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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-03-17
LATEST TYPE OF WAR VESSEL.
''Sub-Surface" Torpedo Boat Invented
BY Princeton Graduate.

Boston, Mass. March ia new
type Of government war vessel for
torpedo work. which may be used in
coast defence or carried on board the
larger warships for use abroad. has
been given It's unofficial trials in BSs-
ton harbor and exceeded the Govern
nient requirements by two knots.
making q speed Of eighteen knots.
The Government trials are expected
to take place late this week.
The vessel Is known as the sub
surface torpedo boat" and. from the
nature Of It's construction. b expected
to be immune from the small gunfire
Of battleships and cruisers. It has
an unsuitable surface hull divided
into compartments. From this is
suspended below the surface. another
hull containing all the machinery and
torpedo armament. The entire ves-
eel weighs about six tons, and Is
forty-six feet long. 1t IL an invention
OF Clarence L. Burger, q Princeton
graduate.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-03-17

Washington, March Ex-senator
Mllman b expecting to leave for
Trenton tomorrow afternoon. His
family are still trying to prevail, on
him to remain here until some time
In April, when he will be stronger
and the chances for bad weather less.
The senator went driving Sunday af-
ternoon. but he did not enjoy it par
ttcularly. his family says.
There II danger. they think. of his
OVERRIDING himself in his determine
ton to get well right away. He con-
tinues to receive numerous attentions
from friends here and now he re-
ceives all friends who call.
From the time he got sick, his
apartments have been the scene Of
beautiful floral decore tions sent by
friends here and elsewhere. A few
days ago he received q large bunch
Of the most exquisite roses sent by
the faculty and girls Of Winthrop
college. These he seemed to appre-
ciate particularly. Senator Aldrich
cent him q large bouquet to-day.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-03-17

: Charlotte. N. c., March To-
Handing his wife his pocket book
a1A ring. with the remark:
I have Just drunk carbolic acid
1Ad am goins to de-" Lewis G. Bsk-
-. . trusted attaehe Of the Continen-
II Insurdnce company. threw himself
s1eo0 the bed q his homo early this
DoeninS and In less than IN hour
Did In great agony. Baker slipped
oat and secured the acid while wait
ing for breakfast and drank It before
satesing the house. no one witness
ing the act. He was . native Of Rock
Hin. 8. c.. where he was a success
ful business man. coming here six
yeazs ago to engage In the insurance
business. He wss q years old.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-03-17
Spring Millinery.

My milliner has just returned from
the fashion centers Of the North and
East. where she has purchased the
latest creations in stylish hats, trim
mings, laces. embroideries. notions,
and all sorts of things for ladies'
wear. These are now on sale. and
It will be a pleasure for us to show
them whether you buy or not. Re.
member. II you get 1t at Rizer's, it's
stylish. and no one carries q better
assortment Of ladies' hats and milli-
merry of all kinds.
c. r. RIZER. Olar, 8. C.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-03-17
Dies Of Wounds.

Greenv:lle. March 10.-W. F. Rod.
dey. who was shot by the father OF
Miss Ollie Osborne. q young woman
OF Columbus, Ga. to whom he Wa
engaged to be married. died this AZ
ternoon from his wounds. The youns
man was brought to Greenville some
time ago from the Georgia city. No
cause Is given for the shooting other
than the father objected to Roddey's
attention to the girl.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-03-17
Doctors Deny Report.

Greatly exaggerated and unjust to
the University Of South Carolina Is
the story that has been sent oat
from Columbia that so per cent. OF
the students at the university are
suffering from hookworm. The ply
sicians to the university say that out
Of 60 suspects examined, only q dozen
mild cases we're found.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-03-17
Buys Carriage Works.

The Union Times Says: "Mr. r.
A. Green. Of Spartanburg. has pur-
chased the Union Carriage Works
here. having bought out the interest
Of Messrs. Hughes and Warn, and will
conduct the business at the old stand
on Bachelor street. Mr.. Green Is
prepared to do all kinds Of repair
work and to build carriages and bug
gies. MIR. E. w. Warn will be man
ager Of the concern
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-03-17
New Buildings for State College.

