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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-03-11
Texas Heroes.

Austin, Tex, March S.-Seyenty-
three years ago to-day three of the
most heroic figures in American his
tory wrote their names on their
country's scroll of fame in letters
that time will never fade. On the
sixth day of March, 1886, was enact
ed the final scene in the tragedy of
The Alamo, in which David Crockett,
William Travis and James Bowie,
with their handful of devoted and
fearless followers yielded up their
lives. There were less than 200 of
these daring spirits within the walls
of the ancient mission at San An
tonic, Texas, and they were opposed
by an army of more than 5000 Mex
leans under command of General
Santa Anna. The Alamo, the old
Spanish church edifce, wherein was
enacted one of the sublimest TRACE
dies of the entire history of the
American continent, is now little
more than a splendid ruin at San An
tonic, but around it have been writ
ten song and story that will never
die. Every one of the heroes of the
Alamo was an American frontiers
man.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-03-11

Jimmy Byrnes, you certainly made
good as solicitor, and we congratu-
late you. Our people generally are
entirely satisfied with the way you
handled the cases at court last week,
and many have said: What an i'm
proyement over former conditions In
the second circuit" You have am
ply justified the predictions of your
2Bamberg friends. Keep on in the
way you have started, and life and
property in the second circuit will be
much safer than formerly. q
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-03-11
MIR. Garris's Bill.

Below we publish the act introduc-
ed by Hon. G. w. Garris, of this
county, and passed at the recent ses-
sion of the legislature. AS will be
seen, this law will do much toward
helping out and improving the coun-
try schools, and is a very wise bill.
1t has been signed by Governor An
sci, and is now law:
An Act to increase the average
length of the school term and to i'm
prove the efficiency of the public
schools in this State.
Section l. Be it enacted by the
general assembly of the State of
South Carolina: For the purpose of
equalizing the free school term
throughout the State, the sum of
twenty thousand dollars is hereby
appropriated. And the State super
intendent of education is hereby di-
rected to apportion the same for the
purpose of supplying the Deficiencies
which Section 6 of Article XI of the
constitution of this State requires
the general assembly to provide for.
And the said funds shall be expend-
ed in accordance with the provisions
of said section of the constitution in
such manner as will give aid to
schools in proportion to the deficien-
cies as they may be found to exist
the greatest deficiency receiving the
greatest aid-so far as said fund
will extend: Provided, that no
school shall receive aid hereunder
until a fund shall have been raised
by the district by levy or otherwise,
which will equal one-half the amount
to be received from this fund: Pro
vided, further, that no school whose
proportion of the regular school fund
is sufficient to keep such school in
operation for one hundred or more
school days during the scholastic
year shall receive any aid under the
provisions of this act: Provided,
further, that the maximum amount
distributed to any one school, under
the provisions of this Act shall be
one hundred dollars per annum.
Section q The State board of edu-
cation is hereby authorized and en-
powered to make rules and regula-
tions for the guidance of the State
in the disbursement
of this fund.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-03-11
Gift of Women to Mrs. Roosevelt.

AS a material and lasting token of
the high esteem in which they hold
Mrs. Roosevelt, thirty-eight promi-
nent society women of. Washington
have presented her with string of
graduated diamonds and an illumi
mated and embossed friendship book
containing a complimentary Shakes
pearean quotation and the auto
graphs of all the donors.
The presentation was made with
out formality and the names of those
who subscribed to the testimonial
have not been made public, with the
exception of those of Miss May Will
liams, Mrs. Robert Hit, Mrs. Henry
Cabot Lodge, and Mrs. Charles c..
Glover, all intimate friends of Mrs.
Roosevelt, who composed the COM
mittee who went to- New York to
purchase the present. No one
would say how much the string OF
diamonds cost, but that it's value is
somewhere in the thousands is
known from the fact that the con-
tributions ranged from $50 to 800.
The string of diamonds has thirty
five white stones in it. The center
gem weighs two karats and the 9TH
ers are graduated down to quarter
karat diamonds at either side of the
small clasp. Each diamond is per-
feet, and the luminosity of the neck
lace is heightened by the platinum
rim encircling it.
The friendship book measures
eight by ten inches. 1t is bound in
|cream-colored calf skin, highly en-
bossed in what is known as sumac
finish, and lined with white moire
silk. In the center of the cover Mrs.
Roosevelt's monogram, "E. K. r."
appears in gold.
The six pages are of vellum. In
the center of the first page appears
in gold letters a quotation from
Anthony and Cleopatra" 'Whose
virtue and whose general graces
|speak that which none else can ut
ter"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-03-11

