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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-08-09
Nine Inches of Rain in Texas.

Houston. Aug. 7.-Reports from
Ballonger. 400 miles west of here are
to the effect that nine inches of rain
fell during the past twenty-four hours
over an area including several hun.
bred square miles. The Colorado
river and Elm creek are higher than
ever before. Santa Fe railroad bridges
are being swept away and in places
the track is under twenty feet of
water. 1t is believed here there has
been heavy loss of live stock. Tele.
graph vines are down and the devas-
tated sections cannot be heard from.
Relief trains are being sent out from
Temple.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-08-09
pemented Woman starts Fatal Fire.

Demented Woman Starts Fatal Fire.
South Bend. Ind. Aug. 7.-As a re-
suit of a craving for fire Mrs. H. E.
Denslow. demented, was burned to
death. DIR. H. 2. Denslow and Mrs.
Eugene Balfour were probably fatally
burned and Mrs. G. E. Hunt and child
were seriously burned. Mrs. Denslow.
taking advantage of temporary re-
lease from her husbands watchful.
ness, poured gasoline on the parlor
carpet and applied match. She was
at once enveloped in flames. The 9th
ers were burned while trying to rescue
the burning woman.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-08-09
Fatal Storm at Harrisburg,

Harrisburg. Pa, Aug. IA terrific
rain and wind storm struck Harris
burg. instantly killing Charles M. Rich
wine and Chic Befnandi. and injuring
several employees of Pawnee Bills
Wild West show.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-08-09
Two of Them.

"Roxley committed suicide. you
know. He lost half Of his great for
tune in speculation very suddenly
Eyes. and did you hear about his
heirw
mo. WhatT"
when he heard he was to receive
what was left the sudden JOY drove
him hopelessly Observation-Disclosures
Press.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-08-09
Sure to BE Remembered.

"Will you think of me when I'm
gomez" he asked.
II will for awhile" she replied. "My
foot's terribly sore where you stepped
on 1t at the dance the other night
Denver News.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-08-09
The Point Of View,

How differently things may be view
ed! From q monetary standpoint 1t
takes ten mills to make cent, while
from a pugilistic view 1t takes hun
dreds Of pounds to make one MILL
Baltimore American.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-08-09
KimbaIIton Hydraulic
Stone Works

Well machine is at Nels
Christensen's and will go
southeast on this route. Any
one wanting any we'll work
and we'll tile please notify
the same and oblige.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-08-09

Gunner-They are complaining be-
cause that fraudulent insurance COM
pany had too many dummy directors.
Guyer-I should think they would be
complaining because it had too many
dummy policy holders.-Detroit Trib-
une
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1906-08-09
James P. Jofyensen
Graduate Veterinarian
Phone E.18.S Kimballton
About Right,

Ragson Tatters-What does desc So
ciety papers mean by "mun about
town"
Weary Willie-Well, Ragsy, that's
nothin' in the world but q hobo that
always manages to have the price,
Detroit Free Press.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-02-01
Larce Families in Great Britain.

In St. Botolph's church, Aldgate,
there is a monument to the memory
of Agnes, widow of William Bond,
who "bore him 1G children, eight boys
and eight girls"
That was in the spacious 10th cen
tury, but it is noteworthy that John
Gully, grandfather of the late speak;
er of the Commons, had "a children.
A year or two ago Northampton
shoemaker entered.as his plea in the
police court that he was the father
of 90 children, of whom q were liV'
ing: while 20 years ago Chester
boasted of a couple who were 1.-The
happy father and delighted mother OF
80 children" ten Of them being alive
in 1890.
But the record in family numbers
belongs to Scotland. 1t is that OF a
Scotch weaver in the 18th century
whose wife bore him 62 children. Only
~ died in childhood, 46 sons and four
daughters living to be 21 and upward
This almost incredible record is fully
and absolutely authenticated. Sir
John Bowes and three other gentle
men each adopted ana reared ten OF
this prodigious family.-London Daily
Chronicle.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-02-01
Alleged Poisoning Case.

