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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-04-12
TALENTED MRS. WHITNEY.
The Daughter Of a Vanderbilt who
Models Sculpture.

The Dau8ntef OF q vanderbilt "h0
Models Sculpture.
Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney Of New
York Is daughter Of the late Corne-
Illus Vanderbilt. and as Miss Gertrude
Vanderbilt she was considered by eli
gible bachelors a great catch. both for
her beauty and her financial prospects.
Her debut about dozen years ago,
when she was eighteen years Of age,
was the leading social event Of that
season. She was wooed by many, In
Guiding foreigners Of title, but she
chose as her husband her playmate
from childhood, Harry Payne Whitney.
whose father. the late Secretary VIII
liam G. Whitney. had stately man.
sion on Fifth avenue near her own fa-
Tiers palatial residence on that street.
Mrs. Whitney is accomplished In
many ways, but as a sculptor she Is
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-04-12
POLES WANTED.

Prices wanted on the following cypress
poles, suitable for use as electric line
poles: 200 thirty foot poles; 62 thirty
five foot poles; 25 fifteen foot poles. To
be of black or red cypress, with 8 inch
tops, peeled and delivered at Bamberg.
See A. W. knight at Bamberg or write to
ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO.,
Savannah, Ga.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-04-12

in May last she married her secretary,
William Rapp, an American. When
the prima donna undertook to bring
her elder SONS from Germany and to
obtain the estate left by her husband
she encountered difficulties. Her sons
were detained on the ground that they
were liable to military service. She
appealed to the American state depart
ment for assistance, urging that, hav-
ing taken steps to become naturalized
here and having married an American,
she was entitled to bring her sons to
this country with her. The courts OF
saxony have now ruled In her favor
on this question and have also award
Cd her husbands fortune to her on the
grourd that she earned It
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-04-12
AN UNUSUAL CASE.
Nine. Schumann.Heink and Her Suo.
cess In German Courts.

Nine. Schumann.Heink and Her Suo.
cess I'm German Courts.
A curious controversy arose not long
ago as q result Of the efforts of Nine.
Schumann-Heink, the great contralto
singer, to assemble all her children
about her in the United States. 1t is
unusual for q prima donna to have
large family Of children, but Nine.
Schumann-H -Helnk has nine, and she
once said, II have new note In my
voice with each new. baby" The IA
nous German contralto liked the Unit
ed States 50 much that she decided to
make her home here and take out cit
izenship papers. Some two years ago
her husband, who was noted German
music teacher and conductor, died, and
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-04-12
New Advertisements.
THEODORE KOHN


Kohn's new ad. is interesting from the
standpoint of goods and price. Attrac-
tive prices are quoted on goods you need,
and you can shop at his store as easily
and satisfactorily by mail as in person.
Send him an order.
MRS K. I. sHUCK & co.
They desire to thank the ladies for at
tendance and patronage at the Easter
opening and also to inform them OF the
many new and beautiful goods just re-
ceived.
R. BRABHAM & SONS.
Again this firm comes forward with q
new ad. They have the goods and they
must be sold. If you have not visited
their store and been shown goods and
compared prices, you have not done your
duty to yourself. If you need spring and
summer wearables, now is the time to
buy.
MOVES GROCERY STORE.
Your attention is directed to the new
ad. F. NJ. Moye has bought the grocery
business of q. A. Ray, and it is being
conducted by N. A. Moye and 0. p.
FauSt, Jr., VINO are Well kuOWu W Soe
grocery trade of the city. New goods
are being received and bargains are be-
ing offered to close out certain lines. See
the ad.
NJ. Moye-Skating Rink.
DC. Hayward, Governor-Prcclama-
tion.
nc. Folk, County Chairman-Atten-
ton Democrats.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-04-12
MRS. HARRY PAYNE WHITNEY.