Rode ON Top of Avalanche to Safety.
Geneva, Switzerland, March f.
An Alpine tragedy, resulting in the
death of two army officers and a
favorable guide, occurred yesterday
in the Furka pass.
Lieutenant Berkeley-Hill of the
British army, and Major Merian, of
the Swiss army, with Bleuer, their
guide, were buried in an avalanche
and suffocated. Major Bailey, an
other English officer, had a miracu-
lous escape, riding on the top OF the
avalanche to a place of safety.
The three officers, who have been
staying at the Hotel Danioth, at An
dermatt, for month, left here yes
terday morning accompanied by
Bleuer. All four were expert skiers,
and intended to spend Thursday
might at the hut in the Eurka pass,
climb the Dammastock, which is II, ,
920 feet high, on Friday, and spend
Friday night on the summit.
While in the pass last night, the
roar of an avalanche was heard. The
guide shouted a warning to his COM
panions, and the next moment all
four were swept down a precipitous
slope which was covered with bould-
| ers.
Lieutenant Berkeley-Hill, Major
Merriam and Bleuer were buried i'm
mediately under tons of snow.
Major Bailey found himself car
ried along at terrific speed on TOP
of the avalanche, being at last flung
violently against rock. He spent
the night under this rock, after vain
ly shouting for his friends.
When news of the tragedy reached
Andermatt, two search parties, con.
sisting of fourteen officers and men
from Fort Andermatt and nine
guides, set out.
| The soldiers found the bodies OF
the victims after much trouble and
danger, and brought them to Ander-
matt, where number of English
Visitors, including Lieutenant Berke.
ley-Hill's brother, awaited them.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-03-11
CHILD FATALLY BURNED.
Daughter of Columbia Woman Al
lowed to Get too Near Fire.

Columbia, March 5.-While the
mother, Mrs. J. D. Stack, was absent
from home, her mission being to in
form her husband of the sudden
death of his brother, Mr.. c. N. Stack,
little Cornelia Stack, aged three
years, was fatally burned at the
home of her parents, 1917 Taylor
street, yesterday afternoon at 6
O'Clock. After hours of intense SUI
fering the child passed away at the
Columbia hospital at 2 o'clock this
morning. Mrs. Stack left the child
in the care of a neg:o woman, who
left the room, in which there was a
fire burning in the fireplace, in order
to get an armful of wood. During
the brief absence Of the woman the
child toddled too close to the fire and
her clothing became instantly ablaze.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-03-11

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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-03-11
PETITIONS BEING CIRCULATED

Petitions are being circulated in
Warren township, Colleton county,
asking the governor to order an elec-
ton on the question of this township
annexing itself to Bamberg county.
We understand that the petitions
are being very generally signed, and
it is believed that large majority
of the voters of that township will
petition for the election. We will be
glad to welcome the good people of
Warren township into Bamberg
county, and we believe they are COM
ing.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-03-11
THE NEGRO. AND LIEN LAW.
What a Negro Paper Thinks Will be
the Effect of the Repeal.

Now, as the lien law will be re-
pealed, "Who shall be fer to stan?'
Anyway it will be a blessing to the
negro farmer. 1t will make those
who are worth farming more inde-
pendent and resourceful. He will
raise his hogs, keep his cows well
pastured, raise poultry, diversity his
crops, SOW wheat, plant small farm
and fertilize well, save his money and
buy him a home. The poor white
man will go to the factory for cash
weekly wages; while the poor negro
will go to wages or to gang or to
town. The Industrious negro will
make an Independent living and be
worthy Columbia Light.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-03-11

3 We have been informed by one
member Of our legislative delegation
that our county tax levy was raised
this year, the increase being one
fourth of one mill. This was made
necessary in the judgment of the
delegation, as county expenses are
increasing and the cash
surplus on hand is continually grow
ing less.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-03-11

In his remarks to the grand jury
last week Judge R. c. Watts paid
this county a fine compliment. He
remarked that our county affairs
seemed to be in good shape, and that
Bamberg was one of the few if not
the only county in the State which
was out of debt and had money
ahead.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-03-11
WHOLE TOWN on THE MOVE.
Ulysses, Kansas, Unable to Pay its
Bonds. Seeks a New Site.