w. Cleare Dickinson, twenty-eight
years of age, was jailed at Bamberg
few days ago, charged by the cor
oner's jury with responsibility for the
death of B. F. Reid by arsenic poi
soning, January 13. Reid, a young
farmer and widower, that day COM
planned of illness, and that he belieV-
ed he had been poisoned. He died at
ter a few minutes. The coroner's
Jury had the body exhumed and ex'
amined. Arsenic was discovered more
than sufficient to kill man. Eliza
Bunch said that Reid came to hei
house, January 13, and while there
Cleare Dickinson came in, and, TAX
inc a bottle OF whiskey from his pock-
ct, offered Reid a drink, but took
none himself. Later in the evening
he returned, and said that he "reck
oped he had gotten rid Of Reid" She
said that about two weeks before Dick
inson had told her that he would kill
Reid If he did not desist from his
attentions to her. Reid was pros
porous farmer, and Dickinson is bro
ther to the mayor of Bamberg.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-02-01

a tidal wave Of prohibition, and they
do lot want to be swept into the sea
of prohibition, and it is better for those
who want d1spensaries to fall into line
aid take county dispensaries rather
than run the danger of state prohloi
tion.
There is general CONSERVATION with
1csard to the order to Commissioner
Tatu.n to withhold the payment OF al
claims against the dispensary. The
last published statement shows thai
the dispensary owes s455,OOO. This
may have been reduced, but there Is
Nc public information available since
tae report Of the committee appoint
c. by Governor Hayward issued its
figures.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-02-01
Seeks to Repeal Charter.

Senator Butler of Cherokee has in
troduced bill in the legislature to
repeal the charter Of the Richland
Distilling company, which does mil
lion dollar a year business with the
state dispensary. Among the direc-
tors are N. M. Block of Macon, Sam
Lanahan of Baltimore and ]. S. Far
mum of Charleston.
Senator Butler will urge the pass
age of his bill on the ground that
that concerns mean whiskey and it's
grating practices are debauching the
citizenship of the state.
Representative Irby's scheme to free
the farmers from the grasp Of the
fertilizer trust by allowing the coun-
ties to engage in fertilizer making,
was promptly killed by the house af-
ter he had delivered hours of an inn
passioned speech on it.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-02-01

mourn no more my vaaish'd years;
Beneath a tender rain.
An April rain Of smiles and tears,
My heart IS young again.
The west winds blow. ard. singing low
hear the glad streams rIa
The windows of my soul | throw
Wide open to the sun.
No longer forward nor behind
look in hope or fear:
But. grateful. take the good | fca.
The best of now and here.
I plow no more desert land.
To harvest weed and 'tare:
The mama dropping from Gcd's hand
RebukeS my painful care.
/ break my pilgrim staff lay
Aside the toiling car:
The angel sought so Ear away
l welcome at my door.
The airs of Spring may never play
Among the ripen!ng corn.
Nor freshness Of the flowers Of May
Blow through the Autumn morn.
Yet shall the blue-eyed gentien lock
Through frinGed lids 20 Heaven,
And the pale aSter in the brook
Shall see its image given -
The woods shall wear their robes OF pTai
The south wind softly sigh.
And sweet calm days in golden haze
Melt down the amber SKY.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-02-01

link IN ,ne endless chain Of a child's
interrogations.
please, wy do they want to get un-
married?"
The face above her was white, the
arm about her trembled. The hus-
band studied the floor intently few
moments before answering, a froWn
gathering between his eyes and lit
tie droop of scc:n-self-sccr pulling
down the corners of his mouth.
God knows" he said slowly, and
stared at the floor again.
4 steHtOrian voice was intonlng the
departure OF the Philadelphia express,
and with a nervous start the woman
looked up from the child on her lap
to see the "lawyer-man" approaching
them
Pardon me for interrupting you,
but the little girl must be going now,
he said, raising his hat and bowing.
The child ciun5 silently to her new
friend before leaving, and in the WON
ans eyes there were hot tears, and
in her threat an aching dryness, as
she gave the upturned face a hnger-
ing kiss and let her go.
Her husband stood at her elbow as
lawyer and charge passed through
the doorway, the child twisting around
for last look. Would she rebuff him,
turning the low scorn Of her eyes on
him? Had he been fool to detect
any feeling for him in the whiteness
of her face as she bent over the child?
Would he only make himself ridicul'
Gus? The stubborn pride which had
helped to drive them so far apart
tingled at the noticn. But wasn't it
worth the risk?
"Your train goes next" he reminded
her, watching her face intently. Il
want to go with you, Honora. OF
course, won't go if it is offensive to
YOU, but this is such wretched busi-
neas. Do you know what we are try
ing to do, dear? Can't we try each
other once more? l know I've been a
hidebound brute; it was just cursed
pride all through; but love you, dear
and can't give you up. Let me come
with you, just part way if you like
Honora, dear!"
In his heart he cursed the public
waiting room and passing people, fore
ing him to stand like a miserable
automaton and cautiously humble the
words that came rushing into his mind
Her hand touched his arm for an In
slant, her eyes looked into his, and
she turned toward him like a weary
child.
"Oh, no." she whispered back, sob
catching her voice, Il don't want to
go away, dear! Oh, my husband,
want to go back with you! I want to
20 home."-Agnes Louise Provost, in
Woman's Home Companion.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-02-01
NY PSALM.

