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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-02-11

that the betrothetI girl had to shoot her
friend. The latter stood calmly await
ing her death, locking straight into the
eyes Of the girl who held the revolver,
but the latter, yielding to sudden i'm
pulse, turned the weapon against her
own breast and fired The shot was q
fatal one, and, bleeding from terrible
wound, the poor girl fell dead on the
floor.
At this sight the girl whose life had
been spared snatched the revolver and
atter pied to commit suicide, but her
trembling hand was incapable Of prop
erly directing tie shot, and she only
wounded herself slightly.
Her courage giving way, she knelt In
despair by the corpse Of her friend, cry
ing bitterly, and In this position she
was found by neighbors, who, on hear
Ing the shots, broke into the room.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-02-11
Deaths.

SAUNDERS: Mr.. and Mrs. 8. 81. Saun-
ders, Of Florence, have the sympathy OF
their many friends in the loss Of their
baby girl, Lara The little one died after
q short illness, and was brought here for
burial Tuesday morning.
There was q short service at the home
of Col. and Mrs. T. j. Counts, the parents
of Mrs. Saunders, conducted by Rev. NJ.
L. Lawson, and the little body was inferred
in the old cemetery.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-02-11
STRAYED OR STOLEN.

Black setter dog 8 months old, named
"Jack." Hair silky and glossy inclined to
curl, tip end of tail white, white breast,
end Of toes white. little grey on nose
and white hairs just back of head. $500
reward for return of dog or positive
knowledge of his whereabouts.
E. L. PRICE,
Bamberg Dispensary.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-02-11
REWARD.

A reward of $1,000 is offered for the ap-
prehension and conviction of the person
or persons who have been breaking and
removing the street lamps, and a like re-
ward is offered for any future acts OF the
kind.
TOWN COTINCII, BAMBERG.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-02-11

NOTICE TO OVERSEERS.
You are hereby notified to warn out all
road hands on your respective roads and
work the roads two (2) days on or before
the Goth of February. By order of the
board of county commissioners.
E. C. BRUCE,
County Supervisor.
Bamberg, S. c., February 1, 1904.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-02-11

LEE: Died Sunday morning, at her
home between Denmark and Govan, Mrs.
Lee, wife of Mr.. Frank Lee, in the 10th
year of her age. She was buried at
Georges Greek Baptist church Monday
afternoon at 8 o'clock.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-02-11

HUNTER: Robbie Hunter, son of Mr.
81. R. Hunter, and nephew of Sheriff j.
B. Hunter died Saturday, February 9Th
at the home of his father, in Summerville
in the Goth year of his life.
Appendicitis was the cause of his early
death, he was i'll but few days.
The body, accompanied by his rel
atiyes and a few friends, was brought
here Sunday morning and laid to rest . in
South End Cemetery at 10 o'clock, Rev.
M. Z. Lawson conducting the burial SER
vices.
He leaves father, mother, two sisters
and two brothers to mourn his unt1mely
end.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-02-11
SPECIAL
SALE!

We find that at THIS seasonof
the gear ave haze too mamy#
goods on hand. The stock sss
too large, and ace must reduce
II. The goods must go, that's
all there Is to 1t. In order to-
get rid Of our surplus stock
and make soay for soring
Goods, eve haze, decided to-.
hold a Special Sale during
this month. Remem5er acez
haze anything you canneed IN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-02
MAN HUNT.
Bronson Brothers Finally Cap
tured in Vermont State.
Are Charged With the Killing o.
Charles Lyons.
Result of Neiehborhood Family Feus
Of Long Standing.