Bonds, Seeks New Site.
Topeka, Kan, March 4.-The
town of Ulysses, county seat OF Grant
county, Kansas, has found new way
to avoid the payment of bond issue
of $4,000 voted to install system
of water-works. The system was to
move the town two miles to the
north and permit the New England
|hondbolders to levy on the town site
Of 160 acres.
Two weeks ago the people of the
town learned that a New England
bank had brought suit to collect in
terest and principal on a bond issue
voted several years ago when Ulysses
was on a boom for the purpose of
building system of water-works in
the town. A meeting was called and
the question of side-tracking this
debt was considered.
Lets move the town." advised J..
W. Henthron, who presided as may
or, postmaster, county attorney and
notary public. The next day the
work of removing the twenty-five
business houses and residences
across the corporation line COM
menced, and on the evening of the
second day the new town was in
stalled and doing business. The two
dry goods stores and the hotel were
skidded out of town the first night,
and early the next morning the drug
store followed. Then the half-dozen
big mule teams were hitched to the
residences and they were hauled
over the line.
The county court house, a big
brick school house, a small but well
kept cemetery and a dozen holes in
the ground designated as cellars are
all that is left of the town. The 160
acres, comprising the old town site,
the court house and the school house
are worth not more than $1,500.
Grant is one of the Southwestern
Kansas counties without "a railroad.
It was named in honor of former
President Ulysses S. Grant, and was
organized June 9, 1888. Ulysses was
located in a picturesque spot in the
geographical center of the county,
and it's founders being Ex-Union SOL
diers named the town for the Ex-
President. One month later Greeley
county, on the Colorado line, was Or
ganized, named for Horace Greeley,
and it's county seat was named Trl-
bune, for the paper which he pub
lished. Some of the early settlers
who had opposed Greeley for Presi-
dent and the attitude his paper as
sumed in that campaign started a
rival town, and to get votes for the
permanent seat of government
named it Horace. For several years
the seat of government -vibrated be-
tween Tribune and Horace, which
were only six miles apart.
1t was during the boom days of
Southwest Kansas that Ulysses voted
the $4,000 in bonds for system OF
water-works. At this time three
railroads were pointing toward the
future metropolis, and the people
felt they must be ready for the in
rush of new citizens. The bonds
were voted and were as quickly snap
ped up by the Eastern investor. For
a few years the interest was paid,
but when the boom collapsed and the
railroads stopped further extension
the burden became too heavy to car
ry and the interest payments ceased.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-03-11
Thursday, March II, 1909

Every man who votes for prohi-
bition ought to consider himself
bound not to patronize blind tiger
and to swear out warrants for those
whom he believes are violating the
law, as well as to give evidence
freely. If every voter will do this
prohibition can be enforced, but not
otherwise.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-03-11

A severe cyclone visited the town
of Cuthbert, Ca, Tuesday night. The
entire business section of the town
was demolished, one white man and
six negroes killed. while the prop
erty loss is estimated at 100000 or
more go
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-03-11
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Under This Head 25c.
For 25 Words or Less.

For Mayor.-Realizing his ex-
ecutive ability and his eminent tlt-
ness for the position, the many
friends of j. Aldrich Wyman nomi-
nate him for the position of Mayor
at the approaching municipal cleo
ton. He will fill the position with
credit and give US safe, sound,
business administration.
MANY FRIENDS.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-03-11
Wilson's Nomination Rejected.

Washington, March 3.-1n execu-
tive session the senate to-day reject
ed the nomination Of Joshua E. Will
son to be postmaster at Florence,
IS. C.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-03-11

Everything in embroidery can be
seen from the baby match sets to the
As inch f1ouncing at Hooton'S:
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-03-11

Fresh shipment graham flour at D.
A. Kinard & Co.'s.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-03-11

For Sale-A small quantity Of
good cypress shingles for sale cheap.
H. NJ. GRAHAM,
Bamberg, S. G..
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-03-11

Wanted-Two good farm hands;
also wood cutters, at 75c. cord. Good
wages paid. Apply to w. D. Ben
nett Lodge, S. c., or Ehrhardt, S. c.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-03-11

For Sale.-One new upright Con-
over piano, mahogany finish; made
by The Cable Co. Cheap for cash or
on easy terms. Apply at The Bam-
berg Herald Office.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-03-11

Life Insurance.-All those wishing
life insurance will save money by
getting figures from E. L. PRICE,
Special Agent, Bamberg, S. c.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-03-11

For Sale.-Selected Eden and
Watson watermelon seed. Apply to
C. r. BRABHAM, Bamberg, S. G.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-03-11

