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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-16

"Oh, 1 am SO glad, so very glad" she
said.
He handed her into her launch
DO come to us one Sunday" she begged
Il Will try to persuade Lily to come also ="
Lady Swindon's departure had acted as
got back Lady Thurso was just saying
goodbye to the last of her guests AS the
last carriage drove off the butler spoke
to her.
His lordship begs that you and Lady
Maud will go to his room as soon as you
are disengaged. my lady," he said.
Tell his lordship we will come imme-
on the river, were We not? Could you wait
few minutes? Thurso wants to see me
about something"
Maud Joined her from the lawn, and they
went together to Thurso's private sitting
room at the end of the house. He was
sitting at his table in the window, and with
his usual courtesy got up as they entered
age containing bottle of dark blue glass.
He had just finished undoing this when they
came in.
"A cigarette, Lily?" he said. II want
ten minutes talk.
She took one; he waited till she had lit it.
Maud tells me that you and she undid
a package that arrived here this afternoon,
addressed to me. and threw 1t away. Are
either of you in the habit of doing such
things, spay ask? Do you open other peo-
ples letters?"
.'Thurso, don't be FOOL" said Maud
quietly
His face went very white for a moment.
You might make an effort to follow my
example"
..Is it courteous to ask Lily and me. IL we
open other peoples letters?" she asked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-16

isn't the motor coming round, and I'm not
ready yet
Thurso got up too.
We'll who wants to go over to Windsor,
and who wants to go on the river, and who
wants to do nothing?" he asked.
This broke up the conference. as 1t was
designed to do. Count Villars and Lady
Yardly expressed preference for the river.
Thurso and Theodosia with her husband
went to Windsor. Ruby Majendie and Jim
had already vanished, and Lord Yardly
murmured something about letters and
went toward the house. In consequence,
Maud and her sster-in-law, both of whom
preferred to do nothing whatever. were left
alone There had been certain design
about this, though successfully yelled on
Lily's part. She wanted to talk to Maud.
and very gentle limiting had been sufficient
to make other people choose other things.
Count Villars seemed disposed to reconsider
the respective values of the river and the
lawn when he realized what the disposition
of the party was but he was already COM
mitted and did not attempt diplomatic eva
sion3 which would have deceived nobody.
The rest of the party dispersed IN their
various directions, and 1t not til the
motor had crunched the drive and the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-16
THEHOUSE OFDEFENC
BY EDWARD F. BENSON
1905 by YBamA )
BY EDWARD F. BENSON.

No one has ever attracted me like that. I
l could put all my affairs into his hands
with the utmost confidence. He is so
strong. you know. We women want some
body awfully strong. don't we? Somebody
who would make you go on playing bridge
in the middle of an earthquake. Well, he
is like that. I said 1 was not in love with
him. thought 1t was true-but i don't
know. Perhaps being in love means that
You see, 1t has never happened before to
me. 1 can't recognize it, or say This Is
love- because l haven't seen it before
But you can tell me. When you said you
would marry Thurso, was it that, or some
thing like that? Oh. dear. poor Mr.. Coch-
ran! He hasn't shown the slightest lncl-
nation to ask me to marry him."
There was a fine irony about this and
Lily Thurso. despite the previous discussion
on Christian Science. felt at that moment
much inclined to believe in the Inherent
malice of chance questions But her an
swer was according to the spirit, though not
strictly in accordance with the letter
Give him his chance, then. Maud, she
said. Il think entirely as you do. 1t is
strength that is to US the adorable thing.
And that she added with sudden adrolt-
ness, "is what bothers me about Thurso
just now 1t is so weak to allow yourself
to make habits that you know all the Tune
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-16
Consistent

From the Catholic Standard and Times.
Dear" said the prominent preacher, Il
want you to notify all the papers to send
reporters to the church next Sunday. l will
preach a very strong sermon"
YES" replied his wife; what will your
theme be-"
Il shall strongly urge the abolition of all
Sunday work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-16
Badinage.

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
suit?'
Bought It."
"Oh you needn't be afraid to tell me your
tailors name. / wouldn't go to him."
I'm not afraid of that. He doesn't give
credit at ALL"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-16
Home, Sweet Home.

From the Baltimore American
The Elss have had a jolly time.
The far west to explore:
And yet they're glad they're back aga.a-
Back, back to Baltimore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-16
CHAPTER vi.

