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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-10-12
'''Pocket Change" is Plentiful
With Insurance Officers,
MCURDY GETS $4,000
Son Says Old Man was Not Paid Any
- More Than He Earned-Enor-
70 NOUS Commissions Raked
:. in by Managers.

. Closing a week, every day OF which
has produced a sensation that has
stirred the country, the special legis-
lative committee investigating the
methods of insurance companies ad-
iourned at New York. Friday until
Tuesday.
; In the days testimony the sehsa-
tional development came when Mi.
Hughes demanded the pay roll of the
executive officers Of the company.
This was produced, and showed tN
Salaries of these officers since 1871
For the year 1904, President McCurdy
received $15O,0O0; two vice presi-
dents were paid $4,000 each, a sec
-ond vice president s17,5oo, the third
vice president $4,000 and the general
manager $4,000, who this year will
receive $4,000, and the treasurer $780,
900.
:. Robert McCurdy said he never
knew the salary of his father until
Friday, when he heard it read in the
Committee room. He thought, how
ever. that there should be no limit
to the salary of such positions, be-
cause they should be in accordance
with the accumulations of the COM
pany.
- When asked if it was any benefit
to the policy holders to increase the
presidents salary, Mr.. McCurdy said
he thought the trustees had consid-
cred that when they increased the
presidents salary. No increase, how
ever, had ever been considered when
he was present at the trustees meet
ing.
Mr.. McCurdy said he did not know
what Mr.. Thebaud received from the
business, and had never talked with
him about his personal affairs. He
said it was a large reward for large
achievements" and that all business
of large magnitude were built upon
that principle.
The statement of large commissions
paid to the managers of the Mutual
Life's agencies in the foreign depart
ment and its city agency do not sur
prise people who are familiar with
the immense amount of the total
business transacted by the great life
companies. In 1904 the sum paid for
$ commissions on first years business
was in the Mutual Life S6,55S,S67. In
the Equitable SO 3s12,027, and in the
New York Life s7,276,S59. or total
Of $17,147,74S. AS was explained to
the legislative committee, in life in
surance, as in every other business
in America, there are large rewards
for great and successful work. The
new business in 1904 of these CON-
panies amounted to sS65,397,387.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-10-12
COUNTY TREASURER oUsTED.

Governor Hayward Takes Vigorous
Measures Against Whetsell.
Upon information furnished by the.
comptroller general Governor Hey.
ward Of South Carolina Friday sus-
pended j. M. Whetsell, treasurer Of
Dorchester county. Whetsell is short
In his accounts to the amount Of $2,-
164.94. The Office will be in the hands
of the county auditor until a successor
is named by the legislative delegation.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-10-12
The Record for One Day in
Fever Stricken Pensacola.
CITIZENS ARE AROUSED.
More Assistance is Given Health Al.
thorities-Summary Of Situation
in New Orleans and State
of Mississippi.

The official fever summary for Pen
saco,a Thursday was as follows: New
cases IS, deaths 8. The somewhat IN
creased number of new cases is &C.
counted for partly by the fact that
the physicians have been able to To-
cate and diagnose cases that were
not reported in the early stages. An
other cause is believed to lie in the
fact that the people who at first op-
posed the efforts Of the health au-
thorities are now realizing the serl-
BUSINESS Of the situation and are CIV
ing some aid in reporting new cases.
Only sixteen persons went to the
detention camp THU .sday, and the lat
ter now has only forty-nine occu.
pants.
The original excitement over the
fever and the desire to get away from
the city has practically subsided and
only such persons are leaving as have
business elsewhere or were caught
when the quarantine went on.
At New Orleans.
A New Orleans special says: With
the number of fatalities daily from
yellow fever reduced to almost insig-
nificant figures, the public has reach
ed the conclusion that the number
of new cases is unjustifably large,
and that there is being included in
the official list cases classed as yei-
low fever that are simply ordinary
fever.
The marine hospt~: service officials
admit this as probably the case, but
disclaim responsibility for the errors
which occur in the official figures,
which they furnish.
The blame is placed at the doors
Of certain physicians who find their
excuse for reporting such cases in
pretended fear of arrest if they
should make a mistake and fall to
report an actual case. The authori-
ties say that there is no reason why
such Gn extreme view should be
taken Of the measures formulated for
the campaign against the disease.
The official repoAs up to p. m.
Thursday was as follows: New cases
%, total cases to date 1922, deaths
Thursday 3, total deaths to date 4O3,
under treatment 1SS, discharged 2,526.
Situation in Mississippi.
The Mississippi yellow fever sum.
mary for Thursday was as follows:
Port Gibson, thirteen new cases, one
death. DR.. Acker states that he dis
covered several nests Of Infection, and
is now establishing hospital. Ham
burg, three new cases, one suspicious
case, two patients expected to die.
Additional trained nurses have arriv-
ed. Drs. Magee and Rourke are worn
out by the constant strain of work.
Natchez, six new cases, five new foci,
no deaths. Vicksburg, two new cases
in city, two cases in county, no
deaths. Gulfport, three new cases, no
deaths. Roxie, four new cases, no
deaths. Rosetta, three new cases, two
deaths.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-10-12
COURT HELD ON TRAIN.