Not less shall manly deed and word
RehUke al age o: wrong:
The craven flowers that wreathe the S"or(
Make not the blade less strong.
Eut shifting hands shall Learn 10 heal
TO bui:d is 70 destroy:
Nor less ny heart for others ieci
That | tic Tl3re enjoy.
Enough that blessings undesecvcd
Have mark'd my err!ng track
TIA. whereSo'Cr M feet have SWefVeu,
lis cLasteninS turn d me back -
That more and more Providence
of love is understood
Making the springs OF time and SeEse
Sweet With eternal good -
That death seems hIt a cover'd way
Which opens into light.
Wherein no blinded child can stray
Beyond the Fathers sight,
That care and tria! seem az last.
Through mcmoryS sunset ali,
Like mounlan ranges OTt"ras!,
In purple distance fair
That all tie Earring notes Of lie
Seem blending il q psalm.
And all the angles of its strife
Slow rounding into calm.
Ard so the shadows fail anart
And so the west winds play:
AID all the windows OF my heart
open to the day.
john Greenleaf Whittier.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-02-01
Anent Dispensary Matters.

There are fifteen various and con-
flicting propositions relative to the dis
pensary on the house calendar, and
some of these touch only on minor
phases of the general situation:
The outlook just now is that the
real fight will be on two bills. First
on the bill proposed by the dispen'
sary committee-this committee Is
largely composed OF pronounced
friends of the system-and then on
the Morgan local option bill. 1t will
be on these two bills that the chief
fire will be centered. The former bill
proposes to patch up the present sys'
tenn and provide for a slight change
In the methods of doing business. Ihe
Morgan bilB on the other hand, starts
out with the abolition Of the state dis
pensary. The corner stone of the en-
tire fight is the state dispensary, and
It is on this that the fight is to be
made
II the house decides to abolish the
state dispensary then the sailing Will
be easier, and the outlook now Is tha'
q majority of the members OF tne
house favor the abolition OF the state
dispensary and are not worrying them
selves very much about what Is com
ing afterwards. If the state dspen'
sary is abolished, then even those VINO
favor the retention Of that branch OF
the system will perferce go to the
Morgan bill to retain county dispen'
saries rather than give up the dis
pensary altogether. There are entire
delegations that take this position, and
it is a sensible position.
They argue that if the general as
sembly adjourns without having done
something to remedy the conditions as
they are and do not respond to the de
nands of the public, then the danger Is
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-02-01
STATEHOOD BILL PASSED.
As Result Of Voting Rule Measure Is
Cinched in the House.

BY a vote Of 1914 ayes to $50 nays,
the statehood bill was passed by the
house Thursday afternoon.
The house at II o'clock sharp took
up it's special order On statehood. The
debate was to run until o'clock,
when a vote on the bill was taken.
AS an echo of Wednesdays battle
Mr.. Lloyd of Missouri, the democrat
whip" made an explanation regard.
ing the thirteen democrats who were
absent when the vote was taken on
the statehood rule.
"A report is current" he said, Ito
the effect that some Of the democrats
got away without voting and did so
corruptly."
He then proceeded to give the cause
of the absence Of the members in
question. The three reasons, busi-
ness, politics AMI sickness, covered all
the cases. Those absent included
Bell of Georgia, Brouse of Louisiana,
Byrd of Mississippi, Cochran of New
.ork, Hearst of New York, Hill OF
Mississippi, Little of Arkansas, Nc
Dermott of New Jersey, Patterson OF
Tennessee, Southall Of Virginia, Sui
Ivan of New York, Van Duser Of Ne
vada and Senor Of Indiana.
Basing his prediction Of the great
future development Of Arizona and
New Mexico on the accomplishment
of his own state, Mr.. Kahn of Cali
fornia depicted the wrong that was
biting done in these two territories as
one state.
Mr.. Mondell OF Wyoming followed In
the same line He predicted the time
when the representatives Of the -four
ishing west would object to the rep
resentation accorded the dead and dy-
ing east because of its past pros
perity. A brief speech also in oppo-
sition was made by Mr.. Floyd Of Ar
kansas.
The debate shifted to the other side
at this point. Mr.. Cole of Ohio was
heard briefly, and Mr.. Capron OF
Rhode Island began a speech in favor
of the bill, and then he said he would
yield TO Mr. Hepburn if he would re-
count the experiences of the terrific
ries of Iowa and Maine.
Three times, Mr.. Hepburn said, the
people of Iowa rejected statehood, and
when she accepted it was by the bar
est majority. Should the people OF
the territories now in question vote
agains; coming in they would not De
dragged in.
Asserting that SO per cent OF the
people of Arizona were opposed to be-
coming a state with New Mexico Mr..
Webb Of North Carolina based an
argument against the bill.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-02-01
Committee of Editors Meet.

