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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-04-25
DepIorabIe Conditions Pre-
vaiIing in Russia.
FAMINE Is WIDESPREAD
London Society Of Friends Sends a
Representative to Investigate and
His Report Shows Horrible
State of Affairs.

!; Writing from the Russian famine
district, DR.. kennard, who was sent
by the Society of Friends in London,
to investigate conditions among the
peasantry, draws an appalling pic
ture of the suffering. After calling at
tentien to the urgent and immediate
need of funds, he says:
This is the worst famine Russia
has known. No less than 20,O000o0
people distributed throughout the
southeastern provinces cannot live
without aid to see arother harvest.
may say that this figure has not
only been approved by the zemstEos'
organization, but by the government.
Funds will be needed to the end
of July to feed ali these millions
and then the harvest will bring re-
lief, but there are many hundreds OF
thousands to whom the harvest will
not bring relief, for they have nei'
ther land nor cattle. The few COWS
that are in existence are in such a
pitiful condition that they are use
less for milking purposes. The result
is that babies and young children are
being forced to eat coarse black bread
and the indigestible young cucunlbers
which are luxuries to the adults, but
are death to the baby.
These people have sold their all
and in most cases have likewise sold
IN advance ali that the harvest might
bring them. They haze sold them
selves and their work and from all
over the southeastern provinces re-
ports are coming in of young women
and girls forced to prostitute them
selves to obtain food. For these suf-
fering people, to whom the coming
harvest means nothing, relief must be
afforded during the whole Of the COM
ing year. Meanwhile epidemics OF dis
ease add terrible conditions"
DR.. Kennard makes an urgent ap
neal for timed milk, meats and mea.
juices. He says:
Il have seen the zemstvo workers
and Investigated their methods and
can vouch for it that the most is
made out of every farihing.'
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-04-25
IlOiLO is FIRE-WHELMED.

Philippine City Reported as Wiped OF
the Map.
The city of Iloilo, island of Panay,
was totally destroyed by fire Friday
with the result that 10000 persons are
homeless.
No estimate has yet been made OF
the amount of damage done, and no
details of the fire are Obtainable, ow-
ing to communication with 1loilo be-
ing seriously affected.
lloilo is the capital of the island
of Paney, located on the east coast.
The port, whi1h is second in import
ance t. Manila, is the center OF the
sugar import trade.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-04-25
MRS. FRED CERTiA

are passing through Change Of Life: For
several months suffered from hot fashes'
extreme nervousness, headache and sleep
lessness had no appetite and could not
sleep. / had made up my mind there was
no help for me until I began to use Lydia
e. Pinkhan's Vegetable Compound, my
bad symptoms ceased, and it brought me
safely through the danger period, built
Up my system and am in excellent health.
l consider Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound unsrrp assed for women during
this trying period OF life
Mrs. Henry Lee, 60 Winter Street,
New Haven, Conn.,, writes:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:-
"After suffering untold misery for three
years during Change Of Life heard Of
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
wrote YOU of my condition, and began to
take Lydia f. Pinkhans Vegetable Com
pound and followed your advice, and to-day
am well and happy. l can now walk any
where and work as well as anyone. and for
years previous had tried but could not get
around without help. consider your medi-
cine a sovereign balm for suffering women. ,
Women passing through this critical
period should rely upon Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. If
there is anything about your case
you don't understand write TO Mrs.
Pinkham. Lynn. Mass, for advice. It
is free and has guided thousands to
health.
successful in restoring to health,
1 cannot we'll say without trying
me-" It is your duty to yourself
ANS Vegetable Compound.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-04-25
TO DisFRANcHIsE NEGROES

is Aim Of Resolution to Amend Flor.
I. ida Constitution.
The Florida senate Tuesday adopt,
ed a resolution to amend section 3,
article s, of the constitution of the
state Of Florida, by which the four
teenth and fifteenth amendments were
adopted. The resolution, by a vote
.of q to 5, was passed. The resolu.
tion. Is aimed to get the Sonstitu-
tionality of the ratification Of these
amendments before the United States
court and looks toward the 6isfran
chisement of the negroes
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-04-25
POSTAL CLERK THE THIEF.
Mystery Of Disappearance OF s'o'ooo
Package Cleared Up.

