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The Washington times., 1907-05-01

70 the exposition viii stop for q time in
Washington. also that during the period
OF the big show q large number OF ma
town.
Ihe matter OF dues was also discussed.
Dut II Is not known what recOmmenda-
IONS the committee will make 10 the
chamber in this regard. In any event.
there VIII be no further dues for pres
cut members until the first OF the wear
ana l549se joining before that time Will
probably be called on for only a noml-
nal sum.
Sufficient committees will be provided
at once for carrying out the work Of
the JODbers and Shippers and Business
Mems Associations The most import
ant Of these undertakings were the
freight adjustments OF the former and
the resolution Of the latter protesting
against the increase Of rates on the
part OF the two telegraph companies and
asking the Department OF Justice 20 IN
quire into f.
Action Regarded Important.
In view Of the movement, now being
engineered by Representative Samuel
w. Smith OF Michigan, 10 make a thor
ough governmental investigation OF the
workings of the telegraph companies in
this country. and possibly to recommend
Government ownership. at least regu-
lation by the Interstate Commerce
Commission, this action Of the Business
Men IS regarded as very important. as
IL was the first taken by any body OF
business men in the country on the
subject.
The committee was not authorized to
make any suggestions as 20 nominal
tons for officers Of the new chamber.
but II the work Of adopting the consti-
tuition and bylaws can be completed at
The meeting next Tuesday evening, this
VIII probably be taken up at that time.
Nominations may be then made and the
nrst election held probably a week later
Notice OF the place and hour OF the
meeting or the chamber Tuesday wiz be
given in a day or two
The Washington times., 1907-05-01

Il Is mighty unfortunate for a man
accused Of crime that he should have
name SO calculated to arouse pre-
judice against him as is possessed by
Manager Scrugham.
The Washington times., 1907-05-01

Young Jim" Wadsworth and "Old
jim" Wadsworth. after thinking IL all
over. seem to have decided that blood
is thicker than water, and has a right
to be.
The Washington times., 1907-05-01
Gossip OF
Capital Society Folk
WALDO PoNDRAY WARREN

Mrs. Frederick c. Ainsworth. wife Of
Major General Ainsworth, entertained
at bridge yesterday afternoon, having as
her guests from the army and navy
circles Mrs. Micou. Mrs. Bradford. Mrs.
Won Schrader. Mrs. Hayward. Mrs. White.
Mrs. Mason, Mrs. Amenabar. Mrs. Clark,
Mrs. Dodge, Mrs. Lynch, Mrs Bingham,
Mrs. Dickman. Mrs Lockbridige, Mrs.
Hawkins, Mrs TunstaH, Mrs. Porter
Mrs. Morrison. Mrs. Randall, Irs- War
ner, Mrs. HaupL Mrs Edie. and Mrs.
DaIZrW
The Washington times., 1907-05-01

It does seem sort Of hard that a man
never gets a chance TO read the only
appreciative things that ever get writ
ten about most OF us-the obituaries.
The Washington times., 1907-05-01
RECEIVERS $1,000
IN LOST JEWELS
AFTER 9 MONTHS
Taken by Mis-
take, and Long Search
Was Made for Mrs.
Smith.