South Bloomfield, VT. April IA
posse OF special officers and cities
from both sides of the line dividing
Vermont and New Hampshire early
Friday captured Reuben and Edward
Bronson, the brothers were wanted
for the alleged murder of Charles Ly-
Ons. keeper of Il read house here late
Thursday night. The men We're cap
tured as they We're emerging from a
piece of woods about two miles from
town. Although they were armed with
rifles their ammunition had been used
up in I. fight with Lyons and they Of
fered no resistance.
The trouble between the Bronsons
and Lyons has been of long standing
but the murder is supposed to have
been the result of excessive use of in
toxicants. A large lumber company,
Thursday began the distribution of
$4,000 to wage arnerS of Bloomfield,
North Strttfcrd, n. H., and places in
the vicinity. Thursday evening there
was much noise and numerous rows.
1t was learned that shots were fired
from IL" Lyons house as well rs from
the Bronson dwelling nearby. Accord
ing 20 the female occupants of both
houses Edward Bronson did not shoot
Lyons. His brother Reuben, however
fired several shots. it is alleged. Ly-
ons had stepped into the road during
the quarrel when Il shot pierced his
brain. The Bronson brothers then fled
TO the woods. 1t develops that rifles.
levolvers and apparently shot gun
were used. In the Bronson building
two bullets and a charge Of buckshot
have been found. Lyons was the only
person hit
A large number of citizens searched
all night for the fuSitives. The town
officials SwOrc in Il number of special
officers and word was sent to deputy
Sheriff stephens of Island Pond. Be
fore the deputy arrived the special Of
fcers and citizens sighted the Bron-
sons coming on. of the woods. AL
though they maintained a threatening
attitude ana carried rifles they had
10 ammunition and submitted without
prOnerinE violence.
Reuben Bronson is 80 years old ana
his brother is 81.
Arrangements were made to have tho
prisoners appear before Judge Beattie.
The prosecution is being conducted by
state Attorney Henry w. Lund of
Canaan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-02
WITHOUT SIGNIFICANCE.
Shipments CT Ammunition on Nieara-
guam Gunboat.

New Orleans. La. April 1.-Rcfcrring
to dispatches from Havana concerning the
shipments of arms and ammunition on the
Nicaraguan Sunboat Ometepe the acting
Consul Rose OF Nicaragua said that the
transaction at Havana WAS absolutely
without significance.
The Omopcte was bought recently by
the Central American government, but be
ing unable to ship a Spanish crew at New
Orleans she went to Havana. Consul
EchaZarretta also went to the Cuban cap
ital. While there the consul learned of a
lot If arms and ammunition In bond which
the Cuban government had ordered rithe!
must be sold or deposited in the govern
ment arsenal. The consul reported to his
government and the purchase was made
The arms and ammunition are to he used
in strengthening the present Nicaraguan
army.
Absolute pqacc prevails in Nicaragua.
said Acting Consul Rose. she has no
intention of going to war. In my official
capacity | will state that the relations
arc 50 friendly between the United States
and Nicaragua that any suggestion Of
Nicaragua resisting the United States is
ridiculous"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-02
Search and Seizure.

About 10 o'clock, Friday forenoon.
Deputy Sheriff William f. Priest. Con-
stables Chas. r. Haskell. N. c. Corey
and Moses 7. Burns visited Fred Can
ney's lunch room on Main street. and
being armed with the necessary papers.
began to look the place over in i thor
ough and systematic manner. In re-
friSerator under the county pint and
half pint bottles We're found There
was an abundance of soft beer and
many empty bottles that evidently con-
tanned something more stimulating
Shortly after MIR. Carney was ar
raiencd before Judge Drake in the nlu-
nicipal court and pleaded not guilty 20
Il charge of The sale of intoxiCants.
After hearing the evidence and testi-
mony of the officers, Judge Drake rem
dcred verdict Of guilty. and a SEN
tencc OF 60 days in Jail and a 500 fine
were imposed on Mr.. Carney. He an
pealed and waS placed under $500 bond :
for his appearance at the Septcmb. !.
term of court. Mr.. Carney furnished
his own bail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-02
AFFAIRS IN BALKANS,
Agreement Between Governments Of
Italy and Austria.