Columbia, March 10.-Members Of
the board Of trustees of the Colored
Normal and Industrial College, at
Orangeburg. met in the Office of Gov
ernor Ansel to-day. and outlined the
plans for the rebuilding Of the kitch-
en- and dining room that were burn
ed In the fire last winter. The new
building will cost about $4,000.
The board Is also considering plans
for the construction of the new DOR
mitory. for which provision was
made at the last session of the Cen
eral Assembly. The kitchen and din
Ing room are being rebuilt with the
Insurance money.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-03-17
Tillman alsy Return to Trenton

Washington, March 1s.-Senatos
b. B. Tillman. In the words of his
physician. DR.. Pickford. has had a
most unusual rally" and he viii be
taken to his home in Trenton next
Wednesday evening. During the past
two or three days the convalescence
Of the senator has been 20 progressive
that he has become restless and II
was all his family could do to refrain
from taking him home at once.
He wanted to 60 last night, de-
claring that he wanted to see his
flowers while they we're in bloom.
He can walk shout the room. and he
talked freely. Dr.. Pickford says
that when he gets to Trenton he Will
be able to walk about the yard among
his flowers.
The senator has been q constant
source OF surprise to all about Wash
inston. where, little over three
weeks ago. there was general expec-
tation that he would die. When 1t
became apparent that he would live.
It was generally believed that he
would lose the use Of either his right
leg or Of his speech. or both. When
now the senator walks and talks and
shows steady progress toward com
plete recovery. the marvellous vitality
Of the man IL Q subject of universal
comment.
Dr.. Babcock said when he was
here. "Tillman u now reaping the
benefit Of his long years OF regular
and temperate physical life"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-03-17
CLOTHING

they were In 1885. It is also paying
from 100 to 800 per cent. more than
any express company or other cor
poration.
3.--The post, Office charges one
cent pound for second class mail
matter. and loses $63,000,000 a
year. But in Canada, whose total
population Is only equal to that OF
Greater New York. they charge one
quarter Ct cent for such matter,
and with longer hauls, make 81. 1.000,-
900 a year profit out of 1t.
THE railroads fix their mall
carrying rates by dividing the coun-
try into four districts and weighing
once every four years for a period OF
ninety days all the mail carried
through each section. Postal reform
organizations assert that this loose
method uniformly results in an over.
charge Of about per cent. or $2,-
100000 through overweighing.
5.-Packages Weighing more than
four pounds. by regulation inspired
by the express companies. are nm
mailable In the United States. All
such packages must be sent by ex.
press. To send an 11-pound pack.
age from New York to San Francisco
costs $1.s5. But packages up to
eleven pounds may be mailed In Eng
land and be distributed by Express
all over the United States at a Sni.
form rate Of twenty-five cents.
6.-The government has absolute
power to monopolize carrying Of all
matlable matter. II has made car.
rying Of letters q criminal ofRense,
but has never exercised It's right over
4-pound and less packages-fourth-
class mail. Profit to the government
upon the latter - forty per cent. A
$2.000.o00 surplus was shown
through It last year. But the ex.
press companies have been allowed
to take 80 per cent. Of this business
from the post ONCE. robbins It oi
$s.000,000 yearly.
The average amount of month
ly revenue derived from each Of the
10000 rural free delivery routes Is
$14.92. the cost Of maintenance OF
each route is $72.1e. The two-horse
rural delivery wagons carry on an
average only twenty-five pounds q
day. The department showed last
year . deficit Of $2s.oo0.o0o. But
one Of the great express companies
carried ton and q half every day
on each OF its wagons. and, charging
no more for its service, paid $500
dividends on each Of its shares. A
parcels post would add $4,000 4
year to post ONCE revenues.
s.-The post ONCE pays freight on
returning postal equipment, empty
mail-bags. etc. But empty milk-cana
pay no return freight, nor do certain
other receptacles by private ar
rangement" with the roads, while
rates on returning crates and barrels
Of "non-exempt" corporations and
private merchants are from twenty.
ive to nifty per cent. lower than on
postal equipment.
st costs the post ONCE $4,000
900 a year to handle the mail Of the
other departments Of the govern
ment. BY its system Of bookkeeping
this is charged up against the ex-
penditures Of the postal department.
when 1t should be divided pro rata
among the other departments them
selves.
10.-The postmaster general has
the power to stop and open any mans
mail. and there IL no appeal from his
decision
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-03-17
PERSONAL MENTION.
Reople Visiting IN This City and
at Other Points.