AtG6s dA6h4 SA4S6 Hd4IN6xs
more than merely an amateur. The
architects Of the new Hotel Belmont
In New York provided for the embel-
lishment of its interior by sculpture,
and Mrs. Whitney was commissioned
to execute some Of the most important
groups. She has been at work In her
studio overlooking Bryant park on fg-
ures representing Force" and "Na-
ture," which will be used In supporting
the ceiling Of the gallery around the
hotel lobby. But what perhaps gives
most interest to Mrs. Whitpey's per-
sonality at the present time Is her gen.
erous action In making it possible to
hold a grand sculpture salon In the
American Fine Arts building, In Fifty
seventh street, New York, headquar-
ters for many art societies. Mrs.
Whitney broached the idea to the dis
tinguished sculptor, Daniel c. French,
and he agreed that It would be splen-
did thing, but said it would bankrupt
the American Sculpture society. under
whose auspices it was proposed the ex-
hibition should be held.
"But wouldn't it be possible II I
guaranteed the expense" asked Mrs.
Whitney. Mr.. French replied that It
would, and the plan was approved.
The Irish standard., 1906-01-27
A Word to Mothers.

wise woman knows that diversion
is as peedful a part of her life's
routine as the bread she eats or the
clothes she wears, and so she takes
Ia vacation occasionally from the daily
grind to attend a musicale or witness
the performance of some really good
play. But If there is anything that
is pitiful and a travesty on all that
is legitimate and decorous it is the
taking of children to theatrical per-
formances. Little folks ought to have
sufficient within themselves for enter
tainment and diversion, else where can
we look for anything in the way of
freshness and originality in humanity? ?
To my mind, it is a most unseemly
thing to see tiny maidens Of and 10
or even 15 years of age making part
Of the throng which pours out at the
close Of a theater, and BODIES i'll,
fear, for the good of our future gen
erations. Children should never see
the inside Of playhouse until their
judgment is sufficiently formed to de-
eide a selection, and not then even if
life is still full for them. There should
be so much else to interest them.
Why, the very fact of living is yet
a mystery to them, and its wonders
ought to fill every day as they un-
fold. 1t is only when the burden of
years or untimely care has made life
bit stupid and dull that one seeks
out the actor folks for relaxation, and
surely that time is far removed from
the ideal and correct idea of childhood
and childish thoughts.
The Irish standard., 1906-01-27
was traitor to his country and an
o. - q.

was traitor to his country and an
enemy to his people,"
Judge Andrews is the Judge who
sentenced James Ward. He packed q
jury in Sligo Ito which town the pris-
oner was taken ON triaU, and the re-
suit of the jury packing was that the
prisoner was found guilty. On sew
eral other occasions, lately those pros
ecuting the anti-listing campaign have
been arrested and tried but in each
case, except that of James Ward, the
jury refused to convict, as the "pack-
ing" had not been carefully done and
honest Irishmen had been put on the
jury instead of tools of the govern
ment. Even, according to English
laws, the conviction and imprison-
ment Of James Ward is illegal, as It
is not a reasonable offence in Eng
land to advise men against entering
the British armed forces; but it goes
without saying that the law is not
administered impartially in Ireland.
The Irish standard., 1906-01-27
For Working Girls.

When you buy an umbrella be SEN
sible enough to get good-sized one
that won't permit drippings on your
shoulders and skirts.
When you buy pair of rubbers gel
those that come well upon your feet
and protect them rather than the straI
sandal, which is only of use to women
who can pick their steps as they &c
along.
When you are fixing your skirts
over make one Of suitable length fol
rainy day, so that your ankles will
not get wet.
Eat suitable food for your luncheon
rather than unpalatable things. Choose
bread and meat rather than sweets.
Make your room, even If it is but {
hall room, pleasant and sweet, ant
have your girl friends in often to SCI
you enjoy it.
If you live in boarding house kee,
so much as possible out Of gossip ant
ill-natured talk and never discuss th'
other boarders.
Try not only to say, but think, wha
is the kindest and most pleasant abou
people.
| Rid your brain of the silly ideas tina
some special favors are shown to som'
girls, and that there is clique agains
you. Watch the other workers, ant
you will be very apt to discover tina
special favors shown result from thei
being good workers and from thei
employers recognizing that the one
who merits it deserves consideration
and praise.
The Irish standard., 1906-01-27
work Of organising the councils.