Nine months elapsed between the
time Mrs Drank w Smith. OF the AIsn-
dota Flats lost $3.50 worth OF jeweIry
on car, and finally got possession OF
it,. Today Mrs. Smith is wearing
jewelry which she had long despaired
OF ever seeing again. The woman VI no
returned the jewelry refused TO accept
reward q $50. which was offered for
the return OF H.
on July i last Mrs. Smith boarded
a lit. Pleasant or Connecticut avenue
car at Raiorama avenue and started
toward the Baltimore and Ohio station
10 80 10 huNton, Md She had with
her a black leather travelling sa;cleI
containing:
The Lost valuables.
a lady's gold hunting case watch and
a long gold neck chain. with a small vim
aigrette chain set with small diamonds;
box OF jewelry containing porcelain
miniature attached 10 a tvo-strand rope
neck chain, and worn as a pendant: a
gold bar pin. set with five or seven
stones, probably three diamonds. one
ruby, and one sapphire; a gold bangle
bracelet. made of two rings Of twisted
gold. set with three diamonds, about
three-fourths carat each. with chain at
opening of clasp; a pair OF round stud
sleeve buttons, set with engraved crys-
tails of Skye Terrier dOg-heads in gold:
a pair Of square stud sleeve buttons.
Italian mosaics. in flower pattern, set
In yellow gold; a yellow gold dligree
mandolin brooch pin; an antique brooch,
square setting of chased gold around a
red stone; one silver shoe horn. re-
pousse: one silver shoe button hook.
repousse; one silver nail file, one silver
handled pair scissors, one pair sold
spect3cles.
Sitting beside Mrs. Smith on the car
was the wife of a Dr. Blackstone. who
was sent 20 California about three years
ago because Of pulmonary trouble
Mrs. Blackstone. was living with a
Mrs. Carter, on Columbia road. and on
the morning of July Il was on her way
to her mothers residence Her mother
is Mrs. Lane. who was then living at
1914 Tenth street but now resides on
New Jersey avenue northwest
Took Handbag by Mistake.
Mrs. Blackstone lost her purse con-
tanning sos and railroad ticket, which
she had secured. intending 20 join her
husband on the Pacific coast. Nistab-
ing Mrs smiths handbag for her purse,
Mrs Blackstone picked it UP ana did
not discover her mistake until she
reached Mrs. Lanes residence.
Upon discovering her mistake. Mrs
Blackstone left the handbag with ther
mother with a request that the owner
be found and the handbag returned 70
her.
Mrs. Lane called at the Mendoza ani
asked for Mrs. Smith. Mrs. Lane SAYS
she was informed that Mrs. Smith was
in Tuxedo. Md. and directed a letter 10
her The letter was returned 10 her
with the post mark party not found
For months. Mrs. Lane says. she has
been endeaVorinC 10 get into communi-
cation with Mrs. Smith, but Cid not
succeed until yesterday.
The Washington times., 1907-05-01

street opposite the Chinese legation.
me mouse viii be surrounded with pre-
tenuous grounds.
The Countess Cassiui. who was prob-
ably the most conspicuous figure 1n the
social life OF Washington during the last
ieW years Of Count ClssinIs regime as
diipdHS.tCpf rom russia, has "a house I'm
Paris this season where she has basD
entertaining considerably She recantI,-
gave "a musicale. I'm which she WAS the
ltddlug entertainer. She sang SOM.
songs from ..RIgoIetto-r and seteI7.1 ,,,,7,5
berS from BoiJo's 'MephistofeIeT fn
charming style, including the famous
ana exquisite duo. which She sang with
Ner teacher. The countess was "a sim
dent both OF piano and the voice dr1rfrIo,
an htr residence here. her singing teach
or coming over from Baltimore several
times week
Mrs Barklie Henry. Of PhiladelDbia
formerly Miss Alice Belknap. daughter
Of the late General BeIknap, arrived YES
teIday 10 be the guest Of Nine. Bona
Ifrte- MIS-. Henry and the Countess
Eon Moltke- Huitfeldt. of Germany.
daughter and guest of Nine Bonau9rr-
were glrlhoOd friends in NashinetOE.
ana round or entertainments has been
planned IN their honor Last evening
NJ NJ ana AIRS Alexander Legare were
hoSLs AT dinner for them. ana other din
uers and lunchcOns VIII be given bv
Mr. and Mrs Horace WyIIe Mrs Rich
ard Townsend Mr.. and Mrs TarZ An
cerson, and Mrs. John +. Reyburn. A
yachting party on the Reyburn YACHT
the Gretchen is one Of the entertain
ments arranged for.
Miss Joanna Schroeder left today for
a visit 90 her brOther-in-law and SIS
ter. DIT anC Mrs MOulton X. Johnson.
IN NorfolN, Va
Enrique Ruiz Fernadez Manuel
Garcia. and Eusel CCvzo. an OF the
Mexican embassy, are AT Old Point
Comfort.
DIT and Mrs. William 2. Compton and
their children viii spend their summer
IN WarrenJOn. Va. They VIII leave
Washington May Il. and occupy Tor
the summer the country house Of Mr..
and Mrs James HOOe
The Washington times., 1907-05-01

street opposite the Chinese legation.
me mouse will be surrounded with pre-
tentOus grounds.
The Washington times., 1907-05-01