- - AUD was lying in a long chair
IN ~ on the lawn the next afternoon.
lN defending Christian Science
lv from the tongues of the mock
ers of whom there were many
She had an ally. it is true in Alice Yardiy
who in her big hat and white dress with
blue sash looked like a doubtful Romney,
and was smiling. literally. with all her
might The more the Knockers Knocked the
kinder and wider grew her smile. AS an ally.
however. Maud for her part would sooner
have done battle alone. for Alice was rather
of the nature of an ally whose main work
was to reveal to the eIany the weak points
in the forttications and the undefended
angles. Wherever-so Maud felt-there was
any possible difficulty in the scheme of
things entire" Alice Yardly was there way
ing a large cheerful flag to call attention
to It.
No. I'm not Christian Scientist. Thur
So" said Maud, land l only told you all
at lunch because | thought II would inter
est you what | actually saw. Sandy the
nurse said was absolutely dying, and.
though It was really no use, she wanted
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-07-05
erief session Of Senate.

S - Brief Session Of Senate.
After the introduction Of eight bills
two resolutions on the illness of Seu-
ator j. B. Ware Of the thirty-seven@
district and Doorkeeper John w.
Green and the reading Of the govern
or's message, the senate adjourned,
after being in session a little over
IAN hour. 3
Probably the most important bill
introduced was that OF Senator W. 8.
McHenry of the forty-second district,
providing for leasing the Western and
Atlantic railroad at the expiration OF
the present lease to the Nashville,
Chattanooga and st. Louis.
This bill provides that it be leased
for not less than forty years and not
less than $4,000 per month, or not
less than sixty years or not more
than ninety-nine years, at 100000 per
month. The lease proposed includes
the shops of the road and rolling
stock. This bill is the same as mat
which was introduced last year by Mr..
McHenry.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-07-05
4ILtMAN is PR0DDED.
FelIow-conferees Aneered Because Of
South CaroIinian's Charge. That
They Carried rs. O." Brand.

Y "A Washington dispatch says: Sen
ator Ben Tillman came very near be-
ing pitchforked out of the railroad
rate conference committee Wednesday
because Of his speech in the senate
Monday in which be deliberately
placed the IS. O." STANDARD OiD
brand on the foreheads Of all his col
leagues in the conference and mos.
OF the senators as well. -
Mr. Richardson of Alabama, the only
other democrat on the conference
committee, was especially incensed at
Senator Tillman's unbridled denuncia-
ton Of the committee as tools Of the
Standard Oil company. All the repuo-
licans on the committee were very
angry, but the Indignation of MIR. Rich
ardson knew no bounds.
The other members Of the confer
ence deliberated long time Wednes-
day as 10 whether they would again
sit in conference with Tillman. A
plan was discussed to request the
senate to name some, other senator
in his place for stated reasons.
These would have been that Sena-
tor Tillman had played the part OF u
bIackguard, had slandered his asse-
ciates unjustiy and had represented
an amendment as being dictated by
the Standard OIL company, when prac-
tcally every independent oil producer
and refner in the country is lombard
ing the senate with telegrams assert.
ing that if this amendment. Is not
adopted every vestige Of competition
with the Standard will disappear.
Thus they argue that Senator Till
man is really the only member stand
ing up for the Standard Oh company.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-07-05
WOMAN sPURNED HIS LOVE
Then Grimes Secured His Gun and
Shot Her to Death.

Then Grimes Secured His Gun and
Shot Her to Death.
Because he was filed with love and
jealousy and his love was unreturned,
John Alexander Grimes, a mill hand,
early "wednesday morning shot and
killed Mrs. Eyfe McGinnis, at the
home Of her father, w. ]. Barnett, g.
farmer, who lives in Milton county,
cne mile north Of Roswell, Ga. @
Grimes is safe within the local Jail,
the only place he could find SAFETY,
as his act has aroused much indig-
nation. and there was talk Of vio-
lence to the prisoner.
At the time of the tragedy, Mrs.
McGinnis was preparing breakfast IN
the dining room Of the cabin. Grimes.
who has been boarding at the house:
for some three months, came In to-
talk tc her and accused her ct being
too intimate with her father-inlaW,
S. w. McGinnis. 4
She denied the charge and Grimes
then told her that he intended TO.
shoot her and she said for him 20
shoot. He left the dining room, vent
to a rear room, and secured shota
gun.
Apparently Mrs. McGinnis had no
idea that he intended to shoot until;
he entered the room, shotgun IN hand.
Then she realized that he was IN
earnest. She started to run to rne
side of her young son, who was IN
the room at the time OF the Tragedy,
and then Grimes fred, the load taking
effect in her head and killing her m
stantlY. -
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-07-05
WILD RumoRs CLOSE SCHOOLS.
sillv Hebrews Thought Russ1an Cut
Throats Were After Them.

