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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-07-19
COUNTRY NEWS LETTERS.
SOMEINTERESTING HAPPENINGS
IN VARIOUS SECTIONS.
News Items Gathered All Around
the County and Elsewhere.
Ehrhardt Etchings.

EHRHARDT, July 16.-The usual quiet
ude of our little town was disturbed OF
Monday evening about dusk-the usua
supper time for working men-when two
pistol shots were fred in quick success
sion and soon after word came that some
one had killed Otis Davis, a colored man
On July 5th Mr.. Joe kinsey went to col
lect payment on an organ that he hac
sold Otis. Otis had been off taking the
4th and when he returned was full Of
booze. Consequently when Mr. Joe Kin
sev tackled him for money he was sassy
and impudent Mr.. kinsey called in aid
of Mr.. Priester, marshal, snd after live
" chase caught him and imprisoned him
He was released on bond for his appear
ance before the council.
Monday evening at dusk, rumor has it
that Messrs. Charlie, Joe and Junior Kin
sev went to Otis Davis's house and that
Charlie and Joe called Davis out to
where they were standing and were talk
ing to him. Otis Davis's wife says a
third party came up and did the shooting.
The darkey no doubt was scared and ran
for the house. He fell to his knees and
hands and when he reached his room
fell over and turned on his back and was
so when Judge ]. G. Copeland held the
INQUEST. Both balls hit Davis. One in
thick part of thigh, went through as no
obstacle was hit to stop it; the other
went in about shoulder blades near back
bone, went through lung and heart,
struck breast bone and rebounded into
heart lodging in cavity of heart. 1t is
thought that the fatal ball was first one
shot. There was no eye witness to the
deed except Otis Davis's wife and she
was too frightened to know exactly what
was said or done. Some white parties
saw the Kinsey brothers going and re-
turning to livery stable or Mr.. j. A.
Chassareau's where they had left their
buggy and horse in the afternoon.
Otis Davis was good hand, obedient
to orders, and was only mouthy and con-
trary when drinking-nothing unusual
with all drinking men. he leaves wife
and three little children. Otis had been
in the employ of e. Ehrhardt & Sons
ftom January until death. He worked
we'll wherever he was placed and was
fireman when killed.
We had a good week last week and
farmers made use of it in working up
their crops. Had rain Saturday and Sun
day. Farmers are all discouraged ex-
cept those who want more supplies, they
invariably have fine crops.
Anthony O. Able last week killed a
huge rattler. 1t was at least six feet
long and had 1s rattles. Anthony lives
in the Clear Pond section.
Quite crowd of our town folks took
in the big meetings at St. Johns and Lit
tie Swamp churches. JEE.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-07-19
A She Is Wrote.

Clarence Ludlow Brownell, in his
book "The Heart of Japan" tells how
eager the native shopkeepers are to cor
raj the custom Of the English and the
Americans.
To this end they display signs couched
in what they fondly believe to be Eng
lish language, the following examples
seem to require some translation:
"Barber to shave Beard or to Dress
Hairs Away"
The Genuinely Bier Buy the Health
for Drink"
"Of somkes our tobacco is pressure to
our tongue and gives the healthiness to
Hers and He! Also All People BY it."
"Cowmeat and Pigmeat and Ramune
SCUBA sasupre Zinsinbiya injyael."
This last means lemon soda, sarsapa-
rilla, ginger beer and ginger ale.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-07-19
AWFUL TRAGEDY AT RUFFlN.
J. ". irnesan Stays His Wife and -Four Children.
Killed Them With an Axe While They Slept

