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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-06-15
If you want a higher grade buggy
than you can find elsewhere, call at q.
Frank Ramberg's.
Jefferson's PRAYER and POultice.

The late Joseph Jefferson was suddenly
taken i'll while visiting at the home of a
friend. The wife of the gentleman whose
hospitality he had enjoyed became alarm
ed over his condition, and, being of a
religious turn of mind, wished to instill
in the mind of the actor her belief in the
necessity for spiritual contemplation. A
call to his room for the purpose of apply
ing poultice gave her the much desired
opportunity.
"Mr. Jefferson" she said, nervously
shifting thepoultice from one hand to the
other, "for your sake, for the sake of your
friends, your family, IL would like to
pray for you"
The actor listened attentively, and his
answer came slowly. eyes madam" he
said, "you may-for my sake, for your
sake, for everybody else's sake, but for
heavens sake, put on that poultice.
Boston Herald.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-06-15
PolitenesS In Japan,

Politeness in Japan is not at all con-
fined to the upper circles, as you i'm
agine. Servants are Just as punctl-
iously polite to each other as their
masters. When they meet In the street
they will smile correctly at the proper
distance from each other. On drawing
nearer they smile again, according to
the etiquette prescribed, and then after
bows Of the finest and most minute
significance the gardener Of one house
will address the betto horse groom)
Of another with some such phrase as,
1T Is long since have hung upon your
honorable eyelidsT' And the other will
answer, please excuse my rudeness
at the last time we met" And II by
any chance they have occasion to
punch one another's heads they won't
part until they have expressed, with
many bows, their mutual regret that
their meeting has not been under more
pleasant conditions.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-06-15
A Bit Of Superstition.

1--WE heard tales Of supersttous
women" said the very obliging young
man to the Philadelphia Record, 'but a
woman who lives in our neighborhood
has them all beaten. She occupies a
twin house Just above ours and, des-
pite her constant dissertations on hoo
dooism, Is rather unpopular. The 9TH
er day she went out without her key
and when she returned home could not
get In. She was on the pavement al
most crying when came along. Nat
urally offered to assist by climbing
in a window. went to the twin house
and, climbing through second story
window, got on the porch. Then 1
squeezed through tiny bathroom win
dow into her house. After I opened
her front door started to leave, when
she stopped me. With evident embar-
rassment she explained that If left
by any other route than the one by
which I entered death would surely
visit the house. Summed up, she want
ed me to climb back over the roofs.
Well. as she is young and pretty and
I'm oblging, I did It, but you can bet
the next time she loses her key some
one else will jeopardize bis life"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-06-15
AZ Requested.

A pigeon flying enthusiast recently
related the following amusing expert
ence: One morning be found a strange
bird in his cot. The owner evidently
belonged to the association, for there
was a numbered ring ON the birds leg.
The finder at once wrote of to the
general secretary acquainting him with
the facts and quoting the number on
the ring. By referring to bis books the
secretary soon found the name and ad-
dress Of the owner, who was at once
made aware Of the whereabouts Of his
bird.
A day or two later the finder received
the following communication from the
owner:
Sir-I understand you have a homing
pigeon Of mine Lfberate him at once.
How dare you keep my bird? Yours,
Ky.
The same morning the indignant &.
Y. received the following laconic reply
by telegram:
Blanktown, s:B a m.-Bird liberated.
Then the following:
s:17 a. m.-Cat got him.
STRAY Stories.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-06-15
The Atlantic.

The Atlantic Ocean is a large body OF
heavy swells with crest lying east of Ellis
Island. 1t is used extensively by ocean
steamers for conducting bridge and poker
parties to and from London and Paris.
Tramps can be seen upon it at all hours
of the day and night, and the red lights
are always out.
This ocean is calm at times but when
fully aroused is capable of great extrem.
tiles. 1t is no respector of persons, and
often makes you sick just to look at it.
When crossed it almost always responds.
Strange to say, it is affected by the
moon, and tries to rise up out of its bed to
look at it. 1t is also largely commercial
in it's aspect, and even has trade WINDS of
it's oWn,-Puck.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-06-15
Now is the Time to Subscribe.