Novel Plan to Protect Negro Rapist
from Mob in Kentucky.
On board the same train on which
he was returned to the scene of his
alleged crime, James Fowler, color
ed, charged with assault On white
woman at Clinton, Hickman county,
Kentucky, was tried convicted and
sentenced to seven years in the peni-
Tertiary.
Court was held In the baggage
coach on an Illinois Central train be-
cause the authorities were afraid that
Fowlker would be lynched if he were
allowed to be taken off at Clinton.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-10-12
FOURTEEN QUARRYMEN KILLED.

cavein at slate Mines Ruries Many
Unfortunate Hungarians.
Fourteen men were killed Friday
by a cave-in at the Vermont Slate
Company's quarry, about two and one
half miles from Granville. N. Y
Among the dead is J. B. Williams
president of the company.
The others we're Hungarian labor.
ers. Sixteen men were buried In the
cave-in. David Cadwallader and Fra.
ser Queen, the foreman Of the quar-.
ry, were rescued. The latter is ex'
pected to die. Four bodies have been
recovered.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-10-12
MANIPULATED SCHOOL FUNDS.

Professor Dougherty Arrested on In.
dictments for Forgery.
Professor Newton Dougherty. super
intendent Of the city schools of Pc
oria, ILL.,, for more than twenty years,
president Of the Peoria national bank
and capitalist was arrested Thursday
On two true bills returned by the
grand jury, charged with forgery and
embezzlement.
The arrest followed an investiga-
ton by the grand jury Of charges
brought against Professor Dougherty
that the accounts Of the school funds.
which were deposited in his bank,
were being manipulated.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-10-12
NOTED BREEDING FARM SOLD.

Attorney Dickinson Buys Two-Thirds
Interest in Famous Belle Meade.
Judge J. NJ. Dickinson. general
counsel Of the Illinois Central rail-
road, has purchased a two-thirds in
terest in Belle Meade farm near
Nashville, Tenn, for many years
famous nursery for running horses,
under the management of the late
General w. H. Jackson.
Judge Dickinson has also acquired
q lease on the other third interest,
and it is said contemplates retiring
from the law and making Belle Meade
his home at no very distant date.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-10-12
PRINTERS STRIKE UNBRoKEN.

Secretary Alexander at Charlotte Is.
sues Signed Statement.
Secretary T. NJ Alexander OF the
Charlotte Typographical Union has
given out the following signed state
ment concerning the strike:
"The strike Of union printers in
Charlotte for an eight-hour day is not
settled, and the shops will not be
open until so declared by the Inter-
national Typographical Union, which
action is not within the range Of pos
sibility. OF forty strikers, three only
have deserted Charlotte Typographi.
cal Union.'
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-10-12
UNION TO BUY AUTOMOBILES.
Will Be Used Wherever a Street Ca

Will Be Used Wherever a Street Car
Strike is in Progress
The national convention of street
railway employees in session at Chi
cago Friday, appropriated $4,000 for
the purchase Of ten automobiles to
be used by the union to convey pas
sengers wherever there is street car
strike, the profits from fares to go into
the defense fund, where the $4,000
came from.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-10-12
DOCTOR HELD FOR MURDER.

Charged With MaIrreatment Of Girl
Which Caused Death.
DR.. Oliver B. Hart, millionaire's son,
wculd-he suicide and husband Of 16-
year-old wife, was formally charged
at Chicago Saturday with the murder
of l0-year-old Irene Klokow, waif from
an industrial school, and companion
to his wife.
The doctor, who is said to be adj
dicted to morphine and cocaine, gazed
stupidly at the walls of the court
room when arraigned and did not
speak a word.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-10-12
MRS. ROOSEVELT WITH PARTY
Presidents Wife Will Accompany
Him as Far as Atlanta.

