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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-12-13
Trip of Inspection.

Messrs. A. K. Sanders, of Sumter,
and Jno. G. Mobley, of Fairfield,
were in the city Monday. They are
members of the board of directors of
the State penitentiary, and were here
to inspect the county chain gang and
see how the convicts belonging to
the State are being treated. These
gentlemen say this is a mere matter
of form in Bamberg county, for the
convicts on our county gang are the
best treated of any in the State.
They were carried out to the chain
gang by Supervisor Bruce, the gang
now being in camp at the Simms
place below Midway.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-12-13
DEATH OF MRS. BRABHAM
r1RS. A. M. BRABHAM SUDDENLY
PASSES AWAY.
Her Death q Great Shock to the Com
munity.-The End Came Yes
terday Morning.

It was great shock to the entire
town to learn early yesterday morn
ing that Mrs. Clio Cope Brabham,
wife of Mr.. Angus Mckay Brabham,
had passed away. It was not gen
orally known that she was i'll, she
having been sick only a few days.
A decided change for the worse came
in her condition Tuesday night, and
the end came in a few hours, blood
poison having set in. Her death is
a terrible shock to us all. She was
born and reared in Bamberg, being
the only daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jno. H. Cope. In April, 1905, she
was married, and it seems hard that
one to whom life was just opening
up as it were, should go from among
those who loved her so well.
It was our privilege to know her
well, having lived in the same house
for two or three years, and the many
kindnesses and acts Of love shown to
us and our dear ones made her very
dear to us. She was almost idolized
by her parents, and the perfect COM
radeship existing between herself
and her father was beautiful.
A bride of less than two years, her.
body lies clad in her bridal robes
awaiting burial tomorrow-but her
pure soul has gone up to join the
redeemed at the marriage supper Of
the Lamb.
The burial will take place at the
new cemetery tomorrow (Thursday)
morning, at eleven o'clock, and the
services will be conducted by Rev.
Peter Stokes.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-12-13

The tax levy for the city of Ander-
son for next year is nineteen and one
tenth mills, and yet Anderson is one
of the most prosperous towns in the
State. You people of Bamberg, who
are only paying six mills and no IL
cense, think on the difference. Of
course if you are afraid to spend
money, the growth of the town will
be retarded.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-12-13
Cotton Association Meeting.

To the cotton growers of Bamberg
county and the public in general:
A public meeting of all cotton grow
ers interested in the Southern cot
ton association, and everybody inter;
ested in the price of cotton now and
hereafter, is hereby called to meet
in the court house at Bamberg on
next Monday, December 18th, 1906,
for the purpose Of reorganizing and
electing delegates to the State Con-
vention, meeting at II o'clock.
JAMES B. GUESS,
County President Southern Cotton
Association.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-12-13
Dispensary Sales For November.

Bamberg- Sales, s3,47o.26; in
voice price, s2,579.4 gross profit,
$S9O.83; expenses, $201. 36; net profit
S689.47.
Denmark Sales, 81, ,770.45; invoice
price, 81, BIAS; gross profit, $453, 90;
expenses, $122.73; net profit, $330.N.
Olar-Sales, $1,N6.05; invoice
price, $796.69; gross profit, $279.36;
expenses, $94.04; net profit $185.32.
Ehrhardt- Sales, $9A.05; invoice
price, $718.49; gross profit, $265. IS;
expenses, $S6.25; net profit, $179.a.
Midway7Sales, $226.50; invoice
price, $168.24; gross profit, $58.S;
expenses, $51 .26; net profit, $500:
Profits to the towns and county for
the month are as follows: Bamberg,
$344.73; Denmark, $165. .13; Olar,
$92.66; Ehrhardt, $89.65; Midway,
$3.50; Bamberg county, $695.6.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-12-13
COUNTRY NEWS LETTERS.
SOMEINTERESTING HAPPENINGS
IN VARIOUS SECTIONS.
News Items Gathered All Around
the County and Elsewhere.
Ehrhardt News.

