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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-10-05
Fare Was High.

A downtown saloon keeper hired a new
bartender, says the Philadelphia Ledger.
After he had been working there for
about q month the owner asked him if he
had taken any money out of the cash
drawer, as his receipts were much less
than usual. The bartender denied the
impeachment.
'sBut you must be taking some money
out of the drawer" insisted the owner.
"Oh," exclaimed the bartender, 81 take
my car fare every night"
"Well, where in the thunder do you
live, in St. Louis?"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-10-05

Speaking of its being hard to break bad
news to relative, here is story. An
Irish section hand was killed while at
work and the men working with him felt
terribly, and hated to tell his wife. Final.
" one man, who was said to have q sill
yer tongue, was selected to break the
news. He went to the widows home
and said to her: "Where is Pat?" "Shure
and he is at work on the track" replied
the widow. The tender-hearted silver
tongued news-breaker took the widows
hand and said: "You're liar, he's dead VI
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-10-05

Hub Evans not only ignores Senator
Tillman's suggestion that he resign but
states positively that he will be candi-
date for reelection. The bibulous mem
bers of the general assembly will doubt
less wallow in free liquor from the dis
tillers and houses that supply the dispen-
sary. Who knows but what the Richland
Distilling Company will run an under.
ground pipe to the capitol, with q spigot
In every committee room?-Edgeneld
Advertiser.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-10-05
Court Proceeding. 8

Court convened here last Monday
morning, Judge r. o. Purdy, Of Sumter,
presiding. Solicitor Davis and Stenog-;
rapher Byrnes and all the other court Of
ficials were present.
The following cases have been disposed
of up to the time of going to press.
j. Scott Padgett-obtaining goods
under false pretenses verdict ofnot guilty
directed by the judge.
Ulysses Kinard- rder-guilty Of
manslaughter.., This is case OF negro
killing at hot supper near Ehrhardt last
year. -
D. Watkins-murder mot guilty. This
is the case of negro killing another at
Lees few weeks ago. -. 4s
Daniel Jenkins-grand larceny-mis-
trial. ia
At the time of going to press Wednes-
day afternoon the case of Marion Black
for the killing of Hamp Zeigler is being
tried. ~
The following grand jurors were drawn
land, G. r. Brabbam, a. j. Ritter, IL. g..
briggs, N. Crider, g: D: Fielder.
The case of John B. Ritter for killing
Sim Rush is to be tried tomorrow Thurs
day.) y
The grand jury finished up its work;
Monday afternoon and made the follow
ing -.
FINAL PREsENTMENT.
To the Hon. r. O. Purdy, Presiding
Judge, October term, 1905.
We beg leave to submit herewith our
final presentment.
We have passed upon all bills of indict.
ment handed Us by the Solicitor and have
returned the same to.the court.
We have examined the Jail and find it.
neatly kept and the prisoners well cared
for. - :.
We have visited the chain gang and
examined the same and find the prisoners
we'll cared for and humanely treated.
We have examined the county offices
and find them neatly and well kept.
We are glad to report the financial con-
dition of the county greatly improved and
in much better condition than at this
time last year.
We are also glad to report that the
number of certificates issued by physi-
clans on Sunday for whiskey has great
ly diminished since our last report, which
proves that the health Of our people has
greatly improved. -
We beg to thauk the officers OF the
court and court hohse for courtesies ex-
tended US. Respectfully submitted,
q. G. DRIGas, Foreman.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-10-05
One of Them.

There were three men sitting together
on a seat of the open car, and after they
had talked politics for ten minutes one OF
them observed:
Excuse me, but here is my card"
The other two scanned it and saw that
he was DR.. So-and.So, and then the sec
ond man produced his card. 1t showed
that he was Undertaken So and.So. Then
the two looked at the third man, who
made no move to produce card, but
who presently said:
"Well. s'pose sorter belong to that
profession myself"
Druggist" !,
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-10-05
A Rich Asbestos Find.

G. C. Page, of Landrum, who with his
brother-in-law owns q tract of land on
Fair Forest creek, about four miles from
the city, has discovered a rich vein of
asbestos on the place. Six hundred
pounds of the fbrous rock were taken
from small crevice in the ground sever
al days ago. Mr.. Page says that it is his
intention to form company and develop
the mine. Asbestos is worth about thirty
cents per pound.-Spsrtanburg Journal.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-10-05
At the Opera House.

