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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-12-07
|NINE BURNED ALIVE
Boat Destroyed and Crew
net wIln '.orrlbIe rate.
CAUGHT WHILE ASLEEP
colo-ed COX was Only One to Escape
Fiery Furnace - shrieks Ct the
Dying Drowned Roar OF the
Flames.

Nine person. occupying a puilDoat
on Middle river, which is located De-
tween Tensaw and Alabama river ana
a5 miles above Mobile, met terrible
fate Friday morning, all being Durneo
TO death in "a fire which destroyed
the boat at 1 o'clock.
News of the terrible death OF nine
uen-two of whom were whtte-Was
brought to Mobile Friday by Sidney
Wheat, a negro, and the only survlV'
or of ten. The story is heart rendlns,
and tells Of the agonizing cries OF
those who were caught like rats IN
a trap and burned to death almost
before his very eyes.
Wheat escaped similar death by
being awake through illness, and the
cracking Of burning timbers warning
him in time, he making his escape
lust as the house structure OF the
boat collapsed, precipitating the occu'
pants into fiery furnace below. How
the fire originated Is not knoWn
Stewart & Butt, by whom the men
were employed, and who own the
craft. says that there had been no
steam, on the craft in three days,
and they were at loss to- account
for the burning Of the vessel.
According to the story as told
by Sidney Wheat, the nine occupants
Of the vessel were dumped into red
hot furnace, without warning, and
roasted alive. The pull or houseboat
upon which the men were engaged IN
getting out of narrow places logs TOR
rafting purposes, is constructed some
thing similar to a dredge boat, with a
structure for sheltering the machinery
and apartments in which the crew
and employees live In this case, those
on the vessel occupied the second
story of the structure.
Early Friday morning, Wheat, who is
steward on the craft, asked another
workman TO get up that morning and
cook for men, because he was ILL
While laying in his bunk he heard the
."crackling" noise made by flames, and
getting ous, saw the house OF the ves'
sci below him ablaze, the flames
shooting from every point Of view. It
had evidently been burning some time
under them. Wheat says he rushed
in and yelled to the others to get
out as fast as they could, as the boat
was burning.
How many heard him he does not
know, but knowing that every min
ute. was sacrifice. he leaped from
the vessel into the river. He had no
sooner struck the icy cold waters
than the house of the vessel collapsed,
precipitating his comrades below, their
agonizing yells piercing the midnight
air, and in twinkling the scene
was transformed into a living in
ferno.
CONVICTED CROOKS DEFIANT.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-12-07
THE BOSTON MAN.

"You were employed by Mrs. Swell
man, you say" said the housekeeper.
THAT was your last place, wasn't
it,"
II assuredly do not. replied the
Boston servant maid; II expect to
get another. If, however, you really
meant to inquire If my latest place
was with Mrs. Swellman, my reply is
in t:'e affirmative" e."-Pndladelphia
Public Ledger.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-12-07
BANK IN ILLINOIS LOOTED

Robbers Got $780, But Overlooked q
More Valuable Package.
The American Exchange Bank at
Browns. Illinois, a village IA miles
west of Mt. Carmel. was burgiarized
early Tuesday morning. The burglars
secured about $1,000, but overlooked
$4,000 which was concealed under the
carpet Of the floor Of the safe.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-12-07
MORE OREGON LAND FRAUDS.
School Lands Are Sold Through 3D.
gus Certificates.

Far more serious than any previous
development of the many land frauds
perpetrated in Oregon are charges
made in letter to Governor George
Chamberlain by State Agent Oswald
West. who asserts that by means Of
forged certificates of sale of school
lands eastern bankers have been swim.
died out of large sums Of money.
Mr.. West stated that the forged
certificates are 80 we'll executed that
it is difficult to distinguish them from
the originals.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-12-07

The Seri. Indians make an ODD
shaped coutfivance Of plated wicker
work, with hole at the top, through
which the occupier crawis at nigm
to sleep.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-12-07
JOYS OF MATERNITY
4 wonAH's BEST HOPES REALIZED
Mrs. Potts Tolls How Women Should
Prepare for Motherhood