It's never safe to borrow the newspaper
to which your neighbor subscribes and
for which he pays. Read the following
account, given by the Kansas City Jour
nal, of what happened to man in that
part of the country who kept up with the
progress of events at the expense of the
man who took the paper:
"a man who was too economical to
subscribe for his home paper sent his little
boy to borrow the copy taken by his
neighbor. In his haste the boy ran over
q 81 stand of bees and in ten minutes
looked like warty summer squash.
His cries reached his father, who ran to
his assistance, and failing to notice a
barbed wire fence, ran into it breaking it
down, cutting handful of flesh from
his anatomy and running s. pair of
pants. The old cow took advantage of
the gap in the fence and got into the corn
field and killed herself eating green corn.
Hearing the racket, the wife ran, upset
four-gallon churn of rich cream into q
basket of kittens, drowning the whole
flock. In her hurry she dropped $25
set of false teeth. The baby, left alone,
crawled through the spilled cream and
crawled into the parlor, running a $50
carpet. During the excitement the oldest
daughter ran away with the hired man,
the dog broke up eleven setting hens, and
the calves got out and chewed the tails
off of four fine shirts"
It might have been worse.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-06-15

terraces for time, his head barred to
the warm light air. he saw the light In
the olive tree and went down the path
to Investigate As he neared the tree
be caught the sound Of woman's spas
modic sobs. He stopped and peered
through the darkness. What be saw
beneath the olive tree lifted a great
weight from his heart and brought q
grim smile to his lips.
mo, no. the girl was saying wildly,
II cannot let you go. It will break my
heart"
His sons voice answered soothingly:
1T Is best that I should 90, dear. It
won't be for long at the most. III
prove I'm worthy Of you, and then III
come back to claim you"
''Optmistic young idiot"' muttered
Orne senior as he strobe into the circle
Of dim light Ethelyn gave little star
tied cry, and Orne Junior giared at him
savagely.
1T seems" said Orne senior, with Icy
composure, that you haven't made
trouble enough, but must needs add
this Lothario business to your already
large repertory Of transgressions."
Young Orne's face went black. His
fists ciinched. For a moment it look
ed as If be would strike the elder man.
Then with an effort be controlled him
self.
"say what you like about my other
affairs, but kindly leave this to me-"
be said In voice hoarse with anger.
You're not worthy to worship the
ground she treads on said the elder
Orne.
"Good God, don't know that" said
his son. he turned on his heel.
Hold on, Sir Touchstoner' said his
father. wait a minute, can't your
Young Orne turned. ''Well?' be chal-
lenged.
A rare smile curved the mouth of the
elder Orne.
Your spirit in this thing is all very
fne," be said grimly, "but you'll very
likely find the world a tougher propo-
sition than you imagine, especially If
you assail it penniless. I said I'd cut
you off without cent, and I will"
The harsh voice softened wonderfully.
''I'll give It to Ethelyn instead"
He shuf1ed up the path toward the
villa and left them there In amazed
silence.
A gust Of wind ratified the gray olive
leaves. The little lantern swayed dan
gerously. It's paper cover caught fire
from the fluttering candle. There was
a momentary fash Of fame, then dark
ness.
Your little lantern Of the soul has
gone out she said.
Anyway, It stood no show with the
greater light we have found" he ne
plied.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-06-15
Launching was Premature.