Among the prominent new residents of
Washington will be Edward Hayes of
California, one Of the wealthy residents
of the Pacific coast. who win build a
palace-lke mansion on Nineteenth
The Washington times., 1907-05-01

Mrs. Henry Lane Wilson. wife Of the
American. minister TO Belgium, who
s;5ent A fortnight in Washington re-
Gently. has arrived at the home OF her
father in indianapolis. where she will
spend several months. Mrs. Wilson
was formerly Miss Allie Vsjen, of that
city, and is a sister-in-law of former
United States Senator John L. Wilson,
of the State of Washington.
The Washington times., 1907-05-01

4 dance for the benefit OF the George
town crew viii be given Saturday night
in the Arlington Hotel. This is The
second dance given for the crew this
winter. the first taking place at the Ar
lingt0n early IN the winter
The Washington times., 1907-05-01

Nr and Mrs. Lester A. Barr Were
hosts at a card party last evening in
their home. Ola California evenue-
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-08-01
When Banks Arc Bitten.

speaking Of bad checks" said the
cashier Of a downtown bank, don't
you believe for a moment that most
Of the expert forgers are behind bars
or frightened into Inactivity. The dis
tinguished professionals-those accus-
toned to play for fortune at a sin
gle throw-are pretty well in hand, but
there are others.
GAS a matter Of fact, the public
would be surprised to learn how many
bogus checks, perfectly executed, get
past the bank officials every week In
this city"
Don't see many of 'em in the police
court cases." listener suggested.
"Of course not. Most Of the checks
are for small amounts and are made
good by the bank officers. Why? Well,
because it does bank no especial good
to have it known that forged checks
can pass through its windows. So the
matter is hushed up. Even when a
man is caught in the act he Is often
allowed to 60 free If be is merely an
agent and will tell who his principal is.
It's business policy."-New York Globe.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-08-01
Her Very Good Reason.

The two wives were discussing the
pecuniary peculiarities Of their respec-
tive husbands, and they conceded with
great unanimity until they reached the
point Of their own relation to the purse
strings.
my husband never gives me penny
unless he growls about my extraVa-
gance," said one.
mine does the same thing" attested
the other.
"But get even with him." And her
face showed the color Of satisfaction.
"How do you ever do it?'
II go through his trousers pockets
when he's asleep"
Goodness gracious" exclaimed the
other. "I wouldn't do that for any
thing"
why not? Haven't we right to
the money as well as they have?"
"Yes, but I wouldn't 60 through my
husbands trousers pockets for It."
I'D like to know whyT said the
first, quite indignant at the apparent
reproof.
Because" blushed the other, 'he
carries his money in his waisteoat
pocket ."-Pearson's Weekly.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-08-01
He Was Saying Grace.

A deaf old gentleman dined with a
family where grace was always said.
When the guests were seated the host
bowed his head and began to repeat
the accustomed verse in a subdued,
reverent tone.
s'Eh? What's that?" demanded the
deaf old man, who sat beside him.
The host smiled patientl tly and began
again, in a louder, more deprecatory
voice.
Speak little louder. l don't
catch what you say the old gentle
man persisted.
{ Allow ripple of laughter went round
the table. The host, his face crimson
with embarrassment, raised his voice
and repeated the verse. The deaf gen
tleman did his best to hear, but failed.
He placed one hand upon his hosts
arm.
ssWhat did you say" he demanded
irascibly.
The host cast him an angry glance.
On it, I'm saying grace" he
snapped, as he mopped the perspira-
ton from his brow.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-08-01
HE SOLD HIS DAUGHTER.

