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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-12-24

The rules of the postofice depart
ment in regard to newspapers are
little short of foolish. Some time ago
we issued an extra edition, it being
an educational number, which con-
tanned a number of cuts and
write-up of the Carlisle Fitting
School. We also issued an extra few
weeks later and the postoface de-
partment has compelled us to Pay
postage on the entire editions at the
rate of half cent an ounce, or
eight cents a pound instead OF one
cent, which is the regular rate for
newspapers. The department rules
that these extra editions were not
such as to come within their re-
quirements, although they were ex-
actly like the regular editions Of The
Bamberg Herald, and required US to
nav the above rate Of postage on
every paper sent out, not giving us
the benefit of any free town or
county circulation. We wrote them
fully, explaining the matter and yet
they decided that we would have to
pay this extra postage, winch
amount to- nearly twenty dollars.
We are now cured of extras. we
could have sent the matter out in a
regular issue without any extra
cost, and to have such a ruling as
this from the department is disgust
ing. 1t is an arbitrary decision, and
while we have no redress, we can at
least protest against having some
Office boy in the department make
such foolish rulings. We are going
to have Congressman Patterson take
the matter up with the department,
and see if we can't get relief.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-12-24
BOYS Eye Knocked Out.

While playing at his fathers wood
pile last Thursday morning, Finley,
the 4-year-old son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
r. M. Roark, of Grover, had the mis-
fortune to lose the sight Of his right
eve. The little fellow was trying to
cut stove wood with an axe when q
piece flew up and struck him in the
eve. The force Of the blow was
heavy enough to make hole In the
eve ball, causing a complete loss Of
sight to that eye. The little fellow
suffered terribly the following DAY,
but is now getting along very nice
ly.-Gaffney Ledger.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-12-24
Thursday, Dec. "a, 1908

A number Of weekly newspapers
in the State issued very creditable
3Christmas editions last week, among
them being the Greenwood Index and
the Greenwood Journal. These two
papers issued editions Of about forty
pages, their advertising patronage
being very liberal. The Bamberg
Herald could get out editions like
this if our merchants would adver-
tise az they should.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-12-24

The Gaffney Ledger tells Of a boy
getting his eye knocked out while
cutting wood, a stick flying up and
hitting him in the eye. And now every
boy in the country will be afraid to
cut stove wood for his mother.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-12-24
BROKER SHOT IN NFW YORK
JOHN c.. LUMSDEN, OF RALEIGH,
SHOOTS HENRY SUYDAM.
ARRAY Occurs in Office on B.o&d
Street, New York, Following Dis
pute Over Alleged Debt.

Anfay occurs IN OlHCe oH D.o"o
Street, New York, Following Dis
pute Over Alleged Debt.
New York, Dec. 19.-Following an
alteration over an alleged debt oi
$3.50 incurred in connection with the
financing of an electric vibratlol
company, of which he was treasure,
denry B. Suydam, a mining stocn
broker, member of the curb stoch
market, was shot in his Office at 39
Broad street today by John 9. LuE!s-
den, an inventor. Suydam claims
that the money in question was due
him and that an attempt was being
made to defraud him of it.
The shooting, which followed a
hand-to-hand encounter in which
George A. Downs, a young clerk en-
ployed by Suydam, Joined, was wit
messed from the street below by the
800 fellow curb brokers Of the vic
tim, none of whom could reach the
Office in time to prevent it.
According to the story told by
Suydan to the coroner and corro-
borated by Downs and the other oc-
cupants Of the Office at the time Of
the shooting, Lumsden, on whose
stock in the vibrator company Suy-
dam obtained a loan, called this
morning to demand an equivalent for
the stock in question. 1t was ex-
planned to him that the money had
been obtained by the company and
for the use of the company and that
consequently Suydam could not per-
sonally be held liable for it.
Demanded Payment.
This enraged Lumsden, it is said,
and he demanded immediate pay
ment, threatening to shoot Suydam
there and then if what he consider
ed his due was not paid over to him
at once. The broker argued with
Lumsden for a few minutes to gain
time, and then threw his arms
around him and cried out to Downs:
"For Gods sake grab him, he's go
ing to shoot"
Downs rushed to the assistance Of
his employer and grappled with
Lumsden. The three men scufled
together falling against the win
dow, which was shattered at the
shock. w
Lumsden reached under both arms
OF Downs, who pinioned him, and
fired twice.
Suydam, struck by both bullets,
staggered and fell. One bullet enter
ed the left chest above the heart and
the other pierced the right side,
penetrating the liver and lung.
Lumsden, rescued from the hands of
Suydam's friends by the police, ex-
planned the shooting by saying he
had acted in self-Gefense.
Suydam is married and lives in
Plainfield, N. j., where he is a mem
ber of the common council and is
we'll liked.
Lumsdea, who is also married,
gave Raleigh, N. c., as his home. |
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-12-24
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