EHRHARDT, December 10.-Mr.
and Mrs. Jacob Ehrhardt returned
from a trip to Newberry last Wed
nesday. Spent Wednesday night with
Col. Jno. F. Folk and family and
drove out Thursday.
Wasn't the shower Thursday night
refreshing? 1t settled the dust and
made travelling more pleasant.
Some farmers have had a hog kill
ing, and they would be glad to get
some cold weather, in order to- cure
their meat.
We notice that most of our mer-
chants are not buying much Christ.
mas goods for their stock.
Mr.. w. P. Pate, who has been
agent at Ehrhardt for the A. G. L.
Railway Co., has accepted a position
at Laurens. We all regret to see
him leave, but we are glad his wages
are nearly double what he was get.
ting here, and the responsibility les
sened. He is a good agent, prompt,
positive, and accommodating. He
will make friends in his new home,
as he has here, is our prediction.
Messrs. Sam w. Copeland, ]. C.
Kinard, and G. B. Clayton have gone
to Oklahoma to look at their pur-
chases they made from an agent ear.
lier in the year. Hope they will
eniOy the trip.
Mr.. E. P. Copeland, who has been
in Florida for some time, is spending
some time with his parents. He
thinks of staying until after Xmas.
Farmers are inquiring for cotton
seed meal, but seems as if the mills
are oversold and are reluctant about
giving them prices on their output
of meal. The up-country farmers
say their cotton seed are better than
any other fertilizer they can get, and
are not selling off their cotton seed
as usual.
The school girls are making their
arrangements so as to spend their
Xmas holidays at home with their
parents.
Mr.. Barney HERS is clerking for
C.. Ehrhardt & Sons, and will be
pleased to serve his many friends
with the rare bargains they are Civ
ing all of their customers.
The laborers are moving about
rapidly, hunting for the best places
and the easiest places. Some say they
want to go on the farm so they can
rest up. One thing they will find,
that supplies will not be as easy in
1907 as they were this year.
Mr.. Ramsey has taken up the depot
agency at this place. Hope he will
be pleased with the job.
A short trestle was burned on the
railroad inside of the corporate linn
it's last Saturday night week ago,
but it was found out in time to repair
the damage before the train came in.
Mr. I. D. Copeland will move to
town this week. Mrs. Moore, who
now occupies his dwelling, will move
down in Robertsville and occupy the
house recently vacated by Mr.. Joe
Kinsev. JEE.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-12-13
Tyner's Dyspepsia Remedy.

Do you belch up wind? Taste your
food after eating? See specks before the
eyes? Are you pale and haggard? Does
your heart futter? Are you dizzy? Do
YOU have pains in side or back? Rising
or pimples on the skin? Are you low
spirited? Is there a sour taste? Breath
bad? Headache? Weak kidneys? Bill
ious? Constipated? Are you nervouss
If so, you have dyspepsia, and it is dan.
gerous condition. To cure, take Tyners
Dyspepsia Remedy. 1t is made for just
such troubles and symptoms. Tyners
Dyspepsia Remedy removes acids from
the stomach, strengthens weak stomachs,
and cures the worst dyspepsia or indiges-
ton. Druggists or by express SOC bottle.
Money refunded if it fails to cure. Medi-
cal advice and circular free by writing to
Tyner Remedy Co., Augusta, Ga.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-12-13
Barnwen News.
(From The People.)

In his suit against the Southern
railway for damages for personal in-
juries received at Denmark several
months ago, DR.. A. Bethune Patter-
son received a verdict for $700.
Herbert E. Gyles, Esq, formerly
of Blackville, now a prominent Aiken
attorney, will marry on the 9th.
instant, Miss Matte, daughter Of ex-
mayor John Staub, of Aiken.
Judge Gage, the lawyers and the
petit juries have proven that special
terms are luxuries rather than ne-
cessities. During the three weeks
ending on Saturday, in addition to-
the criminal cases disposed Of, some
twenty civil cases were tried by the;
juries, and a number settled without
trial. The calendar is left in good
shape and like industry at the Spring
term will clearit. Judge Gage went
to his home Saturday afternoon to
rest for a few days. He will hear
equity cases for several days this
week.
Judge ]. O. Patterson left Sunday
afternoon for Washington, to be
ready for the opening of congress on
Monday. He will have another con-
test for his seat in the sixtieth con-
gress, Rev. Isaac Myers, the colored
Methodist preacherof Beaufort, hav-.
ing last week, through his colored
attorney, Jacob Moorer, of Orange
burg, served notice to that effect on
the State board Of canvassers. In
the general election Judge Patter-
son received 1888 votes, while only
226 were cast for Myers. Nearly all
of the Myers vote came from Beau
fort.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-12-13
Death of Simon Brown.