The darkest days of husband and
wife are when they come to look for
ward to childless and lonely old age.
Many wife has found herself inca-
pable of motherhood owing to a dis
placement of the womb or lack OF
strength in the generatiYe organs.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-12-07

Taylors Cherokee Remedy of Sweet Gum
and Mullen Is Natures great remedy-Cures
Coughs, Colds, Group and Consumption,
and all throat and lung troubles. At drug.
gists, 25c., SOC. and LOO per bottle.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-12-07

For fifteen years no SUICIDE Oh
Jew was recorded in the seven great
districts that comprise the most pop
ulous part of central London. !,
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-12-07

The United States leads all natlons
IN the nse of tobacco. Is this Defause
American nerves need more seua-
tives than Others, or are the nerves
the result of tobacco?
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-12-07

Besides ~thirty-seven ships of war the
United Kingdom last year launched 7l2
new ships.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-12-07

Irca c1red in 80 minutes by WooIord's
Sanitary Lotion; never fails. Sold by
Druggists. Mail orders promptly filed
by Dr. Detchon, Charlottesville, Ind. 81.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-12-07
For 1910>FermallYt
ed by Atlanta Citizens.
INDORSED UNANIMOUSLY
Plans of Fair Outlined In Resolutions
Adopted at Annual Banquet OF
City Chamber OF
Commerce.

W1tn SHOUTS OF dppIoFd1 aA0 Sa10oSo
of enthusiasm and in the most bril-
liant assembhge that has been seen
In Atlanta for many years, thssl&1s
exposition was launched Tuesday
night. During the annual meeting ot
Atlanta chamber Of commerce, which
was held in the dining room Of the
ximball House. About 400 gentlemen
were present, representatives Of the
cream OF the business element ofAt.
larta. As tnelr guests there were ds-
unguisned men from many states, In
uiuding Hon. David r. Francis. 1br-
mes governor Of Missouri and pnoe
ident OF the Louisiana Purchase TX
position; Hon., William 3. Cameron
former governor OF the Jamestown
Exposition; Hon. William L. Frierson,
mayor Of Chattanooga; Hon. L H.
Cbappell. mayor Of Columbus; Hon.
r. H. Edmonds, editor of the Manu-
lecturers Record; Major J.-F. Han.
son, T. X. Scott, c. A. Wickersham.
J. s. B. Thompson; C. E. Garner, pres
ident Of the board Of trade OF Jack
scnville, Ella; c. W. Olson, president
of the chamber of commerce Of Chat
tanooga, Tenn, and John L. Parker.
president of the chamber OF commerce,
of Birmingham.
The resolution which launched the
exposition of 1910 was introduced By
F. j. Paxon, the newly elected third
vice president of the Atlanta cham,
Der of commerce.
The entire banquet was marked by
the greatest enthusiasm. There we're;
many rounds Of deafening applause
ano the patriotic airs that were play.
ed by the orchestra were cheered
Each table was profusely decorated
with chEysanthemums and 'other cut
flowers Of the season. while numerous
flags were over the tables and upon
the walls. On the wall directly be-
hind Governor Joseph NJ. Terrell for.
mer Governor David r. Francis OF
Missouri, and President r. r. Maddox
Of the chamber of commerce was
hung the flag Of the city of Atlantis.
Text Of Resolutions.
The full text Of the resoauten1
tcrcRing the exposition are as folS
lows: 80
Whereas, 1t has been suggested
that an industrial exposition be held
in Atlanta in the year 1910, the special
purpose of which shall be an exhibit.
Of the material development Of the
resources Of the south: and,
Whereas. at a recent confere1oe
of prominent business men Of AtlsA
Ia, called by the chamber e 60
merce to discuss the practicabflity
and the timeliness Of such an undes.
taking, 1t was unanimously decided
that the movement was both timely
and feasible and that II carried to q
successful conclusion It would be pro.
ductlve of vast benefit to the south:
Resolved, That the president and
the president-elect Of this chamber
are requested to select committee
Of twenty-five Of the most able, expe
rienced and public.spirited citizenA
Including themselves, whose duty e
shall be to formulate plans for, the
exposition and devise ways and means
to finance the enterprise.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-12-07
CONVICT MAY BE A BANKRUPT.

