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Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-06-23
BIBLE TALES, MYTHS.
PASTOR SAYS HOLY STORIES
ARE LIKE FOLKLORE.
Priest Startles Church Congress by
Declaring That the Good Book
Is Unauthentic as Real
History.

New York.-Rev. DR.. John Peters,
rector of st. Michael's church, Ninety
ninth street and Amsterdam avenue,
has considerably stirred some of the
members of the Episcopal church con-
gress now in session in Association
hall, Brooklyn, by his contention that
the Bible, when treated as history,
must be subjected to the same canons
of criticism as any narrative COM
pilation.
His analysis of the personalities
which have come down to us under the
names of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and
Joseph startled the more conservative
OF the congress and elated the more
progressive. Comment on DR.. Peters
attitude ran very freely at the con-
gress. His statement that the Book,
OF Genesis is full of myths, that
Abraham, Jacob and Isaac were not
real people in the commonly accepted
sense, but are merely composite photo
graphs, SO to-; speak, of Israel, and
that much of what is recorded OF the
patriarchs is purely; romantic, led to
! no end of argument, approval aud
criticism.
DR.. Peters elaborate his contentious
that the Bible as historical nara
tive must be subjected to analytical
and sJnthetical criticism, just as other
records of events The rector added
that the Bible legends were superior
to other folklore in that they served
to point to the higher moral and spir-
itual life.
''The stories of Abraham, of Isaac,
Of Jacob, and Of Joseph differ in no
essential degree from the folklore
legends of our own Germanic and Celtic
kinfolk,' said DR.. Peters These
stories originated in the myths, the
legends and the traditions of Hebron,
Beersheba, Bethel and Shechem, and
those pre-Israelitic myths and legends
were woven into the fabric of Hebrew
story. So the ancestral heroes, gods,
or demi-gods Of the country of which
the Israelites took possession were
adopted as its own ancestors patri-
archs whose personalities were clothed
with the traditions of Israel's history.
religious beliefs, ideals and cenyic-
TONS" IN IL.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-06-23
FREES CONVICTED FATHER.
Iowa Woman Gets Pardon for Man
Who Killed Her Mot Testi-
mony Sends Parent to Prison.

g Des Moines, Martin May, con-
victed ID years ago for the murder
of his wife and sentenced to life inn.
5prisonment, was pardoned by Gov.
Cummins recently. His daughter con
5Victed him and secured his release.
AT the time Of the tragedy May was
living in Oelwein, la, with his charm
ing wife and daughter Of ten years.
He was Jealous Of his wife. She had
been visiting relatives out OF the city
and on her return she was met at the
depot by her husband and daughter.
These two were the only ones pres
emit when the husband drew revolver
and, accusing his wife of being antrne
oeher marriage vows q, and sialed
her. n S. fl III
The daughter, believing iii her
mother. arraigned herself against her
father It was her testimony which
decided his fate. Since his incarcefa.
tion she has grown I'd woRanhood and
stories Of her mother's life have come
10 her, 20 that she has been convinced
her fatltsr did not act without provo
cation. Breeding over his life I'm
prlsonment hae broken her health
Finally she sought tbs assistance b
ex-Csuy. LaTsahee and NVaFian EzunteY
u The stste DsniteaslAgy 81 AnaEaoas
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Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-06-23
TO PREACH FROM WAGONS
Innovation in Evangelistic Work
1 Soon 70 BE Tried in New
~ York City.

i New York. IF the plans OF the COM
mittee of clergymen do not miscarry,
i open air evangelism" will soon be
sweeping the city. II the first few
meetings are successful the campaign,
with the aid of tents and wagons, will
be carried from Coney island ito the
limits of the Bronx. From carts cler-
sgymen OF: all denomination who have
banded themselves together for this
work, will preach on the streets to
Wall street men, Sixth avenue shop.
Spers, factory girls-all who will stop
to listen.
The clergymen whose names appear
on the list Of those who will take &C.
tive part in the campaign are among
the most prominent in the city. The
financial part of the enterprise will be
borne by the various churches, but no
part of the campaign will be. managed
by any particular denomination. 1t is
a common movement, say those inter-
ested. for Christianity and the good of
the people.
1--WE have already applied to the
mayor" says DR.. Goodell, "for permits
sion to open with a meeting every day
on the city hall steps. We have not
received reply, but we understand the
mayor regards the movement with IA
vor.
"As soon as the result Of our endeav-
ors in that field is known to us. we
will branch out Immediately. We have
arranged for wagons. which will travel
around the city-to Fifth avenue,
Twenty-third street. the East side, the
factory district and the west side"
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-06-23
Nv GOES A PRINCESS.
EoMDoN WORKMAN IN MAD
HOUSE AS A RESULT.
Writes Ardent Letters to Kings
Daughter and Scandal Is Dis
covered--Will Be Released
on Promise. s