Next Tuesday evening, October 10th, at
the opera house in this city will be pre-
sented that magnificent production, "In
Old Madrid" Col. Folk has made ar
rangements with a strong company, and
a fine performance is promised. Secure
seats early at Hoffman's store, as this
will be one of the very best attractions OF
the season.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-10-05
ELECTRIC LIGHTS FOR BAMBERG.
Council Orders an Election on the Question OF
Issuing Bonds to Erect Same.

The matter of electric lights for the
town of Bamberg took definite shape last
Thursday afternoon when q mass meeting
of citizens was held in the town hall. DR..
j: B. Black was made chairman and A..
W. Knight secretary. Mr.. FELTON,, who
put in the plant at Branchville, was pres
ent and made proposition for fran
chise. The matter was discussed at
length, and committee was appointed
to visit Branchville and inspect the plant
recently erected there. The committee
consisted of Jno. Ri: Cope, Thos. Black,
G. Frank Bamberg, A. Rice, and Col. J..
F. Folk, with Mayor G. Moye Dickinson.
This committee went to Branchville
Friday night and made the. inspection,
and reported at a meeting of the citizens
last Monday afternoon. Mr.. b. j. Brab-
ham was chairman of the meeting and A.
W. Knight secretary. Col. Folk reported
for the committee ~
Then the matter Of municipal owner
ship and the granting of franchise was
discussed and vote was taken on the
question. A large majority Of those
present voted in favor of municipal own
ership and q resolution was offered by A.:
W. knight that council at once order an
election on the question of issuing bonds.
to erect the plant, which passed unani-
mously.
In accordance with this action petit
tion of freeholders has been circulated, q
sufficient number of names secured, and
council held special meeting yesterday
and ordered the election for Tuesday,
October 24th. The notice Of election 81
published in another column. The
amount of bonds to be issued is not to.
exceed $15, 900, and the rate ofinterest to
be not over six per cent per annum.
At this election all qualified registered
electors can vote. If you are in favor OF
municipal ownership, vote to issue the
bonds. If you want joint stock CONF,
pany to own the plant under franchise,
vote not to issue, bonds. .... g
At this election three citizens will be
voted for as board Of public works
who will have full charge Of the plant in
case the town owns it. s s
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-10-05
He Wanted to Know.

A Bishop in full robes of Office, with
his gown reaching to his feet, was teach
ing Sunday-school class. At the close
he said he would be glad to answer any
questions.
A little hand went up and he asked:
"Well, my boy?"
"Can ask?" said the boy.
Certainly" said the Bishop; @what is
it?"
"Well?" asked the boy, "is dem all
you've got on, or do you wear pants un-
der dem?"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-10-05
! A Friend in Need.

The Tramp-Please, ma'am, could youse
gimme er bite to eat2
The Lady-I haven't thing in the
house to eat.
The Tramp-Well, 1 amt one Nv dem
kind nv guys wot'il stand eroun' and see
Ser woman starve, ma'am. Gimme ole
baskit and I'll hustle Ground and steal
sumthin' for youse an me.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-10-05
FULL OF TRAGIC MEANING

are these lines from J. q. Simmons, of
Casey, Ia. Think what might have result
ed from his terrible cough if he had not
taken the medicine about which he writes:
81 had fearful cough, that disturbed my
nights rest. Itried everything, but moth
ing relieved it, until I took DR.. Kings
New Discovery for consumption, coughs
and colds, which completely cured me"
Instantly relieves and permanently cures
all throat and lung diseases; prevents grip
and pneumonia. At all druggists in Bam-
berg; Fielder & Matthews, Denmark.
Guaranteed; SOC and $1.00. Trial bottle
free.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-10-05
PLANS TO GET RICH

are often frustrated by sudden break
down, due to dyspepsia or constipation.
Brace up and take DR.. Kings New Life
Pills. They take out the materials which
are clogging your energies, and give you
q new start. Cure headache and diz5i-
ness too. At all druggists in Bamberg;
Fielder & Matthews, Denmark. Csc, guar
anteed.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-10-05
DON'T BORROW TROUBLE.