Transferred Her For 500 to Man
Three Times Her Age.
Bargained away by her father for
500 to become the wife Of man
nearly three times her age is the lot
of Mabel Begosian, pretty fourteen
year-old Armenian girl Of Worcester,
Mass, the bride Of Isidore Shanheidan,
aged forty. .....
Friends of the girl reported the story
of the wedding to the police, and II
their statements are true the girl was
sold to the highest bidder. Mabel left
home short time ago on account Of
cruel stepmother. A little later Shan
heidan opened negotiations with the
girls father. The money bid was ac-
cepted, and the following day Shan
heidan secured a marriage license, CIV
ing the girls age as eighteen and his
own as twenty-five. An Armenian
priest married them.
The police advised friends Of the girl
to secure an annulment Of the mar
rage. This, her friends say, they will
at once attempt Dikran Thomajanian,
another sutton Of Mabel, is at the head
Of the movement to give her back her
freedom.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-08-01

coined by his wife found the key un-
der the doormat. He let himself In
the lonesome fiat and not finding the
expected hot supper had to go to the
refrigerator and cheer up on cold pota-
toes, macaroni and other things.
After Young had fed the cat and
was closing up the house for the night
his wife came in and told him she had
been up to her mothers.
''I'm going up there myself" Young
announced, and he went.
Mrs. Mary A. Lyman Is his WiTes
mother, and Young asked her why she
persisted in keeping her daughter, his
wife, away from her home.
"None Of your business" Mrs. Ly-
man answered, according to Young.
Don't sass me-" Young says he
warned his motber-in-law.
'I'll do as I please" Young says
Mrs. Lyman returned, and then fol-
lowed scissors" conversation.
Mrs. Lyman was telling Young ex-
actly what she thought Of barge cap
tains in/general and him in particular
when he reached over and, picking her
up, put her across his knee and spank
ed her. The spanking was a good,
sound one, too, even Young admits.
Mrs. Lyman says he knocked two OF
her teeth out, but Young insists they
fell out.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-08-01
Pistol Permits.

Of the hundreds of men who apply
for pistol permits to the police COM
missioner only a few get them. The
applicants give all sorts of queer
reasons for wanting to tote gun,
the most common being that they
carry large sums of money on their
person. All pistol permits have to
be approved by Chief Inspector Cort-
right before they are granted. Early
in his police career he soured on
pistol carriers with the result that he
approves about one out of every fifty
applications. One man whose ap-
plication was turned down called on
Chief Cortright few days ago to
learn why he couldn't get a pistol
permit.
3sWhy do you want to carry a pis-
tol?'' asked the chief Inspector.
Because always carry large sums
of money" replied the man.
The veteran policeman looked the
applicant over carefully and said:
eff you will show me right now
SIS in real money I'llsindorse your
application"
The man flushed and stammered
that he was sorry, but that was the
first time in his life that he did not
have a large sum of money in his
pockets. Cortright insisted on know
ing just how much the man had. By
trying all his pockets he was able to
produce just So. He did not get the
permit, IN. Y. Sun"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-08-01

and the sidewalk ana Walkeu UIluuly
down the avenue, forgetting the papers
he had gone for-forgetting everything
except a girls flushed, dismayed face.
It was scandalous that she should be
allowed to drift into complications with
that fellow. It was all very eTell that
Cornish was her cousin, but what or
the fellows character-a gambler, q
fortune hunter? Yet what could he
do? Ali day he had looked forward to
seeing Betty. Well, he had seen her.
And she must have been In earnest.
She wasn't the kind Of girl to let q
man-and as memory gripped him he
plunged gloomily on
It was several days later that Miss
Maxwell, blue gowned and demure'
turned into the entrance of bank on
lower Broadway and walked calmly to
the paying teller's window.
II suppose you know that this over
draws your account, Miss Maxwell"
said that gentleman, handing out
packet Of fresh bank notes.
The girl stared at him in astonish-
ment. "No, did not know. had not
thought" she said nervously.
"That last check was rather large
ten thousand"-
'Ten thousandr' repeated Betty
weakly.
Eyes. We did not question 1t, Of
course, because Mr. Gordon 80 often
draws large amounts" He looked at
her keenly. 1T was all right, l sup
pose"
Eyes; oh, yes" said Betty unsteadily.
'It was all right. IL suppose Mr..
Gordon cashed it?'
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-08-01