work Of organising the councils.
Hon. John b. Hanten, Of Water.
town. who is one Of the pioneers II
the organization Of councils. spoke
very fatteringly of the success which
had come to the knights Of Colum-
bus. and predicted fine and growing
lodge for Maher Council. He spoke
particularly of the banquet whic.
had been served, and said that any
other council in the state would have
hard task to equal what the Mitchell
brethren had accomplished.
"True Knightliness" was the toast
upon which Thos. D. Lyons. of Yer
million. spoke. He dwelt on the an
cient chivalry, and the days of the
crusade and feudalism, and in conclu-
sion paid a fine tribute to Abraham
Lincoln and Patrick Sarsfield.
c. A. Kelley, of Huron, spoke on
the Staying Qualities" of the knights
touching in an interesting way upon
the manner in which the knights
stayed by the order and in the things
in which it was interested. He sug-
gested the observation of the motto
of Columbus to sail westward" as
the watchword Of the council.
Andrew Keuhn, of Sioux Falls, was
called upon to give his experiences
as Knight of Columbus, which he
did to the great amusement Of all.
Mr.. Keuhn has keen sense of humor,
and what he had to say was highly in
teresting
F. E. Furlong, of this city, spoke
for the new candidates who had been
Initiated during the afternoon and
evening. expressing their pleasure at
being taken into such an institution as
the knights of Columbus.
1t was a late hour in the morning
when the banquet and speeches were
finished, and an hour or more was in
dulged in dancing.
The day was splendid success
throughout and the arrangements that
had been made by the local commit
tees were carried out in happy man.
ner, contributing great deal of
pleasure to the visitors. Many ex-
pressions were heard among the visit
ors on the hospitable manner in
which they had been entertained and
the very fine banquet which had been
prepared. They are all anxious to
come to Mitchell again at any time
in the future, feeling that they will
be royalty entertained.
The Irish standard., 1906-01-27
"HiIp Was Out of the Smoke.

In the vicinity Of Paris Hill, Me-,
generation or thereabout ago, lived a
man named William Young, who was
known as "Bilp Young. Although 1t
was conceded he was hardly up to
par Intellectually, and was accordingly
the butt Of jokes, his replies were al
ways witty and sure to provoke laugh
ter.
On one occasion, in celebrating a
presidential election, it Is said, tho
boys decided to put up joke on tho
old man. They had an old "muzzle-
loader" which they filled nearly half-
full Of black powder, wads, ETC., and
informed him he must fire it. "Bilr
demurred on the ground that the
charge was too heavy. but on being
told it was the only way he could shoA
his loyalty to the Republican party, he
consented.
Taking the gun somewhat gingerly.
he fired, and was, Of course, bowled
over and over by the recoil Of the
heavy musket.
One Of the boys, q safe distance
away, and doubled up with laughter,
managed to gasp: "say, Bill, what
are you down there for?"
Huh! To get out tn smoke" re-
torted "Bil" slowly and painfully pick
ing himself up out of the dirt.
The Irish standard., 1906-01-27
children standards and tastes in excess

children standards and tastes in exces.
OF income: our schools fail to teach
US this fundamental question of life
puipits are, to a great extent, silent;
and we are left to the play of the
social forces and instincts, which in
definitely expand our wants.
While we profess and teach every.
where that character is supreme, that
conscience is above all life. that law
must be respected at whatever cost
that life is in truth and beauty and
goodness and not the money; neverthe
less, the main facts of life, the dominat-
ing social forces, the personal ambi-
tions Of majority, throw money for
ward into life in a way TO all but over
shadow all else. The American pas
sion is "to make money, to get rich"
which Ruskin says "is the art of es-
tablishing a maximum inequality in
our own favor" Children are taught
"to save money; children are put to
work to earn; young men in profess
sions and business see money loom
up as the reward of industry, the
condition of power, the key to distinc-
ton and distinguished association.
When one thinks of the directness with
which Christ opposed love of money
and seeking Of riches to his own ideal
of life, one wonders how Christianity
can be as patient as it with modern
ideals.
The more that life drifts into iden-
tity with money, the more it fails to
make it's definition in terms of life, the
greater is the promised disorder. If,
then, our complex social processes
continue to expand wants, if increas-
ing passion for equalizing social class
es upward seize us as a people, if
increasing cost Of necessaries of life
diminish relatively our income, and
every day reduces our sense of disci-
pline while increasing our need of it,,
who shall say that Socialism may not
find in this situation elements Of
strength on which we Of today do not
reckon? When we hear Socialism plead
for life, full, free, equal; when we hear
its delusive promise to emancipate man
from money; to foster and develop
life to the fullest; when we hear its
denunciation Of unequal incomes lead
ing to unequal life, may we not as
sumo that many will listen with
eagerness, ponder with attention, ana
embrace with zeal? The question is
worth some reflection.
The Irish standard., 1906-01-27

turned into misfortunes and af1ic-
tions. This could not fail to offend
many who. I felt, were willing to
treat the matter in a broad and Chris
tian spirit-or to lay it aside as one
that should not be debated. At any
rate there would be no end of the
controversy that would have ensuea
as to the why and the wherefore"
Permit me again to thank you ana
to wish you and yours every grace
and blessing. Yours sincerely,
John S. D. Thompson.
The Irish standard., 1906-01-27
A Wise Grocer.

