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The Washington herald., 1908-08-07
BRECKENRIDGE NEAR DEATH.
Pitcher Of Akron COhio) Team Hit
Over Heart by Bntted Ball.

Youngstown. Ohio. Aug. SACK BTeck-
enridge- manager and pitcher Of the Ak
ron Ohio-Peunsylvania League team. is
near death IN the City Hospital the re-
suit Of being struck over the heart by a
bstted bail in to-day's Youngstown-Akron
game.
Breckenridge would have been killed in
stantly. Dr. c. J. Schiller asserts. had
the ball struck an inch lower As # was.
he feH IN the bcx unconscious. and was
insensi5le fer three hours. Breckenridge
was struck by a ball batted by Red Hin
ton. Youugstcwn's third baseman-
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ProhIbition Candidates Named.

spec-al 10 TIE Washington He-ald.
Ellins, W. Va, Aug. &C. A Herring,
OF KlngwOOd. Preston County. was nOmi-
mated for Congress. and Asa I. Mathews.
OF Junior. Barbour County, was nom
mated for The STATE senate by the Prohi-
bitionists OF the Second Congressional
district and the Thirteenth Senatorial
district AZ conventions held here today.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-07
WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU.
iBel Telephone 81

- hlls SzetL
Alexandria, Va. Aug. 6-Alexandria
yachtsnen look forward to the coming
season with considerable interest. as they
claim 10 have the fastest set OF boats
seen in recent years on the Potomac. and
are actively preparing for races. which
viii soon be started. and strong efforts
VIII be made 10 secure Washington and
other yachtsmen 20 make tests of the
speed OF their respective crafts on the
river
If the secretary OF the Corinthian Yacht
Club accepts the entries. as sent in by
the Alexandra yach-smen. Admiral Cal
mes, Of the Augusta; william Moore.
kindo: R Z. Emerson. Mae. Victor l.
Emerson, with the new Victor the Sec
ond, il seems very probable that Alex
andria VIII make a creditable showing
with their Washington rivals The own
ers OF these boats feel confident that each
enc. IN Its respective class. VIII bring
home the laurel wreath.
The cruiser Victor the Second IS the
newest addition 10 the Alexandra fleet
and one OF the latest products from Vic
Tor EDersOu's designing board Both the
boat and her engines were built by him
al his works IN Cincinnati The cruiser
Is substantially built. with steel frame
while the keel is OF alternating layers OF
oak and steel Her sunwsles. stern, and
interior finish are Of live oak Her en-
gines are 2o-horsepower. She is 81 feet
long BY 5 feet beam The Victor the Sec
ond was the winner Of the Peter ChaI-
lenge Cup last season thus holding the
Championship OF the Middle West for
cruisers Of her class
The Washington herald., 1908-08-07
KLUTTz IS CHAIRMAN.
Former MeEber OF Congress Named
by Salisbury Democrats.

Special TO The washington Herald
Salisbury. y. c.. aug. 6.-The Demo
cratic executive committee for the Eighth
Congressional district met n Salisbury
to-day and elected ex-Representstive
Theodore F. Kluttz. Of this city. chair
man. TO I'll the vacancy caused by the
resignation Of J. P. Cook, Of Concord
The new chairman served several terms
in Congress. and is considered a strong
man The committee is making plans to
give Representative R \. Hackett, the
Democratic nominee, big majority over
c. H COwIes. his Republican opponent.
IN the November election
The Washington herald., 1908-08-07
SWEARs AT WOMAN; PAYS.
'OIney District Farmer Pleads Guilty
and Settles.

-speciaI 20 Tie Washington He-zlL
Rockville, Nd, Aug 6.-Janes r.
BarnesIey. an Olney district farmer OF
good standing, was arrested and brought
here to-day on a charge Of swearing at
Mrs. Henry Bradley. the wife Of a prom
inent and wealthy citizen OF this town.
At q hearing before a justice OF the
peace, IL was developed that Mrs. Brad
ley while out driving alone. came into
contact with Barnesley's farm wagon
which was standing in the road. and de-
uvcred some reprOof TO the farmer for
blocking the highway, whereupou the lat
ter made use Of expressions which in the
courts opinion. amounted 10 an assault
Barnesley pleaded guilty 10 the charge
and paid the maximum fine, s. and costs.
John W Homer, aged seventy-seven
years, a farmer held in high esteem
throughout this county, dropped dead in
his garden this afternoon. Heart failure
superinduced by acute Indigestion. is
given as the cause Of death Two broth
ers, David and Edward Horner. survive
him His wife died many years ago.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-07
FAIRMONT BREWERY FIGHTS.
Company Operates In Dry Town and
Gets Aid from CoSzl~.