Killed Them With an Axe While They Slept.
Last Thursday morning before day
break while they were wrapped in peace
full slumber, J. W. Irnegan, who lived at
Rufin in Colleton county, took an axe
and slew his wife and four children. Mr.
Irnegan first b-ained his wife, Mrs
Olivia Irnegan, and then his son George
age 16 years, and then his daughter, Car
rie, age eight years; then his son, Thomas,
age four years, and then the youngest, a
little girl, Lille May, who was only two
years old.
Mr.. Irnegan was carried to Walter.
boro the same morning by A. NJ. Ulmer
and B. R. Ulmer, sons of Magistrate Ul-
mer of Bells. As soon as Mr.. Irnegan
had slain his family he went to his neigh
Dor, Isaac Salsberry, and reported it to
him. Mr.. Salsberry and Mr.. smyly and
several others went to the place and took
Mr.. Irnegan in charge and Immediately
summoned a physician.
When seen by press representative
Mr.. Irnegan stated that he had killed his
wife and children, but did not know why
he had done so; that he loved them very
dearly and that they had always gotten
on we'll together. He said when he got
through killing them that it was nearly
daylight, when be went over to Mr.. SAILS
berry's and reported it to him.
Mr.. Irnegan is a well-to-do farmer, who
lived about one mile from Rufln. He
kept books for J. NJ. Dannelly for a long
time, but about ten years ago he quit
keeping books and bought farm. Mr.
Irnegan came to this country some years
ago from Sweden. Several years ago he
made an attempt to cut his throat.
Though in prosperous circumstances, Mr.
Irnegan seems to fear that his wife and
children would be put out of house and
home, and be is said to have stated to
others that this is the reason that he had
killed them. There is little doubt but
that the man was insane. Before her
marriage Mrs Iruegan was Miss Olivia
Andrews, of Williams-Walterboro Press
and Standard.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-07-19
A TRAGIC FINISH

A watchman's neglect permitted a leak
in the great North Sea dyke, which a
childs finger could have stopped, to be-
come a ruinous break, devastating an en-
tire province of Holland. In like manner
Kenneth McIver, of Vanceboro, Me-, per-
mitted a cold to 60 unnoticed until a
tragic finish was only averted by DR..
Kings New Discovery. He writes: %
doctors gave me up to die of lung in
hammation, caused bY neglected cold;
but DR.. Kings New Discovery saved my
life." Guaranteed best cough and cold
cure, at Hoover's Drug Store and j: B.
Blacks. SOC and $1.0O. Trial bottle free.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-07-19
By the Simple Twist Of His Ankle.

BY the Simple Twist OF His Ankle.
Indianapolis, IND, June 26.-Ernest
and Walter Carruth, brothers,w ere SEN
fenced yesterday to prison for perpetrat-
ing peculiar fraud on local street car
company. Walter can throw his ankle
out of Joint at will and the scheme Of the
brothers was for Walter to fall from the
car and then claim damages for alleged
injuries to his ankle. Traction compa-
MES in q dozen cities have been de.
frauded.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-07-19

It has caused more laughs and dried
more tears, wiped away diseases and
driven away more fears than any medi-
cine in the world. HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea. IS cents, Tea or Tablets.
81. T. Hoover.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-07-19

To start the day with wine glass OF
SHAW'S MALT gives Vigor to carry on
the work; to end it with the same is to
help nature recuperate. For sale at the
Dispensary.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-07-19
ONLY 80 YEARS OLD.

81 am only 80 years old and don't ex-
pect when I get to be real old to feel that
way as long as I can get Electric Bitters, !"
says Mrs. E. H. Brunson, of Dublin, Ga.
Surely there's nothing else keeps the old
as young and makes the weak as strong
as this grand tonic. Dyspepsia, torpid
liver, inhamed kidneys or chronic consti-
patton are unknown after taking Electric
Bitters a reasonable time. Guaranteed
by Hoover's Drug Store and ]. B. Black
Price SOC.
Turning the Tables.
A statesman, in an argument, had turn
ed the tables rather neatly on his oppo-
nent. Senator Dolliver,, in congratula'
ton, said:
"You remind me of Fort Dodge doc
tor, DR.. z. This gentleman once had q
grave dug for patient, supposed to be
dying, who afterwards recovered, and
over this error of judgment the doctor
was joked for many years.
"Once he attended, in consultation
with three confreres, another patient
This patient really died. After the death
as the physicians discussed the case to-
gether, one of them said:
"'Since quick burial is necessary, We
might inter the body temporarily. un'
derstand our brother here has vacant
grave on hand
"Dr. < he smiled.
"Yes,' he said, I believe I am the only
physician present whose graves are moi
all filed"
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-03-30
Wednesday, March q.