Rome. April 1.-The governments Of
Italy ana Austria EaN" concluded i com
plote agreement regarding affairs in the
Bal<ans by which the status nuo in those
states Is assured. both powers rIndgiup
themselves not to undertake territorial
the manner of III" assignment t. tho dr.
ferent Macedonian NilayetS of the inter-
national gendarrlcrie created under the
Russo Austrian reform scheme. The
the occupation of the Viiayot Of ManaStir
. The powers SiGnatory to tho treaty Of
Berlin have been notified of the Austro-
Italian agreement. which is considered As
putting an efiectual stop To the troubles
in the Balkan states and rs eliminating
tho possibility OF their Icing lsed rs in
struments FOR aiding Macedonian mnris-
in. in the spring
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-02

Henry L. Seawell was Republican,
Populist candidate for Lieutenant Gov
ernor OF North Carolina in 1900. In the
course of the campaign he visited the
town of Shelby, where he addressed a
meeting. scoring the Democratic party
vigorously. A good many of his hear
ers were Democrats and they resented
this line Of talk. Some of them pelted
the orator with eggs OF great antiquity,
Is of the missiles striking him. Sea
we'll brought suit against a railroad
company because it's station agent and
other employees were among the egg
throwers. The case was decided in his
yor, but was appealed. Now the
Supreme court, which is composed OF
Democratic judges. has affirmed
verdict awarding plaintiff $4,000 dam
ages.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-02
CRIMES CARNIVAL.
Continued from page ~

deputy superintendent of the Boston po-
lice department. said. tonight regarding
the murder of Miss Mabel Page at Wes-
ton, Thursday afternoon, that in his opin-
ioa none but an insane person would in
flct SO many unnecessary wounds. He
also said that is little likelihood that the
murder was committed by a revengcful
Italian. it being highly improbable that
an Itaiian laborer would be able to evolve
such an intricate plan as to become ac-
quainted with the movements of the Page
family and then kill the woman after
teilinS her falsehood about her brother
which inspired the note left for the
father.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-02
ROB A TRAIN.
Daring Deed Of Three Bandits
in California.
Blow Up Express Car and Murder the
Messenger.
Robbers Also Carry Off the Contents
Of Safe.

Sacramento. Cal. April 1.-Threc
masked men have held up the Oregon
cypress southbound on the Southern
Pacific railroad, at COpley near kes-
wick. killed J. w. ONeil, the express
messenger, and carried off the contents
of the express box.
The train stopped for water at Cop
Iey. Il small station. AS it came to Il
standstill three men jumped and caught
the couplings. They took the engine
and express car down the track a shart
distance ami demanded that Messenger
O'Neil open the express car. He re-
fused, whereupon they blew open the
car with dynamite and deliberately
killed ONeil by shooting him through
the head. The bandits then robbed the
car. How much they secured is ur-
known.
After robbinS the express car the
bandits cut off the car, got on the en-
CINE and compelled Engineer Jocsink to
go ahead. When near Keswick they
got off and fled in the darkness.
Redding Cal. April 1.-Engineer l..
+. Joesink has reached here with his;
light engine to take back Sheriff Rich
irdsOn and Il posse of eight men. joe
sink says that after stopping at COpley.
the noise Of drawing water drowned the
shots that must have been fired in the
express ear as O'Neil. the express mes
sengor, was killed by bullets. Pre-
sumably the robbers met resistance and
shot down the messenger.
The first that JOcSink knew of the
holllID WIS after O'Ncil WAS killed. He
;tnd his fireman, J. +. Smury. were
compelled to Gismouut They with +.
A. I:i5scl engineer of the second en-
gnr ~ Raymond, fireman. John De-
puuSrr. conductor of the train. and a
brakeman. were marched back to the
express car. The robbers tried to force
DNeirs helper. who was in the bag
gage car. 20 open the express safe, but
the helper showed the mhe could not
do 50. Six sticks of giant powder were
then placed on top Of the safe. Com
polling the trainmCn to aid. they placed
II heavy box on the explosive.
All but one Of the robbers then lef'
the ear. He lighted the fuse. The par.
ty hal Just reached the locomotive
when the cXplosios occurred. /
wrecked the entire car. Engineer Joe.
sink is not certain that the robbers go
any plumber. He was ordered to sc
up on the engine ana stay there. Whcr
the search for plumber had been I'm
ishcd the robbers mounted the engine
and with rifles behind the engineer ant
iremen. proceeded 10 KcsWick station
five miles south. Az they ncarcd thai
station they told the engineer to ruI
past to a point 200 yards south. wher,
It bridge spans the river. When hC
stopped they alighted on the river side
The officers believe they made straich
for keswiCk. Enginccr Jocsinll backef
his engine to Keswick station and re.
ported for orders to run to BEDDING t,
got Sheriff Richardson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-02
Work Horse Parade,

