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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-09-23
GRANITEvILLE BANK ROBBED.
e. c. Burnett, Former Bookkeepee,
Short in His Accounts.

The Bank of Graniteville is short
$500, and the shortage Is charged
up to E. c. Burnett, son OF DR.. q.
J. Burnett, Of that town.
Mr.. Burnett was bookeeper IN
the bank, having charge of the per-
sonal ledger.
When confronted with the accu-
sation he admitted most Of 1t and
his people have promised to make
the amount good.
It is stated that young Burnett has
been extracting money from the
bank for some time but 1t only be-
came known to the bank officials
while the young man was away on q
summer trip. On Friday warrant
was issued for the young man but he
had left the community.
Sunday MIR. w. A. Giles, president
of the bank, received information that
led him to believe young Burnett was
in Chattanooga. He communicate
with the police Of that city and to-day
Mr.. Giles was informed that Burnett
was being held in Chattanooga await.
ing identification. Mr.. Giles at once
delegated an officer qualified to iden-
| tify Burnett and also to bring Bur.
nett back to Graniteville, If the prts>
oner proves to be he. This officer Is
expected to return to Granlteville to-
morrow or next day.
Mr.. Giles denied tonight that the
Bank of Graniteville felt any embar.
rassment from the shortage Of ST.
500, charged to young Burnett. He
says that the statement that State
bank examiner will try to prevent q
run on the bank is absurd. Whatever
loss the bank may sustain from Bur-
nett's alleged misconduct may be
readily absorbed by the banks sur
plus.
Amount Said to be $4,000.
Chattanooga, Tenn, Sept. 20.-E.
C. Burnett, formerly teller Of the
Bank of Graniteville, S. c., was ar
rested here yesterday on a telegram
from Graniteville stating that he
was wanted there for embezzlement.
Burnett is in jail awaiting the ar.
rival of officers who will take him
back to South Carolina. -
The amount of the banks funds In
volved is reported to be $4,000.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-09-23
Tigers Up Against 1t.

Charleston, Sept. 18.-The fight
being made by the police against the
delivery in Charleston by the steam
ship companies of contraband liquor
is shown by the record vividly. About
1000 gallons of fine liquors and some
5000 bottles of beer have been turned
back to their shipping points at Bal
timore, Philadelphia and New York
in the last week. Meanwhile the
tigers have been lively in putting up
bail, following technical arrests for
violating the law, during the last 10
days $1,500 being deposited in bail.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-09-23
MILL EARNINGS LARGE.
Some Surprise at Alleged Statements
Of Newberry Man.

Columbia, Sept. 18.-Some sur
prise is expressed here at statements
regarding the cotton mill situation
in South Carolina which are attribut-
ed to Superintendent E. B. Wilbur, OF
the Mollohon mills, at Newberry, in
an alleged interview published by the
Providence (R. ~ Journal.
Mr.. Wilbur is quoted as saying
that those South Carolina mills
whose stock sells at $50 and which
have been declaring dividends of 10
per cent will this year earn rs to 40
per cent on their capitalization,
though it is likely most of this will
be put back into the business in the
shape of new equipment or exten-
sions.
None of the textile trade men who
could be seen here to-day were will
ing to predict that any considerable
portion of even the more prosperous
mills would earn any such profits
this year.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-09-23
COOK MAINTAINS CLAIM
HIS ATTITUDE TOWARDS PEARY
IS UNCHANGED.
Doctor Says He Will Come to the
Front When Commander
Shows His Hand.