It is a bad habit to borrow anything,
but the worst thing you can possibly Dor.
row, is trouble. When sick, sore, heavy,
weary, and worn-out by the pains and
poisons of dyspepsia, biliousness, Bright's
disease, and similar internal disorders,
don't sit down and brood over your symp-
toms, but fly for relief to Electric Bitters.
Here you will find sure and permanent
forgetfuIness of all your troubles, and
your body will not be burdened by q load
of debt disease. At all druggists in BAN
berg; Fielder & Matthews, Denmark. Price
SOC. Guaranteed.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-10-05
A Bad Negro.

George Owens, negro, tried to kill his
wife last Saturday night by shooting at
her with shot gun. He missed her how
ever. He was arrested and Mayor Dick
inson went on his bond. He skipped
out but Chief Hand caught him at Branch
vile. He was tried Tuesday and given
thirty days on the chain gang. As soon
as he finishes out this sentence he Will be
tried in the magistrates court for assault
with intent to kill.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-10-05
NEW CURE FOR CANCER.

NEW CURE FOR CANCER.
All surface cancers are now known to
be curable, by Bucklen's Arnica Salve.
Jas. Walters, of Dufaeld, Va, writes: II
had cancer on my lip for years, that
seemed incurable, till Bucklen's Arnica
Salve healed it, and now it is perfectly
we'll" Guaranteed cure for cuts and
burns. 25c at all druggists in Bamberg;
Fielder & Matthews, Denmark.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-10-05

A number of newspapers in the State
are running an advertisement of the
Morse Schools of Telegraphy, this paper
included. We would be glad if some ed
itor would tell US whether the concern
has paid him or not. We investigated
the standing Of the concern, and it ap.
peared all right, but 80 far we have failed
to collect for the advertising, although
We have written them q number OF times.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-10-05
The Cotton Market.

The price of cotton has gone down
some on account of the government crop
report, which was n per cent. The price
here today wv ednesday) for good cotton
is ten cents, and the receipts Of the week
were 1900 bales.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-10-05

Every man owes it to himself and his
family to master trade or profession.
Read the display advertisement of the six
Morse Schools Of Telegraphy, in this issue
and learn how easily young man or lady
may learn telegraphy and be assured a
position.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-10-05
The Modest Girl.

"Ah, my love-" sighed the ardent lover,
eff you only knew how beautiful you
arew
"You mustn't speak of it." protested the
modest girl. II don't want to know"
"Why not?"
Because" she said, lit would make me
too conceited."
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-10-05

There is no better stimulant and nerve
tonic than SHAW'S PURE MALT. 1t
will give you strength and energy. For
Gale at the dispensary.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-10-05

q. Frank Bamberg handles the best
buggies and wagons, yet the prices
are reasonable.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-29
THEY DON'T PRAY.
Where is Willy boy?

Where are you going my pretty maid?"
I'm going to church. kind SIR" she said.
VIII you pray for me. my pretty maid?''
Il can't for I sing in the choir.V she said.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-12-10

Anent the proposed passenger
train service for the jacksonville
branch Of the /. ~ G.. ~, the Mad.
isonville Meteor says: The sched-
ule as at present outlined will be
about as follows: Leave Madison
vile at o'clock every morning
aud run through TO Houston, con-
Meeting with the main line north
bound at Nayasota. Leave Hous-
ton in the afternoon, connecting
with the main line south bound at
Navasota, arriving at Madison.
Vile about 5 p. IN. The present
train will continue to be operated
as a mixed, carrying one coach,
but will not handle baggage, ex-
press or the mails.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-12-10
1900 MEETING IN BRYAN.
The United Daughters Of the conieder'
acy 10 Hold Eleventh Meeting Here.


The Texas Division Of the
United Daughters OF the Confed-
eracy have concluded the work Of
the annual convention at Wac
and Mesdames J. w. Doremuf
w. A. Banks and J. d. West have
returned home, Miss Matte Tabor
remaining for a longer visit.
The Bryan ladies, backed up by
the Mayor and business league, in.
vited the Division to hold its next
meeting in Bryan. Miss Matte
Tabor placed this city in nomina-
ton, the choice was unanimous and
the delegation was given an ovation
by convention.
Bryan always does the right
thing in the matter of entertaining,
and with ladies for her guests
should beat all previous records
for courtesy and hospitality.
In view of the fact that the con.
vsntion will next year be held here
the names Of the officers elected at
the Waco meeting are Of especial
interest, and are as follows: Mrs.
Joseph b. Dibrell Of Seguin, presi-
dent; Mrs. Il. T. Fillmore of Aus
tin, Mrs. NJ. h. Bolton Of Wharton,
Mrs. Mary G.. Webb Of Terrell and
Mrs. Araminta Benson of Waco,
first, second, third and fourth vice
presidents ia the order named;
Mrs. Louella stiles Vincent of
Dallas, secretary; Mrs. NJ Wheeler
Of Victoria, treasurer; Mrs. j. l..
Hazlett OF Hearne, REGISTRAR Mrs.
l.. II. Watson Of Waxahachie,
historian, and Mrs. Mary Lee
Horton of Austin, custodian.
Miss Tabor has the thanks Of
the Eagle for a message from Waco
announcing the selection OF Bryan
as the next meeting place
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-12-10

