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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-05-19
A CURE AND A FEE.
Peculiar Experience of q Doctor With
q Business Man.

In conversation one day about the
peculiar views that commercial men
sometimes entertain about profes-
sional services, DR.. S. Weir Mitchell
told the following story:
"A very wealthy man came to con-
suit me about an attack Of vertigo. He
said that he had just returned from q
trip to Europe, where he had con-
suited eminent specialists, but that
they had failed to afford him any per-.
+manent relief. "A physician in Lon-s
don,' he said, asked me why l did
not make an attempt to be cured.
nearer home. / thought on my way
out west I would stop over to see
you
Has any physician you have WIS.,.
tied looked into your ears?' I asked.
No. was the reply.
II made an examination Of his ears,
removed some wax and q substance;
that appeared to be hardened rem-.
nants of cotton wool. sent him away
then and told him to come again in
a day or two. He did so.
"'Well, he exclaimed, i am cured:
How much do 1 owe you?'
"'About $780, /. replied.
Gas he drew a check he asked, Did
you know when you first examined
my ears that you could cure me?' II
when I told him that l had a very
fair conviction that I could he said:
We'll, you are blanked fool! You
should have said to me, t. think I
can cure you, and I will do so for.
$1O,0G0-no cure, no pay You
would have got your money without;
a murmur.'
"'Oh,' said, If you feel that way
about it there are several little chari-
ties in which I am interested, and:
"'No, no!' he interrupted. THAT
is not business. I have my cure, and
you have the price you asked. The
transaction is closed"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-05-19
Boys Wit Saves Whipping.

DR.. Wood, the popular headmaster
of Harrow school, once told capital
story of a boy who missed battal-
ion drill, which is considered some
what serious offence at the famous
school, says Tit-Bits. The doctor
summoned the lad, an American, to
his study and thus-addressed him:
"Do you know, as the honorary
colonel of the cadet corps, can have
you shot and as the headmaster l can
have you birched? Now, which sent
ence do you PREFER"
The humor of the situation over
came the culprit's nervousness and
with a smile he replied:
81 prefer to be shot, sir, because
then you'll be hanged"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-05-19
Jones Secures Further Delay.

Laurens, May 15.-Judge Richard
C. Watts, who was in the city to-day
stated that he had at Greenville yes
terday afternoon signed an order
temporarily staying the execution OF
sentence of w. T. Jones until hear
ing could be had on petition asking
for new trial.
Judge Watts issued his order upon
application of attorneys for Jones
after the revocation of Judge Seases
order at Spartanburg in the fore
noon.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-05-19
Killed Negro in Self-Defense'

Durham, N. c., May 14.-In an
alley tonight Patrolman W. A. Cobb,
shot and instantly killed Tom Haw-
kins, colored, while attempting to ar
rest a gang Of gamblers. The negro
had shot and burned the eye lashes
off of Sergeant Pendergrass and had
a shot gun leveled at Cobb, when the
officer shot him through the heart.
The coroner's jury tonight exoner-
ated the officer.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-05-19

It is estimated that 1000 saloons
were closed during 1908 and $4,000
during 1909. This means (remarks
the American Issue) that more than
a billion fewer drinks of Intoxicating
liquors were taken by the American
people during the last year than dur
ing the one Immediately preceding"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-05-19
A Kansas farmer was asked by

A Kansas farmer was asked by a
brewery agent: What are you farm
ers going to do without a market for
your grain, if you close the brewery
and saloons?" "Well," was the re-
ply, "stranger, I don't exactly know,
but 1 guess we will have to raise a
few more hogs and a few less jail
BIRDS"
The Detroit times., 1910-07-04
''Let5 Haze Real Dukes Ind Lords In y. S. ("
Is Neoc England Suggestion For This Fonyth