Mr.. Simon Brown, of Blackville,
died suddenly at his home Wednes.
day night of last week while sitting
at the supper table. The burial took
place in Augusta. Mr.. Brown was
about seventy-fve years old, and
leaves a number Of children and
grandchildren. He had for years
been one of the most prominent citi.
zens and merchants of Blackville
but had lately turned his large mer'
camille business over to his sons. HI
was swell known and had many friend!
in Bamberg.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-12-13
Carlisle Fitting School.

At the recent session of the South
Carolina Metodist conference, the
board of education made the follow
ing report as to the work and condi-
ton of the Carlisle Fitting School at
this place:
We are glad to report that the
Carlisle Fitting school is in good
working order. Our new headmas.
ter, w. S. Hogan, Jr., with his as.
sistants, w. r Roberts, ]. c. Guilds,
Jr., and Miss ena Walser, has the
work we'll in h, I'D, and the prospects
of the school are bright. Short crops
in that section have interfered ma
terially with the attendance this year.
The enrolment for 1906-07 to date is
rs. We have assurances that others
will enter at the beginning of the
second term.
The school property is worth $780,
900. The endowment of $1,000,
gift from the late Gen. F. M. BAN
berg, is safely invested, bringing in
an annual income of $500. All ex.
penses have been paid, and about
$500 surplus remained, which was
expended on improvements.
All things considered, the health OF
the student body has been remark
ably good. Only one case of serious
sickness occurred during the past ses-
sion. Pure artesian water flows into
both dormitories, and is the only
water used for both drinking and
cooking purposes.
During the past summer all OF the
buildings have been repaired and
renovated. Five hundred dollars
was expended on improvements. A
new artesian we'll has been bored
and electric lights have been install
ed in all of the buildings and dormi-
tories. In addition to the regular
studies, classes have been organized
in Greek and French.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-12-13
IN THE PALMETTO STATE.
INTERESTING OCCURRENCES OF VARIOUS
KINDS IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
State News Boiled Down for Quick Reading
Punsent Paragraphs About Men
and Happenings.

The president has re-appolnted
Geo. D. Shore as postmaster at Sum-
ter, Jno. R. Cochran at Anderson,
and J. F. Richardson at Greenville.
All these are white Republicans.
Clarence Henderson, a young white
man, has been arrested and is in jail
at Spartanburg, charged with arson.
He is charged with having set fire to
the barn of B. F. Harley, but the
evidence against him is purely cir,
cumstantial.
The Seaboard Air Line has .pur-
chased thirty acres of land at Cayce,
just across the Congaree river from
Columbia, on which it is said they
will erect a round house and shops.
This will also be used as freight
yard. The company paid $3.50 an
acre for the land.
A real estate company of Ander-
son has purchased the old William
ston Female college property, and
will make it a summer hotel for per-
sons seeking health and pleasure.
There is a fine mineral spring at
Williamson. The company has a
capital stock of S25, 900.
Franklin J. Moses, who was known
as the robber governor of South
Carolina during the reconstruction
days, died at Winthrop, Mass, Tues
day of this week. He was sixty years
old. He was found dead in his bed,
at his boarding house, he being as
phyxiated by gas from stove used
to heat the room,
William Schram, a white boy Is
years old, committed suicide last
week at his fathers home near Able
vile. He was found in the pasture
with a bullet hole in his head and a
revolver by his side, and died soon
after being taken home, His family
knew of no reason why he should
have taken his life.
It is rumored in Charleston that
the Southern Railway will turn over
to the Seaboard Air Line Railway
it's line from Columbia to Charles
ton, thus giving the Seaboard an
entrance into Charleston. It is un-
derstood that the Seaboard was pre-
pairing to build a branch line from
near Camden to Charleston, it having
acquired some property in that city
recently.
Sumter is a unique city in many
respects, but the most recent i'm
provement there is the removing of
all signs from Main street and all
wooden awning frames. The city
council requires that all awnings
must be iron frames of a uniform
height, and no signs are allowed.
This movement was started by the
ladies of the civic league. All are
delighted at the improved appearance
of the street.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-12-13