The mystery concerning the dlsap'
pearance Of packet containing Slo'-
nno in currency in transit ~ mall
from the Atlantic National Bank OF
Washington, 70 the Chemical Natlon-
y, Rank CT New York, was cleared up
Thursday by the arrest at the III
stance of postofice inspectors, OF Eo'
ward 4. Nelson, q years Of age, enl-
Moved in the railway mail service
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-04-25
A GIGANTIC DAMAGE SUIT.

MeAfee Wants $65o,ooo fer Construc'
ton Work on Railroad.
The largest damage suit ever filed
IN Jefferson county, Alabama, has
lust been set for trial in the circuit
court at Birmingham.
William R. McAfee seeks s650,O0Q
damages from the Atlanta and Bir
mingaam Air Line Railroad company
a part Of the Seaboard Air Line, on
account of construction work deua
on the line between Birmingham and
Atlanta
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-04-25

REMARKABLE EXCEPTION.
eyes, he has one claim to fame"
What's that?"
"He was member of a grand jury
that didn't indict the Standard Oil
Co."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-04-25

Pure! Pleasant! Potent! Three inter
esting facts about Garfield Tea, the Natural
laxative 1t is made of Herbs and is gIaran-
teed under the Pure Food and Drugs Law.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-04-25
CASE RESTS WITH ROOSEVELT.
Matter of Proceeding Against Harri'
man Up to President.

President Roosevelt proposes 20
take into his own hands the deter
mination as to whether an attempt
shall be made to break up the Harri-
man railroad combination or not, and
has come to the conclusion that it is
his duty to study the case from be-
ginning to end.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-04-25
INEQUALITY

Knicker-What are you sigaing for?
Thinking how the snow
stays on the street while five. plates
of ice cream melt before Stella--New
York Sun
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-04-25
NOT WASTING TINE.

Don't you think you're wasting
your time talking the value of econo-
my to Blank? He hasn't any money"
Il know it, but I have. detroit
Free Press.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-04-25
MRS HENRY LEE

Owing to modern methods of living
not one woman in a thousand ap-
proaches this perfectly natural change
without experiencing a train of very
annoying and sometimes painf u
symptoms.
This is the most critical period of
her whole existence and every woman
who neglects the care of her health
at this time invites disease and pain.
When her system is in deranged
condition or she is predisposed to
apoplexy or congestion of any organ.
the tendency is at this per o d
likely to become active and with a
host of nervous irritations make life a
burden. At this time also cancers
and tumors are more liable to form
and begin their destructive work.
Such warning symptoms as sense
tf srffocation, hot flashes. headaches,
backaches, melancholia, dread of i'm
pending evil, palpitation of the heart,
irregularities, constipation and dizzi-
ness are promptly needed by intel
ligent women who are approaching
the period of life when this grea
change may be expected
Mrs. Fred Certia, 10A So. Lafayette
Street, So. Bend, Ind, writes:
Dear Mrs Pinkham -
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound is the ideal medicine for women who
When a medicine has been
actually thousands of women, yc
it, 81 do not believe it will help
and family to try Lydia E. Pink
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-04-25

Take Garfield Tea in the Spring-it will
save you many days Of headache, lassitude
and general ii health: This natural laxa-
tive purifies the blood, cleanses the system
and establishes a normal action of liver,
kidneys and bowels.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-04-25

The Blue Mountain Forest Associa-
ton of Newport, n. H., has shipped
carload of deer to Pennsylvania. All
the deer were taken from the asSccia'
tons park.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-04-25
no You Open Your Mouth