IS Windsor.-Cou gossips are eagerly
discussing the latest phase of the
romance of Princess Victoria, the
kings unmarried daughter and her
30Wly admirer, Frederick Robert Nay
/; dor, a leather glider, whose wages are
six dollars a week, and who has been
placed in an insane asylum as re-
suit of the love letters which he has
addressed to the princess for the past
eight years.
"A writer Of the sentimental school
would find material for three-volume
novel in this romantic story. One of
the beautiful features of the story is
that the two have never met. Naylor,
no doubt, would recognize the princess
should they come face to face, but to
the princess his personality is utterly
unknown.
Eight years ago Naylor, enraptured
by the beauty of the princess, wrote
her the first of remarkable series OF
beautiful letters, and in pure woman
Illness the princess answered it.
This condescension brought another,
and with the passage of time the cor
Eespondence was continued between
the strange pair. To the letters Nay
aor added poetry, finally having print.
ed for her between most dainty and
elaborate covers a volume Of his
verses, bound by his own hands.
t So far as can be learned neither has
sever made any effort to see the other,
the affair being carried on in an en-
tirely impersoAal and idyllic way.
News of the secret correspondent
leaked out just before the operation
for appendicitis, which was performed
on the princess few weeks ago, and
the police Immediately took action.
Naylor was moved to an insane asy-
lum and on drawer in his mothers
bsme containing the letters from the
princess seal was placed.
There is very strong suspicion also
that the young man is perfectly sane.
The outcome of the affair will prob
ably be that Naylor will be quietly re-
leased on promising to destroy the let
tiers of the princess.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-06-23
NOTICE OF SALE ON EXECUTION
STATE OF NORTH DAKorA.
County of Ramsey.

STATE OF North DAKOTA, !
County of Ramsey.
In District Court Second Judicial District
Inner y ala il1 erin, plaintiff,
George Henley and Reneene Henley. defend . M
Pursuant to and BY virtue of the iuflpmant
Giy enIerea IN the office of the clerk Of the Dis
tr1ct Court in and for the county Of Ramsevs IL,
the state of North Dakota in the ahova "a
action on ne 18th day Of June, 1906 in favor of
saIu plalntlH and against said defandanfs fnrS
Sln.5S, and the execution duly Issued mi nf
sag court nenring date Of June 18TH 1905, npon
sac sag Judgment whereby am commander to sat-
since June 18th, 1905, with accrued costa and a
crulng costs. out of the property beInnp;ne go ~
the defendants attached in the above entifle2
action and now held by the undersigned sheria
q ne county Of Ramsey in the state 81 North
~ Will on the Ath day Of July, 1905 at
~ CLOCK in the forenoon, at the front anor nf
the Ramsey County Court House in the s1sitv ~
Dexlis Lake, IN the county of Ramsey and state
OF NORTH Dakota, offer and expose for a. Ia and
sen at pubic auction to the highest bidder for
cash az the interest that the Defendants and
e eaoa OF them had on the 9th day of February.
lSoS ID and to those certain premises situate IN
the county of Ramsey and state nf Nartf Il Ia =.
koIa and IN, Wn and described as the sonth+
nan OF me south west quarter of section l3i and
me north half of the north west ouarter az Sec.
tion "a, al In township 1856, north, in range 62s
%ess' SAG property 50 to be sold having been
rant OF attachment duly Issued in Tie above en-
dants on the 9Th day Of February' Isos. =
Dated june 20, 1905. e. sf
RuanE e MtI ID JOHN Nc LEAN, Is
i 49, i tor I, Tlaintln. Sheriff OF Ramsey.
80 'iie '1eA W . y. = County, n. d.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-06-23

D. Avail
OR AM
Sc; ARA / OR !.

: y
We are agents for he
justly famous De Laval cream
separafO tors. a
The De Laval separator
has passed the experimental
stage. they are the most per.
feet machines made they
have won hundreds Of prizes,
and are used in all the prifl-
.cipal creameries.
If you have five mich cows
It will pay you 10 secure one
OF the smaller machines; ii
You have 9 herd Of lnilcll
cows, You are losing money
il you haven't q De Laval.
We would be pie ased to
show and explain the MAJ
chimes. and % tell you more
FACTS aboutss them.
4 K
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-06-23
I Dressing to Jewels.