Hale and Lincoln have no special
significance TO them. Their respect
for these great heroes and statesmen
Is not further enhanced when they
see that the descendants OF the great
men OF the country are looked upon
as no better than other men whose
ancestors have done nothing In the
structural work OF the nation.
AT first the alien experiences
feeling OF surprise which Is quickly
followed by one OF contempt for a
country that does not reward It's great
men and descendants OF great men
with titles that will distinguish them
from those who have done nothing.
My critics will cry: I'VE must not
create a separate class; we must
avoid anything that savors OF a
monarchy. But have we not already
class here? Who can In truth deny
t.? We have In the United States an
aristocracy OF gold, and the passport
through the portals OF this shoddy
nobility Is money. and quite often
tainted money.
Trace back the ancestry OF four
fifths of the four hundred OF New
York and you will find nothing to
commend" continued DIR. Russell.
"A man In the United States has
only 10 discover some new and clever
scheme for fleeing the public, and
with his ill-gotten gains he may bat.
ter his way through the pasteboard
battlements OF the American arts
tocracy. want to ask II 1t would not
be better to create an aristocracy
here that will have nothing OF the
sham about II, an aristocracy that has
for its foundation Ethan ALLEN, Daniel
Boone, Daniel Webster, Lincoln and
Gen. Grant. and other heroes and
statesmen?
I'VE must get away from the silly
idea that the establishment of titles
of nobility such as / have outlined
will draw us away from the high
ideals of the republic. Such logic Is
pure nonsense and has no basis or
foundation.
with a nobility headed by dukes,
tracing their ancestry back to Wash
ington and Lincoln, lords, counts and
baronets, through whose veins flows
the blood of other great Americans,
we would no longer be compelled to
herald the antics Of our moneyed
aristocracy, and the people Of this
country would not be measured abroad
by the brainless tops who travel
throughout the world as leading
Americans.
'It may bring about hero worship,
but that is far better than money
bag worship"
The Detroit times., 1910-07-04
FLYING THE FLAG.
A Comedy Of July a.


This is the Fourth" announced
Mrs woggle. as she sat up in bed at
4am.
Why. how did you guess itl'' asked
MT. Woggle, who had also been awak.
oned by the reverberation OF saneless
EXPLOSIONS.
DO not fail TO hang out the nag"
said his wife.
The Woggles were patriotic. Also,
tney had a very pretty flag stored
away for occasions like this.
Mr.. Woggle dressed and went yawn-
ing 10 the attic. He knew just where
10 put his hand on the flag. In the
gloom, he did so--only Mrs. Woggle
mad Strengthened up the attic during
the spring house cleaning. and what
ne put his hand on was a sticky Jar
or strawberry strip.
On, say, can you see by dawn's
early ughtT" groaned Mr. Woggle.
striking match after match TO give
dawn's early light a much needed lift
Finally he found the nag, close under
the caves with some scantlings piled
on II. He removed these, grunting
like track layer. Then he merely
had TO disentangIe Il from some wire
netting and shake the dust out of Il.
BY this time he felt more peeved than
patriotic.
Ever try TO fasten flag onto a win
dow sill? It's difficult. In the first
place, the sill slopes the wrong way,
causing the bunting to droop detected
ly when you lay the stick across II.
And besides you ruin both the stick
and the sill by driving nails. While
nnding all this to be SO. the weight OF
the flag almost pulled Mr.. Woggle out
OF the window.
MY clumsiness. tbs of thee" sang
Mr.. Woggle, as his chin was jerked
against the raised window sash.
After an hours search In the cellar,
he found some blocks of wood and q
piece OF rusty iron that would brace
the nag stick, and he resumed his
struggle with the refractory bunting.
BY now, his efforts had attracted the
notice OF some boys In The street, who
began tossing fre-crackers at him.
Who harms one hair OF this grey
head. will get swift. hard kick in
the pants" he said.
Mrs. Woggle came 10 the rescue
with clothes pole and from the front
yard supported the end OF the flag.
stick while he nailed. Then he got II
fastened. He went down TO survey
the job.
Three cheers for the red. white and
blue!" he chortled.
Its hanging crooked" chided Mrs.
Woggle.
Then Woggle threw on his coat and
went down to the corner, where he
made II three beers for the red, white
and blue.
The Detroit times., 1910-07-04

robbing him, went away leaving the
poor man to die by the roadside.
Many travellers passed by, too busy
or too selfish to help the injured man.
At last Ikar prayed to God to send aid.
Suddenly he heard a sweet voice say:
Here lies good Ikar. who hath always
helped and been kind to others. We
must now help him"
Ikar opened his eyes to behold two
angels. They brought water from the
well TO battle his wounds. No sooner
had the water touched him than he be
gan to grow we'll Thus for two days
the angels cared for him.
The third day he was able TO resume
hts Journey. Before going he wisae'
TO thank his kind nurses but nowhere
could he find them, so kneeling down
beside the well he gave thanks to
God for the kind ycare given him and
asked that other sick travellers might
End these waters healing. No sooner
had he risen than he saw the two
angels by the we'll. One said: Thy
prayer shall be answered. for thou
hast remembered TO give thanks for
what thou hast received and to ask
aid for others. Herceforth shall these
waters have the power OF healing"
So saying the angels vanished IN
q bright cloud toward the skies.
The Detroit times., 1910-07-04