a good way to kill town and
keep it killed is for persons who
have interests there and who ought
to be sounding its praises to be
constantly harping about it being
a dead" town. Such things would
paralyze the best town on earth.
Many man is now in his grave
who was started there by his fool
friends constantly telling him how
bad be looked II you don't like
She town in which you live, move
away where you will be satisfied -
Clifton Record
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-12-10
Dr.. W. H. LAWRENCE
DENTIST

OFFICE: OVER HAswELL's BOOK STORE
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-12-10
FOR SALE

Is-acre farm about : miles north
of Bryan; good black sandy loan; a
little timber. Price $1,000 per acre.
100 acres on Brazos river 3 miles
from Bryan: 100 acres bottom land,
balance post oak over go acres In
cultivation. and 5 houses. Price
$3.50 per acre.
1885, acres of land located on mail
route f. miles north OF Bryan.
About 20 acres In cultivation. Near
ly all under fence. 10 acre hog pas
ture. Good 4 room residence and 2
room tenant house. Good water.
This Is a first class place. Price
$40. 90 per acre.
2i2 acres miles from Bryan; 100
acres i'm civilizations; 10 acre hog pas
ture; balance In pasture Broom res
idence; tenant houses; barn cost
$4,000. Price $1,000 per acre.
PA acres about II miles northeast
of BRYAN: about 20 acres under fence
and cleared balance timber. Price
$500 per acre.
Five room residence with about
two acres OF land, located near school
house. Price sl3OOOO.
The n. Il. Cole block In Halls
addition. Price s15O.OO.
One quarter of a block In eastern
part Of town, price sl2j
2i2 acres Of land on east side Of
town known as the Caldwell pasture.
Will sell I'm tracts 10 SUIT purchasers
and on easy terms.
3 lots in good neighborhood, with
fine shade trees. Price $3.50. Terms
easy.
2 lots near Allen Academy. Price
s325.0O
no acres OF land, with good small
residence, bored we'll, and all nee
cessary improvements, located in
side of city limits. Price $l2OO.OO
terms reasona BILE. This is a bargai
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-12-10

An exchange says that 'e' IL
the most unfortunate letter in the
English language, because it Is
never in cash and always in debt.
Our exchange forgets that the
aforesaid letter is never in war
and always in peace. 1t is the be.
ginning Of existence, the com.
mencement of ease and the end OF
trouble. Without il there would
be no meat, no life, no gospel, no
Jesus, no heaven, no earth and no
delinquent subscriber. Sherman
Democrat.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-12-10
EPwORTn LEAGUE PROGRAM.

Sunday, Dec. 10, 1905:
Opening song-No. 10.
Roll call.
Lesson Subject: The Words Of
the Apostles \ record.
Matt Ii, l.6.
Luke /, II.
John Xxx, 3O-3i.
/ John, 10
Leader-Miss Mary Wilcox.
Prayer.
Soug-No. -.
Reading-Miss Clara Mawhinney.
Lesson talk-Mrs. Belts
Song-No. 10.
Reading-Miss Clemmie Ward.
Song-No. 60.
League bepedictiou.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-12-10

Since 1896 the bank deposits
have increased 1870 per cent. The
gain for the Southern States Is 246
per cent and H. more than for any
other section. The percentage Of
increase for the Western States
was 282; Middle West, $50; Pa
ciic, III. The West is gsiniug iu
wealth faster than any other part
of the country except the South.
Galveston News.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-12-10