On Board the Oscar II (By United
Wireless and Marconi Wireless Tele-
graph, via Halifax, N. S., Sept. 18.
DIR. Frederick A. Cook evinces the
strongest desire to arrive in New
York as quickly as possible. He Is
anxious to prove to America the We
racity of his claims, although the
charges brought against him by Com
mander Peary and others do not
cause him the slightest concern. He
has a complete answer, he says, for
everything.
In reply to a question as to what
answer he would make to the char
ges DR.. Cook said this afternoon:
81 will not enter into any contro-
versy until I know definitely what
has been brought against me, and
whence it emanates. Comman-
der Peary's general and articu-
late charges do not call for any re-
sponse from me, until he gives to the
public as much as I have He has
given few details of his journey,
claiming that he reached the pole on
certain date, without much else.
Will Reply Later.
"His accusations are founded pure
ly on statements given him by an ig.
norant man, whom I purposely kept
from learning the facts. When
land I will examine the charges and
reply when the proper time comes
Peary's declaration that he is the
only man that has been to the pole
and that he will prove it still waits
proof.
I have already expressed my
readiness to place my observations
before a committee from scientific
bodies, and the verdict of that com.
mittee will justify my story"
DR.. Cook has received dozens Of
dispatches daily, extending a vel
come to him and inviting him to re,
ceptions, banquets and other func
tions. He Is ready to accept some
of these invitations but has left the
arrangements entirely in the hands
of John r. Bradley. Many offers
have also been made for lectures and
magazine articles and on other prop
ositions, which DR.. Cook has declined
without exception.
| Inc VeSSel progress Ids peeu Cou'
siderably delayed by a dense fog
which lasted for several hours of
Cape Race yesterday. This was fol-
lowed by a high wind, which sprane
up with remarkable suddenness and
died down this morning almost as
suddenly.
| The skin suit in which the ex.
plorer returned from Uppernavik was
exhibited on the upper deck this af'
ternoon and aroused great interest
Dozens of cameras were turned upon
it and afterwards upon DR.. Cook who
declined all requests to put the suit
on.
DR.. Cook says he would like tc
avoid any demonstration at landing
He desires first of all to see his wife
and family.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-09-23
Bishop Ward Dies in Tokyo.

Tokyo, Sept. 20.-Bishop Seth
Ward Of the Methodist Episcopal
church, South, died this afternoon.
The bishop arrived in Kobe last
month on his regular tour of inspec-
tion of the Methodist missions Of Ja-
pan and he was taken i'll shortly after
his arrival. Last week he was re-
ported as gradually sinking and the
fatal termination Of his illness waa
not unexpected.
The bishop was 81 years old. He
served as assistant missionary secre-
tary of the Methodist Episcopal
church, South, from 1902 until 1905,
and was elected bishop in the latter
year.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-09-23
Robbery in Clio.

Clio, September 19.-The store of
Welch-Clyburn company was en-
tered on Thursday night from the
rear window and merchandise to the
value of 500 was stolen.
The council and citizens prompt
ly offered a reward of 500 for the
capture and proof to convict the thief
or thieves. Several arrests have been
made already on circumstantial evil
dence and it is believed that the gull
ty will be brought to justice.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-09-23
Injured Engineer Dies.

Lakeland, Fla, Sept. 19.-Engi-
neer C. T. Crippens, of Sanford, who
was injured in the Atlantic Coast
Line wreck near here last night, died
this morning. The body will be ship
ped to Iowa for interment. Mrs. Rob-
son, wife of the dead express mes
senger, arrived here this morning to
accompany her husbands body to
Jacksonville.
Collie Smith, the negro porter, Is
in q serious condition, and may die.
Jim Branch, the negro fireman, will
recover. The track has been cleared
for traffic this morning.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-09-23
CHARGED With Wife Beating.

Aiken, Sept. 19.-Loyal A. Heath,
a white man of the Warrenville Sec
ton, was placed in the Aiken jail to-
day, charged with assault of high
and aggravated nature and wife beat
ing.
Heath was committed by Magis-
trate E. J. Craig. This is a very un-
usual charge and perhaps the first
ever brought in this section against
a white man. The preliminary has
not yet been held.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-09-23
Former Councilman Killed.

Cincinnati. Sept. 19.-As result Of
a shooting in Newport, KY, late last
night Herbert Gilmore, a former
member of the city council, died early
to-day.
Michael Besten, who received two
bullet. wounds during the same fight,
will recover. The police are looking
for Albert Baldwin, who Is alleged to
have shot Besten, an old grudge be-:
tween the two having led to the
tragedy. Gilmore was shot while ac-s
ting as peacemaker, and there -
doubt as to who fred the shots that
killed him.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-09-23
Child browns in Rain.

Laurens, Sept. 19.-News of rather
a strange accident that occurred Fri
day afternoon near Madden station
reached the city yesterday. 1t is to
the effect that a little negro girl was
drowned while lying in small foot
path where she had fallen, presum-
ably in an epiletic fit. A very heavy
rain was falling at the time and the
little girl was making her way home
when seized with the fit. Falling into
the path, face downward, she was
drowned
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-09-23
Young Man Killed.