Plans are in progress for mammoth
work horse parade to be held at the
meeting of the Eastern Horse Breeders
Association to be held here in August
under the auspices of the Central
Maine Fair Association. This parade
of heavy horses has been Il feature Of
horse shows for a long time. and when
the time comes Watcrville and vicinity
will probably turn out rs fine lot of
stock as can be found anywhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-02
KILLS GIRL re COULDN'T WE'D.
Double Tragedy in Pittsburg Due to
| Disappointment in Love.

Pittsburg. April 1-'rhomas Sullivan.
Il riiIroader. aged about twenty. shot and
killed Cecilia Farrell and then committed
suicide. 1t is said he wanted to marry
the girl. but she was engaged to another
man, whom she was to marry next week.
Sullivan went to the home of Miss Far
roll who lived with her brother at 81
Fulton street. A few minutes later sew
craI shots were heard. When members
of the family reached the room the girl
WAS living on the floor dead and Sullivan
had fallen unconscious at her feet. The
man WAS taken to IA hospital. He had
bullet in his brain and did rot recover
consciousness before his death an hour
later
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-02

The ladies of the Benton Social Circle
gave supper at the Benton school
house. Thursday evening, to a large
number who gathered from this town
and vicinity. The ladies of this place
are famous for their fine suppers and
the one. Thursday evening. was surely
one OF the best. Mrs. NJ. F. Wait had
charge of the supper and she was as
sisted by several other ladies'. The
gentlemen did the honors of waiting on
all and no one went away hungry. A
good sum will be added to the treas
uIy OF the circle. After the supper. adj
Jonrnment was made to the upper hall.
where games and music were enjoyed
until quite 4 late hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-02


which was circulated by the Japanese
among the Chinese. pIacards were posted
saying that the opportunity had arrived
TO exterminate the foreigners.
London. April 2-There is no confirma-
ton OF any kind of the report cabied from
Toxic to a news agency that a fresh at
tack mad been made by the Japanese upon
Port Arthur
| Some surprise is expressed here over
me rapid development of the Japanese
adEanee IN Corea. as indicated by the
! known is is supposed the right tank Of
| the japanese army is making a simuita-
n"ous advance, and permission being
at Toxic to start for the front is regard
sions. app
The Daily Telegraph's Wei Hal Wei
correspondent reports that the Japanese
steamer Hanicn Maru previously report
ed captured or sunk by the Russiansp
was sunk by Il Russian tbrpedo boat, and
| 'hat . persons on board of her were lost
Paris, April THE Figaro's St. Peters
nurS correspondent telesraphs as follows:
"A detailed list of the Russian troops III
the Far East was semi-officially comrnu-
| nicated to me. today and though | am
forbidden to betrav the secrets of mobi-
llZation, | am allowed to give the general
llsurss. me list was drawn up on the
evening oil March 2S by the general staff
ar Hardin. There were then in Manchu-
| ria 10000 infantry. 1900 cavalry and a-ai
cannon cam OF this number 10000 infantry
'dhp cavalry and j. cannon have been told
off to guard the railway
Although the bulk of the troops is con-
centrated opposite Corea. the stratcgical
'front.' extends 1860 kilometres from Vladi-
Hostok to New Chwang on the left bank
oil the Lao river, the right bank beng
considered neutral territory.
by June IS 10000 more infantry, 30N0D
cavalry and 80 cannon will have been
| sent out
| 1T is estimated that the Japanese
troops landed do not exceed S0,UU and
that 100000 are waiting until the commits
Sariat is asSsuled before being transport
ed. as 1t is impossible to feed them III
Corca."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-02

st. Omer Coinmandery, Knights Tenn
plar, will attend in body the services
at the Pleasant Street Methodist church
on Easter Sunday. The Sir knights
will assemble at Masonic hall at 9.45,
and proceeded by Halls Military Band,
will march to the church by way Of
Common. Main, Center and Pleasant
streets. At the church special SER
mon will be preached by the pastor,
Rev. Charles w. Bradlee, who is I,
member of the order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-02
si-
Leap Year Social.