"A meeting of the executive commit
tee of the State Press Association was
held in the state library at Columbia,
a few days ago, to consider the time
for the next meeting of the associa-
ton, and also to discuss the program
and other matters pertaining to the
annual meeting. There were present
Colonel William Banks, vice presi-
dent; G. C.. Langston, secretary; Au'
gust Kohn, treasurer, and Mr.. G.. NJ.
Galloway. Messrs. ]. w. Doar and j..
P. Gibson, members of the legislature,
also met with the executive commit
tee. 1t was decided that the program
would be left open for subsequent
meeting of the committee, inasmuch
as there was not a full attendance Of
the committee.
In view of the fact that it is not
probable that the association will un-
dertake an extensive trip during the
summer, it was suggested that short
trip be taken in connection with the
annual meeting, so that those mem
bers who do not feel that they have
the time to spare from their offices,
might be able to unite little outing
with the annual meeting, and in view
of this suggestion, the president and
secretary were requested to arrange
for the annual meeting at some place
outside the state.
It is probable that the date for the
annual meeting will be fixed the lat
ter part of August, so as not to in
terfere with those members who de-
sire to be at home during the prog
ress of the state and county cam
paigns, which take place during the
summer.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-02-01
ssuadron Goes to New Orleans.

Admiral F. w. Dickens announced
that he had received orders to take
the coast defense squadron, which
consists of the battleship Texas, the
monitors Arkansas, Florida and Ne
yada and six torpedo boats for cruise
in the gulf of Mexico, leaving Charles
ton February IL. The squadron is un-
derstood to be bound for New Orleans
and will take part in the Mardt Gras
celebration. Information received
from the bureau of navigation is to
the effect that the squadron will re-
turn to Charleston after the fes-
tivities in the Crescent City and prob
ably will remain until the spring gun
practice, which usually takes place
near Norfolk.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-02-01
Pa|metto News
Farmer Found Dead,

Philip Hambright, farmer 60 years
old, was found dead near Kings
Creek, Cherokee county, a few days
ago. It is not known whether his
death was caused by accident or VIC
lence.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-02-01
NEGRO Mutineers Gives RespItes.

Two of the three negro mutineers
who we're sentenced to be hanged In
Wilmington, N. c., last Friday, per-
fected appeals to the supreme court
OF the United States and the third
being the principal witness Tor the
government against the other two,
las been respited until July 1.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-02-01
Clemson to Have Good Team.

John W. McMackin, a former pitch
er en- Clemson's baseball team, and
now with the Montgomery Southern
League team, will coach the Clemson
nine this year. That means thai
Clemson will have good team.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-02-01
VICTIMS OF EXPLOSION.

Further Particulars Of Coal Mine Dis.
aster In Indian Territory.
Fourteen lives were lost In the ex-s
plosion Wednesday In the Wattvine
mine, near Poteau, I. T. The explo-
sion was caused by fire damp. Three
of the fourteen bodies have been re-
covered, but it is impossible to, enter
the mine because Of gas to attempt
a recovery of other bodies.
The explosion occurred In entry
No. f., where sixteen men were at
work. Two of the men were able to,
make their escape.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-02-01
DAMAGE SUITS A PROBABILITY.
Judge speer Comments on Maeon's
New City Chaingang.