Throats Were After Them.
A wild rumor that ohildreR's
throats were being cut in the puDac
schools resulted in such excfcement
and panic throughout the lower east
side in New York wednesday tnas
fifteen schools with $4,000 pupiis,were1
closed for the day. The trouble was
caused by operations performed ON
several children Tuesday for the re-
moval of sdenoids in the back OF the
throat and nasal organs. The opera
tim IS not a dangerous one, ou1 es-
necially among the Hebrews sae re-
mort was exaggerated Wednesday IN
the report that the Russian anttJeWs
were operating in this country anu
a start was being made on HeoreW
children in the schools. It was not
long until many of the schools were
surrounded by frantic parents oent
on rescuing their little ones.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-07-05
WOMAN HELD TURNKEY.

Faithful wife Of Convict AIDS Him
In Breaking Jail.
Through the assistance OF his Wlfe'
I r. Ball of Mddleboro, KY, one
of the most noted desperadoes OF east
ern Kentucky, escaped from Jail at
Richmond, Va, on Thursday night
James SayIor and Steve Turner,
charged with murder, and James Tur-
ner an aassed cattle thief, also es'
capped.
Mrs. Ball held the turnkey, while
her husband and the others made thei
way to liberty. The woman is held
under arrest.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-07-05
RAILROADS TO BE SUED.

Alleged That They Have Violated the
Safety Appliance Law.
Attorney General Moody has direct
ed that suit be brought against a large
number of railroad companies to ~
cover penalties for violation of the
safety appliance law through failure
to keep their equipment in proper
condition. The largest number Of vio-
.ations attributed to any road is fifty.
two against the Atlantic Coast Line.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-07-05
S0t0NS OF GEORGIA
Assemble in Atlanta and Re-
sumo Legislative Duties.
PLENTY OF WORK AHEAD
H3oth Houses Get Down to Business
: Promptly-Governor's Message is
J Read and a Batch Of Import
ant Bills Introduced.

: The. Georgia general assembly met
dne Atlanta wednesday in annual ses-
sion, the house and the senate being
called to order at 10 O'Clock in the
morning by Speaker slaton and Pres
sident7 West, respectively. =
; The house gallery was well filed
when the call for order was sounded,
and the many visitors assembled look.
, ed on with interest as the representa-
tiyes Immediately entered upon the
business of the session.
: The call of the roll by Clerk John
IT. SBOifeuillet, Immediately following
prayer by the chaplain, Rev. Mr.. lin
mons, disclosed but few absentees.
! The house early evinced its determi-
nation to get down to steady busl-
ness, the motion Of Hon. Joe Hill Hall
<.of Bibb that the house meet at nine
O'Clock in the morning instead Of at
! ten o'clock, meeting with few dis
.sentins voices.
! The governors message was receiy-
ed and read in both houses, command
ing the close attention of. the mem
bers. I
Upon the call for the introduction
, of new matter, thirty-eight new bills
were introduced, adding to the large
amount Of unfinished business OF last
years session. <
Following the roll cali a joint res
olution was adopted that joint com
mittee of five from the house and
three from the senate be appointed
80 wait upon the governor to notify
him that the general assembly was
convened in annual session.
A message from the governor trans
mitted certificates of election of mem
bers Of the house elected to fill va
.cancies occasioned by death and res
ignations. - Es.: -
The following newly elected mem
bers were then called before the bar
of the house and sworn in by Assocf
ate Justice Cobb: w. H. Buchanan
of Ware, vice JIM. Spence, resigned;
James Taylor Of Sumter, vice J. H.
Lumpkin, deceased; Eschol Graham
of Teffair, vice D. c. McLennan, de,
ceased, and T. P. Ramsey OF Murray,
vice A. K. Ramsey, deceased.
A joint resolution OF Mr.. Connor
of Barlow was unanimously adopted
and. Immediately transmitted to the
senate, expressing the hope that Hon.
William Jennings Bryan will accept
the invitation Of the State Agricultu-
raj Society to visit the state fair In
Atlanta next October. Applause greet
ed the mention of the Nebraskars
name. --.-.-...-....- -.........--- -..
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-07-05
sULPHITEs IN sAUsAeEs.
Professor Of Chemistry B%fs Products
Of Kansas Packers.