Washington, March 2l.-The entire
day in the senate was devoted to the
consideration OF the railroad rate bill.
Culbersen began the proceedings by
presenting an amendment prohibiting
corporations coming under the opera
tion Of the proposed law from making
campaign contributions and he was
Immediately followed by his colleague
Bailey, who offered the amendment 80
long promised by him and followed
this action with q speech in which he
explained that he would not now pre-
sent the amendment but for the fact
that Dolliver had referred to and criti-
cised 1t in an interview. He indicated
some displeasure over the interview,
but exoneratsd Dolliver from discour
tesy in the matter. The Iowa senator
disavowed any intention to reveal a
secret and the incident was closed
pleasantly. Roth Bailey and Dolliver
made speeches reiterating their views
and they were followed by more or less
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-03-30
Thursday. March %.

Washington, March 20. - The state
hood bill was taken from the speakers
table In the house today, placed in the
hands Of three selected conierees and a
request made OF the senate for con-
ference on the disagreeing votes OF the
two houses. This action was not &C.
complished without many words and
yotes. II was developed, however, that
there were votes enough to carry out
the program OF the leaders. Then fol-
lowed 40 minutes Of fieTy speeches, some
Of which provoked much amusement
among the large attendance Of mem
bers and the crowded galleries. Then
came the Hnal vote on the adoption ol
the rule, which 175 members approved
and 156 opposed.
The legislative appropriation bill
constituted the subject for the remain.
der OF the day. Criticism was made ol
the management OF the library OF con.
gress, and Hardwick, Of Georgia, found
himself opposed by members of both
sides OF the chamber in his endeavor tc
restrict the white house appropriation
30 90 to eliminate 9 social secretary foi
the wife OF the president.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-03-30
Monday, March 10.

Washington, March 19.-There were
three speeches on the railroad rate bill
in the senate today. McCreary, Bailey
and Hepburn were the orators. Nc
Creary announced his determination to
vote for the bill whether amended or
not, but said that he would not object
to reasonable provision for the review
OF the Interstate Commerce commits
sion's findings. Bailey replied to crit
icisms of bis suggestion for prohibi-
tion of the suspension of the commits
sion's orders by courts below the Su-
preme court. He contended, that con-
gress had the absolute power to pre-
scribe limitations for the courts which
it creates, and cited large number Of
decisions in support Of his position,
Hepburn advocated a review provision,
but expressed the opinion that, even il
it were omitted, no person could be de.
priTed of his right of admission to the
courts.
Washington, March 19.- The house
today reached a compromise on the
question of abolishing the grade oi
lieutenant general in the army, pro,
viding that it shall not become effective
until October IL next, in order tina!
Generals Corbin and Macarthur may
be promoted before their retirement.
An important bill, declared to be the
first step toward reorganization of tbs
consular service, was passed. The
bill already has been acted upon by thu
senate. It reclassifies the service anG
increases the salaries to the extent o
$l7O. 900 a year.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-03-30
FRIDAY. March "a.

Washington, March 2S. - spooner
today concluded his speech In the SEN
ate on the railroad rate bill, and the
Notifications appropriation bill was
taken up and passed. II carries an ap-
preparation Of ti26, 900 for the erection
Of powder mandatory, and Daniel
spoke at length in support Of the pro-
vision. He declared that the nation
WAS entirely at the mercy Of powder
trust, and urged that the amendment
should be adopted a. . safeguard. As
passed, the bill carries an appropria.
tion Of tb, ,27s, ,e9S. Tillman also spoke
on the railroad rate bill, suggesting
that the Interstate Commerce commits
sion should have authority to enjoin
the railroads from increasing their
rates. He said the suggestion had been
made by ''corn field lawyer" In Ok
lahoma.
The following bids were also passed:
Creating steamboat inspectors dis
trIct In Alaska; providing for filling in
the naval station nt Honolulu; author
izIng the Chicago, Milwaukee Il 81.
Paul railroad TO construct bridges across
the Missouri, Yellowstone, snake and
Columbia rivers.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-03-30
Measure Oregon Streams.