For Sale.-1,000 cypress posts,
seven and eight feet long with 6 to
7k inch tops, at 10c. each.
MALCOLM MOYE..
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-10-27
LACE ON SLEEVES
BEAUTIES GOWN

whether It be In the undersleeves,
puffs OF soft frills, lace has attached
itself to the sleeves OF our gowns. and
seems TO promise new beauty 70 our
dresses or suits. It appears on walking
suits in frills at the wrists.
Sometimes a cascade Of narrow lace
viii fall along the outer seam of coat
sleeve. Then in the dressier afternoon
costumes Iace plays an important part
II IS user as a soft undersleeve, and
this fact should be hailed with JOY by
the women who contemplate making
over last years dresses. 4 patchTork
erect can be avoided If the color Of the
upper sleeve be matched Dyed laces
VII solve this problem.
On some radical styles there are tiny
uuffs Of lace which burst out at differ
ent places along the line OF the sleeve.
But there is excellent opportunity 20 re-
peat the lace OF the guimpe. and at the
same time TO vary the regulation solid
effect IN sleeves.
Il evening gowns black lace is effec-
lively used on sleeves, and tiny ruHles,
ouiliings and rOsettes are cropping out
at unexpected places Gold ana silver
laces are used in fashiOnlng ornaments
which simulate buckles. The lacy touch
has fallen upon us, and we are raising
our arms to receive this attractive ma
TesAal for sleeve decoration.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-10-27
Invitation to Tea.

NJ. Il Han invitation to an after
noon tea takes the form, frequently OF
a visiting card with AT home Ihufsdays
January uWenty-eighIns from TOUR 70
seven o. clock" written in the lower leIt-
hand corner The rooms may De dec
GRATED very simply with few flowers IN
harmony with the color scheme OF the
room. Tea should be served in the din
ing-rOom, w.4s=e the table should be set
with doilles and candles, and with now
ers harmGuiziug with the gown OF the
Is better to nave artificial light because
the rooms may be made to look so mucn
prettier that way and because at most
seasons the daylight viii not last
through the entire tea.
You should ask one Of your young
friends to serve tea, and Il you care to
have chocolate served also have another
to serve that. One should sit at each
end Of the table, and maid should be
ready to renew the tea, hot water, etc
In addition TO tea and hot chocolate, you
Should have dainty sandwiches, possibly
small biscuits one inch in diameter, with
OF WithOut-hlling, thin toast, small CAKES
and bonbOns There may or may not be
any chairs in tlis room. Usually there
are a few, but most people viii stand
while they are slipping their tea 1t IS
usually well tC have some friend who
will pass the tea and see that every one
is served who IS ready for It.. Guests go
and come TO ana from the dining-rOom
informally during the entire afternoon
The hostess shoulG. Of course, receive
each guest as she arrives, but il Is not
necessary to stand formally in one posi-
ton until all have come. Guests usually
remain between half an hour and an
hour.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-10-27

Another puzzler wanted to know IL It
would be unfair for me TO tell her
whether No. Is was dead or alive.
I decided that it would not be un-
fair and told her that he had long
since gone to the land Of his fathers.
one pUzzler, about whom / want you
all to know, is Mrs. II. E. Taylor. This
is what she wrote to me:
II have enjoyed working at the puz-
zles In The Times. although I am not
very young, being over seventy years
of age. I have worked on all OF them
and. while 1 had a number Of them
correct. this is the second have sent
in. Hoping they will continue 10 be
published for some time to come. ETC."
In the same mail with the letter from
Mrs. Taylor is one from a little girl
barely thirteen years Q 4. This goes to
show that the contest department is
far-reaching. There are a number Of
lists sent in by very youHg school boys.
and several men bent with age, and
whose hair is fast turning silver, have
come into my office bearing their lists
and they usually are int crested enough
to stop and chat about them
FRANCES CARROLL.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-10-27
Aprons With Forget-n1e-not Effect
In White Muslin Make Dainty Gifts

On body Of apron is main decoration.
Four rows of horizontal eyelets, rather
small and worked in blue mercerized
cotton or flo are arranged lengthwise
on apron from waist band to head OF
ruffte. The two inner rows, an inch or
inch and half to the side Of the middle
fold are longer than the outer rows
These last are about the same distance
away as the others are from the center.
The length is gagged by slope Of rufhe.
Through the eyelets are run blue baby
ribbon or the next width wider, If pos
sible. It is taken from the bottom of
one row to the ton, over TO outer row,
and down. It ends at bottom in en-
broidered clusters or forget -me-nots, one
at foot OF each row OF eyeIets
In central space and between rows OF
eyetets are occasional scattered flower
cts Tiny clusters are on ends Of strings
just above the hemstitched finish
These flowers are worked in two
shades Of blue. Do not attempt to shade
a Hover, but make some Of a bunch
darker than others. The centers are
Of yellow French knots, the petals be-
ing padded slightly and done in satin
stitch.