The grocer was weighing some sugar
for the woman in the dyed blue bon
net, when the man in the black frock
coat and yellowish white tie, who had
been standing in the door for some
minutes, came in and laid a silver
quarter on the counter.
Il picked it up on the floor, just at
the edge of the steps," he said. "It
must belong to you. A quarter or q
thousand dollars, sir-it is the prin-
ciple of the thing I look at. want
nothing that is not mine. There is
the money"
The grocer laid large forehnger
on the quarter and showed it back
across the counter.
"You put dot quarter in your pocket,
mein FRIEND" he said.
But, sir, you or one of your clerks
must have dropped it, and it rolled
over there. My motto has always
been"
OeAAeNe' sdAu Tie Siocei' ooI you
yoost moved your family in dot house
across the street this morgen. Vas it
not so?"
Eyes, sir, I did, and, it being con-
venient, we expect good deal Of
trad-'
"You put dot quarter back in your
pockt rigid away. Dot vos not mein
quarter. You put him back in your
pocket, und ven your wife come ofer
vor dose groceries you vii remember
dot my derms vos spot cash efery
time"
The Irish standard., 1906-01-27
Nine Months in Jail.

A Mayo man, named James Ward
spent his Christmas in Jail and there
he will be for the next nine months
His crime consisted Of distributing
leaflets urging his fellow countrymen
not to enlist in the British army,
telling them that any one who did SC
The Irish standard., 1906-01-27
SIR JOHN THOMPSON.
"reminiscences of the Distinguished
Canadian Convert.

The January number of the "Cana-
dian Magazine" published at Toronto.
Ont, contains a highly interesting ar
ticle, "reminiscences of the Late Sir
John Thompson" from the pen Of
Hon. J. J. Curran. The able writer
was a long time friend Of the
statesman, whose career of usefulness
was altogether too BRIEF, gives his
readers little insight into the charm
ing personality of Sir John Thomp-
son, convert to the Catholic faith.
When at the death of Sir John Alb
bott, the brilliant Thompson succeed
ed to the Premiership Of the Domia-
ion, he met with much hostility from
the bigoted sects on account Of his re-
ligion. Attack upon attack was hurled
at him from unexpected quarters,
only to be met with silent scorn. Min
listers hurled invectives at him. the
opposite party thundered at him, but
the brave. silent man. needed not the
vaporings Of his enemies. He dreaded
his political enemies, only because
they would become his enemies
through no fault of his own, but he
faced the storm bravely and bravely
he conquered all.
His journeying to England, his
death in the Windsor Castle, when a
priest was brought to his bedside at
his and the request of the Queen of
England, is recent history. 1t is re-
membered that not since the days Of
the brutal King Hal, had a Catholic
priest been allowed to officiate within
The Irish standard., 1906-01-27

Mistress-"Didn't the ladies who
called leave cards?" Bridget-"They
wanted to, ma'am, but towld thin ye
had plenty av yer own, and better
ones, too"
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1906-06-08
Our line of up-to-date, Tail
or-made Ladies' Skirts and
Waists are beauties, come and
take a look at them.
G. w. BIERsACH,
On the Corner.

On Wednesday evening May 30,
John b. Ephland and Miss Vergie
McClanahan were married at the
home of the BRIDES parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Mechanism in this City.
Rev. +. X. Wolfe of the M. T..
Church officiating. The ceremony
was witnessed by only a few of the
friends and relatives of the contract
ing parties. They are both natives
of the county and members of two
we'll known families, and their many
friends will join us in wishing them a
happy and long continued life of
prosperity.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1906-06-08
SAMPLE PIANOS.
The Thiebes.StiePlin Music Company
Of st. Louis. Also with . Large
Branch Store In Sedalia.
fer One Week In the Martin
hote1 Bul1dlnk.