Mr.. Taft can now sympathize with
poor Augusta in her thirst for sa-
yannah river water dipped from the
Carolina side. And in return Au-
gusta can sympathize with Mr.. Taft
for being on the Georgia side OF the
great divide.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-12-24

-Messrs. Norman and Slmms
Fender are at home from Furman
University for the Xmas holidays.
President and Mrs. F. N. X.
Bailey, and Misses May and Thelma
Bailey, of Edgefeld, are spending
the holidays at DR.. J. B. Blacks.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-12-24

The shortage of the county trea-
surers in Hampton and Edge1eld
show very forcibly the necessity for
the appointment of the county ex-
aminer recommended by the grand
Jury of Bamberg county.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-12-24

Doubtless we will all feel the Re
publican Knox which will be coming
to US during the next four years.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-12-24

Chickens will come home to roost
and as a result we are having the
benefit of the Hams trial this week.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-12-24

Mr.. Joseph Pulitzer is undoubted'
ly the biggest edition Of an Annanias
which The World has ever known
according to Mr.. Roosevelt.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-12-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Jno E. Carter, of
the Ehrhardt section, were in the
city last Friday.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-12-24

It seems a little untimely for the
Hains case to come of at this time
when the parliament Of Turkey has
lust assembled.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-12-24

The ladies of the Civic League AS
ISOLATION deserve the support of tn
men Of the town in the laudabl'
work they are doing.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-12-24

The Office of Insurance Com
missioner as conducted by Mr.. Nc
Master is the strongest plea am the
only plea needed for the continue
ton of the Office.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-12-24

The sound of the hammer con
tinues in Bamberg, and it is not tn
hammer of the auctioneer, either.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-12-24

It seems that the solid South is
to be broken by means Of Republican
Knox.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-03-26
ExtraNaQAnce.

There is clerk IN the employ of
a Philadelphia business man who
while fair worker is yet an indiyld-
ual OF pronounced eccentricity. One
day a wire basket fell off the top Of
the clerks desk and scratched his
cheek. Not having any court plaster al
hand, he slapped on three two-cent
stamps and continued his work A few
minutes later he had occasion to take
some paper to his employers private
office When he entered, the "old man."
observing the postage stamps on his
cheek. fixed him with an astonished
stare. Look here. Jenkins" he ex
claimed you are carrying too much
postage for second class matter"
The Somerset reporter., 1908-03-26
REMARKABLE RECORD
MADE IN NORTHWEST
Young Man with New Theory Is Astonisf1-
ingiy Successful in Minneapolis.

burg during the thirty days 8fr Coop.
Ct spent In that city.
Daring the past twenty-five days
Mr. Cooper has been in Minneapolis.
tie saie Of his preparation has aver
aeed about two thousand bottles a day.
y hen lie amount Of meuicine disposed
Of Throughout the state is added To
this, tt alAouut will be doubled.
Therefore, the young man has sold in
twenty-five days eightyeight thousand
bottles Of his medicine in the state of
Minnesota alone, " hich is a truly re-
markable record.
During the past week 80 many hun
dreds OF MINNEAPOLIS people have been
calling to thank Cooper for the good
he has accomplished with his medi-
cine, that it is safe to say that his
visit will long be remembered by the
sick of the city"
We sell the famous Cooper prepare
ton which has made a similar record
to the above wherever introduced.
e 2 Fogz.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-03-26