Reports presented at the Baptist
State convention showed a member
ship of over lis, 900, with 455 preach
ers in the State. Last year the adj
ditions amounted to 5,718. .Collec-
tions for church purposes were $751;
486.43, against ST., ,999.95 last year.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-12-13
Ehrhardt Etchings.

EHRHARDT, December 9.--Miss
Moye Brabham who has been attend
ing the graded school here for the
past year, has gone to Savannah to
make her home with her father.
Mr.. J. C.. Copeland went to Bam-
berg last Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Ehrhardt and
children, who have been spending
several days in Newberry, returned
home last Friday.
The Methodist choir met at the
home of Mr.. j. D. Padgett last
Thursday evening for practice.
MIR. and Mrs. John Kinard were in
town last Tuesday.
The town council has decided. to
run the water main from Roberts
corner down the street opposite the
school building for the benefit Of the
school. This is the proper thing to
do, and the school appreciates the
action of the council.
Mrs. ]. F. Copeland and daughter,
Mrs. T. ]. HERS, will leave Sunday
for Millen, Ga., to visit Mrs. Cope
lands brother, Mr.. ]. F. Carter.
DR.. and Mrs. j. F. Coleman were
in town last Thursday.
Mr., and Mrs. W. L. Mitchum Wis
tied Mr.. G. B. Clayton's family last
Monday.
There were two bears in town last
week, to the delight of the small boy.
They were on their way to Hampton.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. E. Sease spent
last Thursday in town.
Mr.. M. B. Bishop went to Olar last
Friday.
The many friends of Rev. T. L.
Belvin will be delighted to learn that
he has been returned to this circuit
for another year.
The school entertainment will be
the 31st instant, Friday night before
Christmas. There is talk of oysters
being served.
Miss Elizabeth Mcmillan visited
Miss Bessie Dannelly this week.
Mr.. W. P. Pate has resigned his
position here as depot agent to &C
cept work in Laurens. He left for
his new post Of duty last Saturday.
Mr.. Bert Dannelly went to Bam-
berg last Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. C.. Westerlund and
daughter, Mrs. Conrad Hartz, spent
last week in Charleston.
Mr.. B. F. Zeigler went to Bamberg
last Thursday on business.
A good many young folks were at
Mr.. H. A. Hughes last Wednesday
night at a sugar boiling. All report
fine time.
Mr.. J. M. Bishop is working for
Mr.. Henry Planer this week.
Mr.. William Fender passed through
town last Monday on his way to the
Carlisle Fitting School.
Mr.. O. P. Folk, of Folks Store,
was in town last Saturday.
Mr.. T. D. Beard, of Colston, was
in town last Saturday and Sunday.
Rev. Cooper, of Sally's, spent last
Saturday night with Mr.. and Mrs.
w. l.. Mitchum.
Mr.. G.. L. Kinard will leave today,
Monday, for Charleston to attend
the session of the Masonic Grand
Lodge. GEORGE MCMILLAN.
Ehrhardt Graded School.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-12-13
New Advertisements.