Reople Visiting IN This City and
at Other Points.
MIR. D. NJ. Eayes spent Sunday
h Savannah.
Mr.. C. r. Riser. OF Olar. was in
The city last Saturday.
-Mr. e. p. Garick. Of Norway,
vas in the city last Saturday.
Mrs. jamie c. Lewis is visiting
In savannah. Ca, this week.
MAI. Havelock Eaves. Of Orange
burg. spent Sunday IN the city.
-H. r. Rice. Esq. Of Aiken, was
IN the city for . short while Tuesday.
Mr.. J. 3. Cooke. Of Olar. was in
tAs city last Friday. attending court.
n. Moye and family. of
CoDs. spent Sunday in the city with
relatives.
-fr. and Mrs. Vernon Brabham.
.ef Cops. spent Sunday in the city with
Pe1a&ives.
-Messrs. J. r. Chassereau and w.
II. Ritter. Of Ehrhardt. were In the
city yesterday.
Miss Roberta Adams. Messrs. J.
]. 0moak and r. n. Bruce spent Sun
asy IN orangsburg.
-llr. and Ars. =. II. Copeland
and Ara J. L Copsland. Of Ehrhardt.
vsrs IN the city Monday.
!. M. B. H. Todd. Of the Southern
1ailvay, Washington, D. c.. b in the
~ this week attending court.
Ar. Geo. W. Garland ID spending
Ne week IN Charleston. attending
tAes United States court q grand
Mr., 4 n Dsllinser. Who has
- o. . surveying trip up In Lsx-
1nston county. returned home this
vesk.
Mrx WIN Bryan. Of Anendale.
hin ths city ON = visit 70 the family
6 her parsnts. Mr.. and Mira. A, 8.
1Istsrlin.
-Min Lsoaard Folk. Of Bamberg.
!. =. spendins tims' With her sister.
hers. MrA R. B. still.-Blsckville
0parisf.
Niss Cressida Breaand. Of olar.
= again with Mrs. A. Mob. Speaks
Z aco. . salss lady and assistant
trimmer.
-Mf. w. l. Spencer, representins
- American Type Founders Co.. Of
D4tttmors. was in the city Tuesday
-llsssra J. A. Pstsfs. Jr.. q. j.
Hes1dea. And 81. ]. Chasssreau. Of
- Ehfhardt ssction. are In the city
thls week atssndtng court - petit
jasess.
llr. J. 3. Wilkins, at Eastman.
e., vas In the city last and this
u9ek, attending court His many
si6ads IN Bambsrg we're glad to zee
HIN aeain. s
Mr.. n. n. Bellinger went to
Walterboro Tuesday morning to at
tend court @ . witness in the cele-
beatsd case OF Taylor against the
Atlantic Coast Line.
-Niss Susie Lanier. Of Atlanta.
O., arrived In the city on Saturday
. taks charge OF the trimming de-
Dartmsnt Of Mrs. A. McB. Speaks Z
CO. for the ensuing season.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-03-17

A regular meeting of Bamberg
lodge. Knights of Pythias. was held
last Monday evening. The rank of
Esquire was conferred on Mr.. J. w.
McCue. and the ceremonies were very
interesting. The rank Of knight. Is
to be conferred at the next meeting.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-03-17
Shall We Have . Parcels Post?