The remarkable success that has at
tended L. T. Cooper during the past
year has not been confined to any one
locality, but Is SO widespread that the
young man is now a well-known figure
ia most OF the leading cities OF the
country.
hfr. Cooper believes that the stom-
ach is the foundation for most Ill
health, and claims that his prepare
ton, by regulating the stomach. is a
true specific for most diseases. The
following extract from the Tribune of
Minneapolis gives an idea of the sur
prising number of people who are ac-
cepting Cooper's theory. The article
was one OF many that appeared during
Coopers stay in Minneapolis, and is as
follows:
The sale OF Cooper's preparation
Is now phenomenal in this CRY. and
an estimate made today seems to indi-
cate beyond all doubt that 1t will equal
the large figures reported from Pitt
The Somerset reporter., 1908-03-26


search he was rewarded by finding a
package pressed against the keys
The package was apparently wad
of old papers; but. with the true in
stinct of the collector. Philips began
to undo the yards and yards of Irvine
about the long bundle He was speech
less. Before him lay a pile of bills.
money that was not his by any other
right than possession. The girls
money!
He counted 1t carefully twice-S1 300
He must find the girl and return It.
Here was the longed for excuse to see
her again.
The storm had somewhat abated.
and in few minutes he started to the
little apartment In search of the girl.
He was informed that the Yorkes had
moved out three weeks ago Where ?
Nobody knew! The janitor thought
they had moved to smaller fat In
Harlem.
Now that he could not fiud the girl
Philips realized the folly of not having
kept track of her. Perhaps 1t had
been love at first sight. Indeed, as he
thought about 1t seriously he knew
that he was very much in love. But
how could he tell her SO if he could
not find her?
A visit to the postoffice left him none
the wiser. They furnished no ad
dresses. He drifted home to his open
fire and the evening paper. He sat in
the twilight gazing in the embers, and
1t seemed that every fame carried
with it a shadow OF the girl.
He read the advertisements from
force of habit and was about to throw
the paper down and refill his pipe
when his eye caught this ad.:
Young lady will give French lessons
in exchange for lessons on the type
writer. Apply after 6. E. T. z. 2
Broadway"
Philips sat up bit straigbter in his
armchair. Gould it be she? At least
it was worth finding out
At o'clock that evening Philips
rang the bell Of the Harlem fiat, to be
admitted and made welcome by Ethel
You see, Miss Yorke, | am here
again." he said as he turned to the
girl She seemed more lovely than
ever 81 have been trying to find you
for long time, but you had run away
from your old home, and | only traced
you by the exchange column. The fact
well-er-how would you consider
me as a teacher"
Ethels eyes danced. you see, MI
Philips, tried so hard to pick it up
but could not. so l thought of your
idea of exchange and put that ad. in
the paper" she explained. II did not
dream you taught tipping"
ITO be honest. | do not But have
something here-something | found in
the old melodeon that will buy hun
dreds of lessons" And he handed her
the precious roll of bills.
A cry of joy brought Aunt Cornelia
to the room. and careful inspection
of the money revived memories of a
queer maiden aunt who did not be
lieve in savings bnnks.
or course Philips had to remain and
discuss the wonderful find, and this
made him one OF the tiny circle, sc
that the next ad. inserted by either
appeared under the column headed
marriages"
The Somerset reporter., 1908-03-26
Do You Suffer with
Epilepsy?

This is the fairest offer ever made to suf-
erers of Epilepsy or Fits. Just deposit $3.50
with Frank W. Buchanan and get bottle of
Kosine. If after using same you are
not entirely satisfied, your money will be re-
turned. This trial is given at our expense.
Prevent attacks of this dread disease by
beginning the Kosine treatment today,
Price SI.5o. Mail orders filled. The Kosine
Company, Washington, d. {. or Frank w.
Bucknam, Skowhegan Me.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-03-26

The commissioners appointed by the Gov
ernor 10 investigate the present system Of
taxation and TO make recommendations 10
the next Legislature will give public hear
my at the Senate chamber at the state
House, Aug usia, on Friday. March p. 1905,
at 10 a m, 10 consider Taxation Of Forest
and Wild Lands and Property in -uincog-
porated places.
Every taxpayer Of Maine IS invited to send
at any and all times, helpful suggestions T.
to the Commission. 2esI2
MORRILL, Y. DREW, Chairman.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-03-26
They
n a n t al n
CoodHealth
Monroe, Me-, 1905

Monroe, NC, I9oo.
I'VE have used the true &. F.
Atwood's Bitters in our family for
twenty-five years with good results.
We always keep them in the house.
They are excellent for stomach trou-
bic" Respectfully yours, ]. A. Braley.
Some of the most common causes of
i'll health are hasty meals, unwise diet,
and over-eating The stomach rebels
under such abuse and sickness follows.
Such errors may be quickly righted by
lew doses of the IL. F." Atwood's Bit
t.rs. They sweeten stomach, cleanse the
bowels, arouse liver, and purify blood.
Csc at druggists.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-03-26