important Decision by Judge Of the
Federal Court in Tennessee.
An interesting case has been decid.
Ell in the federal court at Nashville,
Tenn. It was declared, among other
things, that a convict may become
r bankrupt; that his domicile and ju.
lisdiction are in the district in which
he is imprisoned and a convict i'll
Tennessee Is entitled to homestead,
provided he Is the head of family.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-12-07

Only about one person in 100 lives to
the age of sixty-fve.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-12-07

The Admiral of the Navy receives an an.
.nual salary of Sl3,5O0.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-12-07

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup fox Children
teething, ,softens thegums ,reducesfnhanma.
ton ,allars pain cures wind colo, Csc. q bottle
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-12-07

The japanese Government is printing
complete record OF the war.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-12-07

do not believe Pisos Cure for Consump-
tionhasaneluai for coughs and colds.-JoHN
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-12-07

FITSpernsuentlycured. Motifs or nervous.
ness after first days use Of DR.. Klne's Great
NeryeRestorer, 2ttfslbottleand treatise tree
DIR. b. KLINE, Ltd. tS1 Arch St., Phila. Pa
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-12-07
EXPLOSION KILLS TWO MEN.
Fatal Accident Occurs In q Power
House in Washington.

House in Washington.
Two men Wednesday were killed
and three seriously injured during the
same afternoon by an explosion in the
Potomac electric power house at the
corner Of Fourteenth and B streets.
northwest.
The explosion blew. of the head OF
a 12-inch cylinder on the main steam
rice. The damage to the plant was
comparatively small.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-12-07

Mount Mckinley, in Alaska, has never
been climbed. ..-..
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-12-07


TESTS OF STRENGTH.
Samson and Hercules decided to
seek fresh fields where they might
win renown with their wonderful
feats o. strength.
"Well, Sammy, old boy" said Her.
cules, "what are you going to do?"
"Join q football team," replied the
strong man. What are you about to
tackle?"
"Oh, I think will apply for a po-
s!tion on one Of the American rail-
roads to open the car windows"
Packing. their grips the strong men
sailed for America on the next steam.
er-Co,ucibus Dispatch.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-12-07

The porters of the market place IN
Paris carry, strapped on their oacSs'
great baskets full of garden produce.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-06-06
COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE.
ELDERON.


Decoration day passed off rather
quietly here.
M. l.. Smith is erecting n new house
near the corner of the Smith addition.
Hale Thompson made a business trip
to Pike Lake, Sunday, accompanied by
Harley Cattrel.
The Eland Traffic Co. finished saw
ing last Tuesday. Mr. Karsted also
has his cut finished.
Miss Addie Phillips of Ingersoll spent
Decoration day here, the guest OF
Misses Cora, and Blanch Allen.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bennett, Ina, Burnece,
Eddie and August Olson were campers
at Pike Lake, Saturday an Sunday.
The following people, chaperoned
by Mr.. and Mrs. Plowman, spent Sun
day at Pike Lake fishing: Earl Bowser,
Harry Gulleckson, Carrie Henrickson,
Maud Bowser, and Stella Bowser. Mr.
Plowman fell out of the boat and came
within an ace of being drowned.
The bird house which was put up in
the school yard about two weeks ago is
now occupied by two families of
martins. Just at this writing there
seems to be quite number of martins
in this vicinity and many of the boys
and girls are building comfortable
homes for them.
The ball game scheduled for Sunday
between our boys and Eland did not
take place as the latter team failed to
appear. But the boys wanted some
fun and the spectators having paid
their price, were anxious to see a game.
A contest was quickly arranged be-
tween the regulars and the colts. But
five innings were played, with the
regulars coming off victorious by a
score of 2 too
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-06-06