Like a young bird and gulp down what
ever food or medicine may be offered you?
Or, do you want to know something OF the
composition and character OF that which
YOU take into your stomach whether as
food or medicine?
Most intelligent and sensible people
nowadays insist on knowing what they
employ whether as food or as medicine.
DR.. Pierce believes they have perfect
right to insist upon such knowledge. Sohe
publishes and on each bottle
wrapper, what Els medicines are made OF
and Vexi6es. .it1nce This be feels
he can weulL1fford 70 do because the more
the 1Dgredients OF which his medicines
are made are studied and understood Che
more Will their superior curative Virtues
De 81hfScla8d.
For the cnre Of woman's peculiar weak
nesses, Irregularities and arrangements
giving rise to frequent headaches. oack-
ache, dragging-down pain or distress IN
lower abdominal or pelvic region. accom-
panied, ofttimes, with a deollitatlng,
pelvic, catarrhal drain and kindred symp-
toms OF weakness. Dr. Pierce's 'Favorite
Prescription Is a most efficient remedy;
1t is equally effective IN curing palhiul
periods, in giving strength to nursing
mothers and in preparing the system OF
the expectant mother for baby's coming.
thus rendering childbirth safe and com
naraUyeiy painless. The "Favorite Pre-
scription is most potent. strengthening
tonic to the general system and to the
crrans distinctly feminine in particular
It is also soothing and invigorating
nervine and cures nervous exhaustion
nervous prostratien. neuralgia. hysterIa;
spasms. chorea or st. Vitus's dance. and
other distressing nervous symptoms at
tendant upon functional and organic d's'
eases of the distinctly feminine organs,
A host of medical authorities OF all the
several schools :of practice. recommene
each OF the several ingredients OF whlGf
rFavorste Prescription is made Tor tht
cure OF the diseases for which II IS cia'mec
to be cure. You may read what ehe3 u e3
say for yourself by sending a postal caro-
REQUEST for free booklet OF extract:
from the leading authorities, to Dr. +. Y
Pierce, Invalids' Hotel and Surgical In
stitute. Buffalo. n. Y, and it will come u
, you by return post.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-04-25

The life of t., , mercury arc lamp IN
some cases amou ats to 5000 hours and
more. The conducting material of the
anode is either mercury alone, graph
ite and iron. or nickel.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-04-25
A GOOD BEGINNING.

Ste1la-Now that we are engaged
you must economic.
Jack-I do already: I'm not calling
on any OF the other gjrls.-New York
Sun.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-04-25

FITS, St. Vitus' Darce: y ervous Diseases POI:
manently cured by DR.. Klne's Great Nerve
Restorer. 50 trial bottle and treatise Tree
{r. ii. Il. Kline, Id, ,9Sl Arch st., Ph1la, "a
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-04-25
souTHERNERs SEEK TRADE.

Party Sails to investigate Conditions
in Panama.
Thirty-four southern business m?n
sailed from New Orleans Saturday
morning on an inspection trip to the
Panama canal zone. The cities rep
resented are: Indianapolis, Ind, Nash
vile, Tenn, Birmingham, Demopolis
and Tuscaloosa, Ala, Jackson and
.Vicksburg, Miss, aud Shreveport and
New Orleans, La.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-04-25

The nearer you get to dollar the
smaller it looks.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-04-25

Judge men by what they do, not
by what they promise to do.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-04-25

Itch cured in 80 minutes by Woolford's
Sanitary Lotion. Never fails. At druggists.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-04-25

No. Cordelia, a man doesn't neces-
sarily have paint in his eyes when
he is color blind.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-17
TESTING EULLS WITH AUTOS.
Experiment on a Mexican Ranch to
Prove Their Courage.

That the automobile can he used
with great success in determining the
courage of young bulls intended for
t.e bull ring has been demonstrated
by Pedro Fernandez Somellera on his
San lsidro hacienda in GuadalaiarG.
Mexico. The novel experiment was
made a few days ago with Il twenty
two horsepower car, writes Il Guadala-
jara correspondent of the Mexican
Herald
On all haciendas where fighting bulls
are raised the young animals are test
ed with view to determining their
future fitness for the bull ring Those
that prove their courage are marked
and left to grow up for future contests.
Up to this time the tests have been
conducted by men on horseback. armed
with pixies, like picadors. But Mr.. So
mellera, who is an enthusiastic motor
list. this year decided on an innovation
by introducing motor cars in place of
the horscman. Accordingly after the
young bulls had been hcrded into n
large corral the machine was driven
into the Enclosure. The occupants were
armed with the usual pixies.
The experiment proved an exciting
success. Several of the young bulls
charged the machine at mad speed.
and 1t was only by clever driving that
the car and its occupants We're kept
clear of the horns of the surprised and
apparently indignant animals.
The bulls that attempted to mix with
the automobile have been credited with
exceptional bravery. and they are ex-
pected to bring fame to the San Isidro
hacienda by their future performances
in the bull ring
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-17
BAR EL0PEMENTS
Young Kansas SweetheartS are
Parties to an Unusual
Compact.
SEQUEL OF ONE EXPERIENCE
Father Agrees to Give Daughter in
Marriage if Couple Will Wait
Two Years.