Anderson, S. c., Sept. 1S.-Berry
Williams, the seventeen-year-old son
of Mrs. Mary Williams, Of Townville,
this country, met a tragic death to-
day when a gun he was playing with
against stump was accidentally dis
charged. The load Of shot entered
his side and death followed forty
minutes later. Williams had been
hunting and had stopped to converse
with a friend when the accident oc-
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-09-23

Later reports from the storm along
the gulf coast state that there was
considerable loss Of life and property
in a number of towns in Mississippi
and Louisiana. Some damage was
done at Florida towns situated on the
coast.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-09-23
Planter Killed.

Columbus, Miss, Sept. 1S.-The
body of J. w. Smith, prominent
planter, was found near here to-day.
Smith left home several days ago to
visit his plantation. He had been
on bad terms with a number Of ne
groes for some time. It is thought
they ambushed and assassinated him.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-09-23
Timrod Literary Society.

Kearse, Sept. 21:-Owing to the
bad weather last Thursday evening,
the Timrod Literary Society could
not hold it's regular public meeting.
The same program, however, will be
carried out next Friday evening, rain
or shine, beginning at eight-thirty at
White Point school house. The pub
lie is cordially invited.
CRESSIDA BREELAND.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-09-23
Planning to Collect Corporation Tax


Cabell, of the internal revenue bureau
is now engaged in the heavy task Of
providing for the execution of the
corporation tax law. He Is in daily
consultation with his deputies and
law officers of the governments de-
partments regarding the preparation
of the blank forms which must be
sent to the various internal revenue
collectors and by them placed in the
hands of the corporation officers
within the respective districts.
Precautionary measures are neces-
sary in order to render the forms
lawyer proof" because it is quite
certain that the new law will never
be put into operation without under
going fierce onslaughts in the courts
at the hands of the ablest attorneys
in the land.
The forms will not be ready for
nearly month. Every corporation or
stock company-save labor, religious
and mutual associations from which
no individuals derives a profit-and
whose net income exceeds $4,000 per
annum must fill in the blanks under
heavy penalty, not only for the cor
poration itself but for the derelict
officials. False returns will be made
the subject of severe punishment.
All returns must be in the hands
of the district collectors by March l.,
next, within a month the collectors
must inform the corporations of the
amount of the tax for which they are
liable and that tax must be paid be-
fore June 80 each year, else charge
will be made of per cent. of the to-
tai tax due and interest at per cent.
per month thereafter.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-09-23

Rev. D. B. Groseclose filled his
regular appointment here Sunday
morning. Gave his hearers grand
discourse on Life and it's Vicissi-
tudes." Mr.. Groseclose does not like
his parishioners to be querulous, so
warns them against the habit of COM
planning about trivial things.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-09-23

Mrs. DR.. Loadholdt has her sister,
Miss Lillian Miller, from North Caro-
lima with her for few weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. Jenny enter
tanned at dinner last Thursday few
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-09-23

special friends in honor of Miss Mil
Ter. Mrs. Jenny is surpassed by few
in the culinary department, 80 her
guests had no trouble in satisfying
the inner-man.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-20
DECIDE YOURSELF
The Opportunity Is Here, Backed by
Barre Testimony.
Don't &c onr VOID for L.

Don't take our word for IT.
Don't depend on strangers states
ment
Read Barre endorsement
Read the statements Of Barre citizens.
And decide for yourself
Here is one case Of it's
NJ l. spaulding, painter, IS Seminary
street Barre, Vt, says; q had more or
less kidney trouble for four or five years
and | think it was the result Of the com
ditions to which / anu subject at my
work, AT night my back ached terribly
and ! could not sleep we'll There were
dark spots before my eyes at times and
too frequent passages Of the kidney Sc
eretions plainly proved that my kidneys
were at fault. The contents OF two
boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills, procured
at E. A. browns drug store, disposed of
all these troubles, and ! have only had
to take this remedy once since then. At
that time ! found prompt relief from an
hhbftfN VI JANhHNhNs AHht ptfA0bAC AZ
all times in youching for the merits Of
Doan's Kidney Pills, and / gladly confirm
the public statement | gave in their
favor some three years ago.
For sale By all Dealers Price 80 cents.
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York,
sole agents Tor the United States.
Remember the name--Doan's--a and
take no other.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-20
WASHINGTON