A chemical analysis Of hamburger
steak, bologna sausage, Polish sau-
sage. frankfurters and wienerwursts
bought in the open market from three
leading packing companies In Kan
sac CITY has convinced DR.. Lndberg,
professor of chemistry and to1icology
in the Kansas City Hanemann Medi-
cal college, that these products OF the
packing companies contain sulphites.
DR.. Lindberg began his investigator
OF the packing house products long:
before the present agitation.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-07-05
RY ROPE AND TORCH.

lif. of Negro In Indian Territory 10
Taken BY Mob.
A negro who committed a crlmlna1
assault upon the 16-year-old daughter
OF Ira Robertson, near Wbmack, /. T.,
was captured Sunday night and after
being taken back to the scene of his
crime, was hanged and burned. He
confessed and offered no resistance to
the mob.
TO one person the negro gave his
name as Cliff Mays of Marshall, Tex,
and he told another that it was Will
Newbrlghr of San Antonio.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-07-05
GOES cARBoLtc ACID ROUTE.
Strike Strikes Out Because His
Spouse Was Ohdurate.

After pleading in vain with his wife
to forget the past and live with him
again. Isadore Strike, a Russian Jew,
at Atlanta, Thursday, drained bot
rle of carbolic acid in her presence
and died at the Grady hospital a few
hours later, medical aid being unable
to save his life.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-07-05
FOR JAMESTOWN EXPOSITION.

Report of Conferees Provides $1,32o1
600 for Ter-Centennial.
The conference agreement on the
senate amendment to the sundry civil
bill providing for government partici-
nation in the jamestown Ter'Centen-
nial which was reported Wednesday,
proyides for an appropriation OF ST.
5000. The original amount OF $780,
600 for government building was
reduced by $4,000.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-07-05
Bio Shoe Failure Announced.

The failure of White Durham Shoe
Company, boot and shoe manufacture
ers OF Brockton and Boston, Waa
announced Saturday. Liabilities esti-
mated about 100000, and assets
slightly over 100000.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-07-05
RATE MEASURE A LAW.
President Affxes His Signature To
Most important Measure Passed
BY the Congress.

The president Friday night, at
11:15, signed the railroad rate bill.
He also signed the naturalization bill
a. lock canal across the Istnmus OF
Panama.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-07-05
WHITES FIGHT BLACK. TROOPS.

Negro Soldiers At Fort Leavenwor'n
Have Liberties CurtaiIed.
In a clash in Leavenworth, Kans.,
Saturday night between white and
colored troops at Fort LeavensWorth,
two members of the engineers corps
were severely beaten and others were
cut and bruised. TWO men are IN
the hospital. The trouble has been
brewing since the colored troops re-
gently assaulted a white soldier. AS
& result OF the clash, an order was
issued suspending all passes issued to
men to visit the city.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-07-05
FORMER MILLIONAIRE DEAD.

Man Who Made Way With Vast sum
is No More.
Word has been received In Wash
tngton that Thomas E. Waggaman,
former treasurer Of the Catholic Uni
versity, who failed for over $4,O0o'-
600 a year ago, died at farm house
near Annapolis, Md, where he has
been for a number of months. He was
GO years old.
Waggaman's failure startled Wash
ington, where hundreds OF persons
had placed with him various sums Tor
investment and which were lost.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-07-05
MRS. 7HAw UNRosoMs HERSELF.
Tells Husbands Attorneys Some De-
tails of Her Past Life.

A New York special says: Mrs.
Ea1ry Thaw has laid bare all the
details of her past life and connec-
ton with Stanford White, to Judge Or
colt and other attorneys who are to
defend her husband. Mrs. Thaw told
of her associations with White before
her marriage, and of his alleged pur-
suit OF her after her marriage.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-07-05
THE BREACH is WlDENED.
Downfall Of New Russian Ministry
Has Bad Effect

A st. Petersburg dispatch says: The
downfall of the Goremykin ministry,
whose blundering attempt to bridge
the chasm between the government
and parliament have resulted only in
widening the breach now is virtually
an accomplished fact, if the state
ment OF a grand duke to this effect
can be accepted.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-07-05
WILL INSPECT WAR SHIPS.
/ Iouisiana Adds New Feature to tn
Quarantine Regulation.

Quarantine Regulation.
A New Orleans dispatch says: Wa:'
ships from suspected yellow fever
ports which enter the Mississippi riv-
er this summer, must submit to the
same strict quarantine regulations as
any other vessels, according to de-
cisions OF the Louisiana state board
of health.
Holbrook argus., 1906-03-31
Waiting fbr tho Return Blow.