A letter from Secretary Loeb to the
North Carolina state fair authorities
at Raleigh says that in the party with
President Roosevelt on his visit to
Raleigh, On October 10, and on his
southern trip. will be Mrs. Roosevelt
and maid, Secretary Loeb, Surgeon
General Rixey, H. c. Latta, John l..
McGrew; John McIlhenny. John L.
Greenway, L. S. Brown, representa-
tiyes Of three press associations, one
photographer, two secret service men
and two messengers. Mrs. Roosevelt
will accompany the party as far as
Atlanta.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-10-12
NEGRO SHOOTS INTO CROWD.

Enrased ct Ridcule He Uses Pistol
With Deadly Effect.
Wild with rage because Of the ridi-
cule of several small boys in front O.
the Bijou theater in Memphis, Mon
day, an unknown negro emptied his
revolver into a mass of people. Ono
boy is dying, another is dangerously
wounded and negro girl received
slight. injuries.
Several small boys greeted the ne
gro with cat-calls and obstructed his
passage. The negro became infuri-
ated, and, drawing a revolver, fired at
his anncyers. He then made a hasty
fight.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-10-12
sUBsIDlNG AT NEW oRksANs.>

CnIy One Death from Fever Occurred
in Crescent City Monday.
The continued successful progress
of the government authorities in thei.
efforts to stamp out the fever in New
Orleans was again manifested Mon
day in the comparatively low report
of new cases and deaths.
The Official record for the day was
as follows: New cases II, total 3,212,
deaths /, total All, cases under treat
menI 1877, cases discharged 2,614.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-10-12
Castro Orders French Guns

Castro Orders French Guns.
The Venezuelan government has or
dered from the Creusol works,
France, thirty batteries Of field artil-
lery and twelve batteries of mountain
guns.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-10-12
ALABAMA CROP is SHORT.
So Reports President Of State Cotton
Growers Association.

Growers Association.
In a report Monday Of the cotton
crop conditions in the state up to
October l, President w. H. Seymour
Of the State Cotton Growers :Associ-
alton of Alabama shows that the con-
dition as compared to last year Is
67.6 per cent, that is counting last
year at 100. On his estimate the crop
of the year will be 976,56S, as COM
pared to over a million last year.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-10-12
FEVER STATUS IN ViCKSBURG.

nree New Gases drU one DSatn TIC
Official Record for Friday.
Three new cases of yellow fever,
one new focus and one death was the
fever record in Vicksburg for the "a
hours ending at 6 p. N. Friday.
The death was Gustav Schultz, a
well known merchant tailor. Two OF
the new cases were outside the city
limits.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-10-12
NOVEMBER COTTON REPORT.
Secretary Wilson Announces Decided
Departure from Custom.

Departure from Custom.
Secretary Wilson announces that a
November cotton report will be issued
by the department Of agriculture,
probably early in the month, but the
exact date has not been decided.
This is a departure from the Gus
tom of the department, no reports
having been issued in the month Of
November heretofore.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-10-12
PACKERS TO ADMIT GUILT.

Wiling to BE Bfanueu as Consp1rd-
tors in Fostering Monopoly.
A Chicago dispatch says: The pack
ers whose recent attempt to abate
the Indictment found against them
charging conspiracy to monopolize the
meat industry of the country ended in
failure, will enter pleas Of guilty be-
fore Judge Humphrey. To all other
counts in the Indictment against them
demurrers will be filed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-03-06
CHURCH AND CLERGY.

The Rev r. r. Armstrong has re,
signed as rector Of the Church OF the
Holy Name in Lynn. Mass. 10 serve iii
the Philippines under Missionary Bish-
op Brent
The Catholics of Greet Br!tain find
that for the first time since the refor-
nation their churches, chapels and sta
lions number over 1000. The exact to.
tai is COS
The Sunday school lessons for the
first six months of 1905 VIII be In the
gospel Of John The latter hair OF the
year will be devoted to Old Testament
studies, from Isaiah to Malachi
A preacher and writer known on Eve
continents. Rev. Dr. Alexander Afaela-
rem Of Manchester. England, has been
chosen chairman Of the world congress
of Baptists. which meets IN Exeter
hall, London, next July.
An English firm has received the con
tract to erect the tower and spire of
the American church in the Avenue de
Alma, Paris. The spire will rise to
height Of 246 feet and win be higher
than any other spire or tower lii the
city.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-03-06
GRANITEvILLE.