An excellent dwelling, good location,
at West Denmark. Write for particulars.
Z building lots on Palmetto Avenue
25x1OO, residence lot near union depot
1OOx231, one residence on Beach Avenue,
in Denmark. Prices reasonable.
119 acre farm, five miles from Bamberg,
near Odom's bridge. Good bargain.
One acre lot, room dwelling, good
orchard aud outbuildings, near church
and school, East Denmark. Price on call
go acres land one mile from Bamberg,
heavily timbered. Price 100000.
One acre vacant lot in the heart OF
Bamberg. Price $500.
8 one acre lots on New Bridge street
near Southern depot. Price $500 each.
105 acre farm, one mile South OF Bam-
berg. Good dwelling and outbuildings,
heavily timbered. Price $2,5O0.
One dwelling and lot on South side OF
Railroad Avenue. Lot runs from Rail
road Avenue to Broad Street. 100000.
400 acre farm miles of Bamberg, IL
horse farm open, high state OF cultlva'
ton, 10 tenant houses in excellent condi-
ton. Price on application.
Vacant corner lot on Main Street, near
graded school, Beautiful building Site
Price 100000.
200 acres of land near Rev. Romeo
Govan-well timbered and a bargain.
$1,5OO.00.
$50 acres clay land, miles South of
Bamberg, on Odom's bridge road. See
me for prices. :,
1870 acres of land, Odom's place road,
well improved, will rent for $3.50 Price
$2,70O0O.
600 acres clay land, miles from Bam-
berg, well improved. Terms reasonable.
Price $s,OO0.00. -.
One 8 acre lot, with 4 room dwelling
in Bamberg, well built, easy terms.
Price $SOO.00.
25 shares Bamberg Cotton Mills Stock.
$50 shares Bamberg Oil Mill Stock.
Fourteen acres with cabin / mile West
Bamberg-9 acres cleared. Price $4,000.
800 acre farm two miles North Of Bam-
berg. Good residence and fine farm.
Price 100000.
900 acre farm 5 miles South of Bamberg.
gilt edge farm. Price on application.
"a acre farm two miles South Bamberg.
Buildings worth $500. Price $500.
200 acre farm 4 miles from Bamberg.
Price $4,000.
Two story dwelling on New Bridge
street, lot 80 feet front and 255 feet deep,
good water and stables. Price 81 800.
One two story brick building in the
heart of business centre. Pays ~ per
cent. on investment.
100 acre farm near Howells mill.
Rents for $125.00. Price $1,000.
1000 acre farm near the town OF Bam-
berg. Make no inquiries unless you are
able to buy something of rare value.
Good farm of ATS acres about three
miles from Olar. Price $2750.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-08-01
Arm Cut OF to Save Man.

Suspended in midair, with his arm
caught In the cogwheels of travelling
crane at the Baldwin Locomotive
works in Philadelphia, John Rocks, a
painter, hung for two hours and twen-
ty-seven minutes. he was caught by
the arm as he passed the crane and
drawn into midair. The clogged ma
chinery refused to reverse. A scaffold-
ing had to be built to him, and on 1t
surgeons of the Hahnemann hospital
worked and amputated the arm to re-
lease him. Injections Of morphine
deadened the pain until the scaffolding
was built. He sustained internal inju-
ries also, and it is thought that he will
die
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-08-01
Fierce Fight With Half Snake.