no the average Eng ishwoman her
5eweary is merely an adjunct, haging
no paFticaIar aoansetion with the rest
Of her toilet, but added at random.
Not 90 with the transatlantic smart
woman. She dresses to her jewels, and
has her gowns made to match them. -
Inndon Motorfst and Traveller.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-06-23
Whyl, We rT,,stIa

A European nobieman IL out Sd 81
Interview criticising this country for
Its mad rush for ollars This cOunfry
has to rush ID the dollhEs iii order 10
be ab.e 70 support paupeF noblses
sEhe marry our girls
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-06-23
FL Sc "a Tran,sv.

Nov D German professor claims Shat
light rsdiasss f1uzs raw potatoes anf
hard -bciled egss. We may eet tIsines
down ilne enough some day 10 dispazss3
5ensisssy WITH Gas asislssson 81
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-06-23
IL the Oil Tainted, Alsop

| Commissioner Garfield has obtained
samples Of the Kansas oil and will
make careful analysis to determine
whether Mr. Rockefeller tainted 1t or
not, declares the st Louis Globe Demo-
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-11-16
Entertaining Him.

aThat's what call good dinner" re-
marked Bobby, as he leaned back in his
chair with an air of repletion, says Stray
Stories.
"Bobby." said his mother, ""rm ashamed
of you saying such thing"
The visitor who was dining with the
family laughed heartily. "Bobby appre-
ciates the good things of life," he said,
sslike the rest of u.s."
"Don't you think it was good dinner
Bobbiew asked the visitor.
"Yes, indeed" the latter replied, 81 en-
joyed it thoroughly"
aMother said she thought you would
because she didn't suppose you got very
much at home"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-11-16
"The Beggar Prince"

This charming opera, which is to be
presented at Folks opera house this
Thursday evening, is really first class
attraction. The company has played in
Anderson, Yorkville, Gaffney, and other
good size towns in this State recently,
and the audiences we're delighted with
their performance. The editor of this
paper believes it to bea high-class attrac-
ton, for Ed. II. Decamp, editor of the
Gaffney Ledger, manager Of the theatre
there, personally endorses it, as also does
W. B. Moore, manager of the theatre at
Yorkville. We know these men, and
they would not endorse show unless 1t
was first class. Their endorsements are
of the strongest kind, too, The people
composing this company are good actors
and singers, and our people can be assur-
ed of a really meritorious performance,
Seats on sale at Hoffman's. This is the
only opera booked for this season, so you
had better attend or you will miss a treat.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-11-16
Women and Men.

"Men," she said, are continually asking
in the newspapers the questions:
"Why does woman always want to
know If her hat is on straight?
"'Why does she sharpen pencils with
her husbands razor?'
"'Why will she ruin a $50 gown in
struggle to save two cents at bargain
counter?
81 think it is about time we women
should retaliate on the men with some
questions like these:
"Why does man when he finishes
with a newspaper always throw it In 8
heap on the floor instead of folding it up
neatly?'
"Why when sent to look for something
in bureau or closet does he always return
and say it isn't there?'
"Why when pretty girl praises an.
other mans looks does he sneer and say
the girl is soft?'
"'Why is his Sunday morning headache
always due to what he ate, not to what
he drank, on Saturday night ?
"'Why as he laughs at women does he
fail to perceive that women find much OF
the ludicrous in him?"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-11-16
BRANChVILLE'S NEW CHURCH.
Methodists to Dedicate Their New Building
Next Sunday.

BRAScHy1LLE, Nov. 1.-The Method
odist church will be dedicated Sunday,
Nov. 10Th, with sermon morning and
night by Rev. John c. Kilgo, president OF
Trinity College, N. c., one of the best
and most eloquent preachers of the
church.
The church, which was commenced
about two years ago, and completed this
year, is one of the prettiest buildings OF
its kind in this section. Much of the
credit for the early completion and in
settlement in full for the church is due
Rev. S. A. Nettles, as we'll as some of the
building committee. The ladies OF
Branchville also deserve great deal OF
credit for the valuable assistance they
have given Mr.. Nettles and the committee
in raising the necessary funds for the
completion of the church. The building
of $4,000 church by the Methodists OF
Branchville was at first thought to be a
pretty big undertaking, but the church
will, by date Of dedication, be completed
paid for, and the members will have g
house of worship of which they may vel
be proud.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-11-16
Ideal Court Prayer.