bright with moonlight and his heart
was bright with love.
George had scarcely rounded the
curve about a mile from his starting
point when a figure darted into the
George was whistling SO shrilly and
such a riot Of thoughts were racing
through his brain that he did not hear
the brush crack, nor did he look
around to see the plated weapon blink
In the moons rays.
Ambrose Pierre was sure shot with
the revolver, too. He had hated George
since he found he was winning Grace
from him. That very afternoon he
had sought her hand and had failed
in his errand.
He had followed his rival nearly q
mile and a half storing up murderous
thoughts when they came to an abrupt
rise In the highway. AS George
reached the top Of this he paused q
moment TO look on the scene Of beauty
about him. His figure stood out
sharply and black against the face or
the setting moon. The worst kind or
O shot could have picked him of at
that distance and with that back
ground
Pierre raised his gun. The moon.
light scintillated along the barrel.
Just a twitch OF his finger and his
rival would be no more. George
started forward again. Ambrose tried
to pull the trigger, but somehow he
could not do It.
"D-n." he sulked to himself as
he realized his weakness and that his
opportunity had passed, for Bond had
now proceeded, and was out of his
eight. But still he. pursued doggedly
Another mile and another opportun
lity presented itself, but Pierre was
sgain too weak for the morbid work
he had planned.
he was furious with himself now.
II must get him." said he as he
glowered at the figured family visible
ahead.
This time Pierre left the road and
lay in wait at the edge Of Bonds yard
He was carefully secreted in the thick
brush not more than three feet from
the road.
His heart sounded like the drum
ming partridge as II beat wildly
against his breast.
The Detroit times., 1910-07-04

Cabot Lodge to Introduce a meas
ure In congress to amend the consti-
tuition so that the provisions prevent
ing the government from granting
titles of nobility may be repealed. He
has also written TO the governors of
all the states asking them to request
their state legislature to petition con.
gress to the same effect.
DR.. Russell has been pracucing
physician In Springfield for many
years. and his family is very old
and aristocratic one.
The aliens that are focking to our
shores" he says, ARE not sufficiently
impressed with the ideals of the
American republic, and we alone are
to blame for this. The names VI
Washington, Ethan Allen, Nathan
The Detroit times., 1910-07-04
DR.. RussEIL's LETTER
TO SENATOR LODGE.

Dear Senator:
inclose herewith copy OF letter
which am sending 10 the governor
Of each state I'm the union.
In view OF your own distinguish
ed ancestry and your eminent ser
vices TO the nation you will sym
pathize with the spirit of the com
muntcation.
As citizen of the common
wealth OF Massachusetts, and one
OF your constituents and admirers,
ask you to introduce a measure
In congress TO amend the constitu-
tion so that the provision prevent
Ing the government from granting
titles OF nobility may be repealed.
This should be followed by a bill
to distinguish the descendants of
such heroes as Washington, such
statesmen as Lincoln, such jurists
as Marshall. and those whose an
cestry can be traced back. like
your own. to the pioneers OF New
England. Respectfully,
JOHN p. RUSSELL.
The Detroit times., 1910-07-04

&A2sN$nH@N
STOQRS

BY the roadside leading to Mycenae
stands an old stone well, which is said
10 have wondrous powers OF healing.
Here almost every day may be seen
pilgrims coming to seek its waters.
They drink of 1t. sometimes taking
away enough for bathing and It's
claimed II often cures their ills.
But what gave. the water this
lower? One time, so runs the legend.
a holy man called Ikar, journeying TO
Mycenae was set upon by some
wicked robbers who, after beating and
The Detroit times., 1910-07-04
Tel The old, old Story Otfen
BY CYNTHIA GREY.

OF course lore you or wouldn't
have married yoml1 says Mr.. Crouch.
and he probably means IL. too. He
eherishes a feeling OF impotence all
day long because woman are so soft.
she ought to know IL. and not ex-
pect TO be made love TO all the time"
he says TO himself.
Why, women aren't circumstances
compared 20 men. Everyone knows
men dote on being coddled and fused
over-most of them-but II seems 20
he their nature tc forget that women
need a little attention. too, now and
then. And they inst refuse to under
stand how much women value a word
of praise occasionally. and that love
is really redoubled by its redeclara-
ton.
The Detroit times., 1910-07-04
The EVENING STORY

Hark! The footballs OF George Band
are plainly audible now. In few mo-
ments he will pass the ambush Of his
rival.
Here he Is! Pierre whipped up his
gun, took careful aim and-fell back
In a faint.
All, Pierre was not meant for a MUIR
derer. He was just q young, but dis
appointed lover.
George walked into his homo,
sought his bed joyfuIly and In total
ignorance OF the fact that he had
thrice escaped death because OF the
love another had for her to whom
he had called a few hours back:
Good night, my sweet wife-to-be."
The Detroit times., 1910-07-04
JUST A MENU.