There are ten times as many
"farm orchards" around Texas
homes as there were ten years ago
about these same homes. II mat
tiers not about the land. be it
black, waxy, post oak, sand or
clay, the home orchards are very
much in evidence. it should be
true in every Southern state
Farm and Ranch.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-12-10

a "love-atfr.t sight couple
near Cuero have wound up their
matrimonial affairs. The wife was
murdered and the husband il in
Jail. He says be killed her be-
cause she refused TO live with him
after they had been married few
months.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-12-10
Sent For His pnunhter

Tulsa. ]. H.. Dec. Sd $. Bailey
father ~ Mrs. Berry, the domeuted
woman who blrrigadcd herself in ST.
Louis ana san Francisco passenger
coach at GIrurd. Kan. has just learned
n his daughters condition. IIc sent a
representative 90 Glrard after her. Mr.
Bailey is O. wealthy farmer.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-12-10

St. Petersburg is the most north.
ern capital in the world. The
longest day in this city Of the
Cars is over eighteen hours. The
sun rises at 2:40 a. m. and sets at
9:45 p. IN. Twilight is prolonged
to dawn for two months in the
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-12-10

year, hence there is practically no
night for that length Of time. The
shortest day is five hours and
forty-se ven minutes long. The
sun does not rise until 9:0j in the
morning, and sets at 1852 in the
afternoon.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-12-10
PLAINTIFF WINS.

Awarded Damages az Shreveport 70
Amount Of Five Thousand Dollars.
Shreveport. Dec SIN the First ju-
dlciaI district court the jury in the
case OF Mrs Flora Lowonthal OF Mar
shall. Tex. vs. Vicksburg and Shreve-
port Pacific Railway company returned
a verdict for plaintiff giving $4,000
damages, the result OF injuries sus-
tanned IN a wreck OF n passenger train
OF the company al Haughton. La =
year ago.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-12-10

There are now thirty-lhrea state
banks 600 Texas and others are
hnina nrglnIL-l
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-12-10
j. w. Bats
REAL ESTATE AGENT

Onicee In Taliaferro building, opposite Court
House. Phone No o. dave IN once the only
set OF Abstract BooEs OF BTaIos County Land
Titles
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-12-10
SEGREGATED COAL LANDS.

Them 10 Be Held.
South McAlester. Dec. S.--A call has
been sent out signed by r. s. Chapman
mayor Of South McAlestor. and direct
cd 10 the mayors Of all Incorporated
town and cities IN the segregated land
belt for a meeting 90 be held in this
city Dec. rs, FOR the purpose of taking
action ON the final disposition ~ the
segregated co1l lands
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-12-10
7. R. Bate & Go
PHONE 900
s AVE- tI sa55 INSURANCE
and Buy Life Insurance
Policies.

EIRE-M Mercantile buildings,
fixtures and stocks; public build
ings. school houses; country prop.
erty, dwellings and contents, barns,
gins and machinery.
TORNADO-We cover
your property with a Tornado poll
icy, if desired.
LIFE-We sellssthe BEST
Policies at low rates.
AOGlDENT-Ou Com
panies issue policies at the same
price as others, and give larger
benefits. 800 per month buys
from sIoo to 5000 death from acci-
dent. Sr5 to 500 per month acct
dent indemnity. SI5 to so per
month sickness indemnity $50 to
5000 for loss OF one hand or one
football for 500 per month.
LIVE STOCK - We
insure the life OF your horse, mule,
or COW.
COTTON - Special in
ducement, 20 those holding cotton,
in town OF ON your farm.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-09
FREIGHT IN SUBWAY.
Chieafo Is to Handle It 1hss fro0 All
 Railroad Terninals.

Chicago. June 9.-By the last of August the Chicago subway company will he handling freight to and from practically all the railroad terminals of Chicago. Work on the bore .s be ing rushed day and night. an added impetus been given by the teamstsrs strike
 A remarkable record for tunnel con struction has been made in the last two months. mort than five miles of underground passages having been finished. The strike began just before this period of unusual activity. In the lost two months 60.00O cubic yards of material have been excavated. The concrete hauled through the tunnels to finish the new workings amounted to 2J.Up0 cubic yards.
 The company now has nearly 32 miles of bore. interlacing the district bounded by 12th and Halsted streets. Chicago avenue and the lake. This is being equipped with trolley wires snd laid with heavy rails for the use of the electric road on which the mer- chandise will be carried 4o feet be meath the level of the city's streets