Gets Aid from CoSSl~-
SPECIAL 70 TIE Washington Eesald
Cumberland. Nd. Aug "a writ of
error has been allowed by Judge Henry
Brennan. o. the West Virginia Supreme
Court 0f Appeals. in the case OF the city
OF Fairmout vs.. the FairDont Brewing
Company. involving the legality OF a
brewery operating in dry town, after
having procured a state license
The case viii be settled in the highest
court Of West Virginia A 5na Z $50
was imposed on the Fairn0T wing
Company for operating with,-s city
license. this having been refused BY the
city council
The county bridge. which crosses the
Baltimore and ONO Railroad ar valley
Falls. W Va was destroyed by FIRE last
night and al trains were delayed several
hours TIE wTecking crew pulled the
burning tirnbers down The ties were
burned under The track and the rails
were twisted BY the intense heat
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WOMAN MAY BE OFFICER.
Rides Into Spencer, n. c. After All
night Trip.

SPECIAL TO The Washington Herald
Spencer. y C.. Aug. 6--After an all
night ride horseback and alone. a strange
young woman, giving her name as Miss
N L. Woodruff. aIighted at Spencer
early this morning. having ridden fifty
miles after midnight. traTersing For
syth. Davidson and part Of Rowan
counties. She declined u explain the
object Of her visit 10 this section further
than to say that she was fond Of riding
and was not afraid TO travel alone even
al night. She remounted her fine steed
and proceeded on her journey The opin-
ION prevails here that she was woman
revenue officer
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winche.ter Van Die.

SPECIAL % Tie Washiug-oa Herald
Winchester, Va, Aug 6-Washington
P Nurnan. for many years head Of the
local street cleaning and repair force
died to-day after a brief illness. aged
1ifty-foUr years. \ wife and four sons
survive.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-07

Chattanooga Tenn, Aug "a o. An
drews and associates, Of this city. have
secured a franchise n the South Allan
tic League for Chattanooga The South
Atlantic League has decided to increase
its membership by taking IN two addi-
tional cities and one OF the two add
tionaI franchises has been awarded 70
Chattanooga. Il Is stated that Knoxville
or Charlotte, y. c., VIII secure the other
franchise.
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While you think OF II. telepnone y
Want Ad. to the Washington Herald an
bill VII be sent you at l cent a vozd
The Washington herald., 1908-08-07
NBWSOFALBXANDRIA
YachtSmen Look Forward to
a Good Season.
EMERSON HAS 4 NEW BOAT

Victor the second Latest Addition TO
Fleet OF Racing Craft-EHOrt VIII
More Interested This Year-FOur
HOId-uPs Cause Residents worry.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-07
DUGAN IS RULED OUT
Jockey Fined S100 for Foul
ing with Stamina.
RACE GOES TO MAYFIELD

H. p. whitney's FiIIy Crowds San
fOrd's Horse to the Rail at Last
pose PenHIty-Event - for Ala
bama stakes for Three-year-OIds.
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PLAY EIGHT-INNING TIE.
Garrett Park and wOOdmont Game
Stopped by Darkness.

Special TO The Washington Herald
Woodmont. Nd. Aug. 6.-Woodmont
and Garrett Park played eight innings to
a tie IN the first OF a series OF games here
to-day. the game being ended by dark
ness
The work OF the visitors infeid and
the batting and fielding OF OIdheid were
features. The next game Will be at Gar
rett Park August 13 Score:
Garrett tPark...............-.....I 2 / -
MoOdmont- ont----.-..-..-.---.--.-.--e -
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MONITOR e0TTseE, Ocean View, Va.

Fronting Chssapeake Bay Safest bathing and bess
nshing On tie Atlantic Coast Rates. q per dag and
" Mr1 ". 7. WILLIAMSON. Ocszn Vies, Va.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-07

Mai P y Gaines. Of Charlotte County,
Va. IS quite a prominent figure in the
farmers convention in Richmond. The
major is an old Confederate solder, and
one OF the most successful tillers OF the
soil IN Virginia Although he IS a. old
time orator himself OF was before speech
Is were limited. he is championing the
The Washington herald., 1908-08-07
I ! ! 0 2 0 l -
0 0 0 J I I l -
south Atlantic League Expanding.