Prior to the commencement OF term
of Court at Manchester, n. H., several
years ago, Judge Doe, in his usual brisk
way, requested the sheriff to invite some
clergyman to make the customary open
ing prayer, provided one could be found
who would be brief.
The sheriff, in his quest to fill the bill,
met the Rev. Mr.. Buckley, minister
who had charge of one Of the city
churches. The sheriff told him what was
wanted, that the prayer must be snort,
and suggested that the quicker he could
earn the $3 fee allowed the more salts
factory would be his efforts.
While demurring at the mercenary ana
commercial spirit of the invitation, MI.
Buckley concluded to accept, and imme--
diately repaired to the court house, a
brief introduction to the Judge, call OF
silence by the sheriff, and the ministers
dipnified form arose. With closed eyes
and solemn visage he slowly and impress
lively delivered the following brief pray
er:
"Oh, Lord! bless this court and bless
these lawyers, make them feel that life is
short and time precious, not to be wasted
in empty defamation, for Christ's sake,
amen"
Judge Doe afterward said this should
be adopted as a model prayer for such
an occasion.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-11-16
Colleton Cotton Mills Reopened.

The whistle of the Colleton cotton
mills is again heard in Walterboro. The
mill started up under the new manage
ment last Monday morning with a large
complement of help. The mill has re.
Gently been reorganized with the follow
ing officers: John F. Lucas president,
Walter Pringle, vice president, Julien
Mitchell, Jr., secretary and treasurer.
Directors: Paul Sanders, P. R. Rivers,
Julien Mitchell, Jr., Walter Pringle, and
John F. Lucas.
Jas. T. McGregor, an experienced mill
man of Fort Mill, S. c., was elected su-
perintendent. Mr.. McGregor comes high
ly recommended and it is believed that
the mill will prosper under his supervis-
ion.
TIP. Murray, one of Walterboro's ris-
ing young men, has been appointed book.
keeper.
The mill opened under very auspicious
circumstances. The hum of machinery
will again be heard in Walterboro and it
is hoped that the development of this
property will inure to the benefit of the
entire community.-Walterboro Press
and Standard.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-11-16
Fitting School Lyceum.

The next number on the Carlisle Fit
ting School Lyceum course will be an il
lustrated science lecture, ''The World
Builders or the Wonders of Oxygen" by
Prof. b. V. Richards, of Chicago.
This attraction will be given in the
Fitting School chapel Tuesday evening,
December 5th. This number is one OF
real merit. The many experiments made
by Prof. Richards will make this an even
ing not only instructive but very enter
tanning. Prof. Richards comes to us
from Wilmington, N. c., where he de-
livers this interesting lecture. From here
he goes to Columbia to fill number on
the Lyceum course of the Methodist
college.
Season tickets can be had from W. D.
Roberts at the Fitting School. General
admission tickets will be on sale at G. r.
Brabham's store by Mr.. NJ. ". Brabham.
Reserved seats, so cents.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-11-16
Court In BarnWell.

BARNwELL, Nov. 1.-THE special term
Of court was adjourned sine die yester-
terday by Judge J. E. Mcdonald. Dur
ing the term large number of cases
we're tried and the congested condition Of
the dockets greatly relieved. The regu-
lar term convenes fourth Monday in this
month and, it is hoped, when this term
shall have ended the dockets will be prac-
tically cleared.
The following are among the most i'm
portant verdicts obtained at the term
Just ended: W. T. Walker vs.. Southern
railway, verdict for plaintiff 81, 500; Minis
vs.. Southern railway, verdict for plain
tiff, $1,000; Moody vs.. Southern railway,
verdict for plaintiff $1,000; Butler rs.
Southern railway, appeal from magis-
trate's court for $50, affirmed; Calhoun
vs.. Southern railway, verdict for plaintiff
$265; Anderson vs.. A. G. L. railway,
verdict for plaintiff $500; Dunbar vs..
C. & W. G.. railway, verdict for plaintiff
SIS; Kirkland VS.. G. & W. G. railway,
was transferred to Aiken county because
tried here four times already without
result.
Salesday passed off quietly and but lit
tie land was sold under DEGREES of the
court; in fact, less than on any previous
November salesday in five years. As
stated to your correspondent ny well
known business man some days ago, the
country is in better financial condition
than it has been for IS years.
The cotton in this county has been
gathered and fully 80 per cent. Of same
has been marketed.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-11-16
Not High Financiers.