This is not a dump sale, but a
method adopted by them to become
acquainted with the people for future
business. We cordially invite musi-
clans as well as prospective purchasers
to call and see these pianos, and we
will be pleased to explain to you our
methods of business.
On Thursday, Friday and Saturday
OF this week we will have for sale a
nice line of late and up-to-date sheet
music. This will be shown and
played by onc Of our special repre-
sentatives in this line.
We will also have samples of the
Victor Talking Machine.
THIEBES-STIERLIN MUSIC co.
1905 Olive St., St. Louis.
516 Ohio St., Sedalia.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1906-06-08

Col. George p. Clark, Prosecuting
Attorney W. r. S. Agee and Rus.
Ephland, deputy County Surveyor,
departed for Flat Creek northwest of
Syracuse last Monday for an outing
and test of their fishing
qualifications. Col. Clark stated that
if they didn't catch fish it would be
entirely the fault of the bait, as he
was thoroughly informed on the
schools of fish in Flat Creek and it
only remained for the fishermen to
bait for them. The party came back,
but none OF the editor have been
favored with a ''mess.'
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1906-06-08
DELIBERATE SELF DESTRUCTION.
josiah B. Rifle IN Old Resident Of
Gladstone Hung Himself With
Trace Chain.

q Trace Chain.
One of the most deliberate cases Of
suicide that has ever taken place
within the borders of Morgan county
was enacted at Gladstone, Is miles
southeast Of this city, last Saturday
morning, the victim being Josiah b.
Rifle, aged about SO years, and an
old and well known resident of the
county.
The sensational affair was con-
ceived and carried out SO as to leave
no uncertainty as to the desired out
come. Mr.. Rifle had eaten a hearty
breakfast with his family and went to
his stable without any unusual move
ment to indicate the tragic scenes
which were soon to follow. This was
about 7 O'Clock in the morning.
Probably an hour aiterward a MEM
Der of the family went to the barn.
and there, in all the agony Of death
hung the ~lifeless form of the aged
parent. He was a man of large pro-
portions weighing yer $50 pounds
and his pondrous form dangling in
the air made the scene frightful to
behold. The alarm was at once Civ
en- and Coroner William Well, who
happened to be at High Point at the
time was summoned. He arrived
about II O'Clock and with Squire G.
II. Findley acting as constable a
coroncr's jury was %impanelled to hold
an inquest over the body and asccr-
tain the details Of the horrifying deed.
From the evidence OF the witnesses,
Mrs. Mary Rifle, p. G. Rifle, Emma
Rays and Jacob Storh it was found
that the victim had gone to the barn.
selected a long trace chain, and had
chosen a convenient spot where the
results would be prompt and sure.
One end Of the chain was securely
fastened to an overhead girdcr, while
the other end was cntwined about his
neck. A scantling used as a shield
for a manger was at a safe distance
and when ready for the awful deed
he mounted the scantling and jumped
off, apparently knowing that he could
not reach the manger or the floor
should he attempt to free himself
when the death struggle come on.
Everything in connection with the
deed showed that it had been well
planned to bring about the fatal re-
suits which were presented vixen his
~liieless body was found.
The coroner's jury, after weighing
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1906-06-08

William d. Ross, who has been a
postal clerk in South Carolina several
years was making a visit in this city
this week with his brother, Hon.
A. L. Ross, and other relatives and
friends. He was accompanied by his
wife and family, and because Of fall
ing health he has been transferred to
Kansas City, from which point he
will have a day run. The change is
made with a view of securing for
himself a more favorable climate, and
his friends here will hope that he may
reap good benefits in the transfer.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1906-06-08
Elected Teachers.

The Board of Education held a
meeting last Friday night and elected
teachers to serve during the next
school year in the Versailles public
schools as follows:
Principal-Prof. J. A. Livesay.
Assistant-Wray Witten.
Room No. 81. NJ. Stith.
Room No. Miss. Kate femme.
Room No. 3-Miss Annie Yarnell.
Room No. miss Nellie Allen.
Primary-Miss Edna Blackburn.
The Board has not acted upon the
matter of artlculating with the State
University, yet if it is possible to SO
arrange the departments Of our public
schools and secure proper facilities
under present conditions this will be
taken upon later on. This will make
graded schools for our city and give
the advanced pupils a chance to
prepare themselves to enter the
University should they 50 desire, and
there is not a patron who would raise
objection to this move. now that the
finances at the disposal Of IL Board
of Education are in good shape.
The Board made judicious selec-
tons in the corps Of teachers for mex,
year. and have decided on 4 term OF
nine months, hence the outlook is
favorable for one OF the best schoo'
years Versailles has ever experienced
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