Mrs Ella Spencer Is visiting friends
in Barre this week
John Lyman is now confined to his
bed with pneumonia
The village schools closed Friday for
a two weeks vacation
D. s. Emery started on Tuesday for
an extended trip through tho West.
The promenade at the hall Saturday
evening was vel attended and all had
a good time.
Word from Harry Moody, who lives
in San Francisco. Cal, says that he
was recently married to young lady
Of that place.
a. u Nhiteomb started on Monday
to organizing oranges throughout the
state, having organized seven in the
past few weeks
Aunt Laura Flint celebrated her seth
birthday November IL Miss Lucy Calei
made party for her, asking in several
others Of the ladies Of Mrs. Flints age
Work Is progressing On the new house
OF Mr.. and Mrs. VIM Page Everyone
is lending a helping hand and it Ii
hoped to nave the building completed al
soon as possible.
There will be q grange practice meet
ing IN schoolhousa hall next week, Wed
nesday evening. It is hoped all the OH
GERS and members Of the marching team
and as many members as can, will try
and be present az the third and fourth
degrees win be worked at our next regu-
lar meeting.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-20
AMUSEMENT NOTES.
"The Volunteer 0rganist."

Not many years ago, actors actresses
and all those who followed the stage
for their livelihood were eschewed by
society in general It was no uneom
mon thing to hear Of a prominent PLAYER
being held in suspicious light by the
whole world, subjected to ridicule, scorn
and even contempt. OF course, in GER
tain instances the the slight was merited
for in all professional walks Of life
there are some persons who deserve no
encouragement, much less sympathy.
But with the fast growing intelligent
public all this changed until to-day, the
ties, which bring us all closer together
and make the whole world kin are
stronger than adamant Players real
lie that much pleasure and knowledge
can be gained from pure wholesome
drama. Old and Young are enlight-
ened, entertained and amused by the
doings of the much despised and abused
actors The drama has advanced consid-
erably during the last century and this
fact has much to do with the popularity
Of the theatre. But as Hamlet said
"the play is the thing and he wisely
knew whereof he spoke A play must
be the real thing these DAYS before q
manager will deign or even dare to pro.
duce it. The days Of unwholesome
shows are past and any drama to be
successful must be human as well as in
teresting. One play which can lay hon
est claims to being Of the strictly whole.
some type is "The Volunteer Organist, /"
which is to De produced at the opera
house next Wednesday evening Nov
oath.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-20
WILLIAMSTOWN

Charles w. Williams has finished work
in the Edison livery barn.
Mrs E. 3. Watson has recently been
visiting in Waitsfeld. her native place
Dennis carlin has taken a job at South
Ryagate and has already commenced
work.
Mrs. Susie Whitney Bombs il at home
from New York and il IN very poor
health.
Fred Folsom Is working IN the Edison
livery stable, where he may remain for
the winter
The patrons Of our village creamery
were paid 34I5 cents per pound for but
ter fat on the 18th Inst
Frank e. York went to West Bolton
last Friday 10 visit brother, who has
lately had a slight shock,
Fred Folsom has closed his services
with e. II. Martin and son, and takes a
position in BtsoH's livery stable.
There win BE- a masquerade promenade
at the Grange hall, next Tuesday even.
ing, Nov. %, to which the public is cor.
daily invited.
There will be union Thanksgiving
service at the Methodist church next
sunday evening Nov. q. at which Rev
w n. Roberts will preach.
Superintendent Jones of the Grearson-
Beckett granite company's works tells
US that he has not had any ohjectiens
made to the use OF the pneumatic tool
called the bumper in his sheds, where
they are in use.
Very sad news comes 10 lis Of the
condition Of Mrs j. X. iynde. who Isl
ia the lieaton hospital, Montpelier. She
is said 70 have partial paralysis. Her
sister, Mrs, Minnie Perrin Kellogg, has
come on from the West.
There will be services at the Method
list and Congregational churches Sunday
morning In the evening, all the churches
unite in ThanksgiT e service, to be
held at the Methodist church &C o'clock
Rev. w n Roberts viii speak.
The Uniyersslist ladies VIII continue
their fair this evening By having y
promenade at Grange hall. There will
be good chance to buy any OF their
remaining articles Griddle cakes and
syrup and candy will Be sold. Admis.
sion to hall, l0c.
In spite Of the lockout, smoke ana
steam have poured forth from the Grear
Beckett company's granite plant, in
late days. Superintendent Jones and
Shed Boss Kynoch. with their appren.
tees, have kept pneumatic tools and
hammers "buzzing and humping" and
we suppose the same is true of the
other granite firms here. We are sure
that these workmen will get out memo
rial stones as fast as any Of us will want
them used above our own lifeless bodies.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-20
CHELSEA