Senator McLaurin launched his "Com-
mercial Democracy" in South Carolina
four years too soon. If he had waited
until now the chances for his success
would have been much greater. There
are those who see signs of coming activity
in that gentleman and perhaps he may
again become live wire in politics. He
has many friends in the State and many
who are believers in the work he under
took to do when he was in public life.
And there are many who scoffed at his
doctrines four years ago who would be
glad now to give patient and careful
hearing to them.-Spartanburg Journal.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-06-15
DYING OF FAMINE

is, in its torments, like dying of consump-
ton. The progress of consumption, from
the beginning to the end, is torture, both
to victim and friends when l had con.
sumption in its first STAGE" writes VIM.
Myers, of Cearfoss, Nd, "after trying
different medicines and q good doctor, in
vain, at last took DR.. Kings New Dis
covery, which quickly and perfectly cured
me-" Prompt relief and sure cure for
coughs, colds, sore throat, bronchitis, etc.
Positively prevents pneumonia. Guaran-
teed at all druggists and Fielder & Mat
thews, Denmark; price SOC and 81 90.
Trial bottles free.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-06-15
Thursday, June Is, 1905

Is it not about time for the Aiken law
and order league to be getting in some
work?
~
Two men in Charleston have a patent
on a cotton picker, which is said to be
simple enough to do the work satisfac-
torily. A man in Williston, Barnwell
county, has invented brick laying ma.
chine, which, it is claimed, will do the
work of several hands and do it properly.
# these two machines can do what it is
claimed for them, they will certainly
.evolutionize the labor question in this
section of the country. Most of our COT
ton picking and brick laying is done by
negro labor.
Nv
The Columbia State last Sunday carried
four pages of advertising for one dry
goods store in that city, which breaks the
record for Columbia. But Sumter was
ahead of Columbia by several weeks, for
some time ago merchant there used four
full pages of The Herald in one issue.
These are two of the most prosperous
towns in the State, and the reason of it is
that not only the merchants but every
one else believes in advertising their town
and it's advantages. Bamberg would
grow faster if We had few good adver-
tisers.
~
We have no quarrel with the counties
who are making efforts to vote the dis
pensaries out of their borders. We wish
we could believe that strong temper
ance and sobriety sentiment was respon-
sible for such action. But we cannot
think so, and we greatly fear conditions
will be worse in some counties without
dispensaries than with them. The reason
for all this agitation is the widespread dis.
satisfaction of the people generally with
the system or rather with the way it is
managed. Rumors of corrupt practices
have become so rife that the great mass
of people have begun to think there is
something wrong and nothing will do
them but the overthrow of the whole
thing. We feared such course, and our
columns will show that long since we
sounded the note of warning. We said
there would have to be decided change
in the way matters were being carried on
or the people would rise in their might
and do away with the system. That our
prediction is coming true does not cause
US pleasure. We are not glad to say II
told you So" We believe in sobriety and
temperance, but we do not think voting
dispensaries out of counties is means to
that end.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-06-15
Question of Similtude.

A learned clergyman was talking with
an illiterate preacher, who professed to
despise education. -
:'You have been to college, I suppose?"
asked the latter.
II have, sir" was the curt reply.
81 am thankful" said the ignorant one,
'that the Lord has opened my mouth to
preach without learning"
"a similar event occurred in Balaam's
time" was the retort.-Harper's Weekly.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-06-15
About Lawyers.