The first regular sociable OF the spring
term ut Maine Central Institute occurred
at Powers hall. Friday evening Al
though the night was attended by very
Indictment weather a large number Of SUI
dents were present and the excellent lit
crary and musical program as well as the
order of marches proved very interesting.
The program:
March-.Ilit or Miss" Miss Dow
Reading. Miss Morccroft
Tucker Mrs. Iawcs
Vocal Duct. Miss JoSSlyn. Mr. Bailey
Seven out Gents Choice, Miss Haskell
Vocal Solo. Miss Priest
Tucker. Miss Hutton
Seven out MISS io>sjyu
Good Night March. Mis- Can
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-02
DR.. EmmOnss

Monthly Regulator has brought happiness u
b. ndreds Of anx .ouswomeD. There Is positive
ly no other remedy known 70 medical scteasp
that will go quickly and safely do the work
Longest and most obstinate irregularities from
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Y HON We never see. Write for further particu,
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-02

a Republican caucus will be held in
lnio hall. this afternoon. for the pur-
pose OF el"ctins delegates to attend
the Republican district convention at
Wdterville. April -. and delegates to
the Republican State convention held
at Portland, April "a. and to transact
any other business properly coming be-
fore said caucus
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-02
IN HIS CABIN.
The Commander of BattIeship
Maine Shoots Himself.
Cause Not Known for Rash Act O
Officer Warburton.
The Body viii Be Shipped to PhiadcI-
phia, Saturday.

Pensacola. Fla, April Lieut.. Com
chief engineer of the bHttlcship Maine.
now lii this harbor. committed suicide
in his cabin on board that vessel. to-
day, by shooting through the brain.
tn, executive officer of the ship WIS
rdSSri, tn" door Of Commander War
burton'S cabin when he was startled
by the report Of 4 revolver within. The
bullet after passing through the brain
"a,ne through the door ana struck the
rail uf til" ship. barely missing the cx-
c'uiNc officer. The door OF the COM
mandcrS cabin was forced open and
h" Was found on the floor in Il pool of
blood. tho revolver Sraspcd in his right
hand. Surgeons were summoned. but
the commander expired in Il few min
utrS.
No "lusc is known for the officer COM
uniting the rash act. He appeared tn
ch in the best Of health and spirits and
within a few weeks would have been
assigned to shore liberty. Many of the
officers expressed the belief that death
was the result Of an accident and that
trh commander did not commit suicide.
Commander Warburton had been with
the Maine since that vessel was placed
IL commission. He was formerly Oh
the Indiana
The body Mil be shipped to Philadel-
phiI, where his wife resides. tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-02
Catarrh,

Called an American disease. Is cured
y ar American medicine. originated
am prepared in the most catarrhal of
America an countries.
That medicine is Hoods Sarsaparilia.
II cures radically and permanently.
~ ;tat it removes the cause, cleansing
III" blood of scrofulous and all other
impurities. 1t oyercomeS all the
effects Of catarrh. too, and builds I'D
the whole system.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-02

The degree team of Waterville Lodge,
No. 221. n. L. O. p, went to Gardiner,
Friday evening, to exemplify work on
several candidates and help celebrate
the anniversary of Danforth Lodge of
that CITY,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-02

The work of clearing the SNOW and ict
from Main street had progressed fine
ly when interrupted by the heavy snow
IF Friday. Street COMMISSIONER Rowe
will have his men at work again AT
once and the work will be rushed tC
completion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-02

At the Catholic church. Sunday, ar
engagements are being made to observe
Easter properly. There will be an adj
dress by Fr. Jouvin. pastor. appropjri-
ate to the day. and special music will
be furnished. The church will be pref
tily decorated.