Mrs ira Rathburn went last week 70
Woodstock to visit her daughter.
Mrs. Edwin A. George visited her son,
Charles Grant, and family Of North Iun-
bridge last week.
Mrs. Earl u, Parker came the first Of
the week to visit her parents Mr. and
Mrs. Fred A. Ordway
Mr.. and Mrs Eugene G. Thorne have
gone to Massachusetts,, where they ex-
pect to spend several weeks with friends
in Lowell and Boston.
Frank G. Carey was called to Orange
Center Wednesday, as a witness IN a
state prosecution held at that place be-
fore Justice r, y. Beard.
Arthur Hill, clerk in J. A. r. Corwin
q cox store, IS seriously i'll with the
mumps at che home Of his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Nathan J Hill,
Mrs. q. Curtis Dana, who lives on the
Hiram Bixby farm on the West hill, has
zone to Chicopee Falls Mass, TO visit
her sister, Mrs. Nettie Nation.
Norman w. Hunt, who has. been ser-
ously i'll with the mumps for about three
weeks, has so far recovered as to be able
to resume work in his barber shop again.
Mrs. Ellen Laird and her daughter,
Mrs. Charles w. Bacon. went to Mont
pelier Thursday to visit Mrs. Edwin l.
Hubbard, another daughter and sister,
respectively
Hon III H. Darling returned Wednes-
day from Brattleboro, where he has been
for several weeks, assisting ex-Attorney
General Clarke G. Fits in his extensive
law practice,
Mr.. and Mrs, Wales Monlton have
closed their house on the West hill and
have gone to North Tunbridge, where
they will spend the winter with Mrs.
Jed P. Marsh.
Mrs Rose Bixby, widow Of the late
Orcutt Bixhy, has gone to Mortified to
visit her sister, Mrs. Erastus Huntley-
and expects to be absent from her home
for several weeks.
The Rev. George 81 Lake, who for
the past four years has been the genial
and beloved pastor Of the Congregational
church, win preach his farewell sermon
next Sunday morning.
Since the death OF Mrs. May l.. Dick
inson, her son, Frank Dickinson, has
taken board and room at Mrs. A. B,
Smiths Her other boarder, James r.
Leonard, has taken board at the hotel
Simon WI Gage moved his family to
South Royalton the hrst Of the week,
which he has employment as brick
mason. Mrs. Nellie Thompson, mother
Of Mrs Cage accompanied them to as
sist them in setting up housekeeping.
Miss Tassie sprague, who came here
several weeks ago to visit her aunt
Mrs Houston S. Fits, and who was
called into service as professional
nurse on two or more eases, has re-
turned 10 her home in Manchester
n H.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles P. Carr. who have
occupied q tenement in Mrs. Nellie
Thompson's house for nearly a year
have broken up housekeeping, having
stored their goods, and win soon 90 ia
Worcester, where they have obtained
employment during the winter.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-20
The VIC Of prunkard speaks.

The November American Magazine con-
tains little three page article which
contains as much genuine human inter-
est as could be crowded into 80 small q
space. II Is 4 document on drunkenness,
and il nothing more than the plain story
Of what the wife of drunkard suffers.
II Il called. Where the Blow Strikes
Here Is the poor womans concusion:
II have sometimes felt sad that ! had
no children. but thank God for Il now
That Is one thing have been spared.
Alcohol has robbed me Of love, all happi-
ness, and all hope Of comfortable home
but God in His mercy has spared me
bringing children into the world, who
might have been idiots or epileptics.
Il know numbers Of people engaged in
the whiskey business, having lived at one
time In a section Of the country where
it was made. They are all prosperous,
have beautiful homes live elegantly, and
seem happy They live In luxury be-
cause Of the weakness Of the wnetchcs
who cannot resist the temptation to use
their product. They are living on the
money That should have gone to make
comfortable homes for women such as 7.
while I. at any moment. may have to
start into the world to battle for the
actual necessities Of life. There have
been times when 1t seemed absolutely
impossible to stand the torture for an
other instant; when / have rushed in
from the street with only one thought
ii my brain. and that suicide. Once
grew hysterical and screamed. It seemed
the only wav to relieve the pain IN NV
head I rushed to the bathroom, turning
on all the water ia drown the sound, and
screamed until exhausted.
7 am calledFa fanatic and told that
am not informed upon the subject: that
| am not competent to iudgc what is
best for the country. Perhaps not; but
can anyone know more of the misery It
causes than TT