Washington, March 20.--The Geo
logical survey has formed new hydro
graphic district, comprising the states
Of Washington and Oregon. The head
quarters of ]. @. Stevens, photographer
in charge, will be at S51 Washington
street, Portland Mr.. Stevens is train
ed in engineering, and has had several
years of experience investigating the
photography work in the arid states of
the West. He is we'll qualified for this
important work. The Oregon state
surveyor at present co.operates with
the government geographical survey.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-03-30
Revise second.c Class Rate.

Washington, March 20.--The house
committee on postoffices and postroads
reported the postoffiCe appropriation bill
to the house today. 1t provides for an
expenditure of $191, ,S7S, ,S4s for the
fiscal year 1907, or $91S,221 less than
the modified estimates Of the Postoffice
department. This amount exceeds the
appropriation for 1905 by $40, 1851, 755. /.
Legislation for freeing the mails of
heavy matter and for gaining informa-
tion to reclassify mail is included in
the bill. One provision appropriates
$4,000 to pay freight on supplies.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-03-30
ATToRNEYS-ATIAw

Practice IN all the Courts. q. 8. Commits
eioner In otlte. FINAL Pfoofa and Filings
taken. Corner bummit and oregon sts.
coEDos, OREGON
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-03-30
Silent About Bristol.

Washington, March 10. - F. ].
Heney, when asked tonight about Dis
trict Attorney BristoPs case, declined
to make any statements. He would
not say whether he intended to take
this matter up with the president, or
express an opinion as to what will be
done with Mr. Bristol.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-03-30

Washington, March 2s. - The con-
sideration OF the legislative appropria-
tlon bill In the house today was enIiv-
ened by Q small spat between Prince
and Tawney, a proposition TO buy pri-
vate Ger for the president, which was
ruled out Of order, and jeering speech
by Smith, Of Arizona, about the sup
preston Of debate by the rules.
An echo OF the statehood controversy
yesterday resulted In an effort to cor
rect the journal. Williams maintained
he was put in the ridiculous position
Of moving 70 instruct the coniereea
after they had been appointed, mo-
tion clearly out OF order at that time.
The correction was made as suggested.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-03-30

Washington, March %. - The rail-
road rate bill occupied practically all OF
the time Of the senate today. There
were two speeches, one by Lodge and
the other by Spooner. Lodge apoke in
advocacy OF his amendment, looking
to the enlargement of the Interstate
Commerce commission, and in doing so
replied sharply to some recent utter
ances OF Commissioner Prouty. Spoon.
er devoted his attention co the consti-
tutional powers of the inferior courts,
contending that these courts could not
be destroyed nor their jurisdiction
taken from them.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-03-30
RATESl

Tickets to and from all parts of the
United States, Canada and Europe.
For particulars call on or address
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-03-30