About Lawyers.
Moving for new trial-popping to
Mrs. number 2.
In the olden time, when q man had a
lawsuit, he had to hire lawyer; now he
has to hire Judge, lawyer and jury.
"What shall I do to collect this bill?"
a butcher asked his lawyer. The man of
law reached forth his hand for "a retainer,
but said briefly, "Suet."
A little boy was asked the other day if
he knew where the wicked finally 60.
he answered, "They practice law here
for spell and then 60 to helegislature." i"
Two lawyers, while bathing at Santa
Cruz, were chased out of the water by
sharks. This is the most fragrant case of
want of professional courtesy on record.
A dying client sent for two lawyers, OF
course to draw the will they supposed he
would make. Judge Of their surprise
when his request was that one stand on
each side of him, so that he could die
like Jesus Christ!
A celebrated lawyer said that the three
most troublesome clients he ever had
were a young lady who wanted to be
married, a married woman who wanted q
divorce, and an old maid who didn't know
what she wanted.
"Gentleman of the jury" said blum
dering counsel in suit about lot of hogs,
"there were just thirty-six in the drove.
Please remember the fact-thirty-six-just
three times as many as in that jury box,
gentlemen.
"Where is that twelfth juror" ex-
claimed an Idaho Judge, ou'the court
resuming business after recess, frowning
as he spoke at the eleven Jurors in the
box, one of whom rose and said: "Please,
Judge, it's Ike Simmons as is gone. He had
to 60 on privet business, but he left his
vurdick with me-"
"In lawsuit between two members of
the same church, counsel for one of the
parties suggested that the brethren ought
to defer their differences for adjustment
to the higher court above. To which the
client responded that the same idea had
occurred to him, but there seemed to be
an obstacle in the way-he couldn't con-
trive any way to get his lawyer there.
Two attorneys were wrangling for a
long time before Judge Knox, of Virginia,
over point oflaw. His Honor rendered
his decision, and the sprig who had lost
impudently remarked: "Your Honor,
there is a growing opinion that all the
fools are not dead yet" "Certainly,"
answered the court, with unrufied good
humor, 81 agree with you, Nh. B. and con-
gratulate you upon your healthy appear.
ance."
During the cross-examination Of the
plaintiff, the following pointed colloquy
took place between him and the defend
ants attorney: "Were you ever in Co.
lumbar" "Yes, sir" "How long were
you therew "Six months, sir" "Were
you in the penitentiary at the timer"
Eyes, sir; but I never was in the Assembly, |
sir" The rejoinder was enjoyed by the
spectators, who remembered that the
attorney did once occupy seat in the
Sentinel.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-06-15

Bridget-Pll hov to be PAWN ye, ma'am,
unless ye give me more wages.
Mrs. Hiram Offen-More wages? Why,
you don't know how to cook and you
don't even know how TO wash dishes
properly.
Bridget-Thot's jist it, ma'am. The
works harder for me bekase don't know
how to do it.-Philadelphia Press.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-06-15

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will not be published unless paid for.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-06-29
YOUNG THIEVES IN JAIL
James and Basil Ryan Of Fairfax
and Fletcher Arrested.
LATTER TOolt et1O from Mis Father
Boys Went 20 Cambridge aad
bought Fire Arms-basil Ac.
cideatalIy shot.

Two young boys, James Ryan, aged II
wears. son Of the late Frank Ryan of
Fairfax. and Basil Ryan. nged 10 years.
soi Of Charles Ryan Of Fletcher were
brought to this city Monday at eleven
o'clock nv C,fcer Ryan from the Johnson
House in Essex Junction. The boys ara
cousins and were registered at the no.
tel when found by the officer andtr tho
names of Charles and Dick" Carleton of
Endcrhill.
When Ohloer Ryan arrived ut the boys
rooms he found both Of them in bed and
Basil with bullet in his leg they wcr"
hurredly brought to this city. where DR.
Eavlies extracted the bullet. Monday
morning when the boys were on their way
tC school Basil told James that he hid $40
which he had taken from a drawer Of his
fathers desk and asked him how ho
would Ike to go hunting The hovs uuick-
~ formed their plans and obtaining u
carriage drove to Cambridge. They went
10 tho general store of n. y. Gray and
purchased u % calbre and n g. calibre re-
volvcr. They next went 60 the jewelry
store Of MIR. Ellsworth and bought two
III the latest pattern rifles. yhcy thor
purchased new change of clothing, a
"d''H I"T 80 ana some nSnlnV Jackie ana
two tickets to st. JohnshurS. = hey took
the afternoon train for Cambridge ana
arrived at Essex Junction last evening.
In the meantime Chief Russell had been
notified If the boys theft. Officer Ryan
was sent to look out for them. When the
Lamoille train arrived the boys were not
aboard. Officer Ryan went to the juno
ton House In Essex Junction. He gavu
tho proprietor description of the boyr
and they were Immediately located in
room 10.
james Ryan explained tho shooting IA
a Free Press man Monday night He said:
Basil was loading his sun when it went
off. When he was shot I tainted. but he
did not seem to mind it. lie said that II
any one heard of 1t they would arrest us
We went 10 bed and the policeman came
| and took U.S.
Basil displayed the greatest OF courage
during the extraction of the bullet no,
making Il move during the operation. The
parents of these boys are we'll known ir
this city. james is a nephew Of Chester
Potter. who resides on George street.
| Their plans wa-e to 60 New Hamp-
shire on a hunting trip. Basil said the
money belonged TO him. as his father solo
a horse and carriage that was given t
him by his grandfather.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-06-29
OBITI' AIRY.