Geo. AIDE was listening gravely to a
compliment. says the New York Tribune
At the end he said:
.sThank you. You remind me OF some
thing.
"a little while after the appearance OF
INV first book I went to spend q week in
q summer resort outside of Chicago.
..The landlord of the modest hotel said
Z to me: r.,
alieve?
~ blushed and smiled and answered
that Ihad written few trifes-nothlng
more.
aI have several literary men stopping
here the landlord went on.
s asWel, I'm rather glad Of that said l..
a,sYes,' said the landlord, 4 like literary
men. They never object to paying in
advance. They are used to it.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-11-16
ChelsO ID. Peruchi.

Mr.. Chelso D. Peruchi, who is to appear
with the Peruchi. .Gypzene Company at
the Bamberg opera house for nights,
November 2O-21.22, has fairly won and
has been readily accorded by the most
conservative critics the title of one of the
foremost comedians on the American
stage. Mr.. Peruchi has in the past few
wears attained widespread popularity OF
such proportions as has been awarded to
few other actors of his class. In the past
few years he has appeared in many of the
we'll known companies of the large cities
with great success. The company in
cludes that charming little comedienne,
Miss Mabel Gypzene, who will be seen at
each performance in her singing and
dancing specialties. The opening b!ll Tor
Monday night will be that stirring
comedy drama entitled "a Romance
Above the Clouds - with a special matt
nee on Wednesday.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-11-16
COUNTRY NEWS LETTERS.
SOME INTERESTING HAPPENINGS
IN VARIOUS SECTIONS.
News Items Gathered All Around
the County and Elsewhere.
Ehrhardt Etchings.

EHRHARDT, November 16.-"Say, come
around to our sugar bilin' tonight" is
the common invitation one gets these
days. All of our farmers are busy max
ing their "sweetening," as they call sugar
and syrup.
Our town was not 80 lonesome last
week. Quite number of our town folks
went to Charleston, but others came
from the country to trade, and our little
town was in hustle every day, except
on Friday, when the rain kept them at
home.
Mr.. J. W. Weimer went home on last
Sunday, to Fernandina. Fla.
Mr.. John Frank Chasserean is getting 6
on with his dwelling slow.
Our town will have to add an electric
apparatus to their waterMorks, so when
party wants water he can press but.
ton and stop all of the distributing points
but the one at which he is at so the water
will flow.
"Jack Frost" came in good shape Sun
day morning, and all the tender plants
show where he has been at work.
Rev. Fl. W. Bays has been holding
quarterly conference at Wesley Chape
church Saturday and Sunday, and will
lecture at Lodge church Monday night
A good crowd is expected.
All of our gins have gin days now
G. Ehrhardt & Sons have their gin day:
on Tuesdays and Fridays of each week
for the balance of the season.
Prof. Tom D. Jones and his assistant
Mrs. W. P. Pate, are keeping the children
husv and MAKING their work intereSting @
80! my, am so tired" is all one car
hear from the Charleston goers.
Ehrhardt Banking Co. will soon breaE
dirt for their building. Col. G. Ehrhard
went to Charleston last week to become
acquainted with their wants and get ul
plans and specifications for the work
The building committee meet today tt
decide upon the building.
Mr.. J. D. Padgett will open up store
at Howell's old mill. I understand tha
Mr.. Smith, the owner, expects to rebuild
the mill soon. JEE.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-11-16
Colony Will Come.

The announcement in The Record yes.
terday that the Salvation Army would
probably establish a colony in this Sec
ton of the State attracted greal deal OF
attention and as soon as the officials are
ready great many facts of interest to
the State will be given them.
Commissioner Watson said this morning
that he had been in correspondence with
those in charge Of the colonization work
for some time and last January wrote
them letter which interested them In
this State. At that time the officers were
working on colony in California and
did not want to commence work on an
other before they completed this one.
Commander Booth Tucker has since
written Commissioner Watson letter
stating that he believed that there were
great opportunities in the South and that
he would take up the matter with Col.
Thomas Holland, who has charge Of the
colonization work.
Col. Holland has since written that he
is considering South Carolina favorably
and it looks now like colony will be es-
tablished soon. The Salvation Army has
three colonies-one in Ohio, one in Cali
fornia and another in Pennsylvania. All
of them are successful and are doing
grand work in taking the people from
the crowded slums and putting them on
the road to an honest, healthy living
Columbia Record.