Shall We Have . Parcels Post?
This question II being laid before
many Of the voters Of this country
by some printed matter on this sub
ject sent out by Funk & wagnalls
Co., publishers, New York.
The occasion of this 10 President
Taft's Recommendation to congress to
raise the price Of postage on peri
odicals, magazines. ETC., to meet the
present deficiency in the postofice
department Of $17.e00.o0o.o0.
The publishers are up In arms.
naturally; hence this counter asita-
ton Suggesting this insteed AZ the
true remedy, and giving out some
valuable information in regard to It
well worthy Of consideration by the
masses Of the people, and which bids
fair to be an important political issue
This deficit In the postofice depart
ment ts brought, about largely
through the rural free delivery sys-
tenn. These rural mail carriers are
not permitted to carry packages, 80
. mail wagon carries about twenty
i've pounds Of mail. II they were
allowed to carry packages with .
reasonable rate Of postage per pound.
not only an additional advantage to
the farmer in the way Of q conven-
fence would be afforded. but the rural
mail routes would be easily self-sus-
tanning. without making the reading
public pay for 1t by an additional
tax on periodicals. It would also be
q general advantage In atfording q
cheaper rate Of transportation on
small packages than We now have
through express companies Who are
the bitter opponents of the parcels
post system.
Former Postmaster General John
Wannamaker said the express COM
panies defeated the parcels post ur-
der his administration. Why should
they not stoutly oppose it, when one
Of these companies recently divided
$24.000.000 in profits. The present
postal law. in the interest Of the ex-
press companies, forbid carrying
packages over four pounds In weight.
all heavier packages to the
express companies and their fixed
rates.
Other countries have parcels posts
that pay the government and carry
packages much cheaper than the ex-
press companies. a. they carry pack
ages of a. high a % pounds weight.
It Is also shown that other coun-
tries are charging much lower rate
than our postofnce department and
are making some profit while our de-
Dartment is coming out behind. The
reasons for this is shown In the ex-
travagant prices paid railroad COM
panies for mail transportation.
The summary from thu New York
The summary from the New York
ing reading. o. J. FRIER.
1.-The post cMce pays 81 900 a
year rental for each mail car in ad-
ditioh to transportation charges. The
rental last year was $5,000,000. A
mail car costs only $1,000 to build.
No express company. merchant. or
pays any rental for cars
their goods.
2.-The post Office paid railroads
s50,000.000 last year for mail trans
portation. Within the last twenty
five years general freight rates have
been reduced on the average fifty per
cent. But the United States Is still
paying rates ninety per cent. Of what
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1910-02-10
"rhe Company Which Is You and /, Will Probably Rule"

I should say. Do you think you can
read my writing? I don't suppose
you've ever seen it"
CTO BE CONTINUEDO
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1910-02-10
Utility In Studies.

President Schurman's questioning
Of the utility of teaching modern Ian
guages in colleges is somewhat sur.
prising. While it may be true, as he
claims, that not one in 500 outside of
teachers will use them, this is not
valid reason for disseminating them as
studies. Such q test could be made
to sweep the college curricula Of near
ly every study now considered essen
tial. What would become Of the high
er mathematics If this test were ap-
piled? Who uses comic sections of
trigonometry in his business? What
business man has actual recourse to
what he learned of chemistry or min
eralogy? The unitarian test can be
applied too rigidly to college studies
with the result of greatly narrowing
the college curriculum. The cultural
studies ought to have a chance.-Min-
neapolis Journal.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1910-02-10
CHAPTER XI.-Continued.