Judge Emory Speer Of the United
States court says that the city coun-
Gil of Macon, Ga, should inquire u
they have not violated another tradi-'
ton of the constitution in the re-sen-
fencing of a number OF prisoners, who
were en- the county chaingang, and,
according to Judge Speer, entitled to
a discharge from custody.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-02-01

The query of Cassius concerning the
origin of Caesars greatness is one
often repeated in these days regard
ing the japanese. Upon what meat
doth the little Jap feed that he has
grown so great? AS concerns his ma
terial food, it has been many times
stated, to the amazement of the world,
that he does his fighting on that mild
and insipid cereal, rice.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-02-01

The ancient custom Of putting coin
in the hand of the dead is still occa-
sionally followed in the rural districts
of France.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-02-01
QUAINT AND CURIOUS.

The biggest gas meter in the world
is at East Greenwich. When filed it
contains twelve million cubic feet OF
gas.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-02-01


The kite, according to ornitholog1cal
authorities, is declared to be extinct,
and it is practically so. But vigil
lance committee has nevertheless been
formed in Wales for the protection or
the bird. A photographer recently
traced one Of the only pair of kites
known to exist in South Wales to a
cave in the mountains and with
lucky Snapshot secured a photograph.
There are about ten millions OF MI
gratory sheep in Spain, which each
year travel as much as two hundred
miles from the plains to the noun
tains. Their march, resting places and
behavior are governed by special regu-
lations, dating from the fourteenth
century. At certain times no one may
travel the same route as the sheep,
which have the right to Craze on all
open and common land on the way.
For this purpose road ninety yards
wide must be left on all enclosed and
private property. The shepherds lead
their focks, which are accompanied
by provision mules, and by large dogs,
to guard against a night attack by
wolves.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-23
Interesting News From the
China Store
NEW ELECTRIC LAMPS.

The seasons newest designs IN color effects. This
stock Is larger at present than have carried
before and rich in individual numbers The
assortment cannot be surpassed anywhere in the
South,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-23
BOHEMIAN GLASS WARE.
S1.5O MUSLIN GOWNS AT 98t

Ladies' Muslin Gowns, made Of fine cambria
nainsook and muslin, with high and low neck; some
of them trimmed, some tucked, but all in new ant
neat styles Well made skirts, cut full length ant
w yndtis, sold sol regularly at $780, CSC
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-23
ST. 80 MUSLIN SKIRTS AT 81. 10

Ladies' Muslin Skirts made with deep new hounce
of tucks with wide edge of good embroidery; also
dust ruffe. Skirts that have never sold before1 I @
at less than S1.50; special at ............ Il. ~
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-23
BRASS AND BRONZE WARE.

The Brass and Bronze Ware is delightfully."-
attractive to people who appreciate these highclass
goods. The Jardinieres for instance, here in
sizes and different shapes. We have them in plain
and ornamental designs Sell from $3.50 90 IN
IN
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-23
The New Fall Wash Fabrics

They simulate all the stye-beauty of the fall silks
and dress goods, and from the standpoint of service
and utility in class by themselves.
Come and these offerings this week.
Plaid Ginghams for chidren's wear. at, 1Oo
per yard ............. wv
New fall Percales in all colors, including 1C1o
browns, at, per yard. ........ ~20
Flannelettes 81 inches wide, Japanese and Dresden
design, suitable for kimonos, at, 70c
per yard. .........s. ............
Fall zephyr Madras, recommended for ORo
its washing qualities, at, per yard. NV
Atwood Printed Challies beautiful and all new de-
signs especially adapted for dressing sacques
and finer grade of house dresses at, S0o
per yard ..........,.-.. ..'.'.'. y "
complete new line of all-wool, 81 inches wide Vi
yella Flannels in stripes, plaids, DARK and light
grounds These goods are guaranteed by the man
ufacturer to be absolutely fast colors and will
not shrink or money returned. Price, 1So
per yard ......... ............. sOo
LINEN AND HOUSE FURNISHINGS
Table Linen that is worth s1.25 per yard ~ inches
wide without any dressing will be sold I O0
at per yar1. ....-....... ......... wv
Napkins to match 22x22 inches, at, q RO
per yard .........-. .~'OO
All linen Huck Towel, hemstitched, size 2Ox40--a
towel that is worth $500 in any other 2 M
store, price only, per dozen. .c'OO
100 Bed Spreads suitable for double beds, with
fringe and corners cut to fit brass BEDS I E0
$500 quality, for each. ................ A'cO