No FOR Price
1, Fevers. COMPOSITIONS, determinations .......25
.. Worms, Worm Fever. or Worm Disease .25
3. Collie. Crying and Wakefuness Of Infants rs
4. Diarrhea. of Children and Adults ..........35
o. Dysentery. Gripings, Bilious Collie. ........2B
=. Coughs. Colds, Bronchitis. ..................25
9. Toothache, Faceache. Neuralgia. ........,..2 rs
.. Heada che. Sick Headache, Vertigo .........25
10. Dyspepsia. Indigestion, Weak Stomach. 20
IL. Group. Hoarse Cough, Laryngitis .......... rs
IA. Salt Rheum. Eruptions, Erysipeas .........2 rs
rs. Rheuma tism. or Rheumatic Pains ......... %
rs. Fever and Ague. Malaria ................ rs
~. Piles. Blind or Bleeding. External, Internal. rs
1S. OphthalmIa. Weak or Inhamed Eyes 49,. 20
10. Catarrh. Influenza. Cold In Head. .,....... rs
30. Whooping Cough. Spasmodic Cough 500. 25
II. Asthma. Oppressed. Difficult Breathing rs
~. Kidney Disease. Gravel, Cacull. go. -. rs
3S. Nervous Debility. Vital Weakness. 90
20. Sore Mouth, Fever Sores or Canker rs
80. Urinary fncontinence. Wetting Bed. rs
81. Sore Throat. Quinsy and Diphtheria. .......25
35. Chronic Congestions. Headaches. .......... 10
". Crippe, Hay Fever and Summer Colds. IS
small bottle Of Pleasant Pellets. fits the vest
pocket Sold by druggists sent on receipt of price,
Medical Book sent free.
HUMPHREYS HOMEo. MEDICINE CO. Corner
william and John Streets. New York
The Somerset reporter., 1908-03-26

Why hre diamonds expensive. being
merely dust and ashes? Because wo
men love them And why do women
love them Because they are expcu
sive and useless I.ondon Chronicle
The Somerset reporter., 1908-03-26

1t coaxes back that we'll feeling,
healthy look, puts the sap OF life in
your system, protects you from dis
ease. HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea has no equal as a spring tonic for
the whole family 55c, Tea or Tablets.
G. r. Fogg
The Somerset reporter., 1908-03-26

When a girl says her face is her
fortune. "A fellow might suggest put
ting their faces together.
The chorus girl is proverbially fond
of Holsters. In fact she generally
goes out to supper with one.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-03-26

II I'll beseems n man 10 vaunt AFRO.
gantly. Homer
The Somerset reporter., 1908-03-26

Big bundle of old papers Ave cents
at the REPORTER office.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-03-26

Big bundle of old papers five cents
at the REPORTER office.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-03-26
DIR. HUMPHREYS SPECIFICS.

Directions with eseh viaIH Five Languages
Knqlish, German, Spanish, Portuguese and French.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-03-26
The Best Gasoline En-
CINE in the Market

| have the agency for the gasoline Engines
made by the International Harvester Co. of
Chicago and | have found them absolutely
satisfactory wherever sold. Drop me post
al and Will call and tell you all about them.
JAMES GOODRIDGE
R. F. D. No. Skowhegan
Farmers Telephone 1910 tt5
The Somerset reporter., 1908-03-26

Washington, d. c., Jan. 81. 1905.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-27

It's being predicted at Norton that
street cars will be running there in
1920.
Olathe claims she is getting along
some. A civic club has been organ
lied there.
Finally the people of Atchlion are
rising in their wrath because the
Automobiles have turned Main street
into sort of race course. They did
not begin to get very mad about this
until one of the machines ran over and
killed cat which had the reputation
OF being the best mouser in town.
One of the Beloit newspapers .ex-
tends public sympathy to Chauncey
McKellips who was so unfortunate
as to drop his derby hat over the rail-
ing on the river bridge and into the
stream. Then it naively suggests that
the hat is being worn by one of the
big fishes in the Solomon.
William Easton Hutchinson, one of
the Garden City celebrities, feels deep
ly Inundated because he has been
connected with the movement to make
the chautauqua to be held in that
town success. His humiliation
comes from the fact that he under
took the work without knowing that
the redoubtable Carrie Nation was to
be one of the attractions. On finding
this out he has quit and apologies in
a letter in the newspapers for having
interested anyone in the affair. "Ain't
ii awful, Mabe1?"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-27
And the dresses: they are also