Arnica Cocktail
PURGE OF Percussion Caps
Reddish Whitefsh Bluefish
Saddle OF Paul Revere
Roast Residence
Liberty Bell Tongue
Roman Candle Punch
Dynamite a la Newburg
Glace de Fire Department
Bunker Hill Beans
Scrambled Fingers
Independence Pudding
Blank" Mango
Boston Tea Washington Pie
Cannon Crackers
The Detroit times., 1910-07-04

Being loved by the one beloved is
humapity's greatest luxury. Nothing
so effectively keeps love glowing In
the heart OF woman-or man eithe-
las praise. and nothing so effectuaily
kills II as blame.
Praise is as much due to the one
who has earned II by well doing as
Is pay TO the laborer for hard days
work. Both should be equally mat
tiers OF conscience.
II the golden rule were followed
faithfully and conscientiously tho
world of married folk would be hap.
pier. there would be fewer divorces.
and my desk would not be groaning
under the burden of so many wailIng
letters from wives-and husbands. too
--of seeming loye-paralytics.
The Detroit times., 1910-07-04
3ISt DAY Of December Next

No addition will be made to taxes
paid before the first day OF August,
next, but an addition Of l per cent Of
every unpaid tax will be made thereto
on that day. and a like addition of 1
per cent every thirtieth day thereafter
until such addition shall amount 20 8
per cent OF said tax. Provided, how
ever, that when n person shall. on or
before the twenty-hfth day OF July,
hand to the City Treasurer a list OF the
property on which he wishes to pay the
taxes and shall be unable to pay such
taxes before the first day OF August
on account of a pressure OF business in
the Treasurer's office. then he shall not
be charged any percentage IL he pays
said taxes by the tenth day OF August
Parties handing I'm lists OF descrtp-
tions from which TO have made long
receipts, are requested TO hle lists that
can be retained in this office Blank
form for such lists will he furnished on
application. The lists should be hand
ed in early. that the receipts may be
made out and payments made before
percentage is added August first
The delay OF taxpayers In furnish
ing their lists will not save them the
addition the law imposes.
The Detroit times., 1910-07-04
SPRINGFIELD. Mass. July 4.-Be-

Heving that the
founders of the
nation. revolution
airy heroes and
men who have done
distinguished SER
vice to the nation
should be honored
with titles OF no
bility. DR.. John p.
Russell of Spring
field. Mass. a rela.
tive of President
Adams, ID a n l g |
Webster and Gov.
Van Ness, has ask
ed Senator Hanrr
The Detroit times., 1910-07-04
FOR THE LOVE OF GRACE.
By PERRY 8. WILLIAMS.

Good night, my sweet wife-to-be,"
called George Bond across the veran.
da to the pretty little woman who
stood in the doorway.
He had won her heart and SO he
was very happy. As he swung Jaun-
lily out OF the yard into the road he
whistled loudly gay tune.
He had Just five miles OF road
ahead of him, but then, the night was
The Detroit times., 1910-07-04

e. ar' u. wl1 sos over siSSfteeT1 s Hss
SATLnEEN. WILL MHILE TEE s51 - VI ,ts
CHILD. soFTnNs the GUNS ALL4x9
al PAIN; CURES WIND COLO. eng q
the best remedy for DIARhHOEA- sod
world. Be sure and ask for Mrs, Win-
slows Soothing Syrup and teke ~
other kind Twenty-Five centa nott&es
The Detroit times., 1910-07-04
Children CRY
FOR FLETcHER'S
= a 9 7 Q RIA
THE TRUE VERSION.

The boy stood on the burning deck
Until the ship had sunk,
Because he'd set the bark afire
With a lighted piece OF punk.
The Detroit times., 1910-07-04

Famous Astronomer Taken by Death.
MILAN, July 4.--Professor Schiap-
arelli, the noted Italian astronomer
who was first to advance the theory
OF a canal system on the planet Mars,
died here today at the age OF Is.
The Detroit times., 1910-07-04
NOTICE /!
GENERAL CITY TAXES
FOR 1910

City OF Detroit. Office OF the City
Treasurer. Detroit. July l. 1910.
Notice IL hereby given that the gen.
cral tax rolls OF the City OF Detroit for
the year 1910 have been deposited In
this office. and that the amount OF tax
es therein assessed and specified are
due. and may be paid at any time be-
fore the
The Detroit times., 1910-07-04
A FAIR RATIO.