On consideration that j. A. Morgan
will refrain for two years from trying
to elope with Miss Stella Roberts,
George W. Roberts, Il Pawnee county
farmer in Kansas, father of the girl
has signed an agreement with uel
young man promising to give him the
young woman in marriage ut the END
of that time. writes Il Larned (kanD
correspondent of the Kansas City Star.
This most unusual agreement is as fol-
lows:
George W. Roberts and ]. A. Nor
gan enter into the following agree
ment. to wit: The said ]. y. Morgan
agrees to engage in some legitimate
and profitable employment for the pc
riod of two years from this date and
for the said time not 10 interfere with
the said George W. Roberts iii the
management of his daughter, Stella y.
Roberts. George W. Roberts, in ce.l-
sideration of the carrying out of the
foregoing agreement by the said j. y.
Morgan, hereby gives his consent for
his said daughter and the said j. y.
Morgan to enter into the bonds Of
matrimony at any time after the ex-
piration of the said two years.
The agreement is daily signed by
Morgan and Roberts and witnessed by
II. s Rogers and Wesley Lane. This
queer contract is the sequel of an
elopement which occurred several days
ago Miss Roberts is not yet quite
fifteen years old. Morgan is less than
twenty, so that the two knew that
| they could not obtain the consent of
her parents to their marriage.
Knowing this. they decided upon an
elopement. After all the family had
gone to bed Miss Roberts slipped out
of the house and met Morgan in a
| grove quarter of Il mile away.
The two drove to Nacksville, return
| ed their livery team and then got i
man to drive them to Stafford. From
there they took a train to Morgan's
| home in Carthage. Mo.
| CONSERVATION mt Home.
There was CONSERVATION III the Rob
erts home the next morning. but the
| liveryman gave the father IL clew, and
| warrant was secured for Morgan
| charging him with abduction. He was
arrested in Carthage before he could
| secure Il marriage license and readily
| agreed to return to Kansas.
| In the meantime Mr.. Roberts had
been making some inquiries and learn
ed that Morgan was Il hard working
| young man of good family and would
| aTVnrantIr. r,1Di.n q accent "a l,I,s
| in-law. This induced the father not tC
prosecute the young maa and to pro
| pose the agreement which was after
| ward entered into. Miss Roberts is
/ again at home, and Morgan is back nj
| work on the Brown farm nearby, de
| termined to live up to the contract.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-17
Munich Exhibition Novelty.

One of the novelties planned for the
Munich exhibition of 1908 Is an "artiS-
tic theater' which will be different in
every respect from the modern play
house, says the New York Tribune.
Symbolic scenery will be used in place
of make believe trees and rocks and
impossible landscapes, leaving to the
imagination details which heretofore
have been supplied by the scene paint
er. In this respect the new theater
will resemble the Greek theaters of
old. The form of the stage Will be
changed, cutting Off" according to q
Munich paper, 1.-The senseless perspec
tive" The proscenium will be so ar
ranged that it may be made large or
small, in keeping with the require
ments of the production, and the am
phitheatrical auditorium will be SO
arranged that the action will be in
plain view from all parts of the house
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-17
Those Hard,
Hacking, Nerv-
Gus Headaches
Can be cured by an intelligent and
faithful use of DR.. A. w. Chase's
Nerve Pills.

Nervous headache comes from
weakened condition of the brain nerve
centres and can only be cured by
medicine that nourishes and tones up
the nervous system. Headache powders
only do harm as they further weaken
and depreSS. On the contrary you must
use a nerve medicine that is not only
tonic. but rich in all the elements that
go TO feed these half starved nerve
centres. Mrs. Della Kerns, 716 Seneca
ST. Buffalo, n. Y, tells you what this
medicine is when she sayS:-"When |
began taking the DR. a. w. Chase's
Nerve Pills | swas so nervous l could
not keep still. could not sleep and was
in very bad state. My head ached
hard-thuse hard, racking. nervous
headaches that left me weak and pros
trated. l used the medicine faithfully
and since then have been all right
no headaches-no nervousness, feel
strong and vigorous, and can sleep well
again. | am glad, indeed, to recon-
mend the medicine. as l consider II
a safe and certain cure for such
troubles. soc a box at all dealers OF
Dir. a. w. Chase Medicine Co. Buffalo,
n. Y.
For Sale at Harper House Pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-17
POSTOFFICES FOR LINERS.
Government Official Has Scheme to
Distribute Mail at Sea.