It was house with a balloon frame, standing on cedar posts. A fierce tempest from the North had struck 1t, says the Chicago Tribune, just after the roof had been put on and the weather boarding finished, and had pushed 1t five feet out of perpen- dicular.
 The owner was sitting on the front step. calmly contemplating the dam- age, when the traveller happened along.
 Had stroke of bad luck, haven't your" said the traveller.
 Yep"
 Building would have stood 1t all right If it had been finished, wouldn't it?"
 T reckon so."
 "Going to tear 1t down and build 1t over agaln?"
 May I ask what you intend to do with it?"
 "Nothing," answered the owner. "Go- Ing to wait for a hurricane to come from the other direction and straighten It up again."
Holbrook argus., 1906-03-31

Many plants are sensitive to other in. fuences than light. Some will close their leaves on being carried in a cart. The joltng seems to disturb their equanim- ity, though after time they become ap- parently unconscious of and insensible to it.
Holbrook argus., 1906-03-31
ClOse Figuring.

Doctor" said the shrewd- looking man, "how many feet of gas does it take to kill a man?'
 That's a rather queer question:" replied the doctor. "Why do you wish to know?"
 "One of the guests at my hotel used enough of it to kill himself and want to send in proper bill to his executors. s."-Philadelphia Press.
Holbrook argus., 1906-03-31
Distribution Easy.

Miss Jiltham-You have become a regular firt, and yet when refused you last year you said your heart was broken.
 MT. Gailey-Yes-er-into little pieces. Perhaps that's why I'm able now to give part of 1t to every girl I Philadelphia Press.
Holbrook argus., 1906-03-31
Made Rich.

"How ridiculous it is," remarked the wealthy tailor, ito say that clothe, don't make the man."
 'ThinK SOP queried his friend.
 "Why, ot course; they've made me-"
Holbrook argus., 1906-03-31
Edward Sets the Fashion.

Persons who consider that King Ed. ward sets tbe fashions may be inter. ested in learning that at Marlenbad his majesty promenades in green Tyrolese hat adorned with the usual feather, blue suit, with brown boots and a red tie.
Holbrook argus., 1906-03-31
A Modern WOoiug.

"Will you be mine?"
 "But why so sudden?
 "A big deal-an express train that does not wait-a half mile run to the depot. Make up your mind and wire me-"
 "Ill rivet you instead. I'm yours" Good - good by."-Clevelan Plain Dealer.
Holbrook argus., 1906-03-31
Slightly SardOnic.

"Do you think that these people will be received in fashionable society,""
 "Yes," answered Miss Cayenne, q think they will go even further than that, and be received in polite socie- ty."-Washington Star.
Holbrook argus., 1906-03-31
How Nice of Himi

"Yes," said the fair, young girl, Everybody says that I'm just the pic. ture of mamma"
 "Well," replied the gallant youth, "you're certainly fattering pIcture.' Catholic Standard and Times.
Holbrook argus., 1906-03-31
Between Friends.

Mayme-Fred says when we are mar. ried I can have everything want. Edyth-Poor fellow! He is evidently up against an awful delusiOn.
 Mayme-Why, what do you mean? Edyth-He imagines you have money.
Holbrook argus., 1906-03-31
It All Depends.

"But," said the political boss, "do you think your friend Blank can fill the office in satisfactory manner"
 "Well," replied the business man, "it depends altogether on the size of the office. Blank weighs 800 pounds"
Holbrook argus., 1906-03-31
Busy Business.

Hyker-I hear you have left the bank in which you were formerly employed. Pyker-Yes, three weeks ago. I'm In business for myself now.
 Hyker-So? What are you doing?
 Pyker-Looking for another job.
Holbrook argus., 1906-03-31
Friendly Tin.

Mrs. Gayboy-My husband thinks he knows lot about cooking. I can scarcely keep him out of the kitchen.
 Mrs. Naggsby-Why don't you dis- charge your pretty cook and do your own cooking
Holbrook argus., 1906-03-31
.Tuaf pnxaihIp

Little Wilie-Say, pa, who originat- ed the Santa Claus myth?
 Pa-It must have been the father of large family who happened to be short of cash and wanted to shift the responsibility, my son.
Holbrook argus., 1906-03-31
Advice.

"I'm always willing to lend an unfor. tunate friend helping hand" said the stranger.
 Take my advice" replied Three Fin, ger Sam, don't play cards in Crimson gulch. shington Star.
Holbrook argus., 1906-03-31

Merchant-Did you see Sloboy about that bill again?
 Colector-Yes, sir.
 Merchant-And I suppose he put you off as usual, eh?
 Collector-No, sir. He kicked me out this time.-,Chicago News.
Holbrook argus., 1906-03-31
An Early RefOrmer.

q am looking" said Diogenes, "for an honest man."
 "And when you find him. what are you going to do?"
 "S-sh! I'm not going to find him. That would spoil the joke. w ashing- ton Star.