I'VE wish 70 arrange for an cx-
change of prisoners" announced the
South American dictator.
ION what basis7" inquired the lead
or of the other side.
THE usual basis-eight generale
for a good, husky private. From tha
Louisville Courier-Journal.
They're very formal people"
Very. They actually try TO main
tain table manners at their summer
cottage"
Job Printing done right. Tfmes
Printing CO., Is John R.-st Call Main
1tss. or City 1886.
The Detroit times., 1910-07-04

This exquisite evening dress y
made of dark blue wolfe over silk Of
the same color. Dark blue linen en-
Lroldery forms the tightfitting bodies,
end the yoke 70 made Of delicately
embroidered batiste In deep Russian
colors and ecru.
The Detroit times., 1910-07-04

Just fancy T. r. trying to wheedle
10 cents for car fare out OF the cashier
of the Outlook company.
The Detroit times., 1910-07-04

"Tom is such stupid"
why, Felicef"
'He says he can teach me to swim
in three days"
The Detroit times., 1910-07-04
CYNTHIA GREYS
CORRESPON DENTS

Dear Miss Grey: (I Where can I
get q book giving directions for dane
ing2 t2) Please give me formula
for a note Of thanks for a graduation
present A GRADUATE
AID At book store, or ask a
dancing master. CD Write an informal
note using the same words you would
employ In thanking your friend per
sonally.
Dear Miss Grey: I'd When potato
water a used for washing furniture.
should the potatoes be pared or not?
GU Should the furniture be cleaned
before polishing7
HoUSEKEEPER
A.-(D No. CD The potato water
will cleanse, and q soft, dry cloth
should be used to polish. Rub vigor-
ously..
Dear Miss Grey: Q) What shall l
do to be more attractive? I seem to
have plenty Of friends, but I can't
keep them. (2) Does a boy like a girl
who talks loudly, uses slang and runs
after him? GIRL.
A.-Be natural and sincere. CD
Boys admire In girls the traits that
make them known as the "gentler
sex" It's mans nature to seek for
that which he Graves. and TO be dis
gusted with the overattention Of wo-
men.
The Detroit times., 1910-07-04
A SUGGESTION.

Instead OF calling It a red letter day,
isn't II more appropriately a Red
Cross day?
The Falls City tribune., 1910-06-17

We have some fresh Red Seal
flour in now. Come and get a sack
&C. A. Heck.
The Falls City tribune., 1910-06-17
THE RURAL CHURCH..

,-a1;uu - o,a f,o 4b,o,ob 4bc
country my near mas oi'eh eJoieeo
to see the many beautiful farm homes
with their excellent appointments
and snlendid oouinments In the
.;4. iaa4ao ~ h,;1d;no &C
are H'ooein' ooNno'ou' ""u N0p
the best of repairs. Flowers bloom
in the we'll kept lawns, and the new
najnt ON the buildings shines in the
.,,aHah+ ona on,ono +bo oroo, traae
~ III %
thFlit why should moi rural IolNs
CRAFTY their artistic tastes with sc
many opportunities and the means
at hand?
But how often have | passed coun
try churches looking forlorn and neg.
lected. The buildings at their best
are small, out-of-date, and in poor
repair. The paint is W~eather-Worn
and conspicuous, only because OF its
absence. The windows broken; the
caves decorated by the wood peck
ers' industry; and the door not iii.
frequently ajar inviting rain am
storm to do their worst; the fences
down; the yard in disorder will
grass and weeds growing wild, trees
.a,r H., F,u. nd i'll bout Ia aAnI
frast with the splendid equipped ant
The Falls City tribune., 1910-06-17
ARGUM E NJ

Which is tie more dangerous cit
In, . robber or a saloon keeper?
Permit me to ask a few questions.
FATHERS, which would you rather
lind III your boys pocket, nothing or
Il bottle of whiskey?' Your answer
is Gtick and sure, nothing of course;
hette1 for the boy
Mother, which would You rathre
find in your boys pocket for his use,
nothing or a bottle of w%hiskey?" Ev-
cry mother with a boy has but one
answer, nothing, a thousand times
nothing"
Wife, which would you rather find
in your husbands pocket for his own
use, nothing or a bottle of whiskey?
There are exceptions, but how many
wives worthy the name, will answer
quickly, "%nothing?"
The highway robber takes the mon
ey and leaves nothing in the pocket.
The saloon keeper takes the money
and leaves a bottle of whiskey in
the pocket. AS much better as moth.
ing in the pocket is better than a
bottle of whiskey, even so much bet.
ter is a rol Der than a saloon keeper.
And yet a number of u respectable
citizens voted and petitioned to lei
six saloon keepers loose in our com
munity.