Batreries-Ga-rett Psrk :. Kelly. W Kelly and
Oautt: Woodmaut Ferguson. Nolan. and Morris
The Washington herald., 1908-08-07

The enormous development OF the truck
ing business in Virginia IS & surprise TO
those who look over the figures for the
first time The use OF cow-peas and naiIlet
for Increasing the fertility OF the soil. and
the systematic rotation OF crops adopted
By many OF the farmers. have proved OF
great advantage
The Washington herald., 1908-08-07

-Four hold-ups and robberies IN Alcxan-
dria County within the past txenty-four
hours BY two strange colored men have
caused the residents Of that COUNTY. con
siderable apprehension. and doubtless
many residents from hence onward will
be on the alert for robbers and higa-
waymeu.
The latest robbery reported IS that Of
the home Of David Petit. in the county.
which was robbed shortly after S o'clock
to-day by two coI0red men. The thieves
got rife. shotgun two pistols. q silver
watch a gold chain. two pocket knives.
Two razOrs. two rings. and several other
articles. Ar Petit reported the rob
berry % the ponce
II IS believed tnat the men are the same
Two who last night entered the home o.
James Mccartney. and after robblng him
held UP and robbed at her home a col
ored woman named Gaskins, who resides
near NcGanney- Il IS also believed that
the same men held up and robbed Shirley
johnson, COIored. relieving him OF SIS
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The police to-day recovered l5o feet OF
FIRE hose. recently stolen from Luna Park
The hose had beer cut into small bits. IN
order that the thieves could better hide
their plunder- The hose Is valued al So
This boy sleeps outdoors Of nights.
and his mother has no control over him. %
was what Policeman Garvey coId Justice
Pelton in the police court this morning.
when Moses johnson. q diminutive col
Ored youth was arTaigned &c answer a
charge Of killing cat with a bean
shooter Moses was reuanded for ten
days on a charge Of incorrigibiIity, and
81 the meantime arrangements viii be
made 70 send him TO the reform school
Al the monthly meeting Of the city
school board, held tonight, all OF the old
teachers were reelected. at the same sal
aries. A date for the reOpening OF the
schools viii not be made until the regu-
lar meeting, which VIII be held in Sep
tember Clerk SnOwden read his annual
report, which was adopted.
In the police court this morning. y.
2. jackson. coIored. was fined s. for per
hitting his horse 10 roam the streets.
George Leigh OF the firm Of Leigh
Bros. contractors for the erection Of a
new public school building in Prince
street to-day reported 70 the police that
= silver watch was stolen from his coat
pocket, which was In a shed on the lot
on which the building will be erected.
Robert Lee. cOlored. made his escape
srOrn the chain gang to-day
The Washington herald., 1908-08-07

Fourteen dogs were captured BY the dos
WAGON.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-08-20
Death of Mrs. Folk.

Mrs. Ann Elizabeth Folk, wife OF
Mr.. H. N. Folk, of Folks Store
Colleton county, died last Thurs
day. Mrs. Folk had been in
very bad health for year OF
more, and her death was not
a surprise to those who knew
her condition. She was seventy
years old. The burial took place
at Wesley Chapel, in the same sec
ton, Friday morning at clever
o'clock, the services being conduct
ed by Rev. T. L. Belvin, pastor Of
the Ehrhardt Methodist church
Mrs. Folk was Miss Fielder before
her marriage, and was a sister o1
Messrs. J. D. and J. M. Fielder. She
leaves only q husband, her two
children having died.. Her son dice
an infant, and her daughter, %he
married Mr.. Andrew Best, died sew
eral years ago. ..,
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-08-20
Death of Mr.. Riley E. Steedly.

Mr.. Riley E. Steedly, a we'll known
citizen of this county, died at his
home in Midway last Sunday morn
ing about three o'clock. He had
been in bad health for several years,
being afflicted with Bright's disease,
and had suffered much. The burial
took place Sunday afternoon at
Hunters Chapel. the services being
conducted by Rev. fhos G. Herbert,
pastor of Trinity Methodist church.
Mr.. Steedly was about sixty years
old, and had lived in this communi-
ty all his life. He had been married
twice. OF his first marriage four
children survive him, and his last
wife and three children are living.
One of his sons is Mr.. ]. M. Steedly,
the faithful rural carrier on one OF
the routes out from Bamberg.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-08-20

That pressed cut glass at The Her
aid Book Store is very pretty, and 1t
is so cheap. One would be astonish-
ed at the prices.
Bamberg and Orangeburg played
a game of base ball here last Wed
nesday afternoon. Bamberg won by
a score of thirteen to six.
The examination of applicants for
the scholarship in the South caro-
lima Military Academy will be held
on Friday, August 2Sth, at the court
house, by the county board of educa-
ton. There are five applicants.
Big city dealers must charge a
greater profit for the same vehicle.
than l, because of higher rents, in
surance, taxes, cost of living and
conducting business.
G. FRANK BAMBERG.
In another column the supervisors
of registration give notice of their
appointments throughout the coun-
ty. If you have not yet registered, l,
meet them at the most convenient
appointment and register. This is
a matter every voter should attend
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-08-20
Change at Cotton Mill.