The Hon. W. II. Thompson. one of
our respected citizens. passed away at
his home in Starksboro Tuesday even
ing. June 13. after Il brief illness with
typhoid fever
Mr. Thompson was born in Starks-
boro. VT. September {. 1874. and re-
sided In his native town nearly all his
life time. He received a good educa-
ton and in earlier life taught in the
public schools of this state.
He held the office of town auditor
and lister several years. justice OF the
peace and school director. six years,
Der of the General Assembly of 1902,
serving on the committee on highways
and bridges. and was active in the
support Of several important measures
enacted that year. He was a member
Of the Methodist Church In this town
for many years and had Il license to
preach the gospel. showing more than
usual ability MS speaker. Several
years ago he severed his connection
with the ministry and devoted his at
tention to agricultural pursuits.
He was highly esteemed by all who
knew him.
He leaves n wife and six children to
mourn his loss. five sons and one
daughter. Frank n. Thompson Of Lin
coin, VT. Martin l.. Thompson Of Hunt
Vesper C.. and Celia Anna Thompson,
all of Starkshoro. VI.
The funeral was largely attended
at his late residence Friday. Juno Is.
the Rev. NJ r. France officiating. The
interment was in the North Cemetery.
Tho horal offerings were many and
beautiful
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-06-29
WEDDING AT sT. JosEPHs cHuR'

WEDDING AT ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH
Edward H. PORTER, a conductor Of the
Traction company, and Miss Emma Fran
ccs Dupaw. daughter of William Dupaw
of Winooslii. were married al st. Joseph $
Church at eight o'clock Monday morn
ing, the ceremony being perfoi med by
the Rev Mgr. Cloarcc, who also ocle-
brated mass. The bride was becomingIy
attired in a white silk dress. wore = black
hat and carried Il prayer book. She was
attended by her father. The groom was
accompanied by his stepfather A. II.
Duhamcl. wedding breakfast was
served Mt the residence of the bride,
whore congratulations were extended by
a large number of friends. Mr.. and Mrs.
Ioiricr left on the 1896 train for short
honeymoon trip to Albany and other
places. and on their return, Saturday, will
be rendered n reception at Mr.. Duhamels
residence, 250 North Winooski avenue
They were the recipients of MANY hand
some presents from the employees Of the
Traction company and other friends.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-06-29
SUIT FOR $400.
J. w. DcROehn Again Wanted hut IL
Still AbSent.

suit for the recovery of $500 was
filed Saturday in city court by Crosby
Bros. VS.. J. W. DcRoehn. it being an
action brought on the ground that the
defendant had collected bills placed in
his hands and had never turned the
funds over to the plaintiffs. DeRoehn
left the city suddenly several weeks ago
before body writ could bc served upon
him and nothing has since been heard
froh, him. He had an Office in The
Strong and conducted general collec-
ton agency. getting bills from many
merchants. Crosby Bros. placed large
amount In his hands and it is claimed
that they have evidence that he collected
about 500 which ne failed to turn over.
When 1t was discovered that he had left
the city an attachment was placed on
what little Office property he had. Owing
to the fact that he could not he notified
that the case was pending a continuance
was taken for 30 days. The attorneys
for Crosby Bros are Cowles & Moulton.
When the case was entered Saturday.
Attorney Moulton was told that De-
Roehn had been seen in Boston since
his hurried departure from burlington
but his present whereabouts are UNI
known. Several other merchants In the
city have claims against DeRoohn.