We are informed that G. A. Dunning
and Miss Tillie Panabaker will be mar,
ried tomorrow.
Mrs. Frank Kelly entertains at whist
this afternoon in honor of Mrs. Jones,
of Houghton, Mich.
Mr. and Mrs. III. G. McCrossen enter
tanned at bridge whist on Wednesday
evening. The highest score was made
by Miss Marie Johnson.
The house of John Schlawinski, 1O1
North street, was struck by lightning
Saturday evening The chimney was
partially wrecked but otherwise little
damage was done. The members of
the family were in the house at the
time but experienced 10 shock.
Gustav Mueller Gel abrated his fifty
eighth birthday on Sunday last, or
rather his friends celebrated it for him.
Members of different societies to which
he belongs gathered at his house in the
evening and the time until their de-
parture passed pleasantly.
The order of the Eastern Star held a
social meeting at Masonic hall last
evening, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Karl
Mathie. Whist was played during the
first part of the evening, which was
followed by a banquet At the close,
II. u. Flieth acted as POSTMASTER and
many toastS were responded to. 1t
was an evening full of enjoyment.
Judd Mcclellan, an employee of the
Wausau Box and Lumber CO., was
accosted by a lone highwayman last
Friday evening near Jacob Mortenson's
mill and ordered to throw up his hands.
Judd threw up his hands in a way
quite unexpected to the would be
robber, who presently found himself
sprawling in the dust, while Judd
leisurely walked away
The last meeting of the year of the
Tuesday Musical club was held at the
home of DR. and Mrs. D. I. Jones last
evening. 1t was an open meeting and
each member was privileged to invite
guest. An excellent musical program
was carried out, which was followed
by refreshments. The night was very
stormy one, Notwithstanding many
were present.
A little three-year-old boy wandered
away from his home Sunday afternoon
and after walking a good ways it oc-
cured to the little fellow that he was
lost, and he commenced to cry. He
was taken charge of by w B. Schol-
held ana family, who sent word to
police headquarters and in due time
Chief Malone had the boy located. His
home was on the flat in the southern
part of the city.
A meeting of the county board was
called for today, but as we go to press
so few members are present, most of
them not being able to reach here on
account of high water, that it is quite
likely there will be no session today.
A chairman will be chosen at this SEES
sion. We understand friends of the
gentlemen will present the names of
c. S. Gilbert, of the city, and A. E. Bee
bee, of Mcmillan, as candidates
j. b. Weigand, of this city, won a
handsome gold medal at Wisconsins
Photographic convention which closed
June the I'd, at Milwaukee. This was
MIR. Weigand's first exhibit and consist
ed of child portraiture, in which line he
is specialist, and the distinction of
winning at once gold medal by judges
of national reputation, places him fore
most among artists in this state.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-06-06
At the annual business meeting OF the
Y. Nj. c. A., held Friday evening, the
following officers were elected:
.esident-Lamar Sexmith.
,no nrnSidnnt A Il Clark

President-Lamar Sexmith.
Vice-president A. II. Clark.
Rec. Sec'y-C. S. Gilbert.
Treasurer-Karl Kruger.
The following are the directors who
were elected for term of three years:
C. S. Gilbert, H. g. Flieth, A IL. Clark
and q. Fuenfstueck.
The question of the Feasibility OF
erecting a new building for the associa-
ton was discussed. While no definite
action was taken it was the opinion OF
many that a new building is necessary
and that the present is the proper time
TO start movement in that direction.
Atty. Fred Genrich has been con-
fined u his home the past few days by
illness.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-06-06
For Only $3.0S

Two and three piece suits,
Busters, Russian, sailors,
cations and norfolks, made
of serges, Worsteds, chew
lots, thibets, tWeeds,
Scotch and homespuns. A
showing without an equal
in any other store at any
price
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-06-06
Critically correct Suits at SIS
that defy the best merchant
tailOr's productions

Not only custom made in appearance, but
work that they all but custom-made fact lively
greys soft pearl rich browns the best blue
fancy Worsteds fine black unfinished Worsteds single
double breasted the SWEETEST exclusive patterns
and best coorngs there's fit there's STYLE there's
character about these suits we'll good quality ID ~
and workmanship. All men be fitted perfectly In
with as few trng alterations that ncon-
VenienCe
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-06-06

Has safety deposit vault. Boxes
for rent at So peryeay.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-06-06
Our $500 Line

Is an example of the splendid
clothing a small sum buys at
the CONTINENTAL. Sail
ors, Busters, Russians and
colored serges, unfinished
Worsteds, Thibets, tWeeds,
Homespuns and Cheviots.
Every garment carefully tail
Ored and trimmed-aIl sizes,
q to Is years
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-06-06


md the healthy
kim O
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-04-18
THE PECULIAR LOON.
ThI. Bird Has a Hide About M Tough
as THAT of su Ga.