loans?'
Not much! They were given to her
by rich women, who love to patronixe
struggling artists, but they give her
only evening gowns. Dolly has one
good street dress. but in the house she
feels she ought to wear out this half
worn finery. She can't AFFORD to give
the dresses away, and they would not
bring dollar a piece second hand.
home in the country and every penny
goes into that fund.
THAT is why we live so cheaply and
that Is why Dolly IL trying to get
steady appointment at the conservatory.
The fact that Marascheck sent for ner
argues that she has landed 1t. 1t Is
good news, Aunt Adra. not bad that
you bring me. But to think that you
have accused poor Dolly of wearing
frivolous clothes when she loathes her
glad rags as she does"
Jimmie went on into another gale OF
laughter, then sobered down to tell the
sacrifices they had made to earn q
home that should be their very own.
When he had finished. the old lady's
eyes were suspiciously moist and as
they rose to go. she looked at MIN
pleadingly.
You will forgive a meddling old fool.
won't you, Jimmie?" she pleaded. and
Jimmie kissed her twice; once in taken
of forgiveness and once for the title
Jimmie"
That night as he let himself into the
tiny fat, he found the two women por-
ing over samples and fashion sheets.
Aunt Adra was sitting in the Morris
chair, and Dolly was perched on its
arm, the brown head against the grey
Miss Boxley looked up with a smile as
Dolly flew to greet her husband.
After this" she said drily, Miss
Dorothy Chappelle IL still going to
| wear silks and satins. but Dolly Box
| ley is selecting what she wants for her
| home use. 1t is my treat ana my apol-
ogy."-(Copyrighted 1908. by Associate
| ed Literary Press.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-27
A FEMININE PROTEST

1t is the custom of the Brooklyn
Eagle in printing marriage license
notices to give the ages of the parties
to them as obtained from the license
book. In this it differs from the other
papers in New York city. where 1t has
been necessary only since the first of
the year for the matrimonially inclined
to take out license permitting them
to wed. And this practice of the Ea-
gle has brought forth protest from
a young woman who is proposing to
get married in September. She adj
mits that she is several years older
than the man she is going to marry,
but seriously objects to having their
respective ages given to the public. A
woman's age Is . delicate subject. she
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-27
HU4Op OF THE Day

why didn't you hire that lawyer rec
commended? He needs business"
We'll. his office was 80 cluttered UP
Day signs that I didn't have the nerve
to offer him my little thousand-dollar
Blobbe-There is only one thing . wo-
man loves better than to be told a secret
Biobbs-To n1 find d out n' for hers.if.-Phila-
delphfa Record.
This milk is sour and won't take It,"
That's your own fault ma'am,' retort-
ed the dealer. IT offered it to you day
Sen woys lake When 4 aeih na
ct notice lots Of people are collecting
rather new at it. IT'S that a new crazef"
thinskle sSsa 1ae n0ist Press e
Doctor-Are you still smoking,
Doctor-How am going to DO anything
PatientMThats what I'm paying you to
find out.-St. Louis Post-Dtspatch.
ever knew" asked the beautiful girl.
He was cook in my regiment"
Yes. he always tasted the soup before
he dished any of It up for the rest Of u.s."
Chicago Record=Herald.
He-Isn't she q seraph? Z.zaha. as
she-Yes. indeed. Just too sweet for
anything!
syrup?-Harper's Weekly.
Meanmann-It seems shame. after
shaving for it for all these years, to think
that I can't take a blessed sovereign
Grabbe-My dear. sir, what would be
the use? 1t would only melt.-The By
stander.
For my part" said one. ct think Fred
dent he will succeed"
Yes replied the other. he is certain
whether he sS has head enough to FIJI his
fathers shoes. "-Exchange quoted In
Christian Register.
asked the clipping bride. returning to the
parental roof.
Freely" replied the old man NO tro Ss
lodging will be at regular rates."-Ths
United Presbyterian.
claimed the star That's carrying COM
mercialism really too far"
1T isn't commercialism. exclaimed the
manager. I'VE want the scene to look
like a real meadow, don't wer'-Tft-Bits
First Revivalist-How many conversions
were there last night?
Assistant-Seven.
First Revivaiist-I thought there were
eight.
Nini-Georse says that my beauty in
toxicates him.
Elise-I heard he said that You were
Amusant.