T.J. Counts, Referee in Bankruptcy
Notice to Creditors.
J. J. Smoak-Livery Stable.
Jas. s. Simmons-For Sale or Rent.
Bamberg Furniture and Hardware Co.
B. F. Avery Stalk Cutters.
d. G. Folk, Administrator Estate of
Plenty Stephens-Notice to Debtors and
Creditors.
William Orr-Fresh Meats.
R. w. D. Rowell, County Auditor-As-
sessment Notice.
L. A. Brabham, Administrator Estate
of DR.. J. L. Kearse-Letters Dismissory.
e. C. FOLK.
It will pay you to read the new adVer-
tisement of that enterprising merchant,
81. c. Folk, in this issue. He has the
goods and the prices are very reasona-
Bile. Anything in general merchandise
and furniture can be had at his store.
THEODORE KOHN
Kohn's new ad. gives some valuable in
formation to Christmas shoppers. He has
the goods you want, and prices are being
sacrificed during his gigantic sale. Note
the interesting prices quoted in the ad.
this week. You can get great bargains
at his store always, but especially during
this great sale,
PLANTERS MERCANTILE CO.
See the ad. of this new firm in this
issue. They have opened up tremen-
dous stock of new goods, and it will pay
you to give them call. Go in and see
their stock and get prices.
MOVES GROCERY STORE.
Moye's half page ad. tells of the gooo
things to be had at this establishment. All
sorts of delicacies for Christmas are to be
had there, and you should visit them
without fail when doing your Christmas
shopping.
PEOPLES BANK.
This new banking institution has an
advertisement in another column. The
bank is we'll oficered and managed and
solicits your business, assuring you of
every courtesy and convenience possible.
Four per cent interest is paid in the saw
ings department.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-12-13
The Cotton Market.

Tuesday the government estimate
of the cotton crop came out, which put
this years crop at IL, SAG, 900 bales.
This estimate caused the market to
rapidly decline, it going off sixty
points Tuesday. To-day "wednesday
the price being paid in Bamberg is
1O4 cents, and the receipts for this
week were about two hundred bales.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-12-13

Senator Latimer has declined to-
pay the income tax, saying he is not
liable, as senators and congressman
are employees Of the United States.
Congressman johnson and Aiken are.
the only congressman who pay the
income tax. SO
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-12-13

Of course you pay your money,
But you get your moneys worth,
For what does money mean to you
When Rocky Mountain Teas on earth?
81. F. HOOVER.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-12-13
Attention Bamberg Guards.

All members Of the company are
requested to attend a meeting Of the
Guards at the armory next Thurs
day night (20th). Be sure and come.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-12-13
COLUMBIA DISTRICT.

s Aiken-W Snyder.
3 Batesbnrg-A Cauthen.
Columbia Washington street, P F
sKiigo; Main street, A N Brunson; Green
street, B r Turnipseed; CRANKY, j T
i NaeF Farlane; Brookland, supplied by ] c
Holley
Edgewood-C E Peele.
Edgefeld- Auld.
Fairfield-JI Spinks.
Gnbert-J Il Inabinet.
s Graniteville-J N Wright.
Johnston-J W Ariail
Leesyille-M NJ Brabham.
s5s Lexington-A s Leslie.
Lexington Fork-E A Wayne.
81 North Augusta L Stokes.
Ridgeway-O N Rountree.
Wagner-Supplied by N Stone.
Warrenville- by D r Roof.
Wateree- by w D Patrick.
Columbia college-W W Daniel, presi.
dent; s 81 Zimmerman, agent.
Epworth orphansge-W B Wharton,
superintendent.
Paine college-G W Walker
Assistant Sunday school editor-L F
Beatty.
Conference missionary secretaries
s IF Kilgo and 81 B Brown.
~ FLORENCE DISTRICT.
NJ d Nooao,, .,dar
D. ~ attsN;iia e~ c M W HeoL
Pennests.;,ie c;rcn;t "A TDnn,on
~ ~Br;ohtsv;,iaNP r Inorabam
CaTfersv;iie- -SrnnI;ed hvJ r Tav,or
Gheraw-B g Mnrnhv
Cba-aa o;-on;t SnnIl;od h, Hook
Cheetort;aid Stapanson
GinSe III W.idon u,o
4 N:E. =. Te;u;.. D D uo,,.. T.,
10Th agd Inmher snnni;ed hv ' p II &
,pe.sa, "no oAl'o' '"pp'o y
s5nea maea;n oton o;-on;t Moio-
Tiaranes TIE Worr;s
MsnT TioIeagg-t . - ITnaas Moiis.
sssnIeTD IM 9 3uess:
yaasas o,sons ph;ii;us 81 Iuse
I;haa.. n r. n Ena!e,.
MasIhS-. n M.i1;";x
TcColl Mills-Snnnlied nv Hamlin
Etheridge.
Florence by w G Gleaton.
Timmonsville-E W Mason.
cprrrv,,,p ,,orp,cn
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METHODIST APPOINTMENTS.
Where the Preachers VIII Labor Dur.
ing the Coming Year.
ANDERSON DISTRICT.