The loon differs from other birds In a
number Of ways. ] have reason 10
think that many people are unaware
OF some al least OF these peculiarities.
The loon has hide - tough as an OK.
and it, feathers cannot bc plucked
without first scsidlng the bird rs you
would hog This incident viii give
some idea of the toughness Of the hide.
About thirty years age. when
WAS living IN Michigan. "a loon was
shot at with a shotgun udustrlouSiy
him any harm. Ia tie fan ] killed him
with ride just 10 convince the peopl,
that loon could bc shot and killed.
lie hld many times been shot at with
rifle 10y the same people who nnd
used the shotgun. auu they had become
convinced that hc discd 80 quickly thl'
be- dodg,d the shot iM that way. ! had
uMc~. WI could see the SplI- b OF
bullet ur SHOT in the water before the
uJu dllcl. ! ridirulrd the idea of the
dudr.up and TIA, icd 10 my shooting
hiu ,p support m! contention. When !
~h.lIi''I '' ''I. u ''.'''" anu '""'''''
J'ev hu"1i''~N". sH''' an oi th'H
H'Grt O." 'h' '..>'a' "i l"' H'I' ahu 81
a5iA- h.H u' it'.i.i''"i h"ih. II =
Remarkable il'a' H' was never h'' III
TIE r\" nor Su~'J'n'i D. hfuN'h wing.
Ah''L'F tIi.- = i'.a'."f '' me Iooh l.
tlia' amer lh' 'ii h> are hd''Ii'd' u illr
u.ltHp! ui-lt, ta move fut. Size will
make % 'h'.i"" 'IN' "A" come up uh
der her hlhi"~ "hI sNI'h on WIN lh'ul
'L irr hL'k. Tic person mar su''teh'
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-04-18

~ the kongo colonies of Bclgium
both men aud women are t1ttolrd ac-
curdiuc To their status in society. \
woman of hieh caste viii have n lie.
Sign not unlikc - znuave Jacket worked
upon her back. ana it would seem that
the native IA ~ content with this mode
OF covering 80. Il il were "a substitute
Tor clothing ky injecting the juice OF
certain herbs the sears LEFT 10y the tat
iooiug process retain q swollen ap'
pcGrancc. giving the effect Of bas-rclief
work. The thoruS of the acacia are
generally used aS a needle, while q
certain black clay Is used as a colorlne
medium
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-04-18
The sober Ofcer.

On board the British trOopship st.
Lawrence, 1860, on voyage round the
cape to India, an officer left convivial
party in the saloon at midnight and,
scuruug TO br escorted 10y the sergeant
Of the guard. proceeded alone to visit
the scutrics. when the following diu-
loguc was overheard. Officer Sentry
Sentry Yes sir Officer You're
asleep, sentry Sentry Oh, no, I'm not
SIR Officer But | say you are asleep
scntry Sentry Very well, then, sir,
am. officer Then why on earth didn't
you say You were asleep, sentry?
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-04-18
EASTMAN.

Special Correspondence
Eastman l. r., April Tho wed,h-
er is very cool now and there vas
some frost last night, However, there
is no damage yet TO growing crops.
Tho farmers are planting crops now
and moving along nicely.
Mrs, Viola Barnes is very sick with
typhoid foyer.
Mrs. IIcnsley and Dalla Kilcs have
exchanged homo and Mrs. Hensley
now lives at Eastman.
j. II. Robertson and w. c. Hensiey
have also traded homes.
Jerry Bass made business trip 10
Tishomlngo last week.
j. 5. Strickland Is on the sick list
now.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-04-18
EIrnIrIn MAIZE.

Electric waves measured by Hertz
ana named after htu--wcrc found by
the great scientist To be 100 feet from
the top of one wave to the top of the
next. The waves used by Marconi in
telegraphing across the Atlantic are
much longer They are said TO he GOO
feet or more They travel NJ the same
speed as light. $4,000 miles a second.
But the light wave measures only a
few mlllionthS Of an inch.