Church Barkley Of Harrodsburg, Ky,
had a terrible battle with a monster
snake a few days ago. He heard a
noise upstairs and went to Investigate
and found a snake coiled on the bed.
He fired at it with his shotgun and
cut it in two. The part with the head,
about three feet long, made battle and
tried to bite and coil around Barkley's
legs. He had to fight it out with part
Of the snake, and he says he never did
faster kicking, but finally dispatched
that part Of the reptile. The entire
snake measured nine feet nine inches
N length and had horn or some hard
substance three inches long on the end
Of Its tail.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-08-01
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

Good farm of 1855 acres two miles East
of Bamberg. Price $1,000. tsss 80
Timbered lands for sale on Edisto
river at rock bottom prices. "a
One acre lot with 6 room cottage on
Railroad Avenue. Delightful location
Price 81, 800.
Il acre lot with cottage, situate on
Midway street near Carlisle Fitting
School. This is an excellent bargain.
Price $2,250. rs
III acre farm one mile from Bamberg.
Well improved with barb wire fencing
all around. The timber is worth the price.
Price $4,000.
800 acre farm in Buford Bridge town.
ship, well improved with new DWELLING
etc. Price 100000.
400 acre farm, five miles from Bamberg.
Rare bargain. 100000.
A new residence with six rooms and.
bath and two tenant houses, with lot OF
one acre, on Railroad avenue. This rs
something to be desired.
An unimproved lot on Church street 8
6Ox20O, near colored graded school,
Price $3.50.
One lot with cottage, situated on east
prong of Main street. Rents $4.00 month
ly. Price $4oO. s.
An unoccupied lot adjoining residence
occupied by H. NJ. Graham.
An unoccupied lot, 424 feet, on Bamberg
or Main street, adjoining lot of w. p,
Riley. Suitable for business house or
warehouse.
That business lot corner Bamberg and
Elm streets adjoining G. Frank Bam-
berg's stable lot. The most valuable
business property in Bamberg.
Three unimproved lots on street in
rear of colored graded school, at remark
ably low figures.
10 acre farm five miles south of Barn.
berg. Good place. Price and terms easy.
136-acre farm six miles from Bamberg.
The timber worth price of place.
An excellent farm between Bamberg
and Denmark. Don't write or see me
unless you have the money.
A good cottage with large lot on Car
Isle street. Price $1,000.
Various building lots in all sections OF /,
the town and other farm property for sale.
If you wish to buy anything, or If you
have any property for sale, let me sell it
for you.
Vacant lots for sale in desirable portion
of this growing town. Come and see me
if you are really interested. I am very
busy but can talk to you on business.
TO RENT.
Six offices in heart of business district.
Two 2-story residences, near F. M.
Simmons.
One 1-story house near F. M. Simmons.
One 4-room residence on Orangeburg
street, with three acres of land.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-08-01
SPANKED HIS MOTHER-IN-LAW
Harseman In Correcting Woman Dis
LODGED Her Front Teeth.

Barseman In Correcting Woman Dis
lodged Her Front Teeth.
Because his mother-in-law "sassed"
him James Henry Young, the captain
of Hudson river barge, spanked her
so hard that he Jared two Of her teeth
out, and now he is prisoner charged
with assault.
Young and his wife live at 274 East
One Hundred and Thirty-fourth street,
New York city. He is in charge of one
of the big railroad floats of the New
York, New Haven and Hartford Rail
road company and when he gets
through with his work and goes bone
expects to find his wife there.
After particularly hard day Young
went home and instead of being vel
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-08-01
A PuZZler.

An old white haired darkey living
on a plantation, not feeling well, had
the doctor pay him visit. The doc
tor told him ashe was getting old he
must eat plenty of chicken and stay
out of damp night air. "But, sab,
said the old darkey, chow can you
expect me to stay in de house at night
and still get my chickens" :"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1907-08-01
Not Interested.

She knew the man that sat behind
Was sizing up her hair
And peering through her peekaboo
With rude, ill-mannered stare.
When she could stand his gaze no
more
Resentment was too deep,
She turned to rebuke the chap,
And he was fast asleep.