first few weeks OF the hostilities.
At first the determination to observe
neutrality brought out sentimental
reaction favorable to Russia, with pop
ular demonstrations and subscriptions
in behalf of that country.
The authorities have now been able
to take into account all the various
currents. the result being firm CON
viction that France will not have her
hand forced by international agitation
or external complications.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-04
Russian Account Of Attack.

st. Petersburg, Feb. PA dispatch
torpedo boat attack of Feb. 25 result
ed in Russian success. The accurate
shooting of the batteries inflicted
losses on the enemy and caused the
boiler OF one of the Japanese torpedo
boats to explode. Early in the morn
ing a Japanese fleet consisting of six
battleships and four cruisers appeared
on the horizon The Russian cruisers
Askold, Bayan and Novik were then in
the harbor and the Japanese torpedo
boats advanced to within 80 or 35
cable lengths to attack them. The
Japaneses battleships and cruisers
separated and then advanced against
two Russian torpedo boats cruising in
Pigeon bay. One of the latter broke
through the enemy's lines under a hot
fire and reached the harbor. At 10: As
O'Clock fierce engagement took place
between Japanese battleship and the
Russian cruisers supported by the
shore batteries. In view of the su-
periority of the eIemy's six battle
ships over the three Russian cruisers,
the latter were withdrawn. The enemy
ceased fire at 11:25 o'clock and at
IL O'Clock the Japanese cruisers
which were chasing the Russian
torpedo boats began to fire on the
forts, but the firing did not last long.
The Japanese maneuvering was
clumsy, and in turning their vessels
came so close to one another that
Russian shells could be seen falling on
them as they huddled together. A
Japanese torpedo boat which was
driven ashore near Djelywool is sup
posed to have belonged to the flotilla
which was escorting the fire ships de-
stroyed the night of Feb 23rd.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-04
korean-Japanese Treaty.

Paris, Feb. 2S.--An official said to-
day that the new korean-Japanese
treaty had been the occasion for put
ting out number of reports calculat-
ed to foment discord between France
and Korea, and perhaps force the hand
OF France in relation to other powers.
particularly Russia.
The authorities had taken note that
the reports emanated from high Jap
anese sources. But. the official de-
clared, French policy was definitely
fixed to maintain neutrality and re-
frai nfrom the slightest active partic-
patton in the war; and this will not be
changed by the Korean,Japanese
treaty or other vents, so far as posi-
bly,, can be foreseen at present.
It is the understanding in govern
ment circles that Japan will not ask
the powers to give formal recognition
of the Korean-Japanese treaty. partic-
ularly its indirect establishment of a
protectorate.
Korea's position is likened to that
Of Roumania after taking advantage Of
the Turkish war to declare It's inde-
pendence, but before the Berlin con-
rress had sanctioned its becoming a
kingdom.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-04
JAPANESE FLEET ATTACKS PORT ARTHUR.
KUROPATKIN WANTS FOUR HUNDRED THOUSAND MEN

The surprising and almost astound.
Ing latest news is that General Kuro-
patkin will not go to the front as was
previously announced in three days
time, but not for several weeks. The
reason for this. is that it is not worth
while for him to go there until 400 900
Russian soldiers are gathered at the
seat of war. In fact, he cannot take
the offensive until that number Is
forthcoming. The present force avail
able outside OF the heavy contingent
guarding the railroad does not exceed
10000 men
General Kuropatkin. it is remem-
bered, was recently in Japan. where
he formed a very high opinion of the
efficiency of the Japanese troops. 1t
may also be recollected that he be
longs to the antiwar party. At re
cent audience with the Emperor, Gen
eral Kuropatkin spoke very openly
about the necessity OF his having a
large number of troops, and he Is fur
ther credited with having said: Your
majesty will need me back soon to
look after European developments"
and very propably the key to this is
given in the statement of widely
known Russian international jurist,
who says it is quite possible that Rus
sia will wage war concerning the Thi-
betan question, but with Thibet the
only ostensible cause to be used in
case England should make any move
Of too friendly nature toward Japan.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-04

vostock reports that February Gath.
early in the morning, ten Of the enc
my's ships were seen south OF the is
lands. They disappeared on the hori-
zon in the evening"
New York, Feb 26.-The Herald
publishes the following from its Lon
don correspondent:
Strategists apparently are satisfied
that the japanese have landed at Pos
siet bay and that their object is to
either attack Vladivostock or threaten
Kiran, Harbin and the Russian COM
munications generally. Military men In
Berlin scout the report of a landing,
pointing out that the garrison at Hun
chun is reported to consist of two regi-
ments. and that they would not have
fed without firing shot.
General Plugs report that eleven
japanese warships had been seen on
reported landing at Possiet. pOssiet
bay is a good harbor. but in winter it
freezes for five miles from shore. 1t is
fortified and formerly. at least, was an
important military post. as high as
10000 men having been kept there dur
ing 1894, the year of the Japanese-Chi-
nese war. The fortifications alone call
for a good-sized garrison. If the Jap
anese have landed there. they must be
credited with a daring bit of strategy.
New York, Feb. 26.-The Herald
publishes the following from it's ST
Petersburg correspondent:
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-04
JAPAN AGREES TO
PROTECT KOREA