Mr.. H. Spann Steadman, who has
been bookkeeper at the Bamberg
cotton mills for the past two years,
has rendered his resignation, TO take
effect the 18th of September. He
will 60 to Ashton, in Colleton coun-
ty, to keep books for large lum-
ber concern. Mr.. G. P. Rice, who
has been keeping books in Sumter
for the past year or two, will take
Mr.. Steadman's place at the cotton
mill. Mr.. Rice is at his fathers
home in this city at present, recu-
perating from long spell Of fever,
he being> brought here from Sum-
ter several weeks ago. While we
regret to lose Mr.. Steadman and
family, we are glad to have Mr.. Rice
back again.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-08-20
Death of Little Eva Brickle.

Truely death loves a shining
mark" this being undisputable ex'
empliied in the sad and sudden
death of little Eva Brickle, young
est child of Mr.. Geo. A. Brickle
which occurred last Thursday morn
ing in Elberton, Ga. Little Eva has
been living here with her grand
mother since the death Of her moth
er. Just ten days ago, she, with he1
sister, went to visit her aunt, when
suddenly taken ill and died. She
was laid to rest in Elmhurst GENE
terry by the side of her mother Fri
day afternoon. The floral offerings
were numerous and handsome. we
extend our deepest sympathy to the
heart broken family, whose hearts
are torn and bleeding with this
heavy inexplicabie afliction, yet
they have the sweet knowledge and
assurance that this pure and lovely
child was ready for the change and
is safe in the arms of Jesus.
One Who Loved Her.
Bamberg, S. c., August IS, 1908
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-08-20
Gone to. New York.

Mr.. A. Rice has gone to New
York, where he will buy a large
stock of fall and winter dry goods,
clothing for men and boys, shoes,
etc. Those who know of the large
and handsome stock carried by Mr..
Rice can rest assured that his dis
play this fall will be prettier and
cheaper than ever. He goes with
the cash and takes advantage of
every discount. The goods will COM
mence to arrive in a few days, and
you are cordially invited to call in
and look over the magnificent dis
play that will be made. 1t looks
like money will be scarce this fall,
and you can make your dollar do
double duty at Rice's. Everybody
will make a mistake unless they go
to see him and get prices before
making their purchases. Remember
he does not handle cheap, shoddy
stuff, but his entire line will be of
the latest styles and most up-to-
date patterns.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-08-20
Died in Elberton.

Little Eva Brickle, the ,six-year
old daughter of Mr.. Geo. A. Brickle
died in Elberton, Ca, Thursday o.
last week. Since the death of hel
mother a few years ago, she hao
made her home with her grand
mother, Mrs. M. R. Brickle, In thii
city, and only a few days before hel
death she had gone to Elberton tt
visit her father and other relatives
Her death was unexpected, as she
was not sick at all when she Wen
away. We understand that a con
gestive chill caused her death. The
burial took place at Elberton by thu
side of her mother.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-08-20
Carlisle Fitting School.

Mr.. w. S. Hogan, Head Master OF
the Carlisle Fitting School, spent
a few days in the city this week. He
will bring his family back to BAN
berg the latter part of the week
Mrs. Hogan and the children have
been spending some time at Pacolet
Mr.. Hogan says the outlook for the
school this fall is most encouraging
and he expects an unusually large
enrolment. Mr.. J. G.. Guilds also
writes us to the same effect, and we
are glad to have these encouraging
reports. The enrolment of students
this fall ought to be the largest in
the history of the school, and we
sincerely hope it will be.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-08-20

fuSely displayed on the persons OF
the Amateurs this morning at the
depot.-Orangeburg Evening News.
Hon. C. w. Garris, of Denmark,
who is candidate for the Legisla-
ture from Bamberg county, spent
Tuesday night in town on his way
to Farrell's, where he made a rous-
ing speech at the campaign meeting
Wednesday. Mr.. Garris is able and
eloquent and it has been a source OF
regret to his friends that he would
not consent to enter the race for Con-
gress from his district.-Branchvil
Journal.
Mr.. H. G. Sheridan and family
left Monday for Lake City Where
they will live in future, Mr.. Sherl-
dan having accepted the prlnclpal'
ship of the school at that place
Their many friends here regret tC
give them up. Mr.. Hugo Sheridan
one of their sons, will continue with
The Bamberg Herald, where he is
learning to operate the linotype, in
fact he does practically all of the
typesetting on the machine.
J. A. Nimmons. the colored bar
ber, came home last week from
stay of two weeks in Boston, Mass
This city and State was a grea
abolition center just before the wal
between the States, but Arthur say:
conditions are much better for the
negroes in the South. He says IL
Boston they give the negro plent!
of opportunities to spend money bu
none for making any. In othe'
words, a negro cannot get much
work there.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-08-20
Bamberg Graded School.