There win be d social dance at Miles
hall, Monday evening, March 9Th. NIu-
sic furnished by Burridge's orchestra
OF Barre. Floor manager, William
0'DonnelI. Refreshments sold in ban
quet hall. Dancing from to 3. Adj
mission SOC per couple. Everybody
cordially invited.
The regular monthly meeting of
Branch No. ~, Quarry Workers In
ternational Union, win be held in Miles
Hall, Graniteville, Wednesday, March
Sth, at Z P. m. sharp. Election of
officers and other important business.
All members are earnestly requested to
be present. Jesse Miller, Pres.
The base ball and degree club, M.
w. of A. will hold a grand bali in the
opera house hall, East Barre. Friday
evening, March III. Wilder's orchestra
Of Montpelier will furnish first class
music. The degree team will give an
exhibition drill during the evening. Ev.
erybody come for first class time Is
assured.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-03-06
The Vital Question
Most Names by Which diseases Are
known Are Merely TechnicaITerms
to Distinguish Slight Differences.

Chronic maladies are due to two
conditions: First, to poor blood and
disordered circulation; second, to a
lack of nervous force and unequal dis
tribution of it. In other words, we
may look to the blood and nerves for
most Of the lingering ills that weaken.
plague or wreck human kind. This
explains why DR.. Chase's Blood and
Nerve Food cures so many diseases
that bear distinctive names. 1t puts
the blood and nerves right, and
through them the whole system
comes right. This concentrated Food
is a blood builder. which SO improves
the vital fluid that 1t thoroughly nour-
ishes every part of the body. 1t is
also a powerful vitalizer, that gives
an abundant store of energy to the
nerve centers, which is distributed to
every part, according to its needs.
Price 80 cents, five boxes, enough to
give it fair trial, $500. Weigh your.
self before taking it. Book free.
Sold and guaranteed by E! A. Drown.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-03-06
TALK OF THE TOWN.

Well, above all things avoid imita-
tons. Use Ruberoid.
Old gold and silver wanted at reaners'
prices II exchange for goods at F. E.
A. e. BatcheIder has for sale. six
cows which viii be new mich within
two weeks. 81
Saws filed. Prompt work and salts
faction guaranteed. L. f. Griswold, "a
North Main street.
We guarantee you S per cent on your
investment and centrally located real
estate, your security. Room Is Miles
block.
The senior class at Goddard win pre-
sent the two-act comedy "a Box of
Monkeys" at the seminary Tuesday
evening, March Z. Admission, rs cents.
I. Fl. Barry, formerly Of Barry s.
Williams, win attend all undertaking
calls from his residence, S Averill ST.,
until further notice. Ambulance ser.
vice calls day or night. Telephone, 2O9-
12.
Mrs. u. b. Holt, trance medium and
palmist, gives advice in all business
Office, SIS Elm street, Mont
pelier, VT. Office hours, 10 a. m. to
u M, 1880 to 5 P. M, and to
p m.
Wood Limb wood in lots of 10
cords or more at 81 per cord, cash, on
5he lot. Good chance for any one hav-
ing team to get their wood cheap.
Have block wood also, miles out. A.
3. Coveil, Tel. Montpelier s12.11.
st. Elizabeth Chapter of the Church
# the Good Shepherd win hold parlor
at the home Of J. w.
Vaughan, "a Cliff street, Tuesday even
ng, March Z. All members and friends
i the church are cordially invited to
Ittend. Admission Is cents.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-03-06
TOY DEER FOR RICH TO HUNT
Clarence MacIxay InstnIis Mechanical
Animal ON Long Island Estate,