Washington, March 20. - In less
than 20 minutes the senate voted away
li40, 900, 900 OF the public funds. The
sum is carried by the pension appFo-
priAtion bill, which brief document was
made the subject Of very littlO discus
sion. The railroad rate bill was laid
aside for the day and the major pcr.
tion OF the time was devoted to the
consideration OF the forti6cation bill.
In that connection the question Of the
necessity for seacoast Notifications in
the Philippines was discussed at
length, With the result that all provis-
ions for such Notifications In these
islands was eliminated. The consider
alton OF the measure was not concluded.
There was also brief discussion of the
power Of the conference committee to
amend the bill providing for punish-
ment for premature diyulgence Of gov
eminent secrets 80 as 10, make the in
hibition extend 10 senators and mem.
bers Of the house Of Representatives,
but the subject was left undisposed OF
bot AAo ttAhOs
Washington. March 20.-The house
Of representatives today did business
with q microscope In one hand and the
bill making appropriations for the sal
aries of its officers and employees in the
other. The result was that, although
81 hours were spent in reading the
legislative appropriation bill for
amendment, less than rs pages were
completed. The spirit Of economy in
little things was all absorbing. Points
OF order were made and many Of them
were fatal to proposed increases in the
salaries OF officers, janitors, doorkeep.
ers, messengers and laborers.
A point of order which made the en-
gins room OF the house cost 1910 in.
stead of $3.50 Q year, as proposed,
caused constitutional debate Of more
than an hour on the point as to whether
the house could do as 1t saw at in tht
matter OF fixing the salaries OF its en-
ployes. The conclusion seemed to b
that it could, and that Il prescribed it
own action by its rules. However
these rules prohibited increasing . sal
ary without provision of law.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-03-30
IN THE NATIONAL HALLS OF congress

extended remarks by Tillman, Psttsr-
son, Hepburn and Knox. Bailey was
interrupted in the middle Of his speech
by the announcement Of bis fathers
death, and Immediately left the senate
chamber.
Washington, March 2l.-- Represent.
ative George X. Patterson, of the
Twelfth Pennsylyania district, died
suddenly here today. Heart failure 10
ascrIbed ~ the cause Of death.
The house adjourned Immediately af-
ter II was called 10 order, out Of respect
for Mr.. Patterson. The statehood bill
will be taken up tomorrow.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-07
Reduction Of 20 to so Per Cent


at
o
also priced and medium that
met a a mo-
This THE this line South
should fail
desirable market this line
than ordinarily be paid the commonplace
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-07
Greatest Special Offering of

held in Western America Our magnificent Stock of the
in United Stae which, high character
hereabouts will be offered, during this sale
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-07

This which hold each year. accordance with
will this eclipse all previous efforts in this line
ndsputaby, the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-08-29

ceiving pay from the state, to do the
work for which they are paid?
In his letter announcing his candi-
dacy Gov. Davidson said that he is
going to be busy being governor. and
viii not have much time to attend to
being elected governor another time.
He thinks q at it viii be safe to leave
the people szy whether they will re-
elect a governor who attends to the
business OF being governor.
why Lot Davidson7
GEORGE E. BRYANT,
FIX Chairman Republican State
central Committee
Always With Ia Toilette.
Gen. Bryant is one of the original
"a Toilette men. To his efforts and
Encouragement, 1t has often been
said. to large extent is due La Fol.
lette's success In political life When
La Toilette first became a figure In
state politics. II was Bryant who
stood by him. Il was Bryant who con-
solod him II his defeat and some
times when 1t seemed that La Fol-
lette's friends was deserving him, Bry-
ant always showed himself at the
young lawyers side and urged him to
fight on.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-08-29
EDITORIAL COMMENT

Milwaukee "cermania" Advocates
Gov. OaVldson's Candidacy.
One must conclude that Senator La
Toilette made promises to Mr.. Len
root which now hold him to the sup
port of the ex- speaker Of the assembly
IN his effort to get the republican
nomination for governor. We can
only hope that he will not 60 too far
In this respect It cannot be UNI
known to him that public opinion
in Wisconsin does not take kindly
to such out;spoken work by a sena-
tor n behalf Of any one candidate
Such participation wiul1 be in es-
peeially bad grace from Senator La
Toilette who has always held that
# was unseemlv for federal officials
to take sctiva par, In state politics
Senator La Toilette cannot make
any stump speeches in Wisconsin
without laying himself open to the
charge Of inconsistency, We do not
know what extent he Is bound to
Lenroot, but It would certainly en-
danger his political prestige to do or
say anything to antagonize the man
who has succeeded him a. governor,
and who has filled the office to the
full satisfaction of his fellow citi-
zens.