ION account of her temper, l sup
= pose" answered the good lady alb
sently, for she was looking up and
down the columns in search of some
thing she had already seen. Here
it isl" she said. 1T is under the
yachting news Cape Finisterre.
Passed at p. m, going south, steam
yacht Erinna, with owner and party
on board. All we'll My dear child, it
is quite clear that if this is Mons. Lo-
gotheti's yacht, he is going to Glib
raltar."
4 don't know anything about geog-
~aphy," Margaret said, and her wrath,
which had been smOuldering suilenly
for days, began TO glow again.
Margaret" said Mrs. Rushmore,
you surprise me! You were very
well taught"
But the prima donna did not hear
the long TRADE of mild reproof that
followed. She knew we'll enough
where Gibraltar was, and that Logo
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1910-02-10
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look upon it honestly as a business
partnership, in which her voice, her
judgment, and her experience would
bear no contemplate proportion to his
money, and in which she herself was
to invest money of her own, thereby
sharing the risk according to her for.
tune as we'll as giving the greater part
of the labor. She felt for some weak
place in the scheme, cropping as if she
were dazzled, but she could find none.
Il don't think l shall need time to
think this over she said, controlling
her voice better, now that she had
made up her mind. LAS l understand
| it, l am to put in what 1 can in the
way of ready money, and l am to give
my time in all ways, as you need it,
and my voice, when it is wanted. Is
| that it,"
Except that, when you choose to
sing, the company will allow you your
usual price for each appearance" an
| swered Van Torp in business-like
manner. ''You will pay yourself, or
we both shall pay you, just as much
as we would pay any other first-class
soprano, or as much more as you
would get in London or New York if
you signed an engagement"
''Is that fair?" Margaret asked.
why, certainly. But the company,
which is you and l, will probably
rule that you mustn't sing in grand
opera anywhere in the states east of
the rockies. They've got to come to
New York to hear you. Naturally,
you'll be free to do anything you like
in Europe outside of our season, when
you can spare the time"
| "Of course"
| well, now, / suppose we might as
we'll note that down right away, as a
preliminary agreement. What do you
say?"
81 say that l simply cannot refuse
such an offer!" Margaret answered.
Your consent is all that's neces-
sary," he said, in a matter-of-fact
tone.
He produced from an inner pocket
a folded sheet of foolscap, which he
| SpISdu Ou LHC vi Lu0 IdUI0 De-
side him. He took out a fountain pen
and began to write quickly. The terms
and forms were as familiar to him as
the alphabet and he lost no time; be-
sides, as he had told the prima donna,
he had thought out the whole matter
before hand.
What if Mrs. Rushmore comes in
just as we are signing it?" asked Mar
garet.
We'll tell her, and ask her to wit
ness our signatures" replied Van
Torp without looking up. II judge
Mrs. Rushmore to have quite knowl'
edge of business"
You seem able to write and talk
at the same time" Margaret said
smiling.
Business talk, yes" The pen ran
on swiftly. "There. That's about all
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1910-02-10

rupted by the discreet entrance of Mr..
Van Torp, who was announced and
ushered to the door by Justine in a
grand French manner. On the TIRES
hold, however, he stood still and asked
if he might come in; being pressed to
do so, he yielded, advanced, and sat
down between the two ladies.
"Mr. Van Torp," said Mrs Rush
more, 81 insist upon knowing what
has become of Countess Leven."
81 don't know, Mrs. Rushmore,' an
swered the millionaire, slowly rubbing
his hands. 81 haven't spoken to her
since 1 brought her from the station.
] dare say she's all right. She's prob
ably gone to take a walk. She often
does in the country, I know-her IA
theirs country seat is next to mine,
Mrs. Rushmore. I hope you'll pay
me visit some day. Why, yes, Lady
Maud sometimes goes off alone and
walks miles and miles"
There, Margaret" said Mrs. Rush
more triumphantly, what did [ tell
you? Mr.. Van Torp says the countess
often walks for miles and miles"
"Why, certainly" said Mr.. Van
Torp, though I'm bound to say she's
just as fond of horseback. He friends
generally call her Lady Maud, Mrs.
Rushmore. Perhaps you won't mind
my telling you, as she prefers it a
good deal herself. You see, I've had
the pleasure of knowing her several
years, so 1 daresay you'll forgive me
for mentioning it,
81 think it is quite kind of you, on
the contrary" answered Mrs. Rush
more. Margaret, why did you never
tell me of this? Had you any reason
for not telling me?"
81 don't think l noticed what you
called her." Margaret answered pa
tiently
Because if you Lad any reason,
said Mrs. Rushmore, following her
own thoughts, 81 insist upon knowing
what it was"
well, now, I'll tell you," rejoined
Mr. Van Torp, to save Margaret the
trouble of answering the futile little
speech, cher husband didn't treat her
very well. There's not purer wom-
an in the six continents, Mrs. Rush
more, but he tried to divorce her, be-
cause he'd lost his money, if he ever
had any. and she had none, and he
wanted to marry an heiress. How
ever, they automoblized him, or some
thing, in st. Petersburg last June
'Auto-what did you say" inquired
Mrs. RushmOre.
KILLED by an automobile ex-
planned Mr.. Van Torp gravely. "But
now I come to think, it wasn't that
He got blown up by bomb meant for
a better man. 1t was quite instantan-
eous, | recollect. His head disap-
peared suddenly, and the greater part
of him was scattered around, but
they found his pocket-book with his
cards and things, so they knew who
it was. 1t was driven through some
body else's hat on the other side OF