If Second Assistant Postmaster Gen
eral McClcary succeeds in some plans
he has in mind sea pOstotticcS will be
established on the ships of the Cunard
and the French Steamship companies
lines, the only transatlantic lincrG
which are equipped with postal facili
ties, writes Il Washington correspond.
ent of the Chicago News. OverturcT
have been made to these two compa
MES looking to the equipment of post
offices on their ships.
Mr.. McCleary will go to Europe soon
TO investigate certain postal affairs,
While abroad he will confer with tha
officers of the two steamship lines anc
endeavor to complete arrangements by
which American and foreign employ
ees will be placed on each one of the
vessels of these two lines.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-17
Paying High For American Talen.

The British government has recently
given notable recognition of the excel
lence of American agricultural teach
ing and education in the selection of
4. L. Parr of the Iowa State Agricul-
tural college as director of agriculture
aud animal industry for British India,
says the Springfield Republican. Pro
fessor Barr will receive salary of
$4,000 year for ten years, and 1t is
understood that he will then be eligi-
BILE TO retire and draw pension for
life of 5000 Il year. 1t Is not often
that scientific agricultural education
has been so largely rewarded. but the
incident is perhaps significant OF the
future.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-17
A Memorable Day.

One of the days we remember with
pleasure, as well as with profit to our
health, is the one on which we became
acquainted with DIR. Kings New Life
Pills. the painless purifiers that cure
headache and biliousneSs, and keep the
bowels right. 25c at w. T. Hartz, drug
store. 301 Twentieth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-17
The Value of Diamonds.

The value of the diamond is at so
much per carat, and up to n certain
limit the value per carat increases as
the size of the stone increases. When
a carat diamond is quoted at 1925. 4
diamond weighing n half carat is
counted at the rate of $50 per carat.
three-Quarter carat diamonds at 500
per carat, one and one-quarter carat
diamonds at $40 per. carat. one and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-17

onc-halr carat diamonds at $3.50 per
carat. one and three-quarter carat dia-
monds ut $50 per carat, and two cara t
stones at $500 per carat. Stones weigh
ing more than two carats sell at about
the same rate as that quoted for two
carat stones, and do not increase rs
rapidly owing to the more limited de
mand for the larger sized stones-New
York Herald.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-17
Rheumatism Cured in a Day.

Mystic Cure for rheumatism and
neuralgia radically cured in one to
three days. Its action on the system
is remarkable and mysterious. 1t re
moves at once the cause and the dis
ease Immediately disappears The first
dose greatly benefits: a. cents and 81
Sold by Otto Grotjan, 1901 Second ave
nue., Rock Island; Gustave Schlegel &
son, 800 West Second street, Daven.
port.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-17
CLOSE BARS FOR FlREMEN
Saloons Bow to Interest in Illinois As
ISOLATION Meet.

kewauee, H., July 17.-Downer's
Grove won the first prize in the big
parade of the Illinois State Firemen's
association at the annual tournament
here yesterday. Second prize was won
by Venice. Over 500 men were in the
parade, which was under the direction
Of State Senator b. f. Baker of Ke-
vance. Rain prevented the races on
the program for yesterday. so a double
program will be given today. So great
is the local interest in the tournament
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-17
Lucky Wellesley Girls.

Nearly fifty of the graduating class
of Wellesley are to have trips to Eu
rope for commencement gifts. and
quite a few have received diamond
rings from fathers or family friends. -
says the Boston Herald. Miss Hilda
Gorson has received both European
tour. Il huge diamond and $1,000 in the
bank.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-17
COnStiDation.

For constipation there is nOhing
quite so nice as Chamberlain Stom-
ach and Liver Tablets. They always
produce n pleasant movement of tho
bowels without any disagreebale effect
Price, % cents. Samples free. All
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-17

Kodol will nOurish and strengthen
your digestive organs and furnish the
natural digestive juices for your stom-
ach. It will make you well. Kodol di-
gests what you eat. Sold by all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-17

Use Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syr-
up. Contains no opiates. 1t drives the
cold out of the system by gently NOV
ing the bowels. Contains Honey and
Tar and tastes nearly as good as mL-
pie syrup. Children like it. Sold by
all druggists.