Miss Alma Wannamaker, of
Orangeburg, who had accepted a po-
sition as teacher in the graded
school, was forced to resign on ac-
count of her health, and Miss Ruth
Holman, of the same county, has
been elected and accepted.
The new desks arrived this week,
and will be put in position soon. Mr..
Allen, the new principal, will move
here about the first of September
and everything will be in readiness
for the opening of school on Monday
the 14th of the month. Some work
is being done at the school now in
the way of fencing, etc.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-08-20
Quarterly Conference.

Presiding Elder C.. B. Smith, of
Orangeburg, spent Sunday and Mon
day in the city. He preached at
Trinity Methodist church Sunday
morning and evening. The third
quarterly conference was held at the
mill chapel Monday morning, and
the various reports were all encour-
aging. Mf. D. U. Bloodworth was
licensed as an exhorter, and N. B.
Adams and w. B. Mcmillan were
elected as stewards at the mill chap
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-08-20
Married Near Ehrhardt.

Last Sunday morning at IL
o'clock at the home of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c. Folk, Sr.
Miss Pauline Folk was happily
united in marriage to Mr.. Walter
Ray, Of Tampa, Fla. They left FOL
their future home on Tuesday.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1908-08-20
New Advertisements.

, NJ. D. Corley-For Sale.
A. H. Jackson-Cypress Shingles.
DR.. G. w. Shackelford-For Sale.
Supervisors of Registration-No-
tice of Registration.
The Detroit times., 1908-03-04
By
Robert
Vincent

ed Morley. attempting to look limo
| cent.
Now, look here, Maurice" said the
lawyer, pulling him into the store,
there is no use to try to humbug me
any longer That picture is a big
thing. You might as well tell me how
big thing ii is? Does 1t means hun
dreds or thousands?"
1T Is a Rembrandt or my name &c
not Maurice Morley"
Then / suppose that whichever Of
US gets it will get the old mans
money, too
YES" Maurice said gloomily.
only il happens that neither OF US
has the advantage Of the other so far
Now you have not behaved quite gen
erously In keeping me in the dark and
offering me miserable ten dollars
But II Is no use going back on that
and II Is no use TO cut each others
threats, as far as can see. Two men
bidding for the thing would only
arouse Miss Donovan's suspicion as
to its value IL she doesn't know 1t now.
What do you say to going shares In
the transaction7 We could run down
Ito Saratoga at once and interview the
lady"
Il am willing II you are" Maurice
said slowly. but I don't think II Is q
good idea to go to Saratoga, as you
say It is important not to show too
much anxiety. A letter would answer
our purpose better"
"Of course you are right. | didn
think Of that. You ought to have been
/ a lawyer. Maurice"
Morley laughed and they went 20
his rooms to write the important doc
umcnt. They mailed 1t together and
parted with the distinct understand
ing that neither was TO move In the
matter without the other.
| Now 1t happened that Valentine had
promised to Meet a friend from the
country at Grand Central station, and
he was strolling about the depot soon
after he had left his cousin when he
got a flying glimpse OF a familiar face
through the window OF a starting
| train.
Maurice, by all that's queer"
Then a startling idea flashed across
his mind. The train was going to
Saratoga and Maurice,s conduct could
only mean one thing. He had agreed
to the partnership merely Dr1De IL
order to get the picture alone. and
Valentines eyes flashed blue fire as
the thought OF the treachery OF the
man he had trusted. However, 1t was
too late TO regret his mistake. All
he could do was to get rid OF his friend
! from the country ana walt for the
next train for Saratoga.
He was not extravagant In most
things. but he would like comfortable
travelling and therefore he settled him.
self comfortably In the parlor car. He
had scarcely seated himself when n
lady came In followed by porter with
a dress suit case. She tipped the
porter and calmly sat down In the OPP
posite chair. and began to read mag
azi1e
A glance told him that she was
young. beautiful and dressed In ex-