Even In this age Of extrayagant me-
chanical contriyances it is doubtful
whether any toy has been constructed
so unique and costly as that which
Clarence Maekay recently has had in
stalled on his estate at Harbor Hill,
near Rosslyn, on Long island, says the
New York Press. Shooting galleries in
which rabbits, pigs and lions bob up
and disappear in front of screen a
dozen feet away to tempt and test the
aim OF sportsmen have long been IA
miliar to visitors to Coney Island and
other similar resorts. Clarence Mackay
has constructed in the widest part of
his big estate regular railway to fur
nish him the same sport on scale and
In manner that are absolutely true to
nature.
The railway, which runs in an lrreg-
ular ellipse and IS operated by electric
ity, Is mile long and goes winding In
and out among the woods and broken
ground with all the seeming irresponsi-
bility OF wild animal The wild ami
NAL is provided in the shape Of life
size deer, mounted on a small bogy
truck At a speed which can be reg
ulated at any pace up to ten or twelve
miles an hour the deer is carried
through the woods, and as it appears
at the different openings that have
been cut among the trees along the
route Of the railway Mr. Mackay and
his sporting friends get a chance for
just such quick shot as the hunter in
the Maine woods has to rely on to fill
his bag.
At the end Of the run the truck passes
over an automatic switch which shuts
off the current, and the deer comes to a
standstill in a sheltered pit, where
marker is posted. He notes the places
where the deer has been hit, telephones
by means of a special wire laid down
for the purpose the results Of his aim
to the man with the gun and then, as
soon as he has pasted a piece of can
vas or brown paper over the wounds
that have been made is ready TO start
the deer Off again to run the gantlet
Of the marksmen second or third
time.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-03-06
EAST MONTPELIER.

There was social dance at the hall
last week, Friday evening, which was
attended by 65 couples.
The farm Of the late c. c. Willard
was sold last week to a Mrs. Wood OF
Plainfeld, who buys for home, and will
soon take possession. Her son will car
ry on the farm.
The Rev. Geo. A. Moore preached his
farewell sermon at the Evangelical
church on Sunday, February &c. He
left for Boston on Monday where the
annual session of the New England
Conference was held last week.
Warren Rowland went to Waterbury
to take possession Of his new farm on
March LIST. His family will remain in
town for the present.
L. d. Richards Of Williamstown visit
ed his daughter, Mrs. A. G. Whitcher,
Thursday and Friday Of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles LePage and
DR.. @. n. Barber and son, Dan. all Of
Barre town, attended the agricultural
meetings held in the village hall on
Thursday.
hate and William Foster are both
at home for vacations, the former from
her work as teacher in Warwick, Mass.
and the hitter from Albany, N. Y. Bust
ness College, where he is a student.
The meetings OF the state board of
agriculture held Thursday afternoon
and evening in the village hall, were
well attended, and were called BY many
who were present the pest ever held in
town. There were many very good
speakers and good variety OF topics.
creating much interest.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-03-06
CITY ELECTION.
WARNING.

The legal voters of the city of Barre,
Vermont, are hereby notified and warned
TO meet on Tuesday, March 9TH, A. ID.
1905, at 3 o'clock in the forenoon,
in their respective wards at the several
voting places hereinafter named, for the
purpose of eIecting Mayor, City Clerk,
Citv Treasurer. First and Second Con-
stables, three Directors Of the French
Barre Library and three Auditors, all
of which are to hold Office for one year;
also one Assessor to hold Office for three
years; and also to vote upon the ques-
ton "Shall licenses be granted for
the sale OF Intoxicating liquors in this
Cityfs; and for the purpose Of elect
ing:
in Ward One One Alderman for two
years and ono School Commissioner for
three years.
In Ward Three-One Alderman for
two years and one School Commissioner
for three years.
In Ward Five One Alderman for
two years.
In Ward six--One Alderman for one
year.
The following are designated as vot
ing places, viz
Ward 1--Church st. School Bldg.
Ward 2spaulding Graded School
Bldg.
Ward Summer st. School Bldg.
Ward BeckIey st. School Bldg.
Ward s--BIacISwell st. Hose House.
Ward 6-Court Room, City Hall.
Dated at the City of Barre, Vermont,
this 18th day Of February, A. ID. 1908.
WILLIAM BARCLAY, Mayor.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-03-06
EAST BARRE

The ladies Of the Congregational
church will serve dinner town meeting
day, in Odd Fellows hall. The menu /:
Baked beans, brown bread, cold meats,
mashed potato, pie and doughnuts. The
ladies are looking for large crowd next
Tuesday. Price rs cts.
The base ball and degree club, III.
w. of a., vii hold grand ball in
the opera house hall, Friday evening,
March IT. Wilder's orchestra Of Mont
pelier will furnish music. Exhibition
drill by the degree team during the
evening. Everybody come for flrst
class time is assured.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-03-06
Incredible Brutality.

II would have been incredible brutal.
ity if Charles +. Lemberger of Syracuse,
N. ", had not done the best he could
for his suffering son. my boy, he
says, "cut fearful cash over his eye,
so | applied Bucklen's Arnica Salve,
which quickly healed it and saved his
eye" Good for burns and ulcers too.
Only 25c at the Red Cross Pharmacy
and Parlor Drug Store.