Washington, Feb. 2S.-The Japanese
legation has received from Toxic the
text of the treaty negotiated between
Japan and Korea by the terms of which
the japanese government guarantees
the independence and territorial integ-
rity of the Korean empire"
The treaty was negotiated February
23rd at Seoul. Its text follows:
MIR. Hayashi, the envoy extraord-
his majesty, the Emperor of Japan,
and Major General Ye Tchi Yong, the
minister of state for foreign affairs,
ad interim of his majesty. have agreed
OH the following articles:
Article 1-For the purpose of MAIN
tanning permanent and solid friend
ship between Japan and Korea and
firmly establishing peace in the Far
East. the imperial government Of Ko-
rea shall place full confidence in the
imperial government of Japan and
adopt the advice of the latter in regard
to improvements in administration.
Article 2-The imperial government
OF Japan shall in spirit of firm friend
ship insure the safely and repose OF the
imperial house of Korea.
article 3-The imperial government
of Japan definitely guarantees the indie
pendence and territorial integrity OF
the Korean empire.
article 4-In case the welfare of the
imperial house OF Korea or the terri
torial integrity of Korea is endangered
by the aggression of third power or
by internal disturbances the govern
ment of Korea shall Immediately take
such measures as circumstances re-
quire, and in such case the imperial
government of Korea shall give full
facilities to promote the action Of the
Imperial japanese government.
THE imperial government Of japan
may, for the attainment of the above
mentioned object, occupy, when the
circumstances require it, such places as
may be necessary from strategic points
OF view
"Article 5-The governments Of the
two countries shall not. in the future.
without mutual consent, conclude with
a third power such an arrangement as
may be contrary to the principles OF
the present protocol.
Article "Details in connection
with the present protocol shall be ar
ranged as the circumstances may re-
Quire, between the representatives of
Japan and the minister of state for for
elgn affairs in Korea"
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-04
Report Japanese Ships Sunk.

Paris, Feb. 2S.-In a dispatch from
the Echo De Paris quotes a high Off
Ger Of the Russian general staff as
saying that complete reports of the
latest Port Arthur attacks have not
yet been received, but that a consid-
GRAFTON of the information already in
possession Of the government shows
that in the bombardment of the night
of Feb. 1924 three Japanese vessels
were sunk in addition to the trans
ports. An official dispatch shows that
one Japanese torped boat destroyer
was sunk and the best information at
Che Foo indicates that three such yes.
sells were lost
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-04
Korean Autocrat Deposed.

New York, March 1.-The Herald
publishes the following from its cor
respondent:
Seoul, Feb. 29.-6:50 p. m. Eastern
time.-(Delayed in transmission.)-
Immediately after the japanese kore-
an agreement was signed, Mr.. Hayashi
sent the Korean autocrat, VI Yonk TX,
under special Japanese guard, to
Chemulpo, and thence on the Japan
ese transport to Japan.
This measure on the part OF Mr.
Hayashi saves vi Yonk ks life from
thousands OF Koreans who suffered
from his oppression. 1t is improbable
that he will ever return to Korea.
BY order Of the Emperor he was i'm
mediately deprived of all official posi-
tions and titles excepting that Of ma
jor general.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-04
Colombia Talks War.

New York. Feb. GA Herald spe-
cial from Panama says:
Despite Colombias internal disturb
ances, letters just received from there
declare that the Colombians are ready
to fight as soon as news arrives that
the treaty has been ratified. One gem
eral in Cartagena Is quoted as saying
that II the government does not de-
clare war, the troops on the border
will invade Panama anyhow. The last
information from the coast Is that an
other regiment OF soldiers has been
sent from Cartagena to the frontier,
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-04
Baby Heroine Dead.

Dillon, Wyo., Feb. 23.-Three-year-
old Jeanette Quintrell. the little hero
Inc who rescued her two-year-old sister
from their burning home few days
ago. herself receiving frightful burns
during the rescue. succumbed to her
injuries late Saturday evening. The
bravery of the Child was remarkable
She was not strong enough to lift her
sister. but dragged the baby through
the flames and smoke. falling exhaust
ed and overcome with pain just as the
open air was reached. The entire
Grand Encampment district is in
mourning for the child.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-03-04
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The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-02-05
Raiding the Treasury.

A special dispatch from Washing
ton to The State says there appears
to be real danger of the passage by
the Republicans of, the service pen
sion bill, a measure which makes pos
sible an annual grab from the treasury
of upwards Of $50. GOO, 900. The .oro-
position is to pension eyerYs sai Slias
who foug htoz. I'd I'd az Ion uit,o :. n s oilc
Civil war whether he fought for day
oryear, and whether he Is sick now or
was ever sick or unabled. II this bill
is passed there will be no public build
ings bill. There is to be no river and
harbor bill according to the announce
ment Of the chairman of that commit
tee. Speaker Cannon Is said to favor
the pension service bill and the presi.
dent Is also quoted as approving It.
1t will be put forward SO far as tlIc
Republicans are concerned, openly as
q good vote getter. The argument has
been made that a Republican cam.
paign fund could not be expended In a
better way; moreover this fund will
be contributed BY the government.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-02-05
Two White Ron ,ha.

The Columbia Record rays: 1.-TWO
visiting young ladies hal rather an
unusual experience Thurt ay sevening
when eturning from the presentation
or Little Lord Fauntle 10Y" at the
theatre. AS it appears, they were
visitors to the city, and had Joined a
large party to attened the perform
ance, but at the last moment others
In the party decided not to 20, and
these, two thought, in Columbia as
elsewhere, ladies could go without an
escort, as in this Gaze. After ENJOYING
the play, they were returning home,
when they realized that two presump-
tious, impertinent white men were
following them. This completely un-
nerved them, and the elder turned to
the men and asked them to pass,
which they refused to do, declaring
their intention OF escorting the two
home. The ladies live some little dis
lance from Main street, and they .ap-
pealeo to couple who were passing
at the ime, who gladly walked home
with them. This Is an unusual affair
In Columbia, and the ladies looked
around for a police to report the mat,
Ter to, but could find nope,n