ANDERSON DISTRICT.
] s Beasley, presiding elder.
Anderson-St Johns, R S Truesdale;
/ West End, W E Virgins.
Orrville- E Edwards.
Antreville supplied by II W Shealey.
Donalds-J E Beard.
Lowndesville-O NJ Abney.
Mccormick NJ Friday.
Mt Carmel-J W Bailey.
Pelzer-R w Barber.
Pendleton-S W Henry.
Starr-E F Scroggins.
Seaeca-C L Mccain.
Townville-Supplied by ] N Bryant.
Walhalla-JC G Yongue.
Westminister-GT T Harmon, Jr.
Williamson circuit-R @ Boulware;
B Williamson and Belton, R L Holroyd;
G. T. Harmon, ,supernumerary.
CHARLESTON DISTRICT.
r Herbert Jones, presiding elder.
Allendale-T G O'Dell.
Appleton TPeeler.
Beaufort and Port Royal-A. B. Wat
son.
Bethel circuit R Copeland.
Black Swamp B Campbell.
Charlesson-Bethel, G Beckwith;
Trinity, W I Herbert; Spring Street, G P
Watson; Cumberland, T Creech.
Mt Pleasant-L D Gillespie.
Ehrhardt- L Belvin.
Hampton-G R Shaffer.
Hendersonville-H B Hardy.
Ridgeland-Jno Manning.
Round O-S D Vaughan.
Smoaks-J R Sojourner.
South Hampton-W D Bedenbaugh.
Walterboro- L Daniel.
Young's Island-Supplied by W A
Wimberley.
Charleston Port society-P A Murray,
chaplain.
Student in Vanderbilt University-P
&C Garris.
COKEsBURY DISTRICT.
w T Duncan, presiding elder.
Abbeville-J G Roper.
Butier-O L Durant.
Cokesbury-G r Whitaker.
Greenwood-Main street, n B Kelly;
Greenwood and Abbeville mills, j n
Y Lawson.
Kinards-DP P Boyd.
q Newberry-Central, B N Grier; Mollo.
hon and O'Nealle street, j Miller.
Newberry circuit-A 81 Best.
Ninety-Six-E T Hodges.
Parksville-R R Doyle.
Phoenix E Strickland.
Prosperity-H w Whitaker.
PrincetonJ L Ray.
Baluda-R w Humphries.
Verdery-E p Green.
Waterloo-W e Barre.
Whitmife-Foster Speer.
Lander college|no 0 Wilson, presi-
dent.
Student at Vanderbilt University, ] B
Kilgore.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-10-17
The Eleven Lost Days.

The IL days from September to
13 inclusive are memorable for hav
ing once been entirely omitted from
the calendar of the Anglo-Saxon world.
The Gregorian calendar was not
adopted by the British empire until
1851, long after most other nations Of
the civilized world had conformed
with it. In that year an act of parlia-
ment prescribed that the next year,
1852, should begin on January l, in
stead of on March 20, as had previous
ly been the rule, and that in the fol.
lowing September these II days should
be dropped from the calendar, the
day following September being
known as September IA. Stirring
times thosezWere, too, (which days
were not lightly to be SPARED from q
year, with GIVE coma Esitllas and
Washington Beginning the +c6nQ nest OF
the Ohio valley. But the procession
of the equinoxes took no note al
trifles like these, which could be a.
complished as well under one calen
darial style as another 1t. may be
observed that, while Gregory dropped
only ten days from 1882, IL days ha6
to go from 1852, and, Russia would
have to drop 13 from 1906 to square
her dates with the rest Of the world
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